Nonsense, hipster, bs. The coffee was painfully average, as were the pastries I purchased as well. What's more, a patron in front of me was asked if he wanted to be a part of their, "rewards system", to which he declined. Even though I would not have opted for it had it been offered to me, the fact is, that it wasn't offered. So, the 20ish hipster guy got the offer made and, the middle aged me got nothing extended to me. Maybe some consistent service would be a good thing to strive for. read more

Coffee is good but way too expensive. If you're looking for "craft" coffee this is your place but you're going to pay for it. If you want a good cup of regular coffee, go somewhere else. read more

Very, very tasty coffee here. Right next to my office so I'll be heading there with some frequency as the fall and winter approach. I had their cold brew, which that day was comprised of beans from Brazil. Super delicious. Pretty good prices, too, all told. Pop in and take a look! read more

I usually stop by in the morning before work. The inside is nice and clean with plenty of space to sit. The baristas are all very nice and the coffee is always on point. Check it out if you haven't done so already! read more

Nice place, good coffee. Too bad there isn't more room and tables inside. Despite enjoying sitting outside on a lovely afternoon I ended up having to leave because there were just too many people smoking there. read more

Ok, big Coffee nut over here. I got a Keurig at home and I have been told I'm quite the Barista ;). So when im not doing some home brewing i usually stop by Starbucks for a cup of joe. If you ask me they have to many things on their menu, hahaha sometimes i go in there and i have to let people in line pass me because i can't make up my mind what i want. So anyways im walking around downtown today because i have off from JCP because its Columbus day, and I decide to stop in here for some Joe. My son Blake told me about this place and that he went on a date with a girl here once. So i thought "Hey what the heck lets give it a shot" ( Shot of expresso) lol a little coffee humor. So anyways i go into the place and im looking around and yeah, it is pretty cool. lots of interesting smart looking young people reading nietzsche and saying cool things about phones and data and clouds. I don't know what young people talk about anymore, it all went over my head. So anyways, i like this place because its got a simple menu. Small, medium, large. EASY thank you!! None of this grande mocha latte frapachacha nonsense. So I order a coffee and the people at the counter were really nice and friendly, they had nice healthy smiles and wore cool clothes. I get my coffee and it tasted pretty darn good. I might have to throw out my Keuring, hahahahahaha. So anyways, I get a seat by the window and im enjoying my coffee, looking out the window,day dreaming when all of a sudden I realize. "I DIDNT PAY FOR PARKING!!" ohh jeez silly old James. So I get up quickly and I think I might have startled a few of the people in side because I pushed my chair out so quickly. Anyways, I get outside and I run to my car wich is a few blocks away. I can not afford a ticket today, my allimony payments to my ex-wife cynthia have really streched me thin this month. In fact that coffee was my one luxury item for the week untill i get paid. So i get to my car and then before i realize it!! Its Columbus day you silly goose!! its free parking today, boy did i feel like a goof. I had quite a chuckle as i walked back to the coffee shop. I had picked up my copy of last months mens health from my car and was going to sit down and give it a read. by the time i got back to the coffee shop it had gotten busy and my seat was gone. I'm looking and looking and I cant find any wear to sit to read, i felt kind of silly just standing there so i started to drink my coffee faster and faster because I was nervous and getting sweaty. I finish off my coffee and one of the staff people ask me "can I help you sir?" I felt even more awkward because Im just standing around so I order another coffee. Now remind you, I could barley afford the first cup of coffee because of my allimony payments and im pretty sure i went into overdraft on the second cup. But I felt so awkward that I order another coffee. So I get the coffee but there still no where to sit so I go out side and try to find a bench to sit at and read my mens health magazine. As im walking down the street my hands are so sweaty that I accidentally spill my coffee and it all dribbles down the leg of my pants. so here I am wet pants, no coffee and would you believe what happens next?!?! The wind picks up and my magazine flies away. Jeez, what luck. So I chased after it for a few seconds but some kids saw me and took their phones out and started filming me. I thought James S. maybe you should just cut your losses and go home. So I went home and made a Marie Calendars lasagna diner and wrote this review, boy ohh boy what a day. Nice place, good coffee, highly recommend. read more

Taking coffee flavor to the next level! It was an educational experience sampling the different brew methods. Great people! Great little location. read more

Espresso was great and done right, good beans, weighted, slow extraction in a high end machine. Drip coffee was so so, a bit on the weaker side. Barista was snappy and not friendly... Maybe having a bad day or something but not going there again, I don't need to. read more

Their french quarter is the best iced coffee I ever had! We spent a good while chatting with the owner who was super friendly and knowledgable about their coffee and not at all snobby about it. She was telling us about how they traveled to Puerto Rico to meet the farmers who grow the beans. Really great spot! Could use a little more space to spread out but the coffee is amazing! read more

Yummy Toddy! Great rich taste, friendly awesome staff. Definitely give it a go if you are a coffee snob.

