Manzara Cafe
2341 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY
Crema's Take
“Manzara Cafe is a warmly hospitable spot where Turkish coffee and carefully crafted lattes share the menu with authentic, richly-flavored dishes like garlic lamb soup, all served by staff so genuinely kind they'll refuse your tip. The relaxed, welcoming atmosphere makes it equally perfect for a solo coffee ritual or lingering over pastries and games with friends, and regulars keep coming back because the quality and prices strike that rare, delightful balance that makes a place feel like a discovery worth sharing.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Amazing café. Kind, caring, and compassionate customer service. I tried to tip the young man for serving my coffee and food and he refused. The Turkish coffee was great. Will be back for more. The latte was just as delicious. The pastries were the star 🌟 🤩 ✨️ I devoured them they were so good. The cheese filled one that looks like am empanada was my favorite. I'll be ordering two next time. The beef filled one was my second favorite. Don't walk to get here....run. You will not be disappointed.
What a gem! Stopped in for some delightful Turkish coffee, absurdly good food, and relaxing game of chess. Highly recommended!
Seriously the best latte, smooth and light froth. The desserts were spot on and the flavors were authentic and rich. My husband had a garlic lamb soup (with vinegar) that he enjoyed and smelled delicious. Bonus…. It was open pretty late at 9pm. Perfect Friday date spot with private spots to sit.
This is probably my 4th time coming here in the last few months. It has quickly become my favorite brunch spot. The prices are wonderful for the quality that you receive - I’m obsessed with the berry waffles! The medium iced latte is only $4 and you get a lot of coffee! No extra charge for flavoring and there’s no option to tip, which is super refreshing for Rochester. The people are so nice - my boyfriend even spilled his coffee all over the floor once and they wouldn’t let him clean it up and brought him a brand new iced coffee free of charge 🥹🫶🏻 You don’t get that kind of service anywhere else, ever. The cafe itself is gorgeous, very clean aesthetic. The food is a bit slow to come out, but it’s WELL worth the wait, and the quality is perfect every time. I just make sure that I stop by when I have a few hours before I need to be somewhere. Additionally, being that this has been my 4th time here, the wait time has significantly improved from my first visit. Waiting is a welcome change of pace in a busy world though. I can’t say enough good things about this place; I tell all of my friends and family to come here, and will continue to spread the word! 10/10 experiences, I’ll definitely be a chronic customer!
Update: Ouch! I only stated what was facts. Nothing more and nothing less. My rating was 3 stars not 2. I hope everyone enjoy’s the 50% discount on me! Original Review: We have been meaning to come to this cafe for a while but didn’t get the opportunity until today. We ordered 2 Classic Cheese, 2 Loaded, Hot Chocolate with Cream and Turkish Tea. It pains me to write this review but here is what happened. When we arrived there were only 4 customers in the cafe. We placed our order and waited for our food. More customers came in after us and did the same. After 30 minutes we still didn’t receive our food but the customers that came after us had gotten theirs. After 50 minutes we still hadn’t been served so we addressed this with the owners. They were extremely polite and apologetic. We are looking forward to returning to sample some other dishes and add a few more stars. Maybe we will get to see the turkey walking around in the car park again!
Crema Reviews
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