Rochester · Olmsted County, MN

Food & Drink in Rochester

Scout analyzed 61 Rochester places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

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Typical spend

$40

Typical visit

1.2 hr

Best neighborhoods for food & drink

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Downtown

8 matching spots

Kutzky Park

2 matching spots

Meadow Park

2 matching spots

Viking HIlls

1 matching spots

Slatterly Park

1 matching spots

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Viking HIlls

Purple Goat

Purple Goat is a restaurant suitable for a meal or drinks, offering a relaxed setting for an hour or two. Expect to spend $20-$50 per person on food and beverages.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$20–$50 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

Downtown

ThaiPop

ThaiPop is a good spot for a casual lunch or dinner, expecting to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $15-35 per person. It pairs well with a movie or shopping trip afterwards.

FoodRelaxedSocial

$15–$35 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Old Abe Coffee Shop

Old Abe Coffee Shop is a good spot for a casual, budget-friendly meal or coffee break, suitable for a solo stop or a quick family bite. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a visit of 45-60 minutes.

FoodWellnessRelaxed

$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Food & Drink

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

Visit Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. for a relaxed coffee or tea break, suitable for an hour-long stop. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for drinks and pastries.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Downtown

Lumi Restaurant and Bar

Lumi is suitable for a dinner outing, offering Mediterranean cuisine in a setting that can accommodate date nights or family meals. Plan for approximately 90 minutes and a per-person cost of $25-50.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$25–$50 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Five West

Five West is a modern American restaurant with an outdoor bar, suitable for a casual meal or drinks. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $30-$70 per person.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Downtown

Terza

Terza is a solid choice for an evening meal of Italian food, suitable for dates or family dinners. Expect a moderate per-person cost and plan for about 90 minutes for your visit.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$35–$75 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

CRAVE Food & Drink Rochester

CRAVE is suitable for a contemporary meal, offering American fare and sushi in a bustling setting. Plan for about 1.5 hours and a cost of $30-70 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$30–$70 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

First Meeting Noodle

First Meeting Noodle is suitable for a casual meal, often paired with errands or a movie. Expect to spend about an hour and $10-25 per person for a noodle or rice dish.

FoodRelaxedSocial

$10–$25 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

Kutzky Park

Canadian Honker Restaurant

This veteran American restaurant is suitable for a sit-down meal with family or friends, especially for breakfast or prime rib. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-35 per person for a main meal.

FoodRelaxedSocial

$15–$35 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Café Steam

Café Steam is a solid choice for a casual coffee break, light snack, or catching some live music. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $5-$15 per person.

FoodLive musicShopping

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Meadow Park

The Workshop Food Hall & Bar

The Workshop Food Hall & Bar offers diverse casual dining options and drinks, suitable for a meal that lasts about 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for food and a drink, often paired with other downtown activities.

FoodCocktailsShopping

$15–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Café Aquí

Café Aquí is a coffee shop best for a relaxed solo visit or a casual meet-up, ideal for a morning coffee or an afternoon break. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for a visit of under an hour.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Kutzky Park

Red Cow Rochester

Red Cow is good for a casual meal of burgers and pub fare, whether it's a family dinner or a relaxed date. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $20-$45 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Downtown

Chester's Kitchen & Bar

Chester's is suitable for a sit-down meal or drinks, ideal for a date or a small group outing. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $35-75 per person for a main course and drinks.

FoodCocktailsViews

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Bleu Duck Kitchen

Bleu Duck Kitchen is suitable for an upscale dinner or special occasion, often pairing with an evening out downtown. Expect to spend $50-120 per person for a 1.5-2 hour meal.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$50–$120 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Meadow Park

MOKA

MOKA is a reliable stop for a quick coffee, tea, or smoothie, and can be paired with running errands or as a brief break in a solo outing. Expect to spend 30 minutes and under $15 per person for a drink and a snack.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Downtown

The Redwood Room

The Redwood Room is suitable for an evening meal or drinks with live music. Plan for a 1.5-2 hour visit, with typical costs ranging from $30-75 per person depending on food and drink choices.

FoodLive musicCocktails

$30–$75 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Slatterly Park

Brother's Bar & Grill

Brother's Bar & Grill is a casual spot for American food, drinks, and sports, often with live music. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$35 per person for food and a drink.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking