Food scene
Treat yourself to locally made ice cream and chocolate.
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Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream
672 South AveTreat yourself to locally made ice cream and chocolate.
The Old Stone is a great place to grab upscale bar food and drinks. Chicken wings, burgers, tacos, you name it!
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The Old Stone Tavern
758 South AveThe Old Stone is a great place to grab upscale bar food and drinks. Chicken wings, burgers, tacos, you name it!
One of our favorite sushi spots in Rochester and it's only a walk away! They have classic sushi, specialty rolls, great vegan/veg options, and an overall great ambiance. It's on the smaller side, so we recommend calling beforehand.
Poké Sushi
682 South AvenueOne of our favorite sushi spots in Rochester and it's only a walk away! They have classic sushi, specialty rolls, great vegan/veg options, and an overall great ambiance. It's on the smaller side, so we recommend calling beforehand.
Solid local Mexican food, good for both carnivores and vegans. They offer dine-in and fast take-out.
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John's Tex Mex
426 South AveSolid local Mexican food, good for both carnivores and vegans. They offer dine-in and fast take-out.
Bars
This charming wine bar is a great place to grab a glass before dinner, go for a date night, or to catch up with friends! In the summer they put tables out on the sidewalk.
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Solera Wine Bar
647 South AveThis charming wine bar is a great place to grab a glass before dinner, go for a date night, or to catch up with friends! In the summer they put tables out on the sidewalk.
Cool atmosphere, locally brewed beer, and great food with vegan-friendly options. We highly recommend checking this spot out if you're a beer fan. They also have cider if you prefer that! 7-minute walk or 1-minute drive.
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Swiftwater Brewing Company
378 Mt Hope AveCool atmosphere, locally brewed beer, and great food with vegan-friendly options. We highly recommend checking this spot out if you're a beer fan. They also have cider if you prefer that! 7-minute walk or 1-minute drive.
Dicky's Rochester
791 Meigs StDrinks, bar food, and good vibes!
Coffee & tea
Calling all tea lovers! At Happy Earth, you can get a cup of tea or buy fresh tea to make at home. We recommend their matcha latte.
Happy Earth Tea/Leaf Tea Bar
696 South AvenueCalling all tea lovers! At Happy Earth, you can get a cup of tea or buy fresh tea to make at home. We recommend their matcha latte.
Fair-trade, organic coffee, with a deeper mission of empowering women in recovery. It's the perfect place to grab a cup in the morning or to buy beans to take with you!
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Coffee Connection
681 South AveFair-trade, organic coffee, with a deeper mission of empowering women in recovery. It's the perfect place to grab a cup in the morning or to buy beans to take with you!
Activities
Looking for some fun? This place is an arcade that's equally fun for kids and adults! Play pinball, skeeball, Mario cart, and more while enjoying food and drinks!
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Swillburger
820 S Clinton AveLooking for some fun? This place is an arcade that's equally fun for kids and adults! Play pinball, skeeball, Mario cart, and more while enjoying food and drinks!
Stroll or bike along the Genesee River's edge! See downtown, the Ford St bridge, and Corn Hill on the other side. This is a clear, lit path. About a 5-minute walk away.
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Genesee Riverway Trail
Genesee Riverway TrailStroll or bike along the Genesee River's edge! See downtown, the Ford St bridge, and Corn Hill on the other side. This is a clear, lit path. About a 5-minute walk away.