Lakewood (Gaston and Garland Rd.)
- Digg's Tacos (yelp) - great street-style tacos
- Tom Thumb - grocery store, no frills but very nice store
- Ace Hardware - excellent hardware store, very knowledgeable staff, beats Home Depot
Lakewood Shopping Center (Gaston and Abrams)
- Whole Foods - Upscale, Organic foods (including meats)
- Scalini's (yelp) - great Italian, pizza and other classic dishes, very good prices
Casa Linda Plaza (Garland Rd and Buckner)
- Albertson's - Grocery store, has everything, no frills
- Dugg Burger - (yelp) Great, fresh burgers, special "dug out bun"
- Torchy's Tacos (yelp) - Another great taco place, unique combinations, very good breakfast tacos
- Good Friend Package (yelp) - Highly recommend. Great sandwiches and coffee
Dallas Farmer's Market (Pearl Expy. and Taylor St)
- Farmer's Shed - (see website) - Open weekends and some weekdays. Farmer direct fresh produce
- Food Hall & Market (see website) - Open every day, many shops and restaurants
Organic (including meats)
- Natural Grocers - (website) Preston and Forest - Organic, free range
- Sprouts ( website) Grass fed, Organic meat counter