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Rochester is a roasting town first. The Flower City has been pulling specialty espresso for decades, and today its own roasters supply most of the counters in the city.
Start in the East End, the theater-and-nightlife district along East Avenue. Java's Cafe, Rochester's original specialty coffee destination, still holds its corner on Gibbs Street beside the Eastman School of Music, a short walk...
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Joe Bean Roasters
Culver-Winton-Main
B Corp-certified roaster with direct-trade single origins, rotating seasonals, and deep farmer relationships that lift the entire supply chain
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Fuego Coffee Roasters
Downtown
Rochester roaster building direct relationships with partner farms in El Salvador and Colombia since 2013
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Hydra Coffeehouse
Swillburg
Monroe Avenue neighborhood staple serving carefully crafted coffee with an emphasis on quality and a selection of breakfast items
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Layali Coffee House
Park Avenue
Freshly roasted organic Yemeni coffee anchors this Arabic-inspired café blending Middle Eastern coffee traditions with specialty culture
Open until 11:00 PM
Clownboy Coffee
Culver-Winton-Main
Creative specialty latte destination showcasing thoughtful espresso work and house-made syrups with unique flavor combinations
Opens Wednesday 7:00 AM
Little Bits Coffee Roasters
Irondequoit
Family-run neighborhood roastery crafting espresso and lattes with warmth and personal attention in West Irondequoit
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 38Joe Bean Roasters
Culver-Winton-Main
B Corp-certified roaster with direct-trade single origins, rotating seasonals, and deep farmer relationships that lift the entire supply chain
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowFuego Coffee Roasters
Downtown
Rochester roaster building direct relationships with partner farms in El Salvador and Colombia since 2013
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowHydra Coffeehouse
Swillburg
Monroe Avenue neighborhood staple serving carefully crafted coffee with an emphasis on quality and a selection of breakfast items
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowLayali Coffee House
Park Avenue
Freshly roasted organic Yemeni coffee anchors this Arabic-inspired café blending Middle Eastern coffee traditions with specialty culture
Open until 11:00 PMClownboy Coffee
Culver-Winton-Main
Creative specialty latte destination showcasing thoughtful espresso work and house-made syrups with unique flavor combinations
Opens Wednesday 7:00 AM
Pure Imagination Cafe
Gates
Custom roasting program featuring over 60 single origins including Tanzanian Peaberry, Papua New Guinea, and Sumatran beans
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
View all 38Joe Bean Roasters
Culver-Winton-Main
B Corp-certified roaster with direct-trade single origins, rotating seasonals, and deep farmer relationships that lift the entire supply chain
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowFuego Coffee Roasters
Downtown
Rochester roaster building direct relationships with partner farms in El Salvador and Colombia since 2013
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowHydra Coffeehouse
Swillburg
Monroe Avenue neighborhood staple serving carefully crafted coffee with an emphasis on quality and a selection of breakfast items
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowLayali Coffee House
Park Avenue
Freshly roasted organic Yemeni coffee anchors this Arabic-inspired café blending Middle Eastern coffee traditions with specialty culture
Open until 11:00 PMClownboy Coffee
Culver-Winton-Main
Creative specialty latte destination showcasing thoughtful espresso work and house-made syrups with unique flavor combinations
Opens Wednesday 7:00 AMPure Imagination Cafe
Gates
Custom roasting program featuring over 60 single origins including Tanzanian Peaberry, Papua New Guinea, and Sumatran beans
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
View all 32Fuego Coffee Roasters
Downtown
Rochester roaster building direct relationships with partner farms in El Salvador and Colombia since 2013
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowHydra Coffeehouse
Swillburg
Monroe Avenue neighborhood staple serving carefully crafted coffee with an emphasis on quality and a selection of breakfast items
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowLayali Coffee House
Park Avenue
Freshly roasted organic Yemeni coffee anchors this Arabic-inspired café blending Middle Eastern coffee traditions with specialty culture
Open until 11:00 PMPure Imagination Cafe
Gates
Custom roasting program featuring over 60 single origins including Tanzanian Peaberry, Papua New Guinea, and Sumatran beans
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowLittle Bits Coffee Roasters
Irondequoit
Family-run neighborhood roastery crafting espresso and lattes with warmth and personal attention in West Irondequoit
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrow
Boulder Coffee Co Cafe and Lounge
South Wedge
Community-focused café serving locally roasted, ethically sourced coffee in a funky lounge atmosphere with live music and art
Open until 9:30 PMRecently added cafés in Rochester
Village Bakery & Cafe added in Pittsford
4 days ago
Jordan River added in Park Avenue
4 days ago
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