Guidebook for Rochester

Megan
Guidebook for Rochester

Food Scene

On the other end of the street is a favorite local coffee shop, it's welcoming, affordable, & sweet.
27 locals recommend
Equal Grounds
750 South Ave
27 locals recommend
On the other end of the street is a favorite local coffee shop, it's welcoming, affordable, & sweet.
The best Rochester spot for a garbage plate.
26 locals recommend
Dogtown
691 Monroe Ave
26 locals recommend
The 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 St
A 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.
12 locals recommend
Roux
688 Park Ave
12 locals recommend
My favorite swanky restaurant & bar. Everything is beautiful here.
Delicious & shockingly inexpensive Mediterranean food.
8 locals recommend
Cedar Mediterranean Restaurant
746 Monroe Ave
8 locals recommend
Delicious & shockingly inexpensive Mediterranean food.
Get the kimchi noodles and the mushroom steamy buns. You won't regret it. And, it's BYOB.
16 locals recommend
Han Noodle Bar
600 Monroe Ave
16 locals recommend
Get 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.
18 locals recommend
Lamberton Conservatory
180 Reservoir Ave
18 locals recommend
The 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.
7 locals recommend
Mendon Ponds Park
95 Douglas Road
7 locals recommend
Dramatic 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 St
The 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 :)
32 locals recommend
Lux Lounge
666 South Ave
32 locals recommend
Our 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.
32 locals recommend
Java's Cafe
16 Gibbs St
32 locals recommend
Nightlife 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.
66 locals recommend
Little Theatre
240 East Ave
66 locals recommend
The 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 St
An extremely well-stocked used bookstore upstairs, a local venue downstairs. Sometimes there is a bonfire, friendly people, and cats if you're lucky!
Classes of all sorts taught by local Rochestarians.
Rochester Brainery
176 Anderson Ave
Classes of all sorts taught by local Rochestarians.
Very well-decorated bowling alley / very cool bar / full menu restaurant.
25 locals recommend
Radio Social
20 Carlson Rd
25 locals recommend
Very well-decorated bowling alley / very cool bar / full menu restaurant.

Sightseeing

The closest & best waterfall!
67 locals recommend
High Falls
4 Commercial St
67 locals recommend
The 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.
53 locals recommend
Ontario Beach Park
50 Beach Ave
53 locals recommend
The 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.
64 locals recommend
Rochester Public Market
Rochester Public Market
64 locals recommend
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.

Essentials

Family owned grocery store that has everything you will most likely need! Does not have beer.
17 locals recommend
Highland Market
830 South Ave
17 locals recommend
Family owned grocery store that has everything you will most likely need! Does not have beer.
Local co-op grocery store.
32 locals recommend
Abundance Cooperative Market
571 South Ave
32 locals recommend
Local co-op grocery store.
Mr. Fluff's South Wedge Laundromat
705 South Ave
Very close, just in case!
17 locals recommend
Highland Market
830 South Ave
17 locals recommend
Very close, just in case!