The spiritual head of coffeeism, DJ has fantastic vibes, music, & artistry. The music, food & drink combinations are endless. With endlessly friendly & efficient staff, DJ has it all for the quality coffeehouse of CHOICE in the Finger Lakes Region.Good luck Finger Lakes Roasters, good luck 😉

Beautiful cafe! The energy is very inviting! The atmosphere is full of unconditional love. The employees are bubbly and wonderful. They sell various mind body spirit items. They have food and snacks. All around lovely cafe! There is seating in the back with some shade and in the front by the windows and outdoor seating. The coffee is delicious and There are so many options! There is an art gallery and a seating area upstairs. Moksha is the owner and her girlfriend Jeannine. Its a treat if you catch them for a chat. 🥰 Love love love and will definitely be back!

Perfect coffee shop, the barista was right it was the best avocado toast I’ve ever had! We both had the medium roast coffee, excellently roasted.

This is my favorite breakfast/coffee/study shop. Everyone is SO nice. Drinks are delicious, the ambience is so calming. Special shout out to the chef here, she wows me every time. Next level food!!

Quaint Canandaigua coffee shop with great artsy atmosphere.Great spot to drop by for a coffee.

I don’t think the DJ is capable of giving any customer less than stellar food and service.My husband and I have bought their bagged coffee for years, ever since the original owner set up shop by old Byrne Dairy. It was a nice little nook back then, but today it has become a first-rate cafe.The atmosphere is warm and inviting, not too busy although I’ve never seen the place deserted. It’s always well-staffed by friendly folks with contagious smiles. And, as a bonus, you can bet there will always be good music playing at a not-obnoxious volume.Best of all, the food and coffee are absolutely perfect. None of the national brand competitors in town come anywhere close to what you’ll eat and drink at the DJ. I usually just get coffee, but after a hectic morning I stopped in and grabbed a breakfast sandwich, a croissant donut (cronut), and a muffin with my usual dirty chai latte. Me and my toddler (who was also warmly welcomed in the cafe in spite of being an anarchobaby) proceeded to devour it all and I was stunned at how good it was. Like, I’d fight my grandma for the last bite of that sandwich.They also sell lots of locally-made items like breads (amazing) and artwork (also amazing but not edible).I can’t think of a single negative thing to say about this place. Deal with finding a parking space (which is only difficult during farmers market days) and get over there already. Treat yo’ self.

Cannot speak highly enough of this magical place. Best coffee in fifty miles easy! And the staff are always so kind and friendly. Plus they have a little free library that always has a wonderful treasure hidden in there.6/5 ⭐s

I was just passing through this town and wanted a very quick bit. As I perused the window menu, exiting guests said - it’s all good! I walked right up to the counter to order a grilled cheese sandwich to go. I waited and waited!!! It took 35 minutes to get my sandwich. At the half hour mark, I asked how much longer. Very nice and apparently stressed workers apologized. I told them I was annoyed I wasn’t told there would be such a long wait. One of the workers said I’m sorry but we’re not allowed to say that. EXCUSE ME??? When you walk up to the counter, there’s no line, why would I ever think I would be standing around 35 minutes waiting for a sandwich. Good thing the blasted thing was delicious!!! The owner should be ashamed to deceive people -be honest!!!

Fantastic coffee and great muffins. I finally got to come here, and biked down from Centerfield. Well worth the effort and I will be going again.

A small but cute and charming coffee shop, a little on the pricier side but the coffee and selection is great, the food is also excellent, and the portions are huge so depending you might be better off to split an item with someone lol. Great place

Coffee was smooth and good, amazing that they roast their own, fair trade organic beans, at the cafe! The customer service was above and beyond, and the breakfast sandwich, made with homemade local bread bacon and two eggs, with a special herb butter was amazing. Check it out!

Amazing food. I got a Greek salad. Coffee was outstanding. Really friendly staff.

The amazing drinks are topped only by the pleasant attitudes of the staff. Always a pleasure.

The best coffee shop Ive been to in a while, mindfully roasted coffee which is amazing and the breakfast sandwich is sooo good, a must stop when in canandaigua

This is my place to visit on sunday mornings. The staff is very friendly and know what I am going to order before I order it. Always greeted by someone on the staff upon entry with a positive attitude, almost like they arent at work at all. If I had 4 thumbs they would all be up.

Id definitely like to leave 5 stars, but the lady who closed this afternoon was thoroughly unpleasant, even after I tipped her appropriately. I felt rushed to finish my drink so she could leave. Otherwise a wonderful place to relax

Delicious food especially the breakfast sandwiches!!! Wonderful customer service!!!

Its such a great atmosphere and so positive inside. The coffee was very good as well! I got a raspberry truffle latte and my fiancee got a cold brew. The only reason its 4 stars was the cold brew was very strongly flavored and she didnt like it very much. Overall, though, fantastic experience!!

