Where to brunch in Rochester. The morning rooms worth the queue, and the kitchens still doing it right at noon.

Brunch picks

Locals Only ★ 4.4

$$ American BrunchDowntown

Locals Only on Alexander St is a go-to daily breakfast and brunch spot, known for creative egg dishes and local sourcing in a compact downtown dining room.

TipExpect a wait on weekend mornings; they do not take reservations for brunch. Arrive by 09:30 to avoid the worst of the Saturday queue. Coffee program is strong.

Jines Restaurant ★ 4.2

$$ American Diner BrunchPark Avenue

Jines Restaurant on Park Ave is the classic all-day breakfast and brunch spot anchoring the avenue since 1971, known for eggs Benedict and French toast.

TipOne of the longest-standing Park Avenue restaurants. Weekend brunch runs continuously without a break; the line on Saturday at 10:00 is typically 15-20 minutes. Cash or card.

Voula's Greek Sweets ★ 4.3

$$ Greek BrunchBrighton

Voula's Greek Sweets on Merchants Rd is Rochester's beloved Greek brunch cafe in Brighton, open six days a week for the Sparta Frittata and Greek pastries.

TipThe Sparta Frittata is the signature brunch dish. The Greek pastry case sells out early on weekends. No reservations; walk-in only. Closed Tuesdays.

The Owl House ★ 4.2

$$ Vegetarian BrunchSouth Wedge

The Owl House on Marshall St runs a vegetarian weekend brunch with housemade pastries, egg dishes, and cocktails for plant-based diners in the South Wedge.

TipBest brunch for plant-based diners. The back patio is the prime seat in summer. Weekend brunch only; dinner service is separate. Reservations not taken; walk-in only.

The Revelry ★ 4.1

$$ American BrunchNota

The Revelry on University Ave in the Neighborhood of the Arts runs a Sunday brunch with cocktails, treating eggs as seriously as the evening dinner menu.

TipSunday only brunch; the restaurant is not open Saturday mornings. The Revelry runs a Bloody Mary bar on Sundays. Reservations strongly recommended.

Good Luck ★ 4.5

$$$ AmericanDowntown

Good Luck on Anderson Ave runs occasional brunch pop-ups with a seasonal menu that applies the same farm-to-table discipline as its evening kitchen.

TipBrunch at Good Luck is seasonal and irregular; check the website before planning a visit. When it runs, it is one of the most polished brunch experiences in the city.

Rohrbach Beer Hall ★ 4.2

$$ American Brunch and Craft BeerPublic Market

Rohrbach Beer Hall on Railroad St is a Saturday brunch stop for those pairing Public Market shopping with craft beer and wood-fired pizza, opening at 10:00.

TipOpens at 10:00 on Saturdays only; wood-fired pizza as brunch protein is the unconventional draw. Walk from the Public Market in 5 minutes.

Branca Midtown ★ 4.3

$$$ Italian BrunchDowntown

Branca Midtown on E Broad St downtown serves Neapolitan pizza and pasta, with lunch service Wednesday through Saturday and a polished dining room.

TipLunch only Wednesday and Thursday. Bar stays open after kitchen closes. Reservations via Resy.

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