Better in Batavia

Visit Downtown Batavia for drinks and dining, unique shopping experiences, the Batavia Boardwalk Shops, Markets, and events all year round. Batavia MainStreet is your downtown non-profit, small business and community advocacy group.
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Cocktails in the Park

26 July
Tickets will go on sale June 1, 2025.   Cocktails in the Park has been Batavia MainStreet...
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Block Party & Taste of Batavia

31 August
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at the Downtown Batavia Block Party & Taste of Batavia! The party in...
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BatFest

25 October
Join over 5,000 ghouls at Batavia's Halloween family event, BatFest!  This event includes downtown ...
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Holiday Sneak Peek

06 November
Check out what our Downtown Batavia shops have in-store for the holidays! Participating businesses w...
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Winterfest Art Market

14 November
Kick off your holiday shopping at this three-day market, featuring hand crafted art and goods cr...
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Your help is vital to the success of Batavia MainStreet. In 2023, more than 150 volunteers contributed nearly 1,200 hours of time to Batavia MainStreet projects!
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John of Pal Joey's Restaurant

Meet John Hamel of Pal Joey’s Restaurant!

Providing a welcoming gathering place for the Batavia community has been a priority at Pal Joey’s since it opened on North River Street in 2012.  Welcoming everyone, from casual diners of family and friends to large group celebrations, is what they do best.

Serving Italian American food in a family-friendly casual environment, while offering happy hour and daily drink specials, Pal Joey’s has been considered a top fan favorite in the Chicago area since they originally opened in 1973. Not surprisingly, the most popular menu item is the pizza! The crust is an old family Italian bread recipe offered in several different types including pan, thin, super thin, stuffed, cauliflower, and gluten-free. The menu features salads, sandwiches, pastas and more. Catering is also available.

Giving back to Batavia and the surrounding communities is very important to John and the whole team at Pal Joey’s. “We proudly support, and have never said no to any person, school, church, sports team or club, charitable organization, or family. It’s the right thing to do. Your support of us allows us to support the community. We look forward to serving you!”


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We provide free support to small business merchants in our downtown special service area. Our programs include: The Batavia Farmers’ Market, The Artisan Collective, and the Batavia Boardwalk Shops.
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