Every friend group has a “cool kid.” They have their own style. They’re more comfortable in their own skin. They make you feel old…
Locals Only is the cool kid of Aporia Coffee wholesale partners. Music, cocktail menu, architecture, plant life, and (of course!) the staff all shout “COOL!” And it’s not a surface-level thing at all. Support for the arts, knowledge of food and beverage, and authentically warm people make Locals even. cooler.
So what’s an old dad coffee roaster to do in the face of so much cool? The answer, of course, is a seasonal blend called Gucci. While I’m always sourcing coffees “seasonally” (as close to harvest as possible) the Gucci blend changes with the seasonality of Rochester itself. Expect a Guatemala-forward maple, clove profile in fall. Come winter, the earthy chocolates dominate. By Spring a (likely) honey process sweet/savory balance brings out the blooms. But in summer the bright fruits and spices pop. Used for their daily drip, iced coffee, and cold brew, the Gucci blend is a year-round treasure trove of coffee flavor.
Meanwhile, the playful spirit of a cocktail menu permeates their approach to espresso drinks, keeping it cool with a rotating menu of delights.