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1. Java's Cafe

8.9
16 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Business District · 104 tips and reviews

MSZWNY M.MSZWNY Mike: Best latte in Rochester.

2. Java's Cafe

8.9
16 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Business District · 104 tips and reviews

Allyson B.Allyson Boggess: Get the Tra Que chai. So good hot or iced. My favorite.

3. Parkleigh

8.8
215 Park Ave (Goodman St), Rochester, NY
Gift Store · 24 tips and reviews

Jennifer C.Jennifer Cisney: An adorable gift shop with really cool stuff! Read more.

4. California Rollin'

7.4
274 Goodman St N (btw Birch Cresent & College Ave), Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · NOTA · 57 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel M: Perfection takes time and is worth the wait. If you want mass produced, go to Wegmans. This is sushi made with love!

5. California Rollin'

7.4
274 Goodman St N (btw Birch Cresent & College Ave), Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · NOTA · 57 tips and reviews

Sam K.Sam Kulpinski: Have hot tea with your sushi :)

6. California Rollin'

7.4
274 Goodman St N (btw Birch Cresent & College Ave), Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · NOTA · 57 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Boornazian: Dancin Diablo is great for first and every-timers!!!

7. Salena's Mexican Restaurant

8.1
302 Goodman St N (at Village Gate Square), Rochester, NY
Mexican Restaurant · NOTA · 55 tips and reviews

MyRochester.comMyRochester.com: Voted best Mexican restaurant in Rochester!

8. Salena's Mexican Restaurant

8.1
302 Goodman St N (at Village Gate Square), Rochester, NY
Mexican Restaurant · NOTA · 55 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Banner: Get the sweet potato fries. You won't regret it!

9. Salena's Mexican Restaurant

8.1
302 Goodman St N (at Village Gate Square), Rochester, NY
Mexican Restaurant · NOTA · 55 tips and reviews

Ryan A.Ryan A: Tacos are tasty!

10. Abundance Cooperative Market

62 Marshall St, Rochester, NY
Grocery Store · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 12 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Szalinski: Try Muesli Fusion cereal, it's local, healthy, and delicious

11. Abundance Cooperative Market

62 Marshall St, Rochester, NY
Grocery Store · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 12 tips and reviews

Ivvy ♍ P.Ivvy ♍ Pan: Great deli. Quick lunch time pick up like no other.

Abundance Cooperative Market is one of rochester.

12. Abundance Cooperative Market

62 Marshall St, Rochester, NY
Grocery Store · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 12 tips and reviews

13. Sticky Lips BBQ

625 Culver Rd (at Atlantic Ave), Rochester, NY
BBQ Joint · 53 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Clemens: Great place in Rochester for BBQ with national recognition! Checkout the Man Vs. Food Episode!

Sticky Lips BBQ is one of rochester.

14. Sticky Lips BBQ

625 Culver Rd (at Atlantic Ave), Rochester, NY
BBQ Joint · 53 tips and reviews

15. The Gate House

8.2
274 Goodman St N (Village Gate), Rochester, NY
Burger Joint · NOTA · 80 tips and reviews

Kaleigh S.Kaleigh S: Ridiculously good sweet potato fries. Yum.

16. The Gate House

8.2
274 Goodman St N (Village Gate), Rochester, NY
Burger Joint · NOTA · 80 tips and reviews

Mati L.Mati Luik: Oustanding Brunch Menu

17. The Gate House

8.2
274 Goodman St N (Village Gate), Rochester, NY
Burger Joint · NOTA · 80 tips and reviews

MichaelMichael: Great pizzas & salads

18. The Owl House

8.9
75 Marshall St (btw Monroe & Broadway), Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 87 tips and reviews

Dave T.Dave Tyler: The fish tacos were terrific!

19. The Owl House

8.9
75 Marshall St (btw Monroe & Broadway), Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 87 tips and reviews

ElizabethElizabeth: Yes, try the curried cashews!

20. The Owl House

8.9
75 Marshall St (btw Monroe & Broadway), Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 87 tips and reviews

Heather S.Heather Scheel: Love pretty much anything with tofu :) The vegan tacos were amazing! Have thoroughly enjoyed everything I've tried so far!

21. Great Harvest Bread Co.

210 Park Ave (Goodman St), Rochester, NY
Bakery · East Avenue · 24 tips and reviews

Towanda💋Towanda💋: The Sicilian is the bomb get it on focaccia bread.....

22. Great Harvest Bread Co.

210 Park Ave (Goodman St), Rochester, NY
Bakery · East Avenue · 24 tips and reviews

Nathan K.Nathan Kauffman: The tomato Florentine soup is a must-try!

