Local small businesses in and around Rochester- all family friendly and supportive of DEI
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retail
Brand NEW woman owned cafe and bookstore in the south wedge. Absolutely darling 2 story with rooms dividing book genres and giftables. Great atmosphere- currently doing a food pantry drive for local banks due to SNAP benefits running out
The Siren and the Sea
The best florist and gift shop on the west side! Perfectly curated retail with constantly rotated inventory, and beautiful, fresh, american or locally grown flowers
Sungrove Blossoms Florist & Gifts Rochester NY - Same Day Delivery
Quaint bookstore in the middle of the south wedge. Focused on diverse reads with a large assortment of spanish versions. Absolutely delightful owners who are very involved in the community as a bonus!
Hipocampo Children's Books
A gold mine of a craft and fabric consignment shop! Run by volunteers and donates all proceeds! Do not sleep on supporting this shop
Crafting for Good
Local pumpkin farm owned by my old science teacher and his family. Fair prices and beautiful pumpkins every year
Ford Farm Market | Chili, NY
food
Mexican restaurant in the Rochester Public Market
Bitter Honey Restaurant
What's not to love about a seasonally rotating menu, hand crafted ciders, upick apples and pumpkins, event calendar, and stunning event venue Pomona right next door? Delicious food and family friendly- a must visit!
HOME | bluebarncidery
great little mexican restaurant in the south wedge. Great food, and an original Jay Lincoln mural of the three amigos on the second floor
La Casa
For shareable meals and an extensive cocktail list, check out this restaurant in the Neighborhood of the Arts
RESTAURANT GOOD LUCK
Locally roasted coffee, baked goods, and lunch menu- cute cafe in the heart of Chili
Leaf & Bean Coffee Co.
Rochester Public market event on select wednesday evenings through the summer- live music and the largest gathering of food trucks you heart could imagine! great environment and very family friendly. Plenty of parking too