7 Incredible Global Cuisines Hiding Behind This Door in Downtown Rochester

According to the Rochester Downtown Alliance, roughly 3.6 million people stroll through our downtown area every year. A lot of that traffic is driven by Mayo Clinic’s patients and thousands of employees, but there are a ton of other local businesses and major events that draw people to the downtown area.

We're fortunate to have a great selection of restaurants downtown and most locals have their favorites - I’m a huge fan of The Tap House, City Market, and Chester’s Kitchen & Bar, but there is one specific spot with several options that many forget about because it's kind of hidden

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7 Unique Eateries Hiding in Downtown Rochester

I’ve lived in Rochester for a long time, but I almost never use the skyway, so it took me a long time to discover the First Avenue Food Court. If you’re looking for a quick, delicious lunch it’s a total game-changer.

From what I understand, the food court opened in 1980s, evolving through the decades with restaurants coming and going. The current lineup features a variety of global cuisines. I stopped by earlier today to snap some photos and check out the latest menus before the lunch rush kicked off.

Rochester's restaurant scene continues to change and foodies are excited. Popeyes has been on the restaurant wish list (see below) for awhile, the company confirmed two Popeyes locations will open in the Med City, McAlister's Deli celebrated its grand opening, and Porch's Fried Chicken is making a comeback.