On a friend's recommendation, I made a point to stop in for coffee during my last trip, and I'm so…read moreglad I did. The café was charming and decked out for Pride Month, with colorful decor, posters for community events, and plenty of information on local resources. I also noticed a great selection of drink-related merch and add-ons. I ordered an iced shaken espresso with pistachio syrup--it was fantastic. This spot is officially on my list of must-visits anytime I'm in Rochester.

I really enjoyed equal grounds. I had a breakfast sandwich which was delicious and their chai has…read moregood flavor as well. I love the space inside as there's plenty of seating and games as well for others. It's in a good location in south wedge and there's a small lot in the back for parking too

I ordered the iced tea - it was as expected. I've been before and I knew I didn't like the tiramisu…read morelatte (it's too heavy for me with the Marscapone topping), but my friend really enjoyed hers! I love the little shopping area they have in the front of the store. They have such cute duck umbrellas! I have a gluten intolerance, and there weren't that many things on the menu I could have so I decided to ask if the burrito could be made as a bowl. The woman taking my order was awesome. She went to the kitchen to ask for me, and they said yes. I'm so glad I asked, it was soooo good. The lime crema sauce was refreshing. The beans were tasty. I just really appreciated that they could accommodate my dietary concerns.

Very nice looking cafe and decent seating. Parking is limited and seems to be street parking around…read morethe corner is the best bet. We ordered iced coffees but got hot. We're not that picky so we chose to drink them as is Instead of bother staff but I'm sure they would have helped fix it if asked. The lattes were very pretty and tasty. The mocha has a soft chocolate flavor which I prefer. Cookie my son got was great as well. They have a little shop area which I also enjoyed browsing. Bathroom is really nice BUT no changing station unless they want to count the wooden decorative table. Don't tempt me I'll use it Justice for parents just trying to exist in public spaces with their children! Overall I did really enjoy our stop in today!

I grew up in Rochester but have since moved away, and I was sad I didn't find this place sooner -…read moreor you know, when I actually lived and worked in Rochester. On a recent visit to Rochester, one of my friends and I met up at this cool location for a coffee and to catch up. There are options galore for drinks and they're so good. I loved my marshmallow latte. They have options for board games, events they host, and a small corner for small/local artists to share and sell their products. It was so interesting to explore and look around while I caught up with an old friend. Next time I'm in Rochester, I'm definitely coming back.

We are on a continuous search for great local cafés. This is the gem that sets the bar for…read moreRochester. Very relaxed ambience. Local students working on their laptops. Small families enjoying food. Couples and friends chatting over coffee. They support local businesses. We came on a Saturday afternoon, when students from RIT were given tables to show and sell their art in a non intrusive way. Coffee is really fantastic. I had an Americano, with their Espresso Blend. Roast master told me he does the sourcing, blending and roasting. This one had Ethiopian and Colombian beans. Fabulous blend of earthy and chocolate tones. I bought a pound to prepare with my French Press at hotel and the roaster grinded it to a perfect coarse. Side note: please never drink coffee from those hotel room machines. You can always do better! Come, have a coffee, have lunch, buy beans or ground coffee for your enjoyment at home. This is the type of place that makes café lovers feel right at home, even when traveling.

I have been on the search for a decent BEC in the city of Rochester since I have moved here from…read moreStrong Island and it be found at Hydra. This place is a diamond in the rough. Thank you Hydra for filling my obnoxious need for a solid egg sammy.

This place is so cute and cozy and welcoming. The staff greeted up so nicely. Our coffee was both…read morebeautiful and delicious. I got a Vanilla Latte. And a breakfast sandwich with bacon egg and cheese on a roll. I'd definitely come here again.

If you find yourself in Fairport, this is hands down my favorite place to get a latte. Not only can…read moreyou bring back a half gallon of your favorite latte to enjoy at home, but you can sit and enjoy a latte and food with friends in their beautiful seating area. I had been to this plaza before for Iron Smoke and for Pickleball (yea, I know, I'm 25 going on 65). But was lucky enough to try this location on a recent Rochester visit. This location easily makes my top 5 for Rochester area latte locations.

The good: matcha tea was great. Highly recommend mango or blueberry…read more The bad: food took 45 minutes to arrive. The toast and bread for the sandwiches was burnt. The terrible: the outside seating is right on the sidewalk and my family was harassed by a homeless woman three times for money. Overall: would return for drinks to go

Haven't been to the original location but I loved this spot! There's so much seating and wifi if…read moreyou want to work. There are several coffee and non coffee options too. I had the chai which was pretty standard for a chai. My friend ordered their seasonal mint matcha which was surprisingly refreshing. While I didn't try the food, I did see the menu and there seemed to be a variety of options there too. The space was clean and well maintained. They did seem to be short staffed too but our orders came out quick and it didn't feel delayed

We stopped in specifically because they advertise pour overs, but the experience didn't live up to…read moreexpectations. I ordered a Kenya pour over, and unfortunately it tasted closer to basic diner or convenience-store drip coffee--slightly burnt and lacking any of the clarity or flavor notes you'd expect from a properly prepared pour over. As someone who regularly makes pour overs at home, this was especially disappointing because there was no distinction in taste or quality. The preparation process also didn't feel intentional. The pour seemed rushed and inconsistent--initially a quick dump of water, then the barista stepped away to do other tasks, came back intermittently, and finished with a more uneven, spray-like pour. There didn't appear to be any timer use or focused brewing process, which may explain the lack of extraction quality. On top of that, pricing felt on the higher side. Milk alternatives and mocha add-ons each came with additional charges, which stacked up quickly. Service-wise, staff were polite but not particularly engaging or welcoming, which made the overall experience feel even more transactional. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this spot if you're going specifically for high-quality pour overs or craft coffee. It may work better for standard espresso drinks or quick stops, but it didn't deliver on the specialty coffee experience we were hoping for.

So thankful to finally explore this new addition to the neighborhood. I have been loving the new…read moreMiddle Eastern cafes that are popping up in our neighborhood. From my understanding, the owner is from Syria and I have some very good friends who are Syrian so it was good to experience more of their culture. The decor and space is beautifully decorated. They have 2 floors of ample seating room with comfy couches on the first floor and separate tables upstairs for studying, working or catching up with a friend. We tried their Chai tea and Pistachio latte and one of their tomato fatayers. They were out of some of their fatayer pastries since everything is made fresh but we appreciated trying what they still had for the day. Will definitely be back to try their specialty breakfast.

Everything is on point here from the service, the interior, and food. Everyone who works here is…read morewelcoming and kind. The interior is warm, beautiful, and inviting. A great place for all three meals as their menu is available all day. It is spacious and I can picture coming here for a coffee dessert and a book to enjoy. An Arabic breakfast is one of my favorite meals to have and knowing I can come here for an authentic meal is exciting. Today we got the tamarind chili iced tea, and it was unique sour and refreshing. We got an assortment of 6 dips/sides with warm bread. An absolute treat. This place is open until 12am on weekends and 10pm on weekdays so call ahead just in case you're planning to come late. So happy something is open past 9pm for a late bite.

On a very gray day, we popped in for a quick bite for breakfast. We were greeted by friendly…read morestaff who took our order. Mia went out of her way to provide customer service that was over and above. In a transactional world, her personal touch was special and we'll definitely be back!

Friendly staff. Amazing cinnamon rolls and quality coffee. It's somewhat loud indoors with music…read morebut there is outside seating as well.