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    3.7 (169 reviews)
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    Blackberry Biscuits
    Jen P.

    Server was super friendly. Lots of seating. Nice menu. My friends tried the blackberry biscuits. Comes with two. Looked super sweet. Maybe more like dessert. I got avocado toast. Most of their entrees come with fruit which is grapes and melon. I wish i had a choice for potatoes. The flavor of avocado was great but egg was bland. I did deviate and order them scrambled instead of poached. Overall, was great location to meet up with freinds!

    Tuna croissant
    Sarah L.

    I love the Troy location, so I was so glad to hear about their Rochester location! This restaurant is significantly bigger but still has the same homey feel and delicious food. Same amazing menu and attentive staff. This time I got the tuna croissant. Very generous portion and not too heavy. I love their French fries and ranch! Definitely would order again. They have a parking lot in the back and it's off the Main Street so it's not too crowded. This location has a liquor license, so they serve mimosas, Bloody Mary, etc.

    Bloody Mary
    Lindsey P.

    The first time we came here, everything was awesome. The second time, i took my family here on Father's Day and boy was it a 180. We got there right when they opened at 8am and our food wasn't brought to us until 8:50. We ordered 2 omelettes and pancakes so it was actually concerning how long it took. When we got our food the pancakes were cold and hash browns were barely cooked. Service was an absolute train wreck. We had to ask for side plates for the blackberry biscuits and then she brought us 2 dinner plates with our actual meal for no reason. She also handed my husband the bill ON FATHERS DAY- how comical! Then, somebody else had to cash us out. Further, a couple that came in nearly 15 minutes after us left before we did which was even more concerning. We won't be back.

    My Own Skillet
    Claire C.

    I love the location in Troy. Tried the Rochester location today. The menu is great here and prices are reasonable. They have such interesting menu items. We love the blackberry biscuits and Asian options, especially the Pan-Asian Noodle. If you're thinking breakfast, the skillet options are diverse and filling. The wait was pretty long today, 35 minutes to get our food after ordering. It wasn't busy in there on a weekday lunch. I would go back to the Troy location next time, I think the staff is much friendlier and things move faster there.

    Spinach and sprouts omelet
    Sam L.

    Had an awesome brunch at Recipes! The spinach and sprouts omelet was huge and delicious, and I swapped the sprouts for crispy French fries--so good! The Vietnamese iced coffee was perfectly balanced and not too sweet. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, with friendly service that made me feel right at home. Can't wait to come back!

    Santa Fe (?) it's a tofu vegan scramble
    Jennifer B.

    Cute breakfast spot with a Troy and Rochester location. I've been here maybe three times and this is a review of the visits. Five stars for free parking in a lot behind. Three stars for service. It's never been stellar. Five stars for having one vegan item on the menu. It's a tofu scramble with vegan sausage. The gross part is they leave the plastic casing on the sausage. You're supposed to remove it before cooking. So every time I order this I have to pick off the casing. Second gross thing is the guacamole on all of our plates was brown. Not fresh. I told myself it was frozen and tried to eat it. Not appetizing at all. Lastly, if you order the vegan dish you will get butter on the toast that comes with it. No thought from the servers or chefs to ask or remove it. The food is three stars. You can make a better scramble at home. The juice is not fresh and the grapefruit is neon pink. They do have a liquor license for mimosas if you're interested.

    Santa Fe Vegan Hash
    Karmen F.

    I had a great time at Recipes for brunch with friends and will definitely be back! Our group arrived at 12:30 for brunch on a Sunday and had no wait. All the staff were really friendly and happy to answer menu questions. The Santa Fe vegan hash skillet was delicious. It was nice to enjoy brunch somewhere out where you can also hear each other talk and not be interrupted by crowds of people screaming for bottomless mimosas. There is plenty of parking in the back but a few street spots are available in front but fill quickly so plan to park behind. There are a couple of front porch tables for outdoor dining with small groups. Diverse menu from omelettes to sandwiches, good food and great family-friendly place for breakfast and brunch.

    Amy B.

    To say I was underwhelmed here would be an understatement. This place presents itself as a nicer breakfast joint, which to some degree it is, but I left feeling disappointed after my breakfast here this morning. Walking in, the place is spacious and well decorated. Lots of seating and plenty of staff wandering about. I got seated at a 4 top and reviewed the menu for a bit while waiting for my server. On average, most of the food here runs about $15 give or take a dollar, which I had anticipated since I've been to their Troy location. I went with their Wild Bill omelet which they offer as one of their weekend specials. The problem was mostly service here while I dined in. Service was slow and non existent, which really affected my experience here. There was plenty of staff lingering about, but it seemed that only two of them were really working-and I use the word working since I was mostly ignored most of the time here. Anyway, my server never came over and I ended up having the hostess step in to take my order after waiting quite a while. After my food came out it looked and tasted really good, but not for $15. I would pay closer to $10 for this meal if it were up to me. It's far better than coney island any day, but not as good as other food that I've had at the same price point, easily. The final straw was at the end when I was waiting for my bill and a box for leftovers. At this point, my waitress spent more time hiding than actually helping. All the other servers were still standing around and I wanted to grab one of them to get more water and see if I could leave, but they ignored me as well. After standing up, it looks like they were ignoring most of the others in the restaurant as well. Eventually I found what looked like a manager and told her I needed to cash out and would like to leave. She took my cash with the bill and placed it on the counter, then leaving. Nice. Shortly thereafter my server eventually cashed me out and I got to finally leave. I know it's post pandemic at this point but this place doesn't appear to be short staffed, at least from this visit. Mostly they were standing around doing whatever. Food here's good, but not enough for me to really return in the future. Thanks Recipes, you really let me down. Get it together.

