Monroe Community College Food For Thought Restaurant

Monroe Community College Food For Thought Restaurant Food For Thought is MCC's student run restaurant. Enjoy fresh, from scratch local foods. Welcome to Food for Thought. We specialize in house-made, local food.

Our students are available to serve you in this instructional laboratory Monday - Thursday from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the Fall and Spring semesters. All food is prepared, cooked, and served daily by students in our program. Call for reservations or to place a take out order, (585)292-FOOD (x3663). We are located in Bldg. 3, Room 146. The faculty,staff, and students thank you for your patronage.

New Menu Starts Today!Menu Cycle  #2 runs March 2nd to March 19thFeatured Items- Corn Chowder w/ Bacon Garnish- Mexican ...
03/02/2026

New Menu Starts Today!

Menu Cycle #2 runs March 2nd to March 19th

Featured Items
- Corn Chowder w/ Bacon Garnish
- Mexican Salad
- Baja Grain Bowl
- Chipotle Chicken Pizza
- Southwest Turkey Panini
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
- Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
- Chicken or Tofu Parmesan
- Chocolate Mint Pie
- Creme de Menthe Milkshake

Join us for dine-in or takeout
Mon. - Thur. 11:30am to 1:00pm

Our team of students look forward to welcoming you to Food for Thought, soon!!!

We are OPEN!!! Food for Thought has two more days of our soft opening this week on Wednesday and Thursday.Next week we w...
02/04/2026

We are OPEN!!!

Food for Thought has two more days of our soft opening this week on Wednesday and Thursday.

Next week we will be open four days a week: Monday to Thursday, from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

Our team of Hospitality students look forward to welcoming you for lunch in our dining room or can pack it to go for takeout dining.

Welcome back to all our students, faculty, and staff!We are excited to start a new semester and look forward to the reop...
01/20/2026

Welcome back to all our students, faculty, and staff!

We are excited to start a new semester and look forward to the reopening of Food for Thought in the coming weeks.

Save the Date
Food for Thought will reopen on Tuesday, February 3rd.

We have served our last meal for the Fall semester…THANK YOU to all of our loyal guests that have supported Food for Tho...
12/05/2025

We have served our last meal for the Fall semester…

THANK YOU to all of our loyal guests that have supported Food for Thought this semester. On behalf of the entire team of students, faculty, and staff - we thank you for allowing us the privilege of sharing our passion for hospitality with each of you.

We wish you all a happy and safe holiday season and look forward to welcoming you back in Food for Thought in February.

Happy Holidays!!!

Only three days left for Menu Cycle 3.Join us at Food for Thought for all our house-made dishes - including your favorit...
11/10/2025

Only three days left for Menu Cycle 3.

Join us at Food for Thought for all our house-made dishes - including your favorites: Creamy Buttrnut Squash Soup and Chicken French.

For the week of Nov. 10-14, Food for Thought will be open for dine-in and takeout Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

Note - We will be closed Tue., Nov. 11th for the Veteran’s Day Holiday.

New Menu Cycle starts Monday, October 27th!Menu Cycle Three Highlights- Creamy Butternut Squash Soup- Cobb Salad- Asian-...
10/26/2025

New Menu Cycle starts Monday, October 27th!

Menu Cycle Three Highlights
- Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
- Cobb Salad
- Asian-Style Quinoa Bowl
- Santa Cruz Panini
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
- Asian Tofu Wrap
- Chicken French
- Pumpkin Roll

Join us for dine-in or pick-up takeout.
Monday-Thursday, 11:30am to 1:00pm

Have you tried our crispy tofu?  It is delicious as the “star” in our Crispy Tofu Parmesan entree, as alternative protei...
10/21/2025

Have you tried our crispy tofu?

It is delicious as the “star” in our Crispy Tofu Parmesan entree, as alternative protein add-on with our grain bowl, or as a substitute for the chicken breast in our Chipotle Sandwich.

Try it during your next visit!!!

PS - the current menu cycle ends Thursday.
Get your favorites before they’re gone.

New Menu!!! Menu Cycle Two starts today, and runs through Thursday, October 23rd.In addition to your classic favorites, ...
10/06/2025

New Menu!!!

Menu Cycle Two starts today, and runs through Thursday, October 23rd.

In addition to your classic favorites, enjoy the following:

- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Mexican Salad
- Baja Grain Bowl
- Chipotle Chicken Pizza
- Southwest Turkey Panini
- Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
- Chicken (or crispy tofu) Parmesan
- Apple Crisp Bars

Food for Thought is open for dine-in or takeout,
Monday - Thursday, 11:30am to 1:00pm

Our team of hospitality students look forward to seeing you soon!

Have you tasted one of our exciting new drinks?  Here’s a sampling of the exciting new flavors:- Cold Brew Coffee- Peach...
10/01/2025

Have you tasted one of our exciting new drinks?

Here’s a sampling of the exciting new flavors:

- Cold Brew Coffee
- Peach Sweet Tea*
- Vanilla Lemonade*
- Raspberry Iced Tea*
- Strawberry Lemonade*

All our available for dine-in or takeaway,
Monday - Thursday, 11:30am to 1:00pm at Food for Thought.

* Sweet Teas and Lemonades can be flavored with peach, raspberry, strawberry, or vanilla.

Come to Food for Thought to enjoy your favorites before they are gone.Menu Cycle One ends on Thursday, October 2nd! - To...
09/28/2025

Come to Food for Thought to enjoy your favorites before they are gone.

Menu Cycle One ends on Thursday, October 2nd!

- Tomato Basil Soup
- Pesto Quinoa Grain Bowl
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Caprese Panini
- Pesto Chicken Sandwich
- Pasta Primavera
- Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella Pizza
+ All our regular menu items too!

Dine-In or Takeaway are available Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-1:00pm

Tomorrow - Monday, Sept. 15th, Food for Thought will be open four days a week.We are excited to offer new beverage optio...
09/14/2025

Tomorrow - Monday, Sept. 15th, Food for Thought will be open four days a week.

We are excited to offer new beverage options such as flavored lemonades & sweet teas, and cold brew coffee. Plus all your favorite foods like Tomato Basil Soup, Chicken Caesar Salad, Pesto Chicken Sandwiches and much more...

Check out our Menu for Cycle One (avaialble until Oct. 2nd)

09/10/2025

Updated hours for Food for Thought, Sept. 10th & 11th.
- Wednesday, Sept 10th we will have a "soft opening" 11:30am to 1:00pm.
- Thursday, Sept. 11th we will be closed for additional training.

Starting on Monday, Sept. 15th, we will offer regular service four days a week: Monday through Thursday 11:30am to 1:00pm.

Address

1000 East Henrietta Road Bldg 3 Room 146
Rochester, NY
14623

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 1pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 1pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 1pm
Thursday 11:30am - 1pm

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