Caife' Erin

We did a take out fish fry - delicious! The chips were perfect and the portions were generous. Looking forward to trying breakfast!

We experienced consistent excellent food (dine-in and take out), friendly and charming service, and working our way through each menu item. Very happy to have a family run business serving the community.

Friendly local Irish resteraunt. Fantastic breakfast, always something new on the menu to try

Stopped in to grab some coffee and stayed for the Craic! Owner Richard was delightfully hospitable. Can't wait to come back for many meals. What a local gem!

Super cute little place with a friendly cook and waitress!

This is a wonderful place for a relaxed meal. Great food and such a welcoming feeling! Check it out!

What a Gem in the heart of Mendon! I loved every thing about this restaurant but especially Irish sausage. Glad you are here ❤️

Lovely little spot in mendon. Food is fantastic and staff is kind and friendly. A must try for all locals.

Good food and service, we have been a couple times and would recommend for a weekend brunch with family 😁 Kids are welcome and they even have a play corner 🧸🪀

Best corned beef hash and house made sausages. Very kid friendly!

Ordered an irish breakfast and it was delicious. Looking forward to trying the fish fry next!

Very charming cafe! Our lunch was delicious. We will be back!

Unbelievable food and service. Food is made from scratch. Chef is amazing. YOU MUST GO!

Chef Richard is the best host with delicious food options. Highly recommend!

Delicious full Irish breakfast 😋! So happy to have this option in our community.

Amazing, always fresh fare with a friendly staff and incredible service! Repeat customer!

Excellent service here! Will be visiting again soon

Best homemade corn-beef hash in Rochester 👏

Delicious Reuben and chips. Wonderful fry cake

the Reuben was a 10/10 😍😍 Richard kills it everyday in the kitchen!

Our first visit and won't be the last! Outstanding.

Best fish fry around!

Awsome place great food. Love that it is so close

Very friendly yummy sandwich

Great food, expect a long wait

Delicious Full Irish Breakfast!

Fantastic food and a wonderful spot

Delicious food

Great hidden gem!

This is a great Irish restaurant! The service is great and the owner is very friendly. The food is awesome and it's nice to have some authentic Irish food available. The live Irish music they have occasionally also adds to the atmosphere. Very highly recommended!

Very good, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Support your local business and help them reach new heights.

Oh my gosh he is so nice and the food is fabulous thank you for your service and for your dedication to your place ❤️

Great breakfast! Will be back for dinner and music soon. Great place and great food!

Richard does a fantastic job catering to dietary preferences (making things without dairy and gluten and making things for a picky little one 😉) while still providing authentic Irish cuisine. Excellent customer service and wonder vibe overall. I will be a regular!

Excellent simple cozy local cafe. I especially like fish and chips for lunch on their Friday menu.

Family-owned and run, fantastic Irish food, excellent customer service, and very reasonably priced. We look forward to coming back and highly recommend this top notch gem that even partners with local purveyors!

Our family of 4 has eaten at Caifé Erin twice now, and we will continue to come back. The food is delicious. The gentleman who saw to us (whom I believe is also the owner) is delightful and his service was great! There is plenty of seating inside and some cute little tables and chairs to dine outside as well. The bathroom amenities are the best we have ever seen as it is very accommodating! For 5 meals, plus extra items we spent less than $80!

Stopped in for breakfast and was very pleasantly surprised with this gem. Very friendly service, a menu with great breakfast and lunch options, plenty of parking, and an inviting atmosphere. Had the western omelet and it was delicious. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

Best corned beef hash I’ve ever had in my life! Delicious cinnamon frycakes. Haven’t had a full Irish breakfast in 20 years and so glad to have this option in our community! Can’t wait to try the fish fry.

Not your run-of-the-mill dining establishment. Pride in quality and presentation shows. It's not fast food or food fast, but soooo worth the wait. Some unique Irish dishes from a chef actually from Ireland.

Great atmosphere and friendly service. Food was delicious as well.

Kind and talented chef, Richard Baker, has created a warm and cozy cafe in the heart of Mendon. We love the Bright Line Eating Menu options! Definitely making this a regular lunchtime and brunch favorite!

