Meals in Rochester

Rochester has several supermarkets, including Wegmans, Aldi, Tops, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods, but students should note that the neighborhood immediately around Eastman does not have a grocery store within easy walking distance: the nearest Wegmans is approximately two miles away. A car, public transportation, taxi, or rideshare service will be needed to get to a grocery store if you plan to stay downtown.

Aldi (Winton Road store) – 175 N Winton Road

TOPS (Brighton store) – 1900 Clinton Avenue S

Trader Joe’s (Pittsford store) – 3349 Monroe Avenue

Wegmans (East Avenue store) – 1750 East Avenue

Whole Foods Market – 2740 Monroe Avenue

A special city-sponsored lunchtime event downtown, Wednesday July 10 and Wednesday July 24

Midday Bash $$ – Food trucks, live music, giveaways and more – Parcel 5, 11:30am-1:30pm

The Acorn Exchange $$ – Breakfast, lunch, salads, sandwiches – 75 S Clinton Ave.

The Alexander $$ – New American, brunch, dinner – 282 Alexander St.

The Brown Hound Downtown $$ – Brunch, sandwiches, coffee – 500 University Ave.

Capri Wine Bar & Restaurant $$ – wine, salads, dinner – 130 East Ave.

CHAR Steak & Lounge $$$ – Steaks, seafood, sandwiches – 550 East Ave. (in the Strathallan Hotel)

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que $$ – Barbeque, American – 99 Court St.

Dream Town Deli $ – Sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, breakfast, halal offerings – 275 East Ave.

Edibles Restaurant & Bar $$ – American, brunch, lunch, dinner – 704 University Ave.

Fuego Coffee $ – Coffee, croissants, biscotti – 45 Euclid St.

The Gate House $$ – Burgers, pizza, weekend brunch – 274 N Goodman St.

Inn on Broadway: Tournedos: The Lounge $$ – pub fare– 26 Broadway

Inn on Broadway: Tournedos $$$$ – seafood, steakhouse – 26 Broadway

Java’s $ – Bakery, coffee, sandwiches, subs – 16 Gibbs St.

Lila’s Lobby Bar $$ – Cocktails, small plates, happy hour daily – 101 S. Union St.

Little Café $ – Coffee, sandwiches, subs, soups, salads – 240 East Ave.

Locals Only $$ – Happy hour food, cocktails, vegetarian dishes — 311 Alexander St.

Ludwig’s Center Stage Café $ – Breakfast/brunch, sandwiches, salads, soups – 25 Gibbs St.

Magnolia’s $$ – Sandwiches, pizzas, soup, brunch – 366 Park Ave.

Maru Sushi & Ramen Bar $$ – Sushi, ramen, rice bowls – 274 N Goodman St.

Max of Eastman Place $$$$ – American, International, seafood – 25 Gibbs St.

Mercantile on Main $ – Food hall with local offerings – 240 E Main St.

Murphy’s Law $$ – American – 370 East Ave.

Old Pueblo Grill $$ – Tacos, tortas, burritos – 55 Russell St.

Open Face at Eastman Museum $$ – Sandwiches, soups, coffee – 900 East Ave.

The Old Toad $$ – British pub fare – 227 Alexander St.

Orange Glory $ – Sandwiches, subs, soups, vegetarian – 480 E. Main St.

Peppa Pot $ – Jamaican, homemade style – 522 E. Main St.

Petit Poutinerie $$ – Poutine, sandwiches, salads, desserts – 44 Elton St.

The Red Fern $$ – Casual vegan restaurant, bar, and bakery – 238 Oxford St.

Redd $$$ – James Beard Award-winning chef – 24 Winthrop St.

ROAM Cafe $$ – Soups, sandwiches, pizza, brunch – 260 Park Ave.

Rocco $$ – Pizza, pasta – 165 Monroe Ave.

Seasons’ Noodle $ – Asian noodle cafe – 50 Chestnut St.

Shema Sushi $$ – Japanese, sushi – 277 Alexander St.

Spot Coffee $ – Coffee, panini, salads, bakery – 200 East Ave.

Stromboli Express $$ – Pizza – 130 East Ave.

Swan Dive $$ – Pizza, pub fare – 289 Alexander St.

Tai Chi Bubble Tea $ – Bubble tea, smoothies, poke bowls, ramen, sushi – 160 East Ave.

Tapas $$ – Small plates, international dishes – 177 St. Paul St.

Thai Yada $$ – Thai – 315 Alexander St.

Tony D’s $$$ – Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, seafood – 1290 University Ave.

TRATA $$ – Burgers, salads, beer, wine – 137 Culver Road

Twisted Tap $$ – Burgers, pub fare, milkshakes – 200 East Ave.

Ugly Duck Coffee $ – Coffee – 89 Charlotte St.

Veneto $$ – Pizza, pasta – 318 East Ave.

Wall Street Bar & Grill $$ – Salads, appetizers, tapas – 330 East Ave.

The Wintergarden Cafe $$ – Breakfast, lunch, coffee, bakery – One Bausch & Lomb Place