The Pittsford Chamber of Commerce, along with Mayor Robert Corby, and Town Supervisor, Bill Smith, welcomed Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill to Pittsford!
The new restaurant opened it’s doors on Friday, March 6. They have been opened in the Buffalo market for many years. The Pittsford location is the 2nd Rochester location to open within a week of each other. Rachel’s offers Mediterranean fare. Stop by yourself to see how fresh and delicious their food is!

UPDATED 3/28/20
This is a list of restaurants that are open and the services they are providing. Please keep our businesses in mind as a resource for your food.
Erie Grill: 41 N. Main St., Take Out 8 am- 8 pm
JoJo Bistro: 60 N. Main St. Online orders for take out W-Sat 4-8 PM
Label 7: Temporarily Closed. Can purchase gift cards for future use
Lock 32 Brewing Co.: Curbside pick up of 32 oz crowlers
Pittsford Pub: 60 N.Main St. Take-Out, Curbside, Delivery (3-5 mi radius), Grub Hub
Rachel’s Mediterranean: 5 State St., Take-Out, Curbside, Delivery
Village Bakery: Pick up or Delivery W-Sun 9-11 a.m. Order by 12pm for the following day. Starting March 20. $50 delivery minimum with $10 delivery charge.
Aladdin’s: 8 Schoen Place, Take-Out 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Benucci’s: 3349 Monroe Ave., To-Go Curbside, Delivery with Grub Hub & Door Dash
Black & Blue: Temporarily Closed. Can purchase gift cards for future use
Cheesecake Factory: Take-Out, Curbside, Delivery with Door Dash
Coal Tower: 9 Schoen Place, Limited take out menu
Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters: Carry Out M-Sa 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun 12 – 5 pm
Hungry’s: 10 State St., Take-Out
McDonalds: 3280 Monroe Ave. Drive-Thru, To-Go
Moe’s Southwestern: 3246 Monroe Ave., Take-Out, Delivery, Catering
Monroe’s: 3001 Monroe Ave., To-Go, Curbside, 50% off dinner entrees, Wine, $10 growlers
Next Door Bar & Grill: Temporarily Closed. Can purchase gift cards for future use
Olive’s Mediterranean: 50 State St., Take-Out, Curbside. Accepts Cash & Checks ONLY
Pane Vino: 3400 Monroe Ave., Take Out, Curbside
Pittsford Dairy: 44 N. Main St., selling milk, dairy products, fresh baked goods, and ice cream.
Pizza Stop: 3349 Monroe Ave, To-Go, Delivery with Grub Hub and Door Dash
Plum Garden: 3349 Monroe Ave.: 30% off orders for Active Military, First responders, social & health workers during shutdwon. Food, soft drink, Beer and Wine available for Pick Up order or Delivery through Grubhub, DoorDash and UberEats.12-8 PM
Pontillo’s Pizza: 20 State St., Take Out & Delivery Sun 12-9pm Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-1130pm
Root 31 Cafe: 3349 Monroe Ave., Take Out, Curbside, Delivery
Simply Crepes: 7 Schoen Place, Kids Eat Free, Family Meal Packs, Catering, Curbside, Delivery with Grub Hub & (soon) Door Dash
Starbucks: 24 State St., Temporarily Closed. Drive-thru locations open around Rochester
The Kitchen, 5 S. Main St., 3-Course Meal for 4+ People delivered
Wegmans: 3195 Monroe Ave., Take-Out, Curbside, Delivery
PLEASE NOTE:
This list consists of information we were able to gather. There may be additional restaurants that are offering take-out or curbside services.
The services and hours that these establishments offer may change on a day-to-day basis.
Please contact the individual businesses for further questions.
Please provide us with any information we may not have.

