Java's Cafe — Restaurant in City of Rochester

Unfortunately this establishment is not accessible, the very first thing I noticed is complete lack of a menu. I can only assume that the entire staff is fully fluent in ASL and a variety of other languages since the absence of written offerings is no where in sight causing quite a barrier in communication. When I asked about a menu I was audibly scoffed at and directed towards the bakery which still left my questions unanswered. It’s 2021 to knowingly and willingly limit your consumer base to a small number of older folks who wouldn’t give this a second thought and young consumers who find lack of accessibility quirky and fun I couldn’t disagree more and find this misstep quite frustrating and frankly...

There's lots of different coffee options at the public market, but this one is the real deal. Java's is a unique experience of great coffee, unique environment, and friendly baristas. I go every Saturday, get my produce, then grab a sandwich from Flour City Bread and an americano from javas. The combination is magical. Come with cash, they don't accept cards.

Fun anecdote about that last statement, I've not once witnessed someone be turned away because they didn't have cash. Someone in line has always offered to pay for them or the barista offers. It's one of those strange and uplifting moments of life when people actually do nice things for each other and this place seems to be...

Sandwiches are ordered through the right side door as you look at the cafe on Gibbs. The soup is also next level and a great way to beat the winter months. Grateful to have this incredible space in the heart of Downtown.The soups reliably taste more like saltwater than like any of their ingredients. Hot chocolate is too milky, not enough chocolate. However, I'd have given them five stars had I just not ordered those, so I'll probably...