Wegmans is not just a grocery store — it's a Rochester institution. Founded in Rochester in 1916, it's regularly ranked among the best grocery chains in America and is a genuine point of local pride. If you've never been to a Wegmans before, your first visit will recalibrate your expectations for what a grocery store can be.
Major Rochester-area locations include: Eastway (East Rochester), Pittsford (Monroe Ave and Pittsford-Palmyra Rd), Calkins Road (Henrietta), Lyell Avenue, Ridge Road (Greece/Irondequoit), Hylan Drive (Henrietta), and more. Each store is large and includes a prepared foods section, sub shop, bakery, pharmacy, and extensive organic/specialty selections.
Most stores are open 6am to midnight. Some locations are open 24 hours — check the specific store. For newcomers: the sub shop and prepared foods hot bar are legitimately great and worth exploring beyond just groceries.
Website: wegmans.com
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