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The Red Fern

American Comfort Food, Fully Vegan, Bakery

Worth ordering: Cheesecakenamed in 5 reviews

Don’t miss the vegan cheesecakes and bakery desserts.

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Top tips

  • Try the Compost Plate for a local vegan specialty experience.
  • Specials are frequently rotating and often better than regular menu items.
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  • Reservations recommended for busy times, especially Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Gluten-free options are well managed with separate prep stations.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Cakenamed in 8 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Bowl

People also mention compost plate, dessert and quesadilla.

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Also cheese and fruit platter, nachos, salad and burger.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner, coffee, dessert, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

The Red Fern is a casual vegan cafe famous for its inventive comfort dishes such as the Compost Plate and creamy mac and cheese. Alongside sandwiches and hearty salads, it offers a full bakery case with standout treats like vegan cheesecakes and brownies. The venue features outdoor seating, friendly waiter service, and accommodates dietary restrictions with some gluten-free options.

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283 Oxford St, Rochester, NY 14607

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00–21:00
Wednesday
11:00–21:00
Thursday
11:00–21:00
Friday
11:00–21:30
Saturday
11:00–21:30
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Great service
  • Great atmosphere
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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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