Canaltown Coffee Roasters

Canaltown has been roasting coffee in the same location for 31 years, and they've learned a lot of things over this period, so when they have a blend called "Rochester's Choice", you know it's based on experience.

Currently, my wife and I have been enjoying the organic Peruvian and making our own Rochester's choice by mixing half regular roast and half French roast, so good I included a picture.

Very impressive and this place is a hidden gem. Can't beat freshly roasted coffee that's done on display. The friendly owner explained all the different beans offered and mentioned he's traveled to some of the growers estates. He even let us watch a batch of coffee being roasted and explained the process. This inside is not fancy but it's a great experience, excellent coffee, and not overpriced. Worth a visit, especially if you value and appreciate fresh roasted coffee beans.

Absolutely best coffee and cappuccino in town! I always buy Canaltown's dark roast to make my own espresso at home. I am Italian and I care a lot about coffee, it's an important ritual for me and I feel that at Canaltown they feel the same. My mum came to Rochester twice and she always want to go there for a cappuccino. I highly recommend it.

Latte wasn’t sweet but could be good if you like the stronger time. It was quaint — cute in that way, but not updated.

Pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Good service. Good tea and coffee.

I am ashamed to say I have never been here before.
Quaint small no frills coffee shop. They put all their effort into great coffee and espresso. They have some good looking deserts, local art to view and comfy chairs to relax in.
The proprietor was very helpful and offered some samples of brewed coffee while I waited in line.
I am not disappointed and will add their beans into my rotation.
Thanks for a great visit !

My favorite coffee in Rochester (note that I tend to prefer darker roasts.) Great espresso drinks, fantastic selection of beans, very friendly staff. The Mocha Java blend - a dark and medium mix, unflavored despite what the name seems to imply - is my personal favorite.

I've shopped here many times in the past and they always have great coffee. Went back there recently and they're as good as ever. Nice local small business. Try some different beans and other goodies.

Nice little, locally roasted coffee house. Tucked in a small shopping center on East ave, right across from Wegmans. I liked that this place wasnt too assuming letting the coffee speak for itsel, unlike other places that highlight that they can make a leaf of the top of your latte. Heard about this place from a friend and was in the city looking for a quiet place for afternoon coffee. I got my usual, straight black coffee and their Rochester blend had full bodied and flavor. Wife got a irish creme latte that she really enjoyed. BONUS, although they dont make their own pastries, we did notice that they did get some of them at least from Savoias! Wife and I split a couple shortbreads and a biscotti. Impressive selection of whole bean coffee on site. Would recommend for a great cup of coffee if you are in the area.

Nice cozy cafe ☕