Desirée’s Guidebook
Food scene
If you're in town on a Thursday or Saturday morning the Rochester Public Market is a local favorite! Shop locally grown produce; ethnic delicacies; specialty items; general merchandise; and a wide array of coffee shops, bakeries, and food stands.
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Rochester Public Market
Rochester Public MarketIf you're in town on a Thursday or Saturday morning the Rochester Public Market is a local favorite! Shop locally grown produce; ethnic delicacies; specialty items; general merchandise; and a wide array of coffee shops, bakeries, and food stands.
Delicious food, craft cocktails, and great service. Large selection of tequila/mezcal and nice ambiance!
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Bitter Honey
127 Railroad StDelicious food, craft cocktails, and great service. Large selection of tequila/mezcal and nice ambiance!
Good Luck
50 Anderson AveGreat food and craft cocktails!
Global small plates from egg rolls to empanadas in a dimly lit space with courtyard & salsa dancing. Excellent crab cakes and best mojitos in town!
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Tapas 177
177 St Paul StGlobal small plates from egg rolls to empanadas in a dimly lit space with courtyard & salsa dancing. Excellent crab cakes and best mojitos in town!
Visit Philomina at the Rochester Public Market on Saturdays! Located in the B shed. All dishes are gluten free; vegetarian and vegan options available.
Philomina's
280 Union Street NorthVisit Philomina at the Rochester Public Market on Saturdays! Located in the B shed. All dishes are gluten free; vegetarian and vegan options available.
Located in the Rochester Public Market, Restaurant Fiorella offers casual Italian fare with a focus on using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Traditional farm-to-table Italian cuisine featuring artisanal pizzas in the authentic style using naturally leavened dough, handmade pastas, vegan options, and house gelato.
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Fiorella
5 Rochester Public MarketLocated in the Rochester Public Market, Restaurant Fiorella offers casual Italian fare with a focus on using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Traditional farm-to-table Italian cuisine featuring artisanal pizzas in the authentic style using naturally leavened dough, handmade pastas, vegan options, and house gelato.
Local seasonal French cuisine & craft cocktails are the draw at this vibrant, stylish market eatery.
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Cure
50 Rochester Public MarketLocal seasonal French cuisine & craft cocktails are the draw at this vibrant, stylish market eatery.
Located at the Rochester Public Market. If you visit the market, be sure to stop into Flour City for a breakfast sandwich or a chocolate croissant!
Flour City Bread Company
45 Rochester Public MarketLocated at the Rochester Public Market. If you visit the market, be sure to stop into Flour City for a breakfast sandwich or a chocolate croissant!
Located in the heart of the Park Ave. neighborhood. Cozy eatery serving simple Italian grub & Sunday brunch in a casual space with an outdoor patio.
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ROAM Cafe
260 Park AveLocated in the heart of the Park Ave. neighborhood. Cozy eatery serving simple Italian grub & Sunday brunch in a casual space with an outdoor patio.
New American/Italian Restaurant on Park Avenue. Warm and casual venue. Great pizza, pasta, and wood-fired meats are enjoyed with expertly crafted cocktails. Nice selection of natural wine.
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Vern’s Restaurant
696 Park AveNew American/Italian Restaurant on Park Avenue. Warm and casual venue. Great pizza, pasta, and wood-fired meats are enjoyed with expertly crafted cocktails. Nice selection of natural wine.
Han Noodle Bar
600 Monroe AveOld Pueblo Grill
55 Russell StNative Eatery and Bar
180 S Clinton AveThe Gate House
274 N Goodman StGrappa
30 Celebration DrEntirely vegan restaurant with gluten-free and other allergy-friendly options.
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The Red Fern
283 Oxford StEntirely vegan restaurant with gluten-free and other allergy-friendly options.
Salena's Mexican Restaurant
302 N Goodman StRocco
165 Monroe AveJoe Bean Roasters
565 Blossom RdWegmans
745 Calkins RdDelicious ice cream and other treats! Dairy-free options available.
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Pittsford Farms Dairy
44 N Main StDelicious ice cream and other treats! Dairy-free options available.
Tony D's
1290 Exchange BlvdCreate A Pizza
766 Monroe AvenueThaiYada Restaurant
315 Alexander StreetSodam Restaurant
900 Jefferson RdLori's Natural Foods Center
900 Jefferson RoadRadio Social
20 Carlson RdBodega
206 Park AveAladdin's Natural Eatery
646 Monroe AveSinbad's Mediterranean Cuisine
719 Park AveCoreLife Eatery
100 Marketplace DrVillage Bakery & Cafe
5 State StThe Chai Guy on Park Ave.
729 Park AvenueGlen Edith Coffee Roasters
23 Somerton StRohrbachs Railroad Street Brewery
97 Railroad StMullers Cider House
1344 University AveFifth Frame Brewing Co.
155 Saint Paul StreetK2 Brothers Brewing
1221 Empire BlvdThree Heads Brewing
186 Atlantic AveWinfield Grill
647 Winton Rd NLento
274 N Goodman StStrangebird Beer
62 Marshall StRoc Brewing Co.
56 S Union StJava's Cafe
50 Rochester Public MarketRella
181 Monroe AvenuePittsford Pub & Grille
60 N Main StSager Beer Works
46 Sager DrKatboocha Booch Bar
A coffee shop, bakery, tap room, wine bar, cafe and restaurant serving dinner inspired by cuisine of Spain.
Coffee shop vibes by day. Casual, full service restaurant by night.
Public Provisions
A coffee shop, bakery, tap room, wine bar, cafe and restaurant serving dinner inspired by cuisine of Spain.
Coffee shop vibes by day. Casual, full service restaurant by night.
Chick’n Out is an urban style fast casual restaurant located in the heart of downtown Rochester New York. We focus on the finest fried chicken and homemade southern sides you’ve ever tasted.
Chick’n Out
Chick’n Out is an urban style fast casual restaurant located in the heart of downtown Rochester New York. We focus on the finest fried chicken and homemade southern sides you’ve ever tasted.
Fiamma Centro
4 Elton StSightseeing
Nice trails and sightseeing! Great place for a family outing!
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Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center
1525 Calkins RdNice trails and sightseeing! Great place for a family outing!
Mendon Ponds Park
95 Douglas RdI-Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DrI-Corbett's Glen Nature Park
415 Penfield RdNice walking trails and waterfalls
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University AveRochester Museum & Science Center
657 East AveGeorge Eastman Museum
900 East AveErie Canal
Erie Canal Heritage TrailHighland Park
National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
17 Madison StDurand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore BlvdTurning Point Park
260 Boxart StShopping
Figgy Studio & Shop
Peppermint
145 Culver RdStacy K Floral
43 Russell StParkleigh
215 Park AveEastview Mall
7979 Pittsford Victor RdStatement Boutique
370 Park AveSalty Boutique
749 Park AveStem Plants Rochester
149 Alexander St