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    The Arnett Cafe

    4.5 (129 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    THE ARNETT CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Whole Fried Chicken Wings
    Ming H.

    I was recently on a business trip with my boss and was in need of breakfast after a long flight and layover. We searched online and found Arnett Cafe. I tried the shrimp and grits with cheese and it was absolutely divine! After hours of airplane snacks it really brought us back to life. We went back a few days later before leaving to Rochester to try the Whole Fried Chicken wings which were fried to perfection. The ladies at the table next to us the last time we went had them and they really caught my eye. All and all would go back when we're in Rochester again on business.

    Cheese grits sausage and over easy eggs

    Today isn't the first time I've enjoyed breakfast here. The service is a 20 out of 20, an extremely inviting atmosphere. I enjoyed the Belgian waffle, coffee, homefries, and 2 eggs over hard. even had enough to bring home to share. Plenty of food with reasonable prices. For 3 meals. the entire order with tip came to 40$!!!!! Service like this is almost non existent. Kudos to the young man who waited my and my daughters table and to the chef/ owner.. and the bonus is that I ran into some Sisters from Zion Hill there, also enjoying breakfast. Arnett Cafe is truly a neighborhood icon. Keep it up.. God bless

    Sara D.

    The café is on the corner of Arnett Blvd and Warwick Ave. I noticed it while driving by to a friend's house. I walked in, and sat myself at a table. Suddenly, a man started complaining about taking too long for his order in a very loud way. I didn't know if to leave or calling 911. Everything calmed down, he got his order and left. I found out he's a regular! The menu is posted under the glass at the tables. I ordered the Steak& Eggs Breakfast. A large sized steak, cooked to order, well seasoned, tender, delicious. Egg white scrambled and Home Fries with Onions and Peppers. Wheat Toast and Coffee rounded off the meal. Everything is cooked to order, hand cut and prepared fresh. As close to home cooking as possible. I'll return to sample other dishes.

    Sarah S.

    This place is so cute! It's a lot bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. They've also got beautiful artwork on the walls. The people are friendly and attentive. We got the chicken and waffles to go because my SO and I had a lot of errands to run. The waffle was huge and topped off with 3 large pieces of chicken. The chicken was fried to perfection, and the waffle was a perfect texture of fluffy but just crisp enough. Topped with butter, syrup....mmmm. They also offer boss sauce (because what place in the city of Rochester doesn't offer boss sauce) and hot sauce for the chicken, which is what really made this meal amazing. Such a diverse mix of sweet, salty, tangy....I devoured this meal in a few short minutes. Will come back during a weekend and would love to dine in. I definitely would like to try the fish fry.

    Front entrance

    First time at Arnett's with coworkers. We were the first to arrive Friday morning and service was great! I had chicken & waffles and ate the entire plate (except for what I shared). My coworkers had eggs and grits with their choice of protein. Arnett's is situated in a beautiful neighborhood surrounded by 3 story homes every where you look. It was a great start to our Friday morning. Would definitely go back.

    Chicken and Waffle
    Derek G.

    Lord Lord, my Lord. Been in Rochester nearly a year and this is the best food I've had anywhere. Perfectly seasoned and moist fried chicken. Waffle crispy yet soft at the same time. Service was excellent with the staff knowing folks names and orders as they walked in the door. Great music and wonderful art on the walls. Please be patient as low staff means a longer wait right now- but absolutely worth the wait.

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    LaCresha J.

    Stipped in for a quuck pick-up order. Restaurant is in the heart 19 ward. Easy access to parking. Restaurants is quaint and food was delicious. My order was ready within time specified. I ate the shrimp and grits. Great choice!

    John S.

    What a great local find! As a long time resident of Los Angeles, I've eaten at Roscoe's in Inglewood more than a few times. I'm sorry to have to break the news to them - but the chicken and waffles from Arnett Cafe has them beat! To start, Arnett uses full size chicken wings and their skin is fried just right - not too much. Next, their waffle is a unique batter and a full Belgian size waffle - Roscoe's is the same type found at the Waffle House; basically a large Eggo. The warm hospitality l received at Arnett Cafe by all of the ladies was so great! Anyone near the airport needs to detour over here before boarding their flights - because you haven't had one of Rochester's best kept secrets until you've had Arnett Cafe's chicken and waffles!

    Chicken and waffles
    Suzy R.

    It's a small restaurant with limited seating, but there is window seating that you can see outside. The service was friendly and food hot and fresh. It was good. There's enough free street parking too. I'd like to to go back and try their shrimp and grits the next time. Their coffee wasn't great, but overall it's a good spot to eat.

    The Arnett Cafe menu under the glass tabletop. Oh, that's Chicken and Waffles. Yum!

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    Great find! VERY clean and friendly. Delicious brunch and coffee. Creative menu. We'll be back!

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    Chickn n waffles were very good. Just wish the wings were a lil smaller, otherwise enjoyed it.

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    Perfect place to find a good affordable food customer service is great , is in a good location

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    I live several hours from Rochester but whenever I'm in town eating here is a must. The fried chicken is amazing!

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    Arrived at 7:10 am on a Thursday. They're supposed to have opened at 7. Knocked on the door and called. No answer.

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    Capone's Italian Eatery seriously impressed us from start to finish. We ordered the Canzone, and it…read morewas absolutely perfect--stuffed with a great variety of meats and fresh cheese, with just the right amount of dough so it wasn't overwhelming or heavy. You can really tell the ingredients are high quality and made with care. We also tried several subs, including the buffalo chicken, meatball sub, and the vodka chicken parm sub, and every single one was fantastic. The flavors were bold, the sauces were spot on, and the portions were very generous. Nothing tasted rushed or thrown together--everything was hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The dining area is a bit small, but it has a cozy feel, and honestly, the food is the real star here. If you're looking for amazing Italian comfort food done right, Capone's is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be coming back again.

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    I ordered the iced tea - it was as expected. I've been before and I knew I didn't like the tiramisu…read morelatte (it's too heavy for me with the Marscapone topping), but my friend really enjoyed hers! I love the little shopping area they have in the front of the store. They have such cute duck umbrellas! I have a gluten intolerance, and there weren't that many things on the menu I could have so I decided to ask if the burrito could be made as a bowl. The woman taking my order was awesome. She went to the kitchen to ask for me, and they said yes. I'm so glad I asked, it was soooo good. The lime crema sauce was refreshing. The beans were tasty. I just really appreciated that they could accommodate my dietary concerns.

    Very nice looking cafe and decent seating. Parking is limited and seems to be street parking around…read morethe corner is the best bet. We ordered iced coffees but got hot. We're not that picky so we chose to drink them as is Instead of bother staff but I'm sure they would have helped fix it if asked. The lattes were very pretty and tasty. The mocha has a soft chocolate flavor which I prefer. Cookie my son got was great as well. They have a little shop area which I also enjoyed browsing. Bathroom is really nice BUT no changing station unless they want to count the wooden decorative table. Don't tempt me I'll use it Justice for parents just trying to exist in public spaces with their children! Overall I did really enjoy our stop in today!

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    The Arnett Cafe - southern - Updated July 2026

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