Adorable name, friendly staff, excellent spot for vintage rare glassware and matching harder to…read morefind themed baking dishes. We were touring the 6 local "A Pickin We Should" Fulton County antique shops. I was on the hunt for jade-ite and found a few pieces, though I did not purchase given it wasn't quite what I was looking for. The prices are a bit steeper here; however, the quality of rare vintage finds is also a bit better. As others on the tour have done, the staff was eager to recommend and support other local shops, which we really appreciated their shared support for one another.

Fabulous shop! Don't let the larger fireworks sign for another shop next door fool you. Wide…read moreselection, fairly priced and Petunia is simply great to chat with in general and discuss items you're interested in. We purchased a few items today and have one on our think-about list. If you like charming antique shops, then this is a must visit store.

Buyer beware ! If you have a gift card or a merchandise…read morecredit, be sure to get it, used in a timely manner. I was shopping and proceeded to buy a few things, and was told by the two cashiers that my gift card was expired, the card did say good for one year, but it had no date on it. The cashiers were flippant when I said, I would not make my purchase and told me to have a great day. I sent two messages to the store with no response to confirm this policy because I did not know the date of my gift card as it was a returned merchandise card, no one answered my messages, with that I made several phone calls, always told to ask for someone different, finally I left my phone number, and the owner called me back to tell me that their policy is posted, the date is written on the gift card to remind you to redeem it, there is no date written on my gift card so Flirt manage to keep my $138.12. The owner did tell me she hoped it didn't leave me with a bad impression of their boutique and that again I should have a great day.

Very cute little store with a unique selection and very sweet, helpful sales girls! Stopped here…read moreon a cross country trip and picked out a dress for a wedding, cute matching belt and also lots of fun jewelry. Was very impressed with the stylish wares this boutique offered and loved finding the one-of-a-kind items they had! Highly recommend this fun store. They have really cute jewelry, hats, and even belts.

A frequent girls day out when I visit my mom & sister back in Northern, Indiana. Came today and…read morefound some beautiful pieces for purchase. The unique standout about Green Oak is their numerous and gorgeous wooden furniture pieces and willingness to do custom work for their customers. Absolutely stunning home decor both new and old.

They have something for everyone! Cute place, nice drive to get there. Christmas stuff is adorable.read more

Absolutely gorgeous and pretty large store off main street in Rochester. This is mix of local…read morevendors/booths with gift items, household items, a fantastic goat milk lotion line, antiques, modern clothing boutique style booths, and a full side candy store section. The positive energy was radiating with uplifting and upbeat music playing throughout the store. The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly.

Best cinnamon rolls, baking products, sliced meats and cheeses around! Plus much more!…read moreStop in , you'll be back for more!!!

WHYYY DOES THIS PLACE HAVE TO BE IN INDIANA??…read more We live in Minnesota. We were on a trip when I saw a billboard for this place. I was hungry for something not greasy fast food, and was drawn to the idea of snagging a deli sandwich while here. I did not expect the sheer incredible variety of food goods available here. Every aisle we browsed was like an exclamation of pointing and going "ooh!" I wanted to buy SO MUCH absolutely delicious looking stuff (especially the fruit-topped cheesecakes, pastries, and cookies... drool), as well as the various ingredients and spices and sauces and pickled veg. They had a huge pop-it-yourself popcorn selection, for example. Tons of pasta shapes. Even milk of many flavors in reusable glass (if only the world could go back to that sustainable model!). The worst part is, I only got a couple things, fully intending to stop again on our way back to Minnesota. But we left for home Sunday, when it wasn't open. It was a foolish error on my part indeed, one which I will likely never live down (until we come back out this way, and you can bet your ass I'll drop at least a hundo in here, maybe two!). The sandwich, which I did get, was quite large and I ate half then, half later. It was cool and yummy, and I appreciated the many options of bread and meats to choose from. I also grabbed a fancy bottled soda. They have an indoor seating area so you can munch inside, or there's tons of outdoor seating as well, because they have lots of their pieces on display for you to custom order! I legit wanted to buy one of their loveseat swings (complete with a fold-out cupholder in the center). They had a lot of color options available, many quite vibrant! Besides many varieties of furniture (made of reclaimed plastics in tons of fun colors), they also sell whole-ass sheds and barns and stuff. Genuinely cool. I can't lie, I'm pretty tempted to somehow get one of their loveseat style porch swings (they even come with a fold-down cupholder). Fun decor on the inside like taxidermy, with a high ceiling and wall art. The bathroom is in the back (it was a bit difficult for me to locate at first) and was clean. All the employees were friendly and helpful. I'd probably shop here weekly if I lived nearby, so it's a real shame it's nearly nine hours away!

Terrible Quality. Brand new recliner worked two whole days before it broke. They do not have a…read morereturn policy at all. Awful business practice. And then they act like you were some kind of bad person because you would even suggest returning. I have a couple of enemies that I can refer to them other than that no way. Good luck.

