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Downtown Rochester (Main Street), Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI

The Main Street core of the City of Rochester, from Third Street to University Drive — restaurants, bars, coffee shops and independent retail.

Restaurant

  • Paul's On Main Street in Rochester

    Paul's On Main Street

    4.3(1,401)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1401 reviews (Google rating)

    Restaurant · $$

    Paul's On Main Street is a long-standing restaurant at 630 N Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, serving American comfort meals and cocktails in a casual, cozy setting. Outdoor seating makes it an option for patio dining, while an on-site bar offers beer, wine, liquor and cocktails. The restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with breakfast, lunch and dinner all listed among its popular uses. Coffee and fast service are also noted features. The menu includes small plates, vegetarian, halal and health-conscious options, along with desserts and late-night food. Happy-hour food and drinks are available. For families, the restaurant provides a children's menu and high chairs; groups can make reservations, and a private dining room is available. A free parking lot and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating address practical needs. Alongside table service and dine-in seating, Paul's offers takeout, curbside pickup, delivery and catering. Its Google rating is 4.3 stars from 1,401 reviews.

  • Chomp in Rochester

    Chomp

    4.5(1,075)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1075 reviews (Google rating)

    Restaurant · $$

    Chomp is a casual, cozy spot at 200 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, with a homey indoor space and a patio where dogs are allowed outside. The menu centers on gourmet burgers, sandwiches and salads, alongside comfort food, small plates, coffee and desserts. Vegan, vegetarian and healthy options are also available. Lunch and dinner are popular here, with counter service and choices for dining in, takeout or delivery. The restaurant accommodates solo diners and groups, and is popular with students and tourists. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom and seating; Wi-Fi is also available. Paid lot and street parking are listed, and reservations are not accepted. For those comparing local options, Chomp has a Google rating of 4.5 stars from 1,065 reviews.

  • Downtown Cafe in Rochester

    Downtown Cafe

    4.7(970)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 970 reviews (Google rating)

    Restaurant · $$

    Downtown Cafe is a snug daytime eatery at 606 N Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. Its patio provides outdoor seating, while the atmosphere is described as casual, cozy and quiet. The menu covers typical breakfast and lunch dishes, with comfort food, healthy choices and vegetarian options among its offerings. Coffee is a noted feature, and the cafe is popular for breakfast and lunch as well as suitable for solo dining. Dine-in table service and takeout are available. Families have access to high chairs and a children’s menu, and the cafe welcomes children. There is usually a wait, and reservations are not accepted—useful details when planning a visit. Practical amenities include a free parking lot, a hearing loop, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom. Downtown Cafe has a Google rating of 4.7 from 970 reviews.

  • Ernie's On The Creek in Rochester

    Ernie's On The Creek

    4.8(822)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 822 reviews (Google rating)

    Restaurant · $$

    Closed today

    Ernie's On The Creek is a riverfront dining spot at 543 N Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, with outdoor seating along Paint Creek. Its description centers on Greek cuisine reimagined for today. Lunch, dinner and dessert are served with table service, and the offerings include small plates, comfort food, and vegan and vegetarian options. An on-site bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, with both food and drinks available for happy hour. The setting combines casual and upscale elements, with a fireplace and an atmosphere described as cozy and romantic. The restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners, and a private dining room is available. Families have access to a children's menu, high chairs and changing tables. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. Practical features include a free parking lot and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom. Dine-in and takeout are available, but delivery is not. Its Google rating is 4.8 from 768 reviews.

Pizza

  • Georgios Pizza & Pasta (Artisan NY-Style Pizza)

    4.4(699)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 699 reviews (Google rating)

    Pizza · $$

    Georgios Pizza & Pasta (Artisan NY-Style Pizza) is a pizza place at 117 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Hand-tossed pies and Italian fare made from family recipes define the menu, with comfort food, small plates and desserts also among its offerings. The setting is described as casual, cozy and quiet, with table service and seating for lunch and dinner. It is popular with students and suited to solo diners, families and groups, and is listed as a spot for watching sports. The women-owned business offers dine-in service, takeout, curbside pickup, delivery and no-contact delivery, along with catering. Outdoor seating is available, and dogs are allowed outside. Families have access to a children’s menu, high chairs and changing tables. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible; Wi-Fi is also available. The business welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space. Its Google rating is 4.4 stars from 660 reviews.

  • 423 Main Bar Grill & Rooftop in Rochester

    423 Main Bar Grill & Rooftop

    4.5(600)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 600 reviews (Google rating)

    Pizza · $$

    423 Main Bar Grill & Rooftop is a downtown dining spot at 423 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Listed as a pizza place, its description emphasizes Mexican and Mediterranean dishes alongside hamburgers, wings and chicken tenders. Lunch and dinner service includes small plates, comfort food, and vegan and vegetarian options. The onsite bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, with happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food also available. Rooftop seating is a central feature, with summer evenings and views of the November–January light show noted in the business description. Live music, live performances, trivia nights, bar games and arcade games are among the listed offerings, and the venue is suitable for watching sports. It welcomes groups and children, provides high chairs and a children’s menu, and accepts reservations. A private dining room, takeout, delivery and catering are available. The entrance, seating, restroom and parking include wheelchair-accessible options; paid garage, lot and street parking are listed.

