Ugly Duck Coffee
89 Charlotte St, Rochester, NY
Crema's Take
“Ugly Duck Coffee is a Rochester gem that takes its espresso seriously, with baristas who genuinely know their craft and aren't afraid to get a little playful about pour sizes. The space itself buzzes with energy and welcomes you to linger over carefully made drinks, whether you're grabbing a quick shot or settling in to experience their specialty drinks paired with excellent pastries. It's the kind of place where the staff remembers you, the coffee tastes noticeably better than anywhere else in town, and the quirky personality of the shop makes every visit feel like discovering something special.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
I really want to give this place five stars, but I just ordered a snug 12 oz coffee to go. After the foam it was probably close to 10 or 9 oz and after a tiny sip or two, the coffee was already more than halfway gone. So disappointing because I really enjoy this coffee, but I…
Genuinely the best coffee shop in all of Rochester. I am always trying to bring people to Ugly Duck to experience how delicious their coffee tastes. Staff is always friendly, the space is super welcoming, and of course, the coffee is fantastic. Love their merch as well- I'm…
First time here, Tiny little cup about 2 1/2 oz I was looking for A nice cup of coffee she brought this little thing out and I said wow this is small I would like a bigger cup and she said oh well this is The way the it comes and I said well I would like a bigger cup and she…
Excellent! I stopped for a shot of espresso, just to check if I’d come back some other time or not. The first impression was great! Bob was friendly, acknowledged my presence at the register and I only waited 30 seconds to put my order. He’s definitely the light in the place. I…
This place is buzzing! If you like espresso then this is where you need to be. They also have a good range of hot drinks. On offer are some quirky merchandise and select coffees. The interior is tastefully decorated with fantastic seating. So pleased that there was no loud…
Crema Reviews
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