Openface Sandwich Eatery - Sandwiches as fine art! You will find all the usual fare of a sandwich shop, but with a bolder twist and with flourish! Nearly half the menu is vegetarian...
...and if a menu item sounds absolutely outlandish, TRY IT! You'll be amazed.

651 South Ave, one block north of Gregory St in the SouthWedge
(585) 232-3050

 

Dogtown Hots - Its been so long since I felt like I could indulge in "sinful" food like a greasy burger and fries! Dogtown Hots has a vast menu of specialty hotdogs and sausages with influences from around the world. The menu has so many veg options, I can come back again and again and never get bored.

Every Thursday, they introduce a new veg burger, and the soup-of-the-day is always veg!

Rochester is famous for its "plates" and Dogtown has their own plate for vegetarians. Bring your meat-eating friends!

691 Monroe Avenue, near Oxford
(585) 271-6620

 

Thai Taste - Not just food, this really is Thai Cuisine! Every bite is full of several flavors, so each dish keeps your interest until the end. Consistently fresh and excellent quality. All vegetarian dishes are served with various fresh veggies, perfectly al dente.

The staff is always courteous and prompt. If you are unfamiliar with a dish, you can ask and they will help you find something that you will like. Don't be fooled by the lack of ambience; what this restaurant lacks in decor, they make up for in service and taste!

1675 Mount Hope Ave in Key Bank Plaza
(585) 461-4154

 

Aja Noodle Co - unique, urban contemporary Asian cuisine. Yummy yummy yummy! Almost every dish is available vegetarian! Ask your server for suggestions.

2602 Elmwood Ave at Twelve Corners
(585) 244-1052

 

Alladin's Natural Eatery - the salads are so fresh and delicious, they don't need dressing! I'm a fan of the Pine Nut Salad and the Falafel Salad. The soups are hearty and are a meal all by themselves. Try the Vegetarian Chili (yum!) or the hearty Lentil Soup, and in the summer the cold, but spicy Gazpacho.

646 Monroe Avenue near Oxford
(585) 442-5000

8 Schoen Place in Pittsford (on the canal!)
(585) 264-9000

 

Thali of India - the best Indian food in town! Live music every Friday and Saturday evening. The buffet on Mondays after 5PM is an AMAZING way to sample many different types of vegetarian fare, and a great way to try Indian food if you are unfamiliar with it.

Win-Jeff Plaza, Corner of Jefferson and Winton Road.
(585) 427-8030

 

John's Tex Mex Eatery - Stuff yourself for five bucks! Tasty Ameri-Mexican food that is easily vegetarian/vegan friendly... just ask! No explanation required. Normally I don't really like tofu, but this is specially seasoned and spicy. I love the Tofu Tacos and the Mexican Plate with Un-Beef!

They serve breakfast on Friday mornings from 7:30 to 11AM... and I grab a vegan breakfast burrito with scrambled Un-Egg, jalepeños, salsa & home-fried potatoes on my way to work every week. YUM!

489 South Avenue, corner of South and Alexander
(585) 232-5830

 

Mex Restaurant - contemporary, upscale-ish Mexican fare. My favorite place to get some salty chips and salsa, a pitcher of margaritas, and (oooooh!) the Chile Relleno Plate. There is quite a bit of food that can be ordered veg. They even prepare the meat dishes with seitan upon request.

295 Alexander St
(585) 262-3060

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