I finally checked out this diner and had a great experience. It clearly has a loyal group of regulars, and the staff was very friendly. The inside is light and bright, with tables, booths, and counter seating. Another plus is the convenient parking both in the back and on the street. A definite plus! They offer all the diner favorites. I had the ham and eggs with toast and home fries. Everything was tasty, though I wish the home fries had been a little hotter, and the dish needed a bit of salt. The hollandaise sauce tasted fresh, and the coffee was quite good. My friend ordered the Eggs in a Basket, which came with eggs, cheese, bacon, hollandaise sauce, and home fries, and she said it was tasty. I'm sure this place gets quite busy on other days since it's down the street from Highland Park Diner, but when we visited on a Tuesday morning it was pretty chill. . Give it a try, I'll definitely be back. read more

South Wedge Diner is a my favorite type of Roc City gem - it has a parking lot! There is plentiful seating and a counter. I like their menu because they have interesting breakfast items like raspberry almond French toast and a pizza omelet in addition to more traditional items. The raspberry almond French toast came with a little container of raspberry sauce and the toast was filled with almonds. It was really good, I would get this again. There was enough left over to take some home for lunch. I got a side of grits which were good and not runny. The coffee was just okay and very hot. The staff is friendly, prices are reasonable. Bathrooms are down a flight of stairs. Great place for breakfast! read more

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LOVE the South Wedge Diner! Always enjoy the great service and tasty food. I also appreciate that while this place is always busy, there's usually enough seating and enough turn over that you can get in without too much a wait. I was recently there on back to back weekend days. We had friends in from out of town, and decided to have breakfast there on a Saturday morning around 11 am before an epic 8-mile hike. Folks in our group had pancakes, an omelet, corned beef hash, and eggs benedict. Servings were large, eggs were cooked perfect, and there were plenty of condiments available. The only comment I heard was that the two guys who got orders of the hash would have liked the dishes to be more beefy. BUT the fact that the kitchen accommodated our requests for extra-crispy home fries all around made up for it. We decided to return the next morning, at 10 am on a Sunday. This time we intended to follow breakfast with a long walk at Highland park. Folks ordered poached eggs with toast, stuffed French toast, over-easy eggs with bacon and sausage, and another omelet. Again, smiles and happy bellies all around. (Pro tip - their breakfast sausage is something special - definitely recommended!!) While I wouldn't say SWD is 'farm to table', they do have seasonal specials like their pumpkin pancakes, and the yolks of their eggs are a deep orange, which tells you those are from well-fed chickens. I appreciate the effort they put in to balancing such a large menu while maintaining quality offerings. We have been going for years and will be back. read more

I'll say we had great customer service! And maybe I should have ordered something different. My partner got the Friday fish fry special and was very happy with it. (The side of coleslaw needs some seasoning or something though). I opted for a burger. It was just ok. The burger patties are clearly premade frozen ones and not well seasoned. The fries were excellent though. The interior also needs a major refresh or renovation. read more

Food and service very good! Mimosa was a great price. Corned beef hash was better than most places I've had. read more

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This is where real Rochesterians go. Very cheap, quick, and the service couldn't be more friendly

BINGO. Everything you want from a diner: friendly service, frequent coffee refills, chill atmosphere, and reasonable prices. The food was especially good, everyone at the table agreed it was a couple notches above typical diner food. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend the south wedge skillet. read more

Lovely service, quick and friendly! Generous servings of delicious home cooked food! We loved our omelettes with a side of potato Coffee is great too- a step above diner coffee! read more

Breakfast at the South Wedge Diner is always a treat! The service is quick and friendly, and there are plenty of choices for everyone. If you're a breakfast carb lover, their pancake and French toast options are fantastic. read more

We went for a late breakfast on a Monday. I liked the fact that we were greeted immediately and they were very friendly. We took our seat as the menus were already on the table. Our server was very nice and took our order quickly. I had the egg white Monterey Omelet and my husband had poached eggs with corned beef hash. As you can see from the pictures he enjoyed his meal. I loved the Omelet and the homefries but, the toast had an odd metal smell and didn't taste good. It is an open floorplan diner so you can see all the way into the kitchen. Along with booths and tables, they offer counter seating. Also, the Diner serves lunch and early dinner (starting at 3pm) and, they do serve alcohol. Overall, it's a very clean and cute diner with an excellent waitstaff! read more

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For sure thought I had already reviewed this diner as I've been on many occasions, but there's a lot to love here! It's your classic greasy spoon kind of diner with an amazing staff/family and extensive menu. All day breakfast, which is key, includes benedicts, omelettes, eggs, pancakes, and more. There's some greek style specialties on the menu along with a robust list of sandwiches and wraps for lunches. On my last visit there were flies everywhere...and that's the vibe I kind of associate with this spot. A little hungover, a little buggy, a little hot...just generally not very glamorous. Which is not the point! And yet, the flies did bug me as I was stone cold sober. Anyways - great spot for quick coffee and breakfast and often less busy than it's neighbor, Highland Park Diner. Happy breakfast-ing! read more

South Wedge Diner - an omelet, fruit, and toast - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

One of the friendliest places to dine in Rochester! The first time we ate here was because at another local place no one had greeted us after we stood at the hostess stand for 15 minutes. Walking into South Wedge Diner was like coming home. Huge menu, great food, fun atmosphere, superlative staff. We absolutely love it here! read more

I haven't been here in years and the food still slapped! Everything was delicious, food came out quick and the service was friendly. Great spot to stop at if you're in the area. read more

Quick and courteous service! Food was very tasty! Hadn't been there in decades since moving but would definitely go again!

