| Location |
200 East Avenue, Rochester NY, 14604 ![[Directions]](/wiki/dd_start.png "Click for driving, walking, or bus directions from Google"){kind=small} |
| Hours (as of November 2008) |
| Monday - Friday: 6:00AM to Midnight |
| Saturday & Sunday: 7:00Am to Midnight |
| Phone |
| 585 613 4600 |
| <spottalk AT spotcoffee DOT com> |
SPoT Coffee is part of a micro-chain of cafes, of which there are two others in ![[bufwiki]](http://rocwiki.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/inter.png){kind=small}
Buffalo (one on Delaware and one on Elmwood). There is also a fourth location in production in downtown Toronto.
SPoT Coffee is located between Little Theatre and High Fidelity on East Avenue. The building was previously home to Hallman's Chevrolet, so there is ample seating areas on two floors. Massive windows spanning the front of the store allow ample light to come in during the winter months. The crowd here is diverse and less cliquish than at nearby Java's, due to SPoT's enormous capacity. It is easy to be anonymous here. Due to its location in the East End, it is very lively at night, on Friday and Saturday nights one can find the line of customers around the bar - yet during the day it is much more relaxed.
Occasionally SPoT has live music, usually on Wednesdays and Sundays. The acoustics are interesting because the sound bounces around in the large space and some types of music (like solo saxophone or solo guitar) sound better than other types (like a band with a complete drum kit). Music is played in a cozy area with couches and comfy chairs.
The second floor opens onto the first with a balcony stretching nearly the entire wall, an ideal spot for people watchers to set up camp and pass the time. The restrooms are distinguished by a Barbie and Ken doll. The real attraction is the building itself, its massive chandeliers and arching window, and the laid back atmosphere. The space is open, but effort was made to differentiate seating, such as a courdoned parlor with couches and chairs, a traditional cafe seating of tables and chairs, and a wooden bar seating area.
SPoT Coffee roasts their own beans in their roastery in Buffalo and have whole beans for sale . They roast coffee from around the world but as company ethic, do not roast or brew "flavored" coffee. The tea list is an extensive Republic of Tea bagged tea selection. The food consists mainly of various focaccia bread sandwiches, baked daily in the store, including the ever popular chicken focaccia, a sundried tomato and pesto chicken creation with mozzarella. SPoT also serves salads and wraps, and they serve breakfast like eggs and omelets every morning. High customer volume, acoustics, and service collide, unable to provide table service, however a new pager system is in place which is given to each diner to know exactly when their food items are up and ready for them to enjoy!
Recently upgraded router and signal strength allows for multiple users and a more secure and consistent connection. Your actual mileage may vary.
Check out the Talk page for comments about the WiFi and about SPoT in general!
Also, Consider SPoT Coffee for your next business meeting or social function! With the huge building it is easily sectioned off to host any type of event! SPoT Coffee caters! Please call for our menu options.
Students with the Rochester Every Day sticker (R.E.D.) receive 10% discount.
