Tip: Primarily a wholesale roaster without a standalone retail cafe. Find Aporia coffee at Locals Only on Alexander St and other partner cafes. Beans available for purchase online.
Fuego Coffee Roasters near Washington Square Park in Rochester roasts single-origin and blended coffees in-house, serving espresso and pour-overs daily.
Tip: Rotating pour-over menu changes as new lots arrive. Seasonal pop-ups at Brighton Farmers Market. Beans available for retail purchase at the cafe.
Fuego Coffee Roasters near Washington Square Park in Rochester roasts single-origin and blended coffees in-house, serving espresso and pour-overs daily.
Tip: Rotating pour-over menu changes as new lots arrive. Seasonal pop-ups at Brighton Farmers Market. Beans available for retail purchase at the cafe.
Specialty Coffee Roaster$henriettaMon-Fri 09:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-15:00
Union Place Coffee Roasters on Jefferson Road in Rochester roasts specialty coffees at the Genesee Valley Regional Market with cafe service six days a week.
Tip: Located in a commercial market district; drive-friendly for bean pickup. Wholesale roasting operation with a small cafe counter. Beans shipped nationally from the same address.
Specialty Coffee Cafe$south-wedgeMon 07:00-21:30, Tue 07:00-20:00, Wed 07:00-21:30, Thu 07:00-20:00, Fri 07:00-20:00, Sat 08:00-20:00, Sun 08:00-19:00
Boulder Coffee Co on Alexander St has anchored the South Wedge since 2005, running in-house roasting alongside an arts-forward lounge and reliable espresso.
Tip: Late evening hours make Boulder a reliable work spot through midweek. The rotating pour-over selection reflects their roasting calendar.