Meet Scott of Daddio's Diner!
When you’re looking for a neighbor spot that serves up old-school comfort food with some retro charm and a deep sense of community and care, look no further than Daddio’s Diner (134 W Wilson St.) The diner began as a lifelong dream of owners Scott and Terry Beltran. Their goal was to fuse together their passions for food and community, oldies music and nostalgic decor, and a place for family and friends to gather and create memories. For over 18 years, they have been making that dream a reality in the heart of downtown Batavia.
Daddio’s is the place where locals have their favorite spot at the counter, where kid’s eyes widen playing I-Spy as they await their “record-sized” pancakes. It’s a place where anyone, no questions asked, can redeem free food with a “cup of kindness” ticket from the community board, generously supported by our community for years as part of our “Pay It Forward” program. The walls read “ I am Everyday People,” a lyric from the famous song by Sly and the Family Stone, which also serves as the motto that fuels the energy of the diner. Daddio’s Diner is a place for everyone, to enjoy soul-warming food alongside the people they love.
In addition to offering breakfast (all day), lunch, and dinner from the regular menu, Daddio’s also features weekend specials that center around the holidays, retro music, cult classic films, or beloved community events. Stop in and see why Daddio’s has been a cornerstone of the community for over 18 years.
Meet Paula of Paula's Couture Consignment!
Paula Mueller opened Paula’s Couture Consignment in November of 2018, carrying clothes size 0 to 3X. Seeing a niche needed in downtown Batavia for affordable fashion she took a chance on herself and her abilities to find that one of kind piece that will keep you returning to see what is in the store.
Paula has fun live fashion shows on Facebook every Wednesday at 7Pm. She also is a great resource for styling and will schedule to come to your home for closet cleaning and styling help. Paula’s passion for fashion has been since childhood and she has been styling and doing fashion shows for others for the last 10 years.
Paula’s is a relaxed environment where everyone is comfortable to come check out the inventory! The store also carries Uplifter Stickers and handmade jewelry by Believe_n_design for one of a kind pieces that will bring together any look. Stop by to see what works for you Wednesdays through Saturdays 10-6 and Sundays from 12-4.
Kiss The Sky became a reality in 1996, after having been a dream for about 30 years or so, when the independent retail compact disc and vinyl record store opened up in the Windmill Shopping Center located on Randall Road in Batavia.
For the first 10 years on Randall Road, Kiss The Sky became a home to music lovers of all shapes and sizes, and belonging to ages and genres of all kinds. The store was unique in the Chicagoland area in that it featured a built in professional sound stage, which the store still features in its current home of the past 12 years in Downtown Batavia, and now includes a sound system that many live music venues would love to have themselves.
Over the years, more than 2,500 full band or solo artist performances have taken place on the Are You Experienced Stage of Kiss The Sky.
The Kiss has grown, shrunk and grown and has remained a key component in the world of the Independent Record Store. There are approximately 2,000 indie stores currently operating in the US today and less than 75% of them have been around for longer than 25 years. Kiss the Sky has been in operation for nearly 28 years now.
Steve, the owner, was born in Salzburg, Austria and, because of being an Army Brat for the first 15 years of his life, has lived in Frankfurt and Munich, Germany, and Arizona, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota and Illinois. The Fox River Valley of Illinois is his favorite living spot on the planet and will undoubtedly remain so until the game is over.
Since he was four years old and watched Elvis' first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show with his Mom, to seeing his favorite band The Kinks for the first time when he was 12, to seeing Hendrix and Cream in 1968, and continuing to attend music concerts and festivals all over the US and parts of Europe, his life's focus has been family first and music second. And what he's always done to put food on the table and to keep a roof above the family's head has been a close third.
Music is love ... Steve loves music ... Kiss The Sky is music!
Peaks and Valleys Perinatal Counseling and provides trauma-informed therapy tailored to the perinatal period, which includes trying to conceive, pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. The practice opened in 2021, and soon found its home in the historic Newton House at 11 N Batavia Avenue, which offers a comforting and serene environment for clients as they face the unique challenges of this transformative time.
The practice is led by Missy Hem, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist, who brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work. As a mother who has lived through postpartum depression and anxiety, Missy understands firsthand the “high highs and low lows” of the perinatal period. Missy also lives in Batavia with her daughter Vaughn and husband Virak, which deepens her connection to the community she serves. Her background in mental health and birth work ensures that clients receive compassionate care that prioritizes their mental well-being, guiding them toward a place of restoration and confidence throughout their journey. Peaks and Valleys is dedicated to addressing both individual and environmental factors that impact mental health, ensuring a holistic approach to care.
