Uni Uni, Old Abe Advance for Soldiers Field Concessions
Rochester Park Board staff recommend the bubble tea and coffee operators for the Soldiers Field clubhouse concession space.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
A panel of Rochester Park Board members and Parks and Recreation supervisors recommended Uni Uni Bubble Tea and Old Abe Coffee Shop to run concessions at the Soldiers Field Memorial Park clubhouse. The Park Board is scheduled to consider the recommendation on November 10.
Why it matters
The recommendation would replace Townies Philly Kitchen + Bar as the clubhouse concessions operator at the park. The decision shapes which food and drink options are available to park visitors.
The City of Rochester received two proposals for the Soldiers Field clubhouse concession space. The second proposal's submitter has not been identified, and the city declined an interview until after the November 10 Park Board meeting.
The players
Uni Uni Bubble Tea
A bubble tea business that submitted a proposal with Old Abe Coffee Shop for the Soldiers Field clubhouse concessions.
Old Abe Coffee Shop
A coffee shop that submitted a proposal with Uni Uni Bubble Tea for the Soldiers Field clubhouse concessions.
Rochester Park Board
The city body that oversees Rochester's parks and will consider the concession operator recommendation.
The details
A panel of Park Board members and Parks and Recreation supervisors reviewed the two proposals. The Uni Uni and Old Abe proposal stood out for its menu options, ideas, and approach to serving customers.
Timeline
November 10, 2026: Park Board meets to consider the concession operator recommendation.
December 2026: A final concession agreement is expected to be considered if authorized.
Market Landscape
The selection of a concession operator at a city park is a local procurement decision that determines which small food businesses hold a city-owned space. The Park Board's vote on November 10 will determine whether the recommended operator moves forward toward a final agreement.
Visitors to Soldiers Field Memorial Park could see a different set of drink and food options at the clubhouse if the recommendation is approved. The final operator would determine the menu available to park visitors.
The takeaway
Local park concessions change through public review, so the November 10 Park Board vote is the next point where the recommendation takes effect.
What happens next
The Park Board is scheduled to consider the recommendation on November 10, and a final agreement could be considered in December if authorized.
Further reading
For more local business changes, see Openings & Closings in Rochester.
