CuisineDiner and Hots
Price$
Neighborhoodmonroe-avenue
HoursMon-Thu 10:30-04:00, Fri-Sat 00:00-24:00, Sun 10:30-04:00
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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.

Location

Address: 487 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

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Halal Spot ★ 4.0

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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.

Aladdin's Natural Eatery ★ 4.2

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Tip: The falafel wrap is $9-$10, one of the best budget options on the Avenue. Lunch specials run until 15:00 on weekdays.

Natural Oasis ★ 4.2

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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.

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Halal Spot ★ 4.0

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.

Aladdin's Natural Eatery ★ 4.2

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.

Natural Oasis ★ 4.2

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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.

Flour City Bread Company ★ 4.5

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.

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Abbott's Frozen Custard ★ 4.5

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Abbott's Frozen Custard at Lake Ave serves Rochester's original frozen custard for $4-$6, open late April through October with a dozen metro locations.

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