The 23 Downtown Businesses Participating in Thursdays Downtown
This year, the following 23 downtown Rochester businesses are coming out of their brick-and-mortar and setting up at Thursdays Downtown! What better way for you to explore these businesses in a matter of two blocks, experience a sample of what they offer, and then return to visit them the other days of the week!
Disclaimer: The following list's vendors, dates, and products are subject to change. The best place to find which vendors are at Thursdays Downtown is to view the interactive vendor map here.
Almadina Restaurant
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Gyro
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y7 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 101 Broadway Ave North
BB's Pizzeria
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Pizza (of course!)
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: R7 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 111 Broadway Ave South, Suite 211
Benedict's
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Smoked wings and a summer margarita
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y18 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 10 East Center Street
Bitter & Pour
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Swirl cocktail (combination of the Born to Run [rum, cherry, lemon, and vanilla] and Blue Lagoon [tequila, lime, and curacao] slushies)
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y4 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 18 3rd St. SW
Bleu Duck Kitchen
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Honestly, hard to pick because the menu changes every week. So just stop by!
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y3 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 14 4th St. SW
Botanical Rhapsody Organics of Rochester
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to look for: CBD bath bombs, lotions
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y22 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 20 2nd Ave SW, S-1
Cafe Steam
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Coffee, coffee, and more coffee! Or something called the Birthday Girl is a good non-caffeine option.
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y29 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 315 Broadway Ave South or 150 Broadway Ave South
Carroll's Corn
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Triple mix popcorn, a classic!
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: R6 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 20 2nd Ave SW (Kahler Hotel pedestrian subway)
Chester's Kitchen & Bar
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Pie in a cone
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: B22-23 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 111 Broadway Ave South, Suite 108
Chinese Chinh's Express
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Crab rangoon, sesame ball, or fusion wings...it all sounds good!
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: B21 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 100 1st Ave SW (First Avenue Food Court)
Chocolaterie Stam
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Gelato
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: R8 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 111 Broadway Ave South, Suite 208
Fiddlehead Coffee Co.
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: We recommend the banana cream cold brew for a refreshing summer beverage!
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: R2 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 20 2nd Ave SW
Fuzzy's Italian Ice and Ice Cream
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Italian ice
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y40
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 318 1st Ave SW
Kathy's Pub
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: A cold brew...and not the coffee kind.
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y1-2 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 307 Broadway Ave South
LC's Venue
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Specialty cocktails like LC's Spiked Arnold Palmer, pineapple margarita
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y41 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 316 Broadway Ave South
Mango Thai
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Chicken satay or mango sticky rice
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y46-47 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 318 Broadway Ave South
Popus Gourmet Popcorn
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Cheezy cheeze, caramel, Midwest Mix, or caramel apple popcorn (you won't go wrong with any flavor)
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y24 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 25 2nd St. SW
The Tap House on Historic 3rd
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Tacos!
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y48-49 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 10 3rd St. SW
Tea Time
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Beautiful bubble tea in every flavor and color of the rainbow
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y19 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 20 2nd Ave SW, Suite 7
Thai Garden
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Pad thai
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: B17 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 100 1st Ave SW (First Avenue Food Court)
ThaiPop
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: July 13, July 27, and August 10
What to try: Banh mi sandwich or curry rice salad
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y6 they are onsite
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 4 3rd St. SW
Wabi Sabi Express
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Hawaiian shaved ice, sushi rice bowl, or ahi poke
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: B18 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 100 1st Ave SW, Suite 208 (First Avenue Food Court)
The Well Dining
Dates at Thursdays Downtown: Every week through August 10
What to try: Peach sangria, lobster guacamole
Where to find them at Thursdays Downtown: Y5 throughout the season
Where to find them in downtown other days of the week: 255 1st Ave SW
To see which vendors are at Thursdays Downtown each week, click here for an interactive vendor map.
Disclaimer: The above list's vendors, dates, and products are subject to change. The best place to find which vendors are at Thursdays Downtown is to view the interactive vendor map here.