Have you seen Chruch Street Bar & Grille since their major remodeling? Come downtown and check them out -- the building does not even look like this any more!

Downtown Business Directory

Our downtown district has always been the heart and soul of our community. It embodies the true heritage and identity of Amherst. Be sure to shop and dine in our downtown district and support Amherst businesses. Help us keep downtown Amherst thriving and alive!

If you would like to add your downtown Amherst business to this directory, contact the Main Street Director.

New Downtown Businesses Become Main Street Members!

Recently, Edward Jones Financials Inc. opened an office at 229 S. Main Street, downtown. On hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony were (l to r) Main Street President, Judy Recknagel, Tim Uras, Edward Jones Financials owner, Amherst Mayor David Taylor, Main Street VP, Rosalie Currier, and Main Street Heritage Tourism Chair, Rhonda Schuler. Congratulations & welcome to Tim!Judy Recknagel, Main Street President; Mayor David Taylor, and Polly Wilhelm celebrate at the ribbon-cutting ceremoney and grand opening of Polly's Classic Touch on Church St.
Another great shop moved in downtown on April 1st - Polly's Classic Touch, owned by Polly Wilhelm, opened its doors at 215 Church Street next to the Mermaid's Tale. Polly does custom machine embroidery, and also offers embroidered clothing, switch flops (you have to see them!), and more from her new shop. Stop in, see what's new, and welcome Polly to downtown!
Opening soon - a new book store on South Main Street! Roxy's Reads and Remnants will offer new and gently used books as well as treasures from the past. Ribbon cutting for this new business will take place on Tuesday, May 27th at noon - come on out and wish them well!

And did you notice? The old Rich's Auto Body building is under renovation by it's new owner and new Main Street member, Herb LaPorte of Lifecare Ambulance. Herb has great plans in store for this location - stay tuned and watch the progress.

Get acquainted with our Spotlight Business . . . 5 Corners Bed & Breakfast.

Churches

Church of Christ

Park Avenue Methodist

St. Joseph Catholic Church

St. Peter's United Church of Christ

Amherst Congregational United Church of Christ

Old Stone United Methodist Church

Trinity Evangelical Free

591 Washington Ave.  988-4088

396 Park Ave.  988-8330

200 St. Joseph Dr.  988-2848

582 Church St.  988-4965

379 S. Main St.  988-9148

553 S. Main St.  988-4203

46485 Middle Ridge Rd.  985-2419

Entertainment

Amherst Cinema

Amherst Party Shop

Park Lanes Bowling & Lounge

278 Church St.  988-7711

271 S. Main St.  988-4132

249 Park Ave.  988-4001

Insurance & Financial Companies

Dinsmoor Insurance

First Merit Corporation

Franklin Insurance

Jankowski Financial

Lighthouse Insurance

Moore Financial, Inc.  (Unit 7)

Schiefer Insurance

Trinter Nationwide Insurance

177 Park Ave.   984-5005

160 Cleveland Ave.  984-2471

193 Park Ave. 988-7900

145 Park Ave.  988-7557

187 Park Ave.  984-3463

209 S. Main St  988-8786

225 Cleveland St.  984-2414

157 Cleveland St.  988-4461

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Law Offices (Attorneys)

Alan Anderson

Martin Conry

William Willis

James Young

238 Church St.  988-7918

141 Park Ave.  988-4537

248 Park Ave.  988-4172

101 Park Ave.  984-3551

Medical Facilities, Physician and Dental Offices

Amherst Hospital (Sharon Shafer)

Eric Stocker, OD & Stanley Lutz, OD

Lawrence M. Bartos, DDS, Inc.

