I got The Benny but on their honey wheat toast. Less mess than a regular Benedict and the flavor is great! With the Lemon parsley aioli the Hollandaise is not missed. The service was friendly and prompt.
The dandelion chandeliers are really pretty and provide a art deco feel inside such a historic building. It's "hidden" in the first school in Rochester, The Pioneer School.
I was visiting Rochester and found this gem. It was so good I came here two days in a row. I got the Benny sandwich based on another review and they weren't wrong. The aioli sauce was so good. I had a breakfast burrito the next day and it was also amazing. The lattes are amazing too. The staff are friendly and quick. The building is also very cool! Definitely recommend.
Great food choices and the décor is very inviting. A little pricey but worth it.
2019 Update:
It is 2019 and I am back at my favorite lunch place in Rochester. This place is amazing, never dissapoints and always delivers on quality and food. Great job!
2023 Update:
Haven't been here in a while but it is just like I remember it. Food is awesome, coffee is great, and service is amazing. A true gem here in Rochester.
Tucked away in the historic Rochester Free Academy (1873) is one of the most delicious Reuben sandwiches I’ve ever had. Mike, the owner, greeted and served us and is just a genuinely delightful and funny human. Thanks, Mike! We’ll be back to your hidden gem of a Cafe!
Food was great! Cool vibe inside and the staff was very friendly too.
One of the best club sandwiches I've ever had. The bread was fantastic and the chicken was off the bone. Great quality, great flavors.
Friends and I were in Rochester briefly looking for something to eat, we were surprised at how quick and easy it was to order. We ordered two panini sandwiches, absolutely delicious! As you can see our plates are empty! We enjoyed the ambiance as well as the clean dining room and even the restrooms. Perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or coffee!!
The staff is great, seem to take pride in what they do. The food is amazing, I haven’t had a single item I didn’t like and at this point I’ve had half the menu. Iced lattes!! You are missing out if you haven’t been here.
Cute little shop! The wrap was delicious with the chicken, I just wish they went a little heavier on the pesto! Otherwise the coffees and the cookie was such a treat!
Hidden Gem! We stumbled upon this place, hesitant to go inside. Entered this official looking building walked down a long hallway to find a hidden cafe. Hmm so many choices. We chose the avocado toast. Homemade bread from a local bakery (sorry forgot the name) creamy avocado, sweet red onions sliced perfectly, with an over easy egg done just right! We also got a classic bacon, egg, and cheese on a freshly baked ciabatta bread. Service was superb! Definitely would return!
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