Nearly all Institution facilities are currently closed to the public in accordance with state, county and organizational responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to the Chautauqua grounds is via the Main Gate only. More details here
Please consult individual establishments' websites or Facebook pages for the most up-to-date hours information.
For a current listing of open local businesses and restaurants in Chautauqua County, visit chqbuylocal.com.
Dining & Grocery
Heirloom Restaurant at the Athenaeum Hotel
Temporarily closed
Athenaeum Hotel | 716.357.5005 | Website
Enjoy delicious salads, barbecue, sandwiches, wine and craft cocktails! Curbside meals and delivery (on-grounds only) are available 11 a.m.–7 p.m. daily. Sit-down porch service at the Athenaeum Hotel is available daily from 4–9 p.m.
Afterwords Café
Located on Bestor Plaza, above the Chautauqua Bookstore | 716.357.5772 | Facebook Page
The Afterwords Café offers coffee, pastries, soups, paninis and desserts.
Takeout orders will be available seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Place your order by telephone (716-357-5772) or from the café entrance. Credit cards only.
Brick Walk Cafe
Located on Bestor Plaza
Gazebo Coffee | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily
Ice Cream | 12–8 p.m. Daily
Plaza Market
Colonnade | 716.294.5268
Groceries such as fresh produce, milk, eggs, bread and baking needs. Grocery delivery (on-grounds) is available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Delivery available. Place your order by phone.
2 Ames
2 Ames Ave. | Website | Facebook Page
Takeout dining and bakery, wine, beer and cocktails, some essential grocery items.
The Tally-Ho
16 Morris Ave. | 716.357.3325 | Website
Open daily for breakfast and dinner
Farmers Market
Massey Ave., between Main Gate and Bike Rent
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 11 a.m., featuring local vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods and other prepared foods.
Bestor Fresh Market
Bestor Plaza
Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring local vendors selling local vegetables, fruits, poultry, lamb, pork and beef, among other fresh goods.
Shopping & Services
Chautauqua Bookstore
Post Office Building | 716.357.2151 | Website | Facebook Page
Your one stop shop on the grounds for program related books, art supplies, an amazing array of gifts and cards and Chautauqua logo apparel and gifts.
Chautauqua Wearhouse
Colonnade | 716.357.4629 | Facebook Page
Ladies apparel and menswear collection, accessories; unique selection of specialty and premium brands.
GG My Love (two locations)
St. Elmo Concourse & Colonnade | 716.357.4348 | Facebook Page
Women's stylish and unique apparel, jewelry and comfortable shoes.
Gretchen’s Gallery
Colonnade | 716.969.1268 | Facebook Page
Regional art and jewelry, home decor and vintage finds.
Jamestown Cycle Shop Bike Rent
10 Massey Ave. | 716.664.4112 | Website
Pat's at Chautauqua
Colonnade | 716.357.2122 | Facebook Page
Women's apparel, accessories, jewelry, and gift items.
St. Elmo Day Spa
St. Elmo Concourse | 716.357.2224 | Website | Facebook Page
Massage, day spa, and health and beauty services
Vincenza Salon & Spa
Colonnade | 716.450.1081 | Facebook Page
