Guidebook for Rochester
Arts & Culture
Cinema Theater
957 S Clinton Ave$5 double features. Cheap popcorn ($0.75 refills).
Food Scene
Shiki
1054 S Clinton AveBest-looking sushi in the city. Big fat rolls.
Different styles of asian food available. All of it is good and the prices are very reasonable - everyone loves this place. I recommend the fried tofu, scallion cakes, and coconut curry soup.
10 locals recommend
Flavors of Asia
831 S Clinton AveDifferent styles of asian food available. All of it is good and the prices are very reasonable - everyone loves this place. I recommend the fried tofu, scallion cakes, and coconut curry soup.
Perhaps the most popular diner in the city on weekend mornings. It is located in an old train car with 50s decor inside. Excellent food. The turkey hash is delicious and unique.
31 locals recommend
Highland Park Diner
960 S Clinton AvePerhaps the most popular diner in the city on weekend mornings. It is located in an old train car with 50s decor inside. Excellent food. The turkey hash is delicious and unique.
LGBT affirmative coffee shop. Doubles as community meeting space for some. Lots of room to spread out. Some board games to play if you come with friends. Bring your laptop - Wi-Fi with no limits.
27 locals recommend
Equal Grounds
750 South AveLGBT affirmative coffee shop. Doubles as community meeting space for some. Lots of room to spread out. Some board games to play if you come with friends. Bring your laptop - Wi-Fi with no limits.
One of my favorite mid-range restaurants, locally sourced ingredients. Casual contemporary feel, amazing salads, burgers, and gourmet pizza. Their entrees are named after famous Rochester residents.
15 locals recommend
The Gate House
274 N Goodman StOne of my favorite mid-range restaurants, locally sourced ingredients. Casual contemporary feel, amazing salads, burgers, and gourmet pizza. Their entrees are named after famous Rochester residents.
This dive Chinese restaurant actually has great food - especially the pizza. (Not joking.) They are open until 3:00am 7 days a week.
Hong Kong House
985 S Clinton AveThis dive Chinese restaurant actually has great food - especially the pizza. (Not joking.) They are open until 3:00am 7 days a week.
Local secret: Tues-Thurs is BOGO night from 9pm-12am. Choose from well drinks, house wine, or select tropical cocktails. Discounted apps during this time too. The food is delicious.
Havana Cabana
289 Alexander StLocal secret: Tues-Thurs is BOGO night from 9pm-12am. Choose from well drinks, house wine, or select tropical cocktails. Discounted apps during this time too. The food is delicious.
This 24-hour diner is busiest around 2:30am (after the bars close). Garbage Plates are a Rochester tradition - try one here.
Mark's Texas Hots
487 Monroe AveThis 24-hour diner is busiest around 2:30am (after the bars close). Garbage Plates are a Rochester tradition - try one here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Newest addition to this neighborhood. Casual and walk-able. Attracts a young professional crowd. Locals frequent this place all week.
16 locals recommend
The Angry Goat Pub
938 South Clinton AvenueNewest addition to this neighborhood. Casual and walk-able. Attracts a young professional crowd. Locals frequent this place all week.
Cheap happy hour - $2 well drinks until 8pm. No cover (ever). Free drag shows on Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 11:30pm.
140 Alexander St
140 Alexander StreetCheap happy hour - $2 well drinks until 8pm. No cover (ever). Free drag shows on Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 11:30pm.
Weird (in a good way) and kitschy hell-themed bar. Popular, large outdoor area. Attracts an alternative crowd, but everyone feels welcome. Free Arts & Crafts on Mondays. Free B movies on Wednesdays.
32 locals recommend
Lux Lounge
666 South AveWeird (in a good way) and kitschy hell-themed bar. Popular, large outdoor area. Attracts an alternative crowd, but everyone feels welcome. Free Arts & Crafts on Mondays. Free B movies on Wednesdays.
Shopping
Upscale, fun gift shop with unique cards, designer furniture, and artisan chocolates. Free samples of flavored coffee. Neat place to kill an hour if you're in the neighborhood.
29 locals recommend
Parkleigh
215 Park AveUpscale, fun gift shop with unique cards, designer furniture, and artisan chocolates. Free samples of flavored coffee. Neat place to kill an hour if you're in the neighborhood.
Everything Else
harming. Curated, rotating cheeses sold by weight. You can sample any for free. If they have a hard, highly crystallized cheddar available, there is a chance it could be the best of your life.
Little Bleu Cheese Shop
684 South Aveharming. Curated, rotating cheeses sold by weight. You can sample any for free. If they have a hard, highly crystallized cheddar available, there is a chance it could be the best of your life.