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Pearson’s Market & Café

Coffee shop · Rochester

Pearson’s Market & Café Opening Hours

Monday ● 07:00–20:00
Tuesday 07:00–20:00
Wednesday 07:00–20:00
Thursday 07:00–20:00
Friday 07:00–21:00
Saturday 08:00–21:00
Sunday 08:00–20:00
www.thechaiguy.com

About Pearson’s Market & Café

About Pearson's Pearson's Market & Café is a vibrant, family-owned destination nestled at 23 Somerton Street off Park Avenue in Rochester's East Avenue neighborhood. Open daily from early morning through lunch, it blends a third-wave coffee bar with a full-service caf é, bakery, bodega, juice bar, a...

About Pearson's Pearson's Market & Café is a vibrant, family-owned destination nestled at 23 Somerton Street off Park Avenue in Rochester's East Avenue neighborhood. Open daily from early morning through lunch, it blends a third-wave coffee bar with a full-service caf é, bakery, bodega, juice bar, and retail space—all in one welcoming spot Why It's Special A seamless blend of ...

What Customers Say About Pearson’s Market & Café

Pearson’s Market & Café, known as Chai Guy, is loved for its exceptional chai, friendly staff (especially Pat), and vegan desserts. Customers rave about the customizable chai options and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Many consider it the best chai in Rochester.

Popular Dishes

Chai (20) Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Lemonade Chai Classic Chai Chaider

Best For

Solo Dining Couples Casual Locals

Tip: Try the chai with customizable sweetness levels and various additions like ginger and turmeric. Don't miss the vegan cookies and seasonal drinks.

What to see nearby

George Eastman House
Heritage
A 672m

George Eastman House

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G.W. Todd-Wilmot Castle Factory Building
Heritage
A 680m

G.W. Todd-Wilmot Castle Factory Building

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Explore the area around Pearson’s Market & Café

Pearson’s Market & Café is located in Rochester, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • George Eastman House (A 672m) — film and photography museum and archive in Rochester, New York, United States Hito histórico nacional
  • G.W. Todd-Wilmot Castle Factory Building (A 680m) — historic building in Rochester, New York, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

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Frequently asked questions about Pearson’s Market & Café

Pearson’s Market & Café is located at 729 Park Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, Rochester.
Near Pearson’s Market & Café you can find points of interest such as George Eastman House, G.W. Todd-Wilmot Castle Factory Building.
Pearson’s Market & Café offers coffee_shop cuisine.
Pearson’s Market & Café has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The most recommended dishes at Pearson’s Market & Café based on customer reviews are: Chai, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Lemonade Chai, Classic Chai, Chaider.
Pearson’s Market & Café is ideal for solo dining, couples, casual dining, locals.
Pearson’s Market & Café, known as Chai Guy, is loved for its exceptional chai, friendly staff (especially Pat), and vegan desserts. Customers rave about the customizable chai options and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Many consider it the best chai in Rochester.
Try the chai with customizable sweetness levels and various additions like ginger and turmeric. Don't miss the vegan cookies and seasonal drinks.
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Pearson’s Market & Café Rochester Reviews

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Shreyas Ramnarayan

Delicious and wide variety of make your own chais. Excellent and friendly service!

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Ruby Keller

A chai enthusiasts heaven! You get to make your own chai (specify decaf/caf, spice level, milk, sweetener) and you can add flavored syrups as well. I got a hot chai w/ whole milk, 25% sweetness, and a pump of Masala syrup, and it hit the spot! The regular tea has the perfect amount of subtle spice, but if you wanted more, there is an option w/ turmeric and ginger. There is also some coffee and baked goods, but I didn’t try either. CHECK IT OUT!

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Anne

Simply the best chai I've ever had, anywhere. But equally as wonderful is the experience of visiting the cafe or the market. It's a warm cup of chai and kindness all rolled into one.

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Peter Klassen

The chai is second to non! He shipped it to me in Canada and sent me merch that I wear all the time! I love it that Chai isn't just a drink to Pat and his family... It is a window into peoples hearts and an opportunity to extend his family and passion to everyone around the world.

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Emily Wildey

My very first time trying Chai Guy and I’m obsessed! The girl gave me a little sample of the lemonade chai first and it sold me! Amazing customer service, atmosphere, and product. 😍

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Isabel Marte

I LOVE The Chai Guy!! Everything from the chai, to the vegan desserts and the love and warmth Patrick and his workers radiate. I’ve been a big fan of Patrick and his renown chai since the farmer’s market during my RIT days visiting on Saturdays. Me and my friends would always get chai, the salty pretzel bread and vegan cookies. Glad to see Patrick’s success growing and to experience being in his store on Park Ave for the first time. I came all the way from NYC to see him again. A must see and must buy chai anytime I’m in Rochester :) love you chai guy!!!!

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Sarah Bates-Kennard

Very impressed. I didn’t know which sweetness level I would want, and after I asked her opinion, the cashier offered a sample (with a milk of my choice) without missing a beat. Very helpful! The fully sweet is similar to the sweetness level of a grocery store chai latte mix; I found 50/50 to be perfect for me personally. It’s a really nice balance of tea and spice flavors. The price was super reasonable, especially considering the quality. Many milk choices, too. Beyond the chai itself, I was impressed with the variety of pastries (many vegan and gluten free). I wish I lived closer so I could stop in all the time!

