Asian Noodles$monroe-avenueMon-Tue 11:30-21:30, Thu 11:30-21:30, Fri-Sat 11:30-22:30, Sun 11:30-21:30
Han Noodle Bar on Monroe Ave in Rochester serves Chinese broth noodles and stir-fry dishes for $10-$14, one of Monroe Avenue's best quick lunches.
Tip: Lunch is the budget-friendliest time; bowls run $10-$12. The ramen and hand-pulled noodle options are the best value. Counter seating available for solo diners.
Diner and Hots$monroe-avenueMon-Thu 10:30-04:00, Fri-Sat 00:00-24:00, Sun 10:30-04:00
Mark's Texas Hots on Monroe Ave in Rochester is a 24-hour diner on weekends, serving hot dogs, plates, and classic diner breakfasts for under $10 at any hour.
Tip: Under $10 for most items at any hour. Open 24 hours Friday and Saturday; closes at 04:00 weekday nights. Cash preferred. The late-night plate is the same price as the daytime order.
Halal American$monroe-avenueMon-Fri 11:00-02:00, Sat 11:00-02:00
Halal Spot on Monroe Ave in Rochester serves halal cheesesteaks, gyros, and burgers for $8-$12 at counter speed, one of Monroe Avenue's top late-night stops.
Tip: Most items $8-$12. Late night open until 02:00. Counter service, no wait time. The chicken cheesesteak is the fastest and most filling order.
Mediterranean$$monroe-avenueMon-Sat 11:00-21:00, Sun 12:00-20:00
Aladdin's Natural Eatery on Monroe Ave in Rochester has served Mediterranean food since 1979, with falafel wraps and hummus plates for $9-$13 per item.
Tip: The falafel wrap is $9-$10, one of the best budget options on the Avenue. Lunch specials run until 15:00 on weekdays.
Ethiopian$monroe-avenueMon-Fri 11:00-14:00, Wed-Sat 17:00-20:00
Natural Oasis on Monroe Ave serves Ethiopian combination platters with 5 or more items on injera for under $15, one of Monroe Avenue's best-value group meals.
Tip: The combo platter at $13-$15 is more than enough for one person and works well for sharing. Wednesday through Friday lunch specials include a drink.
Artisan Bread and Cafe$public-marketTue-Fri 07:00-14:00, Sat 06:00-14:00, Sun 09:00-13:00
Flour City Bread at Rochester Public Market sells organic sourdough and pastries for $3-$6 per item, the best-value morning stop for artisan bread.
Tip: A loaf runs $6-$9, pastries $3-$4 each. Saturday market stall sells out of popular loaves before 10:00. The cafe inside the market building is open for sit-down coffee and pastry.