Melissa's Guidebook
Food scene
Great brunch restaurant! Saturdays and Sundays can get packed, so I would go earlier or be prepared to wait. The shrimp and grits are slamming, along with their mimosas.
76 locals recommend
Betty's
370 Virginia StGreat brunch restaurant! Saturdays and Sundays can get packed, so I would go earlier or be prepared to wait. The shrimp and grits are slamming, along with their mimosas.
Great larger burgers, and amazing truffle fries. Can be pricey, but well worth it. Amazing craft beer selection. I go here once a month +.
60 locals recommend
Allen Burger Venture
175 Allen StGreat larger burgers, and amazing truffle fries. Can be pricey, but well worth it. Amazing craft beer selection. I go here once a month +.
Has awesome southern fare. Barbecue brisket is a must, and do get the biscuits for dessert. They are scrumptious. They also have amazing prohibition style cocktails.
33 locals recommend
Toutant
437 Ellicott StHas awesome southern fare. Barbecue brisket is a must, and do get the biscuits for dessert. They are scrumptious. They also have amazing prohibition style cocktails.
Neighborhoods
Voted in top 100 for most walkable neighborhoods. This is an eclectic neighborhood with many boutiques and restaurants. During the summer there is always something to do.
35 locals recommend
Elmwood Avenue
Elmwood AvenueVoted in top 100 for most walkable neighborhoods. This is an eclectic neighborhood with many boutiques and restaurants. During the summer there is always something to do.
Grocery Stores
These are the local grocery stores
There are four grocery stores within a 1-3 mile from the Purdy location. 1.3 miles away is the Lexington Coop. This is a wonderful local market (a less expensive and compact version of Whole Foods). The have loose spices, a lot of local produce, and an extensive fresh meat, sea food, and craft beer selection. There are also delicious ready made items.
89 locals recommend
Lexington Cooperative Market
807 Elmwood AveThere are four grocery stores within a 1-3 mile from the Purdy location. 1.3 miles away is the Lexington Coop. This is a wonderful local market (a less expensive and compact version of Whole Foods). The have loose spices, a lot of local produce, and an extensive fresh meat, sea food, and craft beer selection. There are also delicious ready made items.
2 miles away. Wonderful local market. Like shopping in New York local spot. They have nice selection at great prices. Also they have great cheese selection and authentic Italian pasta and sauce. The deli sandwiches are delicious.
Please note - - - if they don’t have something in out front always ask if it is in stock as there could be items in the back of the store. They also do some deliveries.
12 locals recommend
Guercio & Sons Inc
250 Grant St2 miles away. Wonderful local market. Like shopping in New York local spot. They have nice selection at great prices. Also they have great cheese selection and authentic Italian pasta and sauce. The deli sandwiches are delicious.
Please note - - - if they don’t have something in out front always ask if it is in stock as there could be items in the back of the store. They also do some deliveries.
Coffee Shops
Places to get a delicious cup of Joe and relax like a local
We love the atmosphere. Many different types of coffee and awesome tea. They offer great Wi-Fi, small plates and larger meals. Favorites are waffles, BLT sandwiches, and omelettes.
69 locals recommend
SPoT Coffee
765 Elmwood AveWe love the atmosphere. Many different types of coffee and awesome tea. They offer great Wi-Fi, small plates and larger meals. Favorites are waffles, BLT sandwiches, and omelettes.
They have an independently owned bookstore next door, coffee and wine, Wi-Fi, and offer light snacks such as pastries. They also have sandwiches and salad. Local elmwood favorite.
31 locals recommend
Caffe Aroma
957 Elmwood AveThey have an independently owned bookstore next door, coffee and wine, Wi-Fi, and offer light snacks such as pastries. They also have sandwiches and salad. Local elmwood favorite.
This is for serious coffee lovers. It’s in the historic lafayette hotel downtown. Very chic and delicious.
15 locals recommend
Public Espresso + Coffee
391 Washington StThis is for serious coffee lovers. It’s in the historic lafayette hotel downtown. Very chic and delicious.
Tipico Coffee
Super hip atmosphere and delicious coffee.
Sightseeing
Fresh produce. Sometimes have gourmet items ver reasonably priced. Make sure to bring own bags which are located in the Purdy unit in the top drawer under the microwave.
15 locals recommend
Price Rite of Stuyvesant Plaza
250 Elmwood AveFresh produce. Sometimes have gourmet items ver reasonably priced. Make sure to bring own bags which are located in the Purdy unit in the top drawer under the microwave.