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Richard Lin

The Chai Guy is an amazing spot to grab a cup of chai. I never knew that I loved chai until I got a cup this morning. It was super smooth with just the right amount of sweetness. Pat, The Chai Guy is amazing and we had some wonderful conversations. Definitely highly recommended if you're in the area!

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Dana Starr

My husband and I usually end up in Chai Guy every single day. We’re creatures of habit and the staff know it. Everyone is so friendly and can flip your day around with just one interaction. Not quite sure where else we’d go if we didn’t have Chai Guy to fuel us! We love you guys!

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Clara Cocco

Got an amazing Iced Super (adding ginger & tumeric) Oatmilk Chai Latte with an add shot!! The place is cute and the staff are friendly. Loved the selection of vegan cookies! I got an oatmeal raisin cookie, so I could eat and drink my oatmeal cookies lol. If I lived closer, aka not on the West coast, I'd definitely make this my coffee shop of choice!

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Mia Vignola

Food: The chai was the best chai that I had in Rochester. I appreciate that you can adjust how sweet you want it. Service: The girl making my chai was very friendly. Atmosphere: Nice natural light. There was indoor and out seating.

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Kate Bridges

Every time me wife and I come here, we are always so welcome, and we love the interactions every time. The staff is so friendly and kind. Today while there, I mentioned that I'd recently was in the hospital, and the owner was so kind to ask how I was feeling. He took extra care of us today. We love Pat, and the rest of the crew at the Chai Guy. They've been our go to place for over a year now 💜

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Mackenzie Bancroft

Absolutely fantastic! My husband and I visited from out of town and loved it. The space is beautiful, clean, and well thought out. The chai was fantastic! It smelled amazing, and was the perfect space to sit and read for a few hours. The owner is kind, friendly, and very informative in helping you order. We sat and finished our drinks while reading and then ordered more for the road. They have vegan milk options, gluten free and vegan baked goods, and espresso to add to your chai. Highly recommend coming in to enjoy this place.

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Amanda Scheg

The Chai Guy is amazing! I work at the salon next door, and they’ve quickly become one of my favorite spots on Park Ave. The chaider is my go to this time of year, the homemade flavors are so good, and the staff is always super friendly!

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Ally Spezzano

Cannot say enough good things about the Chai Guy! The chai is by far the best I’ve ever had, the selection of baked goods is amazing, and the staff is always so friendly and welcoming. Truly the easiest way to brighten up your day is a visit to the Chai Guy. They also almost always have dog treats at the register for your pup! <3

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Hannah Tharp

You won't catch me drinking any other chai- I refuse!! Chai guy chai is the absolute best you can get! It's fun to customize with all the different options on the menu, especially the seasonal drinks they offer. I tell everyone I know & will continue to tell everyone to go to the Chai Guy Cafe - it's a Park Ave staple!

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Brian Allen

Best chai in Rochester. The cafe is very clean, and cozy and the staff is super friendly! The hot chai was a perfect addition to my cold morning, and was the absolute perfect temperature when I took my first sip.

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Tori Stewart

Rochester is so lucky to have this family owned business that caters to customers in such a personal and caring way. Chai Guy gives the Park Ave area spirit and not to mention the delicious drinks and treats. Thrilled they now carry goodies from Cutthroat Bakeshop, my personal favorite 🫶🏻

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Shazbo

Fantastic cafe with some amazing flavours to try out. We ordered the Classic Chai with addition of Masala and a Regular Hot Chai. The Classic Chai with the Masala was delicious and packed a punch that was much needed to keep me warm as the door was left open and it was freezing! Cronut was lip smackingly delicious. Seating is limited. Off street parking is somewhat available depending on the time.

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kevin costello

Nice spot for something a little bit different. Chai was enjoyable. I enjoy sweet so it may be too sweet for some. Small and cozy place to enjoy a break. Staff was absolutely amazing. Made a first timer feel like a regular.

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Green Groves

Had to wait in a very small cramped space while waiting for Cutthroat Bakery pop up. When my wife asked when the pop up would begin, Chai Guy staff kept promising " in a few minutes" . If the Chai Guy staff did not know when she would be coming, they should have just said that instead of allowing seven customers to stand around with nowhere to sit in the shop. What's worse is that on the tea side of things, the store is severely understaffed. It took 20 minutes for my wife to get her drink and the line was all the way to the door because the two baristas were having difficulty managing the order volume. This visit was a huge lapse in preparation from both the Chai Guy management and Cutthroat Bakeshop. The pop up was supposed to start at 10, the baker didn't arrive until 10:30 and then put up a sign saying she wouldn't be ready until 11 am. My wife and I left because it was way too unprofessional. Our friend stuck around and said she didn't start selling goods until 11:15 so customers were stuck waiting for an hour and fifteen minutes for their pre-ordered goods. No apologies or anything. The cherry on top was that the tiny corner piece of brownie we received was incredibly dry.

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