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Boulder Coffee Co Cafe and Lounge
100 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14620, United States
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Boulder Coffee Co Cafe and Lounge
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Ke
Review №1

Great spot to hang out. Get some work done, meet up for business or a date. Hopefully see some music and comedy again

Se
Review №2

Great little Cafe, actually quite spacious! Got an old school swag, artsy and earthy feel. Very friendly and welcoming staff, 5 stars for you guys. Great vibes, good spot to get something done or meet up. Cappuccino is good. I will be back 👍

Ic
Review №3

People were so nice there. Great atmosphere. The food and drinks were top notch. I was a bit confused because I ordered an alcoholic beverage and the person I was with was asked to be IDd also which was weird because they just got coffee. All in all it was a good experience and I will be returning again.

Jo
Review №4

I got a frozen latte and a mudslide. They were both delicious. Also got the extra mudslide that didnt fit in my cup, that was nice. The staff were friendly and sociable. The whole environment and vibe was very relaxing and comfy. They have alot of really awesome local art to look at and buy, plus their outside sitting area is also really nice and cozy. Would definitely recommend, it would be a nice place for a casual date.

Su
Review №5

I love walking down to spend time here when I have my car in for repairs. The coffee and food are great!

Ja
Review №6

A nice experience, great place for live music and a cup of joe. The staff are polite and welcoming.

Gr
Review №7

BEST PLACE EVER for taking my laptop and a friend to go work on classwork, have some coffee and soup or salad, and forget about how stressed I am. This coffee shop brings me and my friends so much happiness and I hope that it is around for a very long time!

Sa
Review №8

Looks and feels like an old place. The coffee is good. The barista was very friendly and appeared to know a lot of the locals. The baked goods were alright. I didnt get to taste their breakfast offerings. Worth visiting again if I am in the area.

Da
Review №9

1000th review! Great place for coffee and baked goods. Theyve earned all their five star ratings. Ive been going there for years with friends, dates, alone, and casual business meetings.

Em
Review №10

Delicious coffee, comfortable atmosphere to hang out in, and cool decor!

Ça
Review №11

Amazing atmosphere and the food is delicious. I got a London fog, phenomenal. My friend got an iced mocha, tasty. We both shared a Spicy Alexander Breakfast Sandwich, ambrosian.

Be
Review №12

Always my favorite spot to hangout and get work done. Staff is friendly, and generally the right amount are on at any given time to handle the customer volume efficiently. Love both the standard and alcoholic drinks. Food is a bit pricey but tasty.

Ma
Review №13

Friendly staff and good food, even when busy. Cool vibe, variety of seating options, and interesting art! (Seating comfort varies)I dont know enough about coffee to compare it to others, but my mocha was tasty!

Re
Review №14

Stopped quickly for a latte to go. Coffee and service was good. Only wish I had time to try breakfast. It smelled amazing and sounded delicious from the menu board description. Very hipster/hippy vibe which was okay by me.

Al
Review №15

I adore this place. Coffee is great, the snacks and soup are soup-perb !!!!! The atmosphere is always a vibe. I would love to become a regular.

A
Review №16

Best espresso beans ever! I love their selection of teas too.

Fr
Review №17

Friendly ladys at the counter, good coffee and wifi, need I say more?

Ch
Review №18

Delightful coffee and a nice outdoor patio!

Se
Review №19

Nice coffee house. Lots of space and areas to lounge. An outside area too. Lots of food and drink options.

Se
Review №20

Cool comfortable spot with a stage and art on the walls. Place has a cool community vibe! Grab a beverage, coffee or cocktails and a light snack and get to know your neighbors or travels like us who stumble into the coolest places when traveling (from SF, CA)☮️🌲❤️

Ja
Review №21

Awesome spot for great coffee! One of the best caramel macchiatos i have ever had. Big, open space would be great to work from. Music isnt too loud. Will definitely go back!

Be
Review №22

The people at cafe was amazing!! They were super friendly and let us know that we are allowed to bring dogs as long as dogs are well-behaved dogs. The food was perfect and wasnt that greasy at all! The drinks are absolutely delicious and I can see why people love to go there!!! I would recommend anyone who are coffee or tea lovers to go to this place for a drink!

Em
Review №23

Pricey but its nice to splurge at. Quiet atmosphere perfect for inspiring connection. They also offer designer beer

Ol
Review №24

Awesome atmosphere and interior, a lot of old fashioned TVs and furniture, creates an amazing vibe. A small stage for evening performances. Not a big choice of pastry, however the coffee is great. An awesome and attentive barista. Also has a small parking.

K
Review №25

Great coffee and cocktails any time if day!

