A friend made reservations for Sunday brunch for four of us, which I highly recommend in advance. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by how cozy yet accommodating the restaurant was. The staff was welcoming and friendly, and we enjoyed watching the kitchen staff prepare each order. The volume of to-go orders was impressive. I would definitely return. My first experience was very enjoyable, and I look forward to visiting again. read more

We made a reservation and upon arriving waited at the door in line behind 2 other people that were looking for a table. Behind us were 2 more people. The hostess talked to the people in front the of us for a good 5 minutes or so about what their options were because there wasn't a table available for them. The restaurant was full except for the one table that was probably reserved for us. The hostess never once looked at us, acknowledged our presence or said the simple words that make any customer happy, "I'll be right with you." So we walked out unhappy and went to another place in the public market that made us feel very welcome instead. It was disappointing and I won't be going back but we had a fantastic brunch somewhere else. read more

Run, don't walk. Seriously what are you waiting for? Are you interested in trying a red velvet waffle? How about a cinnamon waffle? I can confirm that the shrimp and grits are wonderful as well as the waffles, home fries and everything else that we have tried which is pretty much everything. My aunt raved about the catfish nuggets. Their chicken and waffles are served with wings not tenders so that is also a big hit. The shrimp and grits feature jumbo shrimp, not the small ones, and the portion is large enough for two of us to split. Our family hosted a small gathering here in the fall and we recently went back, as a couple and had an amazing experience. I had not previously heard of this restaurant prior to my niece planning and making the recommendation, but we are so happy that we did. The food is nothing short of phenomenal. Did I mention that it is flavorful and delicious? Can I elaborate on how overly nice everyone on the staff is from the owner, to the wonderful people working in the kitchen. The atmosphere is modern with great vibes. The music is loud, but lends itself to a fun vibe. The mimosas are strong and a decent pour. Lots of good things to say about Vault, but the bottom line is that it is more than worthy of a visit. I have read other reviews comment on the wait. We have never experienced a long wait times. However, the dining room is not super large, so if you go on a Saturday or Sunday maybe use common sense and know that you'll be waiting longer during peak times. We dined midweek and waited no time to sit since there weren't many people and no more than 15-20 minutes for our meal. Our server, this time, could have been a little more prompt as it took her about 15 minutes to appear from the back to take orders for my table and another one. We have parked on the street during visits. Parking is not the most ideal, but we have managed to easily find a spot. All good things have been experienced during our visits. Add this to your restaurant rotation because we certainly already have! We like it. read more

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I thoughly enjoyed my meal. This is a Black owned restaurant and the menu reflects this. If you've never had shrimp & grits, or catfish bites you need to stop by. At 4 pm on Sundays they offer their Soul Food menu and you can get mac & cheese, oxtails, turkey wings, and more. My friend and I went for brunch, but I will return for Soul Food Sunday, as the service was great. I also love the black & white decor. The outdoor seating area is very nice as well. read more

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Bustling breakfast spot with friendly staff, excellent omelettes, good vibe. Kind and efficient service, generous portions, good value, great energy. read more

Our server, Ty was great and friendly! My brother and I stopped in Friday afternoon as he had never been before. It did not disappoint. The food was delivered hot and fairly quickly. My brother had the Friday Fish Fry with the macaroni salad. He said the fish was seasoned well and cooked nicely. I had egg whites with cheese and grits with cheddar with Turkey Bacon on the side. The egg whites were cooked perfectly. The grits were well cooked and the cheddar made them more delicious. I asked to have my bacon cooked well and they did a good job. Crispy, but not burnt! The inside of The Vault is an open floor plan with spacious seating. It was a great dining experience. read more

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Food is terrific. We only had breakfast so I am not sure about the other items on the menu. Friendly staff read more

The wait time in ridiculous, only had water within the 45 minutes we was there. The kitchen was behind and the place only has about 6-8 tables. read more

Decent brunch drink selection, but food was amazing! We got several items, I think the catfish nuggets were the favorite of us both. Red velvet waffle was great late night snack as well! read more

Grits with cheese, pancakes and eggs. Standard breakfast and delicious. But they cook the bacon just like I like it - crispy. This place gets it right! read more

First off beautifully designed and decorated place! Loved the Rochester cityscape mural. Our food took awhile, but it was worth the wait and our server was quick to apologize for the said wait and assured us they were working hard to get our food out. It was a packed house, so the wait was understandable. I enjoyed the eggs Benedict and home fries. The hollandaise sauce was delish and the home fries were nice and crispy. The mimosas were great and you could actually taste the champagne unlike many other places. I was not given real silverware and only given plastic which made my meal difficult to eat. read more

I like the food, but it takes too long for it to get done. Insufficient wait time.love the inside of the restaurant.customer service can be improved. read more

Absolutely great everytime. We always get food 2 go and it is as if it just came off the grill

Excellent shrimp and grits. Friendly service. Happy to customize our order to our preferences.