Food/restaurant information for students staying in off-campus housing
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ!
Eastman’s Student Living Center will be completely closed for renovations during Summer 2024; on-campus housing and dining will not be available. All participants will need to make their own arrangements for housing and meals.
Grocery stores
Rochester has several supermarkets, including Wegmans, Aldi, Tops, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods, but students should note that the neighborhood immediately around Eastman does not have a grocery store within easy walking distance: the nearest Wegmans is approximately two miles away. A car, public transportation, taxi, or rideshare service will be needed to get to a grocery store if you plan to stay downtown.
Aldi (Winton Road store) – 175 N Winton Road
TOPS (Brighton store) – 1900 Clinton Avenue S
Trader Joe’s (Pittsford store) – 3349 Monroe Avenue
Wegmans (East Avenue store) – 1750 East Avenue
Whole Foods Market – 2740 Monroe Avenue
Nearby restaurants (as of September 2022) for collegiate/adult students and visiting families
The Brown Hound Downtown $$ – Brunch, sandwiches, coffee – 500 University Ave.
CHAR Steak & Lounge $$$ – Steaks, seafood, sandwiches – 550 East Ave. (in the Strathallan Hotel)
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que $$ – Barbeque, American – 99 Court St.
Dunkin Donuts $ – Bakery, coffee – 111 East Ave. #121
East End Pizza and Deli $ – Pizza, sandwiches, wings – 113 East Ave.
Edibles Restaurant & Bar $$ – American, brunch, lunch, dinner – 704 University Ave.
Fuego Coffee $ – Coffee, croissants, biscotti – 45 Euclid St.
Inn on Broadway: Tournedos: The Lounge $$ – pub fare– 26 Broadway
Inn on Broadway: Tournedos $$$$ – seafood, steakhouse – 26 Broadway
Java’s $ – Bakery, coffee, sandwiches, subs – 16 Gibbs St.
Little Café $ – Coffee, sandwiches, subs, soups, salads – 240 East Ave.
Ludwig’s Center Stage Café $ – Breakfast/brunch, sandwiches, salads, soups – 25 Gibbs St.
Magnolia’s $$ – Sandwiches, pizzas, soup, brunch – 366 Park Ave.
Max of Eastman Place $$$$ – American, International, seafood – 25 Gibbs St.
Mercantile on Main $ – Food hall with local offerings – 240 E Main St.
Murphy’s Law $$ – American – 370 East Ave.
Old Pueblo Grill $$ – Tacos, tortas, burritos (currently pickup only) – 55 Russell St.
Open Face at Eastman Museum $$ – Sandwiches, soups, coffee – 900 East Ave.
The Old Toad $$ – British pub fare – 227 Alexander St.
Orange Glory $ – Sandwiches, subs, soups, vegetarian – 480 E. Main St.
Ox and Stone $$ – Latin American, Mexican, bar – 282 Alexander St.
Peppa Pot $ – Jamaican, homemade style – 522 E. Main St.
Petit Poutinerie $$ – Poutine, sandwiches, salads, desserts – 44 Elton St.
The Red Fern $$ – Casual vegan restaurant, bar, and bakery – 238 Oxford St.
Redd $$$ – James Beard Award-winning chef – 24 Winthrop St.
ROAM Cafe $$ – Soups, sandwiches, pizza, brunch – 260 Park Ave.
Rocco $$ – Pizza, pasta – 165 Monroe Ave.
Seasons’ Noodle $ – Asian noodle cafe – 50 Chestnut St.
Shema Sushi $$ – Japanese, sushi – 277 Alexander St.
Spot Coffee $ – Coffee, panini, salads, bakery – 200 East Ave.
Stromboli Express $$ – Pizza – 130 East Ave.
Swan Dive $$ – Pizza, pub fare – 289 Alexander St.
Tai Chi Bubble Tea $ – Bubble tea, smoothies, poke bowls, ramen, sushi – 160 East Ave.
Tapas $$ – Small plates, international dishes – 177 St. Paul St.
Thai Yada $$ – Thai – 315 Alexander St.
TRATA $$ – Burgers, salads, beer, wine – 137 Culver Road
Twisted Tap $$ – Burgers, pub fare, milkshakes – 200 East Ave.
Ugly Duck Coffee $ – Coffee – 89 Charlotte St.
Veneto $$ – Pizza, pasta – 318 East Ave.
Wall Street Bar & Grill $$ – Salads, appetizers, tapas – 330 East Ave.
