Good Luck is an american brunch spot in Downtown, Rochester.
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.
Editorially verified June 22, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Brunch 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.
Address: 50 Anderson Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
Branca Midtown on E Broad St downtown serves Neapolitan pizza and pasta, with lunch service Wednesday through Saturday and a polished dining room.
Tip: Lunch only Wednesday and Thursday. Bar stays open after kitchen closes. Reservations via Resy.
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.
Tip: Expect 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.
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.
Tip: Opens 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 on E Broad St downtown serves Neapolitan pizza and pasta, with lunch service Wednesday through Saturday and a polished dining room.
Tip: Lunch only Wednesday and Thursday. Bar stays open after kitchen closes. Reservations via Resy.
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.
Tip: Expect 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 on Park Ave is the classic all-day breakfast and brunch spot anchoring the avenue since 1971, known for eggs Benedict and French toast.
Tip: One 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 on Merchants Rd is Rochester's beloved Greek brunch cafe in Brighton, open six days a week for the Sparta Frittata and Greek pastries.
Tip: The 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 on Marshall St runs a vegetarian weekend brunch with housemade pastries, egg dishes, and cocktails for plant-based diners in the South Wedge.
Tip: Best 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.
