We are so fortunate to have Marilla's store in Rochester. This store is packed with good things…read morefor living our lives healthier and smarter. Are you still buying shampoo and conditioner in a bottle? I haven't purchased hair or laundry products in plastic bottles in over three years!! You're paying for WATER!! Plus, if the container isn't recycled, nothing is good about that (and if you don't think you're playing for that plastic container, guess again). Just check out her product lines. Thank you, Marilla!

This store is like a dream for those of us looking to buy less plastic. Marilla's started with a…read morelocation in Geneva and has recently expanded to the South Wedge. I met Marilla herself, who gave me a tour of the small shop and explained how everything worked. This store carries several types of products. Bulk spices, coffee, tea, and candy; reusable/ecofriendly household products like soap bags and kitchen scrubbers; and big refill tubs of liquid items like face wash, hand soap, shampoo, and the like. They have jars you can purchase, or bring your own jar/container. Either way, the container is weighed and then you are charged for the weight of the product. There are fancier jars to buy for a few dollars, or use one of the recycled jars on the free shelf (they are cleaned and sanitized before being set out). Marilla also accepts clean, clear jars (no label) if you have them to donate. I look forward to refilling some household products here instead of buying one more plastic hand soap bottle or spice jar. Check this place out!

I had a feeling this would be my kind of place when I saw the name, and I was right. The chocolate…read moreis hand crafted and amazing. They hold themselves to such high standards, they were giving salted caramel away that weren't pretty off. I thought they looked fine and tasted even better. And then there's the wildflower collection. The violet and clover honey were my favorites, but the lavender, dandelion wine, and rise were great, too. And so pretty. The shop is bright and welcoming. Service is excellent. You can even make your own selection for gift boxes in different sizes. For now on, this is a must visit when I'm in town. They also serve their own small batch ice cream next door.

Surprise ice cream is the best ice cream. I had an ice cream craving the last time I was in…read moreRochester visiting my mom. She said "we have ice cream at home" and we did. A perfectly normal cardboard carton of vanilla ice cream from Wegmans. I said "no, let's get real ice cream", typed "ice cream" into google maps, and was led here. Hedonist ice cream, my friends, is not Wegmans. And I'm not knocking Wegmans - it's perfectly normal ice cream with a ton of ingredients I can't pronounce for purposes of preservation. Hedonist ice cream is so much more than a cardboard carton of ice cream. They have a rotating menu of flavors, all made fresh and in-house with no preservatives. I have never met a cookies n cream ice cream I didn't love, so I went with that. Mom had a salted caramel ice cream that was fabulous. I paid for both of us since the ice cream was my idea. She was shocked at the 12 dollar total for both of us. "That's three things of ice cream at Wegmans!" But at Hedonist, it's absolutely quality over quantity. Even my mom admitted it tasted better. She wouldn't go back there, and I may not because I live 400 miles away from there, but if I was in town again and I was screaming for ice cream, I'd happily make my way over there again.

I had a terrible stomach ache after using this cacao as did all of my guests and husband…read more This was the only thing all of us ate in common. After this event I attended another party at a friend's where 20 people were sickened after consuming hot chocolate made from this cacao and almond milk. Others at the same party who used the same batch of almond milk in coffee and as a beverage were fine. We were told, after the fact, that they had purchased the same cacao that we did. We should have been tipped off by the unclean appearance of the worker at the booth but we see a lot of people who look exactly the same there so at the time it didn't phase us

I've been buying hot cocoa from Carretta Craft Foods at the public market since last year, I love…read moreevery flavor, the Mayan is my all time favorite. This cocoa also makes for the perfect gift for just about anyone!!

So glad to offer a strong thumbs up to this local Spice company. I am a cooking snob, so I take…read moreflavors very seriously, and Stuart's won me over. In today's world, spices are no longer as hard to find as they once were, from online to local ethnic grocery and beyond, there is so much to try. I really enjoy going into Stuart's and seeing new things that I should try. Getting recommendations from the staff and even, with some flavors, have a chance to smell/taste different offerings. I highly recommend stopping in and giving them a pride. It is a wonderfully calm and clean place with amazing staff and products.

I have received multiple generous gifts from my western New York-based friends over the last…read moreseveral years. Last week I received an amazing assortment of different spice combinations from Stuart's Spices. They also sent a sample of a rub with the 3 awesome baskets: habanero honey...it's delicious!! I might actually use it as a rub...if there's any left....since I've been sprinkling it in my salads. Mmmmm hmmmm!! Give me some of that hot, salty and sweet goodness to kick things up!! Can't wait to try the middle eastern varieties in my new Tagine that I'm curing right now. If I ever head to the area, I'll definitely visit the store in person. This is a GREAT place to get gifts for anyone on your list that cooks, likes to experiment with flavors/spices...or is just looking to start.

