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We understand that the city of Utica can be difficult to navigate. Let us help!

Utica Community Connection aims to be the ultimate index for cultural spots and shops in the city of Utica. Need a special food item? Looking for places of worship? Is there a particular hairstyle that only someone from your culture can do? Let Utica Community Connection be your guide!

 

Cultural Clubs/Organizations in Utica

Culture Name/Website Address/Map
American IndianOneida Indian Nation2037 Dream Catcher Plaza, Oneida, NY
African AmericanMohawk Valley Frontiers ClubP.O. Box 712, Utica, NY 13503
African AmericanNational Association for the Advancement of Colored PeopleP.O. Box 25, Rome, NY 13440
Bhutanese-NepaliAssociation of Hindu Society of Utica, NYN/A
BosnianBosnian Islamic Association of Utica306 Court Street, Utica
HispanicMohawk Valley Latino Association28 Scott St, Utica, NY 13501
IrishCraobh DuganN/A
IrishIrish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley623 Columbia Street, Utica
ItalianItalian Heritage Club of the Mohawk ValleyP.O. Box 31, Utica, NY 13502
MulticulturalMidtown Utica Community Center40 Faxton Street, Utica
MulticulturalThe Center201 Bleecker St, Utica, Y 13501
MulticulturalMuslim Community Association of the Mohawk Valley1631 Kemble Street, Utica
MulticulturalRefugees Starting Over in Utica, NYN/A
MulticulturalOneida County History Center1608 Genesee Street, Utica, NY
MulticulturalSnapshots of ResettlementN/A
JewishJewish Community Federation of the Mohawk Valley2310 Oneida Street, Utica
PolishLittle Poland-Polish Community Home810 Columbia Street, Utica
Somali-BantuMohawk Valley Somali-Bantu Community Association615 Elizabeth Street, Utica

 

Ethnic Cafes/Restaurants in Utica

Culture Name/Website Address/Map
American/Italian/PolishTiny's Grill1014 State Street, Utica
African-American (Soul Food)Soul One12171 Genesee Street, Utica
Asian FusionKARMA34 Oriskany Boulevard, Whitesboro
Asian FusionThe Lotus Garden Noodle and Sushi House1011 King Street, Utica
Asian FusionNanabi Cafe106 Bleecker Street, Utica
Asian FusionSunny Restaurant527 Albany Street, Utica
BosnianEuropa Food Bar and Restaurant707 Albany Street, Utica
BosnianRuznic Market and Restaurant801 Albany Street, Utica
CaribbeanHK Restaurant and Lounge703 Varick Street, Utica
CaribbeanIsland Breeze Bar and Grill517 Mandeville Street, Utica
CaribbeanSimmer Jamaican Restaurant606 South Street, Utica
ChineseBeijing House1506 Genesee Street, Utica
ChineseChina Wok2001 Genesee Street, Utica
ChineseGrand Harmony1809 Genesee Street, Utica
ChineseNo. 1 Chinese Restaurant1122 Mohawk Street, Utica
ChinesePanda House Chinese Restaurant248 Genesee Street, Utica
ChineseWuKong Asian Restaurant435 Main Street, New York Mills
DominicanEl Barajo Restaurant672 Bleecker Street, Utica
DominicanJoel's Spanish Food1225 Park Avenue, Utica
DominicanMi Casa1315 Genesee Street, Utica
DominicanSazón Frank657 Bleeker Strett, Utica
EcuadorianTierras Tropicales Bar & Restaurant1300 Whitesboro Street, Utica
GreekAcropolis Greek Restaurant621 James Street, Utica
GreekSymeon's4941 Commercial Drive, Yorkville
GreekStathis1901 Genesee Street, Utica
IndianMinar Fine Indian Cuisine609 French Road, New Hartford
IndianTaj Mahal Indian Halal Restaurant60 Genesee Street, New Hartford
Irish5 Points Public House623 Columbia Street, Utica
IrishThe Celtic Harp805 Varick Street, Utica
ItalianAncora!261 Genesee Street, Utica
ItalianAqua Vino Restaurant and Banquets16 Harbor Lock Road, Utica
ItalianBella Regina239 Genesee Street, Utica
ItalianCaruso's Pastry Shoppe707 Bleecker Street, Utica
ItalianCafe Daniele1556 Mohawk Street, Utica
ItalianChesterfield's Tavolo131 North Genesee Street, Utica
ItalianDelmonico's Italian Steakhouse147 North Genesee Street, Utica
ItalianDesserts Beyond the Ordinary24 Bank Place, Utica
ItalianFlorentine Pastry Shop667 Bleecker Street, Utica
ItalianPellettieri Joe's927 Jay Street, Utica
ItalianJoey's 307307 Mohawk Street, Utica
ItalianRosa's Italian Bakery and Deli2644 Genesee Street, Utica
ItalianSammy and Annie Foods717 Bleecker Street, Utica
ItalianVentura's Restaurant787 Lansing Street, Utica
JapaneseMitsuba17 Ellinwood Drive, New Hartford
JapaneseSumo Japanese Steakhouse4671 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
JapaneseRed Samurai Steakhouse8562 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford
LebaneseGrapevine

