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Coffee · Utica

Character Coffee (Character Coffee and Floral Studios)

Specialty coffee bar that spent seven years downtown before closing in September 2025 and reopening May 20, 2026 at 441 Trenton Road under new owners Diana and Grant Romeo, now paired with a floral studio. Brews rotate through roasters, anchored by Onyx Coffee Lab.

Verified Jul 17, 2026

Quick facts

Cuisine
Coffee
Type
coffee shop
Where
441 Trenton Rd, Utica, NY 13502 · Directions ↗
Meals
Breakfast
Service
Counter service, Takeout, Dine-in
Good for
Solo dining, Quick bite
Phone
(315) 570-3779
Links
Official site ↗ · Facebook ↗ · Instagram ↗

Known for: multi-roaster specialty coffee (Onyx Coffee Lab), Rishi and Spirit teas, Ferlo's donuts

Hours

Current hours unavailable — we haven't been able to verify a schedule. Hours on charactercoffee.com (Mon-Fri 07:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-14:00) appear to predate the May 2026 relocation; confirm current hours for the Trenton Road location before publishing. Check the restaurant's own site or call before going. Know the current hours? Tell us in one step →

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Sources: charactercoffee.com, romesentinel.com · Reopening at 441 Trenton Rd on May 20, 2026 confirmed by Rome Sentinel; official site active but partially stale (still lists old downtown address alongside relocation notice). · Send a correction · Back to the food guide ↑