This store has everything. But really! It's a great shop to get a stocking stuffer, host/hostess item, 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. read more

Archimage - Potted cacti, succulents, and bamboo plants are arranged on a store counter, with shelves of ceramics and decorative items in the background. - Department Stores Near Me - Rochester, New York

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What a charming and eclectic store with an warm welcoming energy! You can spend hours walking around 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! read more

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Great spot for fun gifts on Monroe Ave! It has such a range of items from more gag gift type items, to cooking, stationary, pride flags/items, clothes, and a fair trade crafts section (very similar to one world goods in Pittsford plaza). I also noticed some items from local vendors I've seen before. Prices are moderate and really depends on the item as there's so much variety here. There's street parking and a parking lot behind the building (enter it after the poster art store). read more

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Lovely place they have clothes stones and all sorts of goodies great place to get a gift for anyone

Archimage is a great stop for all things gifting, window shopping, and finding hidden gems! If you're on the Monroe Ave area and need to kill some time or find a quirky host gift, this is the spot to do it. There are a few different sections, each offering up something new and different. Jewelry, games, books, socks, crystals, art, and SO much more. I have purchased some prints from here and enjoy shopping around. Staff is always incredibly friendly and the location and parking is super easy. There's parking around the back of the building and then also directly on Monroe. Grab yourself some lunch and then get to Archimage for a unique ROC shopping experience! read more

First time at this place and sad I didn't go sooner. They have a lot of different things like toys for kids, odds and ends for the kitchen, jewelry, stones, salts, tapestry's, chimes, Buddha statues of all sizes, other statues, and other misc fun things you could give as gifts or for yourself. So much to look at I think o spent and hour looking around. I specially went looking for a chime and tapestry and was half successful. I will be going back to see if they get in other designs and colors. read more

Archimage - Zen chime and an Amethyst - Department Stores Near Me - Rochester, New York

I first fell in love with Archimage when I was in high school. Friends convinced me to drive to the city with them to walk around the section of Monroe Ave between Goodman and Rutgers. Back then we thought we were super cool hanging out on the street with a totally eclectic group of strangers who ranged from restaurant workers, straight edge musicians, punk rockers, artisans at the local arts center, and other random people. I remember when we first walked into Archimage and I was immediately hit with this feeling that this was my place! So many imports! So much color! So much jewelry! And other cool random stuff! I didn't have much money back then, but I could certainly appreciate everything they had on offer and save my pennies for my favorites. Over the last few decades, I have made Archimage a regular stop when shopping for gifts. I have purchased everything from ceramics to jewelry to gag gifts to scratch and sniff stickers to journals to instruments to CDs to incense to bandaids. I usually do not leave without something for myself as well, and to this day, I have an overnight bag (imported from Indonesia), a dress (imported from India), and a pair of silver and turquoise earrings (from Mexico) that are among my most favorite treasured possessions, all purchased at Archimage. I could almost DARE you NOT to find something you like/love/need because I am so confident there is literally something for everyone in that shop. They are also locally owned and they have been a long time anchor in the upper Monroe neighborhood. Definitely high on my list of recommended places to shop! Note: Parking is on the street in front of the shop (free) or behind the strip of buildings they are in (entrance is off Monroe Ave). read more

I love little shops like this! Such a fun quirky little gem in this age of on-line shopping and mega-retail. Unique clothing, jewelry, and household items. Great place to pick up a gift, or just explore for an hour or so. Around every corner there is something new to look at (amazing how vast the selection is in such a relatively small space) Staffed by some very friendly and actually helpful humans! read more

This is my all time favorite, unique and wonderful shop that I visit every time I am in Rochester! Amazing and different stuff that you won't find elsewhere- from kitchen to clothing, with some books and children's toys too! Always a treasure trove ! Enjoy! read more

Cool store with lots of neat stuff. You do t know what you will find. The staff was very friendly. Worth checking out.

I absolutely love this store, there is something for everyone. The staff is super friendly, kind, and helpful. I mostly went for their selection of jewelry, but they had a great selection of clothing for both men and women, socks, instruments, crystals, incense, and a lot more. I would highly recommend that you check this place out. The prices are right, and it's just off 490 on Monroe. read more

Archimage has been a staple in my life since I discovered it about six years ago. I used to come here every week in high school to buy a new ring. I've since learned that's an irresponsible habit, but I have a hell of a ring collection now. They have beautiful jewelry with genuine semi-precious stones and intricate detail at a good price. You can spend anywhere between $10 to $40 on a good ring and they last me a very long time. This store has a lot more to offer like gifts, musical instruments, clothing and decorations, but for me the rings are the main event. I have been a loyal customer for years and I will continue to return as long as I'm in Rochester! If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I recommend parking in the church lot a little down the street, it's empty unless it's a Sunday morning. read more

