Yavel’s list:
Best Loaf - Lopez Bakery - 5th ave bet 18 th and 19th St. The bread is very good and cheap. I always get the 7 grain. They make a nice loaf, but stay away from the pastry. The bread is baked fresh every day, but the other stuff tends to be stale. Haven’t tried the tamales yet.
Bakery - Two Little Red Hens - 8th Ave. They’re expensive, but so good.
Bodega/small grocer - La Dolce Vita - 7th Ave - Clean store and nice owner, also has a good beer selection
Toy Store - Toy Space on 7th ave around 13th - Nice selection of toys, if a bit overpriced. This place has saved me on a few occasions when I had to get a quick gift for a kid. There’s also a place on 5th ave, but I can’t remember the name.
Children’s Shoes - Windsor Shoes - Prospect Park West - The staff is very helpful and they have a good selection.
Pizza - Pino’s La Forchetta - 7th Ave - classic pizza joint
Coffee Shop - 6th ave and 12th St - Red Horse Cafe - good coffee and not crowded
Sandwich shop - Pollios - 5th Ave - Good hoagies and specialty foods. It has a nice, neighborhood feel.
