Food Scene
Ugly Duck is one of my favorite coffee shops in Rochester. You should try any of the specials and be sure to get a scone!
12 locals recommend
Ugly Duck Coffee
89 Charlotte St Ugly Duck is one of my favorite coffee shops in Rochester. You should try any of the specials and be sure to get a scone!
The Owl House is a great stop for anyone who travels with or without a dietary restriction. The New-American style menu and wonderful cocktail and beer bar features local ingredients and great bites!
33 locals recommend
The Owl House
75 Marshall StThe Owl House is a great stop for anyone who travels with or without a dietary restriction. The New-American style menu and wonderful cocktail and beer bar features local ingredients and great bites!
Swillburger and The Playhouse is a awesome Barcade that features craft cocktails and beer. A great place to grab a burger, fries/tots and milkshakes. Perfect for a rainy afternoon or late night out.
31 locals recommend
Swillburger
820 S Clinton AveSwillburger and The Playhouse is a awesome Barcade that features craft cocktails and beer. A great place to grab a burger, fries/tots and milkshakes. Perfect for a rainy afternoon or late night out.
Zemeta Ethiopian Restaurant
1015-1009 S Clinton AveGreat Ethiopian food! Vegan and vegetarian friendly.
Fiorella
5 Rochester Public MarketGreat homemade pasta! Italian food fare. Vegan friendly.
Favorite Chinese style restaurant. BYOB. Crispy tofu under apps + dumplings!
16 locals recommend
Han Noodle Bar
600 Monroe AveFavorite Chinese style restaurant. BYOB. Crispy tofu under apps + dumplings!
Voula's Greek Sweets
439 Monroe AveGreat greek food + Sweets! Get the rice pudding!
Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream
672 South AveCHOCOLATE SORBET!
Mostly Dogs and trash plates. Vegan friendly. German Shepard is my favorite or the veggie plate w/ Sweet potato fries, beans, veggie burger, chili.
26 locals recommend
Dogtown
691 Monroe AveMostly Dogs and trash plates. Vegan friendly. German Shepard is my favorite or the veggie plate w/ Sweet potato fries, beans, veggie burger, chili.
Scratch Bakeshop
41 Russell StGreat vegan and gluten free options!
Bar Bantam
South Clinton AvenueGood Breakfast. The Gluten-free Potato cake is amazing!
Parks & Nature
Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State ParkThe Grand Canon of the East!
Grimes Glen Park
4703 Vine StCorbett's Glen Nature Park
415 Penfield RdIrondequoit Bay Park West
South Glen RoadOne of my favorite mixed use trails. Great for hiking or mountain biking.
Lucien Morin Park
1135 Empire BlvdAnother favorite hiking trail!
Beach and hiking! Great for sunsets in the summer. Swimming when weather is warm. Beach fires and cookouts.
28 locals recommend
Durand Eastman Park
Durand Eastman ParkBeach and hiking! Great for sunsets in the summer. Swimming when weather is warm. Beach fires and cookouts.
Ithaca
Ithaca is GORGES! Good food, drinks and plenty to do.
Highland Park
Lilac Festival, conservatory, beautiful gardens and park.
Getting Around
Transit Center station
60 St Paul StRTS is the local bus station.
Entertainment & Activities
Highly recommend checking out The Little Theatre! Perfect for a cozy movie night or some live tunes.
66 locals recommend
Little Theatre
240 East AveHighly recommend checking out The Little Theatre! Perfect for a cozy movie night or some live tunes.
AMF Fairview Lanes
1407 Fairport RoadBowling. Two Dollar Tuesdays.
TRU Yoga
683 South AveFavorite Yoga spot. Say hi to Liz for me if you take a class of hers!
Climb through the trees in an aerial obstacle course. A workout and fun at the same time.
53 locals recommend
Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures
5589 S Hill RdClimb through the trees in an aerial obstacle course. A workout and fun at the same time.
Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
5662 NY-64Ski or snowboard.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cure
50 Rochester Public MarketCraft cocktails
Swan Dive
289 Alexander StCraft cocktails. Light food fair.
Lux Lounge
666 South AveDive bar, cool vibes.
Fairport Brewing Company
99 S Main StFavorite local pub.
Iron Smoke Distillery
111 Parce AveWhiskey, Cocktails, Music.
B-Side
5 Liftbridge Ln EMusic, Drinks, Food.
Shopping
The Op Shop
89 Charlotte StVintage clothing store.
Peppermint
145 Culver RdCraft clothing and cute goods.
Cute Craft Boutique. Lots of Rochester-made goods! Perfect spot for handmade crafts and goods!
Little Button Craft and Press
658 South AveCute Craft Boutique. Lots of Rochester-made goods! Perfect spot for handmade crafts and goods!
Small World Books
425 North StGood books, sometimes live music.
Sightseeing
George Eastman Museum
900 East AveHistoric Eastman House and Gardens!
Corn Hill
Old Brick Houses, lots of history, along genes river.