Rochester’s best local businesses
The 139 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Oct 15
What changed this month
- Oct 15✓ Main Place Tavern re-checked — details verified
- Oct 10✓ Imo's Pizza re-checked — details verified
- Oct 2– Cannery Village Rec retired from the list
- Oct 2✓ QW Furniture re-checked — details verified
- Oct 2✓ Optical Vision With Flair re-checked — details verified
- Oct 2– Marrow retired from the list
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139 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Health & Wellness
- 09Home & Garden
- 10Parks & Outdoors
- 11Pets
- 12Cafes
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Rochester Museum of Fine Arts
Arts & CultureWhether you want a culture fix between errands, Rochester Museum of Fine Arts keeps things fresh with rotating exhibits, a 200+ piece…
Staples
ServicesChain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.
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