Equal Grounds Coffee House

Small coffee house with great vibes and a warm atmosphere. Staff were all super kind and friendly, and now that I've gone a couple times are starting to remember my name :) They have a good, wide selection of drinks, a handful of pastries, and a few coffee-shop-style food items (salads, wraps, egg sandwiches). I love their chai smoothies specifically. Prices are pretty standard for an independent coffee shop ($3-$6 per drink depending on size and type), but everything I've had is worth the money. The business is also LGBT+ friendly and has a lot of queer staff, so it's a business I'm happy to support.

They also often host LGBT+ evening events, including an open mic/poetry night, so beyond the food Equal Grounds also is a good place for queer nightlife that doesn't involve a bar. They have free wi-fi as well which makes it a great spot to stop by, hang out, get some work done, etc. I'm starting to become a regular and couldn't be happier with a small coffee shop.

New discovery of a coffee shop ! Love their coffee, tea and desserts! Staff are super friendly, and helpful!
A must try place, morning, afternoon or evening they are open and great to visit !

Coffee was good, but I just have no tolerance for incompetence behind the counter.

If you can't remember what we've ordered, then write it down.

Dark roast coffee with half a sugar packet--what I needed for the next 1.5 hrs of driving. The atmosphere here is super welcoming and vibrant. If I lived in Rochester, I'd hang out here all the time. Looks like there are regulars hanging out in the spacious main room on cool eclectic furniture. Super friendly staff.

Perfect work/study spot! The WiFi was reliable and fast. When I was there it was also pretty quiet which was great. I got a americano. I'm not a big coffee drinker so can't give in-depth reviews about the quality of the coffee but I can definitely say that I enjoyed it. It had depth of flavors and was very smooth.

I've passed this place enough times and I finally went in. A few of us wanted a little pick me up after our late afternoon visit and this place hit the spot. Inside is lighter woods and lots of space to stretch house out, bring your laptop to work or grab a table or the couch and lounge with your favorite hot beverage or a cool one too.

I had a hot chocolate and I liked it, maybe I should have asked for whipped cream. Hot & cold drinks are well made and tasty. We all shared a piece of the chocolate bomb (or whatever it's called cake) an excellent chocolate cake with different layers of chocolate mousse inside.

The guy behind the coffee bar was pleasant and accommodating.

Everyone who came in was chill and we ever got to meet a customers very cute doggie Barney.

They have a line of their own coffee. This place is open and welcome to everyone. It's a nice spot I'll for sure visit again.

Street parking but dear reader they do have parking in the back a good to know tip.

Cheers

It's like a second home. They always have great drink menu. I do love their salad too. The baristas quickly become your best friends and leave you wondering how you've been living without their banter in your life. It's a spacious spot so you can either pick a corner to huddle n stare at your computer wondering what's life or pick a big table to have a great time with friends or keep it all for yourself.

This place is everything you want in a coffee shop!! My boyfriend and I had our first date here and we decided to return to reminisce. There are plenty of tables to sit at, and my favorite seats are in the front of the shop, that look like thrones. They have great coffee, and seasonal coffee specials. I usually splurge and go for something a bit fancier. My boyfriend ordered a breakfast sandwich which he devoured. There are tons of board games in the back on a shelf which we picked up scrabble and had a quiet morning of coffee and games. Doesn't get better than that.

Good coffee, prices, and service. I ordered an Americano and it is hot, fresh, and delicious. The staff 8nteract appropriately with customers. Also, it's a comfortable walk from Highland Hospital.

Stopped here as we were passing through Rochester. This was a great spot to get some coffee and a pound of beans to go. If we lived in Rochester I could see us coming here a lot because the space is so cool and welcoming. The staff were very friendly and patient when they were slammed with a ton of orders. Would recommend this place to anyone! The coffee is excellent too, Jamaican blend and house blend were tasty.