23. Great Harvest Bread Co.

210 Park Ave (Goodman St), Rochester, NY
Bakery · East Avenue · 24 tips and reviews

Ali A.Ali Anderson: Spinach, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich is to die for!

24. Dark Horse Coffee

274 Goodman St N Ste B120, Rochester, NY
Café · NOTA · 30 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie B: Great for a casual lunch or coffee break!

25. Dark Horse Coffee

274 Goodman St N Ste B120, Rochester, NY
Café · NOTA · 30 tips and reviews

Lee D.Lee D: Have an oatmeal with a side of peanut butter to mix in

26. Starry Nites Cafe

7.8
696 University Ave (Atlantic Ave), Rochester, NY
Coffee Shop · NOTA · 48 tips and reviews

Jennifer C.Jennifer Cisney: A funky cafe with a Van Gogh theme - perfect place to sit out under the stars in warm weather. Local artists hang works on the walls and perform in the evenings. Read more.

27. Starry Nites Cafe

7.8
696 University Ave (Atlantic Ave), Rochester, NY
Coffee Shop · NOTA · 48 tips and reviews

Susan G.Susan Gilchrist: Jamaican Me Crazy makes me crazy... my favorite coffee flavor of all time. Nutty & spiced all in one.

Starry Nites Cafe is one of rochester.

28. Starry Nites Cafe

7.8
696 University Ave (Atlantic Ave), Rochester, NY
Coffee Shop · NOTA · 48 tips and reviews

29. Starry Nites Cafe

7.8
696 University Ave (Atlantic Ave), Rochester, NY
Coffee Shop · NOTA · 48 tips and reviews

Paul T.Paul Tomblin: Great quiches. Read more.

30. The Frog Pond

7.8
652 Park Ave (Berkeley St.), Rochester, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Avenue · 55 tips and reviews

Courtney R.Courtney Rae: The Frog Pond is the best place to go for breakfast after a long night of drinking.

31. The Frog Pond

7.8
652 Park Ave (Berkeley St.), Rochester, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Avenue · 55 tips and reviews

ramanraman: Amazing Fritatta.

32. The Frog Pond

7.8
652 Park Ave (Berkeley St.), Rochester, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Avenue · 55 tips and reviews

LoriPALoriPA: Charlie's Frog Pond does some of the best breakfast food in Rochester. You must try the zucchini bread with pineapple cream cheese.

33. Memorial Art Gallery

8.5
500 University Ave (Goodman Street), Rochester, NY
Art Museum · NOTA · 47 tips and reviews

PattiPatti: Check out our Gallery Store. Unique gifts from regional artists. Read more.

34. Memorial Art Gallery

8.5
500 University Ave (Goodman Street), Rochester, NY
Art Museum · NOTA · 47 tips and reviews

PattiPatti: Tapas Night Thursdays 5-8pm! Half price museum admission, live music and tapas in the pavilion.

35. Memorial Art Gallery

8.5
500 University Ave (Goodman Street), Rochester, NY
Art Museum · NOTA · 47 tips and reviews

Alex S.Alex Slotkin: Free concerts on the Italian Baroque organ every Sunday at 1 and 3. Not to be missed!

36. Rochester Public Market

9.2
280 Union St N (Rochester Public Market), Rochester, NY
Farmers Market · 88 tips and reviews

Jennifer C.Jennifer Cisney: Open on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday with fresh fruits, vegetables & flowers. You can also find great coffee, cheese, taco and other great bargains. Read more.

37. Rochester Public Market

9.2
280 Union St N (Rochester Public Market), Rochester, NY
Farmers Market · 88 tips and reviews

Kaleigh S.Kaleigh S: Grab a quick breakfast at Juan and Maria's Empanada Stop. You can thank me later.

38. Rochester Public Market

9.2
280 Union St N (Rochester Public Market), Rochester, NY
Farmers Market · 88 tips and reviews

Venessa H.Venessa Haley: Don't leave without your veggies and bread, you can't beat those prices!

39. Shiki Japanese Restaurant

1054 Clinton Ave S, Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Swillburg · 17 tips and reviews

thuan p.thuan pham: Best sushi in town period.

40. Shiki Japanese Restaurant

1054 Clinton Ave S, Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Swillburg · 17 tips and reviews

Fuyuko G.Fuyuko Gratton: Toro (fatty tuna)...yummy

41. Shiki Japanese Restaurant

1054 Clinton Ave S, Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Swillburg · 17 tips and reviews

Mark T.Mark Ticktin: The curry rice is delicious, and the salad dressing is the best of any japanese place.

