This holiday season shop small and support locally owned businesses in Rochester, NY. To help you get your holiday shopping, check out some of our favorite Rochester small businesses. Discover hidden gems, longtime local businesses and some of the newest spots in town.

Boutiques & Clothing

  • Cleo & Kin -- A boutique lifestyle shop in the heart of Pittsford. The shop offers a wide selection of goods from women's clothing to home decor and baby gifts. And right next door, find an additional shop, featuring men's attire and outdoor finds. Shop owner, Brenna, is also a maker of minimalist handcrafted jewelry and home fragrances.
  • The Op Shop -- The Op Shop is an opportunity-for-all shop of pop ups where sustainability meets solidarity. A collective of local vintage and handmade sellers located in Rochester's East End. 
  • Lala’s -- Lala’s is a unique three floor gift shop and boutique located in the village of Webster, featuring an impressive collection of Buffalo Bills items.
  • Mansawear -- Mansawear designer, Nita Brown, designs classic silhouettes and pairs them with modern fabrics. The process is simple: select a style from her collection of modern classics -- dresses, jackets, coats, tops, and more -- choose from the 100’s of colorful, quality cotton fabrics, and four weeks later you receive a garment made expressly for you. 
  • Peppermint— Women’s boutique offering a curated selection of apparel & gifts with unique Western New York flair. Peppermint is also the mastermind behind Themata, a design, art & craft market that features the work of independent makers from Rochester, NY and surrounding areas held at The Armory. Shop Themata Winter 2025 Indoor Holiday Markets on Black Friday (11/28), Small Business Saturday (11/29) and Last Minute Monday (12/22).
  • The Boutique Curated by UB -- Come shop for all things beauty and wellness (and more) at this shop in the village of Pittsford. Shop owner Bonnie is a 20 year licensed esthetician that has handpicked every product in the shop, with focus on integrity & high quality ingredients. 
  • Fleet Feet Sports -- Fleet Feet is a locally owned and operated running & walking specialty store specializing in footwear, apparel and accessories for all athletic abilities with two locations: Culver Road Armory & Victor.
  • Lazy Acre Alpacas / Alpaca Country Gifts -- Gift shop located on a working alpaca farm featuring all things alpaca, including incredibly soft socks, hats and gloves. 
  • Mescolata -- Mescolata is a Fairport based shop specializing in clothing, unique and fun jewelry, home décor, along with giftables and accessories. The mission behind Mescolata is making shoppers feel beautiful, empowered, and unique.
  • Second Look Boutique -- The consignment shop in the South Wedge Neighborhood carries brands that range from every day, unique, and vintage to luxury designer. It is the goal of Second Look to be inclusive of all price points, sizes, and needs.

Gifts, Jewelry & Specialty Stores

  • Figgy Studio & Shop – Figgy features handmade and custom jewelry, alongside clothing and accessories from small businesses across the U.S. With a new expanded design bar, Figgy is the perfect place to personalize your holiday list!
  • Fleurish Co. – Small batch candle company featuring carefully crafted scents using natural ingredients including essential oils.
  • Record Archive-- Record Archive has been a music & entertainment destination in Rochester since 1975. Specializing in vintage vinyl, the expansive store also includes all of the latest music releases as well as unique gifts, toys, vintage clothing t-shirts, souvenirs, 1000's of movies, two live music stages, audio equipment, and more.
  • Scents by Design -- Pour-your-own candle and custom fragrance bar, selling natural soy candles and premium home fragrance products, and a unique custom fragrance experience.
  • Marilla’s Mindful Supplies-- Marilla’s Mindful Supplies provides practical plastic free products to make sustainable life simple. You can find refills for your pantry products, personal care, and cleaning supplies all in one place.  
  • Ampersand -- Independent bookstore operated by Rochester's literary non-profit, Writers & Books. Located in a historic building in the Neighborhood of the Arts. 
  • The Siren and the Sea -- This shop in the South Wedge brings together two of our favorite things: coffee and books. With a full coffee bar and vegan goodies on the first floor and more books than you'll know what to do with on the second, The Siren and the Sea is a can't-miss spot for the holidays.
  • Notion – A gift shop in the village of Pittsford with something for everyone, featuring a wide range of items from local makers. Every product in the shop is handmade in Rochester or a unique vintage item.
  • Finger Lakes Goods -- The General Store of the Finger Lakes, offering customers the largest selection of locally made artisanal products, ranging from clothing to pantry items to sweets to Finger Lakes wines to spa and beauty products.
  • WeTheHobby -- The ultimate family-friendly sports card destination. Visit the store for “live breaks,” ripping parties or to shop the latest sports card releases.
  • RV&E Bike and Skate -- Founded in 1972, RV&E Bike and Skate is the perfect spot to find gifts for any bike lover. With a friendly staff and high quality products, this is a must-visit shop in Fairport.
  • Museum Gift Shops – Rochester’s local museum gift shops are a treasure trove for unique gifts and items. From film-focused items at the George Eastman Museum, a celebration of equal rights at the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, toys galore at The Strong National Museum of Play, an old fashioned general store at Genesee Country Village Museum, and STEM-focused items at RMSC – there is something for everyone at a Rochester museum gift shop. The STORE @ MAG is also a must-visit (see more details below!). 

