The cafe is cozy and spacious and bathrooms are super clean! Lots of students studying there so def…read morea good place if you wanna lock in! However, my matcha was VERY watery with little to no taste of matcha powder! It was essentially a green steamed milk. My boyfriend got apple cider and he loved it.

Quick pitstop on our way home from La Crosse. Highly recommend the stop. My husband grabbed a hot…read moremocha and I tried the seasonal cookie butter latte. Both were super yummy. They were busy, with what appeared to be several loyal customers. Cool place!

So happy I found this place. I've been living in town for a while and never heard of it. They have…read morea variety of flavors and the staff is friendly. They have some items for sale and also books (not sure if they're free or not to read in the restaurant) You can meet people or even study since they have comfortable seating options. Other than coffee, they do offer other snacks and food like cookies and muffins. Can't wait to be back again.

I love this place! Great atmosphere, great service, great flavors, and the Spirit what more could…read moreyou ask for! I got a rose white chocolate latte and I forgot what my husband got, but we loved both of them! Also they had gluten free scones which I was so excited about! And they were good! So glad we stumbled upon this gem!

First time coming here and I loved it. I got a hot hazelnut and vanilla latte. The ladies inside…read morewere nice and my order didn't take long to get ready. I would definitely be back again.

I truly love a mom and pop coffee shop! This one definitely did not disappoint!…read moreThe employees were friendly and helpful with explanations. It was busy here on a Thursday morning at 9:30. They have tables inside and outside for seating. I was surprised to see breakfast sandwiches and burritos on the menu. I tried a Jamaican Cool Brew with Sugar Free Almond and a Bacon and Egg Burrito with Guacamole. The food and drink were delicious! When I took the photo I had already eaten 1/2 of it. Another thing I really appreciated was they have 8 different sugar free flavoring in stock. I was at the downtown location on Peace Plaza.

Parlor Doughnuts has such a welcoming and well-designed space. Being located inside a brewery gives…read moreit a really unique, laid-back vibe. There's a nice seating and lounge area where you can actually sit and enjoy your drinks and food. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and you can tell they care about the experience. They were out of one flavor we wanted but made it fresh for us, which was such a great touch. The doughnuts are the standout. They have a large selection, including seasonal options, and they're more of a croissant-doughnut hybrid. Light, flaky, and melt-in-your-mouth. We were lucky enough to get one warm and it completely took it to another level. The peanut butter chocolate was crazy good. Perfectly topped with amazing flavor, definitely one of the best we tried. Such a fun spot with unique doughnuts, great service, and a cozy place to enjoy it all.

We stumbled upon this place after getting gas and had to stop in. Who doesn't love donuts? It was…read morequite busy for a Thursday! Love to see it. We got 6 donuts. (Donuts is a loose term, more like croissant). They were very good. I do wish they had more flavor or fillings. It's a very thin smear of icing to donut ratio. Still very good, cute little shop, but would love some more flavor or fillings in them!

We got Drift Dough donuts by way of Old Abe's Coffee, and they were great! The raised donuts are…read moreunfortunately not vegan (I have an egg allergy, so I'm always on the lookout for vegan baked goods), but the cake donuts are, and they had a fun lineup of flavors when my husband and I visited. One thing to note is that the address for Drift Dough isn't the address for Old Abe's Coffee, and I am not sure if that's an address for the bakery or something, but all signs pointed towards the donut shop being inside Old Abe's, so that's where we went. I got the ube donut (the purple one), and as someone originally from Hawaii, it was really great to see ube flavor is making it out to the Midwest now! The flavor is not super strong in the donut, so if you haven't had ube before, I think this would be a nice, mild introduction. My husband got the raised Tiramisu donut, and while he liked it, it's definitely bigger than the cake donuts and was a bit too much donut and frosting for him, but your mileage may vary (I like to think my stomach has a special compartment just for donuts, because it always seems that way, LOL). We got a nice cold brew with oat milk to wash the donuts down, and we will definitely be back next time we're in town!

I will admit, I don't eat doughnuts often, but when I have the craving, this is my favorite spot. I…read morelove the large variety that, in my experience, are always fresh. You will always feel welcomed here and that you're appreciated as a customer.

