We traveled four hours to take our son to RIT for the start of the school year and wanted a good place to grab a bite before a long day of moving him into his dorm. This turned out to be a great choice! It was a beautiful, sunny day without being too hot, so we opted to sit outside. The staff was friendly and attentive, taking our order quickly and keeping our drinks refilled throughout the meal. We also really enjoyed the menu. It had plenty of interesting options beyond the typical restaurant fare. I ordered the cauliflower wings and originally planned on the sweet chili sauce, but our waiter recommended the chef's special sauce instead. I'm glad I took his advice because it did not disappoint! We also shared the pretzels with beer cheese dipping sauce, which were delicious. For our meals, we had a classic Caesar salad with blackened chicken, the soup and sandwich special, and two burgers. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. With our son now at RIT, I know we'll be making plenty of trips back to Rochester, and this is definitely a restaurant I'd happily visit again. read more

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Lovin Cup has been our go to for deliveries here at RIT. They are efficient, friendly and always on time. The box lunches are the best. Such a good variety for people with dietary needs. Always fresh, always delicious. The restaurant is also a great place to visit. The food is delicious and the service is great! read more

Very friendly bartenders, decent food (although overpriced), and quick service. Good live venue as well. The sound guy needs to get his act together. He seems like he doesn't want to be there, and is constantly in a rotten mood. If you plug into the wrong cable or do anything slightly wrong, be prepared to be treated like you're the dumbest person on planet earth. Yet have your mic be nearly inaudible as he checks his phone and barely lays a finger on the console. He's also in charge of the lights, which he also does a terrible job with. Get someone younger and less jaded read more

Lovin cup has been a staple to the community for 15 years now. Leslie, Erik and the amazing team have been bringing live music, fantastic food and beverages to our senses. You can stop in each day to a different setting, trivia night, open mic, live music or a private event! So many options! Seasonal food and cocktails are great... French onion soup mmmmm Local and seasonal beers on draft with so many others available in cans/bottles. Ask for recommendations from their knowledgeable bartenders. Food recommendations, Dixie chicken sweet chili, jazz sandwich, burgers... depends on my mood! read more

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We went out to LovinCup in Henrietta for dinner and to see a band called Joe Brucato & Joyous Noise. It was well worth it. The band was great and it was our first time hearing them. The place is pretty big and we called and made reservations ahead of time, however we were told that we'd be seated clear on the other side with no sightline to the band, which was the reason why we were there. So we opted to sit at the bar to have our drinks & dinner. We told the host where we'd be and about 30-45 minutes later after our dinner was served and we were almost done we were seated at a bar top table and lucky for us with a great sightline to the band. The food was really good for our appetizer we ordered the Cauliflornication which was their version of a vegetarian chicken wing if you will. We opted for the garlic Parmesan peppercorn flavor. It was great I recommend ordering that for either a main course or an appetizer. I ordered the veggie burger and fries which I thought was good and the burger came with Thousand island dressing which made it even tastier I dipped my fries in it and I thought it was pretty tasty. My significant other got the French dip style sandwich with Mac & cheese he also enjoyed his meal. The bartender was a really nice girl that we exchanged pleasantries with so that was nice because of the band she was really busy and the bar was pretty crowded. She also served us our food, then when we were seated the waitress we had was also nice. So all in all it was a good night out. read more

Lovin’ Cup - Fried Cauliflower Wings - Music Venues Near Me - Rochester, New York

First time going, seeing some live music with ROC star academy. Thought it was open seating because of previous shows with the academy (I was wrong lol) but the bald gentleman that said it was strictly sit down seating and said it in a very rude manner. He said "you don't own this place" when I mistakenly walked past the host stand. Obviously I would have not passed the host stand if i knew what was going on but he did not have to say it in a rude way. Along with that he also was snarky about the cover cost a bit. Food was good but nothing special. I got the Hot for Teacher Panini with fries. Wasn't very thick like the pictures in the menu. Fries were good along with the pesto mayo sauce. Server never checked on me after a runner delivered the food and never asked if I wanted a refill on my water. There was music so I wasn't expecting crazy hospitality but at least a quick check in would have been nice. Nice venue, Food good, service horrible. With my experience here and as a hospitality worker myself, this place can be fantastic but the people working need to definitely step it up if they want to create and retain patrons. read more

Would be a great place to sit outside in nice weather. Spacious both inside and out. Pretty extensive menu. Didn't try much but what we did was pretty good and other items look standard but promising. Service was great. read more

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Excellent food choices, great staff!!!easy to get to with ample parking. safe location!