With over 20 years in the wellness industry and a deep-rooted love for tea from her Irish roots, owner Missi Hartman, has always been passionate about quality living. In 2016, she founded The Tea Tree in Downtown Batavia to make healthy, clean living accessible and worry-free. Their shop offers a delightful selection of loose leaf teas, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, spices, essential oils, accessories, and locally made treasures. Whether you're eager to learn new recipes, find a peaceful spot to relax, or discover the perfect gift, The Tea Tree is your go-to destination.
Thrown Threads is a Dirty Clay Co. and Earth Knots collaboration who got their start in Batavia during the 2022 and 2023 Batavia Boardwalk Shop seasons! Now located at 125 S Batavia Ave, (just 2 doors down from New Moon Vegan!), Megan and Stacey sell a collection of handmade goods including pottery, macrame, weavings, stained glass, and looseleaf teas.
Megan and Stacey's true passion is sharing their craft with the community via their workshops and classes! They offer a wide range of workshops from wheel throwing date nights to macrame ladies nights! You can check out their upcoming workshops at the links below or stop in to say hi while you shop handmade retail and gifts.
Macrame & Weaving Workshops: www.earthknots.com Pottery Workshops: www.dirtyclayco.com
Retail Hours: Thursday & Friday 12-6, Saturday 10-4, Sunday 11-4
MoJo is a bespoke sewing shoppe that offers handmade purses, pouches, wallets, accessories and so much more. Maria (Mo) and Joette (Jo) are the mother/daughter duo behind it all.
They started sewing in 2010 and began selling their items at local markets and shows. In 2021, they opened their first dedicated space at the Batavia Boardwalk Shops! It was an amazing experience within a very supportive community that allowed them to open a permanent brick and mortar location in the heart of downtown Batavia.
MoJo is located at 2 E. Wilson St with their fellow Boardwalk Shop alum, Pretty Pages. Stop in and see what they can create and personalize for you!
Born from founder, and lifelong animal lover, Andy Wood's burnout after many years in "Corporate America", CaDo & Company was established to provide a unique opportunity to cat and dog lovers by offering products to celebrate the love they have for their pets. Andy and his partner, Andy Guerrette, wanted a location with a "small hometown feel" and pedestrian traffic.
CaDo & Company is not another pet store. They cater to all members of the family... pet lovers and their pets. You can find home decor items, housewares, clothing, stationary items, books, artwork, toy, games... everything dog and related. They also carry upscale pet items like beds and carriers, bath and body items and handmade dog apparel.
It is the intent of CaDo & Company to provide high-quality upscale products designed to improve the lives of cherished pets and those who love them. CaDo & Company will only source from reputable businesses whose products are of the highest quality and whose business practices show integrity, support of local artistry, and environmental responsibility.
Meet Cheryl "CryBaby" Cryer from CryBaby Wellness/Urban Apothecary, a woman-owned formulator, maker, and wellness space located on First St. in Downtown Batavia.
Uniquely local with a national reach, they make premium, small-batch natural wellness products to help with pain, sleep, stress and so much more including their pet-care brand (and pet shop) right next door, Fat Sam's for Pets.
Cheryl started her companies in 2017 after a self-guided, doctor-approved journey prioritizing natural healing over pharmaceuticals. A formulator, educator, and maker, you can find her bulk and finished products at select small shops, wellness providers, and by specialty foodservice professionals across the US. Cheryl has an MBA from University of St Francis (2004) and recently earned a certification in medicinal plants from Cornell University (2022).
Shop their small-batch natural wellness products at 102 and 104 First St or online at urbanapothecarey.shop
At Special Occasions, they believe that shopping for your dream dress online is not the same as in store. They believe you should touch, feel, and see the endless possibilities as you search for your dream dress. A knowledgeable stylist is there to guide you.
In store, you will find each season’s most sought after styles and must-have dresses. They will complete your look with all of the details that make the ordinary more extraordinary.
Visit them for a shopping experience you will never forget. They don't just sell dresses, they sell dreams!
you+ Medical Aesthetics is the first physician-led med spa in Downtown Batavia. They provide personalized non-surgical and cosmetic face, body and skin treatment plans. We also provide customized, comprehensive, evidence-based weight loss treatment.
Their goal is to make medical aesthetics more approachable and inclusive by providing top-tier care for patients of all ages, ethnicities, and genders.
