Back to School Shopping Guide
Back to School Shopping Guide
Ellicottville Shops Share Their “Back to School” Picks. Get Your Kids Geared Up with the Coolest Items from Ellicottville’s Popular Shopping Hot Spots!
BOLD BAGS
Daff Dry Goods: 17 Washington St. • EVL, 716.699.2293
Back to school means new text books, papers, homework, your laptop… how are you going to get all of that around? Never fear! Stop in at Daff Dry Goods and get yourself a brand new book bag to put your belongings in. Featuring brands like Patagonia in many colors, styles, and patterns, you can rock a bag that suits your personal look while you travel between classrooms or across campus.
PRETTY IN PINK
Gado-Gado: 26 Monroe St • EVL, 716.699.2128, gadogadoellicottville.com
Looking for something to show off your sweet drip when you head back to school this September? Look for farther than Gado Gado. Their new line-up of clothing is rockin’ in every shade of pink. From long sleeve and short sleeve tops to an awesome pair of hot pink pants - if you want some serious shades of Barbie, then you’ve come to the right spot! Finish out your look with any of their amazing hair accessories or jewelry.
AWESOME AIR
Ellicottville Salt Cave: 32 W. Washington St • EVL, 716.699.2068, ellicottvillesaltcave.com
If you’re heading back to the dorm or moving in for the first time, you know small spaces get a little stuffy... I mean, no one likes the smell of three day old socks. It’s a good idea to think about keeping the air in that small space fresh. You can easily do that with a Salt Lamp from the Salt Cave. Thought to balance electromagnetic radiation, calm allergies, cleanse the air and raise energy levels, this is a must have item for your back to school list.
GET OUTDOORS
HoliMont Resort: 6921 NY-242 • EVL, 716.699.2320, holimont.com
After being cooped back up in the classroom all day, it would be a good idea to spend a little time outdoors. HoliMont’s hiking trails and Mountain Bike Park are the perfect place to go to stretch your legs and enjoy the changing fall foliage. Pack a picnic lunch and make a day out of traveling up to the Saddle Pond to enjoy it next to the water. You could also sign up for a Fall program. HoliMont is fun for the whole family, all year round.
BREAKFAST TREATS
Ellicottville Bake Shop: 5 E. Washington St • EVL, 716.699.9116, ellicottvillebakeshop.com
Ellicottville’s newest hot spot, the Ellicottville Bake Shop has got the perfect quick breakfast to brighten any kid’s school morning. Stop in for a decadent sticky nut bun, buttery bialy or spicy jalapeno scone. Or if it’s a really hard morning, you could indulge in a buttery frosted cinnamon bun, loaded with sugar, cinnamon, butter and soft fluffy dough. It’s a sure fired way to improve any morning before school.
MOUNTAIN COASTING
Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster: 6773 Holiday Valley Rd. • EVL, 716.699.2345, holidayvalley.com
Just because you’re heading back to school, doesn’t have to mean that your adventures are over. The Holiday Valley Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster is open year round, Friday through Sunday from 11:00am-6:00pm. With the wind in your hair and the excitement of cascading down a forest, the Sky Flyer is just the thrill you need to remind yourself the fun doesn’t stop just because school is starting back up.
GET SUPER STYLIN’
Jonny Barber Shop: 13 Bristol Ln. • EVL, 716.572.3321, jonnybarber.biz
Men’s haircare is just as important as women’s. A lot of people forget that guys need their styling products too, and Jonny Barber Shop has got some great ones! Offering Layrite Men’s Grooming Products, there is something for every look that your kids can think of. The Natural Matte Cream Pomade holds like a wax and washes out like a gel. This is the perfect thing for guys looking to do a little stylin’ this school year.
SENSATIONAL SKIN
Nature’s Remedy: 26 Monroe St • EVL, 716.699.4372, naturesremedyny.com
Nature’s Remedy loves supporting local vendors! Just in time for back to school season, they are carrying a local Whipped Tallow Balm. Simple ingredients like lemon oil and natural tallow make this balm rich in vitamins and conjugated linoleic acid, perfect for combating inflammation and dryness! Keep your skin glowing and radiant from gym to cafeteria. Come get your jar today!
TAKE A LUNCH BREAK
Katy’s Cafe: 38 E. Washington St. • EVL, 716.699.8860
Take some time for yourself after dropping the kiddos off for school with some good eating at Katy’s Cafe. Open for breakfast and lunch, whatever time you choose to come in, you will definitely leave satisfied. From their loaded breakfast burrito to one of their extremely tasty paninis, there are options for even the pickiest eaters to enjoy. Open daily so if you need a mid-week pick me up, drop in after you finish dropping off.
