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Leaf & Bean

4.5 (221 reviews)
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Outdoor seating

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Joanlie H.

I am addicted to the Loredo panini! I've also tried their three cheese grilled cheese which is amazing as well. The coffee is always on point here & if you don't enjoy coffee, the Sparkling Peach Lemonade is a refreshing treat. the baked goods are also top tier. You cannot go wrong with Leaf & Bean.

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Adina S.

This place is such a west side gem! The ambiance of the place has been a perfect spot to get some work done from. The coffee drinks are delicious and the menu is extensive. There are a whole bunch of baked goods at the front of the counter. A cookie I have tried was great. I was also very pleased with the breakfast sandwich that I tried on my last visit and it was kindly brought out to me at my table after ordering from the counter. The only bit of confusion I had was at first understanding that you order drinks in one area and your food at another spot further inside at the counter. They kindly took my order at one spot at the time and clarified where you would normally order what. I plan to stop in often! Thank you for awesome service here and a quality spot on the west side

Elizabeth R.

The results are in: this place is awesome. Not only can I say their breakfast sandwiches are delicious, but definitely also their lunch sandwiches, pastries, and above all their coffee. We've purchased coffee beans for coffee at home and I am thoroughly impressed- the hazelnut one is delicious. And today we tried the Southern Pecan. YUM. This is basically the perfect lunch spot and I can't wait to go back and enjoy the outdoor patio on a warm day. I highly recommend!!

White chocolate pumkin latte Bagel with egg, mushrooms, cheese
Sema T.

I don't quite understand the aesthetic (anything 60s, maybe?), but it seems to work quite well in this eclectic space. The shop offers breakfast and lunch meal options (mainly sandwiches or paninis), and a basic coffee menu. Seasonal coffee and latte drink options are offered - like the delicious white chocolate pumpkin latte! The breakfast sandwiches can be on a bagel or muffin, but are probably best if you eat pork and can add bacon/sausage/ham. I can definitely imagine sitting here doing work when/if I'm in the Gates/Chili area. There is plenty of seating, free WiFi, and a variety of table sizes.

Rhubarb Tart
Vanessa N.

Leaf and Bean is probably one of my favorite café in Rochester, everyone is always so kind, caring, and genuine. The customer service is always excellent, and they're always glad to serve you. :) Today I got the lobster bisque and it was wonderful. I asked the owner what one of their pastries were and he explained explained to me it's was an rhubarb tart ( if I remember correctly). I told him I'm personally not a fan of rhubarb but I but I was willing to try it out. He so kindly said he would just give it to me so he would have to feel bad if I didn't like it. He asked that I would give him my honest opinion, even if I didn't like it haha. I have attached a photo down below and it was wonderful. The rhubarb filling tasted as if it was a cherry pie and the icing drizzle completed the pastry all together with a light lemon zest. Thank you always a pleasure coming here

Danielle S.

Leaf & Bean is my favorite coffee shop on the west side. They have a huge menu of drinks (coffee, teas, and other non-coffee options) and food, with soups, sandwiches, wraps, sweets, and more. The macarons are my favorite! I really like their specialty lattes; the Oxford is my favorite. They're definitely sweet though, so if you prefer only a bit of flavor ask for fewer flavor shots. I've only eaten in once or twice, but their sandwiches are great. Service is a little slow, but it's nothing too outrageous. The end product is always worth the wait. The staff is friendly, too. There's plenty of seating and free wifi, so this is a great place to meet friends or get work done (maybe bring headphones if you're doing the latter). They have a nice outdoor seating area with lots of tables, too.

Turkey something panini-delicious!!!
Cindy K.

Every restaurant in this plaza is good, so if one is busy go to another. The whole plaza is magical and this place is definitely a contributing factor, great lunch spot! I came here for lunch with a friend and her daughter. We all had excellent sandwiches/paninis. The coffee drink I ordered was on point. I couldn't decide what to get. The cookie I got was delicious too. Oatmeal butterscotch. It's cute inside. I like the art on the walls. I loved the courtyard. I wish we could have eaten there but it was pouring. I will go back for a quick lunch while I'm here in town!

