Simple and unassuming place but the coffee is as strong as it gets. I checked this place out on recommendation of my neighbor. My friend and I got here on a Saturday noon after a brunch that literally left a bad taste in our mouths! They make your coffee first and serve it to you before you pay, that's very sweet! I got the egg nog latte but I needed some extra sugar and my friend got a white Christmas latte. We both enjoyed our coffee. I also wanted to buy some coffee beans but I thought I'd do so at a later time. Check it out if you're in the vicinity! read more

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Great coffee. Great service. Just the smell of the place makes it worth the trip. We grabbed some beans to take back home with us to Ohio. The selection was too good to pass up. read more

Best frozen hot cocoa I've ever had. Ambiance is always warm and inviting, service is very attentive and friendly as well. Whether I want to energize for the day or wind down, I love having Canaltown in the neighborhood as my go to coffee shop. read more

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Canaltown is a nice place selling well-chosen quality coffee without the Pittsford mall vibes of Finger Lakes Coffee's store (no disrespect). Their unassuming storefront belies a homey and clean interior featuring numerous styles of Finger Lakes Coffee and other varieties. The service I received was very pleasant and hospitable. For $2.25, I had a Cuban coffee (espresso poured over raw sugar), which was delicious, and was able to get a free sample of a Honduran coffee and also get refills of Canaltown's Chocolate Raspberry Creme and Rochester's Choice Blend coffees. Talk about a great deal, if you ask me. The coffee was tasty, not overly strong (ahem, Red Fern) and balanced. I'd put the nearby Joe Bean a bit ahead taste-wise, but their prices are crazy in comparison, and Canaltown's aesthetic/seating experience is much more relaxed, comforting and less high-key hipster (again no disrespect). Sitting at a table enjoying our coffee was a pleasant experience, and it felt like a great place to hang out on a rainy day, read/write, meet friends, bring your kids, or grab a cup on the way to work. There were more older folks in attendance than I'm used to seeing at Starbucks or for Wegmans coffee. I'd thoroughly recommend this spot. read more

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Went to canaltown to get some coffee beans per a recommendation from Equal grounds. It's a lovely cozy place, they have wifi and service is great. The coffee has been amazing read more

Great coffee here and the shop is very cute and has indoor seating. They have a variety of regular coffee beans as well as a variety of flavored coffees. I've been a few times to get beans ground for my Keurig. Their coffee is delicious. It's my go-to for fresh ground coffee now. read more

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Nice little spot. Quick service, nice staff. Got a latte and a Cranberry muffin. Maybe a bit pricier than some would like, but not terrible. The muffin was a little odd, kind of savory vs sweet bread, but a good size for the price. I will revisit. read more

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10/10, I definitely recommend! They're very knowledgeable about the coffee menu, patient with answering questions and took a lot of care in making my iced latte. The aroma that hits you when you walk into the shop is absolutely divine. read more

Stopped here on the way back home after a run. Disappointed in myself for not checking out this place earlier! Seems like a great spot to get work done. Was impressed by the quality of the espresso. Not sure how more people in Rochester don't know about this place. It's seems great! read more

A very nice coffee place which is extremely affordable. The place is very quiet and not so crowded. That provides a great ambience to read and write. Their serving size is also good. read more

OMG! Peter, the owner was roasting when we walked in. It smelled heavenly. He spent a lot of time chatting with us about his experiences with roasting coffee. My wife and I shared a large cup of Rochester's Favorite & two pieces of pie. Very delicious! A great place to stop and refresh! read more

The best coffee in Rochester, great selection, great people. Coffee is always fresh, and never bitter.

Coffee is outstanding!! I had the Irish crème latte with out milk. It was the best coffee I've ever had. I'm here visiting from Boston and have been to many coffee shops over the years. This shop is the best! read more

The best coffee you can get- locally and beyond. Flavors are delicious and I was able to stop using sugar and creamer since the coffee is just that good! I drink Canaltown Coffee at home and they work with my business to ensure the best products are available. Well worth the trip to check them out! No other coffee is the same after enjoying this hometown gem. read more

Located in a strip mall on the corner of East Avenue and Winton Road, Canaltown Coffee Roasters features high quality coffee that is selected by their Master Roaster and then roasted on site. Although the interior of the shop is tired and dated, their coffee drinks are excellent and the service is very friendly. read more

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Rochester's oldest coffee roasters.. Met the owner Pete at other places including Harts Local Market where they carry their coffee. The Rochester Blend and the Dark Roast Whole Bean are stellar. Pete was manning the store when I came in and assisted me with my purchases. Try the coffee you will "get it" read more

If you like medium roast coffee, they have the best coffee in town. Their Costa Rican regular and decaf are excellent. I also like their hazelnut flavored coffee; the flavor isn't overpowering. I can't eat their food, since I can't eat gluten, but I've heard their muffins are amazing. I've been a customer for more than 15 years. I highly recommend it. read more

I'm not a huge coffee drinker, so I don't have a very advanced palate in that realm. I like sweet drinks, and every sweet drink I've had here has been good. That's about all the advice I have there. The thing I love most here tho are the pastries! There's always a large selection of freshly made baked goods. I've had chocolate cake, carrot cake, a really amazing pecan pie. The muffins are large, but also try the breads (my favorite is the blueberry lemon) which are moist and satisfying without being too sweet. I usually grab a few to take to work, gives you the sugar rush without feeling like you're eating dessert for lunch. read more

