Viewing distance from the marble coffee cups is Collective Books and Records where you have to check out the counter made with stacks of books. Named for Rochester’s turn of the century moniker, Queen offers a full craft coffee menu, cold-pressed juice, and staff that will try their hand at making any concoctions you come up with. Upstairs, you will find Queen City Coffee & Juice. I give you The Castle Community, a vibrant, indoor gathering space bringing the historic Armory building on North Broadway in downtown Rochester to life. Imagine a place where you can sip a white chocolate latte, page through hard to find books, flip through vintage vinyl, play a game of foosball, browse local art, and visit a resident puppy, all before heading down to brunch in an upscale, industrial-designed open kitchen restaurant.