120 Genesee Street, New Hartford

LebaneseKaram's Middle East Bakery and Restaurant137 Campbell Avenue, Yorkville
LebaneseLafa4666 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
LebanesePhoenician Restaurant623 French Road, New Hartford
LebaneseZeina's Cafe607 Varick Street, Utica
MexicanPedro's Kitchen4648 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
VenezuelanSun Taste's Restaurant852 Bleecker Street, Utica
VietnamesePho Vietnam8469 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford
VietnamesePho Mekong House of Noodles601 John Street, Utica

 

Ethnic Markets/Shops in Utica

CultureName/WebsiteAddress/Map
AfricanAfrican & Caribbean Central Market740 N Salina Street, Syracuse
AsianNguyen Phat Oriental Store643 Bleecker Street, Utica
AsianLucky Mey's Market1633 Oneida Street, Utica
AsianMin Htet Win Oriental Market115 South Street, Utica
Belarusian/Eastern EuropeanSenshine Market600 Culver Avenue, Utica
BosnianRuznic Market and Restaurant801 Albany Street, Utica
BurmeseGolden Burma Halal Meat Market314 South Street, Utica
EuropeanRoyal Imports1201 Albany Street, Utica
HispanicHannaford Supermarket
Very extensive selection of Goya products
1122 Mohawk Street, Utica
ItalianMuju International Groceries1026 Champlin Ave, Utica
ItalianAvico Spice Distributors729 Broad Street, Utica
ItalianBig O Bakery775 Bleecker Street, Utica
ItalianGiuseppe Bakery506 Mohawk Street, Utica
ItalianLittle Italy Imports1150 McQuade Avenue, Utica
ItalianMaria’s Pasta Shop2520 Oneida Street, Utica
ItalianNapoli’s Italian Bakery and Deli412 Culver Avenue, Utica
ItalianRoma’s Sausage and Deli2029 Bleecker Street, Utica
ItalianSammy and Annie Foods717 Bleecker Street, Utica
PolishToma's Mohawk Mini Market1160 Mohawk Street, Utica
PolishUtica cash and carry Halal Market410 Mohawk Street, Utica
PolishPulaski Meat Market1201 Lenox Avenue, Utica
PolishHapanowicz Brothers Meat Market19 Clinton Street, New York Mills

    Religious Venues in Utica

    (ranked alphabetically)

    Click here for an overall guide on places of worship in Utica, NY

    • Baháʼí
    • Buddhism
    • Christianity
    • Hinduism
    • Islam
    • Judaism
    • Russian Orthodox
    • Ukrainian Orthodox
    • Unitarian-Universalism

    LGBTQIA+ Resources

    • The Q Center by ARC Health - 287 Genesee Street, Utica
    • Planned Parenthood - 1424 Genesee Street, Utica

    Veteran Resources

    • Central New York Veteran's Outreach Center - 726 Washington Street, Utica
    • Oneida County Veteran's Services - 800 Park Ave #1, Utica
    • Oneida Veteran's Services Agency - 125 Brookley Road, Rome

    Disability Resources

    • Resource Center for Independent Living - 131 Genesee Street, Utica
    • Upstate Cerebral Palsy - 125 Business Park Drive, Utica
    • The ARC - 245 Genesee Street, Utica

    Barber Shops / Hair Salons

    • Dominican Barber Shop, 709 Bleecker Street, Utica
    • Espo & Co Salon, 2404 Genesee Street, Utica
    • Hiandra's, 1313 Genesee Street, Utica
    • Johanny Hair Parlour, 1309 Elm Street, Utica
    • L&M Hair Salon, 901 South Street, Utica
    • Leila Barber Shop, 649 Eagle Street, Utica
    • Salon One, 1209 Park Avenue, Utica
    • The Barber Company, 157 Oriskany Boulevard, Whitesboro
    • The Exclusiv Barber Shop, 1201 Albany Street, Utica
    • SK Beauty Bar / Tito's NY Barbershop, 345 Bleecker Street, Utica

    Nail Salons

    • Century Nails, 1504 Genesee Street, Utica
    • Davi Nails, 710 Horatio Street, Utica
    • Fancy Nails, 50 Auert Avenue # 9, Utica
    • Genesee Nails, 239 Genesee Street, Utica
    • JT NAILS & SPA, 50 New Hartford Shopping Center, New Hartford
    • Nails By Yan, 70 Genesee Street, New Hartford

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