The Pittsford Chamber of Commerce has put together a list of resources on the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you find these resources valuable. Please click on this link for a full list:

For a limited time only, Chamber members can take advantage of free advertising on Genesee Valley Pennysaver’s Facebook page and website. They are also offering discounted print ads for Chamber members. (see below) GVP is also having a gift certificate sale that businesses can take advantage of when they run a print ad. Print ad specials for limited time: Full

This is a list of restaurants that are open and the services they are providing. Please keep our businesses in mind as a resource for your food. Updated 5/7/20
Erie Grill: 41 N. Main St., Take Out 8 am- 8 pm
Label 7: Take-Out available starting 5/14/20. All orders to be placed one day in advance.
Lock 32 Brewing Co.: Curbside pick up of 32 oz. crowlers
Pittsford Pub: 60 N.Main St. Take-Out, Curbside, Delivery (3-5 mi radius), Grub Hub
Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill: 3 State St., Temporarily Closed.
Aladdin’s: 8 Schoen Place, Take-Out 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Basin Pub: 637 Pittsford-Victor Road, Take Out with Curbside service from 4-8 pm (Place orders from 12-4 pm)
Benucci’s: 3349 Monroe Ave., To-Go Curbside, Delivery with Grub Hub & Door Dash
Black & Blue: Temporarily Closed. Can purchase gift cards for future use
Cheesecake Factory: Take-Out, Curbside, Delivery with Door Dash
Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters: Carry Out M-Sa 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun 12 – 5 pm
Jo Jo Bistro: Temporarily Closed. Can purchase gift cards for future use
McDonalds: 3280 Monroe Ave. Drive-Thru, To-Go
Moe’s Southwestern: 3246 Monroe Ave., Take-Out, Delivery, Catering
Monroe’s: 3001 Monroe Ave., To-Go, Curbside
Next Door Bar & Grill: Temporarily Closed. Can purchase gift cards for future use
Olive’s Mediterranean: 50 State St., Take-Out, Curbside. Accepts Cash & Checks ONLY
Pane Vino: 3400 Monroe Ave., Take Out, Curbside
Pizza Stop: 3349 Monroe Ave, To-Go, Delivery with Grub Hub and Door Dash
Pontillo’s Pizza: 20 State St., Take Out & Delivery until 8:00 p.m.
Root 31 Cafe: 3349 Monroe Ave., Take Out, Curbside, Delivery
Simply Crepes: 7 Schoen Place, Kids Eat Free, Family Meal Packs, Catering, Curbside, Delivery with Grub Hub & (soon) Door Dash
Starbucks: 24 State St., Take-Out and Mobile Call-Ahead available
Village Bakery: 5 State St., Take-Out available
Wegmans: 3195 Monroe Ave., Take-Out, Curbside, DeliveryPLEASE NOTE:1. This list consists of information we were able to gather. There may be additional restaurants that are offering take-out or curbside services.
2. The services and hours that these establishments offer may change on a day-to-day basis.
3. Please contact the individual businesses for further questions.
4. Please provide us with any information we may not have.This list may not include all eateries, and the list will be updated as we learn more. Please check our Facebook page for the updated lists.

Business owners and entrepreneurs in Pittsford, New York, who are looking to expand their investment potential across market sectors are poised for a breakout year as American society continues to gradually recover from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. But some legwork is still necessary as you and your team chase new opportunities in any sector of the overall market.

Create a DBA

A DBA, or doing business as name, can be a great opportunity for your business to expand into new market segments or participate in opportunities beyond your existing sales model. This can help you launch a new product range under the umbrella of your company but existing as a standalone product line.

If you operate as a sole proprietorship or a general partnership, using a DBA helps you trade with a brand name that differs from your full, legal name. Sole proprietorships and general partnerships don’t need to file entity formation papers, so these businesses often fall back on a “doing business as” moniker to incorporate a brand name that differs from their own personal identities. This is an important step for many businesses, as 81% of all small businesses in the United States are “non-employer” businesses and therefore trade as sole proprietorships or in other singular fashion.

Add New Marketing Techniques

Marketing approaches are an essential ingredient in the success of any type of business. Reaching out to a graphic designer to help create new marketing materials, for instance, is a great option. Recapturing the energy that saw your brand flourish before the pandemic is going to take all your energy, but with the help of great third-party experts in fields such as marketing, this is easier than you might think. Marketing is a core competency in any business model, and it’s used to great effect to drive new interest in brands all around the world. Creating new digital and print content that can help spark community engagement with your brand is one of the most cost-effective and historically successful measures you can take under these circumstances.