  • Domino's Pizza in Rochester

    Domino's Pizza

    3.7(447)· Google3.7 out of 5 from 447 reviews (Google rating)

    Pizza · $

    Domino's Pizza at 121 E University Dr in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI is a chain pizza place offering a wide range of pizzas, along with other dishes and sides. Delivery and takeout are listed service options, including no-contact delivery. Although the general chain description mentions dine-in, this location’s service attributes list dine-in as unavailable. Its listed price level is 1, and its Google rating is 3.7 out of 5 from 443 reviews. For customers picking up an order, the location lists both free parking-lot spaces and free street parking. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are also listed. Accepted payment methods include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. The available service information makes delivery or takeout the supported choices for ordering from this location.

Cocktail bar

  • The Eastman in Rochester

    The Eastman

    4.5(139)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 139 reviews (Google rating)

    Cocktail bar

    Closed today

    The Eastman is an intimate, underground cocktail bar at 336 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Its cocktail focus is rooted in the classics, with an elegant, contemporary approach. The listed atmosphere combines cozy and romantic qualities with casual, hip and upscale elements. Cocktails are a noted feature, and the bar also serves beer, wine, liquor and food. It has a Google rating of 4.5 stars from 139 reviews. Dine-in service is available, and the bar is listed as suitable for groups, with fast service among its noted attributes. Delivery is not offered. For visitors planning a stop, paid parking options include a garage, a lot and street parking. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

  • Bitter Tom's Tasting Room in Rochester

    Bitter Tom's Tasting Room

    4.7(109)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 109 reviews (Google rating)

    Cocktail bar

    Closed today

    Bitter Tom's Tasting Room is a cocktail bar at 319 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Its drink selection includes craft cocktails, mocktails, after-dinner drinks, coffee drinks, and boozy shakes. Food and happy-hour drinks are also available, with table service for dine-in guests and takeout offered. The interior is described as modern, warm, and rich, while the listed atmosphere combines casual and cozy elements with an upscale feel. The bar accepts reservations and is listed as suitable for groups. Parking options include a free lot and paid street parking, with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, and an accessible restroom. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Delivery is not available. Bitter Tom's has a Google rating of 4.7 from 109 reviews; notable cocktails and fast service are also listed among its features.

  • The Backdoor in Rochester

    The Backdoor

    4.2(106)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 106 reviews (Google rating)

    Cocktail bar

    Closed today

    The Backdoor is a date-night restaurant at 401 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, pairing fresh Mexican food with an upbeat, speakeasy-style atmosphere. Its drinks selection includes more than 150 tequilas, handmade craft cocktails and margaritas, along with beer and wine. Created as a sister restaurant to D’Marcos Italian, The Backdoor shares its family and local ownership. The setting is described as casual, cozy and hip, with cocktails and fast service among its listed highlights. Dine-in guests have table service, and food is also served at the bar. The restaurant offers happy-hour drinks, takeout and delivery, and is listed as suitable for both groups and solo dining. Paid parking is available in a lot and on the street; wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible restroom are also listed. Credit cards, debit cards and mobile NFC payments are accepted. Its Google rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 106 reviews.

Bar

  • Main Street Billiards

    3.9(1,046)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 1046 reviews (Google rating)

    Bar · $$

    Main Street Billiards is a billiard room and bar at 215 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Its description calls the room upscale, while its listed atmosphere is casual and hip. Billiards and other bar games share the focus with sports viewing, and live DJs and dancing are offered every weekend. American food is available, including food served at the bar, alongside beer, cocktails, wine and liquor. The venue is listed as suitable for groups, with seating and table service. Outdoor seating, dine-in service and takeout are available; delivery is not. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Listed parking options include free and paid lots, on-site parking and paid street parking. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Main Street Billiards has a Google rating of 3.9 out of 5 from 1,039 reviews.

  • The Hemmingway Room

    4.2(174)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 174 reviews (Google rating)

    Bar

    Closed today

    The Hemmingway Room is a cocktail lounge at 111 W 2nd St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, described as having a speakeasy feel. Its listed atmosphere combines casual and cozy qualities with romantic, hip and upscale elements. Cocktails are a noted feature, alongside beer, wine and liquor. Food is available, including service at the bar, and the lounge offers outdoor seating as well as dine-in seating with table service. Live music and live performances are among its listed highlights. The lounge accepts reservations and is listed as suitable for groups and solo dining. Practical amenities include Wi-Fi and a restroom, with wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Credit cards, debit cards and mobile NFC payments are accepted; delivery is not available. Its Google rating is 4.2 from 170 reviews, and fast service is another listed highlight.

