Starbucks coming to Park Ave. in Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Starbucks, the renowned coffee and food giant, announced today that they will be opening a new location on Park Avenue in Rochester. The highly anticipated opening of the new Starbucks at 644 Park Avenue, a former laundromat, is generating excitement among locals. This new establishment is situated near the popular Park Avenue Pub and the recently opened Frog Pond on Park.

The spokesperson for Starbucks revealed that the Park Avenue location is expected to open its doors to customers in the fall of 2023. With a commitment to creating job opportunities for the local community, Starbucks plans to employ 25 individuals at this branch.

In a recent phone interview, Joe Alloco, owner of Alloco Real Estate Management, shared that his company purchased the vacant space two years ago and envisioned the perfect spot for a Starbucks. While considering various options, it became evident that Starbucks had the most advantageous deal.

Alloco stated, “We explored the interest of several local restaurants, but no local coffee shops approached us with a strong offer for this particular space. When evaluating our options, Starbucks clearly emerged as the best choice.”

It is worth noting that Alloco recently implemented a paid parking system in the largest parking lot on Park Avenue. Although the decision to bring Starbucks to the area was independent of this change, the addition of a high-traffic establishment like Starbucks is expected to bring increased footfall and potential benefit to surrounding businesses.