Tried calling to locate an item and was told she was busy and would call me back. Call hours later…read moreand get told the same excuse that she is too busy and basically doesn't have the time to look. Terrible way of conducting business, as a paying customer you'd hope they would make at least somewhat of an effort to accommodate a customer. This is the reason small town stores continue to be replaced, take your business elsewhere.

Best Walmart I've ever been to in my life! It's so clean, and organized! People were so friendly!read more

I will admit that my encounter with the Walmart Supercenter in Rochester, Indiana was relatively…read morebrief. It's located right on Main Street and pretty much adjacent to two of the three motel options in this smaller north-central Indiana community most known for its beautiful Lake Manitou. We initially contacted Walmart after I popped a tire on my wheelchair while riding the Nickel Plate Trail. It took multiple calls to get an answer, either because no one picked up or because when they did the transfer never got answered. Finally, however, we were able to get an answer and were told that, yes, they did actually have the size of inner-tube that I needed for my wheelchair. It was going to be held for us. We arrived not long after our phone call and my road support person went inside to pick it up. Sadly, we'd been given poor information and they actually didn't have what we needed. It's frustrating to go out of your way to a store having been told something was in and it simply wasn't. We'd given them the exact size we needed - so making a mistake is really not okay and it set me back. Fortunately, we were able to finally get the issue addressed in the next community we visited. Despite the error, I will note that employees were friendly and tried to be helpful. They did make a bike shop recommendation and did give the correct info regarding their hours. So, kudos for that. This store was also cleaner than many Walmarts I've visited and generally had the smaller town vibe that likely makes it a destination spot for Rochester residents. This certainly wasn't a great experience - and giving accurate information about supplies is a basic of customer service - however, beyond that this was a solid mid-range experience and I'd certainly return when in town for basic needs. I'm sure it's a great option to have it so close to a couple hotels.

A Kroger easily located not far off interstate 31 with a Starbucks inside. It seems a bit smaller…read morethan the one in Peru, but was well organized and a little low stocked - out of Kroger brand creamers and a few other things we were looking for. I was impressed with the produce quality. Did not see a florist area.

I placed my first pickup order. Mo one told me prices were only going to be good for two more days…read more And no where on the pricing for this ham says it's only good for the same. They charged me full price. I called for a refund and they told me no. What other store would not refund you when the price marked on it said $15? I don't plan on going back. I'm new to Rochester and don't find this small town store to be worth my while. I visit Walmart from now on or drive somewhere else.

My Tenderness Tour events have long taken me around the state of Indiana and, at times, even around…read morethe country. As a grassroots activist and writer/speaker, I tend to come in contact with a lot of other people who are using creativity to make the world a better place. It was during one of my trips that I ended up in the Rochester, Indiana area and ended up receiving press coverage from Shelby Lopez, a photographer who was doing work for the local newspaper. Most of my road connections end up being just that - road connections. However, I had a great experience in Rochester and nearby Peru and Shelby is a connection I've maintained. She and her friends ended up coming down to Indy for my final Tenderness Tour in 2019. When they started a project called Digital Wolf Network, I was supportive and would end up being featured in their magazine and I've even written one essay for their magazine. The Native Nook is located on Main Street in Rochester. It's a creative hub for all things Digital Wolf and is also a local art gallery that carries local, regional, and national artists who are likeminded. Essentially, it's membership-based gallery of artists who are using creativity to make the world a better place. Located right next to the Times Theater (amazing building), The Native Nook is an evening and weekend gallery. This means, it's only open evenings and weekends and does have some fluctuation. If you show up during the day, you'll most likely be disappointed unless there's some sort of special event in which The Native Nook is participating. The Native Nook hosts art, of course, along with special events, You can also rent the space and they periodically offer artist exhibits, book signings, and other appearances. The Native Nook celebrates diversity with an amazing and awesome array of different folks. Young artists are also celebrated here and empowered. Memberships for artists are surprisingly affordable, though great care is taken to ensure artists tend to be consistent with the spirit of The Native Nook. I think I'd describe that spirit as somewhere between openly progressive and intensely familial. The folks involved can be very different in some ways, yet there's such a strong creative common bond that it feels like there's a true familial devotion to one another - while I'm not from Rochester and don't get there often, I've experienced that devotion when they show up and are truly involved in my events. The Native Nook offers a glimpse inside Digital Wolf magazine, hosting space for podcasts, and hosts art from all mediums including paint, sculpture, and others. They do sell books, as well, and I'm hoping they'll include my upcoming book. I find the prices to be a wide range - there's definitely something for everyone. They've also recently added a website showing a good amount of their art work that you can also purchase online and truly be supporting a local art gallery and local artists. I'm definitely a huge fan of this warm, creative space and the people who run it. If you're in Rochester, I'd definitely check it out. If you're not in Rochester, I'd check out some local art work on their website. You can also get copies of their magazines and listen to the "On the Burner" podcast. It's awesome. Generally, accessibility is solid throughout. The entryway is accessible and the gallery itself is situated in such a way that it's easy to get around. However, if a bit of assistance is needed there's no doubt this crew will do what they can!