Downtown Tracy
SHOPPING
The streets of Downtown Tracy are lined with shops that evoke a cool, urban feel. In between swanky eateries that boast chic seasonal menus sit charming boutiques that offer the best in home furnishings with a handmade twist, highend make-up, and more. Don’t forget to fuel your trip with a customized cup of Joe at Barista’s before exploring all Downtown Tracy has to offer.
FINA STOCKTON
Stop in for every day looks, wine tasting attire, party dresses, shoes, sunglasses, jackets, purses, jewelry, and more—all abreast the latest fashions, and crafted by the hottest designers. True Religion, Seven, Hudson, Dolce Vita, Gucci, Wildfox Couture, and Nicole Miller are just the tip of this boutique’s inventory iceberg. 240 Lincoln Ctr., Stockton, (209) 478-5670
Fleet Feet STOCKTON
SWEET TOOTH Feel your blood sugar dropping
from an intense day of retail therapy? Stop by one of these centrally located shops along your venture and satisfy your sweet tooth, too.
THE FRUIT BOWL
Since the late 40s The Fruit Bowl has offered an abundance of fresh, locally grown, and handmade goodies. Stop in for breakfast or lunch for delectable baked goods and Italian imported coffee—and fresh salads, sandwiches, and homemade quiche and zucchini torta. Of course, you’ll need to bring a piece of the magic home, in pie form. The Fruit Bowl’s claim to fame is made from scratch and baked on site daily. Hit their Farm Market on your way out to stock up on tree-ripened fruit, picked-daily vegetables, and nuts, jams, honeys, and olive oils. (209) 931-1196, TheFruitBowl.com
FROSTED FLOUR CAKERY & SUPPLIES
End your Downtown Lodi shopping experience on a sweet note, and stop by Frosted Flour on your way out. This custom bakery specializes in wedding cakes and gorgeous, decadent desserts that taste as
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good as they look. Choose from an assortment of specialty cupcakes (with flavor favorites like carrot cake and red velvet), cookies, cake truffles and more. (209) 369-2253, FrostedFlour. com
TOOT SWEETS BAKERY CAFÉ
Fresh is everything at Toot Sweets, where menu items are made daily from scratch! The bakery/café got its start in Berkeley in the late 70s before planting roots in Stockton. Only the highest quality ingredients make up their unique food and drink offerings that range from lunch items like soups, sandwiches, and salads to bakery sweets including cakes, tarts, cheesecakes, pies, cookies, eclairs and more! TootSweetsBakeryCafe.com, (209) 4746692
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
This Lincoln Center bakery serves up delicious treats in drool-worthy flavors—from classic carrot to delectable cinnamon swirl. Grab a bite-sized bit for the road with a marvelously miniature bundtini (sold by the dozen), or go for broke with the whole damn cake. NothingBundtCakes.com, (209) 957-2253
Run, don’t walk, to the retail chain that specializes in shoes, apparel, and accessories made for the athletically inclined. Runners will drool over the collection of goods designed to pamper their feet and fuel them in their next endeavor. From short sprints to massive marathons, Fleet Feet is a one-stop shop for all things running. 277 Lincoln Cntr., Stockton (209) 952-1446, FleetfeetStockton. com