Savannah Groff

Awesome coffee and immaculate atmosphere! The house/underground music just works somehow? We went twice during our visit, understandable why they have people lined up out the door! ☕

Melissa

I LOVE this place! The drinks are consistently great! The atmosphere is pleasant, though a bit on the loud side. My only negative is its often very busy which can lead to you standing outside in the weather just waiting to get in. If you during busy times be prepared to stand outside the door or stand uncomfortably close to a stranger.

dan hawe

I loved this little gem of a coffee shop and hang out. I also met a lot of very nice people and employees. Each time I visit Utica I will for sure be stopping there to spend a few hours relaxing here.

Claire Parisi-Gilmore

Everyone in Utica knows that this place is awesome, but I wanted to highlight an additional way in which they go above and beyond. We wanted to show off the best of Utica to our wedding guests so we worked with the Utica coffee team on custom bags for favors! They came out so good, and it was very easy to work with their team to design a bag! And, of course, our guests raved about how delicious the cannoli and half-moon flavors were after the wedding.

Diane Kendig

We travel regularly from Ohio to MA and stay in Utica overnight, in part so we can have Utica coffee the next morning. We love their mugs (Wake the Hell Up) and their scones. I miss being able to get oatmeal. Forget the muffins; they are not muffins but huge blobs of oversweet cake. The staff is very organized and efficient and kind. The new mural is nice; the one in the back is a hoot. Love you guys.

Rob Delach

Wow! What a gem in Utica. Great vibe. Great drip coffee and espresso drinks. We didn't get food, but the muffins looked amazing. Love the slogan, "Wake the Hell Up."

Kaitlyn Underwood (Katie)

Great coffee and I love the food options. My husband was able to get a bagel sandwich and I could get a scone. My latte was well made and really good, he got the blueberry coffee and loved it. Atmostphere wise, the vibe is laid back and chill but it can get loud as it is a smaller space. He was still able to log in and do the work he needed to get done.

Jen Page

You guys. I just met my new BFF Cori. She and her husband bought a farm during Covid, but she's a people-person & needed to get back to work, and her former boss brought her back on at Utica Coffee Roasting. That's one of the things I learned on our first friend date. By "friend date," I mean she is the amazing barista who served me this morning and chatted with me as she made my drink. I ordered my usual - an iced breve latte. This time I asked for some honey in it, though. Cor (we are BFFs now, so I can call her that) asked if I had ever tried the lavender with the honey. Hold. The Front Door. LAVENDER? She added some of that floral deliciousness to my honey and Shazam!! It's so good! I also ordered up a pound of beans to go, but then C (we truly are besties, so she doesn't mind that I call her that) told me I could save a buck if I went with two pounds. I'm pretty sure that's a deal anyone can get even if they are not best buds with the best barista in Utica. I've said before that I love this place & always leave feeling like I've just made a friend. That's still the case. So WAKE THE HELL UP & go to Utica Coffee. Note: It might be Kori or Korrie or Corey or Cory. I will need to get that straight before I send her birthday card.

C F (C.S.F)

Top-notch coffee with local flavor! Utica Coffee is the real deal — rich, bold brews roasted in-house and served by friendly baristas who know their stuff. The vibe is fun and energetic, with a cool industrial feel and their signature “Wake the Hell Up” motto front and center. Great spot for a morning boost or a relaxed afternoon. Try the Adirondack Blend or any seasonal special — always hits the mark. A must-visit in downtown Utica!

Steph

Luv, luv, luv everything about Utica Coffee Roasting Company located in Historic Bagg's Square West. Excellent coffee and service. You have to try the Wake The Hell Up blend. So good. They also have the best bagel breakfast sandwich. Equally important is the experience. It was truly a very welcoming environment.