Dollar General
Discount retail chain store offering household essentials, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, and everyday items at low prices.
Overview
Dollar General at 822 Lake Ave serves the Lake Avenue corridor in northwest Rochester, NY, providing everyday household goods at discount prices. The store is part of the Dollar General chain, which operates thousands of neighborhood-format locations across the United States focused on affordability and convenience. This location sits near the intersection of Driving Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue, making it accessible to residents of the surrounding Maplewood and Edgerton neighborhoods.
What They Offer
This Dollar General carries a broad selection of merchandise across multiple departments, including:
- Food and beverages, including snacks and pantry staples
- Cleaning supplies and household essentials
- Health and personal care products
- Beauty items
- Baby supplies
- Pet food and accessories
- Seasonal merchandise
- Apparel basics for the family
- Paper products and home goods
- Electronics and auto/hardware items
The store stocks both national brands and Dollar General's own private-label DG Brands line. Payment options include major credit cards, debit cards, and personal checks.
Known For
Dollar General locations like the Lake Avenue store are built around a small-box retail format designed for quick shopping trips in neighborhoods that may lack larger grocery or department stores. The compact footprint focuses on high-turnover essentials rather than bulk quantities, keeping prices low across categories. This particular store serves as one of several discount retailers along the Lake Avenue commercial strip, with Family Dollar locations also operating within a half-mile radius.
Location & Neighborhood
The store is located at 822 Lake Ave in Rochester, NY 14613, near where Lake Avenue intersects with Driving Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Lake Avenue is a major north-south corridor running from downtown Rochester toward the Charlotte neighborhood and Ontario Beach Park on Lake Ontario. The surrounding area includes Maplewood Park and Seneca Park, both within a short drive. The store is accessible by car along Lake Avenue and sits within a walkable commercial stretch that includes other retail and service businesses. Street parking is available along Lake Avenue.
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Last updated May 15, 2026