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Melo Coffee & Kitchen

About Melo Coffee & Kitchen

Melo Coffee & Kitchen is a highly rated restaurant and coffee shop in Rochester, NY 14607, located at 696 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, United States.

With a 4.60-star rating from 393 reviews, this casual, cozy, and trendy Rochester dining spot is known for fast service, great coffee, great tea selection, and a welcoming atmosphere for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert, solo dining, and working on a laptop.

Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, and on-site service, along with a menu featuring coffee, tea, breakfast favorites, comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, small plates, vegan options, alcohol, and beer. Accessibility is a priority with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, toilet, and an assistive hearing loop.

Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi, a bar on site, gender-neutral toilets, restroom facilities, and table service. Reservations are accepted, and payments include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

To experience one of the best breakfast, brunch, lunch, and coffee destinations in Rochester, NY, visit Melo Coffee & Kitchen at 696 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, United States, or call +1 585-445-8035 for details.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (393 reviews)
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Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Fran Reed

Fran Reed

8 months ago

Melo is my favorite! I appreciate that they have iced coffee versus cold brew or pouring hot coffee over ice. The prices aren't crazy, the vibe is fun, and the baristas are super sweet and always remember my order. I admit I haven't tried their real food items, but I love grabbing a Red Fern cookie every once in a while.

Jessica Reeves

Jessica Reeves

7 months ago

Love the coffee and food here! Always tastes fresh and reflects the season. One of the best avocado toast I've had!

Bruce Wedderburn

Bruce Wedderburn

2 years ago

Went here with a. Associate a d my oh my this place blew me away. My coffee was a moca late, and it was served with avacado toast. I think it was the perfect peering. The atmosphere and scenery was very different from the typical coffee shop. Which was quite nice, might I say. The food was fresh. I mean, fresh, you could taste the difference. I've nade avcado toast before, but this was just exceptional. Thank you very much for Service healthy and clean food. ++++ so overall, the customer service given by the cashier was like no other. She was so friendly with her upbeat and happy personality kinda mad I didn't ask her name... for some reason. I thought she was the owner but she was not and the fact she was so happy doing her job it made everything better. Next time I visit, I'll get her name. Customer Service +++++ Scene +++ not quite in the morning hours but decent. Parking street++ Food ++++++ Cost ++++

Cosima Kymissis

Cosima Kymissis

7 months ago

My go to brunch in Rochester! I was really impressed with both their coffee and food. We got the avocado toast, which was fantastic. Perfectly seasoned and zesty with tahini which was an interesting, but welcomed addition! Burrito and coffee were really good, but the avo toast was definitely the winner of the bunch. The star of the show is definitely their seasonal lattes!

Tom Baumgartner

Tom Baumgartner

8 months ago

I've been coming by the shop about twice a week, weekday afternoons, for over a year. The baristas are super friendly and usually know what I'm going to order. The iced coffee is the best in town, imo, and is pretty inexpensive. I haven't ordered much off the food menu, but the egg sandwich is amazing, and they have no problem accommodating vegetarians.

Emily Jacobson

Emily Jacobson

3 months ago

I am so lucky to live so close to this cafe, as it has such delicious coffee and food. I have been here countless times, at least once a week, and always loved the quality and flavor of everything I order. On top of that, the baristas and cooks always greet with a smile, remember faces, and seem to really enjoy working here. I am so glad to call Melo my go to cafe.

Lauren Garner

Lauren Garner

year ago

Breakfast sandwich was delicious and a generous portion. Also, loved the iced latte! Friendly staff, great service, fun decor, and nice outdoor seating. Loved the painting in the restroom as well!

Jenni Thomas

Jenni Thomas

8 months ago

I pass this place daily on my way to work. I finally stopped in and now I'm in trouble. I ordered the seasonal banana bread latte. It's fabulous! Smooth and not over sweet. If you love avocado toast...get here! My picture doesn't do it justice.

Elijah Bader

Elijah Bader

10 months ago

Melo’s a solid go-to spot. The avocado toast and sandwiches are always really good, and their lattes are consistently great, always smooth and well made every time I’ve been. It’s a nice place to hang out for a bit, whether you’re getting some work done or just reading a book. The vibe is calm and not too loud, and there’s usually plenty of space to sit. Definitely one of my favorite low-key spots for coffee and a bite.

Jessie Wang

Jessie Wang

6 months ago

Window area seating, well decorated, and unique menu. The food was delicious, and the corner window seats have good vibes. Free WiFi too if you buy something. One of my fav cafes in Rochester!

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Assistive hearing loop

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

696 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, United States

Reservations

+1 585-445-8035

Hours

Open Now · Saturday 8 am–5 pm
Sunday 8 am–2 pm
Monday 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8 am–5 pm
Thursday 8 am–5 pm
Friday 8 am–5 pm
Saturday 8 am–5 pm
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