The best cafes in Rochester

6 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Montgomery Court

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Relaxed eatery and cafe offering a range of coffee drinks and sandwiches, as well as burritos.

1241 Park Ave

“Relaxed eatery and cafe offering a range of coffee drinks and sandwiches, as well as burritos.”

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Winter Swan Coffee

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Floral and plant shop featuring a menu of coffee drinks and seating.

43 Russell St

“Floral and plant shop featuring a menu of coffee drinks and seating.”

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Canaltown Coffee Roasters

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Relaxed coffee emporium, serving fair-trade beans and roasting them in-house alongside house-baked treats.

1805 East Ave C

“Relaxed coffee emporium, serving fair-trade beans and roasting them in-house alongside house-baked treats.”

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Sips Coffee & Cafe

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Friendly eatery offering sandwiches, wraps, coffee and desserts in a cozy venue with outdoor seats.

149 Pattonwood Dr

“Friendly eatery offering sandwiches, wraps, coffee and desserts in a cozy venue with outdoor seats.”

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Pawsitive Cafe

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Downtown's first cat cafe, Pawsitive Cafe, pairs cozy vibes with a hot drink and a room full of adoptable kitties, ideal decompression…

115 East Ave · ✓ checked Jul 29

“Downtown's first cat cafe, Pawsitive Cafe, pairs cozy vibes with a hot drink and a room full of adoptable kitties, ideal decompression after a long Rochester week. Grab a friend, check their events, and leave lighter, fur-glittered, and maybe one whiskered step closer to adopting.”

From the Rochester newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Boulder Coffee Co.

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Boulder Coffee Co. keeps Rochester caffeinated with locally roasted, ethically sourced beans, an eclectic, cozy vibe, and breakfast served…

100 Alexander St · ✓ checked Aug 7

“Boulder Coffee Co. keeps Rochester caffeinated with locally roasted, ethically sourced beans, an eclectic, cozy vibe, and breakfast served all day plus sandwiches that hit right. Check the community calendar for free weekly open mic comedy and music, then browse local art while you sip something comforting.”

From the Rochester newsletter, August 13, 2026

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