Black and bleu panini
Max K.

Cute cafe, great sandwiches and paninis. Their drinks are good but nothing I crave, I come here specifically for the Paninis. My favorite is the black and bleu panini. It is absolutely delicious, Melt in your mouth good! There's some seating in the front and more in the back but overall it's relatively tiny.

Bacon, egg, cheese croissant Sammy!!

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need to update their hours, not open until 10, or the staff had somewhere to go! and didn't feel like working.

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Bookeater

Bookeater

4.6(49 reviews)
8.2 mi•Swillburg

Best Coffee House (and Bookstore!) in Rochester! Beautiful two-story space, with amazing food, and…read morethe book selections are smart and relevant! Gorgeous art on the walls too!

The shop was cute enough, though there wasn't much of a selection for any of the genres. This might…read morebe more of the kind of bookstore I would be visiting if I were meeting friends and wanted to be *around* books vs my purpose for visiting, which was really to wander and shop indie bookstores for the day. There were plenty of people using up the various tables and seating spaces... though this also made it a bit awkward to try and navigate around those folks to look at the various shelves of books. In terms of the little cafe, it's a nice addition to the space... though perhaps adds a bit of chaos too. There was one person working the cafe when I visited and it was clear that she was completely overwhelmed with having to make everyone's orders AND help cash people out. I was fine waiting, but I ordered an iced salted caramel pecan latte (one of the fall specials) and ended up getting a hot one instead. I'll drink it either way, but it was a bit unfortunate that I waited 10-ish minutes for a latte that wasn't what I originally ordered. (And honestly, I didn't want to add on to the stress of the server by asking her to re-make it, since, again, I would drink it either way.) TL;DR Not necessarily my vibe. I like to wander around the bookstores I visit and not feel like I'm hovering too closely to people that are seated or having conversation with friends. Bookeater feels a bit chaotic for me between the handling of the cafe orders and the organization of the spaces. Probably won't be back, but that's just me.

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Bookeater - Mushroom egg sandwich

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Layali Coffee House

4.5(80 reviews)
7.2 mi

Every time I come here I'm greeted with warmth. The food is amazing, the drinks are well-made and…read morecreative, and the staff is always so sweet and kind. Genuinely so happy this is so close to me (but dangerous for my wallet, as I have to resist the urge to come here everyday). The atmosphere is lovely and there's plenty of seating. The tables and chairs are comfy and inviting, and I have never seen a single thing out of place. I challenge you to find a spec of dust. Definitely stop by here and see for yourself, and grab something tasty, too!

Layali is one of my favorite places to visit when I want to relax or get some studying done. The…read moreatmosphere is beautiful, modern, and has a luxurious feel that makes it a great place to unwind. During this visit, I ordered a hot pistachio latte, a small iced caramel latte with cold foam, and a slice of tiramisu. The presentation was beautiful, but the food and drinks didn't quite live up to the appearance. The iced caramel latte tasted a bit watery, which has been my experience on more than one visit, and the hot pistachio latte was just okay. The biggest disappointment was the tiramisu. It was overly soaked in coffee, didn't taste very fresh, and wasn't what I expected. One thing I really appreciated was the service. The cashier was incredibly kind and accommodating. Since I'm currently pregnant and can only have decaf coffee, she made sure my order was clearly communicated to the team, which I was very grateful for. The café itself is aesthetically beautiful, although we did have to wipe down our table because there were crumbs left from the previous guests. The seating is nice, but the chairs could be more comfortable if you plan to stay for an extended period. My only other suggestion would be to improve customer engagement at the register. On a few visits, it has felt like employees finished conversations with coworkers before helping customers. Overall, I enjoy coming to Layali because the ambiance is one of the best in Rochester. While I think the coffee and desserts could be more consistent, I'd still return to enjoy the atmosphere and give more of the menu a try.

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