Food & Drink

  • Fee Brothers -- 160-yr old, 5th generation-owned, Rochester-based food manufacturer, adding depth, breadth and nuance to cocktails, coffees, mocktails, and more. Their bitters, botanical waters, mixes, brines, and cordial syrups have been used in every corner of the world.
  • Flint’s Maple – A 4th generation maple syrup producer, along with sauces, mustards, soap and treats for your four-legged friends. Find Flint’s Maple at the Rochester Public Market.
  • Kettle Ridge Farm – Producing New York State maple syrup and honey. Stop by the farm to purchase products.
  • Schutt’s Apple Mill – Family-owned apple mill and country store since 1918. Shop local goods year round, including honey, cheeses, jam and maple syrup, alongside seasonal décor and gifts. Be sure to grab an order of Schutt’s famous homemade fried cakes.
  • Hedonist Artisan Chocolates – Located in the South Wedge, Hedonist Artisan Chocolates make handmade chocolate truffles in unique, innovative flavors using only the highest quality chocolate and fresh local ingredients.
  • AltBar: This non-alcoholic bar and bottle shop specializes in providing an alcohol-free alternative that allows people to gather, feel safe, create connections with others, and be themselves. 
  • Stever’s Candies – Family-owned since 1946, Stever’s makes a range of confections on site in their Park Avenue store. Visit to see the recently renovated shop, reimagined as a modern take on a classic soda parlor with beautiful marble finishes.  
  • Rochester Public Market— One of the oldest and largest public markets in the country, the Rochester Public Market has been serving both the local community and visitors since 1905. A welcomed treat for all your senses, the city-run market is bursting with incredible homegrown seasonal flavors, buzzing with excitement between hundreds of vendors and shoppers and offers a unique opportunity to discover products that you may not have seen before.
  • Stuart’s Spices-- A spice shop established in 1992, Stuart’s Spices is located in the South Wedge neighborhood. They grind and blend their spices on location, wanting to provide only the best in terms of freshness.
  • Joe Bean Coffee Roasters – Direct trade coffee roasters with products including single origin coffee, subscription program, espresso blends, specialty instant coffee, and nitro cold brew coffee.

Art & Artists

  • Dellarious – Local artist and printmaker with a shop in the Rochester Public Market.
  • Image City Photography Gallery – Photo gallery in the heart of the Neighborhood of the Arts featuring a range of local photographers.
  • International Art Acquisitions -- International Art Acquisitions is one of upstate New York’s largest art galleries, providing original paintings, appraisals and art investment services. 
  • Little Button Craft – Located in the South Wedge neighborhood, Little Button Craft is a carefully curated collection of hand crafted gifts and goods made by a community of artisans in the Rochester, NY area.
  • The STORE @ MAG – So much more than a museum gift shop, the STORE @ MAG features treasures from Upstate New York’s vibrant community of artists; the finest in handmade jewelry and artful items for your home.
  • Pittsford Fine Art -- This art gallery and shop in Pittsford is home to original art by some of the regions top, award-winning artists who work in a large variety of mediums and styles.

Plants & Flowers

  • Stacy K Floral – Shop custom floral arrangements, alongside house plants, gifts, clothing and accessories. Enjoy a cup of coffee from Winter Swan inside the Stacy K shop.  
  • Fabulous Flowers & Gifts – Family-owned since 1958, a flower and gift shop for all occasions located on West Ridge Road across from Eastman Business Park.  

Local Shopping Districts & Associations

Familiar & Favorite Brands

The Rochester area is home to several malls and shopping centers, including Eastview Mall, Greece Ridge Mall (Bonus: Boscov's Department Store is now open in the Greece Ridge Mall!), Marketplace Mall and Pittsford Plaza. Also located at Eastview Mall is DICK’s House of Sport Rochester – just the second store of its type to open in the country! House of Sports is a destination devoted to sport with unique in-store experiences.