Guidebook for Rochester
Food Scene
Nino's Pizzeria
1328 Culver RdGreat pizza at a great price! Family-owned and operated.
Well-known in the Rochester-area for their breakfast offerings.
11 locals recommend
James Brown's Place
1356 Culver RdWell-known in the Rochester-area for their breakfast offerings.
A German-food lover's delight. People come from all over the city to have lunch here. Shared tables, nice community feeling.
6 locals recommend
Swan Market
231 Parsells AveA German-food lover's delight. People come from all over the city to have lunch here. Shared tables, nice community feeling.
Golden Fox Restaurant
1115 Culver RdGood food. Very reasonable prices.
The Red Fern
283 Oxford StAmerican-style cuisine. Vegan-friendly. It's delicious!
One of our favorites. Affordable and delicious. Authentic Greek sweets. Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner served as well. Vegan-friendly.
9 locals recommend
Voula's Greek Sweets
439 Monroe AveOne of our favorites. Affordable and delicious. Authentic Greek sweets. Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner served as well. Vegan-friendly.
Natural Oasis Market
288 Monroe AveEthiopian lunch buffet. Sort of a tapas-style American-world fusion at dinner.
Zemeta Ethiopian Restaurant
1015-1009 S Clinton AveDelicious and ridiculously cheap.
Vive Bistro and Bakery
130 East AveOn the fancier side. Vegan-friendly.
Esan Thai Restaurant
696 Park AveGreat lunch specials. Try the fresh spring rolls!
Donuts Delite
1700 Culver RdOld-timey donut place brought back to life by local pizza franchise.
Morningstar Greek American
850 Merchants RdAnother good breakfast option.
Flavors of Asia
831 S Clinton AveChinese, Thai, and Vietnamese offerings.
Offers both traditional American diner cuisine as well as Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai!
7 locals recommend
South Wedge Diner
880 S Clinton AveOffers both traditional American diner cuisine as well as Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai!
Essentials
Our local food co-op. Great place to find local/organic products.
32 locals recommend
Abundance Cooperative Market
571 South AveOur local food co-op. Great place to find local/organic products.
Touted by many as the Mecca of grocery stores, Wegman's is often listed as a must-see for those visiting our fair city.
136 locals recommend
Wegmans
1750 East AveTouted by many as the Mecca of grocery stores, Wegman's is often listed as a must-see for those visiting our fair city.
Sightseeing
The founder of Kodak, a generous philanthropist, and an all-around interesting guy, the George Eastman House should top the list for anyone interested in photography or Rochester's local history.
163 locals recommend
George Eastman Museum
900 East AveThe founder of Kodak, a generous philanthropist, and an all-around interesting guy, the George Eastman House should top the list for anyone interested in photography or Rochester's local history.
An interactive museum with plenty to see and do for children and adults alike.
119 locals recommend
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East AveAn interactive museum with plenty to see and do for children and adults alike.
High Falls
4 Commercial StIt's a waterfall in the middle of the city!
Entertainment & Activities
A great place for catching an independent or foreign film at a reasonable price. Also has a cafe which often has live music.
66 locals recommend
Little Theatre
240 East AveA great place for catching an independent or foreign film at a reasonable price. Also has a cafe which often has live music.
Flying Squirrel Comm Space
285 Clarissa StVarious activism-related presentations, meetings, and performances.
Drinks & Nightlife
Johnny’s Irish Pub
1382 Culver RdJust down the road!
Merchants Grill
881 Merchants RdIt's right next to Johnny's Irish Pub!
L & M Lanes
873 Merchants RdBowling and beer (and right next to Johnny's and Merchants).
Abilene Bar & Lounge
153 Liberty Pole WayIntimate setting, great bands/performers.
Parks & Nature
Highland Park
180 Reservoir AveIt's a local treasure!
A bit out there, but it's a very nice park. Plenty of trails for hiking.
7 locals recommend
Mendon Ponds Park
Mendon Ponds ParkA bit out there, but it's a very nice park. Plenty of trails for hiking.
If you venture off into the woods, you may stumble across some interesting graffiti art.
18 locals recommend
Cobbs Hill Park
80 Culver RdIf you venture off into the woods, you may stumble across some interesting graffiti art.
Ellison Park Road
Ellison Park RoadNice disc golf course. Good place for sledding in winter. Dog park as well.
Shopping
If you love people watching, rubbing elbows with folks from all over the world, and seeing a place come alive with human energy, the public market is definitely worth checking out. Saturdays recommended, but also open Tuesdays and Thursdays.
64 locals recommend
Rochester Public Market
Rochester Public MarketIf you love people watching, rubbing elbows with folks from all over the world, and seeing a place come alive with human energy, the public market is definitely worth checking out. Saturdays recommended, but also open Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Wegmans
1750 East AveLocal grocery chain. Much-beloved by many a Rochesterian.
Brighton Farmers' Market
1435 Winton RdOur favorite farmers' market!