"You can't refuse a request from a dying man." (Abe "Fish" Vigoda as Sal Tessio)…read more "I'm not dead yet!" (Abe Vigoda as himself, addressing rumors.) This super trippy coffee shop kills it harder than Abe in "The Godfather" when it comes to delivering the goods! Heavenly vegan donuts, that is. Wait...wrong Abe? My sister and I are not vegans, but we stopped here for breakfast several days in a row on our way to the Mayo Clinic earlier this year purely out of curiosity. It was really helpful in the ordering process to see the various pretty donuts labelled and strung above the counter. We purchased almost all the flavors to bring to the hospital for our family to try, and the consensus was that the ube and the plum lime were possibly the most delicious donuts we've had anywhere! Honestly! Other outstanding flavors included the tiramisu, the banana stand, and the blueberry crumble. As delightful as the donuts were, I was disappointed in my drink orders. I could only get through a few sips of both my dirty chai latte and the Almond Joy coffee. Old Abe gives some hardcore psychedelic vibes to the point that I wondered if a hallucinogen had been slipped into my coffee before heading into the ladies' room. 1,000 cats hissing at you from the walls will cause you to question your sanity! The rest of the décor was just as wild, from THE Minnesota Prince to an apocalyptic Godzilla declaring that the end was near. The question "1880's stage actor assassin or the bear" might apply in the polka dot room, so it's best to sit facing out with your back against a wall...regardless of which Abe the shop is named after. If the apocalypse, John Wilkes Booth, wildlife, the Chief of the Waponis, or the mob takes me out to sleep with the fishes, and I come back in my next life as the leader of a subversive cult, I'll have to revisit the book room of this shop to view their anarchist primers. Also, I'm sending these donuts to McConaughey as a bribe. He's a fan of Lincolns, so maybe he'll do an Old Abe commercial where he contemplates the meaning of life while noshing on a ube donut. Penny for your thoughts?

I finally decided to stop in after so many recommendations from my fellow peers, and I must say I…read morewas extremely disappointed. There was an older gentleman at the display case, probably the owner, and a few younger gals working. After entering the store, we were greeted by no one, just quick stares. When ready to order, it took more than ten minutes to be acknowledged, bummer. The coffee was okay at best, but the donuts were amazing! Probably the best in Rochester. We sat downstairs, but we've heard the staff tell other customers that there were saying upstairs. After finding a seat and people watching, we noticed that the staff were much more attentive to other customers. It's hard to not feel like this was a race-based issue, esp being the only minorities in the shop. Either or, I guess it was an experience, I don't plan on visiting again. I'll stick to Cafe Aqui-- they've got great coffee, delicious snacks, wonderful staff and a welcoming atmosphere.

Please do yourself a favor and come here. Plants, coffee,…read moreand trinkets... could a girl dream of more? I love sitting in the greenery room and working on various tasks with a drink and sweet treat. You have a view of the succulents, a waterfall behind you... what more could you need?! It truthfully ties together so many worlds beautifully. This is a wonderful addition to Rochester, and takes you out of the world with the scenery. Thank you Cafe Aqui!

This place is a treat to your eyes. It's in between a nursery and a greenhouse farming. It has a…read morebeautiful views and a fresh air. There's a light band playing inside. Anyone can go sit there and relax for many hours with amazing creative coffee drinks that they make along with multiple other options tolike there was a live band playing when we were there. The people are very kind that the services been outstanding. I ordered hot cold brew. It was good creative way of making it, and there was also an amazing spices sauces that they were selling, which can definitely be something that you can buy from there plenty of parking inside and if you come on Sunday, this place will be jampacked because people will be buying plans from the nursery as well. It's all connected internally . Cheers.

I wanted to like this place. This was just my experience. The server stated that there wasn't a way…read moreto combine fruits due to it being a syrup. I got this and tried to order a large size but was told I couldn't. However, on the DoorDash app, you can order a large for $1.40 more. The medium costs almost $9. When it's not fresh, I don't think the price is worth it. This is a drive through. There isn't a place to sit. I'd be willing to try the coffees.

Food was alright - got the floral fog (tasted like a light London fog) and the smoothie was light…read morewith chia seeds; the turkey bacon ciabatta was nice though and tasty! Service was a little slow for a drive through and took a while to get the orders straight and unfortunately they already were out of the turkey bacon ciabatta It was cool to see a nice drive thru coffee shop though! The selection was nice to see!