Location is a little out of the way, but they are very knowledgeable and friendly. The roast their own coffee, do pour overs, and have some of the best iced coffee going. Support your local coffee shop! read more

Was here for peter d's wedding (of brooklyn yelp fame) and noticed this place had particularly great reviews. We took a 15 minute walk from our hotel to find fuego and were so pleased we did. We had a delicious latte, refreshing iced coffee and sparkling conversation with one of the owners. Highly recommend! read more

Rochester has a world class coffee roaster! Fuego has the passion to achieve the highest level of excellence producing the perfect coffee beverage experience! In my experience as a coffee aficionado Fuego is a crown jewel! read more

This place is a great! Very small, though they just expanded some. I go from Greece to Pittsford for school work on Tuesdays and Thursday's this winter and have time to kill in between so I go downtown and began stopping at Fuego. Virginia has been working there when I go in. Hats off to her because she's fantastic! Friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely an asset to the business. She has wanted me to try new drinks every time I'm there. I'm glad I have. I usually stick with my go to cappuccino. But I have tried the cortado, latte and recently a cinnamon chipotle mocha that is possibly one of the best coffee drinks I've ever had. Every drink is a perfect mixture of espresso strength and milk. The espresso or coffee itself is top of the line. Most coffee joints have coffee that lack flavor. And you don't realize it til you try it at one of these craft coffee places. And Fuego is right up at the top. Very good. I will continue to support them because of both the friendly atmosphere and the fantastic coffee! read more

Fuego Coffee Roasters - What was left of my amazing cinnamon chipotle mocha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Rochester, New York

I've always been a sucker for local coffee shops and Fuego coffee is one of my favourites. There are 2 main reasons I go to coffee shops, the coffee and my work. Baristas are friendly and coffee is good. read more

If you're ever in the city of Rochester and if you're an avid coffee drinker, or love the coffeehouse vibes, then this is the place for you! The coffeehouse serves up the best drinks and pastries that anyone could ask for! The cozy atmosphere makes the visit very enjoyable and makes you want to come back for more. Employees are friendly and definitely make you feel welcome. So if this review doesn't make you want to stop in, then try it on your own accord if you wish. You won't be sorry read more

The baristas are amazing! I love them all. They know what they're talking about and are so kind. Props to Will because he always makes my drinks and they're always delicious!! Definitely recommend to anyone. read more

Slowly discovering the 'third wave' of coffee shops, but was pleasantly surprised by Fuego, as someone who never drinks their coffee unsweetened. I had the Guatemala Chemex and it was so smooth and delicious. The baristas were friendly and welcoming, and they clearly have a devoted community. It was like going to the neighborhood bar where everyone knows one another, except you're drinking black coffee instead of beer. They recently opened a new addition, but it doesn't feel as welcoming as the first room. It's too long, too grey, too cold, too much the same. Poor use of the space. Still, the coffee is worth writing home about. read more

Called through here on a recommendation, it was 10 times better coffee than my favorite coffee shop. Wow is all I can say! 100 stars!

I love this small little shop. The baristas know how to make a good cup of coffee and they're great conversationalists as well. I love how they seem to genuinely like working there, it shows in their product. Well done! read more

Really an enjoyable place that brings me back to my favorite coffee shop back in Manhattan. I live right next to their new location and everything about it seems great. Atmosphere is good--the music selection is great. Additionally, the coffee is definitely much more palatable than most I have tried here. Their cookies are also equally delicious. Service hasn't been bad at all also. Laid back but welcoming. I hope this location does well for them as I'll be planning on becoming a denizen of the place. If there is anything criticism, maybe it would be just adding a few more lights where they have the big table near the entrance as it can be a bit dark to try and read. read more

We had Fuego set up a small coffee bar at our wedding. There were a handful of people from DC, New York and Boston. Many of these people haven't stopped going on about how they're new favorite coffee roaster is in Rochester, NY. Go Figure. Next time we're back in Rochester, we will surely hit up their new location too. read more

One of the best coffee I have had. I loved the cappuccino and my partner likes the latte. I even bought their whole beans (Burundi), its also very good. Every time we are in Rochester, we make sure to have coffee here. read more

Great coffee! I had the opportunity to grab an almond milk cappuccino here on the way to the Amtrak station. The barista was very friendly, and I stuck around for a while to answer emails, etc. in their bright and airy seating section. (I even contemplated grabbing a second coffee to go, since the first was so great.) Definitely recommend, both for the superb coffee and the seating. read more

The coffee was good, but pretty expensive - you can get an equally-delicious drink for a cheaper price at numerous other coffee shops in Rochester. My main complaint was the décor. It was very cold and industrial, and the small prints on one wall weren't enough to make the place feel welcoming. There was only one (small) couch, and the rest of the seating was metal chairs or stools. There were two songs playing at once from adjacent speakers, which gave me a huge headache. The playlist itself varied from soft ballads to heavy metal - it was jarring! Overall, I wasn't impressed. read more

Keep the five star rating! Had amazing cappuccino with the owner and head roaster. Perfectly crafted, and will make it a must stop everytime we are in Rochester. read more

Excellent coffee and the young lady was the nicest, most cheerful barista. Definitely returning when in this part of town.

