Directory/Food & Drink
Farmhouse Table Food is a small boutique restaurant, grocery store and caterer located in Irondequoit. The location also offers a dinner tasting menu. Opened in 2023. A second location in Downtown Rochester which is a cafe serving breakfast and lunch opened August 2024.
Le Petite Poutine, serving side, Sept 2011 Le Petite Poutine, defining the product, Sept 2011 Petit Poutinerie was a bistro serving poutine, salads, sandwiches and desserts. They also had vegan options. The brick-and-mortar location opened on February 18, 2022. In addition, they own Le Petit Poutine which were 2 food trucks serving Canadian poutine. The ingredients were fresh and local. They served their first poutine on April 9, 2011. Follow them on Facebook or Twitter for location information. Often found at: Showing up at the Brighton Farmers Market lately. Can be spotted at the Rochester Public Market As of March 2012, Le Petit Poutine will be outside of Lux Lounge on South Ave in the evenings into the night! Awards Voted "Best Food Cart/Food Truck" by City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' Awards in 2015.1
Durf's Family Restaurant is a local dining establishment in Rochester that offers wheelchair accessibility. With limited available information, this appears to be a neighborhood restaurant serving the community.
This McDonald's location sits on Monroe Avenue in the Park Avenue area, offering the familiar fast-food menu with drive-through service and free WiFi. Open from 6 AM to midnight daily, it's a convenient spot for quick meals whether you're exploring the nearby shops or just passing through the neighborhood.
Brass Bar & Lounge was a Prohibition-themed bar in the East End. It served whiskey, scotch, and craft beers. They also had live brass music. Grand opening was November, 14 2015. Located in the Hiram Sibley Building, in the former Monty's Korner and The Commonwealth of Rochester location.
About 10 years ago Martusciello Bakery moved from their century old and apparently too small building on Saratoga Ave in a decaying Lyell Ave neighborhood. In addition to getting a new wheelchair-accesible store, their current bakery is just beyond I-390, across from Wegmans, brought them closer to their customers. In addition to operating a retail store, they also bake a large menu of cookies, cakes, and custom orders. Menu Personal pizzas and calzones ($4.50) Hot and cold subs ($4.49 – $8.99) Chicken wings ($4/dozen) Spinach & ricotta pizza (pizzas $2.99 - $15.00) Breads, rolls, italian cookies, tea cookies and cannolis For something different, try a "Bread Boat", sort of a pizza on bread. ''City'' ''Annual Manual recommendation'' Democrat & Chronicle Cheap Eats by Karen Miltner
Havana Moe's Interior ©2006 Christopher Wahl Havana Moe's is a bar and cigar shop located in the East End. Havana Moe's Cigar Lounge qualifies for an exemption under the NYS smoking law and is therefore one of the few bars in Rochester where smoking is permitted. See BeerCraft Blog for list of locations and discussion. The bar has no taps, but features a selection of bottled beers, wines, and liquor. Moe's features live Jazz music performed every Saturday, from 9:30PM to 1:30AM. Members of the band are current and former Jazz musicians from the Eastman School of Music. Guests are encouraged to sit in with the band after 10:30PM. During Monday Night Football, everyone in the bar gets a free shot when either team scores a touchdown.
