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    ROAM Cafe

    3.7 (339 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    This was a special with chicken, pesto cream sauce.
    Karyn S.

    Visited ROAM cafe with 3 other friends. We were there by 5:30 and it was a perfect time to dine in. We were seated right away and our server was very polite and attentive. She let us know the specials and when we asked her opinion she was able to share it. The restaurant isn't very big but it didn't feel crowded or noisy. We were able to have conversations without the struggle of noise. We decided to get the crispy artichokes as an appetizer. They were out of this world! One of the best things I have eaten in a long time. For our entrees we ordered a marghertia pizza, steak romaine salad and 2 entrees I don't remember the names but the pictures are below

    Tofu Scramble, Toast, and Homefries  Two Eggs, Bacon, Toast, and Homefries Cappuccino
    pantea T.

    We went for dinner this time. Got gnocchi, pesto pizza, burger and Parmesan fries The portions are not big enough compared to other restaurants and the service wasnt as good. Pesto pizza was crunchy and delicious but not hot. The burger was mid. Fries were really good. Gnocchi was the star of the show! So warm and delicious

    Drink menu - those names
    Sam B.

    Went in for an afternoon pick me up before going across the street to the Bookstore. Everyone was polite and very nice! They had quite the listing of drinks- bonus was the funny drink name! "It's Britney Spritz." HAHA! Would definitely return to try the food! They had a lot of people enjoying the outside area for meals and drinks as well. Cute space.

    Eggs benny
    Sarah S.

    I feel like this is a place for boozy brunch--not a place where you go when you want to be "wow-ed" with excellent food. I had the eggs benny, which was about average. A bit on the bland side, but not horrible. They do have $3 mimosas which I think is their best selling point. For this reason, as well as its location, I do think it tends to attract a younger crowd. We had about a 30 minute wait for a group of 6 on a Sunday afternoon with no reservation, which was pretty good.

    Strip steak with Garlic Parmesan Fries and green beans with almonds

    All around great package! Everyone loved their food and drink!! Will most recommend to my friends and family! Kudos to staff

    Duck Wings.
    MJ K.

    This was my second time at ROAM, again with family, and I can absolutely say that this is a great place to bring folks from out of town, where conversation can be kept flowing easily. They capture the spirit of Rochester's local food scene: eclectic, unique, and filling. The service was good, if a little brusque, but our drinks were kept full and anything we needed was brought. We shared a Peanut Butter Cup Martini among us, and it was balanced and positively delicious. The chicken Parmesan sandwich was a little dense, and beware the ROAM pizza's spice levels (the pepperoni has a big kick!), but the duck wings had, in my dad's words, "definite duck flavor," and were covered with a sweet and spicy glaze. All in all, ROAM remains a reasonably-priced, consistent restaurant in the heart of Park that hasn't disappointed me yet.

    Grilled steak salad
    Mei S.

    The food was very good and reasonably priced. I had a steak salad and the steak tips were cooked well. Only one of my lettuce chunks were grilled, which I'm not sure if both were but either way it tasted good. The service was quick and the servers were friendly and accommodating. The ambiance was casual but still cute and relaxed.

    Espresso Martini
    Joanlie H.

    Food was so delicious, very calm environment, service was a bittt slow but it was also pretty late at night when we went!

    Phenomenally seasoned salmon and exceptional vegetables!
    William P.

    Absolutely phenomenal food, beverages, and dessert. The interior may seem a bit old but Roam is welcoming. The wait staff is kind, courteous, and ultra-efficient and the food just blew my mind. I never learned the name of my bartender but this person was a definite rock star and made some of the best and refreshing dry drinks I have ever had. As for my salmon, besides being a generous portion that had been cooked perfectly, the flavors made me swoon. The balance of flavors on the plate was simply amazing and only added to one phenomenal dining experience. The flourless chocolate dessert was stellar from rich chocolate and not an over-abundance of useless sugar. The only disappointment? This was my last day in Rochester. I wish I had come here sooner! Highly recommended!

