Guidebook for Rochester
Shopping
Lakeshore Record Exchange
370 Park AveOne of my favorite places for used DVD's, Records, CD's
Great place to visit if you are interested in finding some unique and fun gifts for someone or maybe for yourself.
29 locals recommend
Parkleigh
215 Park AveGreat place to visit if you are interested in finding some unique and fun gifts for someone or maybe for yourself.
Millions of Records and DVD's for the enthusiast. This is also a fun place to find some great gifts for music lovers.
6 locals recommend
Record Archive
33 1/3 Rockwood StMillions of Records and DVD's for the enthusiast. This is also a fun place to find some great gifts for music lovers.
One of my favorite indulges of Rochester. Most delicious hand-made ice cream I have ever had as well as amazing hand-made chocolates.
15 locals recommend
Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream
672 South AveOne of my favorite indulges of Rochester. Most delicious hand-made ice cream I have ever had as well as amazing hand-made chocolates.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great place if you are looking for something small/low key and local for drinks.
9 locals recommend
Half Pint Pub
363 Park AveA great place if you are looking for something small/low key and local for drinks.
A two story bar with a large beer selection and great bar food. A great place to go if you are looking to have a beer with a casual group of friends. There is a dress code for men.
7 locals recommend
Murphy's Law Irish Pub
370 East AveA two story bar with a large beer selection and great bar food. A great place to go if you are looking to have a beer with a casual group of friends. There is a dress code for men.
A two floor LGBT geared bar. The first floor is always filled with fun open-minded people where you can enjoy karaoke or pool/darts. Upstairs is a good sized dance floor with lots of music.
140 Alexander St
140 Alexander StreetA two floor LGBT geared bar. The first floor is always filled with fun open-minded people where you can enjoy karaoke or pool/darts. Upstairs is a good sized dance floor with lots of music.
Fantastic place for lovers of beer or cocktails. A great selection of drinks in a nice environment.
21 locals recommend
Tap and Mallet
381 Gregory StFantastic place for lovers of beer or cocktails. A great selection of drinks in a nice environment.
A great English Pub where all of the staff have English accents and you can enjoy a delicious meal or a great drink.
14 locals recommend
The Old Toad
277 Alexander StA great English Pub where all of the staff have English accents and you can enjoy a delicious meal or a great drink.
Food Scene
Delicious make-your-own wraps and panini's and fantastic soups.
23 locals recommend
Magnolia's Deli & Cafe
366 Park AveDelicious make-your-own wraps and panini's and fantastic soups.
A local coffee shop for the LGBT friendly. A warm environment with games and great company.
27 locals recommend
Equal Grounds
750 South AveA local coffee shop for the LGBT friendly. A warm environment with games and great company.
Delicious subs and sandwiches. A true local feel with great prices.
10 locals recommend
Harry G's New York Deli and Cafe
678 South AveDelicious subs and sandwiches. A true local feel with great prices.
A delicious and affordable restaurant with many vegetarian options.
33 locals recommend
Aladdin's Natural Eatery
646 Monroe AveA delicious and affordable restaurant with many vegetarian options.
A great place to eat or just get a cocktail. They offer many vegetarian and vegan options and everything is very fresh.
33 locals recommend
The Owl House
75 Marshall StA great place to eat or just get a cocktail. They offer many vegetarian and vegan options and everything is very fresh.
The Beale
689 South AveA nice bar restaurant where you can meet for drinks or food. A fun environment.
One of my all time favorite places to stop in for 24/7 breakfast. It is small but very warm and welcoming.
15 locals recommend
The Frog Pond
652 Park AveOne of my all time favorite places to stop in for 24/7 breakfast. It is small but very warm and welcoming.
Two story coffee shop right next to The Little Theater. A great place to meet up with someone or just enjoy a cup of coffee. They also have an AMAZING Chicken Focaccia.
17 locals recommend
Spot Coffee
200 East AveTwo story coffee shop right next to The Little Theater. A great place to meet up with someone or just enjoy a cup of coffee. They also have an AMAZING Chicken Focaccia.
Absolutely delicious Greek food. Great price with vegetarian options/alternatives.
