"Let me start by mentioning New City Cafe & Roastery is definitely unique in hiring young adults from the neighbourhood and giving them the opportunity to learn some skills. What a fantastic ethos! The interior is full of earthy tones which exudes warmth. With cushioned window seating is perfect for reading, people watching, or a good old chinwag with a friend or two. Not only that…there is also a sofa, lots of tables dotted around, a high chair for babies, a coat stand and free WiFi. We ordered the Drip Coffee, Cookie Butter Latte and a Maple Cinnamon Chai which was exceptional! Felt like a lingering hug in a cup. I would highly recommend the Maple Cinnamon Chai. We loved the wide selection of sweeteners such as agave syrup, honey and Stevia. We don’t see many cafes offering the above. The fresh ground coffee had a packed date that indicated when the coffee beans were ground. This is not very common so we were pleasantly surprised. Kane was fabulous. Very smiley and friendly. There is plenty of off street parking."

"Absolutely love this place. Their lattes are hands down the best I've had - perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, and you can actually taste the espresso. On top of that, they look amazing every time. The prices are unbeatable, especially for the quality you get. Everyone here is genuinely kind and welcoming, and the food is always fresh. The vibe is great, the music is on point, and it's just an all-around awesome place to be. Truly the best café in Rochester by far. Highly recommend."

"Great friendly service from the staff, and the Parsells breakfast sandwich on a croissant was yummy. The cafe is beautiful with lots of local artwork and window seating, and I love how they are connected with local ministry work."

"Went to Rochester Airport to pick up family early in the morning and headed to New City Cafe. Atmosphere and staff amazing. All made to order so it maybe slower than what you may want. We were not in a hurry so enjoyed and everything was good. Relaxing, peaceful and friendly. Great spot for light breakfast and brew."

"One of the best bagels I’ve had in awhile. Pour over coffee was as fresh as it gets. Kind staff. Plenty of seating. Profits give back to the community. Highly recommend."