We have talented individuals operating unique boutiques, confectioneries, and novelty and hand-crafted gift shops in the Rochester area. While exploring the city and surrounding villages throughout the year, check out their regional specialties.
This is an ever-changing list! Please let us know if you have a favorite local, family-owned, or small business in the comments below, or contact us directly.
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Rochester
- Aaron’s Alley
- Abode
- Anderson Alley Artists
- Andy’s Candies
- Archimage
- Arena’s
- Arlene’s Costumes
- The Artful Gardener
- Artisans Annex
- Craft Company No.6
- The Creator’s Hands
- Eastman Museum
- F. Olivers
- Gods N Gladiators
- Hedonist Artisan Chocolates
- Hipocampo Children’s Books
- A Horse with Wings improbable beautiful things
- Hungerford Artisans
- Joe Bean Roasters
- Laughing Gull Chocolates
- The Library Store
- Little Button Craft
- Living Roots Wine & Co
- Mood Makers
- Memorial Art Gallery
- More Fire Glass Studio
- Parkleigh
- Record Archive
- ReHouse Architectural Salvage
- Rochester Museum and Science Center
- Rochester Public Market
- Salty Boutique
- Shop Peppermint
- Small World Books
- Stever’s Candy
- Statement
- The Op Shop
- Transit Apparel
- useless objects
- Warehouse 127
Monroe County
Brighton
Brockport
Chili
Fairport
Gates
Greece
Hamlin
Henrietta
Irondequoit
- Aman’s Farm & Market
- Bentley’s Studio
- Black’s Hardware
- Dan’s Crafts and Things
- Encore Chocolates
- Genrich’s Garden Center, Florist & Greenhouses
- House of Guitars
- Juniper Gifts + Local Art
- Ontario Mall Antiques
- Personal Designs Florist
Pittsford
- Book Culture
- Cleo + Kin
- Cocoa Bean Shoppe
- A Different Point of View
- Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters
- Notion
- One World Goods
- Pittsford Farms Dairy & Bakery
- Powers Farm Market
Webster
Wheatland
Genesee Valley
Finger Lakes
- Artisan’s Loft
- The Dog Eared Book
- Flint Creek Soap Company
- Handwork, Ithaca’s Artisan Cooperative
- L W Emporium Co-op
- MacKenzie-Childs
- MacKenzie’s Marketplace
- The Olde Country Store and More – 1849
- Original Candy Kitchen
- Sauders Store
- Skaneateles Artisans
- Sweet Expressions
- The Windmill Farm and Craft Market
Western New York
- Everything Elmwood
- Downtown Browsery
- Fowler’s Chocolates
- Lakeview Village Shoppes
- Marilla Country Store
- Oliver’s Candies
- Thin Ice
- Vidler’s 5 & 10
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Salty Boutique on Park Ave! They have such cool home goods ¥ apparel and lots of artisan made jewelry.
ReHouse Architectural Salvage at 469 W. Ridge, Rochester has over 21,000 sq ft of local salvage from properties that are being torn down or renovated. The space is well organized, bright and easy to stop. For unique, one of a kind items that add charm and character, shop ReHouse.
Artisans Annex at 467 West Ridge Road sells all local artists creations.
Arlene’s Costumes is your One Stop Disguise Shop for Halloween and so much more. They have been family owned and operated for 5 generations and 65 years!
They carry retail and rental costumes and accessories, theatrical makeup, wigs, hats, masks and other special products to make your events perfect.
Of course, Terry! Arlene’s Costumes is a great recommendation!
Sequels Consignment shop just added a new, second showroom in Brighton at 3450 Winton Place. The shop opened 6 years ago in Victor at a warehouse on 100 Rawson Rd. Added to all styles of furniture, the new 15,000 square foot shop has beautiful glassware, pottery, lighting, rugs, mirrors, and artwork–many from local artists. The owners also travel up and down the east coast to various auctions, bringing back furnishings and home decor not easily found in our area. You’ll find fine brand names like Stickley, Ethan Allen, MacKenzie-Childs, Waterford and many more. Open Tuesday through Saturday 11 to 5.