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    1872 Cafe

    4.0 (50 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Pizza, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

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    the entrance to the restaurant
    Danielle S.

    I had a great lunch today from 1872. I had been here before for coffee, but never a meal. Their menu is surprisingly big and diverse, with vegan and gluten free options. I had the 1872 veggie wrap which came with tofu, hummus, spinach, onions, and tomatoes. It took a few minutes to make, and I realized why when it came out warm! I grabbed a fresh fruit cup to complement my wrap, and would have gotten a coffee too had I not already had a ton this morning. I am definitely interested in returning to try their egg sandwiches and breakfast pizza. The cafe itself has a decent number of tables, and outdoor seating is available too. They also sell some essentials like paper towels (never a bad thing to offer for busy people), cookies, and grab & go snacks. The other great part about this place? A parking lot! 1872 is worth a 5 minute drive out of the lunch desert that is downtown these days.

    Suzy B breakfast pizza
    Lisa M.

    I ordered a Suzy B breakfast pizza. I did enjoy it. I thought the crust was great. This reminded me of a cheese steak pizza more so than a breakfast pizza. The sauce on top is very interesting. It seems like a cheese sauce, but also seems to have some ranch or horseradish flavor to it. Interesting. The coffee arrived and the order was accurate and carefully packaged, which I appreciated. If you want more of a traditional breakfast pizza, I'd pick a different one.

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    Caitlyn R.

    Came here for my for my first time today excited to try the coffee because I have seen only great reviews for this cafe. Arriving we came to a locked door with a sign saying they were closed an hour early today. We began leaving when the owner saw us and came outside and told us to come In and order whatever we wanted and could stay until they were done cleaning. We both ordered a simple coffee though because didn't want to be a bother. Had the Italian macaroon flavor and it was delicious. We were able to sit down on the couches and enjoy our coffee and the awesome vibe the place gives off. It is very open classy and modern at the same time - a place you could easily hang out all day In. After talking to the owner we found out he was closing an hour earlier because one of his staff members is being quarantined for covid as well as his whole family. The owner closed early to make his staff member and his family fresh meals to take over to them personally so they can enjoy a nice meal and can have a day off of ordering food to be delivered. I will be back here a lot!! I still have to try the food and speciality coffees people rave About. Oh and to check put their events

    The Freddie D Simply Veggie Sandwich
    G B.

    Wow, I love this place. So many things sound enticing on the menu. I look forward to returning to try them. But I already want the Freddie D Veggie breakfast sandwich again! And they serve breakfast all day, as it should be. The people on staff were kind, the food delish, and the space inspiring. Grab a book from the shelf or meet a friend.

    Shrimp and Grits

    I am OBSESSED with the shrimp and grits. The flavor is immaculate the customer service is OUTSTANDING. I feel very safe and comfortable inside of that establishment and I will absolutely continue to go there. I love their lounge area, with all of the Norman Rockwell books and the board games ! It's very homey

    Vegan chili fries
    Shae P.

    I ordered the vegan toona sandwich, the vegan chili fries, and the banana bread. I am not a vegan whatsoever (just aim to eat plant based options) so when I say it was SURPRISINGLY GOOD I really mean it! The banana bread was good aswell, not mind blowing but definitely would order again. Now the reason I took away 2 stars is because of the vegan chili fries. They were the downfall of this order. The fries didnt seem seasoned and the chili was literally just beans bc there was barely any thing else I saw on my fries. There was so little liquid I had to drink water after my second bite. Its really disappointing... I've added pictures of my banana bread and the disappointing chili fries, I would have added the toona sandwich too but its already gone.

    Christina O.

    *Breakfast Review The place has a history theme and is beautiful. But the food was inedible! My husband ordered a scrambles egg and cheese and an everything bagel, it came with no cheese and the bagel was jot even buttered- also the egg was not scrambled but rather it looks like they bake their eggs cause it was hard and all brown, it looked gross and tasted worse! I ordered the Veggie egg croissant, the croissant was good but my egg was cooked the same way and there were barely any veggies on it. We also ordered a cinnamon roll to share but it was so hard that we each took a bite of it and put it down.. The coffee was decent.. We were interested in trying them for lunch but now we are a lottle hesitant.

    vegan pizza on cauliflower crust
    Katelyn L.

    I found this place randomly when looking up vegan breakfast places. They did not disappoint! There's a large parking lot. Plenty of seating. The decor is nice and hip and young. Staff was super friendly and patient with our complicated order! Plenty of vegan and gluten free options. I enjoyed vegan toppings on a cauliflower crust as well as an everything bagel with tofu and veggies. Delicious! Everything tasted fresh. Can't wait to go back!

    History meets story-worthy food at 1872 Cafe. Located down the block from where Susan B Anthony cast her historic ballot, 1872 Cafe tastes like homecooking. Between the generous portions, homemade soups, and mouthwatering chocolate chip cookies, this place keeps drawing me back!

    Message that the owners of 1872 cafe sent me and my response.
    Karen S.

    So, I wrote my initial review a while. The food was seriously inedible. We threw it all away. We probably would have gotten food poisoning. A few days ago, I received a harassing message ON YELP from the owner! Nowhere in my review do I mention eggs! I thought everyone should see what kind of person he is. I attached a photo of his message.

    10 Baked Wings & The Downtown Hot Steak Sub
    Larry I.

    Paul The Owner Is One Of The Most Genuine, Caring, And Hard Worker I've Ever Met. I Started A Health Journey A Few Weeks Ago. After My Work Out I needed A Place To Eat & Recover. 1872 Menu Handles This; From The Baked Wings, The Steak Sub, The Tunafish (You Will Be Full), The Smoothies, The Vegan Cookies, The Landmark Buffalo Chicken Wrap, I Can Go on and on!!! I own A Music Label In Rochester ( IJM585.com ) I Loved It So Much All My Team & I All Eat Here Now. Mention IJM You get 10% Off! Show this to Paul You May Get 25%

    Coffee and a book at 1872 Cafe
    Austin R.

    I was very happy with my experience at 1872 Cafe. It's a high-ceilinged space on Main Street with a small library/book selection, a wide array of coffees, teas, wraps, sandwiches and other offerings, and lots of great seating and spots to socialize, meet, read, or enjoy some peace and quiet. They are under new management, and Paul was very friendly and easy to talk to, all while training an employee on how to prepare my order. I got black coffee, a veggie wrap (tofu, tomato and spinach in a gluten-free wrap, also vegan!) and a dairy-free matcha latte, which was done quite well. The conscientious and friendly service, coupled with the fantastic interior space and atmosphere, have made this one of my favorite cafés in Rochester. I would even place it a bit above Java's, because it's calm, quiet, not overwhelming/full of hipsters (sorry Java's) and the high ceilings are a huge win. Although, their food/beverage game is not as diversified/specialized as Java's, but hey, what are you going to do. All in all, I highly highly recommend 1872 Café! Probably the best thing I can say about it, is that it is the kind of business that you will not only feel good at, but feel good about supporting.

    This took them fifteen minutes to make. Cold veggies and some chicken. Embarrassing.

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    Do not order the gluten free pizza or vegan pizza. It tastes like tomato paste on a saltine.

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    First time and I loved it! The service was fantastic and the food was great. This will be my new go to cafe when visiting Rochester

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