Last week I had an amazing experience after visiting your shop after a recommendation. I live now…read morelive two hours away and only get the occasional opportunity to come back. I had the "Hot Mama" and it was by far the most awesome smoothie I'd ever had. Not only did it have enough "heat," I felt amazing after having it. I will definitely make sure anytime I come to Rochester, I'll be making a stop at JJ4L. At the time, I purchased several juices to take home. Anti-inflammatory, Blue Dream, and Dragon's Breath. They were all fantastic! The staff were very friendly and explained multiple options based on my preferences. The store was clean, bright, and inviting.

I've been coming here on and off for years. The owner is a gem, and the staff is usually on point…read more Lately, though, the wait times have been rough. It seems like there's only one person making the smoothies while others are in the back prepping produce. Last time I came in, there were five people ahead of me, one person doing everything, and I ended up leaving. Today was better someone rang me up, and there were only a couple people ahead of me, so it moved faster this was a plus! Honestly, it feels a little hit or miss these days. I totally understand food costs, rent, staffing, all of that can be tough to balance. Just know that while the smoothies are great, you might be in for a bit of a wait. That's all I've got! Street parking or a small shared lot

Visiting from out of town, and that was one of the best smoothies I've ever had. Also a great…read moresurprise to find a vegan smoothie place so close to where we were. Super fresh tasting, I don't remember the name but it had ginger, kale, chlorophyll, banana, mango, and one or two other things. My daughter: The smoothie was very yummy I got a banana and strawberry smoothie it was as tasty as a lollipop! I also liked how it tasted so fresh and clean! Thank you for such a good smoothie!

Yelp needs to update the address to 14 Franklin street 14604…read more Great food Great service Highly recommend Very clean Nice scenery Best prices in town for the quality of healthy food you will receive! Would recommend if your visiting from out of town

I live close by and I've been meaning to check out this place for a while. Super good vibes when I…read morewalked in, exactly the type of place I love. I ordered the roasted chicken lunch special with strawberry milkshake cake, and walked away with a bag that weighed probably 4 pounds. I took one bite and had to drop my fork for a second. Unbelievably good cooking, one of the most "home-cooked" feeling meals I've ever had from a restaurant. If you're even within 20 minutes of here, check it out, you won't be disappointed. I'll definitely be back.

Strawberry lemonade with fruit. Refreshing and delicious. Classic banana pudding. The cookies and…read morethe pudding part were delicious. But I don't think anything called "classic" should have a bunch of extra (waffle cone, cake cubes? Sprinkles?!) stuff on top, but I know that's the while gimmick. Plus because it's pre-portioned the waffle cone bits get chewy and stale. Just scoot all that to the side!

I grew up in Rochester but have since moved away, and I was sad I didn't find this place sooner -…read moreor you know, when I actually lived and worked in Rochester. On a recent visit to Rochester, one of my friends and I met up at this cool location for a coffee and to catch up. There are options galore for drinks and they're so good. I loved my marshmallow latte. They have options for board games, events they host, and a small corner for small/local artists to share and sell their products. It was so interesting to explore and look around while I caught up with an old friend. Next time I'm in Rochester, I'm definitely coming back.

We are on a continuous search for great local cafés. This is the gem that sets the bar for…read moreRochester. Very relaxed ambience. Local students working on their laptops. Small families enjoying food. Couples and friends chatting over coffee. They support local businesses. We came on a Saturday afternoon, when students from RIT were given tables to show and sell their art in a non intrusive way. Coffee is really fantastic. I had an Americano, with their Espresso Blend. Roast master told me he does the sourcing, blending and roasting. This one had Ethiopian and Colombian beans. Fabulous blend of earthy and chocolate tones. I bought a pound to prepare with my French Press at hotel and the roaster grinded it to a perfect coarse. Side note: please never drink coffee from those hotel room machines. You can always do better! Come, have a coffee, have lunch, buy beans or ground coffee for your enjoyment at home. This is the type of place that makes café lovers feel right at home, even when traveling.

Owed by a cute family and the food is delicious and actually healthy. Everything is made fresh and…read morethe service is amazing. Love this place and will come in every time I'm in Rochester. Support neighborhood businesses

Great spot and great service! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a healthy option!!read more

Had never been to Vasko's before and decided to stop by on a walk to grab some fries. The menu on…read morethe wall said $6.50 for curly fries, so I ordered that and a side of sauce. I was on auto pilot when checking out, it's my fault for not noticing and saying something sooner, but the total came to $11.50. As they prepared it, I asked why the price was so dramatically different. The worker told me "oh yeah, the prices went up, I'm supposed to change the board but I keep forgetting." I was waiting for something more to rectify the situation, but nothing was ever offered. They also have the very frustrating "cash discount" system, but no mention of this was on any menus I could find. So I was charged extra for using a card as well. She blamed it on "the company" which didn't make any sense since the restaurant sets the price. The entire situation felt like a scam, and for frozen in a bag curly fries and Heinz sauce, it's not worth it to go back.

Back at it again at Vasko's--because self-control is overrated. This place is basically our second…read morehome at this point. We walked in hungry and left in a food coma, no regrets. Hubby went full comfort mode with the chicken finger plate--he was silent for most of the meal, which is how I know it was good. I got the Park's Burger with fries and honestly? That burger deserves its own fan club. Juicy, cheesy, then add an onion ring... oh my gosh, it's perfect. And then we shared a chocolate/vanilla shake, we made room for that! Even when they're slammed with orders, the staff is still smiling and welcoming. It's the kind of place where you can show up in sweats and still feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be. Vasko's, you're the reason my jeans are tight and my heart is full. Never change.

Halal N Out 655 Monroe Ave…read moreRochester, NY We ordered two of the Lamb-N-Chicken Mix Platter ($10.99) and jalapeño poppers everything was both delicious. The meat was tender, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. Everything was fresh and generously portioned. Each platter came with rice, and a fresh salad ~ a great value for the price. This location is a little bit bigger than the one in E. Henrietta location , which has two tables. The Monroe Ave location, has six tables. So you can comfortably eat in or takeout. Much like the location on E. Henrietta Rd., the menu has broad range too ~ from classic chicken and lamb platters to jerk chicken, kofta kabob, seafood options like shrimp and fish platters, plus vegetarian favorites like falafel and hummus-N-pita. Whether you're craving bold Caribbean spice, NYC-style halal, or something meat-free, they've got you covered. Fresh food. Big flavor. Excellent service. We'll definitely be back. Kevin

I met a friend for lunch at Halal Spot on Monroe Ave…read more From the outside it doesn't look like much, but inside it's surprisingly spacious, bright, and features a cool mural on the wall. The menu is fairly large, with plenty of sandwiches and platters. Service was efficient and friendly, and everything is made fresh. I ordered the chicken platter and liked that I could customize my salad. The chicken was well seasoned, though I do wish the rice had been hotter. (Oddly enough this seems to be a thing around here?) The garlic sauce on the chicken was tasty. We also shared mozzarella sticks, which were tasty, though it was odd that the only dipping option was Italian dressing. My friend ordered a plain gyro, which was fresh and flavorful. There's both dine in and takeout. A few people sat down to eat while we were there, but I get the sense it's more of a takeout spot. They're also open late, which is a plus. Parking is either street or a small shared lot.