I think New Roots has been around forever and I hadn't visited until recently. It's across from Greece Ridge Mall on the Barnes & Noble side in a converted house. Service was friendly, there is a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating, and I enjoyed my cappuccino with vanilla ($6.35) and egg & cheese on a bagel ($6.10). They have fun non-food items for sale like jewelry and lip gloss. I picked up a coffee flavored chap stick for a stocking stuffer ($3). I believe NR shares space with a music school, but I'm not sure how busyness/parking works when the school is in session. Possibly the best part of my New Roots visit was the amazing millennial playlist featuring late 90s/early 00s pop hits. It was a cozy and nostalgic vibe with fall decor everywhere. I will be back! read more

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New roots is such a cute nut-free cafe with so many perks! It's a very artsy cute little cafe with plenty of indoor seating areas of different sizes. They also have a nice patio that is partially shaded and was super comfortable on a warm sunny day. It's perfect for indoor or outdoor study time or coffee catch-ups. They do have free WiFi. The building has a few different seating areas since it is a converted house design. The art and merch are creative and music-themed. There is a music school in the top floor of the building, but you can't hear the music from the coffee shop. The drink was good, although my panini was a bit hard after it was toasted. My friend enjoyed her panini. 5/5 for the service, drink, and vibes. Love that it's nut-free! read more

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We have recently tried New Roots Coffee. Their selection is not overwhelmingly large so it didn't take long to pick out delicious drinks. I went with a seasonal offering and another of us had an iced latte drink. Great milk alternative selections and the gluten free baked goods were a hit! read more

Came by as we were visiting the area and wanted a local coffee shop to check out. Saw the great reviews and we had to stop by. There's also patio seating which is nice when the weather is warm. I got a shot of espresso along with their regular brew. It was as strong as my child's attitude. Lots of seating inside as well. Service was quick and great. Cute little coffee shop, would definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

When I lived in Rochester, they had just started out as a rustic little cafe with a music school. In the last 5 years, they have now built into a fancier cafe with many more options to eat, drink, knick knacks and tea and coffee beans to buy. I was delighted to visit when I was in Rochester recently and see this development! I got their coffee with cocoa drink with an addition of peppermint flavoring. It was good. The girls working the cafe were definitely on their toes quite a bit. I used to love their hot chocolate so I'll be glad to go back for that on my next visit! read more

New Roots Coffeehouse - a cup of coffee on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, New York

Five stars off the bat! The building is super cozy and inviting. It's also part of the Aria School of Music and Art, and when you walk inside there's artwork you can buy. Very warm and cozy feel, it's basically like a house with all the charm and personality you would imagine. Employees were very friendly and made suggestions on what to get. Music wasn't too loud. The coconut frappe was a suggestion from one of the friendly ladies behind the counter. It was the perfect blend of caffeine and sweetness lol I guess I am picky with my coffees. My daughter got the plain bagel with cream cheese, and it came out on a plate and was toasted. I didn't order any food for myself, but it will be on my list the next time I come back!! I hear great things about their paninis. Can't wait to try them. read more

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Cozy little coffee shop with great atmosphere. Ordered a Dracula's Kiss latte. it was phenomenal! Lots of scrumptious fresh vegan desserts from local vegan restaurant Red Fern. Highly recommend! read more

Haven't tried yet. Many people we know enjoy the fare. Will give it a try soon. Outdoor patio too.

Very cool coffee spot that has sound proof rooms that you can reserve to practice your music. Love it.

