2 people, 1 restaurant, 25 bucks

The buttery avocado is sublime, no matter how they roll it

Grocer puts out a high-powered lunch in Pittsford

Soups, salads and sandwiches — with vegetarian options — fill out the lunch menu

Classic and checkered, diner recreates '50s-style shakes and burgers

Get stuck in a time warp at the authentic New York diner

Cafe's small menu packs in big taste

Some small details set the bar/restaurant apart

It's the "little purple house with the big, elegant taste"

They load up your order as if it were your last meal

Don't be surprised to find children at the Gates cafe

Geulah had us overfed and under budget

A 'fresh mexican joint' with PacMan

Thick, crispy and ridged chips are easily the best – ever

The place has personality, given its strip-mall location

Contemporary diner with retro accents has nearly 30 brews

Welcome to the Wild West

Restaurant/microbrewery does German liverwurst and Asian chicken salad equally well

Menu includes Italian and not-so-Italian sandwiches

Menu includes pizza, wraps, salads, speciality sandwiches and some great fruit

When it comes to value, this restaurant delivers

Charlotte restaurant has lots of budget options. And pleather

The Chicken Tarragon Crepe was creamy and dreamy

Try the crab cakes appetizer; you won't be disappointed

Dishes blend of European and Mexican flavors

Reasons to visit Jim's: the food, the staff and the prices

Be sure to remember the Lunchbox

Falafel sandwich was a mouthful. And an armful

Opt for something Irish

Whatever you order, get fries with it

You get a lot for the money at this Greece eatery

Clinton Avenue restaurant has an old school vibe

Pittsford eatery gives fresh meaning to 'fresh ingredients'

Park Point cafe/music bistro overflowing with options

South Avenue sandwich shop has a "back-to-the-future" vibe

There's nothing artificial about this city market/cafe

Our side dish was so good, we wish we'd ordered it as the main course

It's like Little Tuscany on the Genesee. And did we mention the chicken wings?

Restaurant has eclectic decor, yummy portobello sandwich

Sample Greek cuisine and learn how to say 'galaktoubouriko'

Victor eatery has homemade cookies, quick-casual fare and cozy fireside dining

Retro-style restaurant is the perfect place to pig out

We're already working on a return visit to Park Avenue restaurant

Eatery offers myriad combos — and help deciding which one to order

Monroe Ave. establishment serves generous portions of flavorful Southeast Asian fare

Penfield restaurant has 50 different burgers and that's not all

We blew our budget by 60 cents, but my panini was worth every penny

Fairport restaurant offers 'down-home eats for busy people'

Henrietta Place has pasta for every taste

Restaurant offers calm atmosphere and 1/2-pound burgers

Perinton restaurant teeming with temptations

Penfield eatery is hip and healthful

Sunny spot on Park Avenue makes a mean turkey burger

You'll find uncommon Thai dishes at this Henrietta restaurant

Greece institution serves a mouth-watering lasagna

The Pittsford village mainstay serves a tasty avocado sandwich

Mexican chain has a fun atmosphere and flavorful food. And a pretty cashier

Get your vegetables and a humongous cookie at this East End lunch spot

Get there early if you want to beat the lunch crowd

Small asian restaurant tucked away in the Mount Hope Plaza