Quinne M.

The tiramisu latte is amazing and 100% worth the hype. I got the hash browns which were not my favorite but I would eat here again and try something else. It can get insanely busy here but the drinks came out fast. Yum!

Amanda P.

Been a few times now and this place has blowwnnn up! Hot cofffee and breakfast spot for Rochester!!! Amazing coffee drinks, unique breakfast options. Sometimes the drinks take a second but they are well worth it! Cute gifts inside as well, and outdoor seating for the summer months ! Kind staff and beautiful interior and exterior as well.

Hima V.

Cozy & spacious coffee shop. Lots of options for breakfast including pastries, juices & smoothies. They have their seasonal lattes too. Ordering was a breeze and service was prompt given the rush hour over the weekend. I had their hot honey & cinnamon latte and the asparagus danish. The latter was excellent. I'd go back.

Sarah S.

Great spot to study with lots of seating. Big windows and lots of light upstairs with plenty of outlets. They play pretty good music too. My main complaint is the price point for food quality. I had a small tiramisu latte which, don't get me wrong, was delicious, but was $10 for not much coffee. What really bothered me was that the breakfast sando was $11 before tax and was mediocre at best. I expected a dish from a Swan family restaurant to be gourmet level, but this sandwich was merely ok. Nothing special and definitely not worth $11. Didn't even come with any sides. The pictured meal cost me $23 before tip.

Jen R.

I haven't tried the food yet, just the coffee drinks but they've been great. I keep coming back for the Iced Tiramisu Latte, which was a lovely surprise. If you get the chance, definitely give it a try. Since this place is part of the Swan Family of Restaurants, you can sometimes find their Lost Meatball Sauce and the same pasta they use at Vern's. They also sell cookbooks, various pantry items, grab and go drinks, and more. If you're into fresh sourdough, you can even order a loaf for Saturday pickup through their website. I can't speak for the food, but the place is always busy whenever I stop in. For parking, you've got a small lot across the street or street parking on Park Avenue.

Christina B.

The tiramisu latte is amazing along with the BEC on an everything bagel. Space is cozy to work or catch up with a friend!

Omgoodness. Wow. The cinnamon bun was absolutely delicious, the breakfast burrito was the absolute best we've ever had, and the bagel, lox, pickled onions, and cream cheese was soooo good. The carrot cake latte was good, too. Could use more of the carrot cake syrup but the mascarpone took it over the top.

Scott W.

We tried Pearson's for lunch today -- part of the Swan Family of restaurants (Leonore's, Lento, Dorado, Roux). Somehow we had missed this one. Of course, it was also fantastic! It was a bustling coffee and sandwich shop off of Park Ave. with a very cool vibe. The place was packed. Our to-go order was outstanding. We split an "Denny's Caesar Salad", which was a super interesting mix with the best breadcrumbs we've ever tasted. We also sampled the Chopped Italian which was on lively bread and a nice "antipasto"-style mix. So tasty. We also tried the Hot Fried Tofu Sandwich was among the best tofu preps we've ever tasted. We also washed it down with a lovely Maple Chai. What a great place. Parking was a little tight, but otherwise great. We will be back for more!

Ani M.

Came in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised! I was not able to visit the old Glen Edith location but the coffee here was excellent. I went with a plain latte and the espresso was smooth! What shocked me was the water bagels, truly the only bagel i've had in Rochester that came close to the bagels I get at home in NJ/NY. My friend loved her chicken salad sandwich. I also loved the setup of this place: the downstairs is full of people chatting while the upstairs is a more quiet area for people doing work. Very cozy with plenty of seating AND OUTLETS! Overall, another great addition to the Swan group. Javas on Gibbs will always be my number one spot, but Pearsons is sitting at second place. Can't wait to come back and try more of the speciality lattes and brunch food!

Sydney R.

Today was my first time coming to Pearson's and I have to say, it was amazing. I was able to get a gluten free breakfast (the pearson's plate) and a latte that was worthy of writing home about. It is a shame I didn't know about this cafe before moving to Boston because I would've been here all the time. The tiramisu latte has to be one of my favorite lattes that I've ever had in my life. And the breakfast plate? Amazing. I loved the garlic aioli on top of the potatoes and the fried eggs. It was an amazing substitute for bread (which is usually what I'm offered at cafes that serve breakfasts). The staff was so friendly as well. I loved being able to chat with everyone and get to know the baristas who were complimenting my library tote bag (which is decorated like an old library card). This was my last coffee place to try in Rochester before I go back home to Boston and I'm lucky to have left on such a good note :) - [ ] Java's cafe - 16 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604 (closes at 11pm) - - [x] Chai guy - 729 Park Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 (closed at 5) - as always, chai guy is a must stop location when I'm in Rochester. It's a true tragedy that chai guy doesn't have the iced eggnog chai year round, because that's the best iced latte in the world. No one can convince me otherwise. This time, I got the chocolate almond chai which was pretty good! I was also very pleased to see that they have a load of gluten free and vegan treats, so I was also able to pick up a pastry before I went on my way for the day. The staff is always so nice here and they have amazing Rochester recommendations. Also in this area are a lot of Rochester staples such as cafe sasso, pearson's, stever's, red fern, and Parkleigh. Theres even a pittsford dairy location right next door! If you're doing a coffee crawl like I've been doing, this is the perfect stop to hit up!