Funky. Fun. Tasty lunch

Right on the main drag through the center beautiful City of Canandaigua. Cool little coffee house. Big selection of coffee, tea and smoothies. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere to hang out and enjoy your beverage. Pricing is what you would expect from a specialty coffee house...still reasonable. Had the Americano coffee as I like strong coffee. It was very good and and I highly recommend both that coffee and the shop overall!

Amazing place! Friendly Barista, wonderful atmosphere and the best Caramel Macchiato Ive ever had, the breakfast burrito was absolutely delicious. Ill definitely be coming back often.

Coffee...Tea ... Service Excellent will be returning for breakfast & or lunch soon

Delicious coffee server by an always friendly and accommodating staff

This place is so cute! I love the atmosphere and amazing coffees minus the prices.

Super friendly staff and lots of great options for coffee. The bagels and vegan BLT were also great!

Great place to get coffee! Wonderful atmosphere, food is great! Always selling really fantastic gifts and crystals!

Terrible burnt coffee despite bold pledge by barista. Needs to be trained.

Their drinks are great. They source ethically, or so they say. And during covid you do have seating outside. Always artwork to look at.

Passing through town and looking for latte stop... Found this cafe. Great customer service, comfortable setting and excellent golden milk latte!

I love this cafe! The workers there are is nice and friendly! Iv gone there many times with family and friends and even by myself to relax. Every time I come in I usually order the same thing and the workers are so nice and always ask, “the usual?” everything tastes amazing and overall is just a very cozy place :)

Nice hang out area

The breakfast sandwiches are phenomenal. They are fresh, unique, and consistently good. It has become my new favorite spot to grab coffee and breakfast on the run.

Our family stopped here while visiting the area for the Arts and Music festival. The counter workers were very helpful and friendly. The coffees we ordered were all fresh and delicious. A great stop for true coffee lovers.

Friendly and fun atmosphere excellent customer service and delicious chi latte

Absolutely amazing customer service and very tasty food!!! Will be returning next time Im in the area.

Very tasty coffee with kind and helpful staff. Overall, a delightful experience.

This place is fantastic! Really nice people. Delicious lattes. Super clean bathroom with cloth hand towels!!! Nice comfy chairs. A really relaxed vibe.

Tired of the cookie cutter coffee places? Check this spot out. The coffee is ground fresh in store. Great lunch menu as well as soup selection. Great for the cold weather. Not sure what what to order. As them to suggest something.

Great coffee, great staff and quick service!

Its a great start in the morning with a large lavender vanilla iced latte. company is awesome food is great in the coffee is amazing

So good! Great service. Lots of milk options and they also have vegan options. Love!

Really nice atmosphere and theres plenty of seating. The matcha mint is my favorite!

Absolutely love this place. They offer a great selection of coffee beans, organic and freshly roasted. Everything is home-made. They have high prices but its so worth it for the quality you get. Plus I love supporting a local small business. The workers are always super friendly and knowledgeable. I always recommend people to go here.

Coffee was great and the food and options on the menu were awesome. The red eye cold brew is next level. I changed my review as being informed the plastics are derived from corn, greenware plastics. That is carbon neutral almost cool! Do you send them for specific composting though? Or general recycling? Also Id like to be offered up front a mug that gets washed in house not one I have to buy, instead of any single use items. I like the place a lot though just picky.

This place has a very nice atmosphere. The drinks are great and the staff was very friendly. A good place to go if youre looking for somewhere quieter to work that still has the coffee shop ambience. Also a good place to go to meet a friend or something, very easy to find.

Good atmosphere. Very relaxing. Awesome breakfast sandwich with thick homemade bread. Coffee good.Another visit and an updated edit. Rise and shine breakfast sandwich is the best I have ever had. Cold brew nitro very good and satisfying. Andrea and Shelly (Ronnie) very nice and friendly. Very comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend

The location was amazing. I love supporting small local businesses. The coffee was great and the service even better. Would highly recommend!

This place has got to have the most real and the freshest tasting coffee ive ever had. A great and inviting atmosphere that attracts locals from multiple generations, from my observations. I will recommend everyone that thinks about getting coffee from a chain and redirect them here. The prices maybe higher than those other places but you actually get coffee instead of just cream and sugar in a cup mixed in with a coffee flavored base. Keep up the good work

Wonderful place! Finally! Great coffee in the Greater Rochester Area. Now I have a cafe to recommend. Life can have so much noise its nice to go to to a shop like this where its peaceful without loud music. Like having a mini holiday with my java.

Good coffee. Nice staff. They allow emotional support animals which is good for me.

Okay coffee. While beans are all nicely packaged but most are darkly roasted. Baked goods were fresh and the service was friendly and fast. Nice little spot with a good sized bar and 5 or 6 tables.

Place is absolutely unreal. Only shop in the finger lakes that roasts their own organic coffee old school... it’s a gem for sure.

I frequent this Cafe a lot, not just because its close to me, but because they make a mean beverage at very fair prices. The Nutty Tina and any of the smoothies they make are my go to. If your in the area or looking to try something new, I strongly recommend trying Dalai Java.