42. Aladdin's Natural Eatery

8.0
646 Monroe Ave (Oxford), Rochester, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Katelin R.Katelin R: The Greek dressing on anything is so yum!

43. Aladdin's Natural Eatery

8.0
646 Monroe Ave (Oxford), Rochester, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Jessi D.Jessi Dittmar: If you're hungry go for one of their Pita's. They can feed even the hungriest of daytime warriors. Read more.

44. Aladdin's Natural Eatery

8.0
646 Monroe Ave (Oxford), Rochester, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Ivvy ♍ P.Ivvy ♍ Pan: One of my all time favorites. The veggie combo is great. So are all the pastas.

Sol Burrito is one of rochester.

45. Sol Burrito

8.0
521 Monroe Ave (Edmonds St), Rochester, NY
Burrito Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

46. Sol Burrito

8.0
521 Monroe Ave (Edmonds St), Rochester, NY
Burrito Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Cody D.Cody DeHaan: The black bean hummus is to die for.

47. Sol Burrito

8.0
521 Monroe Ave (Edmonds St), Rochester, NY
Burrito Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Dara D.Dara Dunham: Try the tofu quesadilla. It's a rare choice but a very delicious one!

48. Sinbad's Mediterranean Cuisine

8.7
719 Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Avenue · 44 tips and reviews

Ivvy ♍ P.Ivvy ♍ Pan: The eggplant pita is amazing.

49. Magnolia's Deli and Cafe

7.7
366 Park Ave (at Oxford St.), Rochester, NY
Café · East Avenue · 38 tips and reviews

Lauren I.Lauren Ianuzi: try their signature cream of tomato with artichoke & cheese soup, so delicious

Magnolia's Deli and Cafe is one of rochester.

50. Magnolia's Deli and Cafe

7.7
366 Park Ave (at Oxford St.), Rochester, NY
Café · East Avenue · 38 tips and reviews

51. Magnolia's Deli and Cafe

7.7
366 Park Ave (at Oxford St.), Rochester, NY
Café · East Avenue · 38 tips and reviews

Jeffrey R.Jeffrey Rogiers: The Roasted Red Pepper Soup is amazing! It's a shame they don't have it everyday.

52. 2 Vine

24 Winthrop St, Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 26 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Miglioratti: Oysters are always perfect <3

53. 2 Vine

24 Winthrop St, Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 26 tips and reviews

ElizabethElizabeth: Try the Brussel sprouts!

54. 2 Vine

24 Winthrop St, Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 26 tips and reviews

Susan S.Susan Schwartz: This is an amazing restaurant if you are in the area go there and def get that sea food tier It was amazing!

55. Golden Port

105 East Ave (btw Gibbs St. & Swan St.), Rochester, NY
Asian Restaurant · Central Business District · 7 tips and reviews

Jeanette C.Jeanette C: Try the seafood salad off the sushi menu. It's very tasty!

56. Plum House

7.7
686 Monroe Ave (at Oxford St.), Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Jonathan B.Jonathan Baird: You haven't eaten sushi until you try the Toro! Ask for it, it's not always available.

Plum House is one of rochester.

57. Plum House

7.7
686 Monroe Ave (at Oxford St.), Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Adam K.Adam K: Try the sea urchin!

58. Plum House

7.7
686 Monroe Ave (at Oxford St.), Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave P: Amazing roll is, well, amazing!

59. Plum House

7.7
686 Monroe Ave (at Oxford St.), Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

christina d.christina dicken: The Yummy Yummy roll is yummy.

60. Equal Grounds Coffeeshop & Books

8.5
750 South Ave, Rochester, NY
Café · 37 tips and reviews

Ashley K.Ashley Kuscsik: Vanilla chai latte is amazing! Love this place

61. Equal Grounds Coffeeshop & Books

8.5
750 South Ave, Rochester, NY
Café · 37 tips and reviews

Sean S.Sean Soper: They have wraps and salads as well!

Equal Grounds Coffeeshop & Books is one of rochester.

62. Equal Grounds Coffeeshop & Books

8.5
750 South Ave, Rochester, NY
Café · 37 tips and reviews

63. Cafe Cibon

688 Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Café · East Avenue · 29 tips and reviews

Bre R.Bre Roz: I really like the atmosphere of this place. Cozy and rich interior that isn't too loud.

64. Cafe Cibon

688 Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Café · East Avenue · 29 tips and reviews

Jade W.Jade Welsher: Bruchetta is bomb!

65. Cafe Cibon

688 Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Café · East Avenue · 29 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Shapiro: Check out the artichoke ficasha pizza it's great!!