It’s helpful to use an image conversion tool when working with a marketing company. You may need to compress images to share them, but compression can wreak havoc on image quality. With a converter, you can convert JPG to PDF online and protect pixel quality with ease. It’s even possible to convert bulk files with this type of software.

Think About Your Approach to Customer Service

Customer service is one of the primary factors in a brand’s ability to maintain high-quality consumer relationships over the long term. Businesses that take pride in their customer service strategy are poised to enjoy great successes for many years to come. Consumers are turning toward businesses that can solve their problems and add a friendly face to the transaction. Working to secure partnerships and ongoing relationships with customers is a surefire way to enjoy maximum success in any new business expansion or opportunity.

The Future of Business

The future looks bright for brands that have a finger on the pulse of the marketplace. Use these strategies to ensure your business is ready for the future.Visit the Pittsford Chamber of Commerce for more ideas to enhance your business.

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Pittsford Chamber of Commerce members saluted our veterans and welcomed the CEO of the Greater Rochester YMCA, Ernie Lamour, to Pittsford for the annual Rayson-Miller Post 899 New Year’s brunch on Sunday, January 19, 2025.  Mr. Lamour, the guest speaker, talked about how YMCA programs benefit the youth in our community.  

The Chamber also wishes to acknowledge the Schottland Family Branch of the YMCA (corner of Clover and Jefferson Roads) for being a most valued Pittsford Chamber member and extraordinarily positive influence on everyone of all ages.

Every January, over pizza, chicken tenders, subs and soda, the Pittsford Chamber of Commerce salutes the employees of the Town and Village Departments of Public Works who help make every Candlelight Night a rousing success for the community. 

This ever-popular December Chamber event simply could not happen without the significant efforts of Public Works employees behind the scenes.

The celebratory luncheon at Village Hall was Wednesday, January 29.  Shown are members of public works and Town and Village administrators, who also played pivotal roles in the success of Candlelight Night!

Mark your calendars now!  Candlelight Night 2025 is Tuesday, December 2!  

We had a fantastic turnout at The Pittsford Pub & Grille for the Pittsford Chamber’s “Courtside Connections” Social on Thursday, March 20, celebrating the kickoff of March Madness! Members enjoyed great company, food, and drinks while catching the tournament action.

The evening also featured a fun raffle, and several lucky winners went home with cash prizes to make the night even sweeter.

Stay tuned for more Chamber socials in the coming months — all upcoming events will be posted on our website calendar. You won’t want to miss them!

Pittsford Youth Services board members meet 10 times a year and may be on a subcommittee if interested for a particular topic. We are looking for interested Board Member that have an interest in supporting mental health services for kids and families. Any additional expertise such as HR or technology background would be helpful but not required. Board members are encouraged to help support the agency in either a fiduciary capacity or in-kind through our events, fundraisers, etc.

Anyone interested should contact Graig Roberts at 585-233-8394.

Learn more about Pittsford Youth Services at pittsfordyouthservices.org.

Local entrepreneurs gathered at Lock 32 Brewing Co. for a lively Pittsford Chamber Business After Hours event along the Erie Canal. The evening attracted local entrepreneurs with a book signing by author and business owner Jennifer Collins, sparking great conversation and new connections.

Guests shared what they do, explored ways to collaborate, and one lucky attendee won a signed book and custom 30-day nutrition plan.

Want to host a future Chamber event? Let us know—your business could be next!

The Pittsford Chamber’s Business After Hours, hosted by Todd Longwell at Longwell Properties, was a wonderful evening of connection and community!

Local business owners and professionals gathered at the historic Pittsford Grain Tower to network, share ideas, and strengthen relationships within our vibrant business community. Guests enjoyed engaging conversations, refreshments, and a warm, collaborative atmosphere.

We were also joined by Town Supervisor Bill Smith and Village Mayor Alyssa Palmer, who shared updates and insights about what’s happening in Pittsford — making the evening even more meaningful.

A big thank you to Todd Longwell for hosting and to everyone who attended, contributed raffle items, and helped make the night such a success.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next event — another chance to connect, collaborate, and grow together as a business community!

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📸 Check out a few highlights from the evening below!