Visited on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner after a Pickelball tournament. My friends and I had the place to ourselves. We enjoyed our lunch and mocktails. The service was amazing. Plenty of parking. Full menu where they have something for everyone. It was honestly hard to choose what i wanted. I had the bowl and it was delicious. My friends all stated they enjoyed their meals as well. Definitely recommend a stop by if you're in the area. read more

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Drove all the way from Salamanca, NY to Lovin Cup to watch their yearly holiday show (featuring music from Jim Henson and the holiday classic Emmet otter's Jug Band Christmas). Our neighbors made the trip with us and loved our entire experience here! The wait staff was superb and helped us with any questions or refills. The holiday show was top-notch that brought back many great memories also! A yearly must-see. Got dessert's and coffee's for the show. The Butterfinger Cheesecake was out of this world as well as my wife's Bourbon Pecan Pie. Our guests got a Red Velvet Cake slice as well as a cheesecake of their own. Coffee was fresh and flavorful! Highly recommend!!! read more

Lovin’ Cup - Butterfinger Cheesecake, Bourbon Pecan Pie and Red Velvet Cake. - Music Venues Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I love the lovin cup! Such a great and unique spot different from most places in Rochester - they are a restaurant, full bar, coffee bar and stage with live performances. Each week they have many themed days with events and random ones thrown in to always offer locals something to do. Some events include salsa dancing, trivia, open mic, comedy etc... The atmosphere is diverse, contemporary and artsy just a chill place to hang with friends or to do some work or really whatever you wanna do. Being located next to RIT it seems to mostly a younger crowd but there are families and old couples as well. Their coffee is almost too sophisticated for me. The cocktails are unique and very tasty (but small). And what's really different about their cocktails is you can make anyone into a mock-tail. I have yet to try their food HOWEVER IT LOOKS AND SMELLS AMAZING !! Local bakery makes the bread and quality is outstanding. I will come sometime just for their food and will update my post ;) read more

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The menu has so many options and all are very good. Fast service even when our waiter switched out to end their shift. Cute atmosphere read more

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Nice people, lovely outdoor seating, and the homemade veggie burger is pretty tasty, although a bit on the softer side. I appreciate that it's not just a ubiquitous Impossible burger, but I wish it was completely vegan. Their fries are amazing--thin and crispy. BUT...to not offer any plant milks whatsoever is seriously odd this day and age. I wanted a cappuccino, but too bad for me. read more

Great spot by RIT .. tried it with our BeerPass and will definitely head back Sampled the dill pickle chips which are tasty but too salty. We were offered one beer and one cider option on the BeerPass - the beer was a sour from brindlehouse and very tasty. Super spacious interior - great for groups - funky decor and friendly staff read more

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Our party of 15 visited this place mid-week for lunch. The service was fast, efficient and friendly. I ordered the French Kiss which a beef dip sandwich, au jus dipping sauce, and french fries. The fries were good but the sandwich was void of any taste. Just didn't have any appeal. Other restaurants usually ask what type of cheese you want in the sandwich. This didn't have any cheese at all. Kind of disappointing. read more

Unique atmosphere and awesome vibe for live music. There was a cover charge for the funk band 'Shine' and they were totally worth it! Excellent repertoire of songs and lots of energy. The whole crowd was tapping their toes or dancing out on the main floor. We had dessert of a hot dirty chai tea and a slice of carrot cake. It was a great evening out with my hubby. We are looking forward to checking out more gigs at this eclectic location. read more

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We've been here 4-5 times over the years and really like the beers, the staff, and the location near my kid's university. I haven't tried the food; and the hours are little wonky - like it seems to close earlier than I want a bar to close. I feel like I've been drinking while they're cleaning up and rushing us out more than once. read more