66. Hogan's Hideaway

7.0
197 Park Ave (btwn Rowley & Goodman St S), Rochester, NY
American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

RamsésRamsés: Live jazz on saturdays

67. Hogan's Hideaway

7.0
197 Park Ave (btwn Rowley & Goodman St S), Rochester, NY
American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Taylor F.Taylor Fantauzzo: The French onion soup is amazing!!

Hogan's Hideaway is one of rochester.

68. Hogan's Hideaway

7.0
197 Park Ave (btwn Rowley & Goodman St S), Rochester, NY
American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

69. Hogan's Hideaway

7.0
197 Park Ave (btwn Rowley & Goodman St S), Rochester, NY
American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Vanessa C.Vanessa Cheeks: have the best tuna sandwich ever

70. Veneto Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta

8.2
318 East Ave (Lawrence St), Rochester, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Avenue · 14 tips and reviews

AshleiAshlei: get the gnocchi in vodka sauce= food orgasm

71. Orange Glory Cafe

8.2
240 East Ave (Winthrop St), Rochester, NY
Sandwich Spot · Central Business District · 11 tips and reviews

Tina C.Tina Clark: All the food is great, but I LOVE the Lentil Burger! Read more.

Orange Glory Cafe is one of rochester.

72. Orange Glory Cafe

8.2
240 East Ave (Winthrop St), Rochester, NY
Sandwich Spot · Central Business District · 11 tips and reviews

73. Orange Glory Cafe

8.2
240 East Ave (Winthrop St), Rochester, NY
Sandwich Spot · Central Business District · 11 tips and reviews

Brian G.Brian Grant: Try the Shrimp n corn cake burger!

74. Spot Coffee

8.4
200 East Ave (at Mathews St), Rochester, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Business District · 55 tips and reviews

JoLynne V.JoLynne Valerie: Fabulously fragrant black tea. Also they have fresh lemon slices if you wish, *not* lemon juice packets. Yay, Spot Coffee. ℐℴ ℒℽℎℎℯ ☽♥

75. Spot Coffee

8.4
200 East Ave (at Mathews St), Rochester, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Business District · 55 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Worth it just for the greens that come WITH the sandwich

76. Dogtown

9.2
691 Monroe Ave (Oxford St), Rochester, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 86 tips and reviews

Aaron T.Aaron Thompson: Try the St Bernard! Personal fav!

Dogtown is one of rochester.

77. Dogtown

9.2
691 Monroe Ave (Oxford St), Rochester, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 86 tips and reviews

78. Lento

7.5
274 N Goodman St (University Ave), Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · NOTA · 26 tips and reviews

elouise o.elouise oyzon: Tuesdays, hit the dollar raw oyster bar.

79. Lento

7.5
274 N Goodman St (University Ave), Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · NOTA · 26 tips and reviews

BrianC S.BrianC Smith: King Salmon dish was beyond awesome.

80. Edibles Restaurant

8.6
704 University Ave, Rochester, NY
American Restaurant · NOTA · 26 tips and reviews

jason h.jason herbert: Also a great Restaurant !!!! Awesome food

81. Good Luck

9.3
50 Anderson Ave (at Beacon St), Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · NOTA · 79 tips and reviews

Stephanie P.Stephanie Pickney: You must get the gnocchi! It's the lightest most delicious gnocchi around!

82. Napa Wood Fired Pizzeria

8.3
573 Clinton Ave S (at Alexander St), Rochester, NY
Pizzeria · South Wedge · 33 tips and reviews

Alexandra M.Alexandra McKeown: Service here is great! Order the butternut squash bisque

83. The Beale

689 South Ave (at Gregory St.), Rochester, NY
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South Wedge · 26 tips and reviews

William R.William Resch: Live music 6-9 on Sundays ... make some time / what a great sunrise

84. The Beale

689 South Ave (at Gregory St.), Rochester, NY
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South Wedge · 26 tips and reviews

Juanita H.Juanita Harvey: Shrimp Po'Boy A Must Have!

85. Piranha Sushi Bar

682 Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Avenue · 16 tips and reviews

Jason R.Jason Richardson: Crab and spicy tuna rolls are excellent.

Piranha Sushi Bar is one of rochester.

86. Piranha Sushi Bar

682 Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Avenue · 16 tips and reviews

87. Piranha Sushi Bar

682 Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Avenue · 16 tips and reviews

Jeni R.Jeni Rose: love the Maui roll!! ask to have john serve you he's the best!!!

88. Piranha Sushi Bar

682 Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Avenue · 16 tips and reviews

Christopher D.Christopher DiBella: Try the sesame goat cheese poached pear!! Soo delicious!!