1872 Cafe,

431 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14608

"1872 delivers again and again. This has been a favorite spot of mine for a while because of its ambience, AMAZING and clearly-marked vegan options, welcoming owners and staff, and convenient location for me in an otherwise underserved neighborhood. Go on a Saturday morning when it's quieter to catch up with a friend or get deep work done (wifi available for customers). The chickpea tuna sandwich is my absolute favorite, but the vegan burger and French onion soup are close seconds for me. My husband and friends rave about their non-vegan options as well, like their downtown steak sub. Owners May and Paul are so welcoming and they've really created a gem here."

"A pleasant, homey atmosphere, love the jazz playing. They put ham in my sandwich instead of what i asked for, which was bacon but it was still delicious. Will definitely be back more often, and would love to get some work done in there."

"This is a cafe Rochester should be proud of. Less than 1/2 mile from the Susan B. Anthony House, 1872 was the year of Susan B’s highly publicized act of civil disobedience, her arrest for voting. Women who dared is the theme that is carried throughout the decor and menu. People who lean feminist and progressive will feel in their element. For those who do not, do yourself a favor and get delivery. If I could give this place 6 stars for food I would. The menu is exhaustive with numerous clearly marked vegan and gluten free items in each category as well as options to customize sandwiches with gluten free bread. The person taking my order understood what each distinction meant as well and offered gluten free crackers with my soup - a treat I have NEVER had even at dedicated GF restaurants. I was grew a bit impatient when food took a long time to arrive, but one bite and I quickly realized that the perfection was worth the wait. I suspected that the soup was made to order and not ladled out of a cauldron. I asked about it and it was confirmed. It really makes such a difference. The steak sandwich had slices of 1/8 inch thick filets and was so just juicy enough to moisten the slightly dry gluten free bread. The cheese was lusciously stringy but broke on its own. And the sweetness of the peppers was a welcome surprise, though I could see some not appreciating it."

"The best shrimp and grits I've eaten in Rochester hands down not salty seasoned to perfection. Y'all know I'm big on customer service and they didn't disappoint amazing interactions with customers. The music playing in the background is a whole vibe. Definitely will be coming back. Thank you guys for this wonderful experience."

"I tried out this cafe for the first time today and intend on revisiting. The classic breakfast sandwich and the Freddie D veggie egg sandwich on everything bagels were delicious. The slice of pizza and the glazed donut are also good. This place is well lit, has low chairs at tables, high chairs facing the outdoors, an outside section, booths, upholstered furniture, and plenty of electrical outlets. This is a good spot for meeting in a small group or getting work or reading done. The staff is friendly and helpful."