Hudson Food Mart

Hudson Food Mart is a convenience store and prepared-food counter located at 865 Hudson Ave in Rochester, NY. Operating as a licensed retail food store under the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the shop combines everyday grocery and convenience items with a full hot-food menu. The store is open daily from 9 AM to 11 PM, and orders for takeout or delivery can be placed through third-party platforms.

The prepared-food side of Hudson Food Mart centers on Cajun-seasoned fried chicken and seafood. Menu categories include:

• Cajun chicken pieces and tenders
• Buffalo wings
• Cajun-style fish and krispy shrimp
• Chicken sandwiches and chicken combos
• Family-sized platters with mixed chicken, tenders, and sides
• Dipping sauces and sides such as wedges and biscuits

Beyond the hot counter, the store carries deli items including steak subs, cold cuts, and breakfast options, alongside standard convenience-store groceries. Halal selections are also part of the menu, along with Mediterranean and South Asian items.

Hudson Food Mart has built its food program around the Krispy Krunchy Chicken franchise model, a Louisiana-based concept that places Cajun-style fried chicken counters inside convenience stores and small retail locations. The chicken is hand-breaded and prepared to order on-site rather than delivered pre-cooked, which distinguishes it from typical grab-and-go convenience-store fare. The store's halal offerings also set it apart in the Hudson Avenue corridor, serving a diverse neighborhood population.

The store sits on Hudson Avenue in Rochester's 14621 zip code, part of the city's northeast side. This stretch of Hudson Avenue runs through a historically diverse residential area once known informally as part of Rochester's Polish Town, anchored by landmarks like St. Stanislaus Kostka Church a few blocks to the south. Pulaski Park and the Carter Street Recreation Center are nearby community gathering points. Street parking is available along Hudson Avenue, and the store's late closing time at 11 PM makes it one of the later-operating food options in this part of the city.