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    Stem Rochester

    3.8 (20 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Front entrance,  next to Sinful Sweets
    David C.

    A new boutique plant shop located next to Sinful Sweets. Currently the main entrance is from the front of the building with a few stairs, however there is a second door leading to the entrance of Sinful Sweets. Stem is a small plant boutique, per their social media that will focus on rare and unusual plants. Based upon what I've seen a majority of this plants can be considered rare however can be located at other stores. Prices on plants will vary, ranging from $10 - over $100. All the plants appear to be in good condition and most surfaces are packed with a variety of plants. I appreciate that plant name and price was clearly printed on each plant. Aside from plants you will find a few odds an ends, moss balls in little jars, jewelry such as earrings, key chains, a few small pots and trellises. Overall it was a pleasant experience, I bought a plant that I was eyeing and found it for a good price. My only qualm was that for being such a small space the person working was not keeping tabs on the number of customers in the store and based upon covid restrictions it was a tad too crowded. Otherwise I would encourage any plant enthusiast to shop this new business.

    Erica R.

    From what I saw (a portion of the shop was closed in preparation for a photo shoot, so I was told), the shop is cute enough... and the boutique setup was fine. That said, I wasn't especially impressed with the "rare and exotic" selection... and what I did find (both more exotic and non) didn't seem especially great quality. A LOT of the plants I looked at had browning, spots, eaten bits, or looked otherwise wilted or unhappy. There was only one employee in the store during the time I was in there, and she wasn't especially helpful when answering the couple questions I asked... gave off the "I can't be bothered" kind of vibe, and when she WAS at the cash register? She looked utterly bored by waiting for me to finish looking around (which is always so odd to me... I'm here to give the store business. Don't you WANT me looking around and trying to spend as much money as possible?). I had been fully prepared to come into this store and spend a *good* amount of money on plants... but the experience felt so "meh" and uninviting that I legit just bought a red prayer plant on sale for $3 (it was cute and the best quality plant of the unhealthy looking "sale selection" plants) and a Brazil Philodendron because it was on my wishlist (and buying from Stem was probably cheaper than buying from Etsy and having one shipped - since they're pretty readily available plants). TL;DR Would I come back? No. The plant selection didn't impress me, nor did the service... and I can find plenty of boutique-y or otherwise fun, local plant stores around with much better of both.

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    Friendly staff and amazing specimens. This post has to be at least eighty five characters long

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    My zen place. Love the vibes and energy. Owners were very sweet and welcomingggggggggg

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    Really nice selection, fair prices, and lots of unique goods! Definitely a cool little place to pop in and shop.

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    Stem is nestled right next to Sinful Sweets on Alexander, making it easy to stop for cupcakes AND a plant if you want to have a particularly great day.

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    Archimage

    4.5(38 reviews)
    0.2 miPark Avenue
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    This store has everything. But really! It's a great shop to get a stocking stuffer, host/hostess…read moreitem, and perhaps most importantly, something fun for yourself. I have been shopping here for many years and have found countless cool things. Some favorites include recycled silk yarn that I made a scarf with, a bumper sticker that said "Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History", and a mini tape measure on a keychain. Archimage has toys, musical instruments, soap, coloring books, gemstones, stickers, candles, jewelry, plants, clothing, and so much more. It's definitely worth a stop.

    What a charming and eclectic store with an warm welcoming energy! You can spend hours walking…read morearound looking at all the well curated collection of goodies. Wind-chimes, drums, signing bowls, crystals, inscents, candles, soaps, wallets, postcards, cloths, plants and much much more. Fair trade, hand crafted, and some local items. The staff is friendly and the owner is a wealth of knowledge. I was very lucky to have an opportunity to ask her questions and talk to her about several different items that I was interested in. I learned origin stories about some of the items, what certain meanings of specific crystals were and also care tips for the baby jade plant I took home with me. I lI will definitely be back whenever I go to Rochester!

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    Parkleigh

    4.2(107 reviews)
    0.6 miPark Avenue
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    This is truly one of the best gift shops around…read more I don't live in Rochester, but I do spend Christmas there every year. Parkleigh has saved my life by stocking all the gifts I forgot to get, didn't want to cart all the way to Western New York, or didn't even know I wanted to buy. They have something for everyone, and I truly mean that. If you can't find a gift for someone here, it's because that person doesn't like anything at all. They've got chocolates of all kinds, tea and coffee ground to order (which I wish I'd known before I'd bought mine elsewhere), beauty products, stuffed animals, coasters, books, flasks, camping gear, cookware, Bills gear, candy, and of course, socks, cards, mugs, shirts, hats, and anything else you could want with clever and funny little sayings. Seriously, so many socks. I've never seen this many socks that talk about drinking wine. But if that's something you need in your life, get over to Parkleigh. Also, the staff is super sweet and helpful.

    We've been shopping at Parkleigh for over 20 years, and it remains one of the most unique stores…read morewe've ever lived near or visited. What keeps drawing us back is the incredible mix they've perfected-- everything from sentimental to silly, practical to indulgent, fragrant to delicious. Their selection spans greeting cards, gourmet chocolates, coffees and teas, local Rochester items, MacKenzie‑Childs, jewelry, toys, and an ever‑changing rotation of gifts from both local and international makers. The store itself is beautiful, with exposed brick, hardwood floors, original tin ceilings, and eye‑catching displays that make wandering the aisles feel like opening a present. What we love most is that there is always something new, fun, or beautiful to explore, no matter how many times we visit. After two decades, we're still excited to walk through the door, and we know we'll keep coming back for many years to come.

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