Pi
Review №26

Took a while to get food but once it arrived it was really good. Vegetarian options. Outdoor seating

Al
Review №27

Always a great shop since she opened it.

Ev
Review №28

Good drinks and a good atmosphere. Only complaint is that the seating could be more comfortable.

Na
Review №29

Great coffee, great atmosphere, not too busy, excellent artwork. We will go here again!

Da
Review №30

The service is always amazing here and the food always taste terrific too. The atmosphere is one of a kind and they have awesome item selection.

PA
Review №31

Met some friends here. Had a couple bottles of FizPop diet root beer. Several couches for people who like to read and drink their beverages. Lots of munchies available

AB
Review №32

Great coffee, great atmosphere. Nice staff.

Vi
Review №33

Today I had my coffee at Boulder.The atmosfear very good

He
Review №34

Love this little spot! Great coffee drinks and nice atmosphere!

Bu
Review №35

The best coffin spot in Rochester. Great atmosphere, spacious, amazing coffee tea and muffins. Their red velvet muffin is the best.

Ya
Review №36

The space is fun and eclectic, but unfortunately if you are coming here to get work done, the WiFi is very spotty and slow. Food and coffee is ok, coffee only served in to go cups. Expecting better quality for the price.

Je
Review №37

Love this coffee shop! The have tons of options,they also have gluten fred healthy options for celiac. Service was quick and friendly. Tons of seating and very different decorations. Artsy,and comfortable. I will definitely come here everytime I am in the area.

BE
Review №38

Got locked out of my apartments and girlfriend was fast sleep. I only have two poorly-rated Starbucks and Tim Hortons near me so I ubered a ride to Boulders. The latte that I ordered was decent. The barista was so nice, the atmosphere was so cozy. Made my morning 250% better than how it started. There’s plenty of seating and seems like an awesome place for brunch with friends. Definitely will be my new place in town!

Je
Review №39

Cute coffee shop and good service. ☺️

Al
Review №40

Coffee could be better. It is too hot and the milk has big bubbles on the foam.

Ho
Review №41

Best breakfast sandwich Ive had in a long time. Good coffee, hipster atmosphere, good music, good vibes all around!

Ad
Review №42

Barista was awesome! I will say if youre going to meet a friend and have a conversation- be mindful it seems most people are independently working. I felt like I may have been a bit loud, despite just talking with a friend.

V
Review №43

Love the tumeric coffee.

Me
Review №44

Nice ambience and workers, but coffee was super sweet and could barely taste the coffee flavor anymore.

He
Review №45

This is the BEST coffee in Rochester! They really know how to make a mean latte!I usually get a blueberry vanilla latte and it tastes like a blue berry muffin in a drink! My mouth is watering just thinking about it.They also have such an adorable ambiance with vintage TVs everywhere, old signs and chalkboards for their drink menu, and vintage couches that you can sit on (not in the middle of the pandemic).High key recommend!! Also-the scones are reallly moist and delicious!

Ta
Review №46

My husband and I visited Boulder Coffee Co today for the very first time! We were very impressed by the friendly baristas, yummy food, and coffee/tea! I got an Iced Vanilla Chai Tea with oat milk and swear it is one of the best in Rochester I have had so far. My husband really enjoyed his Maplewood Melt as well! Overall, an amazing first experience and we are excited to return!

Da
Review №47

I almost gave it a 4 only because you always have to wait for coffee when you go there So my daughter and I decided we just cant go there if were in a hurry Otherwise we absolutely love it

cl
Review №48

Great cup of coffee and egg sandwich! The staff was very friendly. Ill definitely go again. I cant wait to go back when indoor dining is open again to have the full experience. But still its a great little place!

Cy
Review №49

I really liked Boulder Co Cafe, the sandwiches are yummy and the variety of tea and coffee are nice. You must try! 👍👍

Jo
Review №50

Barista served us even though they were about to close. Fantastic espresso.

Ki
Review №51

Best coffee stop in the city of Rochester for the sole reason that they have parking and enough seating! The Jefferson’s airplane breakfast sandwich is to die for and the coffee is always brewed to perfection. Welcoming atmosphere with plenty of seating. Must get there early on weekends as seating will go fast since it’s a popular joint! I find that it is often cold in the winter time so you will need sweaters to remain comfortable. Accommodating to customers and responsive to customer concerns.

Re
Review №52

Thrilled to find a great coffee shop in Rochester, and Im sure Ill be there many more times while my son goes to college there. I got a London Fog and it was very good.

Ad
Review №53

Nice environment to meet with a small group of friends or to do some work if you dont need reliable wifi.

