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Rochester MN Guide to Late-Night Eats

Got late-night cravings? These are some of the best spots in town still serving food after most kitchens shut down. 

The hours listed below reflect each location’s hours after 10 PM and may change. Check their websites before you go. 

Many Rochester food trucks stay open late, too! Check out our Guide to Taco Trucks to see who’s serving late and where to find them.

 


Locally-Owned

1928 Cocktails & Bites

216 1st Avenue SW, Upper Level || Friday and Saturday 4:30 PM to 12 AM

Handcrafted cocktails and Asian-inspired small plates made for sharing. 

 

Beetle’s Bar And Grill

230 20th Avenue SW || Thursday to Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM 

A classic bar-and-grill menu filled with comfort food. Wings, burgers, broasted chicken, wraps, and full entree options.

 

Bull’s Bierhaus

130 Elton Hills Drive NW || Monday to Friday 11 AM to 12 AM / Saturday to Sunday 1 PM to 12 AM

Bull’s Bierhaus is a cozy neighborhood pub with an old-school bar vibe, solid beer selection, and laid-back atmosphere for drinks, games, and live music.

 

Corona’s Tacos

1641 North Broadway Avenue || Daily 11 AM to 2 AM

Authentic Mexican food and weekly specials.

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Corona’s Tacos | photo by Tiffany Alexandria – CHOOCHOO-ca-CHEW

Gilberto’s Mexican Taco Shop

5550 US-52 || Daily 8 AM to 11 PM

Fast-casual Mexican with a big menu with breakfast items, tacos, burritos, combo plates, and more. 

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Gilberto’s Mexican Taco Shop

Hyderabad Indian Grill

3462 55th Street NW || Daily 10:30 AM to 11:45 PM

Authentic Indian cuisine with bold spices, slow-cooked dishes, and rich, aromatic flavors.

 

Ichi Tokyo

3499 22nd Avenue NW and 102 20th Street SE || Friday 4:30 to 10:30 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 10:30 PM

Authentic Japanese cuisine with a large menu and sushi bar.

 

Kumo Sushi

460 Crossroads Drive || Friday 11 PM to 11 PM and Saturday and Sunday 12 PM to 11 PM

Authentic Japanese food made with fresh ingredients and traditional flavors.

 

Los Arcos Kitchen & Cantina 

3559 22nd Avenue NW and 7386 Airport View Drive SW || Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM 

Classic Mexican crowd-pleasers like queso dip, nachos, tortilla soup, and more.

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Los Arcos Kitchen + Cantina | photo by Tiffany Alexandria – CHOOCHOO-ca-CHEW

Los Dos Amigos

1611 US-52 || Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM 

A large Mexican menu that goes beyond tacos. Fajitas, enchiladas, burritos, combo plates, and house specials. 

 

Lucky’s Bar & Grill

304 1st Avenue SW || Daily 11 AM to 1 AM

A downtown spot with a dedicated late-night menu from 9 PM to midnight.

 

Ollin Cocina & Tequila

2723 Commerce Drive NW || Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM 

Authentic Mexican food focused on bold, nostalgic flavors. 

 

The Tap House

10 3rd Street SW || Friday and Saturday 2 PM to 12 AM

Shareables like fried pickles and beer-battered cheese curds, plus Mexican food, salads, burgers, and sandwiches. 

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The Tap House | photo by Tiffany Alexandria – CHOOCHOO-ca-CHEW

Tavern 22

3401 Northern Valley Place NE || Friday 11 am to 11 PM / Saturday 8 AM to 11 PM

Omelets and breakfast plates, plus burgers, sandwiches, apps, and more. 

 

Townies Grill’d Philly Subs and More

244 Soldiers Field Drive SW || Fridays 11 AM to 11 PM | Saturday 8 AM to 11 PM

Philly-style subs and smash’d burgers with creative options, including Impossible protein! Plus homemade soups, fried chicken, and classic sandwiches.

 

Whistle Binkies 

Olde World Pub: 3120 Wellner Drive NE || Monday to Thursday 11 AM to 11 PM | Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 12 AM | Sundays 10 AM to 11 PM

On the Lake: 247 Woodlake Drive SE || Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM

Classic pub favorites and comforting bites in a laid-back atmosphere. 

 


 

Chains

Applebee’s Grill + Bar 

3794 Marketplace Drive NW and 320 Apache Mall || Sunday to Thursday 11 AM to 11 PM | Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 12 AM 

A reliable chain stop for burgers, apps, and casual comfort food. 

 

Boulder Tap House

24 17th Avenue NW || Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM 

A sports-bar-style menu with burgers, hearty sandwiches, and more.

 

Buffalo Wild Wings

793 16th Street SW, Suite A and 3458 55th Street NW || Sunday to Wednesday 11 AM to 11 PM / Thursday to Saturday 11 AM to 12 AM 

Late-night snacks or a full meal with lots of sauce choices, plus shareable apps.

 

CRAVE Food & Drink

220 Broadway Avenue S || Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM 

Late-night “night out” options like sushi, steaks, and sharables.

 

Crooked Pint Ale House

1625 Broadway Avenue S || Sunday to Thursday 11 AM to 11 PM | Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 12 AM

A full lineup of pub favorites like the Juicy Lucy, jumbo tots, pub tacos, and comfort dishes, too. 

 

Culver’s 

36 28th Street SE and 3380 55th Street NW || Daily 10 AM to 10:30 PM

A casual stop for ButterBurgers, cheese curds, frozen custard, and more. 

 

Denny’s 

286 17th Avenue NW || Open 24/7

A go-to for anytime classics with breakfast served all day. 

 

McDonald’s

Various Rochester locations with a few drive-thrus open until 12 AM

A quick, familiar late-night option. Hours vary by location.

 

Olive Garden 

380 17th Avenue NW || Friday 3 PM to 11 PM / Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM | Online orders until 10:40 PM

Familiar Italian classics like pasta, soup, salad, and breadsticks, of course! 

 

Perkins 

1818 South Broadway Avenue || Sunday to Saturday 5:30 AM to 12 AM

A staple for all-day breakfast, diner comfort food, or a slice of pie.  

 

Pizza Hut 

840 South Broadway and 2001 Highway 52 || Sunday to Thursday 10 AM to 12 AM / Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 1 AM

A familiar choice for late-night pizza, pasta, wings, and more. 

 

Taco Bell 

4000 Marketplace Drive NW || Drive-thru open daily 7 AM to 1 AM / Dine-in closes at 10 PM

516 N Broadway || Daily 7 AM to 3 AM 

2230 3rd Avenue SE || Daily 7 AM to 2 AM 

A late-night favorite when you want something fast and easy. 

 

Taco John’s 

1045 7th Street NW || Friday and Saturday 7 AM to 11 PM 

A quick stop on weekends for tacos, Potato Olés, and more.

 

Topper’s Pizza

187 16th Avenue SW and 1217 Marion Rd SE suite #700 || Daily 10:30 AM to 3 AM 

One of the latest food options in town. Pizza, wings, and Topperstix. 

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