Hadn't been here in ages and met up with a friend and my son for lunch. That day, there happened to be a photo shoot and a staff meeting, so the server apologized in advance, as things were a bit out of sorts. Everything, especially service was phenomenal! I had the Hot for Teacher with fries and my friend Beef au Jus sandwich, also with fries. Looking forward to going back soon. read more

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First time customer, stopped in with friends after a pickleball tournament about 3:30pm on a Saturday. The place was quiet. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. Wide range of beverage choices. I enjoyed a delicious sour beer by Talking Cursive called Rhubarb Raspberry Pie. Very creative naming convention for the menu...all items are named after something musical. So many items sounded yummy, it was hard to select one! No complaints about our actual choices, everyone enjoyed their meals. read more

What a great spot to grab a bite to eat! This place was pretty full by noon on a Thursday, so definitely get here a little early if you want to grab lunch. I opted for the culture club turkey panini and a side salad in place of fries. First off, the bread that the sandwich came on was delicious and really made for a giant panini. I also really liked the red pepper Mayo on the side too as it brought the sandwich to another level with every dip. The salad was plentiful too. Our server was quick and friendly and we all really enjoyed ourselves. It's a little on the pricier side, $20 for a lunch but I am DEFINITELY coming back for more. read more

Lovin’ Cup - Culture club panini with a red pepper Mayo on the side (not pictured). Very good, LOVE the bread. - Music Venues Near Me - Rochester, New York

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They had a nice outdoor tented area to eat. The menu is casual and not fancy food. But the Bayou Wease burger was delicious. So are their fries. They have a basic kids menu, even though it's not on their website. The kids burger is actually good sized. Only complaint about the outdoor eating is that the mosquitoes came out and ate me alive while I ate my dinner. Perhaps they could try some fans or gas firepits/heaters to deter them? Otherwise it was good. read more

This place has a great selection of beers and wonderful food. The atmosphere was very chill and I absolutely loved the wall art. read more

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I have been there when they first open and I have not been there for a long time. I finally came to lovin cup and noticed how much it has changed. Nothing else that I have remembered at all. The menu has improved because they provided the limited food last time and now I noticed they provided more varies of food. I'm pretty impressed with their food especially their dip. It was so delicious! I had chicken wings and eggplant panini with the cocktail. It was absolutely delicious!! The waitress is well served us last night at late night as they closes at 10 PM but they did not pressure us to finish up so they can close. They are very friendly. I appreciate their patience for us to finish our meal in relaxing manner. Thank you!!! FYI, for people who want to bring dogs. They allow dogs to stay outside so they won't violate the code. The parking lot is plenty for everyone to park and it is next to lovin cup. You may not feel stressed to find the spot during the specific time. It is something you want to keep in your mind. read more

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I was thinking about the places I've been missing most, and those that I am the MOST excited to return to once we've "moved on" from COVID. Lovin' Cup is very high up on that list. What an incredible space filled with beer, community, great music, and great food. I head to Lovin' Cup semi-regularly to watch bands play, enjoy lunch with my mom, a beer on the patio, and of course enjoy the incredible festivals that Leslie and the team puts together. I haven't been out to Henrietta really at all since the pandemic started, and I need to make a special trip and order some takeout ASAP. The menu at LC will please whoever you are dining with. I've been ordering the "Hot for Teacher" panini since I first came to Lovin'Cup while in high school, and it hasn't left their menu...which is AMAZING. It's a chicken pesto panini grilled to perfection and served with a mayo on the side that still feels nostalgic to this day. I've heard they are doing a fantastic job with COVID safety precautions. I can't recommend this spot enough. Always showing up for the Rochester community and a huge reason many local musicians feel they have a home to play here in Rochester. I can't wait until we can all gather around the bar again soon. read more

Another great meal at Lovin Cup! It was an early dinner and I ordered the Ramen bowl with Roasted Pork Loin - over their 5 grains (vs noodles). Very tasty broth- ginger and Asian spices- and chock full of veggies with a hard boiled egg to boot. Boy you can't go wrong with the menu here- huge awesome salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers etc. etc. Check out Lovin Cup if you haven't yet! read more