Archimage - A beautiful pearl ring and a spinner on the thumb, both purchased at Archimage. - Department Stores Near Me - Rochester, New York

this is a really well run gift shop, a good mix of spiritual, ethnic' local and imported. MaSks, books, sacred stones, local cards, puppets. The kind of stuff you want to give someone smart and funny, sensitive and tasteful. Not particularly low priced, but not unreasonable either. read more

This place is a gold mine! Such an unusual mix of things, but I love it. You can find something for your quirky best friend, toys for your nephew, and incense for your hippie mom all in the same place. Favorite finds: - Literary mugs... meaning mugs with quotes all over them from famous authors - Handmade multicolor rugs ($25!!) - Jewelry -- unique designs from Africa, Thailand, etc. Plus, gemstone rings galore. - All of the tchotchkes -- great stocking stuffers, gag gifts, random things to give friends for gift exchanges, cool trinkets for bookshelves and so on. - Scarves - Inexpensive wind chimes (I found one for $11!) - Tea sets and beautiful painted Japanese bowls There's so much variety you could spend hours here. I did. But maybe it's because I love all of the knick knacks. I went around the place at least 3 times and found something new to add to my pile of goodies. read more

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I'm definitely a fan of Archimage! I usually come here for all my hippie crap I like...crystals, stones, tie-dye treasures, incense, etc...but they have a ton of other really awesome stuff here like fun little knick-knacks, hair accessories, jewelry, toys and gags, sunglasses, clothes, sculptures, fair trade stuff...it's definitely worth a visit. I just bought a pair of snow quartz earrings and a gorgeous Bismuth here and I think it was fairly priced. Definitely a must stop if you're into all that stuff like I am...and it's also a great store for last minute gifts or stocking stuffers. read more

Archimage - my gorgeous Bismuth :) - Department Stores Near Me - Rochester, New York

We were just walking to check out what the neighborhood of Swillburg had to offer when we happened to pass a store that seemed to have the cluttered windows that tend to attract my attention. I was thinking that I was going into an antique store of some sort, but when we walked in I was pleasantly surprised at the eclectic new merchandise that this store had to offer. (It was a good sign when one of the locals said that it was a fun store while we were deciding whether or not to enter.) There were quality cards and wrapping, fun items for all levels of humor (I love the selection of Kikkerland merchandise), ware from different parts of the world such as African and Latin rhythm instruments for kids and kids at heart, rugs and woven items from India, and dinnerware (now I know where to go for Japanese bowls and chopsticks actually made in Japan). . . affordable jewelry of good quality, a small selection of clothing and a large selection of accessories, rainbow items, home decor that included items to help get you into your happy place (calming water sculptures, salt lamps, incense), items made in the USA (beautiful cracked glass coasters) . . . so many things that you have to go and check it out yourself. Apparently, they've been around for over 30 years! I'm thinking they have survived because they have something for everyone and the staff is very friendly. This is a store that you have to visit over and over again. I will be back! read more

Weird energy here. Not sure what to make of my experience here. It was a weird experience with one of the owners. Left this with a bad taste in my mouth. read more

I've been going here for 20+ years now. I love all of the unique items in that store. I can get lost in there for hours. It's a great place to go for gifts. You can always find something for someone there. I adore the Japanese pottery section, and the selection of rocks, crystals and incense. I always find the staff to be very helpful. The great part about buying a gift is that they will box is all up for you at no extra charge. I always find something fun in there. Parking can be a bit tough, but it's the city, if there are no spots in a lot park on the street and walk a bit. I don't mind. read more

Very cool, eclectic place. The place to shop at for a close friend that you don't know what to get (and don't want to go the gift card route) and find an option within five minutes. Features local businesses and their products. read more

Archimage always brings out my inner hippie. This boutique is located smack dab in the middle of Monroe Ave and offers unique gifts and knick knacks for the friend who has it all. The store is crowded with the most random things you'll ever think you need, and somehow do. wooden chopsticks anyone? How about a six pack of mustaches? Don't mind if I do.... I stopped in last weekend after a trip to Poster Art to be inspired. Bored with my clothes I wanted something different, something funky, something cool. Lucky me, I found exactly what I was looking for. The clothes in Archimage are just as random as the quirky accessories. Sure, I could have gone for the dyed red faux fur shag coat but I opted for a simple long sleeve maroon dress with an open back, paired with my own tights and boots - BOOM - Saturday night. Archimage isn't the clean and tidy store with helpful associates, it's quite messy actually and I'm not even sure I've ever been able to tell who even works there but that's why I like it so much. Very flea market-esque poculli smell and all. With the upcoming holiday, Archimage is the perfect place for stocking stuffers or office gag gifts. Next time you're lunching at Astoria (MMmmMM) head across the street after wards for some afternoon shopping. read more