Ke
Review №54

Great place to relax. Nice atmosphere. Great coffee and expresso.

Ji
Review №55

Nice place, outside area not so clean though

Mi
Review №56

Great atmosphere and selection of beverages and snacks.

Za
Review №57

Love the coffee and the staff are typically very friendly and helpful.

Mi
Review №58

Good food & teas, very friendly staff!

Ma
Review №59

Parking lot in serious need of repairs! Make sure you have your offroad vehicle or some extra money for a front end alignment.

Ch
Review №60

Wonderful service! Great coffee!

El
Review №61

Great breakfast sandwich and coffee. Friendly service too 😁

al
Review №62

This is a great place to hold networking meetings if your person that you are meeting isnt too uptight. It is roomy - comfortable at times filled with lively conversation that might make it too loud for an oldster. I am old so I can say that. I like it and the coffee is always fresh. Plus thy sport some beers and wine. Gotta love that.

Ma
Review №63

Love the place. Great atmosphere, and coffee! And drinks. Nice place to meet friends and relax.

Ke
Review №64

Coffee. Done well. Owner... not so much.

Je
Review №65

Ive been to quite a few coffee shops since I started working in Roc. The coffee here is the best Ive had so far. If you are like me and want a boring delicious coffee... go. I get the Tanzanian Red-eye, its perfect. I dont do fancy, good luck with youz that do!

Je
Review №66

My son brought me here for coffee. It is a unique coffee place where the staff is very friendly! Our drinks were amazing! We enjoyed the outside seating area!

Je
Review №67

This is my favorite downtown Cafe. Favorite latte at the price point. I only get them here unless I have no choice. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Fast service. Parking lot!

Mi
Review №68

Nice place, with a large part shade, part sun outdoor seating arrangement.

Sh
Review №69

Great drinks and atmosphere. One of the better cafes to get work done

Ca
Review №70

Love this place! Atmosphere is chill and very relaxing! If I could give 10 stars I would!

La
Review №71

Its rare to find a place that has great food and great coffee. The cappuccino I got was the best Ive ever had, hands down.

Hi
Review №72

Dog friendly!! Good coffee!

Va
Review №73

Cool comfortable spot with a stage and art on the walls. Place has a cool community vibe! Grab a beverage, coffee or cocktails and a light snack and get to know your neighbors or travels like us who stumble into the coolest places when traveling (from SF, CA)☮️🌲❤️

Na
Review №74

Best coffee stop in the city of Rochester for the sole reason that they have parking and enough seating! The Jefferson’s airplane breakfast sandwich is to die for and the coffee is always brewed to perfection. Welcoming atmosphere with plenty of seating. Must get there early on weekends as seating will go fast since it’s a popular joint! I find that it is often cold in the winter time so you will need sweaters to remain comfortable. Accommodating to customers and responsive to customer concerns.

Mo
Review №75

Super nice place! Great cappuccino, friendly service!

Ju
Review №76

This is a great place to hold networking meetings if your person that you are meeting isnt too uptight. It is roomy - comfortable at times filled with lively conversation that might make it too loud for an oldster. I am old so I can say that. I like it and the coffee is always fresh. Plus thy sport some beers and wine. Gotta love that.

Ny
Review №77

Wednesday nights are lit

Wi
Review №78

Great space, vibe, food, and of course, coffee.

Co
Review №79

Loved the atmosphere, I was going to go to another popular coffee shop, but they are always so crowded. So my friend recommended we go to Boulders. Was not crowded at all. I ordered hot chocolate, it was delicious with whipped cream and all! I will definitely be going back again!

De
Review №80

LOVE THIS PLACE! Regular customer almost everyday! Super friendly staff, great coffee and great sandwiches

Jo
Review №81

Every time i order food i pick up wat I didnt order u called them after ure at ure job nowing that they gave u the wrong food put u on hold for 10 minutes to c if u hang up and if u dont all she says is sorry and take my money i work hard for for food i didnt want how fare is this for sing food on ppl they didnt order just because am stuck at work and cant leave i lose money agai but it gets better there dealing with food no hairnets no gloves no mask how is this place still open wy the state or no 1 haves done nothing.?

Di
Review №82

Perfect, eclectic, artsy, perfect barista treats, healthy baked goods.

Ga
Review №83

Very good sandwich

Ti
Review №84

Love all the art on the walls

Tr
Review №85

I had their mocha made with almond milk and it was okay. I wish they carried oat milk for people with allergies. Almond milk does not make a very good latte :(

Da
Review №86

Pre-covid, Boulder fostered one of the closest communities of musicians and comedians I had ever seen through their open mics. Every week I used to go and they were fantastic. Sadly with covid, the community atmosphere is kind of weakened, but their coffee is still excellent and it’s a super nice place to go relax and do work.