Johnny's Exterior, 5-2008 Johnny's - 2006" "Image under CC license Booze with Xmas Lights, 12,2011 Originally opened in 1997 as Johnny's Smokefree, this bar in Culver Merchants offered a smoke-free environment prior to the state smoking ban now in place. They changed their name to Johnny's Irish Pub in 2003, when the ban went into effect. This is more in keeping with the ambiance. In addition to the requisite Guinness, you'll find beers from Custom Brewcrafters and plenty of live music (mostly Irish, but not exclusively). They are located on Culver Road near Merchants. If you know where the old Ladd's bowling or Hitchcock's was, it's in that area. There is plenty of parking right behind the building Johnny's is located in. They serve free popcorn, and the bar has two stages for live music. They also serve a Friday Fish Fry from 4:00PM to 10:00PM every Friday. There were news articles regarding a closing in September 2018 but after a few weeks, staff have taken over to continue to run the establishment. Monthly Meetings Johnny's Irish Pub is the regular meeting place of the Bensonhurst Neighborhood Association. Meetings take place on the second Tuesdays of each month at 7:00PM. Awards Johnny's was voted 'Best Neighborhood Bar' in the 2002 'Best of Greater Rochester' poll in City Newspaper.1
Mr Dominic's Sign, 6-2008 Mr. Dominic's (aka Mr. Dominic's at the Lake) is an Italian restaurant in Charlotte. They also offer catering services. Originally established in 1976, the restaurant was renovated and reopened in July 2012. As of 2014 it has a sister location in Fairport called Mr. Dominic's on Main Awards Voted "Best Italian Restaurant" in City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' Awards in 2008, 2009 and 2015.1
The Main and Clinton neighborhood was for many years Rochester's premier shopping district. Until the advent of suburban big box stores, Main and Clinton was known for Sibley's, McCurdy's, B. Forman's, and Midtown Plaza. Although its glory days are gone, the neighborhood is still downtown's retail center and boasts many small shops. For the most part, however, Main and Clinton is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in 2009 was the first stage of the city's Midtown Rochester Rising plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. The complete process is expected to take almost a decade. Until then, Main and Clinton is characterized mostly by extensive construction. Main and Clinton is also Rochester's transportation hub. The city bus lines are arranged on a spoke system, with its central points around the Main and Clinton intersection and Liberty Pole Plaza. Also located here are Greyhound and the New York Trailways. Landmarks here include the Liberty Pole, Chase Tower, and the Sibley Building. Main and Clinton is also the site of Monroe Community College's Damon City Campus at 228 Main Street. Establishments Food and Drink East Main Hots Metro Market Groceries and Deli Panini's Restaurant Sweet Dawn Cafe Retail AA-1 Pawn Big Deal Fashions Creative Plastics Family Dollar Fauna's Gifts and Toys Jewelry Clinic Mike's Discount Jewelry Rainbow Rapid Cellular Suzie's Newsstand VILLA Zip's Food and Beverage Services Catholic Family Center Center City Dental Care Chase Downtown Dental Center Midtown Tailors & Cleaners MOCHA Center (Men of Color Health Awareness) Summit Federal Credit Union Tower Barber & Stylist Whelpley & Paul Opticians Other ABC Action Front Center Decibel Lounge Rochester AmeriCorps
This Mark's Pizzeria location serves the North Winton Village neighborhood on Merchants Road. Part of the popular Rochester-area pizza chain known for their thin crust pies and local presence throughout the region.
Bonnie & Clyde is a restaurant in Rochester, though details about its specific location, cuisine, and hours are currently limited.
Ethiopian Wine (made in Watkins Glenn, NY!) - January 2008 Injera rolled bread - January 2008 Abyssinia is an Ethiopian restaurant in Upper Mount Hope in Mt. Hope Plaza. Abyssinia opened in October 2000 and were originally located at 80 University Avenue. They went on hiatus in March 2012 and reopened August 1, 2013. According to their facebook page, Aster Mengsha—one of the matriarchs and chefs in the family-run business—passed away in June, 2014 from a lengthy illness. The restaurant was closed on-and-off beginning in March, 2014, but reopened on June 20, 2014. Her daughter Herut Tekilu wrote, "Abyssinia will continue on with our family strengthened by my mom's memory. My aunts and I will continue making the same amazing food that mother made (with Enani as our teacher, we an say we learned from the best :))."
Artisan Cafe was a high-end cafe and coffeehouse in the Rochester Pillars building. It was run by chef Jeff Christiano and graduates of the Culinary Arts program at East High School. Seating was in the main ballroom and on the front porch. Artisan Cafe served locally sourced gourmet food and organic Fair Trade coffee from Coffee Connection. The website offered discount pre-ordering before 10:00AM. They opened in December 2012. Closed in 2014.
Established in the late 1970's, Empty Sky Go Club is one of the most active go clubs in the East Coast/Midatlantic region of the United States. Rochester is well-known in the go community as an epicenter of activity around this 3000-year-old game. Club meetings are casual; the members are friendly and always willing to teach newcomers. During the academic year, the club meets on Monday and Thursday nights at Java Wally's, the coffee shop in the library at RIT. Full sets donated by the Ing Foundation are stored near the counter. Over the years, there has been an Empty Sky chapter at the University of Rochester. Although there is not an active chapter there at the present time, resources are available for any interested UR students who would care to step up and reactivate it. In 2004, in cooperation with the American Go Association, Empty Sky hosted the annual National Go Congress at the RIT Inn and Conference Center. Over 400 participants gathered from all over the United States, Japan, China and Europe.