Coffee shop

  • BAUS in Rochester

    BAUS

    4.8(462)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 462 reviews (Google rating)

    Coffee shop

    BAUS combines a barbershop and cocktail lounge in one space at 114 E 4th St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Its daytime offering includes specialty coffees and drinks, with Wi-Fi available for those settling in to work. Weeknight visits are framed around a relaxed setting for meeting friends, while weekends bring events and bottle service. The atmosphere is listed as casual and cozy, and the space accommodates groups. The bar serves cocktails, beer, wine and liquor, along with food and happy-hour drinks. Live music, live performances and sports viewing are among its listed features. There is indoor seating, table service and outdoor seating, but no takeout or delivery, and reservations are not accepted. Parking options include free lot and garage parking, as well as paid garage and street parking. Wheelchair-accessible parking, seating and restrooms are listed, though the entrance is not listed as wheelchair accessible. BAUS has a Google rating of 4.8 from 458 reviews.

  • Saint 1881 Coffee & Cocktail Bar in Rochester

    Saint 1881 Coffee & Cocktail Bar

    3.9(314)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 314 reviews (Google rating)

    Coffee shop

    Closed today

    Saint 1881 Coffee & Cocktail Bar at 226 Walnut Blvd # B in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI brings together brunch, coffee, cocktails and small plates. Outdoor seating makes it an option for a patio visit, while dine-in seating, table service and food served at the bar offer other ways to settle in. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, hip and upscale. Cocktails and wine are listed among its highlights, alongside fast service; the drinks selection also includes beer and liquor. The business welcomes children, accommodates groups and is listed as suitable for solo dining. Takeout is available, but delivery is not. Practical amenities include Wi-Fi and a restroom, with wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom facilities. Paid lot and street parking are available, and credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Its Google rating is 3.9 stars from 292 reviews.

Brewpub

  • Rochester Mills Beer Company in Rochester

    Rochester Mills Beer Company

    4.3(4,552)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 4552 reviews (Google rating)

    Brewpub · $$

    Rochester Mills Beer Company is a brewpub in a historic knitting mill at 400 Water St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. House beers and comfort food are central to its offerings, with wine, cocktails and liquor also available. The setting is casual, with table service, food served at the bar and outdoor seating. Live music, live performances, trivia nights, bar games and dancing add entertainment options alongside dining and drinks. The women-owned business accepts reservations and has a private dining room. A children’s menu, high chairs and changing tables are available, while the entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible. The business identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. For meals away from the brewpub, it offers takeout, delivery and no-contact delivery. Parking options include free street parking, a free lot and a paid lot.

Irish pub

  • O'Connor's Public House in Rochester

    O'Connor's Public House

    4.4(1,895)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1895 reviews (Google rating)

    Irish pub · $$

    O'Connor's Public House at 324 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI is a traditional pub serving classic Irish and American bar fare alongside craft brews. The setting is casual and cozy, with a fireplace, bar games and frequent live music. Sports viewing and dancing are also part of the offerings. Beyond beer, the bar serves cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy-hour food and drinks available. Food service includes breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, with comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options and late-night food among the choices. Guests can eat at the bar or use table service, and outdoor seating is available with dogs allowed outside. The pub welcomes families and groups, provides a children's menu and high chairs, and accepts reservations. Takeout and delivery are offered. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, seating and restroom; paid lot and street parking are listed.

Chophouse restaurant

  • Rochester Chop House & Bar in Rochester

    Rochester Chop House & Bar

    4.3(1,031)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1031 reviews (Google rating)

    Chophouse restaurant · $$$

    Rochester Chop House & Bar is a steak-and-seafood restaurant at 306 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Its intimate, elegant dining space, raw bar and live piano give it a clear date-night focus. The atmosphere is described as cozy, romantic and upscale, though the restaurant also accommodates groups and has a private dining room. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and liquor, with happy-hour drinks among the offerings. Beyond dinner, the restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dessert, along with small plates and late-night food. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner, and a wait is usual. Dine-in and takeout are available, but delivery is not. Paid street and lot parking are listed, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restrooms. For diners comparing local options, its Google rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 1,031 reviews.

Towing service

  • Action One Automotive & Towing in Rochester

    Action One Automotive & Towing

    4.5(152)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 152 reviews (Google rating)

    Towing service

    Action One Automotive & Towing, at 111 South St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, is listed as a junk car buyer, though its business description focuses on automotive repair and collision work. The shop services domestic and import cars and trucks of all makes and models, with a stated specialty in European and import vehicles. Its work ranges from oil changes and scheduled maintenance to drivability and computer diagnostics, collision and body restoration, and performance upgrades. The business states that all technicians hold State of Michigan and ASE certifications and identifies itself as a BOSCHE service center. It offers a one-year/12,000-mile warranty on parts and labor, with free loaner cars available. Appointments are required. The location lists wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance and restroom, and a unisex restroom. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Its Google listing has a 4.5-star rating from 152 reviews.

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