Jen R.

Met up with a friend here, and I believe it's owned by the same folks who run Dogtown. This space has seen a few concepts come and go over the years, but honestly, I think this is the best iteration yet. The vibe is great two levels, lots of light, and if you're a plant lover, you'll be in heaven. I tried the peanut butter bar (absolutely scrumptious!) and ordered a cappuccino with a shot of toasted marshmallow. It was nice, though I didn't really taste much of the flavor shot and the drink was a bit small. Oh well still cozy and satisfying overall. I'm glad I finally made it over to Hydra, and I'll definitely be back. Street and shared parking available nearby.

Kaylie D.

Hydra is the best coffee shop in Rochester hands down! The vibe is immaculate and clean. Friendly staff and my coffee was so good. Their bites are made in house by the best baker around. Definitely stop in.

Savannah B.

As a college student, Hydra is my multiple times-a-week stop for a super fast breakfast between classes. I have tried many of their drinks and food, and I know for sure that they have the absolute best quiches in Rochester, and their desserts are just as good. The key lime pie bars are one of my favorite desserts. I love their lattes and chai, but I always find their matcha lacking. The powder is always clumpy on the bottom, and the flavor is off, but other than that, their drink menu is great! I do have to knock off one star because their bottom-floor seating is a bit cramped, and there is no accessible entrance or way to get to the second-floor seating, which is hard for my disabled family members. They also do not have an accessible bathroom if you can get inside. The staff here is super friendly and always has the food and drinks pumping out like crazy and I have never had to wait more than ten minutes for food and drinks even at super busy times. Overall a great coffee shop, but keep the accessibility in mind!

Marissa B.

Lovely little coffeehouse. The vibes here are wonderful; with lots of bright natural lighting and hanging plants. Plenty of seating with a cozy upstairs level. The pricing is very affordable and priced lower than many other coffee shops in the area. I ordered an iced matcha. It was delicious and the helpful barista working went out of her way to inform me they don't automatically make it with sugar. Would love to come back on a sunny day to try the outdoor seating and food menu.

Mei N.

The breakfast sandwich rolls here are some of the best I've ever had and the maple sriracha sauce pairs so well with the sandwich. House made syrups are really good too! Lighting is perfect for getting work done and staff are super nice. I just wish there was more seating and heating (door frequently opens, really only an issue in winter)

Danielle S.

Hydra is a coffee shop located next to Dogtown. This building has been so many things, but this might be the most enjoyable iteration. There are 3-4 stairs to walk up to enter, and parking is in the Dogtown lot. It's a small and welcoming shop with lots of live plants, art on the walls, and a few small tables. I had a cappuccino ($4), the vegan breakfast sandwich ($7.50), and got a honey lavender scone ($4) to go. The cappuccino was delicious but small. I'm so American for this, but I need my morning coffee to be the size of my head. The vegan breakfast sandwich features tempeh bacon, a tofu "egg" patty, and a spicy sauce. I got it on a plain roll, but everything rolls are also available. The spiciness was just a touch hot for 7:45 am, but it was tasty. I had the scone later and it was great too - not dry and crumbly, flavorful but not overwhelming. I'll definitely be back to try other things!

David E.

Fabulous little coffee shop! What a cute interior and great service. I had a chai latte, which was spot on. I will definitely have to come back and try their spritz!!!

Kenya M.

Rochester Quiet Reading Guild met at Hydra. Good coffee and snack options. It was packed for an early Saturday afternoon. There's more seating upstairs.

Pretty good food, hit or miss for others but breakfast sandwich was good. Tempeh bacon wasn't bacon textured or flavored, even as tempeh--it was more of a lightly cooked medium-thick slab without any crisp, with a super sweet taste that put the whole thing off. Quiche was okay, light and not water-logged. Service was also hit or miss but nice people. Outdoor seating available but lots of big ants. Prices are very reasonable.

Lea H.

Just opened on Monroe, owned by the same folks who own DogTown. The parking lot is the small lot shared by dog town. Staff was friendly. The decor is warm and inviting. We got cold brews and breakfast sandwiches. The coffee is strong (which is great). The breakfast sandwich came on perfectly soft rolls and was perfectly composed. They did not have any ketchup or condiments which is the only negative.

Bo S.

Delicioso! Fast. And cozy! The breakfast sandwiches here are quite hearty - be sure to get the bun with the everything seasoning on it! They have several options for cheeses and meats. You could get, for example, bacon and Gouda. You could also get, for example, sausage and cheddar. I got a coffee with - wait for it - pumpkin spice flavor shot IN IT! There are also a plethora of scones, sweet and savory.

Jill F.

This is our 3rd trip to Hydra Coffeehouse and it's so fresh and delicious every time. They have flavors that I've never seen before like rosemary brown sugar, blueberry tarragon, or maple sage. Today I got a grape pie iced latte and it was perfection. Nice strong coffee flavor. Make sure to ask for it in a to go cup if you're a leisurely sipper. The food rotates but there's always something delicious to choose from. Their hand pies are flaky and stuffed full. Today they had a choice of sausage gouda, or broccoli cheddar. I had the broccoli cheddar and I'll be dreaming about it all day. They had both sweet or savory scones, the maple walnut scone had a glaze on it and wasn't too dry like many scones I've had before. They also have cookies or brownies or some kind of treat to choose from. Many vegetarian or vegan options as well. I'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend Hydra.

Taylor B.

Cute, trendy coffee shop next to Dogtown in Rochester. Decided to check it out while we're in town. The decor here is great and the space is cozy. Menu is clear and all the food is displayed in a pastry case beside the register. We decided to try the matcha latte, cortado, espresso, and one of their hand pies. Overall we enjoyed it and the service was pretty friendly. I wish I had gotten a latte with one of the house-made syrups as the matcha latte hardly had enough matcha in it so it tasted mostly of oat milk. We enjoyed the other drinks and the hand pie quite a bit though! Really cute space that seems to be quite popular - there's various seating upstairs and downstairs.