Every time I get to come to the US and the NY state area I make it a point to come here! You cant beat their grilled cheese! And the drinks are great too!

Absolutely amazing staff. They are always so eager to help and make sure your needs are met! Overall fantastic place to go catch a cup of Joe, use some WiFi, and get a muffin or bagel to snack on!

Lily made a stellar red eye and a great sandwich. Loved it!

The coffee is so smooth and tasty the servers are very friendly and pleasent. And they sell coffee rice crispy treats and espresso chocolate bark which both are amazing. Support a local coffee shop cool place to hang out and chat with friends

Best avocado toast!

Small Town friendly - just had Chair and a cookie both were very good

This cafe has a great vibe with lots of local art on display. The menu has plenty of options for both beverages and snacks. The service is friendly. It has become a regular stop on my way through Canandaigua.

This cafe has a great atmosphere and a friendly staff. My friends and I love to come here and relax and draw. Its small but cosy, and the food is just as good as the drinks! I highly recommend this place if you like coffee.

Lovely shop! Lots of seating and great ambiance. Good customer service. Lovely bakery goods at the counter.

This is what a local coffee shop should be, great coffee, from cold brew to spicy mocha. the staff is super friendly and the seating ranges from window seats for people watching to comfy couches for lounging. this is a great place to grab on-the-go or meet up with friends.

If you dont go here, then you need to! Staff is super friendly, atmosphere is great. The coffee...incredible!

Awesome ambiance, the baristas are personable and efficient, and the coffee is of outstanding quality. Good vibes all around.

Fantastic setting, fantastic coffee, and an incredibly kind and wonderful staff operating it. I recommend this place over any chain Ive been to.

Great little shop! Excellent coffee and nice service. Thank you!

Scott and Andrea, the owners came out to an event that I was at and I tried their decaf coffee. Simply wonderful and tasty. No lame decaf taste. And I stopped drinking coffee over a year ago, so that says something.. I am looking forward to stopping in their shop one of these days. Thanks for providing a superb product and being so nice to go with it.

Lovely local coffee shop.

I get my coffee hereLovely staff especially Corrigan Eckert.

Always a pleasant stop before work 🙂

Small but good breakfast menu. Great coffee and very nice staff.

Absolutely brilliant place to rest your rump while enjoying your favorite company and beverage!!! The service is marvelous as well!! See you there!!

Not bad, nice folk and atmospher. Latte could have been warmer and was a tad bitter. Finger lakes was better at Destiny mall.

Great space. Mellow vibe. Good espresso based drinks. Wifi is fast and free. But no music... wheres the coffee house music?

Great atmosphere, great employees, best coffee Ive had!

Love this place. We own a restaurant in Mendon and serve their coffee. Our customers love it.

Their fresh baked goods are absolutely delicious!

Fun coffee shop in a quaint town. They even have a coffee plant.

Great service and delicious cold brew coffee made perfectly!!! The girl who helped me I knew too!! Will keep going back always!!!

Such a great place to sit down with friends and talk. Amazing baristas and amazing coffee.

Great coffee, environment and staff. Very welcoming!

Quality fair-trade coffee at an affordable price. Know any veterans? Dali Java has a Karma board, where theres usually free coffee for a veteran, and you can always buy a cup for a veteran that way too. They sell whole bean and ground coffee too.

My new favorite place to get my coffee

COFFEE MADE TO ORDER, BAKED GOODS ARE TASTY AS WELL FRESH.

Wonderful atmosphere.Excellent coffee & tasty treats!!Attentive, cool staff!!

A true coffeehouse. Warm atmosphere with mellow music and lighting, original hardwood floors, a huge window looking across Main St to the park, a full menu with local items, friendly baristas, a karma board for buying someone else a coffee, high-quality beans roasted right there in the store, monthly open mic nights... my favorite place in Canandaigua.

Thimble-sized coffee shop with delicious cookies and really GOOD coffee... the staff are the best part, though... Quirky and engaging.

My Sister and I love getting together here. Always great coffee and service! Many options to choose from. :)

I have gone since it opened and I love the environment, people and the moral idea of fair trade coffee. A must visit shop you will be pleased.

Excellent selection of beans freshly roasted ... Very much like the idea that the beans I buy there have not been sitting roasted in a bag for long. Nice ambience for in house drinking too.

Locally roasted and brewed coffees. High quality for a good price. Cant go wrong.

Quick service, good coffee. All the necessities are covered, would recommend

It looks like they have a new location? Perhaps it is larger than the previous, as the location by Byrne Dairy was a very small shop.Their coffee was great and the shop smelled wonderful. I always purchased an iced coffee with vanilla syrup and a splash of cream.

Very friendly service. Nice place to hang out and do work.

Best place in town for coffee, chai and great company!

Everything you want in a good local coffee shop.

Good coffee. Friendly folks. Could have better seating.

I was very friendly people working there great atmosphere sometimes you have to wait but their coffee is worth it

Great service and welcoming staff.