Shop Black-owned businesses in Rochester, NY for gifts, clothing, accessories, art, home goods, candles, personal style, and everyday finds from local retailers and makers.
Find gifts, style, and local goods in Rochester
Looking for a birthday gift, something thoughtful for a housewarming, a new outfit, original artwork, a self-care item, or a product that does not come from the usual big-box aisle? This directory brings together Black-owned retailers, boutiques, artists, makers, and product-based businesses across Rochester and Monroe County. Browse the listings below to find business websites, store details, hours, social links, and ways to buy.
What you can find here
- Clothing, accessories, personal styling, and fashion boutiques
- Art, stationery, prints, and creative goods
- Candles, self-care products, and handmade gifts
- Home goods, décor, and locally made products
- Gift ideas for birthdays, holidays, celebrations, and just because
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- Check whether a business sells online, offers local pickup, ships orders, or has a physical storefront before you visit.
- For custom products, confirm turnaround times, personalization options, minimum orders, and delivery or pickup details.
- Leave a review after your purchase so future shoppers can find reliable Black-owned businesses in Rochester.
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8 Listings
Apparel & Clothing
Black-owned clothing brands and boutiques based in and around Rochester. Some sell from storefronts you can walk into, and many sell primarily online through their own sites or social media, which makes this category useful for both in-person shopping and finding local labels you can order from anywhere. The sellers here cover women's fashion, casual streetwear, and accessories.
Before you buy, check each listing for where the seller operates and read their sizing and return policies, since every seller sets their own. Small brands often sell out of popular sizes and restock on their own schedule; if you see something you like, the listing's contact details get you straight to the person who knows.
4 Listings
Candles
Black owned businesses selling candles in Rochester, NY, the Greater Rochester Area, and Monroe County, NY
4 Listings
Home & Garden
Black owned home and garden businesses in rochester, NY
3 Listings
Jewelry
Black owned businesses selling jewelry in Rochester, NY, the Greater Rochester Area, and Monroe County, NY
2 Listings
Handmade Bath & Body
Handmade bath and body products from Rochester makers: soaps, body butters, scrubs, oils, and spa goods. Many of these businesses are small batch operations that sell online, at markets, or both, so what is available shifts with the season and the maker's production schedule.
If your skin is sensitive or you need a specific ingredient left out, read each product listing or ask the maker directly about ingredients before you buy. These are also strong gift categories; sellers here often bundle products, so ask about gift sets and shipping if you are sending something to someone out of the area. Contact details live in each listing.
2 Listings
Flowers & Gifts
Florists, gift sellers, and stationery businesses in the Black Owned in Rochester directory. This is where to look for event flowers, custom gifts, and locally made goods from Monroe County sellers. The category covers everything from studio florists working events to sellers whose gift items ship well.
Many of these businesses are small operations whose offerings change with the season, so message the seller about your date and what you need, and they can tell you what is possible. For weddings and events, ask about delivery, setup, and how far in advance they book; the answers vary by seller and season.
1 Listing
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply
Black-owned beauty supply sellers in Rochester, NY: hair supply counters operating inside salons, boutique sellers with their own product lines, and independent shops stocking the brands local customers ask for by name. This category gathers them in one place for shoppers across Rochester, NY and Monroe County.
What each seller carries depends on the business. Some focus on hair care products for natural and relaxed hair; others stock accessories and tools. Inventory rotates in smaller shops, so check the listing for hours and call ahead about the specific brands you need before you make the trip. If they don't stock a product, ask whether they can order it.
1 Listing
Authors & Bookstores
Black-owned bookshops and Rochester-area Black authors selling their own titles. The category is small and personal: a reading room you can visit, authors who sell direct online, and sellers focused on titles by Black writers. Each listing tells you where to browse in person and where to order.
Small shop inventories turn over, so if you're hunting for a specific title, contact the seller to confirm its in stock or can be ordered. Ask about author events and signed copies while you have them on the phone. For gift shopping, ask what they would recommend for the reader on your list; sellers here know their shelves well.
1 Listing
Bags & Purses
Find bags and purses from Black-owned sellers in Rochester, NY.
A handbag boutique is represented here within Shopping & Gifts. I give bags their own place because they can be the reason for a shopping trip in themselves. Shape and proportion make a bag part of an outfit, and its size affects how it works for everyday use.
Those details give this search a focus of its own. The seller's collection is where the choice becomes specific, from the visual style to the materials used. This category provides the local starting point.
1 Listing
Hair Care
Black owned businesses selling hair care products in Rochester, NY, the Greater Rochester Area, and Monroe County, NY
1 Listing
Skin Care
Black owned businesses selling skin care products in Rochester, NY, the Greater Rochester Area, and Monroe County, NY
1 Listing
Cannabis Dispensaries
Black owned cannabis dispensaries in Rochester, NY & beyond!
0 Listings
Herbal Shops
Black Owned Herbal Shops and Herbalists in Rochester, NY
0 Listings
Children's Clothing
Black Owned Businesses in Rochester, NY that sell children's clothing in-store or online
0 Listings
Pet Supplies
Black-owned pet stores & pet supplies in Rochester NY
0 Listings
Coffee & Tea
Black owned coffee and tea sellers in rochester, ny
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