A Friend invites me out for a bday breakfast and we went to Caife Erin. It was wonderful to see Richard and his food was marvelous and his place is so nice and inviting. Looking forward to going for a fish fry on a Friday night in the very near future.

My wife and I both had the fish and chips, and it was delicious with generous portions. The star of the show were the chips that were perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Seat yourself and pay at the counter.

The fish sandwich was wonderful. I beleive they use cod which was perfectly cooked. The sandwich came with fries, tartar sauce and broccoli salad, all homemade and tasty. I will be back.

Please check this place out! Friendly staff, made to order food, authentic Irish music playing- atmosphere was great! Small local businesses that takes it to the next level! Go visit!

Super great service and delish food! I highly recommend stopping in and having a wonderful meal here. We’ve had breakfast here a few times now and look forward to our next visit! Thank you!!!

If you want a quick breakfast, go somewhere else. Get your own coffee, tea, and water. I had the Irish Breakfast and my friend had poached eggs on toast. Both were delicious.

Stopped in the village mid-ride today while cruising the rail trail—had a craving for coffee but found Erin’s Café Diner instead. Mr. Baker cooked up a hamburger and a side of perfectly crispy fries that absolutely hit the spot halfway through my 50-mile ride. Friendly service, great local feel, and exactly the kind of small business worth supporting when you’re pedaling through Mendon, New York. Highly recommend! 🚴‍♂️☕🍔

This is Bob my World War II Navy veteran best friend .We down to visit Café Erin . Richard made us the best burger. Bob said it was the best he ever had. While we were there, a woman came in for a cup of coffee was introduced to Bob and came back in five minutes later with this nice bouquet of flowers to thank Bob for his service. She owns a lovely floral shop right across the way from Café Erin. Such a nice little café, hidden away in the town of Menden. Great food, highly recommended.

Aaron Smith

Stopped in the village mid-ride today while cruising the rail trail—had a craving for coffee but found Erin’s Café Diner instead. Mr. Baker cooked up a hamburger and a side of perfectly crispy fries that absolutely hit the spot halfway through my 50-mile ride. Friendly service, great local feel, and exactly the kind of small business worth supporting when you’re pedaling through Mendon, New York. Highly recommend! 🚴‍♂️☕🍔

Mike Silver

This is Bob my World War II Navy veteran best friend .We down to visit Café Erin . Richard made us the best burger. Bob said it was the best he ever had. While we were there, a woman came in for a cup of coffee was introduced to Bob and came back in five minutes later with this nice bouquet of flowers to thank Bob for his service. She owns a lovely floral shop right across the way from Café Erin. Such a nice little café, hidden away in the town of Menden. Great food, highly recommended.

We come here every few weeks for breakfast on Sunday. The food is great and they are very accommodating to our three small children. There are coloring books and other toys that keep the kids busy while we wait for our food. We will definitely be back! It is great to have a place like this in Mendon.

Rich is amazing. I always order the Irish breakfast and am always impressed. Real black and white sausage and thick cut bacon! Kids talk about the pancakes all weekend long. If you are in the area you should absolutely swing by.

Today was our first visit to Caife Erin and we loved it! My husband had the corned beef hash and eggs, which was amazing with a large portion of beautifully cooked corned beef and potatoes! I had a western omlette that was fluffy and perfectly prepared. The owner waited on us and prepared our food. He was friendly and very attentive. We will definitely go back to try some other items on the menu!

Good spot with good food. Richard the owner is an awesome guy. Accommodating to food requests. He makes some really good corned beef hash. The place has a great atmosphere too. Feels like it was decorated for love of Ireland.

We found this extremely friendly hole in the wall cafe and shared great conversation with Richard, the Irish owner. Delicious homemade breakfast with generous portions and good coffee! Richard took an interest in talking to my son about his hockey showcase. We went back the following morning for another and to share that we won the game! See you next time we're in Rochester, Richard. Warm regards from Florida... Lisa, Rich and Jacob

Absolutely wonderful breakfast. The Irish music, attentive staff, and family atmosphere gave us a unique & cozy experience. Food was great — locally sourced and perfectly cooked! We will be back!

What a wonderful local treasure! Chef Richard is kind and welcoming and his food is delicious! We’ve tried the Reuben, Irish stew, and fish fry dinner and everything is fantastic!