Lovin’ Cup - Ramen bowl - Music Venues Near Me - Rochester, New York

Good selection of beers, casual and fun ambience, outdoor seating available and your regular pub food. The staff were friendly and no complaint on the service. The dip they serve with fries tastes great. Garlic parmesan boneless wings are decent. The food, especially the entrees are definitely on the expensive side. Considering the casual ambience and the fact that it is located in park point (close to RIT), I expected it to be reasonable, but that's not the case. read more

Came here for dinner tonight. This place is so cute!!! I loved the decor. We were quickly seated on this Monday night. There were plenty of tables to spare for it being prime dinner time. I ordered the Flank Zappa salad and a cup of broccoli and cheddar soup. I loved the creative names of their menu items. The salad was really good. I wish there would have been just alittle more steak but that is probably bc I was so hungry when I came in. I thought everything was reasonably priced. If in the area I would stop by again. read more

The best lunch ever! 10/10! -Very light and easy to eat. -Our server was so sweet! And used ASL to communicate with me and my friend. (We both are deaf) I tipped her $10 dollars -Reasonable prices read more

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We were visiting in Rochester and looking for a place to have lunch. We are so glad we stopped here we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Not only was the food delicious the menu was really entertaining. Items are named in homage to music. I had the OPOS I DID IT A'GRAIN. There are PLENTY of vegetarian choices as well as vegan. The staff is pleasant as we well, as we wee leaving the hostess gave us some insight to the history of the building. When you visit please take a moment to look at the gigantic metal sculpture behind the bar. I'll try to post a picture. I highly recommend coming for a nice reasonably priced meal that is delicious and enjoyable. read more

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Nice place, funky vibe. Good food, attentive staff, pleasant atmosphere. Party of six for lunch on a Friday after college graduation. The Cuban is great, the Fried Pickle appetizer is great. I had the Buffalo Springfield, and it was exactly what a Buffalo Chicken salad should be. Nice beer selection. Everyone was happy with the meals, one person in the party ordered steak salad that arrived with no steak, but was taken off the bill, no issue. All in all, a good experience and would go back. read more

Nice restaurant conveniently located in the RIT Park Point plaza. Fairly large selection of food and drinks on the menu, with many items having rock music themed names. Went Van Halen with the "I'm Hot For Teacher", which is a chicken pesto panini. Prices are a bit steeper though portion size works out. The chicken seemed cooked right and the sandwich held together well. Came with a larger group and server was fairly attentive and accommodating, despite being a busier night with a band playing. Did get noisy at times, making it hard to converse with others in the group (band did rock cover of Bad Romance) even on the other side of the restaurant in a somewhat separate dining area. Though this is usually expected with live music at a restaurant. read more

Lovin’ Cup - I 'm Hot for Teacher - Music Venues Near Me - Rochester, New York

My work has this restaurant delivered weekly and it's pretty good. Solid vegetarian salad. Good balance of fillings and greens. Dressing was a touch tangy, but I appreciated it. It felt healthy to eat. read more

