Locals Only
311 Alexander St, Rochester, NY
Crema's Take
“Locals Only is a beautiful, spacious independent café in Rochester where brunch and specialty drinks like mimosa flights and creative cocktails (the Irish Goodbye is a standout) take center stage alongside thoughtfully executed food. The loft seating keeps the vibe relaxed and intimate despite its size, and thoughtful touches like parking validation show they genuinely care about making your visit easy. It's become a beloved weekend destination for people celebrating special occasions and gathering with friends, though timing your visit during less busy hours may serve you better for consistency.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Went here over my birthday weekend. Food was sooooo good. Restaurant was so cute & they validate your parking.
We had a brunch reservation and sat up in the loft area. Great service and atmosphere. It's not cramped or too loud. The Irish Goodbye was good, and the Stuffed Cakes and Berries was fantastic. There is Street parking or lot parking validation available.
My wife & I met a friend here for brunch on a Saturday. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful! The food & drinks were delicious- we tried multiple items on the menu. My reason for 4 stars is the acoustics. The sound carries when you eat upstairs, making it difficult to hear,…
We had breakfast here. It wasn’t busy but service was quite slow. My coffee was good but my husband’s was no longer hot by the time it arrived. The fried cauliflower bites were the tastiest thing we had there, but could do with better plating as the avocado was just buried under…
This was an excellent brunch. It was our first time here and we will surely return. The breakfast shot and the mimosa flights were excellent. The food was also delicious and the service was prompt and friendly. Definitely make a reservation. Update: We returned and again had…
Crema Reviews
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