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Recipes Rochester

4.6 (32)
$30 and under
American
134 W University D, Rochester, MI 48307

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Recipes Rochester is a family-owned eatery that first opened back in January of 2003. Ever since then it has gained national acclaim, having been recognized by USA Today, Detroit News, Daily Tribune, Hour Magazine, Detroit Free Press and Troy Newsletter. Additionally, Recipes has been voted Best Breakfast on two separate occasions. One of the best aspects of Recipes is its versatility. This is an excellent restaurant for enjoying a relaxing breakfast, a fast power lunch or a casual date night out with a loved one. Recipes menu varies wildly depending on what time of day guests visit. Breakfast items include blueberry pancakes, French toast topped with cinnamon apples, classic eggs benedict and pepper pot frittatas. For lunch, Recipes serves sandwiches like the Reuben as well as Asians specialties like pad Thai.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Vietnamese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Recipes Rochester.

4.6

4.6
(32)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

32 Reviews
  1. Jon

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot to take family to celebrate. Highly recommend their biscuits and gravy

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  2. Ryan Gold

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great for any easy Father’s Day brunch. Good food done well

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  3. Dina

    Detroit5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a return visit. Food and service are always good.

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  4. Raeanne

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to try this place out for Mother’s Day Brunch! It was wonderful, highly recommend, the food was delicious especially the blackberry biscuits. It was great having parking located behind the restaurant too. We will definitely eat here again.

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  5. ann

    Detroit2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 5, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I made reservations 3 weeks ago for 6 people and arrived 10 mins before the reservation. Checked in and was told to wait in the hallway. The man said, I will come out and get you. The person in front of me, walked in off the street and wanted a table for seven. He said let me see what I can do. We waited for our table for 45 mins. At that time, I asked him how much longer. He said, give me 10 mins. We stood out in the hallway and waited another 15 mins. After getting a table, the waitress took our drink order and brought them within 10 mins. She took our food order and we waited another 40 mins before ONE plate came out. A couple mins later another plate came out. It was another 10 mins before the rest of our party was served. Our waitress came by ONE time to check on us. When she brought the bill, she told us that a 20% gratuity was already added. While I understand it was Easter and they were very busy, the managing of tables and service were horrible. There is no way I would have tipped 20% for the lack of service we received. Also, the 7 people that walked in off the street, I noticed they had been seated for a while because they were almost finished with their food when we sat down. Beyond disappointed. Won’t go back.

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  6. Sergio Gold

    Detroit42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    food was great, place was clean and beautiful, the sound system was a bit loud for my taste, and at the end of my meal we felt rushed out of the restaurant.

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  7. susan

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice selection of food. Decent portions. Very good service.

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  8. Oscar

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for brunch, all fresh and nicely prepared

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  9. Justin

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from our server Dennis to the entire staff and food was excellent. Wonderful spot for brunch. Very cozy and quiet, you can actually use inside voices at a meal, which is nice to do. Well done all around.

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  10. Pam

    Detroit22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 6, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I typically meet friends or lunch at recipes. It’s a ideal location as one of them has trouble hearing and the noise level is low the food although there’s a variety is OK I haven’t found anything that I crave. It's  good. It’s fresh but something that I could cook myself.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Vietnamese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Yes, Recipes Rochester is explicitly described by the owner as an excellent spot for a casual date night, and guests note a cozy, quiet, even "cute/romantic" decor.

Sunday is a great choice, many guests make Recipes Rochester their go-to almost every Sunday for brunch.

Yes, the patio welcomes dogs: guests called ahead and were told the patio area outside would allow their dog.

For a quieter, relaxed visit at Recipes Rochester, try arriving shortly after opening on a weekday morning; weekend brunches, especially Sundays, are popular and often busy.

Yes, families are frequent guests: staff have helped coordinate a baby’s birthday and parents report children enjoying menu items like cinnamon French toast.

Recipes Rochester feels cozy and relaxed, reviewers call it quiet, homey and a lovely spot for a leisurely breakfast or casual date night.

Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, at least one guest called ahead and was told the patio was dog-friendly, and others report sitting outside.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate, whether you’re popping in for breakfast, a quick power lunch, or a relaxed date night.

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