Recently discovered this little coffee shop when we were walking through the park next door. I was pleasantly surprised with the menu and drinks and they offer a first responder discount which is awesome. When you see the huge line at Starbucks next door, it's hard to imagine why so many people pass this place up! read more

Love this coffee shop! With one glaring exception!!!!! It's in Rochester, NY, and I'm in NE Ohio! The ambiance is awesome. The food and coffee are excellent. The service was slow, but that was due to the popularity (line) and small kitchen. I don't mind waiting when I know I'm going to enjoy! read more

Great atmosphere. Very cozy. My cappuccino was great, didn't love the panini I ordered. For coffee and chilling I would definitely visit again. read more

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Good, service ok, great place for coffee and snack's,great place to relax and converse with friends, low key, outstanding service

The worker was very nice, it was very busy and she was the only one working and making all the orders and was still helpful with the menu read more

New Roots Coffeehouse - iced chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, New York

This is a small coffee house in Greece. They also have school of music offering lessons upstairs. I love local coffee house, who offers local roasted coffee. Their bagel sandwich was delish. read more

By leaps and bounds this is the best coffee house in Rochester. First off they serve Finger Lakes coffee, which if you haven't tried, is fantastic coffee, produced locally. The building is an old house that has been turned into a fascinating place. They're on 1 way street behind some chain stores, perfectly hidden so that while your there you feel as if you've stepped away from the world. Rooms, hallways and stairs filled with artwork from art classes taught on site. Unique things here and there (can't give it all away). Upstairs, down stairs, a back deck and a piano on the lawn out front. They have a tiny little kitchen, but don't let the size fool you, this kitchen puts out magical flavors of food and drink. They have all the usual coffee things with flavors and syrups. Whipped cream and Soy milk. Real sugar and organic alternatives. Fresh fruit, vegan options. And pour your own beans to bring home, they'll even ground them for you. Also, if you like Finger Lakes Coffee, and can come in before mid day Tuesday and they'll order you beans of whenever type or flavor your want. This is the only place I know if on the west side that you can do that. But wait there's more. They have food and spirits too. Paninis, sandwiches, salads and snacks. And all with a unique twist of flavors and looks. They even have dessert panini's. That while I haven't tried yet, I think of them often. Lastly the atmosphere is that of a local coffee house of your dreams. I make an effort to come by whenever I'm in Greece, your day will be enhanced when you do too. read more

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Great place to have a coffee or light breakfast. Staff is very friendly. Relax inside or outside.

I had no idea how cute and homey this place would be from the moment I walked in I felt comfortable. You can sit and stay awhile with your coffee and a friend, order lunch, grab some coffee beans for home or have a music lesson! There's so much love in here, you can just feel it. It gets busier toward lunch time on the weekends so go earlier to find yourself a cozy spot. I ordered a Cinnamon Bun Latte and it was very delicious! I would be very happy to stop back here during my next Rochester adventure and I think you should too! read more

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I love New Roots! It's one of my favorite local coffee shops. Very homey and lots of options! I love that it's in a house and it's a music school all in one. There's plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. They also have some small things to do like chess. The coffee and espresso is very good! They have lots of milk and flavor options. It's a nut free zone so no nut milks or flavors, but that doesn't bother me. I would highly recommend coming here! I love getting a raspberry oat milk latte. read more

I love this place! Tried it out for the first time yesterday. Adorable mosaic tables & string lights. They host music and art lessons, so there's gorgeous local artwork up and live piano music in the background. There's also a cute little porch out back, on which dogs are welcome:) My chai latte and glass of Riesling were both delicious, and staff were kind. Check it out for yourself! read more

Cute little coffee house with homey decor. Always smells wonderful in here! Service is always stellar, and the baristas can make recommendations! I've tried a few different drinks during my sons weekly guitar lessons upstairs, and everything I've tried has been great! Will definitely keep ordering during my weekly visits! Great quiet place to read a book and sip away! read more

only one person working - serving, cooking, barista, cash register. She's like Idris Elba. still gave good service though didn't do things perfectly. read more

This is a relaxing and friendly coffee shop. They make your drinks the way you want them at affordable prices.

This place does coffee right! So many options, freshly brewed coffee, and super friendly staff!