It's a cozy, friendly atmosphere. The decor made me feel like I was at my Nana's house for Sunday family brunch. Upon walking in I was greeted by the chef who I assume is also the owner. He has a welcoming charm and is very attentive. Upon reviewing the menu, I found it simply wonderful. I didn't know what item I wanted they all sounded great. I decided to throw it all on black with the special menu option chefs choice. And I have to say it was the best decision I made. While sitting at the table I watched the chefs gear turn as a welcome challenge was presented to him. He presented me with a dish I was left speechless with. Upon setting it in front of me he told me I just made cafe Erin history as the fourth person to ever of had this dish. Eating with my eyes first I was met with awe, a lovely golden fried goat cheese log, on a creamy green sauce. Paired with a grilled summer squash and zucchini on a buttery sauce with two of the fluffiest poached eggs I've ever had. The yolk was salty and creamy pairing well with the veggies and butter sauce while the savory explosion from the goat cheese log complimented every other bite. Can't recommend this hidden gem enough.

Had delicious Irish breakfast and corned beef hash. Very friendly service, will return for sure.

Absolutely loved the Irish vibe here! The owner, Richard, shared stories of his Irish roots while preparing our breakfast! We were here visiting for a basketball tournament and were so happy we found this quaint, vibrant place! My wife is gluten free and Richard was very knowledgeable and had wonderful options for her. Can't wait to visit here again! Definitely want to try their fish fry next visit!!

My husband and I had the best food and experience here after church this past Sunday!! Too start, the owner Richard, his chef Shawn and the chefs wife Wendy who was our server were the absolute nicest, accommodating, professional staff they could be! Before we even ate, I was already glad we came! Richard, being from Dublin, cooks authentic Irish meals I couldn’t replicate if I tried! We were there for breakfast but he gave me a sample of his family’s Coddle recipe ( let’s call that Irish stew)- and is was so tasty we took a quart of it home ! My breakfast was wonderful - not greasy like some breakfast places. I ordered scrambled eggs with honey infused in, that came with a side of corn relish which was very tasty - probably not something I would have thought of either. My husband had grits with shrimp - and now he’s asking me how hard it is to make grits, lol. We plan to go back for a dinner! Friday nights they have a fish fry which we will definitely make a trip for- in person for sure!! The homeyness and care these people took made it all the better! Please go support this restaurant! ❤️

I enjoyed a lunch here with girlfriends. Rich Baker was extremely accommodating. I had his chicken special for the day. It was delicious and priced fairly. We never felt rushed and enjoyed a relaxing lunch. He told us that he would make sure there were options that would fit any of our dietary requirements with just a phone call ahead. I will definitely go back to have his fish fry knowing he uses a similar recipe as Crabby Dans! Great job Rich!

Another visit to Caifé Erin and we had a very enjoyable breakfast. Our first visit was some coffee, and a breakfast sandwich. This visit we had the vegetable omelet which was a perfect way to start our day. Richard is a wonderful host/chef, and we had such a nice easy interaction with the other guests.

Met some friends here this past Sunday for a late breakfast. Service was wonderful, everyone was very friendly. Atmosphere was very cozy. We all got the corned beef hash, so good! Very much home made, and I would def recommend their homemade banana bread. Great little spot, so nice to have a good breakfast/lunch option out by Mendon!

My sister and her family invited us to have brunch here and it was absolutely wonderful. Bit of a hidden gem, but The Irish breakfast was fantastic and everyone enjoyed their meal. After talking with the cook, sounds like he has an awesome background cooking and we will be back again. Food was so good we had finished it before we remembered to take some pictures.

Great food, environment and wonderful service! Perfect place for bringing my very young children for breakfast

Richard is absolutely fabulous! He welcomes you in, prepares the food the way you like it, and makes the experience very enjoyable. I've had the breakfast skillet, rueben sandwich, and the grain bowl. All were excellent! And the coffee is amazing!!! Highly recommend!

Cheri Ancello

Today was our first visit to Caife Erin and we loved it! My husband had the corned beef hash and eggs, which was amazing with a large portion of beautifully cooked corned beef and potatoes! I had a western omlette that was fluffy and perfectly prepared. The owner waited on us and prepared our food. He was friendly and very attentive. We will definitely go back to try some other items on the menu!

