I’ve loved everything I’ve tried here! Even if I’m doing a quick market trip, I grab a delicious coconut bar, breakfast blueberry and banana one or soup to bring and enjoy later because I know it’s going to taste great and be packed with flavor. You can really tell she puts so much love into the menu and food and I love this place.
Candace Hoffman-Hussain
I’m a huge fan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina Lemke
I got a small meal today, it consisted of red rice, chicken, a meat ball, and sweet potatoes. It was so full of flavor, tender meat ball, beautifully cooked chicken and the ladies working there are so friendly and amazing. I can’t wait to go back to the market so that I can try more of the food they have to offer. Oh and the sweet potatoes were a rich perfect symphony to contrast all of the savory. Highly recommend ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Thomson
I went to Philomina's at the Public Market. I was served quickly. The food was hearty, delicious, and flavorful (I had the vegan lentil stew with plantains and sweet potatoes), and Philomena is friendly! I enjoyed every last bite and I'm sure I will be back soon!Vegetarian options: There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. My lentil stew was flavorful and filling!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, sugar free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plain White Rice and Lentil Stew Meal
Zoe B.
Excellent place for breakfast during your visit to the market. Food is delicious. The people who work here are sweet and give large servings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Jollof Rice and Beans, Plain White Rice and Lentil Stew Meal
Steve S
No frills empanda stand. My favorite are the breakfast ones. I def recommend trying the sauces they offer with them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elaine C.
Just had a plate from Philomina's in the public market. It was so delicious! The rice, lentils, vegetables, and meatballs were so flavorful. The perfect meal for a cold wet day at the Market!
Sophie T.
"Philomina's is Phenomenal" should be their slogan. Seriously. She's one of the kindest people I've met, and she always takes the time to talk to you while she prepares your food. The food is so healthy and delicious. It's always our favorite lunch stop at the public market. We usually just ask her to make us a plate with meat, and she'll fill it up with a combination of options plus turkey meatballs. -@cophiescrumbs on Instagram
Nancee K.
Great food and always wonderful friendly service. I've only eaten at the market and enjoy the healthy choices for breakfast.
Marie Ortiz-Guzman
I love the food. She really seems to remember all of her customers. She is a hard worker and a blessing to see at the market, on the mornings I go.
Fantastic, fresh, tasty, and Philomina makes you feel like you are the best most loved in the worldVegetarian options: Vegan loveliness
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie Phillips
Just had the best breakfast at the public market. Fresh, healthy ingredients, a filling portion, phenomenal! I had eggs, mixed vegetables with greens, delicious sauces, and a pancake-like thing as well. Philomena is so sweet and personable!
Phillip Pritchard
This food is amazing. The woman who owns it is the sweetest. I usually have no idea what the food she has and she makes up a bowl. If you go to the market on Saturday get food from her. It's so good!!!!!
Johnson Smith
Philomena's meals with pocket-friendly prices. Must-try for all friend chicken lovers. I am a huge fan of their wrap. Also, the bun provided with their meal is extra soft and sweet and I ended up eating all of them. Highly recommended this restaurant.
Arvid Y.
Philomina's, how did I not discover you earlier? If so, I would have been a more frequent flyer of the Public Market. Hands down, some of the best food i've ever had in Rochester. Not only was it tasty, but also healthy (mostly vegetables) and unique. I have a hard time characterizing the cuisine. I know Philomina is Nigerian, but I haven't had enough Nigerian food to know if it's classic Nigerian food per se. All I know is it's hearty comfort food. I had a large plate of assorted stews (tomato, lentil, potato & greens), served with fried plantains, sweet potato and oven roasted chicken over jollof rice. My wife had the smaller plate with Turkey meatballs. So much deliciousness on one plate! It might just be the best single dish of food in Rochester. So much variety, with different flavors and textures. The chicken was extremely tender and fell of the bone (I could eat with a plastic fork). It paired nicely with the fluffy and tangy rice. The slightly sweet plantains and sweet potatoes also added another dimension to the plate. The large plate was a bargain for $10. Philomina's is my new favorite mom & pop restaurant in town. I think I may just return this weekend.
