Benedict's

I came here on a Saturday morning to try it out after seeing them on the Rochester Restaurant Week list. They were very busy given it was the weekend! I was seated at the bar and got the monkey bread and California Benedict based on the menu. I thought it was good in terms of how quickly it came out and the peppers were definitely spicy and gave the Benedict some flavor for sure. The monkey bread was just a bit sweet for me but it was so fluffy and well made overall. Overall the lighting was great and I appreciated the Bob Ross bobblehead in front of me keeping me company. Definitely would want to come back here with a friend rather than alone but it hit the spot for a quick brunch I needed. :)

The spot was buzzing on a Saturday morning, so I decided to check it out based on the great reviews. I tried the Pesto Chicken Breakfast and Smoked Trout Benedict. While the food was decent, nothing stood out as particularly memorable. For me, it didn't quite live up to the hype, and I wouldn't wait in line again to eat here. That said, it might be worth a visit if you're nearby and craving breakfast staples in a lively atmosphere. Would I recommend it? Sure not much else around.

My boyfriend and I stopped here on New Year's Day feeling a little hungover and quite hungry. We were seated quickly and the waiter brought waters right away which I really appreciated. The restaurant is cute especially for being connected to a hotel. The menu was phenomenal and it was hard to make a choice. We ordered the Gravlox Benedict and the chilaquiles. Both were delicious, we cleaned our plates! We also ordered a 'table pancake' to share. It was the worst blueberry pancake I've ever had! Like eating cardboard. Neither of us could eat it, and my boyfriend eats everything. I would definitely stick to the egg dishes here. Overall a nice spot for breakfast in Rochester.

The ambiance is a nice casual vibe with an artsy feel. The service was pretty good but wish they had a menu of their restaurant week specials. I wanted to love the donuts but it didn't taste like a donut. It is more like a fried ball that is a bit over cooked. The inside is nice. It's not a bad taste. The Nutella on the side is nice but I wish the Nutella was inside it. It's unique. If you like a crispy caramelized dough ball, this would fit the bill. There's some great options here. This just wasn't my favorite

One of the reviews caught my eye - "how is this any different than Perkins?"Ambiance was great, was a bit busy (so plan ahead), and prices were a bit steep for some breakfast food. It was also a bit challenging to find location wise if you were not staying in the hotel itself. The statement holds true as there wasn't really anything that makes this place stand out. Agreed that the food was a-ok, but it was missing the "Wow" factor. Service was very slow, the chips that came with the meal were soggy, and they completely missed a side dish that my dad had ordered. Ordered- Brunch Burger (3/5). It was better than McDonalds but not at a level you would see at other places offering "premium" versions of this American classic Would I be back? Possibly, but to try perhaps their more traditional breakfast options.

3.5 stars. Benedict's is in the hotel where I was staying so it was super convenient. The service was great -- my server was very sweet. I came in around 6:45am for a quick breakfast before heading to a work meeting. I do try to keep vegan whenever possible (except cheese sometimes), so finding breakfast options that were walkable was a challenge. I figured I could make it work at Benedict's. I ended up getting avocado toast (no egg, obviously) with a side of sweet potato home fries. It was about $16 for the plate. The toast was good, as were the potatoes, although the toast was a little puny (maybe because I didn't have the egg). I'm used to seeing avocado toast piled high with toppings. It was tasty though. I don't know if I would necessarily come back here as my top choice, as the avocado toast is really the only meal that is vegan friendly and there are other places where avocado toast is cheaper, but the convenience and service were great. I did like that sweet potatoes were an option, as I don't usually see that on a menu. The pancakes and things other people were ordering looked great, too.

As a local, I like to come here on weekday or Sunday mornings. I prefer to sit at the bar and enjoy a cup of warm coffee and a small breakfast. The bar staff is very attentive to the guests and offer to warm up your cup without being asked. The bar is U shaped and there is a TV located on one of the sides. As a solo guest, I think the ambiance would be better if there was a TV located somewhere the entire room could see it or have more seating in that area. I went in to watch the inauguration and was not able to see the TV from the opposite side of the bar. I waited until guests left before moving to the other side with my food and drink.

Great set up and ambiance. Service was swift for being so busy and our complicated order was executed perfectly. A little on the expensive side for brunch, but portion size was above average.

The service was spectacular but food was just OK. I had the breakfast burrito and it was good but without the salsa very bland. My husband had the biscuits and gravy and also very bland and not a thick gravy. I also had an espresso latte and again just ok. The atmosphere was cute so I hope they will tweet the seasoning and we may try again.

It lived up to the billing of 2024's Best Breakfast in Rochester. Definitely try the brioche French toast.