Nico Weber

Good spot with good food. Richard the owner is an awesome guy. Accommodating to food requests. He makes some really good corned beef hash. The place has a great atmosphere too. Feels like it was decorated for love of Ireland.

Sohaib Khan

Very good, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Support your local business and help them reach new heights.

Lisa Moskala

We found this extremely friendly hole in the wall cafe and shared great conversation with Richard, the Irish owner. Delicious homemade breakfast with generous portions and good coffee! Richard took an interest in talking to my son about his hockey showcase. We went back the following morning for another and to share that we won the game! See you next time we're in Rochester, Richard. Warm regards from Florida... Lisa, Rich and Jacob

Ryan Hellems

Great food, environment and wonderful service! Perfect place for bringing my very young children for breakfast

Jennifer Waeghe

What a wonderful local treasure! Chef Richard is kind and welcoming and his food is delicious! We’ve tried the Reuben, Irish stew, and fish fry dinner and everything is fantastic!

Julia Davis

Absolutely wonderful breakfast. The Irish music, attentive staff, and family atmosphere gave us a unique & cozy experience. Food was great — locally sourced and perfectly cooked! We will be back!

Christian Oleck

Great breakfast! Will be back for dinner and music soon. Great place and great food!

Jake Smock

It's a cozy, friendly atmosphere. The decor made me feel like I was at my Nana's house for Sunday family brunch. Upon walking in I was greeted by the chef who I assume is also the owner. He has a welcoming charm and is very attentive. Upon reviewing the menu, I found it simply wonderful. I didn't know what item I wanted they all sounded great. I decided to throw it all on black with the special menu option chefs choice. And I have to say it was the best decision I made. While sitting at the table I watched the chefs gear turn as a welcome challenge was presented to him. He presented me with a dish I was left speechless with. Upon setting it in front of me he told me I just made cafe Erin history as the fourth person to ever of had this dish. Eating with my eyes first I was met with awe, a lovely golden fried goat cheese log, on a creamy green sauce. Paired with a grilled summer squash and zucchini on a buttery sauce with two of the fluffiest poached eggs I've ever had. The yolk was salty and creamy pairing well with the veggies and butter sauce while the savory explosion from the goat cheese log complimented every other bite. Can't recommend this hidden gem enough.

jjwintski

Another visit to Caifé Erin and we had a very enjoyable breakfast. Our first visit was some coffee, and a breakfast sandwich. This visit we had the vegetable omelet which was a perfect way to start our day. Richard is a wonderful host/chef, and we had such a nice easy interaction with the other guests.

Bill Darcy

This is a great Irish restaurant! The service is great and the owner is very friendly. The food is awesome and it's nice to have some authentic Irish food available. The live Irish music they have occasionally also adds to the atmosphere. Very highly recommended!

Timothy callahan

Absolutely loved the Irish vibe here! The owner, Richard, shared stories of his Irish roots while preparing our breakfast! We were here visiting for a basketball tournament and were so happy we found this quaint, vibrant place! My wife is gluten free and Richard was very knowledgeable and had wonderful options for her. Can't wait to visit here again! Definitely want to try their fish fry next visit!!

Diana Papa

Met some friends here this past Sunday for a late breakfast. Service was wonderful, everyone was very friendly. Atmosphere was very cozy. We all got the corned beef hash, so good! Very much home made, and I would def recommend their homemade banana bread. Great little spot, so nice to have a good breakfast/lunch option out by Mendon!

Wendy Marshall

My husband and I had the best food and experience here after church this past Sunday!! Too start, the owner Richard, his chef Shawn and the chefs wife Wendy who was our server were the absolute nicest, accommodating, professional staff they could be! Before we even ate, I was already glad we came! Richard, being from Dublin, cooks authentic Irish meals I couldn’t replicate if I tried! We were there for breakfast but he gave me a sample of his family’s Coddle recipe ( let’s call that Irish stew)- and is was so tasty we took a quart of it home ! My breakfast was wonderful - not greasy like some breakfast places. I ordered scrambled eggs with honey infused in, that came with a side of corn relish which was very tasty - probably not something I would have thought of either. My husband had grits with shrimp - and now he’s asking me how hard it is to make grits, lol. We plan to go back for a dinner! Friday nights they have a fish fry which we will definitely make a trip for- in person for sure!! The homeyness and care these people took made it all the better! Please go support this restaurant! ❤️

Donna Johnson

I enjoyed a lunch here with girlfriends. Rich Baker was extremely accommodating. I had his chicken special for the day. It was delicious and priced fairly. We never felt rushed and enjoyed a relaxing lunch. He told us that he would make sure there were options that would fit any of our dietary requirements with just a phone call ahead. I will definitely go back to have his fish fry knowing he uses a similar recipe as Crabby Dans! Great job Rich!

