Character Coffee – American
Sunlight streams through the windows of this vibrant neighborhood hub, where the rhythmic hiss of the espresso machine provides the soulful soundtrack to a daily morning ritual. Skilled baristas transform premium beans into velvety lattes and effervescent espresso tonics, inviting guests to linger over the complex, toasted notes of a perfectly pulled shot in a space that celebrates the craft of the brew.
171, Genesee Street, Utica, NY, 13502 +13155703779 https://www.charactercoffee.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Character Coffee
Dairy-Free at Character Coffee
Character Coffee in Utica has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sugarfree Vanilla Flavor, Espresso Shot and Feature Espresso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Character Coffee
Character Coffee in Utica has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sugarfree Vanilla Flavor, Espresso Shot and Feature Espresso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Character Coffee
Character Coffee in Utica has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sugarfree Vanilla Flavor, Alternative Milk (Almond, Oat) and Ruby Oolong Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Character Coffee
Character Coffee in Utica has 10 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cortado, Saigon Tea and Feature Espresso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Character Coffee
Character Coffee in Utica has 13 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ruby Oolong Tea, Cortado and Saigon Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Character Coffee
Character Coffee in Utica has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Feature Espresso, Americano and Espresso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Character Coffee
Character Coffee in Utica has 18 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sugarfree Vanilla Flavor, Ruby Oolong Tea and Espresso Shot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Character Coffee
Character Coffee in Utica has 26 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sugarfree Vanilla Flavor, Alternative Milk (Almond, Oat) and Ruby Oolong Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Character Coffee
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Elderberry Healer Tea | 3.8 g | 13.6 g |
| Matcha Latte | 33 g | 12 g |
| Matcha Tea | 42.8 g | 8.1 g |
| Cappuccino | 12 g | 8 g |
| Sugarfree Vanilla Flavor | 41.8 g | 7 g |
| Hot Cocoa | 42.3 g | 5.7 g |
| Cortado | 8 g | 5 g |
| Chai Latte | 5.9 g | 1.9 g |
| White Tea | 48.9 g | 1.8 g |
| Americano | 2 g | 1 g |
| Feature Espresso | 0.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Espresso Tonic | 17.2 g | 0.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
Espresso
- Espresso - $3: 2oz Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Americano - $3: 12oz Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Feature Espresso - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Espresso & Milk
- Cortado - $3.5: 4.5oz Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Espresso Tonic - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cappuccino - $4: 6oz Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Latte - $4.5: Available hot or iced Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics
- Chai Latte - $5: Available hot or iced Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Matcha Latte - $5: Available hot or iced Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Coffee & Cold Brew
- Regular Coffee - $2: Southern Weather Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Feature Coffee - $3: Tropical Weather Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cold Brew Coffee - $3
Turkish Coffee
- Turkish Coffee - Tropical Weather - $5: 7oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Turkish Coffee - Single Origin - $7: 7oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Teas
- Sunstone Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Saigon Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ruby Oolong Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Blue Jasmine Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Elderberry Healer Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Peach Blossom Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Maghreb Mint Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- White Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Matcha Tea - $4
Kids Menu
- Hot Cocoa - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Lil Latte - $3: 8oz milk steamer with choice of flavor Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Add-ons & Flavors
- Espresso Shot - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- House Flavor (Vanilla, Caramel, Maple, Mocha, Honey Lavender) - $0.5: Made in house with real ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pistachio Caramel Flavor - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sugarfree Vanilla Flavor - $1: Made with monkfruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Alternative Milk (Almond, Oat) - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Frequently Asked Questions about Character Coffee
- Is Character Coffee dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Character Coffee has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sugarfree Vanilla Flavor, Espresso Shot and Feature Espresso.
- What can I eat at Character Coffee on a dairy-free diet?
- Sugarfree Vanilla Flavor, Espresso Shot and Feature Espresso carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Character Coffee have vegan options?
- Yes. 18 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sugarfree Vanilla Flavor and Ruby Oolong Tea.
- Is Character Coffee gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Character Coffee?
- Elderberry Healer Tea, at roughly 13.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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