Henrietta Hots
Family-owned restaurant specializing in Zweigles hot dogs, hamburgers, fresh wraps, salads, and homemade soups.
Overview
Henrietta Hots is a family-owned restaurant on West Henrietta Road in the Town of Henrietta, serving Rochester-style comfort food with a focus on Zweigles hot dogs, burgers, and garbage plates. Located about eight minutes from the Rochester Institute of Technology campus, the diner-style eatery has become a regular stop for both local residents and college students. The restaurant operates with extended late-night hours on most days and offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery through multiple platforms.
What They Offer
The menu centers on Rochester fast-food staples:
- Zweigles red and white hots, including chili dog variations
- Hamburgers and cheeseburgers
- Garbage plates with a choice of home fries or french fries, macaroni salad or baked beans, and various proteins topped with meat sauce, onions, and mustard
- Fresh wraps and sandwiches
- Homemade soups, including split pea with ham
- Chicken tenders and grilled chicken plates
- Pizza logs and onion rings
- Milkshakes in multiple flavors
Every Friday, Henrietta Hots offers a fish fry. The restaurant also provides catering packages for events and has a food truck available for off-site service.
Known For
Henrietta Hots is known for its garbage plates — the iconic Rochester dish that originated at Nick Tahou Hots decades ago and has since spread to "hots" restaurants across the region. The diner-style atmosphere includes booth seating along the windows, a front counter for ordering, and a casual vibe that keeps it popular as a late-night gathering spot. RIT students in particular frequent the restaurant after evening events and during Buffalo Bills game days.
Location & Neighborhood
Henrietta Hots sits at 4018 West Henrietta Road in the commercial corridor near Marketplace Mall, within the Town of Henrietta. The stretch of West Henrietta Road is a busy retail and dining strip south of Rochester proper. The restaurant is open Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Outdoor heated seating is available.
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Last updated May 15, 2026