OK, y'all, I just found my favorite burger joint. I have the Astro burger which has a bourbon sauce…read moreand jalapeños on it. Hubbo had the Zai burger but added bacon, because bacon. And we had an order of the loaded fries with meat sauce. And two shakes but the shakes were basic. Service was excellent. The place is super small. But get snug. Cuz go there. We were not sure where to park so we risked it all by parking at the AutoZone. Don't be like us.

Zoc it to me. Knock my Zocs off. Rock my Zocs. Or in this case, don't…read more I added a star because the owner was so nice about it in a private message. It was between a 3 and 4 anyway, so 4 is fine. The original review is below. I love a good burger and have had some truly spectacular ones in my day, so I had high expectations of this place considering the reviews. That was my mistake. The service was really nice although the wait time was a little hefty. Like a hefty bag. However the burger was definitely aimed at the kinds of people that don't have the same sense of taste that I do. For example a ton of tasteless melted cheese with some tasteless meat that wasn't juicy enough for me. It just didn't do it for me at all. The milkshake tasted like Hershey's syrup mixed with creamer. It also wasn't the finest hour of milkshakes. However they are a little local business and apparently the locals really like this place a lot so three stars is fine. I guess. Keep your Zocs on.

Gonna give it to Jose Joe's, they filled the bill near the end of a long trip. We were starving…read more(figuratively) after a long wait to get across the Lewiston boarder crossing into the US and a disappointing selection of restaurants along Route 18 to Rochester. We pulled into Hilton to try the diner and stumbled across Jose Joe's. Definitely a fast food vibe to the place but with somewhat higher cost (about $10 for a burger.) The store looked new and was spotless... So off to a great start. Service was pretty standard for decent fast food... No real interaction beyond taking the order but they got it right which is more than we can expect from many chain restaurants. We were definitely impressed with the food. We're so used to seeing a delicious, juicy burger in an advertisement then receiving a sort of squashed down, sad version of it on a tray... Not here! The burger actually looked delicious... And was! I can say the same for my wife's black bean burger and the fries. Very satisfied. Cost was a little high by comparison to other better quality fast food joints but other than that a great find. Will definitely stop in again if the opportunity presents itself.

I'm a little bit older and I find the menu confusing and not really the kind of food i'm looking…read morefor. It is a clean place in my family enjoy it there.

I ordered a basic broiled Chicken Parmesan sandwich from a menu full of comforting and desirable…read morefood. My companion's Philly Cheesesteak was steamy hot, full of melted cheese and loaded with flavorful meat and veggies. It was an impressive looking sandwich, and I'm not surprised it's her all time favorite at Charlie's. Charlie's has operated since 1969 serving hungry customers in the Rochester area. It's a casual restaurant, where you order at the counter. The menu is on the wall. It isn't too excessive, but it's a good idea to check it out on their website beforehand--especially if it's your first time. I always need more time to decide what to have. My sandwich with marinara sauce on the side was extremely well done. The meat was very moist and tasted good. Our sides, onion rings and mushrooms, also were perfectly breaded and we enjoyed it a lot. I'm sure this place doesn't need any recommendations. If you are around and hungry for some traditional and comforting food in a casual atmosphere, just check Charlie's.

Food is excellent! Walk in, order at the counter and find a seat. Fountain sodas, pickles and…read morecondiments are self serve. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The place is always packed with people, especially on the weekends but plenty of seating. You have to get the garbage plate! My favorite is always with the home fries, red hots and Mac salad. Put the hot sauce meat sauce all over it and a side of sweet pickles and it's perfection! My son had fries and chicken tenders but after trying my garbage plate he left the fries and chicken tenders alone. My husband played it safe with a bacon cheeseburger. Honestly it was more like a smash burger and bacon was cooked to perfection; nice and crispy. He did get the hot sauce meat sauce on the side and said it elevated his burger. I know in Rochester there's garbage plates everywhere because it's what Rochester is known for and I've tried many places but Charlie's wins, hands down. Highly recommend. I will be returning!

G&G has great service and food , but do not place your order through YELP, their system deletes…read morecustomer options without notification. This has occurred on more than one occasion and I won't be using YELP again, ever!

The chefs welcome you! The regular mini steak combo was great for just under 12$ 7 inch sub and…read morefries, no drink but they have tea and lemonade working in the back. They do daily recipes like today was chicken over rice with gravy. Got a huge hit on a regular customer that the greens/cabbage and mac n cheese are "banging"! The sub was good the process less than 15 min all together and they do make hot sauce (sweet liquid with a mild spice) the fries were really tasty as well. I'll try chefs specials next time because creativity thrives in this place! No dining area but they are quick and helpful when you walk in and have no idea what the menu is.