A friend highly recommended Forager Cafe, which is why I went there with high expectations. Hmmmm,…read morehow can I say this....I was disappointed. I ordered their black and tan beer. A tasty choice (check out the photo). Then I asked for a reuben sandwich with a side of fries. I really liked the two-tone rye bread. There was modest amount of corned beef. Notice I didn't say 'generous.' The kraut, Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing were a solid compliment. BUT the fries.... Check out the photo and look at the fries. These were double dunked in oil, greasy and sogged out, slightly charred, and meh tasting. I looked over at another patron's plate of food and saw her fries looked perfect. Golden, single dunk in oil, and crisp. Can I add a sad face emoji here? I called over the bartender and had him look at my fries, then look at the other patron's, and tell me the difference. He saw what I saw. I told him what was wrong with mine and asked why. He apologized and said he'd take 50% off my food bill. I saw him go back to the kitchen and have a conversation about my fries, which I appreciated. He didn't blow me off and let the kitchen know they dropped the ball. I've eaten at a lot of places from dives to fine dining, and I think the sign of good eatery is one that can excel at the basics.....like french fries. Plus, when you have your "A" staff working in the kitchen, but your staff sends out subpar fries to a customer...what does that say about the kitchen staff and leadership? Will I go back? Not sure, but there other places I've eaten at in Rochester that are consistently good. If I ever have family or friends in town and we go out to eat, we're not going to Forager Cafe.

We met some friends here for supper on Friday evening and were seated right away. Our server was…read morefriendly, attentive, made some good suggestions. The food was good, fresh and tasty. My only complaint was the size of the side salad that I ordered with my burger. It was by far the smallest side salad that I have received at any food establishment. In fact, I honestly thought it was a joke. Overall, the service was amazing the food was good. There was live entertainment there that evening and the performance was good, however when the volume is such that you cannot have a conversation with the people at your table, it's a bit too loud. I must be turning into my parents.

Friendly and welcoming staff! There are a variety of protein shake flavors as well as teas that…read morehave caffeine, however there are options for decaf. I try to stop in a couple of times a month. The shakes are a nice meal replacement if you are short on time and/or looking to improve your diet.

Whenever I return to Rochester, the city that I called home for two years, I tend to hit…read moreHollandberry Pannekoeken for lunch. It is one of my favourite spots to dine and it's now a habit. When I was there last month, the parking lot was pretty busy. I didn't park steps away from the main entrance, but way to the right of the main doors. After a wonderful meal, I walked over to my car. I passed by The Fit Loon and it stopped me in my tracks. It had the feel of ZeeV's Nutrition Studio, which is my place for healthy, low- to no-sugar shakes and teas. Could this store be one? Yes! I was so happy that I walked in without any thought. I was greeted by a nice man behind the counter. He asked if I had any question as I looked at all teas and shakes listed on the wall. I settled on the watermelon crawl tea. Since I didn't have any questions about the menu and knew what I wanted, he knew that I was familiar with healthy teas and shakes. "Where's your nutrition homebase?" he asked me. "Toronto, in Canada. I used to live in Rochester and found your store in passing," I said with a huge smile. I asked if I could sign in to the touch pad. He said of course. It helps that I'm registered on the Engage app, so associating my drink with me when I pay makes everything easier. He let me know that the store was celebrating its one-year anniversary. What shocked me was that I have been coming to get pannekoeken in this plaza for nearly a year and I had never noticed this store until now. Where have I been?! This place had so much excitement buzz happening thanks to its anniversary. You could get branded merchandise, from hoodies and t-shirts, to drink cups. It had cakepops that looked amazing. You could enter a bunch of draws, to celebrate the store's anniversary. The snack bowl had an assortment of protein bars that I had never seen before. The store is cozy. I loved the comfy chairs. The wall with What's shakin'? and balloons was the perfect place to take photos. My drink was ready for pickup. I thanked both staff members and left. The man wished me a good trip, which I appreciated. The watermelon crawl tea was excellent. It had watermelon and cucumber. I felt like I was at a spa, but was visiting my old 'hood. It was the perfect drink to keep me cheerful and hydrated in Rochester, and kept me energized when I left and drove an hour back to Bloomington. The Fit Loon was a wonderful find. I will be back. I'm so happy that Rochester has a place where you can get healthy drinks. Such a terrific edition to the city! (424)