Astoria Greek Cuisine
651 Monroe AveAbsolutely delicious Greek food. Great price with vegetarian options/alternatives.
Joe Bean Roasters
565 Blossom RdA very nice place for the coffee enthusiast.
A fun place to grab a bite to eat. Cheap and a must visit while your'e in Rochester.
26 locals recommend
Dogtown
691 Monroe AveA fun place to grab a bite to eat. Cheap and a must visit while your'e in Rochester.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
99 Court StDelicious food and fun environment.
One of my favorite places to eat in Rochester. Delicious food and very affordable. A small space but definitely work a gander.
22 locals recommend
John's Tex Mex
426 South AveOne of my favorite places to eat in Rochester. Delicious food and very affordable. A small space but definitely work a gander.
You have not truly experienced Rochester until you have had one of Rochesters authentic "Garbage Plates". This is a must have experience.
19 locals recommend
Nick Tahou Hots
320 W Main StYou have not truly experienced Rochester until you have had one of Rochesters authentic "Garbage Plates". This is a must have experience.
Everything Else
A great place to visit for some home-made tasty treats.
7 locals recommend
Stever's Candies ~ CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF JULY
623 Park AveA great place to visit for some home-made tasty treats.
A great theater that is just big enough to give you that warm local feeling with a small cafe and personal touch.
66 locals recommend
Little Theatre
240 East AveA great theater that is just big enough to give you that warm local feeling with a small cafe and personal touch.
One of my favorite bookstores. Rick is a great guy and runs the store solo, he is very knowledgeable and you can't beat the prices.
Rick's Recycled Books
737 Monroe AveOne of my favorite bookstores. Rick is a great guy and runs the store solo, he is very knowledgeable and you can't beat the prices.
Just a couple minutes away and you will find just about everything you need here. Lots of food and fun where you can truly experience a taste of Rochester.
38 locals recommend
City of Rochester Public Market
280 Union St NJust a couple minutes away and you will find just about everything you need here. Lots of food and fun where you can truly experience a taste of Rochester.
Veritas Wine Bar
217 Alexander StFantastic place! Small and cozy with great staff and great selections of wine.
Also a wonderful place for the wine lovers. Great environment and good selections of wine.
11 locals recommend
Flight Wine Bar
262 Exchange BlvdAlso a wonderful place for the wine lovers. Great environment and good selections of wine.
Arts & Culture
A fantastic place to visit and see the home of one of Rochesters leading business men. Also the location of the wonderful Dryden Theater where you can see some of the great classic films.
163 locals recommend
George Eastman Museum
900 East AveA fantastic place to visit and see the home of one of Rochesters leading business men. Also the location of the wonderful Dryden Theater where you can see some of the great classic films.
One of Rochesters great places to visit. Filled with art and exhibits that you are sure to enjoy.
101 locals recommend
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University AveOne of Rochesters great places to visit. Filled with art and exhibits that you are sure to enjoy.
A great place to visit and if you have the chance to see one of the free shows.
25 locals recommend
Eastman School of Music
26 Gibbs StA great place to visit and if you have the chance to see one of the free shows.
Geva Theatre Center
75 Woodbury BlvdHost of some wonderful musicals and theater.
One of the most fun artistic places to visit in Rochester. Loaded from the ground to the ceiling with different works of art including paintings, films, sculptures etc.
36 locals recommend
Artisanworks
565 Blossom RdOne of the most fun artistic places to visit in Rochester. Loaded from the ground to the ceiling with different works of art including paintings, films, sculptures etc.
Sightseeing
A beautiful place to visit just about anytime of year. The location of the Lilac Festival. A small playground for children and many trails to wander. Also has a fun conservatory.
105 locals recommend
Highland Park
A beautiful place to visit just about anytime of year. The location of the Lilac Festival. A small playground for children and many trails to wander. Also has a fun conservatory.
Reservoir Road
Reservoir RoadGreat place for a jog or just a nice walk.
Essentials
The epiphany of all Wegmans. This is one of the largest Wegmans with a restaurant and immense choices.
136 locals recommend
Wegmans
1750 East AveThe epiphany of all Wegmans. This is one of the largest Wegmans with a restaurant and immense choices.