What should I order at The Mad Hatter Restaurant & Bakery?

It is best known for brunch dishes like stuffed peach French toast, challah French toast, and eggs Benedict, especially the eggs Benedict sampler. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the tea service, bakery case, and gluten free options as major reasons people return.

Frequent recommendations include stuffed peach French toast, challah French toast, the eggs Benedict sampler, duck croque madame, bacon pancakes, and the spicy breakfast burrito. People also call out the flight of potatoes, bruleed grapefruit with pistachios, tomato soup, and bakery items like scones and cookies.

The restaurant has a cozy, intimate feel in an old house, with an Alice in Wonderland theme that reviewers describe as quirky, fanciful, and adorable. It suits brunch with friends, dates, and solo diners, though it can be noisy and crowded when busy.

Reviewers describe it as a bit pricey, but many still say the food is worth the money. One review noted two meals with desserts totaled about $50, which suggests a moderate brunch price range for Rochester.

Going near opening time is a common tip, because several reviews mention waits of 40 minutes or more and a busy waiting room by around 11 AM. Sundays and peak brunch hours are especially likely to have a line, so earlier visits are usually easier.