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Quick StatsBest Pizza
- Domino's
- Papa John's
- Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria
Best Breakfast
- IHOP
- Jay's Diner
- Mel's Diner
Best Chinese
- China Buffet
- Wok with You
Best Place to Take Your Parents
- Applebee's
- King David's Restaurant
- The Cheesecake Factory
College Prowler Take
Rochester is an ideal area for food enthusiasts. There are many locally-owned and operated restaurants and food shops, all within a mile or two from the RIT campus. No matter what your diet consists of, you’ll find a restaurant that will suit your taste buds in or around Rochester. One of the best things about the restaurants in Rochester is that most of them are cheap. Many of the local establishments understand that there are a number of colleges in the area, and their menus, for the most part, cater to students’ wallets. While there are no establishments that advertise half-price food specials, most do offer nightly specials on both food and drinks. There are also numerous chain restaurants in the area that offer familiar options from back home, like Applebee’s or Olive Garden. If you don’t have a car and are limited to the restaurants that Rochester has to offer, you certainly won’t starve. Establishments like Mykonos and Dibella’s are a unique part of Rochester’s culture. Local restaurants allow students to socialize with the locals, and fortunately, most of them are quite hospitable. Also, it would be impossible to talk about food in Rochester without mentioning the most infamous food provider in the area: Wegman’s. Wegman’s is a grocery chain found in western New York and founded by Daniel Wegman, a Rochester native. You can find any kind of food you could possibly want in your local Wegman’s, from chips and snacks to the finest brands of seafood. If the local Wegman’s doesn’t have what you’re looking for, then just travel to Pittsford where the state’s largest Wegman’s store is located. Last, but certainly not least, is Nick Tahou’s. Tahou’s is mostly known for its mouth-watering garbage plate. (Never thought I’d use mouth-watering and garbage in the same sentence.) There is only one actual Tahou’s in the Rochester area, but there are many imitators. The garbage plate is something that needs to be experienced to be fully appreciated. A base of macaroni salad and home fries is covered with hot sauce and onions, and then two cheeseburgers are placed on top, and some more hot sauce is thrown on. Doesn’t sound appealing to you? Try it, you’ll like it! Students Speak Out
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I love Philip’s European, it is...
I love Philip’s European, it is really close to campus, and it is a great restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy, and it looks quite upscale, though you wouldn’t know it from the outside. The food is all really good, but the desserts are by far the best in Rochester. They serve homemade desserts that are making my mouth water as we speak. I always get an English trifle, but they have different cakes and pies and tortes—it’s all really good. |
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I find it hard to get off campus...
I find it hard to get off campus without a car. Most of the good restaurants are downtown, so I don’t go that much. There are more recognizable chain restaurants close by like Olive Garden and Ruby Tuesday’s, but to get to any unique place, you need to go pretty far off campus. |
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Lori’s Natural Foods is a great...
Lori’s Natural Foods is a great place to shop if you are a vegan. Wegman’s has a pretty good selection, but Lori’s has anything you could want, and the foods are all natural. There are a few vegan and vegetarian restaurants in town as well. |
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If you like trying new types of...
If you like trying new types of food, then I would definitely recommend the King and I. They serve amazing Thai food. Aja has some pretty good Asian food that isn’t strictly Chinese. If you do like Chinese food, there are a lot of good restaurants around town. Pizza is hit-or-miss since most of the places are chains. They are okay, but I’m used to family-owned pizzerias. |
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I haven’t gone to a fast food...
I haven’t gone to a fast food restaurant since I got to RIT, simply because you can get real food for the same price—if not cheaper. I love getting friends and heading downtown to try out new places. There are streets that have restaurants on literally ever corner—it’s great. |
FactsStudent Favorites
- Highland Park Diner
- Jay's Diner
- Philip's European
- Pita Pit
Other Places to Check Out
- Abbott's Custard
- King David's Restaurant
- Lovin' Cup Music Bistro
- Paradiso Pizza
- TC Riley's Irish Pub
- Wok with You Fine Asian Cuisine
24-Hour Dining
- Denny's
- Jay's Diner
- Mykonos Café
Grocery Stores
Wegman's
2599 E Henrietta Rd.
(585) 334-4010
Daily 24 hours
Restaurant Listing
Bazil
Italian
749 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester
(585) 427-7420
www.bazilrestaurant.com
Price: $15-$25
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 4:30 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Bruegger's
Bagels
3333 W. Henrietta Rd., Southtown Plaza, Henrietta
(585) 424-6110
www.brueggers.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
American, wings, sports bar
382 Jefferson Rd., Henrietta
(585) 427-9464
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Dibella's
Submarine sandwiches
420 Jefferson Rd., Henrietta
(585) 475-1831
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Domenico's Ristorante
Italian
3024 E. Henrietta Rd., Henrietta
(585) 334-5170
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
Don Pablo's
Mexican
780 Jefferson Rd., Henrietta
(585) 424-6860
www.donpablos.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Highland Park Diner
American diner
960 S. Clinton Ave., Henrietta
(585) 461-5040
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
IHOP
Breakfast all day, American
556 Jefferson Rd., Rochester
(585) 292-0380
www.ihop.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 6 a.m.–12 a.m.
Jay's Diner
American diner
2612 W. Henrietta Rd., Rochester
(585) 424-3710
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Mel's Diner
American diner
3131 W. Henrietta Rd., Rochester
(585) 292-0130
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Mykonos Café
Greek
3423 Winton Pl., Rochester
(585) 475-0044
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Daily 24 hours
No. 1 Chinese
Chinese
1925 South Ave., Rochester
(585) 442-3030
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Papa John's
Pizza
741 Maiden Ln., Rochester
(585) 865-7000
www.papajohns.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m.
Phillips European Restaurant
European bistro
26 Corporate Woods Dr., Rochester
(585) 272-9910
www.phillipseuropean.com
Price: $20-$30
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Subway
Sandwiches, salads
376 Jefferson Rd., Rochester
(585) 292-1460
www.subway.com
Price: $5-$8
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
The China Gate Restaurant
Mandarin, Szechuan, Cantonese
368 Jefferson Rd., Henrietta
(585) 427-0680
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
The Pita Pit
Pitas, salads
1100 Jefferson Rd., Rochester
(585) 475-1040
www.pitapit.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Did You Know?Jell-O was invented in LeRoy New York, just outside of Rochester. The Jell-O Museum is found there and is open throughout the year for any food enthusiasts who want to explore the history of the dessert-time favorite. Bill Cosby has been known to drop by every once in a while.
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