Public Provisions

Public Provisions

45 Public Market, Rochester, NY

★★★★★4.6(259 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Public Provisions is a bustling counter-service spot tucked inside Rochester's public market where the legendary breakfast sandwich has earned devoted fans who return year after year, dreaming about it between visits. The energy here is genuinely convivial—a mix of early risers, market-goers, and regulars who don't mind the no-frills ordering system because the food and friendly staff more than make up for it. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or settling in at the bar for their excellent smash burgers and ambitious breakfast plates, this is the kind of place that feels like a real neighborhood anchor rather than a polished café.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.

Slow sitQuick grabMeetingsLight foodFull breakfastTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Ruth Maher
★★★★★2 months ago

We went in with no reservation, got lucky cause lots waiting after us. The service was awesome, great recommendations on food and drink. The food was very good. I got the smash burger with a side salad and my husband got the hash bowl. We got a couple of cocktails too. My…

L
★★★★★2 months ago

Made a visit Friday morning and were the first ones in there. There’s no table service so you have to keep going up to order and ask for things. They only have one menu that everyone was fighting for. The guy working there is very polite and listened to our mimosa requests (a…

Alicia
★★★★★2 months ago

The burger with an egg as 10/10, I wake up craving burgers at 7 am and they open very early. Service was friendly and attentive despite how busy they were. I found seating at the bar. I truly haven’t one complaint.

Eric Shoen
★★★★★3 months ago

This is in the Rochester public market. It’s my third annual trip to have the breakfast sandwich. It’s so good that I dream about it. The people on a Saturday are eclectic and fun. It’s packed. Window seat was great for people watching. Had a chai latte. Staff was super…

Michelle Duke
★★★★★7 months ago

Breakfast was ok. And I say that because it wasn't great but I acknowledge the effort for trying to be unique. Our first time here. My friend ordered the breakfast sandwich. She wasn't a fan of the type of sausage (Italian I think). The biscuit was extremely dry! I think she…

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