Equal Grounds

So this is as close to my dream coffee shop as I’ve ever come in Rochester. #1, Truly quality coffee, wonderful people behind the counter who don’t mind getting it just right, and in front of the counter, too. There is seating with good light if you need to work and more cozy if you want to sit and talk. Great music, the perfect menu to sustain a day’s work, and dog friendly too? Yup, that too. Please open one in Ithaca 😉

Cool atmosphere, delicious coffee. The breakfast sandwich made your way was awesome. Egg, cheddar, and Canadian bacon on an everything bagel, yum!

I just wish they didn't drop a sign on the table right in front of me that read, "This table reserved at 4pm"... at 3:30. There were no other empty seats so I was essentially kicked out. Not even the courtesy of speaking to me. Just a snide dropoff. I hate to say it, but that type insider treatment is hypocritical for a business so heavily influenced by equality and inclusion.

Guess what? We all have the same DNA. Even customers that aren't personal friends with the staff.

Great vibe, great music, great coffee. We are a fan of the spiced chai.

OOOH EQUAL GROUNDS. On God this place is iconic, walk in and this amazing barista yells compliments at me and gives me huge gender euphoria, then proceeds to make the best hot chocolate I've ever had. The vibe of this place is amazing and should be felt by all. 10/10

Just went there today for the first time. The coffee house was so comfy and cozy. Loved the board game section and of course the food and coffee were great too! Can't wait to go back. A true little gem in the neighborhood.

It is so nice to be in a place and feel not just ok, but validated.

Ordered an iced chai and slice of cake. Both were wonderful, and the person helping me was pleasant and accommodating.

This is one of my favorite places in Rochester. They have a great community, a wonderful atmosphere, great products (with home made creme fresh!) and friendly employees (several of whom I've have grown to know.) They are supportive of the community by offering promotional space, participating in community events, even lending a home to local meetings and gatherings. It's a great place to hang out and talk, get work done, eat, even play a game from their game selection. If you have not checked this place out, please do so, they are warm and welcoming and I highly recommend it.

Had a great experience this morning. We just moved to the area and the staff provided some great recommendations of places in Rochester to check out. They also let us bring our dog in while ordering to go, which was really nice. The cafe mocha with homemade whipped cream was great.

The lady who took my order was very sweet, but my smoothie lacked flavor and was VERY watery. For almost $6?? I feel like I got robbed of my money. Such a cute cafe though with very welcoming people.

The staff are friendly, the egg sandwich on a croissant was absolutely delicious, and the coffee is top notch. Great atmosphere with a variety of seating options. Plenty of parking too!