Syracuse’s Curated Underground Boutiques
Located beneath Wildflowers Armory:
We curate luxury and homegrown shops/serives from Central New York and foster creative collaborations, as well as provide the most unique underground shopping experience available in
the heART of downtown Syracuse.
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UNIQUE EVENTS
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The McCarthy Mercantile: Nestled beneath Wildflowers Armory in downtown Syracuse, the McCarthy Mercantile is far more than just a retail space—it’s a thriving incubator for local creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
This underground marketplace has become a beloved destination for shoppers and makers alike, offering a vibrant mix of community, experimentation, and entrepreneurial spirit.
A Hidden Gem with Big Energy
Located on the corner of Salina and Fayette Streets, McCarthy Mercantile might be easy to miss at street level, but take a step downstairs and you’ll find yourself in a bustling subterranean market filled with personality and passion. Here, small business owners can test, evolve, and grow their ideas in a low-risk, high-reward environment surrounded by like-minded creatives.
Whether you’re customizing your own hand-poured candles or perfumes, browsing custom jewelry, vintage fashion, getting a skin fade or full color and cut, enjoying sweet treats and artisan teas, or locally made art, every Shop/service in the Mercantile tells a story—and many of those stories are just beginning.
It’s a space where:
First-time business owners can get their start with pop-ups
Online brands can move to brick & mortar physical retail.
Creatives can collaborate, cross-promote, and innovate together.
This model encourages flexibility and community over competition—ideal for an ever-evolving downtown landscape.
Community-Focused and Locally Driven
The McCarthy Mercantile is more than just a market—it's a microcosm of Syracuse’s vibrant and resilient small business culture. The space regularly hosts events, pop-ups, workshops, and artist showcases that draw in locals and tourists alike. It’s a place where the city’s creative class can come together to celebrate local talent and support one another.
Shoppers aren’t just buying products—they’re directly supporting their neighbors and helping Syracuse’s entrepreneurial ecosystem flourish.
Reach out with your Shop/Service concept!
Visit, Shop, and Support the Future of Syracuse at the McCarthy Mercantile in the heART of downtown Syracuse!
With an emphasis on showcasing luxury homegrown, handmade and uniquely Salt City businesses, We are THE destination of downtown Syracuse, NY.
Learn more about our offerings and ways to explore the Mercantile