FINGERS & TOES
Ellicottville Oasis Spa @ Holiday Valley : 6447 Holiday Valley Rd • EVL, 716.699.8996, evilleoasis.com
You can give your hands and feet a glow up at the Ellicottville Oasis Spa before you head back into the locker rooms this year. Their manicures are a treat for the hands and include your choice of polish at the end. Keep your feet fresh and not feeling worn out with The Ultimate Pedicure, a massage to instantly relieve tired feet and end with a shiny polish for your toes, so when you put your sandals on, you’ve got your best foot forward.
PARENT’S PARADISE
Winery of Ellicottville : 14 Monroe St • EVL, 716.699.1055, wineryofellicottville.com
Back to school time is always stressful. You’ve got to get their supplies, make sure they’re ready for the bus, get prepared for a year’s worth of anxieties and student issues. Parents deserve a place to take a kid-free break from their hectic weeks. So while the kids are in class, stop into the Winery of Ellicottville and treat yourself to some excellent charcuterie and amazing local vinos before you go back to being an epic mom or dad.
SOCK IT TO EM’
The Purple Doorknob: 11 Washington St. • EVL, 716.699.2084, purpledoorknob.com
Clothes shopping for school is always so tedious, especially when you’re looking for socks. But your feet don’t have to be boring anymore. You can visit The Purple Doorknob and choose from hundreds of unique styles, from sarcastic sayings to comfortable plushes, to a ridiculous selection of food themed socks. Picking up a pair of these awesome socks will have you walking the school hallways with confidence and your feet will thank you for it
BUSSIN’ BOTTLES
The City Garage: 5 Monroe St. • EVL, 716.699.2054, citygarageskishop.com
The City Garage isn’t just a ski shop anymore. It’s open all year round and they’ve got a great selection of items for your back to school drip. You don’t want to be caught being basic, so get something unique like a hot new Rambler Jr. cup by Yeti to keep your energy drinks cold all day. Then grab some shades or maybe a new hat to add to your rizz. The City Garage can help you carry the most poppin’ back to school gear.
A NEW PAIR OF KICKS
Daily City Train: 2 Bristol Lane • EVL, 716-699-1039, dctskate.com
Back-to-school shopping means a fresh pair of sneaks! ALL LAKAI MODELS ARE DISCOUNTED 20%. We have stock for kids, women and men. Bundle your kicks with other cool stuff in the shop and save even more... Add on a DCT branded t-shirt for just $15 and/or a 187 Killer Pad backpack for just $50. These deals are only good through Labor Day Weekend, so hurry in!
MOVE IT OR LOSE IT!
Loud Underground: 2 Bristol Lane • EVL, 716.699.9162, loudperformance.com
LOUD is ready to move some inventory to make room for fall gear, so come grab a new kit at 25% off until the end of the month! Shop Fox, Troy Lee, and more. Plus, leftover cold weather riding gear is marked down 30%. NOW is the time to get the best brands at the lowest prices! Visit all our locations: Ellicottville, HoliMont Bike Park, and Bemus Point. We’ll see you in the shop, or out on the trails!
HAPPENING HAIR
Reflections Hair Salon: 39 Mill St. • EVL, 716.699.8757
New school year means it’s time for a new look. Reflections Hair Salon has got you covered. They do women, men and children’s cuts, along with color, foil highlights, perms, updos, facial waxing, spa manicures/pedicures - and now they even offer tanning. Let Monica and Sarah Lynn take care of you from head to toe. This is your one stop shop for getting yourself a brand new school year look, so you can confidently walk through those doors.
PAMPER YOURSELF
Anew Beginning Massage & Spa: 9 Monroe St • EVL, 716.699.2508, anewbeginningny.com
Attention all teachers, parents and students! Don’t let stress get the best of you! Treat yourself to some well-deserved me time before the school year chaos begins. Anew Beginning offers a wide array of relaxation services., like massages, facials, glycolic peels for deep skin cleansing and more. Call them now to schedule your appointment and start the year feeling calm, confident, and refreshed!
BLING UP YOUR BAG
The Tee Bar: 8 Washington St. • EVL, 716.699.9079
New supplies, new notebooks, binders and backpacks - we know that all sounds so boring. So how can you make the same old things look a little more exciting? Pop over to The Tee Bar and check out their wide variety of stickers and patches. From Good Vibes to Bigfoot, there is something for everyone to jazz up their school gear in a way that’s just perfect for anyone’s individual taste. Add some EVL swag to your closet too!