    the outside of a restaurant
    Abhilash T.

    The menu is physically gigantic, that is why there are so many pictures. Beautiful restaurant on university between paint creek and main; there were only a few parties inside and the place felt even bigger than it is. We had very attentive wait staff and the whole setting was really nice. The food is just average though. At least the things that we ordered were. I got the Spanish omelette and my daughter got chocolate chip pancakes. The pancakes were weirdly flaky and dry, definitely not up to par with some of the places we've tried over the last few weeks. My omelette wasn't bad by any means. There was chorizo inside, it just was not seasoned it felt like. You don't get very much salsa with it. I'm sure I could've asked for more, just making an observation. I would come back for sure, but personally I will keep my expectations a bit lower.

    Wild bill
    Alice C.

    First time brunching in Rochester downtown, this Recipes seems to be a lovely addition to the location. Love that on top of their already extensive menu, they have seasonal specials for you to enjoy. Visiting from Europe, I'm just going around to get my English muffin fix, so definitely went with that. The hash and the omelette were both done perfectly and was plenty of food. The chai tea latte I got also hit the spot, creamy, warm and just the right amount of sweet.

    a restaurant with tables and chairs
    Jason M.

    We had brunch here on a random summer Sunday. We didn't have any reservations, but walked right it at 915am. When you get here, you'll find that the parking is in back, but the host station is up front. Our food was excellent, especially the cinnamon French toast and our omlette. I recommend ordering the Recipe special which has eggs and French toast or pancakes along with a protein and potato. I also ordered a Bloody Mary that was excellent. The service was great, I liked the ambiance and there is plenty of seating for a variety of occasions. Overall, great experience and we will be back here again.

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    Went to this place a while ago. Food was really good and ambience was nice. I'm thinking about going again really soon.

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    Great breakfast / brunch spot. The food is well prepared. The service is wonderful. The noise level is low enough to have a conversation.

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    Good, inventive breakfast food. Friendly service. Right downtown, so you can have breakfast & enjoy a shopping day in Rochester.

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    The food was good and came out quickly. The ambiance is surprisingly sophisticated. The outside does do the place justice.

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    Food was great! Prices are reasonable and our service was good. The ambiance/atmosphere inside isn't anything special.

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    Classic hometown/cozy cafe that always has friendly staff and quick but tasty food. Definitely a…read morelocal place vibe. The place is very small but that is what makes it so special. Awkward foyer so it is hard to find a spot to sit or stand and wait for your table. A little awkward staring at the people eating at the tables while you wait for a table for yourself. We usually retreat to the back of the restaurant there is a little hallway before the restroom that has a line of chairs in order to get out of the way from the front door. The decor could use a little makeover but at the same time it does give a warm grandma's kitchen vibe. Single stall bathroom in back is ok - feels a little grimey though. Menu has both breakfast and lunch. Be sure to get the fresh squeezed orange juice - it is a pricey treat but so worth it. They also have specials that are written above the kitchen so be sure to check those out. Staff are great and working hard hustling back and forth between tables and the kitchen. Never feel neglected or that they are too busy to check in. Food is awesome! Had a little but of everything but the quiche was my favorite. Portion sizes are great (other than the fresh squeezed OJ).

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    I've been wanting to come here for a while, but it's always jam packed when I do so I never get a…read morechance to make it in. I was able to finally eat here today with my mom and it was really really good! Walking in, they have a wonderful patio dining area that was packed on a Friday which was impressive. Since we didn't want to eat outside, we went inside and it was very nice and were seated immediately. They have a bar area to sit at along with plenty of tables which we got to choose from when seated. I love how it's decorated here, it really added to the ambience. I went with the Huervos Rancheros and my mom got a veggie omelet. Both had generous portions and overall, were quite good. My mom enjoyed her meal and I tried her diced potatos. They were good but could've used some seasoning. My Huevos Rancheros was good, but a bit on the colder side, like it had been out for a while. I will say, they were able to substitute the Chirizo with Chicken, which was just okay. Not bad, just average. Overall I enjoyed my time here and the prices match the food portions along with the ambiance of the place. Staff is very friendly and professional, and it was really good food.

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    Paul's on Main Street Food & Spirits

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