Guidebook for Rochester
Food Scene
On the other end of the street is a favorite local coffee shop, it's welcoming, affordable, & sweet.
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Equal Grounds
750 South AveOn the other end of the street is a favorite local coffee shop, it's welcoming, affordable, & sweet.
Dogtown
691 Monroe AveThe best Rochester spot for a garbage plate.
A wonderful coffee shop that has great lunch options. If you have a few hours to fill, it's a fantastic hang-out spot.
The Greenhouse Cafe
2271 E Main StA wonderful coffee shop that has great lunch options. If you have a few hours to fill, it's a fantastic hang-out spot.
My favorite swanky restaurant & bar. Everything is beautiful here.
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Roux
688 Park AveMy favorite swanky restaurant & bar. Everything is beautiful here.
Delicious & shockingly inexpensive Mediterranean food.
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Cedar Mediterranean Restaurant
746 Monroe AveDelicious & shockingly inexpensive Mediterranean food.
Get the kimchi noodles and the mushroom steamy buns. You won't regret it. And, it's BYOB.
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Han Noodle Bar
600 Monroe AveGet the kimchi noodles and the mushroom steamy buns. You won't regret it. And, it's BYOB.
Parks & Nature
The conservatory is my favorite warm, magical place. $3 for a few hours of turtles, banana trees, tame baby quails, & exquisite architecture.
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I-Lamberton Conservatory
180 Reservoir AveThe conservatory is my favorite warm, magical place. $3 for a few hours of turtles, banana trees, tame baby quails, & exquisite architecture.
Dramatic glacier formed land, many hiking trails to explore.
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Mendon Ponds Park
95 Douglas RoadDramatic glacier formed land, many hiking trails to explore.
Drinks & Nightlife
The most mystical, well-curated space within Rochester city limits. Expertly run by the magnificent poet Rachel Mckibbens & family.
The Spirit Room
139 State StThe most mystical, well-curated space within Rochester city limits. Expertly run by the magnificent poet Rachel Mckibbens & family.
Our favorite local bar, always fun & a little bit crazy. Very cheap gennys :)
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Lux Lounge
666 South AveOur favorite local bar, always fun & a little bit crazy. Very cheap gennys :)
Nightlife without the booze. Filled with local art. Where all the excessively cool Eastman students hang out.
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Java's Cafe
16 Gibbs StNightlife without the booze. Filled with local art. Where all the excessively cool Eastman students hang out.
Entertainment & Activities
The best local theater! Rochester iconic in every way. Live music in the cafe every night. The best popcorn around.
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Little Theatre
240 East AveThe best local theater! Rochester iconic in every way. Live music in the cafe every night. The best popcorn around.
An extremely well-stocked used bookstore upstairs, a local venue downstairs. Sometimes there is a bonfire, friendly people, and cats if you're lucky!
Small World Books
425 North StAn extremely well-stocked used bookstore upstairs, a local venue downstairs. Sometimes there is a bonfire, friendly people, and cats if you're lucky!
Rochester Brainery
176 Anderson AveClasses of all sorts taught by local Rochestarians.
Very well-decorated bowling alley / very cool bar / full menu restaurant.
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Radio Social
20 Carlson RdVery well-decorated bowling alley / very cool bar / full menu restaurant.
Sightseeing
High Falls
4 Commercial StThe closest & best waterfall!
The endless view of Lake Ontario, a well-kept public beach, a variety of restaurants on the Port of Rochester, and great people watching.
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Ontario Beach Park
50 Beach AveThe endless view of Lake Ontario, a well-kept public beach, a variety of restaurants on the Port of Rochester, and great people watching.
Everything Else
The most quintessential Rochester Saturday morning activity. Hundreds of local farmers & artisans, coffee shops, talented buskers, great people watching, and the best breakfast empanada you'll ever eat. Parking is tricky, it's best to check the surrounding streets for spots before the lot.
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Rochester Public Market
Rochester Public MarketThe most quintessential Rochester Saturday morning activity. Hundreds of local farmers & artisans, coffee shops, talented buskers, great people watching, and the best breakfast empanada you'll ever eat. Parking is tricky, it's best to check the surrounding streets for spots before the lot.
Essentials
Family owned grocery store that has everything you will most likely need! Does not have beer.
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Highland Market
830 South AveFamily owned grocery store that has everything you will most likely need! Does not have beer.
Abundance Cooperative Market
571 South AveLocal co-op grocery store.
Mr. Fluff's South Wedge Laundromat
705 South AveHighland Market
830 South AveVery close, just in case!