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    Pearson’s

    4.3 (51 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Cindy Z.

    bustling cafe with indoor and outdoor seating (big fan of the outdoor). friendly baristas and fast service . tried the popular tiramisu latte , little bit on the pricer side (9.18 w/ tax for a small) but solid . believe they have food as well which i'll have to come back for ! definitely good place to catch up with friends or get some work done ! small little parking lot next to the cafe only a few slots so i'd recommend street parking !

    Asparagus danish
    Hima V.

    Cozy & spacious coffee shop. Lots of options for breakfast including pastries, juices & smoothies. They have their seasonal lattes too. Ordering was a breeze and service was prompt given the rush hour over the weekend. I had their hot honey & cinnamon latte and the asparagus danish. The latter was excellent. I'd go back.

    Breakfast sando--I took a bite before I remembered to take a photo
    Sarah S.

    Great spot to study with lots of seating. Big windows and lots of light upstairs with plenty of outlets. They play pretty good music too. My main complaint is the price point for food quality. I had a small tiramisu latte which, don't get me wrong, was delicious, but was $10 for not much coffee. What really bothered me was that the breakfast sando was $11 before tax and was mediocre at best. I expected a dish from a Swan family restaurant to be gourmet level, but this sandwich was merely ok. Nothing special and definitely not worth $11. Didn't even come with any sides. The pictured meal cost me $23 before tip.

    Bagel Mashed potatoes
    pantea T.

    Still amazing!! Always so busy, but fresh food and bagels, and overall amazing ambiance

    Amanda P.

    Been a few times now and this place has blowwnnn up! Hot cofffee and breakfast spot for Rochester!!! Amazing coffee drinks, unique breakfast options. Sometimes the drinks take a second but they are well worth it! Cute gifts inside as well, and outdoor seating for the summer months ! Kind staff and beautiful interior and exterior as well.

    Dinner w/ SRFUS
    Jen R.

    I haven't tried the food yet, just the coffee drinks but they've been great. I keep coming back for the Iced Tiramisu Latte, which was a lovely surprise. If you get the chance, definitely give it a try. Since this place is part of the Swan Family of Restaurants, you can sometimes find their Lost Meatball Sauce and the same pasta they use at Vern's. They also sell cookbooks, various pantry items, grab and go drinks, and more. If you're into fresh sourdough, you can even order a loaf for Saturday pickup through their website. I can't speak for the food, but the place is always busy whenever I stop in. For parking, you've got a small lot across the street or street parking on Park Avenue.

    Tiramisu Latte
    Christina B.

    The tiramisu latte is amazing along with the BEC on an everything bagel. Space is cozy to work or catch up with a friend!

    Denny's Caesar Salad
    Scott W.

    We tried Pearson's for lunch today -- part of the Swan Family of restaurants (Leonore's, Lento, Dorado, Roux). Somehow we had missed this one. Of course, it was also fantastic! It was a bustling coffee and sandwich shop off of Park Ave. with a very cool vibe. The place was packed. Our to-go order was outstanding. We split an "Denny's Caesar Salad", which was a super interesting mix with the best breadcrumbs we've ever tasted. We also sampled the Chopped Italian which was on lively bread and a nice "antipasto"-style mix. So tasty. We also tried the Hot Fried Tofu Sandwich was among the best tofu preps we've ever tasted. We also washed it down with a lovely Maple Chai. What a great place. Parking was a little tight, but otherwise great. We will be back for more!

    Lattes and cinnamon roll

    Omgoodness. Wow. The cinnamon bun was absolutely delicious, the breakfast burrito was the absolute best we've ever had, and the bagel, lox, pickled onions, and cream cheese was soooo good. The carrot cake latte was good, too. Could use more of the carrot cake syrup but the mascarpone took it over the top.

    Water bagel with white cheddar chive cream cheese
    Ani M.

    Came in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised! I was not able to visit the old Glen Edith location but the coffee here was excellent. I went with a plain latte and the espresso was smooth! What shocked me was the water bagels, truly the only bagel i've had in Rochester that came close to the bagels I get at home in NJ/NY. My friend loved her chicken salad sandwich. I also loved the setup of this place: the downstairs is full of people chatting while the upstairs is a more quiet area for people doing work. Very cozy with plenty of seating AND OUTLETS! Overall, another great addition to the Swan group. Javas on Gibbs will always be my number one spot, but Pearsons is sitting at second place. Can't wait to come back and try more of the speciality lattes and brunch food!

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    Everything was GREAT!!! I had the asparagus breakfast sandwich, the fried potatoes and a latte...EVERYTHING was amazing!!!

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    Great breakfast, interior is warm and inviting. Young crowd, very lively. Great muffins

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    2 years ago

    Love the tiramisu latte. Used to be $7.50 for a 16oz and now it's $9.00 for a 16oz...crazy price increase for a drink.

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