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    The Chai Guy

    4.6 (18 reviews)

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    Ruth C.

    We've been buying Chai from The Chai Guy @ The Public Market for a while now. The location is ok - inside the new building. Very small "booth" and always a long line. Drinks are a little expensive, but we like to buy Chai and make at home. The initial purchase is $10, but you can bring the bottle back for $5 refills. Not bad! You can get several drinks out of the bottle (since it's a 1:1 ratio of Chai and milk, etc.) We just found out that they have a location at the Roberts Wesleyan Cafe when school is in session. That's right around the corner from us so we don't have to travel all the way downtown to get refills now. The staff is always friendly and helpful. If you like Chai definitely try The Chai Guy!

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    4 years ago

    Best chai tea EVER!!! I am so obsessed with this place I literally wake up with it in my mind everyday.

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    A little too milky for my liking, and not spicy enough. Staff are friendly and space is convenient.

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    8 years ago

    Some of the best chai I've ever had. I felt welcomed and appreciated as a customer. If you love good chai, make sure to stop by.

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    9 years ago

    What a great business! Owner takes time to get to know clients, chai is affordable and tasty! Be sure to get a side of salt bread!

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    What on the menu?

    Also he's got a free standing store on Park Ave, see the other account and at The Public Market. Chai, Coffee and etc also pastries from Amazing Grains. Feel free to call over for more info

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    We always do a morning at the public market and I will not leave without getting a chai.

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    J&S Fried Dough

    J&S Fried Dough

    4.7(3 reviews)
    0.1 miNorth Marketview Heights

    I'm so obsessed with this place that I've been funnelling all of my money into it for quite some…read moretime now, and I'm not happy about it. But what can you do, I mean, come the f*** on, we're talking about Funnel Cake here. So the only times I've tried this truck, are when it has been parked at the Rochester Public Market. I have no idea if it's usually parked there or not, so forgive me if you can't find it. Also, of the 15-ish times I've been to the market, 11 or 12 of them, it's been closed. But the one time it was open, it was hot, greasy, yummy funnel cake. In retrospect it was actually fairly average funnel cake and a bit pricy, but funnel cake is funnel cake and if you want some, this is a good place to get some.

    Attended the Trucks at the Track with my family. My youngest son has a sweet tooth. He identified…read morethat there were three dessert trucks. He was determined to go to one of them. He decided that he needed some fried dough. He ordered the fried dough nuggets and the fresh squeezed lemonade. $7 for everything. I thought with the amount of people waiting it would take a while. Well, it didn't. Service was fast. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The portions were huge. He ended up sharing with his dad. By the time he was done eating it he was covered in powdered sugar. BTW - the also have a cinnamon sugar option. Would definitely hit this truck up again :)

    Halal Grill

    Halal Grill

    4.5(2 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Wish there were more stars to give this place because it was that good!…read more In a strip mall, unassuming and quaint but truly has some of the best Halal food I've eaten. They have kiosks to order but the staff was happy to see us and take our orders. The price points were decent and the portion size was great considering the price. Also if you're there, get the hot sauce. It is incredibly spicy but so so good!

    A very new addition to the Public Market's growing plethora of ethnic food options. I stumbled upon…read morethe Halal Grill food cart (not truck) 2 Saturdays ago when trying to find the Wafel Cart. They were parked outside the Market office (next to the guy hawking boxes after boxes of miscellaneous things ranging from bras to peelers). Their menu was fairly limited - they had the tawook pita or the beef pita - both $5ish. I got the tawook pita - extra spicy (obviously). It was chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked on a grill. Then they build the pita with lettuce, tomato, onions (tossed in tangy sumac), garlic sauce and a 'spicy' sauce. After rolling the pita, they put it on the grill to put some grill marks on the outside. I couldn't believe how good it was. So, I did all the Yelpers a favour (yeah, right.) and went back yesterday. They were in the same-ish location and were giving away samples. Most people declined (who says no to free meat?!) but not me. I tried the beef and it was good - mildly spiced and flavourful. While I was waiting, a lady wanted the beef pita but without the pita. They obliged and made her a salad of sorts without the bread. I ordered 2 tawook pitas and chatted with the 2 guys manning the grill. They mentioned they were Iraqi and just started the food cart 3 weeks ago. They hope to open a brick and mortar location eventually. My boyfriend was very lucky as I actually let him have one of the tawook pitas and he loved it as well. He described it as "flavourful and garlicky". I hope they will eventually add to their menu and open a restaurant - we could use a good Middle Eastern place in Rochester!

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    Lou's Hot Dog Stand - Lou grilling up some hot dogs

    Lou's Hot Dog Stand

    5.0(4 reviews)
    74.7 mi

    This unmarked hot dog station in the middle of the Commons right outside of Bank of America is an…read moreIthaca fixture. They serve classic all beef, grilled, hot dogs with any of the following items kosher New York City sauerkraut, freshly grilled onions and peppers, spicy pepper relish, onions, classic pickle relish, Nancy's mustard, and of course ketchup and yellow mustard. They even have veal dogs, Italian pork sausages, and chicken spiedies (grilled chicken cubes in a hotdog bun -- spiedies are an upstate NY invention). I have tried all of these options and they are all fantastic, but I am a purest and love the kosher all beef dog with grilled peppers and a touch of sauerkraut the best. You can also purchase frito-lay bags of chips and bottled/canned drinks. He uses local wieners ...tee hee....from Hofmann's franks based out of Syracuse New York. Lou notes that he thinks that "central New Yorkers prefer the grilled flavor to the classic New York city steamed or boiled hot dogs." This is why he switched to a gas powered grill in 2001. I can't agree more, I love the grill. Lou is super friendly, and he'll chat with you as he prepares your dogs. Its $2 per hot dog. One dog is a great snack, 2 dogs or 1 chicken spiedie is a great meal. I never "plan" to eat here as the hours are dependent on the wether, I usually see them while walking around the commons and can't resist.

    I'm surprised there aren't more reviews. The food is fantastic. The prices ($3 for sausage with…read morepeppers and onions?!?!) are incredible, and Lou is an extremely nice guy.

    The Chai Guy - coffee - Updated June 2026

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