Michael Musengo, DDS

Scott Iliff, DDS

Peter Stamatis, DDS

254 Cleveland Ave.  988-6000

182 Park Ave.  988-9319

255 South Main St.  988-5711

221 Church St.  988-4520

154 Park Ave.  984-2521

335 Mill St.  988-4464

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Food & Restaurants

Angelo's Pizza

Catherine's Chocolates

Church Street Bar & Grille

Dairy Mart

Hastee Tastee

Hot Dog Heaven

Olde Town Pizza

Perk Avenue Coffee Shop

Quarry Café 

Your Deli

Ziggy's Sports Bar and Grill

301 Church St.  988-5611

215 Church St.   988-1221

300 Church St.  988-7100

167 Cleveland St.  985-1730

466 Cleveland Ave. 984-2663

493 Cleveland Ave. 988-7404

195 / 129 Cleveland Ave.  984-2468

135 Park Ave.  984-2908

161 Park Ave.  988-0337

103 Milan Ave.  985-3354

193 Park Ave.  985-3663

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Salons & Barber Shops

Amherst Chop Shop, Beauty Salon

Ariel's Barber Shop

Carefully Cut, Beauty Salon

Park Avenue Salon

Ron's Barber Shop

278 Church St.  984-2604

239 Church St.   984-2639

3443 Tenney Ave.  985-2611

223 Park Ave.  988-9899

155 Park Ave.   988-9306

Shops

Amherst Party Shop / Richard's Wine Cellar

Ben Franklin

Fireplace

Frank's Shoe Repair

Mary's Bird World

Mermaid's Tale

Riddle Hardware

Ridgehill Collectibles

Rugged Blue Outfitters

Safety Service Divers

Sharon's Bridal Shop

Storybook Studios

The Frame Shoppe

Zilch Florists

271 S. Main St.  988-4132

183 Park Ave.  988-5462

175 Park Ave.  984-3097

192 Park Ave.  988-4999

258 Tenney Ave.   988-2006

201 Church St.   988-7826

263 South Main St.   988-2608

400 Tenney Ave.   988-2067

221 Park Ave  984-3006

125 Park Ave.  988-5079

176 Park Ave.   988-7205

105 Park Ave.  984-4220

209 S. Main St.  985-2002

136 Park Ave.   988-5723

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Services

Amherst City Utility Offices

Amherst Memorial Studio

Amherst Public Library

CenturyTel

Dian-A-Mite

Elite Dry Cleaners

5 Corners Bed & Breakfast

Fraley & Fox Construction

Garland-Misencik Funeral Home

Hempel Funeral Home

Higgin's Pharmacy

J & D Auto Repair

Metro Computer Resources

Midwest School of Ballet

Mischka Tailor Shop

North American Express Transportation

Paul's Sunoco

RE/MAX Homeward Bound, Thad Gregg

R. J. Perritt Homes

Stagecraft

Starbuck Builders

Town Hall

Town Planner

Wyvill Marathon

480 Park Ave.  988-3763

180 Jackson St.  988-8500

221 Spring St.  988-4230

300 Park Ave.  244-8100

134 Cleveland Ave.  988-8882

399 Cleveland Ave.   988-7081

175 Beaver Court  (440) 282-1615

133 Park Ave.  988-7292

851 Park Ave.   988-4124

373 Cleveland Ave.  988-4451

395 Park Ave.  988-4366

350 Tenney Ave.  984-2725

209 S. Main St. Unit 4   988-5200

133 1/2 Park Ave.  988-3838

174 Park Ave.  988-4127

276 S. Main St.  984-3900

428 Cleveland St.  988-7776

260 South Main Street, Suite 112  (866) 369-8151

260 S. Main St.   897-5872

162 Park Ave.  988-8881

229 South Main St.   988-5867

206 S. Main St.  988-4380

223 Park Ave. #6   988-4600

109 Cleveland Ave.  984-2221

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Taverns and Clubs

Cedar Pub

Church Street Bar & Grille

RC's Brewhouse

The Big Eaze

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Ziggy's Sports Bar & Grill

200 Park Ave.  988-2637

300 Church St.  988-7100

223 Church St.  985-9403

134 Park Ave.  984-3705

165 Cleveland Ave.  988-8102

193 Park Ave.  985-3663

Other Places to Visit

Amherst Historical Society

Central High School

Gorilla Glue Co., Regional Office

Main Street Amherst Community Center

Nordson Depot

 

113 South Lake St.   988-7255

474 Church St.  (building empty)

209 South Main St.   800-966-3468

255 Park Ave.   984-6709

555 Jackson St.  988-9411

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