Ugly Duck Coffee

Ugly Duck Coffee Ugly Duck is a multi-roaster coffee shop serving specialty coffee in Rochester, NY. In addition to t We aim to serve espresso in an approachable way.

Ugly Duck Coffee is a pop-up espresso bar traveling around the City of Rochester, NY. We partner with local businesses and temporarily set-up within their walls, to offer patrons espresso based beverages. Each drink is crafted with the intention of highlighting the characteristics of the coffee, while maintaining the integrity of the roasters we partner with. Ugly Duck is always on the move with o

ur custom-built modular bar and looking for new collaborations and locations to visit. In addition to pop-ups, we cater special events. Head over to our website to see what that's about. Someday we may have a permanent home -- but until then, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with our whereabouts.

It’s summer market season. Come find us Sundays from 9am - 1pm. So many great local farmers to meet and support.
05/31/2026

It’s summer market season. Come find us Sundays from 9am - 1pm. So many great local farmers to meet and support.

HEY Y’ALL. We’re doing something different. Starting tomorrow (5/30) we’ll be partnering up with and giving away TWO (2...
05/29/2026

HEY Y’ALL. We’re doing something different. Starting tomorrow (5/30) we’ll be partnering up with and giving away TWO (2) lawn tickets to Bleachers on Saturday, June 20th.

Each time you purchase our special, “You and Forever” you will receive an entry to win the pair of tickets. No limit on the number of entries.

Entries close on Saturday, June 13th and the drawing will take place on Sunday, June 14th.

Swipe to see the special. See you SOON and GOOD LUCK. 💗

PHEW 😮‍💨 It’s been a busy one. Thanks for showing up today (and every day). Hope y’all get out there and enjoy the sun.
05/25/2026

PHEW 😮‍💨

It’s been a busy one. Thanks for showing up today (and every day). Hope y’all get out there and enjoy the sun.

Not the best spot to park it, but when the content that’s good ya gotta park it somewhere. Pick your battles is what my ...
05/23/2026

Not the best spot to park it, but when the content that’s good ya gotta park it somewhere. Pick your battles is what my better half tells me and I couldn’t agree more in moments like this (and most others). Also slushee.

Like this espresso pictured here our output can seem small in size. Don’t let that minimize how much impact you and it h...
05/22/2026

Like this espresso pictured here our output can seem small in size. Don’t let that minimize how much impact you and it has and can have.

Impact is a ripple effect that we all have within us to share with others. This doesn’t have to be service based it can be a kind gesture in any capacity.

Our industry talk last night was about a dozen folks, and it was really amazing to see such deep connection, curiosity, and support happening.

Color Roasters just hit the shelves! The joy is real. Pretty wedding set up from a couple weeks back, and if you didn’t ...
05/19/2026

Color Roasters just hit the shelves! The joy is real. Pretty wedding set up from a couple weeks back, and if you didn’t know are flipping UGLY.

What a great little trip to Concord, NH for . Thanks to the folks at and for all the work that goes into putting somet...
05/18/2026

What a great little trip to Concord, NH for . Thanks to the folks at and for all the work that goes into putting something like this on. This was a much needed trip to connect with folks in the broader coffee community. If you are someone in coffee looking to learn and add tools to the ol toolbox. Keep your eyes peeled for next year!

Rory here, I’m headed to for the next couple of days. Looking forward to learning and connecting with folks. If you’re ...
05/14/2026

Rory here, I’m headed to for the next couple of days. Looking forward to learning and connecting with folks. If you’re gonna be there say hello 👋🏻. I also brought some stickers and hats if you want one just ask.

Mobile Espresso Bar Coffee Panel Thursday May 21st. Guests Quynh Bui of Winter SwanKyle O’Gara of Mercury Coffee Co.Lil...
05/12/2026

Mobile Espresso Bar Coffee Panel Thursday May 21st.

Guests 

Quynh Bui of Winter Swan
Kyle O’Gara of Mercury Coffee Co.
Lily Soehadi of Kopani Coffee

Excited to gather with these fellow coffee company owner operators about serving coffee from a mobile cart. This panel will include insights and stories about mobile bar journeys from the Rochester coffee professionals. We will talk about what it takes to make it happen, some hurdles along the way, is it what they expected it to be, what have they learned about themselves along the way, and more. Bring your curiosity and bring a friend.

DM us with questions you would like asked ahead of time if you would like as well.

Can’t say we didn’t make any mistakes
05/09/2026

Can’t say we didn’t make any mistakes

Address

89 Charlotte Street
Rochester, NY
14607

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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