They create comprehensive treatment plans that focus on the pillars of facial rejuvenation so you look amazing no matter your age.
They want patients to leave the clinic feeling confident (and recognizable!) knowing that medical aesthetics is as much about health prevention and maintenance as it is about how you look and feel!
Enjoy a cozy environment and delicious food and drinks for all at Sidecar Supper Club. The kitchen prepares everything from scratch: grinding burger meat, smoking bacon varieties, inventing signature homemade tater tots. As a music venue: during the winter, guests gather around the 'fire' for an intimate acoustic listening experience and during the summer months the Beer Garden features the best regional bands and talent for a party under the stars, every weekend. They contribute free family-friendly entertainment on Batavia's River Street Woonerf two nights a week: Team Trivia Thursdays and Bluegrass Sundays. During these nights, you might even catch owner Melissa serving on roller skates. It's a fun place to meet your neighbors and hang out with friends, new and familiar. You'll feel right at home on your first visit.
Limestone Coffee & Tea is a charming coffee shop located in the heart of historic downtown Batavia. Limestone's owners, Joy and Leah, are great friends who became business partners and coffee shop owners in 2018! They have a fantastic team of baristas who carefully handcraft each drink ordered. Limestone is known for its small-town community feel and inclusive, welcoming environment. Follow their active social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram @LimestoneCoffeeAndTea.
A staple of Downtown Batavia's landscape, Foltos' was founded over seventy years ago, by his father, Joe Foltos. The shop retains the ambiance of yesteryear and is a favorite stop of local residents.
Visit Craig and his great team of stylists and feel like you've stepped back to a time when shop keepers had time for a joke and a chat with their customers.
An advocate for our downtown community, Craig is currently selling "Peace on Earth" mugs- with a portion of the proceeds going directly to the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. A perfect gift for the holidays!
While the roots of Healing Arts have been passed down through the generations, Rodrigo and Gina opened the official business doors to Healing Arts Metaphysical Center in Batavia in 2013. With well established gifts from his mother, combined with the wisdom of his life’s journey, Rodrigo and the Healing Arts family have dedicated their path to sharing this wisdom with others. To support everyone on their healing journey, they strive to bring harmony and balance to the mind, body and soul. Visit them at 4 E Wilson St. and https://healingartsmetaphysical.com.
The Book Shop located at 15 N. River Street opened in 2018. It is founded on the beauty of story and education. What was once considered a silly idea has become a much loved communal space for book lovers of every generation. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/thebookshopbatavia/.
Coast Hair Salon opened in 2014 when Sydney Fink felt a calling to create a team based work environment that empowers independent stylists. The name Coast Hair Salon developed as Sydney found herself traveling to style clients from coast to coast. Sydney holds 21 years of experience in the beauty industry. Her work has been seen on notable television shows, print ads and major red carpet events. In 2018, Sydney fell in love with a charming historic storefront located at 115 S Batavia Ave in Batavia, IL. With a little hard work and determination the storefront quickly became the proud home of Coast Hair Salon.
The stylists at Coast specialize in the finest quality hair color, cut & hair extensions, providing the best services to our local community and travelers from all over the country. You will also find a selection of certified clean & cruelty free high end hair care products along with a moral obligation to reduce the chemical overload within the salon experience.
Bocaditos Cafe opened its doors in 2019 with the aim to make all of Batavia (and beyond) crave empanadas. Bocaditos relocated in 2021 to the Newton House, thanks to the support of a community that fell in love with the Argentine recipes. Bocaditos Cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating, carryout and delivery, and can be rented out for private parties. Offerings include the infamous empanadas, along with sandwiches, salads, desserts, curated wines and beers, and handmade artisan gifts.
Pretty Pages began as a book lover’s brand in 2017 selling online and at local markets. Meli opened her first physical location at the Batavia Boardwalk Shops in 2021, offering gifts and décor made from old books and sheet music. Pretty Pages opened its first brick and mortar in 2022 with an expanded assortment of books, stationary, party supplies and the bookish items the brand was built on. Meli is so excited to announce her newest location with partners MoJo Handbags Et Cetera. in beautiful downtown Batavia at 2 East Wilson St opening in July!
Hearth & Hammer began as an online literary candle brand in 2014. In 2019, they opened their first brick & mortar location at 319 Main Street in Batavia, IL. Thanks to the incredible support of Batavians and their belief in shopping local they are expanding our business into a new larger flagship location at 160 First Street in Batavia this summer. Annie and Andy's roots run deep in Batavia and they love being a fabric of its past, present and future.
