Mercantile on Main

If you are in downtown Rochester and are looking for a place to eat look no further than the Mercantile on Main.
Located inside the great Sibley's building they have a couple restaurants in there to suit the need of just about anybody. The main attraction would be La Bola.
Which is the first restaurant you see when you enter the build.
They also have Me Gusta which has Caribbean Cuisine and Broth which is a culture of medium liquids (Pho) I like the Protein bowls at Broth the are very tasty and very well made. If you're looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner I'm sure you'll find something you'll love.

This former retail shopping space has been turned into a bustling food culture center! My parents tell stories of shopping here for clothes back in the 80s.
Now, I am eating the most comforting spaghetti, pho, and BBQ.
How neat is that? Ordinarily, the one meal I am not willing to travel over is spaghetti.
Nobody makes the gravy better than my Nani.
However, the aroma of ripe stewed tomatoes simmering for an eternity had me floating through the air like a cartoon.
Intoxicating.
The subtle distinct sweet smell of basil, oregano and thyme filled my nose.
Liberating.
Spaghetti is the ideal meal for heartaches, stress, and happiness.

Service was slow, and there were like three tables.
Server was rude and clearly in a rush to get out as they were rushing our group out the door (“checking on us” every 5 minutes, bringing to go boxes without being asked, and then flat out saying they were closing soon so we should get ready) as early as 7:15 and they close at 8pm.
The entire group was shocked and confused by the experience and will certainly not be returning nor recommending it to anyone else.
Staff needs some serious attitude help.

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