Guidebook for Rochester
Food Scene
A nice local restaurant 2-minutes walk from the apartment. Sit at the bar upstairs, or eat outdoors downstairs.
27 locals recommend
Tapas 177
177 St Paul StA nice local restaurant 2-minutes walk from the apartment. Sit at the bar upstairs, or eat outdoors downstairs.
One of the best cafes in Rochester is an 8-minute walk from the apartment. Decent coffee, friendly crowd, free WiFi, delicious sandwiches for lunch—you can stay here all day long.
32 locals recommend
Java's Cafe
16 Gibbs StOne of the best cafes in Rochester is an 8-minute walk from the apartment. Decent coffee, friendly crowd, free WiFi, delicious sandwiches for lunch—you can stay here all day long.
The Owl House
75 Marshall StCool restaurant and bar in an old house.
This is absolutely the best Saturday brunch in Rochester, and also excellent for lunch or early evening meals on weekdays. Very highly recommended.
9 locals recommend
Voula's Greek Sweets
439 Monroe AveThis is absolutely the best Saturday brunch in Rochester, and also excellent for lunch or early evening meals on weekdays. Very highly recommended.
The best espresso in the city, and it's right around the corner.
17 locals recommend
Fuego Coffee Roasters
1 Woodbury BlvdThe best espresso in the city, and it's right around the corner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local bar, with regular live music and a large outdoor area.
8 locals recommend
Abilene Bar & Lounge
153 Liberty Pole WayGreat local bar, with regular live music and a large outdoor area.
A dive bar where you can catch local and touring indie and punk bands.
11 locals recommend
The Bug Jar
219 Monroe AveA dive bar where you can catch local and touring indie and punk bands.
Everything Else
The Rochester Amtrak station is a 5-minute walk from the apartment.
9 locals recommend
Rochester station
320 Central AveThe Rochester Amtrak station is a 5-minute walk from the apartment.
This is the stop from where the Red Line bus provides free transport to the main University of Rochester campus.
Eastman Student Living Center
100 Gibbs StThis is the stop from where the Red Line bus provides free transport to the main University of Rochester campus.
Essentials
A short cycle from the apartment, this locally run co-op has fantastic organic produce and general supplies.
32 locals recommend
Abundance Cooperative Market
571 South AveA short cycle from the apartment, this locally run co-op has fantastic organic produce and general supplies.
Shopping
Small World Books
425 North StSecond hand bookstore occupying a whole house.
Greenwood Books
123 East AveBest bookstore in Rochester, by far.
Arts & Culture
Little Theatre
240 East AveGreat local indie movie theatre.