This diner is spacey, cute, comfortable with amazing food and turkey bacon!!! Amazing prices. Very friendly since we walked in til we walked out. French Toast Combo $9.95 2 Slices of delicious french toast with eggs and choice of meat... so many options... I got turkey bacon Caeser salad was amazing too I will be driving back here from Buffalo thank you so much read more

South Wedge Diner - French toast combo, Caesar Salad - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Classic diner, clean, friendly, with a diner vibe: booths, tables, and a counter. We were welcomed and served coffee and tea quickly, and ordered after checking out the usual diner offerings. One in the group had the soup of the day and raved about it, we had the breakfast type offerings and everything exceeded expectations. And the pancake was fluffy and flavorful. The atmosphere was family friendly, clean, vibrant, like a movie set almost, matched by delightful service. We would return when in the area. read more

South Wedge Diner - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Stopped in yesterday as the Highland Diner was closed, first time visitor I will definitely be back. Typical Diner, not much to look at, but good menu and great service. I had the Western Omelet which came with toast and hash browns, coffee was fresh & hot, entire meal was scrumptious. Bill was less that $20.00 including tip so to me that's a bargain for what I received. Am definitely going back, wish I had known about this place sooner, thanks for the delicious breakfast. read more

Pretty good no frills diner breakfast food. Service was fast, friendly, and our coffee and water was always topped off before emptied. I had the Northern omelette w/ Canadian ham, bacon, peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese. Rye bread toast and potatoes on the side. Potatoes did not have much seasoning, but hot sauces, ketchup, salt, pepper, etc. are on each table. Prices are portions are reasonable. read more

South Wedge Diner - Northern Omelette w/ potatoes, rye bread, Coffee - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Have been going here for years, like 25! Food selection is awesome. Staff is friendly and give great service. Tom R. read more

Breakfast all day. Mimosas. Great food. Great service. Meals under $10. Fish Fry Friday. read more

Excellent service and food. 3 different meals for 3 folks. All clean plates very busy place only drawback was basement bathroom. Many steps Terry Gllover read more

Overall I had a pretty good experience at south wedge. The food is normal diner food nothing really to write home about though. The food was more warm than hot and it was a little bland for my particular taste but still a decent cheap meal. The one thing that was great about south wedge was the service! The food came out super fast like from order to in front of me made 15 min. The waitress was very pleasant and one of the most attentive servers I've had in a while. read more

South Wedge Diner - Deli melt - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Solid breakfast spot downtown and it's open all day! There is some outdoor seating and free parking right next to the building. I got the banana walnut French toast and a side of a scrambled egg and my friends extra bacon. Very filling. Bring cash if you want to avoid paying the credit card fee. read more

South Wedge Diner - Banana walnut French toast - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Went here because the highland was packed and we are glad we did. The sausage gravy and biscuits are homemade and tastes amazing. I feel next thing on the menu. The eggs Benedict was cooked great. Eggs poached hard as ordered. Cheese omelet tasted great with a lot of cheese. Home fries needed more seasoning but cooked well. Just a little salt. The menu is very big here with all kinds of things to pick from. Customer service was good. read more

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I tend to go to Highland Park Diner, but because they were closed, we went here. And it was a great alternative! Reasonably priced, a ton of options, great service. Not much of an aesthetic, but there was both indoor and outdoor seating. The banana bread french toast was better than expected, and the other breakfast dishes were great too! read more

Things changed for the better after my last visit 4 years ago. I got breakfast to go. Eggs, toast, home fries and toast, all good. Fast service from the lone waitress. Owner still a bit shy. Should take time to look up and greet customers! read more

The server was very nice. But the food was kind of bland. I would definitely go back to try a few more things but I'll skip anything with grilled chicken on it. read more

South Wedge Diner - Sourdough melt... Southwest, i think - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

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It's the most perfect old hole in the wall. Delicious breakfast (all day breakfast too), reasonably priced (impossible to find these days), and great staff who clearly respect the differences in people. This is not your overpriced bougie place. It's a classic old diner!! My family has been swinging in this place for 10+ years and it never disappoints. I've only ever done breakfast here so can't speak of other menu items. Salsa is fresh and deeellliccious!!! And they serve mimosas (and beer). There is always a lengthy specials board so snap a picture of it before you sit down. It can get super busy but the staff always seems to be able to handle it. read more