I’ve loved everything I’ve tried here! Even if I’m doing a quick market trip, I grab a delicious coconut bar, breakfast blueberry and banana one or soup to bring and enjoy later because I know it’s going to taste great and be packed with flavor. You can really tell she puts so much love into the menu and food and I love this place.
I’m a huge fan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got a small meal today, it consisted of red rice, chicken, a meat ball, and sweet potatoes. It was so full of flavor, tender meat ball, beautifully cooked chicken and the ladies working there are so friendly and amazing. I can’t wait to go back to the market so that I can try more of the food they have to offer. Oh and the sweet potatoes were a rich perfect symphony to contrast all of the savory. Highly recommend ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to Philomina's at the Public Market. I was served quickly. The food was hearty, delicious, and flavorful (I had the vegan lentil stew with plantains and sweet potatoes), and Philomena is friendly! I enjoyed every last bite and I'm sure I will be back soon!Vegetarian options: There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. My lentil stew was flavorful and filling!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, sugar free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plain White Rice and Lentil Stew Meal
Excellent place for breakfast during your visit to the market. Food is delicious. The people who work here are sweet and give large servings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Jollof Rice and Beans, Plain White Rice and Lentil Stew Meal
No frills empanda stand. My favorite are the breakfast ones. I def recommend trying the sauces they offer with them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had a plate from Philomina's in the public market. It was so delicious! The rice, lentils, vegetables, and meatballs were so flavorful. The perfect meal for a cold wet day at the Market!
"Philomina's is Phenomenal" should be their slogan. Seriously. She's one of the kindest people I've met, and she always takes the time to talk to you while she prepares your food. The food is so healthy and delicious. It's always our favorite lunch stop at the public market. We usually just ask her to make us a plate with meat, and she'll fill it up with a combination of options plus turkey meatballs. -@cophiescrumbs on Instagram
Great food and always wonderful friendly service. I've only eaten at the market and enjoy the healthy choices for breakfast.
I love the food. She really seems to remember all of her customers. She is a hard worker and a blessing to see at the market, on the mornings I go.
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Fantastic, fresh, tasty, and Philomina makes you feel like you are the best most loved in the worldVegetarian options: Vegan loveliness
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had the best breakfast at the public market. Fresh, healthy ingredients, a filling portion, phenomenal! I had eggs, mixed vegetables with greens, delicious sauces, and a pancake-like thing as well. Philomena is so sweet and personable!
This food is amazing. The woman who owns it is the sweetest. I usually have no idea what the food she has and she makes up a bowl. If you go to the market on Saturday get food from her. It's so good!!!!!
Philomena's meals with pocket-friendly prices. Must-try for all friend chicken lovers. I am a huge fan of their wrap. Also, the bun provided with their meal is extra soft and sweet and I ended up eating all of them. Highly recommended this restaurant.
Philomina's, how did I not discover you earlier? If so, I would have been a more frequent flyer of the Public Market. Hands down, some of the best food i've ever had in Rochester. Not only was it tasty, but also healthy (mostly vegetables) and unique. I have a hard time characterizing the cuisine. I know Philomina is Nigerian, but I haven't had enough Nigerian food to know if it's classic Nigerian food per se. All I know is it's hearty comfort food. I had a large plate of assorted stews (tomato, lentil, potato & greens), served with fried plantains, sweet potato and oven roasted chicken over jollof rice. My wife had the smaller plate with Turkey meatballs. So much deliciousness on one plate! It might just be the best single dish of food in Rochester. So much variety, with different flavors and textures. The chicken was extremely tender and fell of the bone (I could eat with a plastic fork). It paired nicely with the fluffy and tangy rice. The slightly sweet plantains and sweet potatoes also added another dimension to the plate. The large plate was a bargain for $10. Philomina's is my new favorite mom & pop restaurant in town. I think I may just return this weekend.