Support Retail and Services Businesses
Last updated March 12, 2021
On March 12, Governor Tim Walz announced a positive turning of the dial measures to allow for loosening of COVID-19 restrictions. This includes:
- No occupancy limits for salons and barbers but physical distancing and masking are required.
- Gyms, fitness centers, and pools may now operate at 50 percent capacity; physical distancing and masking are required.
- Venues, celebrations, and receptions are open to 50 percent capacity with 250 people maximum. Starting April 1, larger venues will add additional capacity. Please see for more information here related to those guidelines.
Rochester is a tight-knit community and are there for one another through thick and thin. The RDA is gathering ways of supporting downtown businesses while observing government recommendations and responses to COVID-19/coronavirus. When in-person shopping or frequenting businesses is not possible, please consult the list below for businesses offering gift cards and/or online services in Rochester.
We will make timely updates to this list as they are received. To have your business listed or updated, please call 507-216-9882 or email info@downtownrochestermn.com.
Visit the Support Local Dining page to find restaurants offering takeout and delivery.
Find more creative ways to support the downtown Rochester community here.
99 Giggles
Art Heads Emporium
You can purchase gift certificates on our website. These do not expire; thank you for supporting local!
Baby, Baby
A Rochester Ready participating business
Cambria Gallery - Rochester
Carroll's Corn
Visit in store, purchase for friends and family. We have bottled water and other snacks/drinks for those working from home or staying in the downtown hotels
A Rochester Ready participating business
Chico's
A Rochester Ready participating business
Chocolaterie Stam
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday & Sunday
A Rochester Ready participating business
Counterpoint Home
Please check website for lookbook and call in to order. We offer e-gift cards or physical gift cards. We also offer no charge on shipping FedEx or Priority mail- free delivery to your front door in Rochester, MN and free gift wrap.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday & Sunday
A Rochester Ready participating business
Counterpoint II
Please check website for lookbook and call in to order. We offer e-gift cards or physical gift cards. We also offer no charge on shipping FedEx or Priority mail- free delivery to your front door in Rochester, MN and free gift wrap.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday & Sunday
A Rochester Ready participating business
Couture by Hanny's
We will be offering free local delivery and curb-side pick up. If you require a special appointment, we would be happy to accommodate.
A Rochester Ready participating business
CP3
Please check website for lookbook and call in to order. We offer e-gift cards or physical gift cards. We also offer no charge on shipping FedEx or Priority mail- free delivery to your front door in Rochester, MN and free gift wrap.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday & Sunday
A Rochester Ready participating business
The Dove
A Rochester Ready participating business
ELL Boutique - Inside the Galleria at University Square
A Rochester Ready participating business
ELL Boutique - Subway Location
A Rochester Ready participating business
Fagan Studios
Gift cards are available for any amount. They are a great gift for family or senior portrait sessions. Call The Studio or purchase online through the link https://faganstudios.pixieset.com/fsgiftcards/.
Games by James
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
A Rochester Ready participating business
Ginny's Fine Fabrics Inc
Hanny's Mens Store
We will be offering free local delivery and curb-side pick up. If you require a special appointment, we would be happy to accommodate.
A Rochester Ready participating business
Hanny's St. Croix
We will be offering free local delivery and curb-side pick up. If you require a special appointment, we would be happy to accommodate.
A Rochester Ready participating business
Healing Touch Spa
Purchase gift cards online.
Hers
Open:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday
Please visit our Facebook page to view clothing videos and photos. Free Shipping (ground), Curbside Pickup available, or Free delivery in Rochester.
James Krom Natural Images Art Museum Gallery
A Rochester Ready participating business
John Kruesel's General Merchandise
During the pandemic, we are not keeping open business hours; however, if you are looking for something specific, or if you have estate or appraisal questions, feel free to email kruesel@msn.com and we can arrange a time to meet (with face masks and social distancing, of course).
Knight's Chamber
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Shopping via face time is offered during store hours or by private appointment. Please call or email us to set up a time.
A Rochester Ready participating business
Lasker Jewelers
Appointments offered
A Rochester Ready participating business
Lenscrafters
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Closed Sunday
MGear
Neon Green Studio
We offer a wide variety of art and craft project kits to provide creative enrichment anywhere. Kits are available for local delivery or scheduled drive-through pick-up. Order at neongreenstudio.com.
Gift cards are available for purchase at neongreenstudio.com. Our gift cards never expire and are good for art bar activities, kits, and studio workshops.
Keep creating! Share your art on social media using the hashtag #virtualcrafthour. Send a handmade card to a friend or family member. Stay home and stay safe!
The Nordic Shop
Visit our website and let us ship to you or a gift from you to that special someone on their special day.
eGift cards are available on our website to be used online or in the store once this has passed. Follow us on Facebook and let us know how you are doing. Stay Safe and Healthy!
A Rochester Ready participating business
Old Rooster Antiques
We will sanitize throughout the day and ask that our customers and dealers practice safe social distancing. Our dealers will wear protective masks and encourage our customers to do the same. The shop has also implemented one way aisles.
On Track Boutique
Open:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday
Please visit our Facebook page to view clothing videos and photos. Free Shipping (ground), Curbside Pickup available, or Free delivery in Rochester.
Optical Vision w/ Flair
A Rochester Ready participating business
People's Food Co-Op
Poppi Italian Leather
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday & Sunday
A Rochester Ready participating business
Rochester Art Center
A Rochester Ready participating business
Rochester Framing & Fine Art Printing
Appointments offered
Rochester Public Library
With the City's Risk Dial moving to moderate, we are launching a new service: Library Express. This service will allow in-person browsing, borrowing, and internet use, for up to 30 minutes each day.
Starting Thursday, March 11, Curbside by Appointment (in the Civic Center Ramp) will no longer be available. The service was essential earlier in the COVID-19 health crisis, but resources will be shifting to provide Library Express. The library will provide contactless pickup through the Walkup Windows 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Thursdays until 8 p.m.).
For more information, call the Library at 507-328-2300.
Rochester Shuttle Service
We offer pre-paid tickets that can be purchased by calling our office.
SEMVA Gallery
Online store: https://tinyurl.com/yxpgrgtn
Soma
11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday & Sunday
A Rochester Ready participating business
STYLE by Hanny's
We will be offering free local delivery and curb-side pick up. If you require a special appointment, we would be happy to accommodate.
A Rochester Ready participating business
Tangerine at Wildflowers
We are delivering for free in town with online purchase of $50 or more. We are also shipping!
Monday-Friday from 11am-4pm
offer curbside and in-store pick up.
A Rochester Ready participating business
Tessa's Office: Wine & Spirit Boutique
A Rochester Ready participating business