top 25 indie spots ranked by nri score. no chains, no filler.
Ugly Duck Coffee is the top-ranked cafe in Rochester, scoring 84/100 on the natural ranking index. it is ranked on review quality, local credibility, and web presence, with chains excluded.
25 independent specialty coffee shops in Rochester, all ranked by the natural ranking index. chains are excluded by default.
Boulder Coffee Co Cafe and Lounge draws the highest share of local regulars in Rochester, with a local-credibility score of 95/100, the proportion of reviewers who live in town rather than visiting as tourists.
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