T
Review №87

Service and the atmosphere, not to mention they serve one darn good cup of Joe.

se
Review №88

Awesome ambiance with a good selection of coffee, tea, and snacks. The staff are super great, too. The outside seating out back is a nice space to enjoy java and the sun. Parking and city driving to get here can be a hassle, but a minor one for a peaceful place to work, relax, or hang out with friends. A great spot for an initial meet up for any new online friends.

Gl
Review №89

First of all, my red-eye mocha espresso drink was delicious. But thats all in addition to the care this staff puts into making this place super comfy! The performance space looks very nice. Im posting a shot if the stage and a close-up of the P.A. head in case any fellow musicians need it. I didnt see any monitor speakers, be warned. And the P.A. head is covered with dust! Someone, please dust it off, or it will get crunchy! All in all I had a pleasant firt-time coffee drinking experience at this restaurant.

Da
Review №90

Great service!

Te
Review №91

Good coffee and enjoyed open Mic night

Mo
Review №92

Awesome staff always courteous and polite. Best coffee and goodie to go with a relaxed atmosphere....

Fi
Review №93

The chai latte was amazing, service was great! There was a huge line, and only one girl working (she mentioned her co-worker was on break) - and she handled it like a champ. Cool, calm and collected. Didnt seem flustered at all, and service with a smile! Had a great time catching up with my friend. What a cozy little spot!

Ca
Review №94

This was my first visit to Boulder. What a great experience! Love the many unique seating areas, something for everyone. The staff was very helpful with making suggestions and explaining their products and drinks. My dark roast coffee with double-espresso was terrific. It needed no cream at all.Most people were sitting on the many overstuffed chairs and couches with their laptops. Super environment for getting something done.There was a large painting over a doorway that kept us entertained for over half an hour finding faces and scenes buried in it. (Attached) The Incredible Hulk was my favorite find. My wife liked the Mariachi guitar player. Fun!!The trip to Boulder was not only relaxing, but highly entertaining. I highly recommend it to all.

An
Review №95

Easily a great combination of tea and ambience, with a barista that was a delight. Im glad I stopped in this place before I started my morning (ordered London Fog and Cold Brew)

Ch
Review №96

Breakfast sandwiches and espresso 👍🏼 Great flavor, nice and hot. They also made a good substitution for the bread by putting the other ingredients for the second breakfast sandwich on some salad greens. Delicious!

Ca
Review №97

This place is strange. I know thats a weird word to use, but its so many things.First and foremost, its a really great coffee shop. The coffee is delicious, and unlike the big coffee chain, I dont mind paying $4 for a nice mocha.Second, the lounge part of the name is great. The place is designed with vintage, antique furniture and photos a really healthy creative environment, even if its packed to the brim.Lastly, at least for me (not really with the live entertainment aspect), its a really great restaurant. I was hesitant at first, the good isnt food chain cheap, and usually food from places like this is just thrown together. This food, however, is not. The food is unique and simple, the only way to explain it is recipes that match the vibe of the place. Worth every penny.Overall, its a great place. Love going there to work on novels (hipster, I know). Will always support this place!

Lu
Review №98

Awesome ambiance with a good selection of coffee, tea, and snacks. The staff are super great, too. The outside seating out back is a nice space to enjoy java and the sun. Parking and city driving to get here can be a hassle, but a minor one for a peaceful place to work, relax, or hang out with friends. A great spot for an initial meet up for any new online friends.

Ge
Review №99

As others have noted, the cafe has a good atmosphere and is a good place to read, meet a friend, etc. However, if you want a soy cappuccino, youre likely to be disappointed & sometimes find the drink undrinkable because its mainly a big mug of heated soy milk. There seems to be little training of the barristas. A week or so ago the cappuccino was great; today, absolutely terrible. I live in the Boulder neighborhood and would like to go there more frequently, but, as happened today, I think about going elsewhere.

Sv
Review №100

By far the best breakfast sandwich in all of Rochester. The outside seating is great when the weather warms up! Ive been here and there has been live music on Friday nights!We got 2 coffees and hey were delicious. LOVED that they had my favorite Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters Jamaican Me Crazy!

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  • Address:100 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14620, United States
  • Site:http://bouldercoffeeroaster.com/
  • Phone:+1 585-454-7140
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Live music venue
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–7PM
  • Thursday:7AM–7PM
  • Friday:8AM–7PM
  • Saturday:8AM–7PM
  • Sunday:7AM–7PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy hour drinks:Yes
  • Hard liquor:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Transgender safespace:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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