Donuts Delite is a donut shop that is part of a Salvatore's Pizzeria at the corner of Culver Road and Empire in the restored Donuts Delite Building. On March 14, 2022 a second west side location opened but closed on October 14, 2024. History Donuts Delite opened in 1958,closed in 2005, and reopened as part of Salvatore's in 2010. The original Donuts Delite had a crowd of regulars at the counter, and their selection of donuts could not be beat (about 8-9 types of jelly donuts was common). At Halloween they were famous for their pumpkin donuts. They closed in 2005 due to pressures from the chain stores, They reopened Jan 12th, 2010 after Sam Fantauzzo, owner of Salvatore's Pizzeria, bought the building and restored it to as close to what it was when it opened, including tin ceilings and retro tables. Now, the shop is half Salvatore's Pizza and half Donuts Delite. Officially, the new name is "Salvatore's at the historic Donuts Delite building." Michael Malley, whose family ran Donuts Delite from 1958 until its closing, is returning to run the doughnut side of the business. The family agreed to let Fantauzzo use the original recipes for its doughnuts, such as banana cream and the "flying saucer," an oversize glazed donut with cinnamon. Photos See a photo of their old donut rack on RochesterBeat, where the Donut Queen also appears.
This Greece location of Pontillo's serves up the local pizza chain's signature thin-crust pies and other Italian favorites on West Ridge Road. Pontillo's has been a Rochester-area staple for decades, known for their distinctive sauce and loyal following throughout the region.
Webster - BradMandell Friendly's was a national franchise family restaurant with several locations in the Rochester suburbs. They were perhaps best known for their marvelous ice cream. Most (46) of the Friendly's restaurants in upstate and western New York were owned locally by the Kessler family operating as Kessler Restaurants, LLC]. The firm also operates 21 Burger King franchises in western NY. The Kessler's sold their Friendly's back to the corporation in 2013.
Perkins is a national diner chain that used to have several locations in the Rochester area. In the late 1990s, they left the area, and some of the restaurants were converted to Denny's. Several years later, a new franchisee came in and built brand new Perkins restaurants with updated decor in Gates, Henrietta, Penfield, and Greece. The locations in Gates and Henrietta were closed in January 2012. The remaining two locations followed in May. The CEO simply stated that the franchiser had terminated the license agreements for Monroe, Erie, and Niagara. The Henrietta location became the short-lived Opa! Authentic Greek Koozina, followed by the national chain Tilted Kilt (also short-lived); it is now the Henrietta Jeremiah's Tavern. The Penfield location became Cornerstone Restaurant & Cafe but it was torn down and a Chick-fil-A restaurant is to be built on the site.
Logo Naan-Tastic is a Fast Casual Indian restaurant located in Market Commons next door to Core Life Eatery. The restaurant is owned by the sons of the owner of Thali of India. This is an Indian fusion style restaurant with classic dishes as well as Indian Tacos. Food is made in assembly line format similar to Chipotle. The restaurant also has an innovative bar system that fills beer in glasses from the bottom of the glass up. Opened on February 1, 2018. On November 20 2020, they opened their second Rochester area location at Victor Crossing. They also opened a location in Buffalo in 2019.
Welcome to The Pride Connection! Located in Rochester, NY, our GLBT gift shoppe/coffee house offers our customers the highest quality and most unique Pride items, books, artwork, films, and jewelry. Enjoy our menu of delicious fresh roasted coffee drinks and the finest bakery made pastries in Rochester in an open minded atmosphere great for the WHOLE family. Bring your laptop for Complimentary Wireless Connection. Gay Pride is more than just triangles and rainbows, it’s the freedom to be yourself within the community.
Sak's is a Thai restaurant located on Palmyra Road in Fairport, serving the eastern suburbs of Rochester.
(November 2006 BarbieJeanne) Pellegrino's Deli Cafe is a deli-style fast casual restaurant offering subs, soups, salads, wraps, and smoothies. Pellegrino's Catering delivers party platters of subs/wraps, salad, or cookies/brownies plus beverages for office parties, corporate events, or private parties for birthdays, graduations, etc. They are located on Mt. Hope Avenue in the Lilac Neighborhood. Company related to The Distillery. Their second location at 966 West Linden Ave in East Rochester closed in 2014. It is now a Dunkin' Donuts. Photo Gallery - Defunct East Rochester Location Notes and References Simpy Certificates supports gift certificates valid at Pellegrinos.
This Five Guys location in the Ridgecrest Plaza on West Ridge Road serves up the chain's signature fresh burgers and hand-cut fries to the Greece area. Open daily until 9:30pm, it offers takeout service but no delivery or drive-through options.