Panera Bread

Chongqing Noodle Soup from this restaurant is by far the best dish in Rochester. Very spicy but…read moredelicious.

Was in Rochester for an annual checkup and decided to try this place before heading back to the…read morecities. It's out of the Mayo area and right by Apache Mall and a new Residence Inn. It seems to be a newer area and because it shares a lot with Residence Inn, there's plenty of parking. We arrived early for dinner so only one table was occupied. Service was great, very friendly, courteous & helpful. Ambiance has a moderm but cozy feel with lots of wood mixed with metal elements. Menu was pretty straightforward. We had the Cumin beef, dandan noodle & Lanzhou Beef Noodle. Everything was great and did not disappoint- comparable to similar restaurants in the cities. Dandan had a great peanutty flavor, lanzhou beef had just enough thinly sliced beef shank & the noodles were perfectly chewy. We were so full could barely eat the cumin beef which takes a bit longer to make than the noodles but worth the wait. Will definitely come back if in the area.

Kitchen

ChongQing spicy noodle soup

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Wontons in spicy chili oil

City Market Downtown

4.1(64 reviews)

3.4 mi

I used to go to City Market years ago when I was in Rochester on a daily basis, it was my favorite…read morespot. Years have passed and I found myself in Rochester recently and wanted to see if it was as good as I remembered.... It was. It is a small shop, only 3 tables to sit at. Most people took their orders to go. The list of sandwiches is extensive but I got the roast beef and smoked Gouda. It was wonderful, the meat was sliced thick and piled high and the cheese had a wonderful smoky taste. I wish I was in the Rochester area more often so I could try other menu items!

While on a trip to Mayo, my sister and I stopped in at lunch time to get a sandwich. We were met…read morewith friendly staff and so many options to choose from! We got the 4 cheese grilled cheese and the caprese - both were so tasty! The boursin on the grilled cheese made it one of the best I have ever had. We wouldn't hesitate to stop by again! We also loved being able to sit outside on such a nice day!

City Market

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Salad Brothers Cafe & Deli

3.8(27 reviews)

3.3 mi

I had the beer cheese soup with a hot ham & cheese sandwich, and was frankly blown away. It was…read moreimmediately apparent that the food quality was superb, far beyond any expectations. Most of all, the people here quite obviously love doing what they do, and their passion & kindhearted service created a warm, welcoming experience. We can't wait to go back again! Oh, and very reasonable prices, too!

This used to be my favorite place to grab lunch in town. Why oh why did you change the Ranch Pasta…read moreSalad?? It was perfect!! And the Lobster Bisque?? Totally different. The rolls are no longer homemade.

Fresh baked rolls

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Great Harvest Bread

4.2(55 reviews)

2.9 mi

Oh my good God this place has the best sandwiches. Favorite…read moreis Spicy Smoked Turkey and Pepperjack dear Lord it melts in your mouth. Trying the chicken wild rice rn will update w pictures next time cuz its already gone and I WILL BE BACK

I picked up a high fiber, wheat loaf of bread. It was amazing. The bread is extremely moist and so…read moremany different seeds and tasty. For breakfast a slice of bread with avocado spread is great and even better with some smoked salmon.

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Canadian Honker

4.0(533 reviews)

2.9 mi

A welcome respite when you've got family at a Mayo Hospital. Very down home and ultra Midwest,…read moreCanadian Honker serves up friendly, casual hospitality and solid, tasty food. I was there today to waste some time before a chat with my mother's care team at Mayo, and really enjoyed the place. Lunch was a delicious, crispy, indulgent beef quesadilla and a refreshing gin gimlet. The price was right. The gimlet was chilly and strong. And the quesadilla was perfectly griddled, brimming with melty cheese and seasoned beef.

We stopped in on July 4th and they offer a 10% discount for military and veterans. They also offer…read morethat on Saturdays. My husband really enjoyed his hot turkey sandwich. I was surprised that my prime rib melt was so good. The meat is well done (not my favorite) but not dry. With great mushrooms and cheesy, it was a hit. The onion rings here are a don't miss. Do you know how when you bite into an onion ring and it pulls out the onion so you just have batter left? Not here! Every amazing bite of the lightly battered rings was perfect. Bunnies coconut cake to go and it was delicious. Service was great too!

Dining area

Canadian Walleye Sandwich

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Refreshing BlackBerry mint tea

Hunan Bistro

4.6(43 reviews)

2.7 mi

Fabulous food, service, and atmosphere. Very good…read more I eat a lot of Chinese food and this place is a stand out of the places I've been to. Highly recommend.

This was a great Asian restaurant and had a variety of food on the menu! We sat at a table with a…read morelazy Susan so we could eat family style. The service was kind and attentive. My favorite dish was the scallion pancakes!

Cream cheese wonton

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Hollandberry Pannekoeken

4.5(290 reviews)

3.1 mi

The salmon skillet was wonderful, the cupcakes addicting…read more There was about a 15 minute wait before lunchtime. The place was packed.

