Fojo Beans Coffee Roasters

Great local college hangout and coffee place on the main drag in Hamilton. They take their coffee very seriously here, the owner was walking around educating customers on the vagaries of various coffee appellations. Plenty of space to hang out and enjoy your coffee and read or study. They also serve food - pastries, sandwiches etc that are good too, and they make smoothies.

The owners take serious pride in their craftsmanship. Delicious coffee and a quality limited menu. Small areas for outdoor seating are available. Coffee beans are available for purchase and if you just want to try a coffee without purchasing a full pound, sample packets for purchase are also available. Great idea. No outside food is allowed and this is strictly enforced. Our toddler had a Dunkin Donut munchkin (which they don't sell) in hand (ya know parents, a happy kid is a non-crying kid) and we were scolded by the owner. At times the wait staff has been a little less than attentive. We have left without purchase after waiting at the counter and not even being acknowledged by staff. They were not busy but if they are, the wait can be long. There are limited hours, so you may need to check the web or if you are traveling a distance, call. Lowered rating is due to service and treatment. So...the good, the bad, and the ugly. Without children in tow, we'll be back...here and there.

Best atmosphere and great service but the food is truly the star of the show. If you are lucky enough to meet the owners, make sure to have a convo about the menu because they really have put so much into ethical sourcing and shopping local to produce some of the best food in Hamilton. I recommend the breakfast sandwich and oat milk latte, love this place so much!

I went in to buy some samples for my daughter, who wanted to give them as a gift to her host teacher. I am old redneck who's idea of good coffee is hot and cheap. Their coffee roaster was a very pleasant and very helpful young woman, that was amazing to deal with and exceptionally helpful. The baristas ( cashier's) were also very pleasant and helpful. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend going.

Visiting Hamilton and upstate New York for a family event, I didn’t realize how little options there are for vegans. This place was amazing and the food was top notch for both vegans and non vegans in our party. Thank you for saving my trip whilst other places in town blatantly lie about what’s in their “vegetarian” options that contain meat.

This is a very on trend coffee shop as it is a casual, cozy space with soft chairs in configurations of two or three that are situated so you feel somewhat private. Some tables of 4 seats and a window bar with high seats to watch street traffic. Nice brick walls and homey chalkboard menus. In another room are bags of roasted coffee ready to be custom ground. Limited food options. Open early in the morning.