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    Localist Coffee

    4.5 (14 reviews)

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    Desert Orange Latte
    Eda X.

    The Localist Coffee is a breath of fresh air to the southwest suburbia of Rochester. Off the beaten path to getting your caffeine fix from the city center, but promise a worthy trip. The owners, Andrew and Elena, are extremely friendly and welcoming to their coffeeshop which they envisioned and constructed themselves. Their caffeinated beverages are all solid with beautiful latte art to boot. Whether you want to bring a friend to enjoy the relaxing ambiance or to study, this is the place to be! The address listed is correct. This cafe is still new and hasn't established its business location with most GPS vendors yet. Drop by to say hi and show some support to the deserving entrepreneur couple!

    Rick B.

    Pleasant and modern space, very unique and open for the area! Drinks from different coffee shops in the Upstate area. No tips so keep that in mind when looking at prices. Check it out!

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    Galina P.

    Best coffee in the area! The owner of the cafe is always kind and the atmosphere is very relaxing and peaceful. The pizza is amazing, this is the spicy honey pep.

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    Alina B.

    The service was amazing. coffee is so good and the design inside was so pretty. def check it out the owner was so nice. we had avocado toast and the nutella toast both were bomb!

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    Coffee is incredible (desert orange latte), and staff were really nice. A bit pricey, though.

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    2 years ago

    Great coffee, better atmosphere!! Was able to get a lot of work done, I love the way it was set up in there

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    2 years ago

    Everything on the menu is SO good!! 10/10 recommend! It's a great atmosphere that invites great community. Best new spot in Rochester!

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