ABCs of Lodi shopping

A is for antiques, b is for books. C is for cookie cutters, and d is for dog treats.

Name a letter of the alphabet, and there is likely to be a matching item found in any one of Lodi’s numerous stores.

In downtown Lodi alone, shoppers can spend hours browsing in shops ranging from Tom’s Used Books — whose name lives up to its product — to 2 Illuminate, which offers a variety of candles and other gifts.

The cook determined to find that perfect kitchen gadget is likely to find it at Lodi Cooks, and the antique and clothing shops are numerous.

As if that’s not enough, the rest of Lodi is filled with other stores.

Department stores including Mervyn’s and J.C. Penney are always a safe bet, and low-priced goods can be found at Target, Big Kmart and Wal-Mart. Home improvement and gardening supplies are plentiful at Orchard Supply and Hardware and ACE, as well as the newly opened Lowe’s.

For name-brand clothing at discount prices, Marshall’s and Ross Dress For Less have plenty to offer, and they’ve even got household items.

Bargain shoppers can also drive about 15 minutes north to Galt, where a weekly outdoor flea market offers a variety of wares every Tuesday and Wednesday. In Lodi, the May and October Street Faire provides hours of walking and hundreds of booths.

Additionally, throughout the summer months, Thursday night farmers markets in downtown Lodi offer a range of fresh produce, as well as booths offering novelty items including cleaning products and jewelry.

For fine jewelry, stop by John Borelli Jewelers on School Street in downtown Lodi.

Those looking for more unique gifts can browse downtown shops such as Frames and Fine Things, which offers items featured in its name, as does Roger’s Railroad Junction and Hobbies.

Looking for specific furniture? Scott’s Bare Furniture and Minerva’s Furniture are both located in downtown Lodi.

And one-of-a-kind clothing may be found at Secondhand Rose or Christensen’s. For children’s clothing, stop by Zoop-A-Loop, also located downtown.

When in doubt and needing a present, gift certificates are never a bad thing. Lodi has a variety of restaurants and specialty stores, and even passes to the 12-screen movie theater are bound to make someone’s day.

Specialty food items are also available at Lodi Nut Company, as well as Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

And, when in doubt, simply walk down School Street and its adjoining side streets, or cruise down Kettleman Lane. Shops are plentiful, as are eateries and coffee shops for those who have simply shopped until dropping.

2 Illuminate
11 N. School St.
366-2363
Candles, lotions and gifts.

Christensen’s Fashions
5 N. School St.
369-4376
Women’s clothing and accessories.

Frames and Fine Things
18 W. Pine St.
333-1246
Frames and small gifts.

J.C. Penney
2422 W. Kettleman Lane
367-1221
Family clothing and housewares.

John Borelli Jewelers
9 N. School St.
368-5757
Fine jewelry.

Big Kmart
520 S. Cherokee Lane
333-0220
Household merchandise.

Lakewood Drugs
125 Lakewood Mall
368-6636
Collectibles and gifts.

Lockeford Corner Antiques
13480 E. Highway 88, Lockeford
727-3546
Antique furniture, toys and accessories.

Lodi Cooks
5 N. School St.
334-5751
Cooking pans, utensils and novelties.

Lodi Nut Company
1230 S. Fairmont Ave.
334-2081
Dried fruit and gourmet candy. Gift packages of peanuts, almonds and other nuts.

Lots of Deals Inside
545 W. Lockeford St.
369-0952
Antiques and rare knick-knacks.

Lowe’s
1389 S. Lower Sacramento Road
339-2600
Home maintenance items, furniture and plants.

Marshall’s
2429 W. Kettleman Lane
365-0992
Discounted name-brand clothing, shoes and housewares.

Mervyn’s
530 W. Kettleman Lane
334-5500
Clothing, shoes and housewares.

Roger’s Railroad Junction and Hobbies
105 S. Sacramento St.
334-5623
Model trains, tracks and accessories.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
115 S. School St.
339-8275
Fudge, truffles and other candy.

Rollin’ In Dough
425 N. Sacramento St.
367-0884
Home-made cookies

Ross Dress for Less
340 W. Kettleman Lane
369-1386
Bargain clothing, shoes and housewares.

Secondhand Rose
14 N. School St.
339-1166
Antiques, furniture and collectibles.

Scott’s Bare Furniture
16 W. Pine St.
334-4821
Unique wood tables, cabinets and more.

Spaans Cookie Co.
465 C St., Galt
745-1974
Home-made cookies and desserts.

Target
2355 W. Kettleman Lane
369-9371
General merchadise.

The Clothes Closet
16 N. School St.
333-2302
Used clothing.

Tom’s Used Books
108 N. School St.
369-1453
Used fiction and non-fiction books.

Vine and Branches
110 W. Oak St.
334-9309
Christian books, music videos and jewelry.

Wal-Mart
2350 W. Kettleman Lane
368-6696
General merchandise.

Zoop-A-Loop
40 Downtown Mall
367-1444
Clothing for babies and children.

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