First visit there with a friend that was in from out of town. Read other reviews & was looking forward to coffee and a light breakfast. The person that waited on us at the counter was different. Did not greet us or offer us anything. We ordered coffee based on what we saw behind counter & then concluded the only breakfast food was a cookie or muffin? I am not certain that was right. I thought they had a breakfast menu but nothing was offered. We sat & had our coffee & I believe other customers had other food like the toast I smelled. It was not the place I was expecting. Coffee was good, it's Finger Lakes. read more

As a Rochester native, I'm always on the prowl for new coffee shops (though I'm not a huge fan of coffee). I asked the barista to make me a sweet iced tea concoction and she opened my eyes to a new world with the honeybush tea with agavé. LOVED it. Thank you! I'll be coming here much more often. read more

New Roots Coffeehouse - Left: chai tea latte Right: iced Honeybush tea with agavé - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, New York

An adorable local coffeehouse amid the Ridge Rd chain gain. I popped in after a meeting for a drink and to get work done. The cafe part is teensy by the front entrance as one barista was whipping up drinks behind the counter - all Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters brews - but the different rooms with seating and music lesson studios take up the majority of the space. I had an iced chai to balance out all the coffee I had that day. Perfectly revitalizing (and a mini sugar rush). Just the right afternoon pick me up. There's a ton of room to work or sit. Since the space accommodates kids, there was a chess board and tons of games. The space also provides music lessons for kids. There were several taking place when I was there as it was right after school. The blend of the coffee shop and music lesson space was fitting, prepping kids for the years they'll spend co-mingling and jamming in the future. The downside is that it gets a touch noisy with the kids running around and transition of people from lesson to lesson so if you like a quiet space, the morning may be best. But if you're productive with the hustle and bustle then you're good. I enjoyed the background noise, but once I had to make a work phone call I needed to step outside. Regardless, it was a really cool place and if I'm in this part of town again I'll be back! Everyone was super sweet and they really care about what they do. They also have an open back porch which is perfect for summer relaxation. It felt very homey there. Plus, open mic nights! read more

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The place Was in Rochester for a visit and found this cool little coffee shop off Ridge Rd and had to stop. It looks like a house that was converted into a coffee shop. They had plenty of room actually rooms. They have several small rooms where you can sit and enjoy coffee. I love they have local kids art all over the walls. Great way to support the local area and the arts. The staff I don't remember their names but they they very gracious at helping me pick a latte. They have a huge number of choices of flavors to pick from. Top notch customer service for every question I asked. It was also nice seeing they knew a few people who came in by name which shows people come her often. The coffee I ordered a iced Caramel latte which was great. So many times places put way to much sugar in their latte's which I hate. This had a great balance of coffee to caramel. The verdict I would definitely love to come back try more of their menu especially some of nice looking baked goods and food options I saw! read more

New Roots Coffeehouse - Iced caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, New York

This coffee shop is soo aptly named! The bohemian coffee shop seed has been planted in Greece, NY and the roots are sprouting! My girlfriend is a fan of the place so we visited for a pick-me-up and wedding planning conversations after a refreshing lunch at CoreLife --I recommend this order of events. Upon entering, I couldn't help but feel that I was (Dorothy voice) "not in Greece anymore". Imagine passing through a threshold, the likes of Narnia's armoire, and finding yourself somewhere in the South Wedge. Every nook and surface had something artsy or handmade to look at. Signs announcing classes and upcoming events. There was a band, or maybe just a group of individuals, harmonizing quietly on the other side of the house. Again, what is this portal I seem to have crossed? They carry Finger Lakes Brewing coffee for sipping and for sale. I didn't look over the tea selections, but I wouldn't be surprised if they had something for everyone. Only one barista was working, which seemed odd unless someone was on break. The AC works which is optimal for the hot summer days...or jam sessions. We opted to sit in the shaded balcony and it was just the loveliest of times. It was breezy and somewhat private. It doesn't over look much. Just the its own parking lot and that of the park next to it. Caught a few people who were on their phones hunting "you know what" on "that app". Gotta catch em' a'' I suppose. If circumstance brings me to this side of the river again, I can be found here. read more

