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2 american diner places in Rochester we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Rochester | American Diner across every city.

The Garbage Plate is Rochester's dish, and Nick Tahou Hots on West Main invented and trademarked the original, still under ten dollars. Mark's Texas Hots on Monroe Avenue carries the tradition around the clock on weekends, hots and plates for the post-bar crowd.

Nick Tahou Hots ★ 4.4

$American DinerDowntown

Nick Tahou Hots on W. Main St in Rochester has served the original Garbage Plate since 1918, the dish that defines the city's food identity.

OrderThe Garbage Plate with white hots, home fries, mac salad, and meat sauce. Order it at the counter; no substitutions needed.

TipCash is preferred. The restaurant is a no-frills diner; the dish is the destination. Closed Mondays.

Mark's Texas Hots ★ 3.9

$American DinerMonroe Avenue

Mark's Texas Hots on Monroe Ave in Rochester is a no-frills diner open until 04:00 on weekends, the go-to late-night stop on the Monroe Avenue corridor.

OrderThe Texas hots with meat sauce, or the diner breakfast plate at any hour.

TipFriday and Saturday open 24 hours. Cash preferred. Extremely busy after bar close at 02:00.

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