Ugly Duck Coffee

Best coffee in WNY! Wonderful space. Fantastic people.

Great space! Had a really solid Gibraltar too! I’d make this place a regular if I lived nearby.

I love stopping at this quaint coffee shop when I'm in the area. It'd located behind The Opa Shop and easily missed. LGBTQA+ friendly. The first time I visited with my 6mo and they didn't have highchairs and said they would get some. The second time I showed up when baby was 8mo, I was delighted to find highchairs. My favorite beverage is the Sunrise joint with oat milk. They also make a banging cappuccino. Many dietary options for those with restrictions. It can get a lil pricy since flavor add-ons are an extra fee so be careful, you likely overspend. I've only had the lemon poppy seed muffin, I'm not much pastry gal but judging by the room their pastries are good.

I'll never be as cool as all the hipsters in here but the espresso is so exquisite that nothing else matters.

And: the indoor plants have been given names. Love hanging here. The rare Rochester sun comes in beautifully.

The seating is wood, no cushions, there is no wifi, very small (conversations can easily be overheard) the beverages were good.

ON POINT.

First, I love that they recognize COVID is still rampant. All the employees had masks on and encourage masks on their patrons. Second, everyone was super nice and welcoming. But most importantly, the lavender latte is DELICIOUS. And they add little tiny rainbow sprinkles on top! The espresso is so smooth and delicious. I just wish they carried bigger cup sizes. Probably one of the best coffees I've had in Rochester!

They have some outdoor seating as well.

I ordered the snug. It was very good and exactly what I thought it would be. Also purchased a apricot pastry and that was very good too.

Phenomenal coffee, staff, and atmosphere. If you haven’t already, you should go!

Fantastic coffee and great service! The seating was a limited and a little cozy, but would recommend to family and friends.

Excellent service and a barista that knows how to do coffee. My single origin espresso was quite delicious. Everything done right. I wish this was my local coffee place. They would see me way too often.