Delicious espresso drinks but the real 4 stars goes to the excellent service. Batista was so pleasant and had a lovely chat with her!

I was under the impression that a wider variety of pastries would be offered, but when I visited early on a Monday morning there were only a few cookies. However, I was really there for the coffee, which Fuego did not disappoint. I ordered a soy mocha and it was delicious, and absolutely beautiful. Would definitely recommend for the coffee! read more

Fuego Coffee Roasters - A soy mocha. The barista recommended to stir with the spoon about halfway through to keep the cocoa well mixed. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Rochester, New York

Finally! A great cup of coffee in downtown! So glad I came! Friendly staff who know their stuff.

Best place in town. I need to make more money just so I can go spend it on their coffee more than once every few months! Looking forward to them having more space/seating options! read more

Great baristas, great coffee, good all the way around. I would say its god to the last drop vut i believe that's someone else's slogan.

Easily the best coffee shop in Rochester. I am a self proclaimed coffee snob and Fuego delivers the goods. They have almost every method of brewing available - chemex, kalita, clever, aeropress, drip, espresso - you name it they have it. They always have a good selection of coffees to choose from for the specialty brewing methods and they're always excellent. The most important thing is that everyone who works there is extremely friendly, which is important because sometimes specialty coffee shops have an arrogant vibe going, but not Fuego. Do yourself a favor and stop in for an excellent coffee with a welcoming atmosphere. read more

The accolades are well deserved at this small coffee house. We arrived just as they were opening this morning and were treated to excellent coffee brewed by the competent and helpful Tony. Both hubby and I drink decaf, a fact which is sometimes greeted with derision and scorn by some baristas, ( I have a lively heart murmur, which does not present me with any serious health issues, but can be uncomfortable on caffeine. My type A husband simply doesn't need stimulants), but not here. Tony listed the several ways we could have our brew, and we chose a pour over. While we waited, Tony chatted amiably with us and made some local restaurant suggestions. He's clearly knowledgable about coffee and likes to share that with customers. I appreciate a coffee house where coffee is the true focus and the staff is skilled at what they do and cares...both qualities are present here. Very cool place with a nice vibe and great coffee. read more

Tony takes pride in the wonderful space he's created. He talked to us for a while about all the coffee offerings, how they were made, and the art scene in Rochester. Whether you're looking for a quick coffee or a thoughtful brew this is the place! read more

Good! Very cool vibe, no food just some cookies and pastries.

Fuego's coffee is, to me, the tastiest in town. I appreciate the in-depth flavor profiles provided by the baristas. I also appreciate that while they take their craft very seriously they do not judge me for my desire to put milk in my coffee, a stark contrast to my experience at another Rochester coffee parlor. Lastly, I appreciate their location as I live in the neighborhood. read more

truly the best sometimes I dream of their rich coffee when I'm stuck with only a Starbucks

This place has really great coffee. They don't brew a pot of the stuff and pour it into a cup to serve, they perform art with their coffee. I was stopping through Rochester and wanted coffee and stumbled upon this place. Am I glad that I did. Not only was everyone here, including the owner, awesome, they also gave me food recommendations, art studios to see and places to people watch. Anyone looking for great coffee, should stop by here and give yourself a real treat. read more

Today for research I went to Fuego Coffee Roasters in downtown Rochester. I was surprised to see that there building didnt look anything like the pics and video I saw on their website or user submissions on fb. Instead it looked like they started building a coffee shop and never finished. In the back there looks to be an unused bar and I didn't see a roaster nor smell coffee in the air. Their menu was rather small and they had donuts from a local donut shop and cookies from the Red Fern. I'm not sure of the style of music that was on. I sat next to the speaker and listened but I couldn't​ choose a genre, it wasn't enjoyable tho. I had a donut and a sweetened matcha iced latte. Neither was particularly wonderful and the matcha had no sweetness. I used the bathroom which was clean and had great toilet paper lol. I really didn't understand about the draw I had heard about going to this place as it lacked personality both in look and taste. I will not be returning. read more

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