This place was crazy busy but worth the wait! Delicious! The muffins are a must have!read more

Dining area on a late Saturday afternoon

Sliced bananas

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Specialty drinks

Forager Brewery

4.2(396 reviews)

2.5 mi

The boxes that the Cast Iron Mac N Cheese With Beef Brisket, Caesar Salad and French Fries were…read moresent in, were all filled to the top. This was enough food for 2 adults who like to eat! For the price and the quantity, I expected it might have been lower quality but everything lookedCaesar Salad amazing. It tasted even better! Especially the Cast Iron Mac N Cheese. It is creamy and comforting with a wonderful contrasting finishing crumb. Then we got beef on top which added a sweet filling protein. I also felt good after eating. I did not feel bloated, even though I ate until I was full. That is a sign of fresh and healthy ingredients. I would come back to try more of the menu at any time!

We stopped in for Forager while visiting Rochester…read more Our server Emily was very friendly and attentive. She never left us waiting for service and offered some great suggestions on the menu. While we know this is a brewery, they also serve batch cocktails, instead of a full bar. We started with their version of an old fashioned, which wasn't our first choice but they were actually tasty albeit a bit sweet. Since the weather was below 0, I craved something hot and comforting. I ordered the Beef Stroganoff which was tasty. Included braised local beef, mushrooms, onions, garlic, parmesan, cream sauce, dill, house-made fettuccini, topped with sour cream. The sauce was light so you didn't feel like it weighed you down. My husband ordered the birria tacos. Beef brisket, white onions, mozzarella, cilantro, corn tortilla, green salsa, beef broth, lime Although they were tasty, they were quite greasy. Prices were reasonable. I would come back again and try the pizza.

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Chester's Kitchen and Bar

4.1(933 reviews)

3.3 mi

Expensive, pretty, terrific food, friendly service. RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. We had…read morereservations for 4 PM Sat afternoon - some people who arrived at same time without reservatios could not be seated. Parmesan Walleye was great, as was asparagus, lemon martini and roast beef. So was chocolate cake & ice cream. Prices are high. We were initially seated in bar where music was very loud. We asked to be moved to a quieter table. that was much better.

Ambiance is family friendly and casual. Came during a Sunday evening and we were seated quickly and…read morestaff was friendly. Did not have to wait too long for food to come out. Ingredients are FRESH. Mushroom burger came out with remarkable homemade pickles. I would recommend getting extra! The Sante Fe salad was fresh and crispy. The kids both had cheese burgers and my youngest says they are amazing!

Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich with healthy asparagus!

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Strawberry Lemonade

Food Lab

4.6(41 reviews)

2.3 mi

Amazing. Food was delicious and service was friendly. Best flavors. Menu is so full of options…read more Love the restaurant, friendly, clean, cozy. Prices are affordable and you get a lot of food. My husband had the Moby Dick burrito, which was huge. He devoured it. I had the lunch special, 2x quesoburria + salad. Soooo delicious, and I could only eat 1, all for a great, minimal price. Will def be back. My new favorite restaurant in Rochester. Go here!!!!

The food is Mexican fusion. Fusion with what?…read more Definitely with something Asian for some of the dishes. And something Barbecue. There may be other influences but those 3 in general cover a lot of styles, each on their own! My person and I shared 2 appetizers. We had Crunchy Wontons with birria (slow roasted beef in a red broth that is then shredded - similar to an American pulled pork in consistency). They had a layer of creamy coleslaw slaw dressing and a layer of corn salsa between the meet and the wonton. Since these were open-faced wantons this was important to keep the balance of each each Wonton 's flavors just right. Oh! The red sauce the meat was in was Kung-Fi Sauce. It was very flavored so in that sense spicy and for me any more of whatever brought the heat might be too much, but this certainly was Master sauce. Steak Fries was the other appetizer. A play on words. French Fries ... extra long, well fried to hold up to the steak toppings and not at all oily. In addition to steak there was guacamole, and another sauce. Huh, I was so dazzled by the excellent steak I can't think of the other ingredients beyond guacamole.. I did end up using a fork to make sure that I got everything onboard the fries But they supplied the forks. I stayed at the Homewood Suites and ordered delivery through Grub Hub. They promised our meal would be there between 17:35 and 17:55. But it arrived at exactly 17:30 t may be relevant to someone to know that my taste buds are very sensitive to any red pepper flakes They cause me to cough whether the finished product tastes spicy or not. I had no problems with any.of their food! Unfortunately, I cannot answer any questions about the restaurant or employees but the food was awesome and timely. They handled special requests like the best of the professionals!

Half of the interior

Birra Wontons

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Steve L.

13 years ago

great place for a bagel, or anything else made out of dough. I go here often for soup and sandwich for lunch. Their cinnamon raisin bagels are fantastic. read more

Louie D.

4 years ago

The staff are extremely nice and helpful, and the food is amazing, one of the best paneras I've been to!

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