One of my absolute favorite places to shop! Its so unique and I am sure to find something for whoever I am shopping for (not to mention myself!) Whenever some one asks about great local shops this is one of the first on my list. #YelpShopsLocal read more

One of my favorite stores, the staff is always so helpful. I can ask questions about crystals and they will find the answers. The store is so unique and wonderful. read more

I finally checked out this place.. I found a parking spot on the street! Thats a slight issue but oh well. If your looking for a very cool card you will not find anyplace else this is it. They also have interesting jewelry at good prices, some clothes, headbands, candles, lots of Chinese & Japanese tea wear and stuff. Crystals.. And more.. It's a cool, small place. You might be able to find that little something different for your friend. This is NOT Parkleigh is any shape or form. Hell you can buy Tarot Cards here. It's got a nice, chil vibe. Go in you will smell the incense but you will leave calm. read more

Kids of all ages tend to fall in love with this quirky little laid-back shop. Perfect place to find unique & fun gifts. My first & last stop for Christmas stocking stuffers. I especially appreciate their instrument section and variety of percussion. read more

This was my first time here after hearing so much about it and I was nervous about going during COVID times but everyone was super professional, had masks and even the customers were socially distanced. read more

Archimage is an awesome little shop on Monroe Ave. that has a variety of fun, colorful and unique items. They have a large selection of items for the home (yours or someone else's), accessories, jewelry, small percussion instruments, Asian dishes, kids toys, clothes for men and women, gag gifts, and oh so much more. This is a great place to pick up a gift for practically anyone on your list. I have purchased several home items, jewelry, and accessories. They are all great quality and I get tons of compliments on every single purchase. Many of their items are made by local artists but they have a lot of great imported items that were NOT made in sweatshops. Two quick notes: They do NOT have a public restroom (closest one is Starbucks) Please finish your coffee/drink before you go shopping to avoid horrible accidents. read more

I'd have stayed in there a lot longer to look around but the smell was overbearing! So much incense. It was also 90 degrees in there so I had to get in and get out. Cool little trinkets, gifts, pins to go through, but again, I couldn't stay in there. read more

Absolutely love it here! Quaint little place but I could spend an hour here easily. Friendly and helpful staff too!

I love Archimage's eclectic selection of unique gift items. The staff is friendly and helpful. Wish it didn't smell like patchouli. :(

Love this place! If you're a fan of different and quirky things like myself you will appreciate the unique finds here. A great place to find a gift for basically anyone in your life. The selection includes toys, jewelry, clothing, candles and incense,crystals,journals,imported goods and list goes on. $5 minimum on all credit card purchases. read more

I have to chime in here, I love these gifty boutiques and this one's no different. Props to stores who carry merch from local artisans.

I have been a customer there for over 20 years and it is the greatest store. You can buy home furnishings, calendars, clothes, jewelry, journals, soaps and scented oils. They have a large collection of tapestries, bumper stickers (you should see the ones I have on my car). They have silly toys, kids clothes, Buddha Statues, Exotic Music CDs and Musical Instrument for both kids and adults ( I own one of their Djembes). Their store is locally owned and the employees are very helpful. read more

My go-to place for birthday/christmas gifts. There is something for everyone here. I never fail at getting a well priced eclectic gift here. They will even put it in a gift bag and tissue paper for you free of charge. I have literally stopped here on my way to a birthday party and come out all set to go. read more

Great toys, instruments, clothes and decor. Lots of fun stocking stuffer items.

One of my favorite shops to find unique trinkets and treasures. Lots of cool toys for kids, home decor items, jewelry and handmade items.

This is a cute little shop with unique gift items. It's been around for years and I always love coming in here to pick up accessories and funny gifts. I also like their jewelry. The staff are so nice. And it's always a fun place to stop by. read more

My favorite place to go for jewelry, n the store is filled with lots of other fun and interesting items!!! read more

Thank god this place is still open. The late 90's were hard on the avenue and it unfortunately turned into frat boy hell, but this place is still open! I have been going here for over 15 years and always find something there. All of my sterling little hoops I buy here in singles, I get my soap here, my incense, stockings, Chinese shoes, dresses, etc. Can't say enough good things about this place. One of the best stores in the city. read more