New Roots Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, New York

I am a student at Arias school of Music & Art so every time I have a lesson I get something to eat or drink! I am friends with the owner so I have been coming to New Roots since they opened and I loved seeing everything flourish! The food is great, and there's so many choices for drinks. The space is so cute and cozy, especially with all the artwork. The baristas have gotten to know me, and are always exceptional! Definitely recommend for you're new favorite coffee house :) read more

This place is so cute! We found ourselves in the area and needing a cup of coffee. Despite closing in 3 minutes the women working was super nice and still let us order an ice coffee regular coffee.the place has a super cute patio/deck with tables and plenty of tables on the first and second floor. It's also in a house so don't be intimidated, you're in the right place for a great cup of coffee and super sweet workers! read more

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One of the only, if not The Only good place in Greece to get coffee! Adorable remodeled house, with a very woodsy feel to it. Walking in is like entering a new little world of coffee, music and art! All the artwork displayed on the walls is students and teachers from the attached music/ art studio. Nowhere else around so unique and welcoming. And they always have great coffee brewed/ bean flavors depending on the time of year. read more

My fiance and I had a meeting scheduled with one of our venders for our wedding. We needed a central location so no one was driving too far. This coffee shop was open and quiet. The inside is so unique with the art everywhere. They even have games to play while you sip your beverage. The outside seating looked amazing but it was winter so we didn't get to enjoy it, sadly. Maybe over the summer I can go back and see how that lays out. I got an iced coffee and it was amazing! Great balance of coffee and sweetness. read more

yummy drinks excellent service! the vibe is great especially when it's warm out on the deck!

Need more local coffee houses! I like this place and was saddened to see a Starbucks open up right next to it! Great service and helpful staff. WiFi. Comfy surroundings. Snacks. Coffee and tea . I like going there to hang out with my son. I don't feel the coffee and tea are wonderful (high standards over here) but definitely better than Starbucks!! They changed their reward program recently so you have to walk around with a hot coffee hand protector which is not convenient. All in all, worth the stop and support of this place. Better than Starbucks any day !!!! read more

I called to place a three person order. The young lady who answered the phone talked me out of placing an order. She was concerned that it was their "bean sale" day and she was scheduled by herself. She said she was nervous that she would be too busy to get to the lunch orders. She told me I could place an order any other day, just not Bean Sale day. Sadly, they will never get my business. Some of my colleagues and I were excited to try something new. What a joke! read more

a close 1st for my favorite coffee shop on the west side. What I like about this is it is close to my old place and the atmosphere reminds me of the coffee shops you find in the west coast. read more

This is my new favorite coffee spot. Finger lakes coffee, good seating, and delicious treats. The staff is friendly and quick. It's never been too busy when I've been there. There is space to stay and meet with others or study. read more

New Roots Coffeehouse - Back (main) entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I found my dream coffee shop and New Roots is it. Now what I mean by "dream" is simple, not clustered full of people, ample seating (including a beautiful back deck), great drink offerings and great baristas. New Roots is a small house turned into a coffee shop and this place is just so adorable. I think I have a thing for businesses that purchase houses and turn them into wonderful businesses. Its inspiring. After a few steps in through the back entrance I was greeted by the warm coffee atmosphere and the friendly barista. I ordered my usual coffee shop favorite.. an Americano. I mentioned to the barista that I never visited New Roots before and she filled me on what New Roots is all about. I adore that they pay attention to their customers and really try to get their feedback to help grow their business. I decided to sit outside and enjoy the nice day. I found a seat for two on the back deck and enjoyed my well prepared Americano and the weather. If I'm looking for a great place to relax on my laptop for several hours and not be bothered by swarms of people .. oh and want to enjoy a warm.. or iced cup of coffee then this is the place I'll go. It may be a little far from my house but it's worth the extra drive. read more

Upon visiting from out of town, we Yelped this gem of a coffee shop. Lovely old house converted into a coffee shop and art and music school. Great artsy and rustic feel with some cozy lounge chairs and delicious coffee! read more

New Roots Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, New York