Rachel & Chase
Things To Do
Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery
If you are up for a drive (30 minutes from Rochester), we recommend heading to this family-run winery, cidery, and restaurant alongside a 6-acre vineyard. Try their honeycrisp cider, Loon Juice!
Rochester Farmers Market
Featuring 100 small business owners who live and farm within 50 miles of Rochester, this outdoor market runs Saturdays 7:30 - noon.
Forager Brewery and Cafe
Rachel's favorite place to get a mound of french fries. Casual seasonally-inspired dining featuring local farms and beers brewed on-site from a combination of locally foraged ingredients, regionally native grains, and wild hop varieties.
ThaiPop
A favorite spot to grab a bite to eat in downtown Rochester. We recommend the wings!
Old Abe Coffee Shop
A Rochester classic, this coffee shop serves locally-themed beverages like the "dirty Zumbro" latte.
Little Thistle Brewing
A family-owned craft brewery offering a wide selection of high-quality beers in a welcoming taproom and expansive outdoor space. Rachel loves to challenge guests to a friendly game of foosball here—think you can beat her?
Cafe Steam
Our recommendation for downtown coffee and pastries 🥐 ☕️
Bleu Duck Kitchen
A locally loved, chef-driven restaurant offering creative, seasonal dishes in a cozy yet upscale setting. Perfect for a weekend brunch in downtown Rochester!
Quarry Hill Nature Center
Learn about and observe Minnesotan wildlife at the Quarry Hill Nature Center is seated in the City of Rochester's Quarry Hill Park. The 329 acre park features 8+ miles of paved and hiking trails, a pond, and a historical sandstone cave carved in 1882. Admission is free of charge.
Bitter & Pour
A speakeasy-style cocktail bar in downtown Rochester, known for its expertly crafted drinks and cozy ambiance.
Silver Lake Park
Enjoy biking, rollerblading, jogging, observing the Giant Canada geese, and strolling around Silver Lake. Paddleboat, canoe, tandem bikes, bicycle strollers, and more rentals are available.
Our Paladar
A hidden gem in downtown Rochester, offering expertly crafted cocktails and a unique, upscale dining experience.