Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Rochester shops, snacks and lunches.

Markets to wander

Rochester Public Market ★ 4.6

Tue-Thu 06:00-13:00, Sat 06:00-15:00public-market

Rochester Public Market on N. Union St has operated since 1905, one of the largest public markets in the eastern US with over 300 vendor stalls on Saturdays.

TipSaturday market runs 06:00-15:00 with the widest vendor selection. Tuesday and Thursday markets focus on produce and are less crowded. Arrive before 09:00 on Saturdays for the best selection from popular stalls.

Wegmans Food Market ★ 4.3

Mon-Sun 06:00-00:00brighton

Wegmans on Monroe Ave in Rochester is the flagship grocery chain born here, with prepared foods including sushi, hot bar, deli, and in-store dining.

TipThe prepared foods market cafe runs hot bar, sushi, Italian, and American stations from opening until midnight. The Pittsford Wegmans at Schoen Place has an in-store flour mill, a nod to Rochester's Flour City heritage.

South Wedge Farmers Market ★ 4.1

Seasonal summer schedule, see southwedge.comsouth-wedge

South Wedge Farmers Market serves the South Wedge community with local produce, artisan foods, and prepared items from small-scale regional producers.

TipA smaller, more neighborhood-focused alternative to the Rochester Public Market. Good for organic produce and specialty items from local farms.

Flour City Bread Company ★ 4.5

Tue-Fri 07:00-14:00, Sat 06:00-14:00, Sun 09:00-13:00public-market

Flour City Bread at Rochester Public Market operates as both a stall and sit-down cafe, baking organic sourdough and pastries for market shoppers.

TipPart of the Public Market's permanent vendors. The Saturday morning stall sells out of popular loaves before 10:00. The baguette and pain levain are the core items.

Rohrbach Beer Hall at the Public Market ★ 4.2

Wed-Fri 16:00-22:00, Sat 10:00-22:00public-market

Rohrbach Beer Hall on Railroad St is one block from Rochester Public Market, the natural market-day companion with wood-fired pizza and craft beer.

TipPair a Saturday market visit with lunch at Rohrbach. Arrive at the market by 07:00, then head to Rohrbach when they open at 10:00 on Saturdays.

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