Lovin’ Cup - Salad - Music Venues Near Me - Rochester, New York

It was a real pleasure for my wife and me to visit Lovin' Cup last night to see the Levin Brothers. It was nice to see the staff so organized. We were greeted right away and given our choice of seats before the show. Just about every seat is a good place to sit, the views of the stage are very good. I suggest the taller tables, you can see over everyone with no problem and they are roomy enough to eat at. Our server, Danielle, was attentive and friendly. She took care of all our needs and wants. The next time I go to Lovin' Cup, I'll make sure I don't eat for a few days before. Portions are generous, to say the least. We got an order of Fizzle Fries to start with, and the bowl was huge! There was a terrific dipping sauce on the side, and it was VERY tasty. Then we ordered our entrees. I went with the BLT and my wife had a Reuben. I think the BLT had an entire pound of bacon on it. The lettuce and tomato were good and fresh and the toasted bread was fantastic. I'll be honest here, when I first saw $11 for a BLT I flinched. Now I know why, and it was worth every penny. My wife said her Reuben was very good too, and she's a real stickler when it comes to her Reubens. Lovin' Cup is a great venue for this type of show. It's small enough to be intimate and big enough to be comfortable. The band was chatty and connected with the audience. The music was just incredible! I had met Tony Levin over 50 years ago, and we chatted for a few minutes about some of the friends we had. Obviously we're not close friends, but it was great to reminisce a bit. They played a wide range of tunes, some original and some covers. There were tunes from Jimi Hendrix, Paul Simon, Steely Dan, and King Crimson. The entire staff of the Lovin' Cup is to be congratulated for the service they give to patrons. They meet every need and do so with friendly faces. I want to thank everyone at the Lovin' Cup for a great Saturday night of entertainment. We're senior citizens and how we spend our entertainment dollar means a lot to us. You can bet that when the Levin Brothers Band comes to Lovin' Cup again, we'll be there. read more

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My friends and I decided to try this place after a hockey game at RIT. The service was great and the food was also good, but a bit expensive for what it was. I ordered the Heavy Metal Drummer which was a panini with chicken, pepperoni, and cheese with a side of fries and homemade marinara sauce for close to $20. The panini was pretty good, but the fries were only ok. The marinara sauce was fantastic. Overall the vibe of the place was a bit different than we expected. We were expecting more of a trendy college scene, but tonights crowd was mainly middle aged to older folks with a more casual high class overall vibe. There was also love music tonight which was mainly playing older songs. Nevertheless the food was pretty good and the environment is definitely good for a fun but relaxed night out. read more

Lovin’ Cup - Heavy Metal Drummer panini - Music Venues Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I love Lovin Cup! I wish I lived closer so I could make it a regular spot. They have a little something for everyone I think -- good food, extensive bar, and lots of great coffee drinks. I've been here a few times, all to varying degrees of business, but the service is always friendly and fast. I stopped in today for lunch with my dad and we were seated and served right away, even though it was busy. Our server was very friendly and took great care of us! The food came out promptly, too. I ordered the chicken caesar wrap (I think it was called Caese the Day) and it was packed with chicken and very filling; I only ate half of it and was full. I also had the Lemon Pepper Chicken soup, very good with just a hint of lemon, and a side of fries. I like that the fries are shoestring and crispy. My dad ordered the BLT and broccoli and cheddar soup. We were both surprised at how much bacon was on the BLT. He said it was very good and also filling. I had the Instant Karmal! latte and it was perfect. It's definitely sweet, but if you're ordering a caramel latte then that's probably what you want. I loved the caramel flavor and it was nice and warming on a cool fall day. I always enjoy my experience at Lovin Cup, whether it's dining in or just hanging out and enjoying the live music events they have at night. The ample outdoor seating is nice in the summer, too. Highly recommend! read more

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I love this place. The food is amazing and reasonably priced. The staff is polite and friendly. This place is great for lunch. They get you in and out pretty quickly. read more

This place is consistent with food quality and service. The staff make the ambience worth experiencing. A super popular local spot for sure!

In a Covid decimated restaurant landscape , where food is increasingly prepared without love or care, Lovin cup is a lovely oasis. As I sat waiting for my Culture Club sandwich (which I highly recommend) I watched as tray after tray was delivered to tables with robust, colorful and delicious food. Without even tasting I could see it was prepared with love. This place is a gem. Do yourself a favor. Eat here. Order anything. You won't be sorry. read more

By Barnes and noble. We thought, given its name, that it was a coffee shop. They do have wonderful coffee, but so much more! They offer live music and a full bar, as well as delicious food, reasonably priced. Today we had lunch there. They offer soups, salads, sandwiches, Ramon noodle bowls, grain bowls and more. I had a 5 grain veggie bowl with tofu. My husband had roast beef sandwich.....both were soooo good. Would definitely recommend and will be back. read more

Lovin’ Cup - Roast beef sandwich. Roast beef cooked on site, fresh - Music Venues Near Me - Rochester, New York

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From the food the service I cannot say one negative thing about this establishment. It's cozy and anything edible is delicious!!