West Winds Cafe
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West Winds Cafe

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY

★★★★4.1(74 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

West Winds Cafe feels like the kind of neighborhood spot where regulars stake their claims at the counter and families linger over generous portions of well-executed breakfast classics. The family-owned operation earns serious points for generous frittatas and affordable pricing, though service consistency seems to depend on whether you're already part of the inner circle. If you're seeking a slow-paced morning with solid traditional fare and community vibes, it's worth a visit—just maybe call ahead with specific questions rather than expecting spontaneous recommendations.

What to expect

Full breakfastLight foodSlow sitMeetingsFamily friendlyTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Christina Lacey
★★★★★a year ago

Westwinds is family owned and operated they catered my son‘s graduation party. The food was amazing. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

marc mancuso
★★★★6 years ago

Extremely rude, called to place an order and asked what their best breakfast dish was, i asked the girl for a recommendation. She replied with "our menu is online look at it and call back when you know what you want to order, I dont have time to go over the whole menu with you" 1st I wasn't asking what they had on their menu I was only asking for a dish that she would recommend, 2 I own a pizzeria and if any of my employees treated my customers the way she did they wouldn't be my employee any longer. The only saving grace was the food was good.

Trent Judkins
★★★★6 years ago

Can't give ZERO... Google won't let me 😕. Guess you gotta be a reg here to get service. Burnt.. burnt food... Server was VERY unprofessional... Oh yeh the food was BURNT also.. Another sad local spot... I guess the elderly could tolerate this type of environment... Did I mention the burnt food? Was sat first and still didn't even get the simple toast I ordered before a plate of pasta and meatballs came out... Guess it might be my year-round TAN... IDK... Definitely don't have to worry about getting any more of my money. Should of just walked!

Nik F
★★★★★7 years ago

The food here is always great. There hasn't been anything that I ordered that I didn't enjoy. The portions are plentiful, and their prices are low. The staff is also very wonderful and prompt. The only downside (which is not even a problem) is that they close around Noon. West Winds Cafe is my #1 spot for breakfast when I have the chance.

Deb
★★★★★7 years ago

Frittata was excellent, so large didn't even make a dent in it. The service is good, the only downside is the group of regulars who sit at the counter and can be heard throughout the restaurant. This is the second time I've had to hear racist jokes and sexual talk while having breakfast here. If the management can't get a handle on this, won't return.

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