Our Story

Second Aerie was founded in 2024 by Sapphire, a local Rochester artist and well-known coffee professional in Upstate New York. She established Second Aerie with the intention of providing a refuge for those who are lost, forgotten, or in need of a place to rest.

The word “Aerie,” pronounced as air-ee, refers to a home or nest for a bird of prey, which is why our symbol is a crow. The name “Second” signifies this place as the second “home,” or “Aerie,” for all individuals who find their way here, whether they are shopping or participating in our mission.

Currently, Second Aerie is in the early stages of development, and our aspiration is to secure a storefront location in the upcoming years. Our ultimate vision is to transform it into Rochester’s premier oddities cafe, embodying the essence of creating a second home (or aerie) for the Rochester community.

Photo Credit for below picture to @photography_jpp