Service with a smile. Never being here before, the cashier…read moreleads me on my first Plate journey. Honest, insider trade secrets, favorite items, true suggestions - I always love that. I sat at the bar up front, I saw this politeness continue with every customer - Love it! Ambiance was casual, well cleaned; kept. TVs. Great place for kiddos. In regards to food - I must share - ***This is my first Garbage Plate*** I would like to first formally apologize to my digestive system. In California, we have wellness bowls. We have avocado toast. We have food described as "bright," "fresh," and "seasonal." Rochester said: What if we put everything we have in one container and make it your problem? And honestly? Respect. Nothing was separated. Nothing was organized. Nothing was asking permission. It arrived hot! Fresh with steam. I stared at it for several seconds. Then I took a bite. And somehow... IT WORKED. Creamy (Mac), Crispy (Home fries), Meaty, Cheesy, Spicy (Hot & Mustard). It's everything I wanted. Although guilt did kick in as my California upbringing whispered, "We could have had sushi..." I fought it. I came to New York expecting pizza, bagels... Nobody warned me about this. The Garbage Plate is not "fine dining." It is not "elevated." This is the culinary equivalent of throwing your entire fridge into a mosh pit and then somehow discovering that everyone gets along. Taylor Swift & Slayer. I have no idea what I just ate, but I absolutely need another one. 9/10.

Service is solid. Menu is full of choices. Place is clean and great for supporting local area.read more

The Pittsburgh style is the best sandwich in Rochester, super friendly and quick service.read more

Working downtown has its drawbacks, and lack of quick lunch food options is one of them…read more Thankfully, Roc City Sammich to the rescue. Saw them outside my building and gave them a try. Service was efficient and prompt. I asked for suggestions and they recommended The Rachel (which I thought was a Friends reference but it was not). The Rachel is as fantastic. Nothing over the top -- just a good solid well made sammich.

Went to Tom Wahl's. The woman who took our order was very nice, and helpful. I have only eaten…read morethere one other time, and I couldn't remember what the experience was like. I ordered a Cheeseburger with Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and mayo. She said Ketchup was at the table. I also ordered fries, and a drink. My burger looked delicious, but it had way too much mayo on it. I expected it to be out on like a thin layer, like at 5guys. It had like a tablespoon of mayo on it. The fries were perfect. They do not salt them at all, which I love. Being able to control the amount of salt on my fries was refreshing. They were hot and delicious. Their root beer was amazing! I would go there again just for that. Very bubbly, and taste is smooth, and delicious. I'm not a soda person, but this hit the spot. Best soda I have had in Rochester. My BF ordered the Wahlburger, and a hot dog. He couldn't stop raving about how delicious the hot dog was. He said it had the perfect balance of ingredients. He liked the Wahlburger, but said it was off balance, he didn't ask for mayo, but I guess it came with the burger and it was too much for him. He also enjoyed the root beer very much. He is from here, so he gave me the history. Apparently it is their trademarked, and they make it themselves. I thought that was awesome. I left there thinking, I preferred 5 guys. But I would go back again. I think the way to go is to order their specialty burgers off the menu and ask them to hold the mayo, or go light. I would like to find a burger there that I enjoyed, because their prices are more reasonable than the other local places. Definitely, try the root beer! I do like the way they have the restaurant decorated, and their artwork pays homage to the Rochester theater scene, which I found to be a sweet touch. The seats are like those old school A&W restraints back in the day. Oops my age is showing Lol

Tom Wahl's is a taste of Rochester that I tell everyone to try when they visit…read more The burgers still taste like they did when I would get them at Eastview mall on my break from Eckerds or Fruit and Salad Co. The homemade root beer is still the best I've ever had. The crinkle cut fries are still perfectly salted and hot. A manager put my order together and she was so nice and kind. The restaurant was spotless with plenty of seating. I love you Wahl's. Never change.

Very surprised about this place tbh, last time I came here it was closed unexpectedly, I didn't get…read morethe wings but next time I might but the loaded chicken fries were just what I was looking for, imo it's a take on so cal's buffalo chicken fries which I was craving but couldn't find them anywhere here surprisingly. I would 10000% get them again, the service was great too, the guy was super friendly.

I'm incredibly disheartened, writing this review, but "shrinkflation" has struck Wings Over. They…read moreused to have the absolute best chicken wings and tenders, no other place ever came close. But yesterday, the order we got was just beyond disappointing. I kid you not, these sad things they called "tenders" were basically the size of McDonald's nuggets. What used to make them great was the ratio of meat to breading - the breading was an accent, not the main event. Now it's basically half and half. A chewy unpleasant mess. I could continue this rant of sadness, but I will instead wrap up by saying, I can't see myself ordering from there again unless they return to how they used to be. Seriously, it was just gross.