8 brunch in Rochester, editor-picked for saturday brunch. The saturday brunch spots worth queuing for. All brunch in Rochester.
Good Luck ★ 4.5
downtown · 50 Anderson Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
Hours: Wed-Sat 16:30-23:00
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.
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.
Locals Only ★ 4.4
downtown · 311 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14604
Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-15:00
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.
Voula's Greek Sweets ★ 4.3
brighton · 850 Merchants Rd, Rochester, NY 14609
Hours: Mon 09:00-16:00, Wed-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-14:30
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.
Branca Midtown ★ 4.3
downtown · 280 E Broad St Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14604
Hours: Tue-Thu 11:30-21:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00
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.
Jines Restaurant ★ 4.2
park-avenue · 658 Park Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
Hours: Mon-Tue 07:00-15:00, Wed-Sat 07:00-21:00, Sun 07:00-15:00
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.
The Owl House ★ 4.2
south-wedge · 75 Marshall St, Rochester, NY 14607
Hours: Tue-Sun 17:00-21:30, Sat-Sun 10:30-14:30
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.
Rohrbach Beer Hall ★ 4.2
public-market · 97 Railroad St, Rochester, NY 14609
Hours: Sat 10:00-22:00 (only day open at 10:00)
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.
The Revelry ★ 4.1
nota · 1290 University Ave Ste A, Rochester, NY 14607
Hours: Tue-Thu 16:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 11:00-14:30
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.
Tip: Sunday only brunch; the restaurant is not open Saturday mornings. The Revelry runs a Bloody Mary bar on Sundays. Reservations strongly recommended.