Rev Brad Urlaub

Richard is absolutely fabulous! He welcomes you in, prepares the food the way you like it, and makes the experience very enjoyable. I've had the breakfast skillet, rueben sandwich, and the grain bowl. All were excellent! And the coffee is amazing!!! Highly recommend!

Matthew Drury

We come here every few weeks for breakfast on Sunday. The food is great and they are very accommodating to our three small children. There are coloring books and other toys that keep the kids busy while we wait for our food. We will definitely be back! It is great to have a place like this in Mendon.

Dave Cushman

My sister and her family invited us to have brunch here and it was absolutely wonderful. Bit of a hidden gem, but The Irish breakfast was fantastic and everyone enjoyed their meal. After talking with the cook, sounds like he has an awesome background cooking and we will be back again. Food was so good we had finished it before we remembered to take some pictures.

Great! Very good place for people with celiac disease. I always give a heads up before placing pick up orders, I think they go out of their way to be safe with gf orders, etc. I wouldn’t expect to stop by and be ok, but maybe? After several orders I have not once had even contamination symptoms 🙌 I especially enjoy toasties like I’m used to in IRL although sometimes it’s not toasted which I miss. I’m very happy to have this legit IRL place in my backyard, especially as a celiac!! The toasties, fish fries, etc, are great and I appreciate the option ☘️ Slainte!!

Tiny cozy place. The family running it are very pleasant. I'm not sure how often it happens but there were a violinist and accordionist there to play and it was an absolutely wonderful surprise. Mostly classic breakfast/brunch fare, with a couple of Irish additions such as black sausage, meat pies and Irish stew. Side note: If you don't like the Bills and their fans this place probably isn't for you 😅

Charming and family-owned, Caifé Erin is just getting started as cozy and affordable spot to gather with friends and family. One of the few places offing a full Irish breakfast in the Rochester area (perhaps the only place?). I enjoyed chatting up Rich and Addie as well. Excited to go back!

What a friendly place to have brunch. The owner and waitress were very friendly and the food delicious! We will definitely be back.

Went on a Friday night for fish fry, tried calling ahead for preorder, as recommended, and no one answered. Went to restaurant to place takeout order and they were out of fish. Got the Hawaiian burger instead (I understand it's busy for a Friday night), however the grilled pineapple was not grilled and taken straight out of a can, and the burger was dark on the outside and actually completely raw on the inside (all 3 burgers we got were raw). Hoping to try again, but until then only 1 star.

For two events the owner ran out of food. One was for an event with the local fire department (I was persobally involved with) and the other with a local horse barn, both for non-profit events where headcounts were known well in advance. For the most recent one (winter of 2026), 13 people (my wife and I being two of them) paid $35 each in advance and did not get meals because he ran out of food. There was no offers made for compensation nor substitute of other dinners. You can not treat local residents like this and expect to stay in business!

I eat at new restaurants regularly. This food was hands down the worst I've ever eaten. By a mile. That's pretty bad. I have no clue how they're actually open.

10:15 on a Sunday. Advertised as open until 1. Made the trip.... and they're closed.

Doesn’t follow posted hours. How are you supposed to know when they’re actually open?

So happy to have a local place in town again and the place looks great and we love the owner. But we have tried it twice for breakfast and been very disappointed but times. Had two different kinds of eggs and both times overcooked. The potatos needed some kind of seasoning and more butter and the toast was barely toasted on one side. The service was great though. I really want this place to work out so my fingers are crossed that breakfast improves.

Took over an hour to get food. 2 cloud pancakes that were tiny and over priced and tasted terrible. Toast not toasted. Sausage under cooked. Took over 30 minutes just to place order. Would not eat there again.