    Sammosa and Metropolitans
    Caitlin B.

    Service was amazing,, food was amazing, drinks were amazing. Such a cute restaurant my girlfriends and I had such a great time.

    Can't wait to try their Sunday Brunch!
    Christina M.

    Second time coming here and thoroughly impressed AGAIN! This time I popped in for a quick lunch before brining my friend to the Airport. We were sat at the window at my request because i wanted to watch my car which was parked a little close, but not at all blocking the fire hydrant out front. The owner "Drew" introduced himself, and assured me it would be fine, then asked if he could take my keys and personally valet park my car which he did. He said he just wanted us to relax and enjoy our meal without any worrying. We sure did! Thank you Drew! Our waiter was amazing and I wish I could recall his name. We left him a 30% tip on the after tip amount as a result. The menu was outstanding! We had the prime rib sandwich which we split, with the Garlic Parm Fries as our side pick. We also ordered the Crispy Artichoke appetizer with the Cajun dip (I had it last time and it haunted me). Wow, so YUMMY, all of it!!! I will definitely be back. I honestly can't recall the last time I felt so at home, relaxed, and comfortable like I was a special guest like this before. Drew really impressed me as a perfect example of what a business owner should act and look like. Great job guys, keep it up! I understand now why it's been 13 years and going strong! Now, If you are reading and made it this far, be sure to check out Drew's other restaurant across the street too! "Classic Kitchen and Cocktails" - it's on my to do list next! I had no idea until today he owned BOTH!

    Took 49 mins for them to make one salad and a side of burnt Mac and cheese. Should have just left

    Clean plate club as evidence how good it was

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    I love the friendliness of this cozy spot. I particularly enjoy the Calamari It's done just right.

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    Great menu, excellent servers, and terrific food! Pleasant atmosphere, good art on the walls!

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    Good food for brunch or dinner! Their prices are reasonable too. The bar is nice too if you can get a spot

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    We tried out Vern's for the first time on a Thursday evening! We made it there by about 5:00 PM and…read moreit was easy enough to get a table for 2 with only indoor seating available. It's a small space inside but it's designed well enough to manage a flow of traffic for customers and staff. We sat in the back greenhouse area. I think the least enjoyable part of our experience was how loud it was in the restaurant. Definitely not a good spot if you're trying to catch up with someone and your voice doesn't carry. I couldn't actually hear the specials the server was telling us. I want to try out Vern's again, so I may wait until there's an outdoor table or ask to sit in the second level to see if that's quieter. We tried one of their spring menu appetizer items, the Japanese sweet potatoes with kimchi ranch and dill. One bite and I was addicted, these were so so good. We then moved on to the classics for entrees -- bee sting pizza and the ragu-- and we were amazed at how good everything was! The only note we had was about the pizza, it was very soggy in the middle but still edible if you rolled it over in itself. We also had a few cocktails, and while they were somewhat small, you could tell they weren't watered down in any way. Two drinks was more than enough for me. Overall it was a great experience and we want to try it again. If you're someone who struggles to enjoy a meal out where you can't hear much, maybe wait for outdoor tables.

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    Brad (our waiter) was awesome! He was so knowledgeable about allergies. If he didn't know the…read moreanswer, he made sure to double check with the kitchen. This was my first time visiting. My friend and I ordered mocktails which we both enjoyed. We then ordered gochu belly buns and the braised beef French onion soup. They were able to accommodate my gluten allergy and make the soup gluten free! It was delicious. For our entrees, I ordered the sweet deal salad and my friend ordered the green curry stir fry. Mine wasn't anything crazy, tasted as I expected but it was still good. My friend, on the other hand, did not love her dish. She is a big curry person and said the sauce lacked flavor (which I tried and agreed with). The tofu was nice and crispy, dry though. There wasn't enough sauce in the dish. The mushrooms were the most flavorful.

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