I've been back several times now and the verdict is in that this is an underrated, hidden gem! I adore SWD for any and all meals. Firstly, it's still my go-to for a standby biscuits and gravy breakfast. Additionally, they have such variety on their menu with their Vietnamese dishes too like pho, noodles, etc. It adds a really special touch to their menu, including a 5-star stellar salsa with unique heat and flavor you can't get anywhere else. Put it on any and every omelet - it will make your breakfast. Their Irish benedict is another favorite dish of mine - homemade corned beef, super tender, packed with rich flavor and so hearty. The SWD Special soup - Hu Tieu Dac Biet has such a good broth and all the seafood imaginable in it if you're looking for something to warm you up. I like that they have lunch/dinner options too - I always say yes to turkey club sandwiches and patty melts. They have great fries - golden brown and crispy, but tender inside. The menu is huge. You can find almost anything here for any type of eater. Prices can't be beat! read more

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What a pleasant surprise this place was. I highly recommend another Yelper's recommendation to order the house made salsa and meat hot sauce. They were super accommodating when we ordered two different Benedict's and asked to have one of each on two plates. The corned beef hash is house made and the sausage gravy was well flavored. A little fresh fruit on the side and fresh squeezed OJ is an option. There is plenty of seating and the service was friendly and attentive. A great option in this neighborhood. There is limited designated parking. read more

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Always great breakfast here, and even better service! Love this diner. Get the Greek omelette, you won't regret it

Had a nice breakfast here, omelette was cooked right without being runny or burned. Tasty chocolate chip pancakes. Our server was excellent, 5 stars to her. read more

I ordered a simple breakfast, 2 poached eggs, well done home fries, sausage links and wheat toast. Starting with the sausage links, simply delicious, poached eggs came in a cup of water and both yokes broken mixed in with the water ! The home fries where deep fried actual potatoes skin shavings dripping with grease, and no potatoes. The toast was cold and probably pre maid and sitting under a heat lamp. TOTAL DISGUSTING!!!! Stay away! read more

I went here at 9:30 Monday morning to get some breakfast they were closed the sign on the door says 7:00 am open it wasn't even a holiday is this place still in Business or do they just don't know how to run their business? I don't know waste of my time very disappointed read more

This is probably one of my favorite diners to go to for breakfast. I always get the same thing, sometimes I get something new, but always go back to egg benedict with corned beef hash. They're corned beef hash is house made and it is so good! A lot of diners use canned corned beef hash and it just isn't as good. I'm actually not sure if they're hollandaise sauce is house made or pre made. I've never bothered to ask, because it's really good. It's not too thick or too runny, but nice and creamy and tasty. The same waitresses are always there every time I go and have been there for quite some time. They're very friendly and pleasant, but maybe just a bit on the slow side. They seem very tired and it gives the place somewhat of run down atmosphere. But with some simple renovations and maybe a few new waitresses, it would for sure liven it up. read more

We eat here every Saturday morning as a treat. And it always is delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and if you become a regular, they'll remember your order - no matter how busy they are! The atmosphere is friendly and neighborly, a big bonus that is found in South Wedge! read more

For those needing comfort food and just some good old fashioned America diner food, this would be the place. Came in on a Saturday morning and there was not much of a wait for three people. I ordered the Ranch Omelette with bacon, sausage, and cheese. The staff was friendly. I don't recall her name but the older woman was very attentive and was good at remembering our order. This wasn't her first rodeo, that's for sure. I left the place stuffed full of delicious food. Would go again. read more

South Wedge Diner - Ranch omelette - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

This is our go to diner. Why, because the food is hot, fresh, and the service is great. Nothing fancy or out of the box as far as menu items but we always leave with a smile. One dish we get regularly is a Mexican Alarm clock that comes with a tortilla, refried beans, cheddar cheese, two eggs, homemade salsa, and sour cream. The homemade salsa is sooooooo good that no matter what we get to eat we always get a side or three to accompany our breakfast. read more

As far as diners go, this one is a strong contender in the Rochester area. I walked with some coworkers from the clinic up the street for lunch, and we were served promptly. The outdoor seating is a great option while the weather is nice, but there is also plenty of seating indoors. As far as the menu goes, I can only reiterate what many other reviewers have stated in that it is certainly extensive. I think you would be hard pressed to find someone who couldn't choose something off this menu. The food was good, the prices aren't damaging to my wallet, and I'll probably be back. read more

If you come over here, come a little closer, I will grab you somewhere down south, and give you a wedgie. Then you'll be ready to go to the South-wedgie diner. Unfortunately the food is not nearly as much fun as that concept. I was all in love with the place based on the reviews and the description, so I rushed along expecting to find everything much better than at Highland Park (where the owner used to work, I guess). All I found was higher prices for less impressive food. I don't even remember what my date had, but it was dry and chalky. It was also over $10, which she was dismayed about, because she doesn't usually pay that much and I remember having to take her to Sticky Lips to cheer her up since we'd driven all the way to Rochester for this place. As for me, I got the famous Walnut (or whatever) French Toast, and again, very dry. The syrup was just too sweet and chemical tasting. The toast was both tasteless and dry and even a little burned, and again, overpriced. Why then do I give 3 stars to this really negative experience? Well simply because I always give 3 or more to family businesses as a show of support. But if my experience here was anything to go by, this place will need a lot of support, and a revamp in quality. read more