Great store! Expensive, but good sale prices. Wonderful quality of produce, selection, and…read moreservice. The staff was so friendly and helpful. I'm not a member, but I will continue to shop there when I am in the neighborhood (I live in Pittsford).

I've been here before but never got around to writing a review, glad we stopped in recently!…read more I used to think, since it's a Co-Op, it was only for members. But that's changed (or maybe I just misunderstood!), and now anyone can shop here. Prices are a bit higher about $2-$5 more than other grocery stores depending on what you're getting, also know you're supporting a community focused, local business. It's not a huge place, but they've got a solid selection of essentials, and some nice specialty items too. There's even an outdoor area if you want to relax with a snack or a drink. Staff is pleasant, friendly and helpful. They have private parking lot! I'll definitely be back.

I love Olindo's and all the people that work there. I have been going to Olindo's for many years…read more What a great place to shop and the service and ambiance are also a true experience. If you are not Italian you will wish you were. Much to learn and the variety of Italian food choices to overwhelming. Just stop in, you will not regret it.

I have no idea why I've never been here. This is a great little place. So many pasta choices, as…read morewell as a wide variety of just about everything else. Pasta's, sauces, oils, vinegars, olives, cheese, frozen goods, soft drinks, and so much more. I was hoping they had fresh meats, but not a big deal at all. The lady at the checkout was so friendly and nice. For everything I got, it didn't cost much at all. I'll be back again, soon.

Nine years since I first reviewed Zweigles hots, and I'm back. Only now I live in Southeastern…read moreArizona. I can tell you this, in the five years since I moved here, I haven't found a decent hot dog in this state. That's why I'm thrilled to be able to order Zweigles hots and other products through Calabrasella's NYstyledeli. They have been a REAL lifesaver. They sell and ship all Zweigles products as well as many other Rochester favorites. I would be absolutely lost without these former hometown favs. You can find Zweigles products at any decent grocery or deli. GO FORTH AND ENJOY.

Hi so I grew up in Rochester which obviously means I also grew up on Zweigles hot dogs. I moved to…read moreMinnesota last year and the hot dogs here suck. Zweigles ships and it's wonderful and they also sometimes send fun hats along so you can look dope while you grill in your apartment courtyard. My boyfriend ordered all the franks so that we could make garbage plates with them and introduce all our friends here to the magic of Zweigles but honestly we don't have a lot of friends here and will probably end up eating all 8 packs of these on our own which, like, I won't complain about.

I attended an event in the WOC back room. It was perfect and having the shop available was great…read morefor before and after the event.

A fabulous little gift shop at the corner of South Ave and Hamilton. This store prominently…read morefeatures products by women of color in the Rochester area, as well as products from other Black owned businesses around the country. Come here for candles, jewelry, greeting cards, beauty products, scarves, coffee mugs, and lots more. Really cute gifts featuring RBG, Maya Angelou, and other inspiring ladies, as well as things like beard balm for the gentlemen in your life. Today I picked up a wooden Christmas ornament, a birthday card, lavender soap, a facial toner, and candle melts from Light My Candle (a local Roc candle maker that I love). I really wanted to buy the rainbow coffee mug, but sadly my mug cabinet is bursting full. The owner, Connie, is super sweet and clearly loves what she does. Support local, women-owned, and Black-owned, all at the same time. And, there's a sweet shop next door!

I've been going to this place for a couple years now and overall it's been decent. However, this…read moremorning I had an experience that was a little disconcerting. She rang me up for a mango for $.99 and it said "mango" on the screen in front of me. She then changed it to "fruit" for $1.50. I said I no longer wanted it and visibly put it back on the shelf. She then proceeded to give me a receipt which did not contain the mango, but the credit card charge did include the mango for $1.50. Not a lot of money, but charging me for something I didn't purchase is not OK with me especially after re-charging me for the same item and increasing it by 50%.If you go keep an eye on what they charge you.

Hikari is an Asian grocery store with a variety of Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian products…read more Hikari is quite small and seriously cramped, and product packs the shelves from ground to ceiling. The aisles are tight and the lights are dim. Few labels are in English but the staff is very friendly and eager to help. There are some fresh fruits and vegetables in the front of the store along with large bags of rice. Freezers line the store, and there is one fish tank which was disappointingly empty. The majority of the store was devoted to raw ingredients rather than ready to eat selections. I felt that the store was organized in a logical manner with ingredients arranged by country of origin. Hikari is a cost effective alternative to Wegman's and the selection is beyond all comparison. Hikari is a must visit for the avid amateur chef.