Another cute location. Appeals to the younger crowd. Hipsters seemed to really like it. I like the old fashioned feel of it. Great coffee and great little treats to go with. This is a place for someone like me. I am coming back. read more

Canaltown in Rochester has good coffee roasted right on the premises, all the fancy espresso/chai/flavored/iced things you could want and an assortment of local baked goods. As a kid, my brother and I would try to finish one of their truly enormous Oreo muffins, but, blessedly, their muffins now approach normalcy in both flavor and size. The staff is friendly, there's always parking (the whole service experience is much superior to Starbucks) and local art is displayed regularly. read more

Glad to have found this coffee shop on YELP while visiting my family. I've become a real coffee snob while living in the San Francisco Bay Area, so wanted a local roaster who takes coffee seriously. That's what I found at canal town. The owner helped me find the roast I like and weighed and ground the beans for me. Very nice guy. Bonus they also sell my fav. David Rio Chai....I'll be back! read more

I spoke with owner, Pete. After speaking with him, he says he doesn't care about his employees, and doesn't care if they have benefits. Don't shop here, support someone who upholds his most valuable asset - his employees. read more

So when you're tired and crabby and you answer how can I help you with "I need something strong and sweet" I expect you to suggest something not look at me like I have two heads. I don't want to have to think sometimes. Help a girl out Canaltown! read more

The only problem with this place (aside from the lousy decor and bad location, that is...), is that they over-roast their coffee, which makes it all taste bitter. Most Rochesterians can't tell the difference (or maybe they think that bitter coffee is trendier?), but I sure can tell the difference. read more

The best coffee in Rochester. I have sampled all outlets in town and prefer this one.

Went here for the first time to have a latte as I am considering having them cater coffee for my wedding. The girl who was working was very kind and helpful. I had the salted caramel chiller which was very good! It pretty rich and had a great blend of the coffee and caramel flavor. I cant wait to go back and try more stuff out! The only thing I would suggest if your like me I would ask for 1/2 sweet as I love more of the coffee flavor! read more

I get a cup here nearly every day. Fresh roasted, fresh brewed, friendly staff, locally owned. The varietal roasts are outstanding. I have been a customer since they opened some time around 15 years ago. read more

Canaltown has some really great coffee which keeps us coming back but even better than their coffee is their staff. My husband and I have been getting our coffee here for years and have always had great experiences. This past July 4th while making a coffee run before my annual camping trip, I had the misfortune of popping a tire when driving into the plaza parking lot. If you're familiar with the plaza they're located in, you can probably understand how it could've happened. I spent 30-45 minutes trying to resolve the situation and once help arrived, I ran inside to grab some coffee. Unfortunately, I was too late. Because of the July 4th holiday, they had holiday hours and were just wrapping up for the day. Fortunately for me, the employee saw and heard my tire pop earlier and could see I was in desperate need for a win. She was able to help me out and she saved the day! Actually, she also saved our camping trip. I don't know how I would've survived living in the wilderness without my daily caffeine. read more

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A gem. Great coffee without pretense. One of the small locally owned businesses that make for a great neighborhood. Pete and staff are always friendly and helpful. A number of coffee varieties roasted on site along with a selection of great baked goods all at a reasonable price. read more

This is another one of my favorite coffee shops in Rochester! It's a quiet place that's great for meeting with people, reading, working, or studying. The staff has always been very friendly and helpful to me. I also love their pastries, the coffee cake is my favorite! read more

Love the coffee! Love the tea!!! Delicious Colombian coffee! Delicious Sumatran! Delicious Kenyan! Canaltown Coffee Roasters is what I drink when I want really good coffee. read more

I am currently a grad student and this is one of my favorite places to study during the long semesters. This place is small but very comfortable and the music is usually pretty quiet with fast WiFI making it a good study spot. Staff is very friendly and after awhile they get to know you pretty well. The coffee is always fresh and brewed to perfection. Prices are reasonable. Overall, great place to have a cheap date, meet up with friends or getsome work done. Its great to support a friendly local buisness read more

Really not a fan of their espresso, but the man at the counter was incredibly friendly. Their iced coffee was good and they had a ton of different blends to choose from. Overall not bad by any means but I probably won't return often. read more

Not my go-to spot for coffee. But, they have a loose leaf herbal tea called "Create World Peace" that is mouthwatering. Literally. It makes my mouth water. Used to grab a bag of it periodically when I worked across the street. Still have some in the fridge. read more

Great coffee, very knowledgeable owner that is there very often. Interior is not going to blow you away, but its quiet and locally owned. Will not go anywhere else!!! read more

Coffee was delicious and service was just as good! Had a very nice time here.

Legit in house roasted coffee from all the best source countries. I don't know of any other shop in the Rochester area that actually roasts their own coffee like Canal Town. You can catch a whiff of the smoke going to East Ave Wegmans. The owner is normally in the shop roasting away. Free WiFi. Tasty treats. The servers are always cool. Hands down though best coffee you can get in the area. read more

This place is in a weird spot...I don't even think you'd notice it if you weren't already in that little plaza. Friendly service and a large variety of coffee beans for purchase. There were lots of tables available and it was very quiet so I think this would be a good place to study. read more

Nice owner! Very good coffee and never too crazy busy there. They roast it there so it smells nice.

They roast beans on premises and really know coffee. Their Rochester Blend is delicious and my favorite coffee anywhere.