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Ugly Duck Coffee in Rochester, specialty coffee cafe

the name might suggest something less than beautiful, but ugly duck coffee on charlotte street proves that sometimes the best things come wrapped in honest simplicity. this isn't about instagram-perfect latte art or trendy minimalism. it's about the kind of coffee that makes you understand why 701 google reviewers gave it a 4.7-star rating. walk in and you'll find what every neighborhood coffee shop should be: a place where the barista remembers your order by your third visit. the espresso pulls clean and bright. steam hisses with purpose, not for show. regulars cluster around small tables, laptops open or newspapers folded, treating this bakery-turned-coffee-haven like their extended living room. rochester has plenty of chain options, but ugly duck delivers something different. careful attention in every cup. the kind of consistency that builds loyalty one morning at a time.

curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated

nri score84
buzz0
local cred88%
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google reviews

701

avg rating

4.7

local cred

88%

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