The Brew Bar at breathe: Why We Do What We Do

If you've been coming to breathe for years, you probably know us for yoga. Or smoothies. Or shopping. Maybe meditation, facials, or acupuncture.

What many people don't realize is that we've been serving great coffee since the day we opened our doors 23 years ago.

In many ways, breathe has become so many different things to so many different people that our coffee has quietly flown under the radar. That's one of the reasons we decided it was time to give it a home of its own—the Brew Bar.

Not because we suddenly wanted to become a coffee shop.

But because we genuinely believe we have something special to offer.

Thoughtfully Made, Every Day

From the beginning, we've proudly served Java's Coffee, roasted right here in Rochester. It's a coffee we've believed in for more than two decades, and one we're still proud to pour every single day.

As the Brew Bar has evolved, we've taken that same thoughtful approach to everything we create.

Our lattes are handcrafted. We make our own almond and cashew milk in-house because fresh tastes better and doesn’t have processed ingredients that you don’t want in your coffee. Our syrups are homemade. Every morning you'll find fresh-baked muffins and scones made from scratch with the best ingredients.

None of those choices are the easiest or the fastest.

But they are the way we like to do things.

At breathe, we strive to be topnotch in everything we do. When you begin with great ingredients and prepare them with care, people can taste the difference.

More importantly, they can feel it.

“The Brew Bar has become another extension of what breathe has always been—a place where people slow down, connect, and enjoy life's simple pleasures.”

A Place to Connect

Some people take a pause after yoga, talking over lattes and warm scones. For some, breathe is their morning coffee stop on the way to work. Some discover us while walking through the Village of Pittsford.

I love it all.

You don't have to practice yoga to feel at home here.

You simply have to enjoy good coffee and a welcoming place to spend a little time.

If you've never thought of breathe as your neighborhood coffee shop, we'd love to change that.

Come in. Order your favorite latte. Try one of our homemade nut milks. Pair it with a warm muffin or scone fresh from the oven.

We think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

After 23 years, we know we're not introducing you to something new.

We're simply inviting you to discover something that's been here all along.