Tip: Seasonal hours, typically open spring through fall. The Turtle (a chocolate-dipped frozen custard bar with Spanish peanuts and fudge) is the classic novelty order. Lines move quickly even when long.
Chocolate and Candy Shop$$park-avenueMon-Sun 10:00-21:00
Stever's Candies on Park Ave in Rochester has made handmade chocolates and confections since 1946, including seasonal sponge candy from October through April.
Tip: Sponge candy only available October through April; humidity prevents year-round production. The molded chocolates and cordial cherries are holiday staples.
Ice Cream and Bakery$$park-avenueMon-Sun 13:00-21:00
Pittsford Farms Dairy on Park Ave in Rochester serves house-made ice cream and pastries, the Park Avenue outpost of a beloved Monroe County dairy institution.
Tip: The main Pittsford location at 44 N Main St is worth the 15-minute drive for the full bakery and dairy experience. Park Avenue location for convenient city-side ice cream.
Artisan Bakery$public-marketTue-Fri 07:00-14:00, Sat 06:00-14:00, Sun 09:00-13:00
Flour City Bread Company at the Rochester Public Market bakes organic sourdough loaves, baguettes, and pastries, named Best Bakery in Best of Rochester 2025.
Tip: Arrives early on Saturdays; popular loaves sell out by 10:00. The pain levain and baguette are weekly staples for many Rochester families.
Chocolate and Candy Shop$$park-avenueMon-Sun 10:00-21:00
Stever's Candies on Park Ave in Rochester has made handmade chocolates and confections since 1946, including seasonal sponge candy from October through April.
Tip: Sponge candy only available October through April; humidity prevents year-round production. The molded chocolates and cordial cherries are holiday staples.
Andy's Candies on Hudson Ave in Rochester has handcrafted chocolates and confections since 1917, a four-generation family operation and Rochester landmark.
Tip: All chocolates handcrafted at the Hudson Avenue location. Seasonal gift boxes and truffles are popular. The factory production is visible from the counter.
Ice Cream and Bakery$$park-avenueMon-Sun 13:00-21:00
Pittsford Farms Dairy on Park Ave in Rochester serves house-made ice cream and pastries, the Park Avenue outpost of a beloved Monroe County dairy institution.
Tip: The main Pittsford location at 44 N Main St is worth the 15-minute drive for the full bakery and dairy experience. Park Avenue location for convenient city-side ice cream.