A book store would be nice. Maybe with a combination of new and used books, and offering services (author signings, discussion group, ordering) that would make it a viable alternative to shopping online and Barnes & Noble. So, for purposes of discussion, that's what I would like to see.

A hip seafood restaurant with tapas options and a bar. Something beautifully ethnic yet family friendly.

I'd like to see an expanded bicycle shop with a good repair service, larger range of bikes, helmets, equipment for sale and -- most especially -- for rent. I'd like to see Lexington become better known as a destination for bicyclists, given that the Bikeway runs as a sort of spine through the entire town, and it's on a very popular bike route for on-street cycling as well. So more bike stuff for sale/rent in town!!

I agree with Paul Rubin, a bookstore would be nice to have, perhaps not unlike the Upper Story shop that had a great variety of used titles. Currently the only used books for sale seem to be at Cary Library.

Great ideas so far, you guys. Keep 'em coming!

I'd love to see a high-end clothing consignment shop, like Second Time Around.

Oh...and a pub would be nice. Not a restaurant with a bar....but a real pub serving local craft beer where locals could hang out.

I just took a walk through the center and ended up wondering what residents thought about the number of banks, compared to the number of bookstores, pubs, and consignment stores. What does the number of banks say about the accessibility of Lexington Center to small businesses?

Banks and real estate offices seem to be our most accessible destinations in the center. I personally would love a place to have breakfast-I miss the Pewter Pot type of restaurant that was here when we moved into town. And some family restaurants that are not Italian or Asian would be nice.

This discussion is great! I can speak for my husband and about 10 of our friends in saying we'd love to see a pub. A great little historic tavern with local beers would be perfect. My #2 and #3 votes would be for a breakfast type place and a seafood restaurant.

Couple of ideas:
- A restaurant/bar where people could meet and get to know each other
- A diner with a nice breakfast bar where people could meet
- A restaurant where parents could take their kids to do arts and crafts, games

Annas Taqueria, Comella's, or a pub

In order of preference, I would love to see a nice pub/bar, breakfast/brunch place, or clothing store (to make up for the loss of Cohoes!)

I think that a breakfast/brunch place like the one we used to have on Mirriam Street (name?) would be great, but a consignment shop would be even better, or a lower-cost clothing store like the old Decelle's.

As owner of nourish restaurant just wanted to remind everyone that we have a terrific selection of local beer, an expanded bar area that offers live music Friday and Saturday nights with an open mike on most Tuesday nights. We have local fish on the menu from dayboats in Boston and will be expanding our offering of fish/seafood as our relationship with Red's Best (seafood supplier) develops. Just wanted to let people know that we already offer what some have been asking about on this comment list! I have met the owner of the new high-end consignment store that is moving in next door to us and she's really lovely and I'm sure her shop will be a terrific addition to the Center. Thanks

I really miss the shops that we used to have where you could get a nice pair of gloves for winter or lingerie or baby gifts. The little glove shop on the corner of Waltham St was a jewel , and
Decelle's had everything, even though it got too packed with merchandise at the end.
It really bothers me that I have to go to Waltham or Burlington or Bedford to get the simple
things we all need in our daily lives. In Lexington Center you can eat and bank till the cows come home, but that's about it. Thank heavens for the longevity and quality of Michelson's Shoes and Theatre Pharmacy and Spectrum Music!

I think a diner would be terrific! When we moved here in 2005 that was the one thing I missed for Sunday mornings.

How about a shop for nice baby items/gifts?

By the way, Ted mentioned a great idea above: a restaurant to take the kids to where parents could eat and kids could do arts/crafts! I've heard there's something like that in Concord and Cambridge.

We really miss Decelles for reasonable baby gifts and children's clothing,a good ,down to earth breakfast place and the book store that used to be where the consignment shop is going.The reason they are gone is because the rents are too high!We'd love to see a pub. I think we have plenty of banks, realtors,and fingernail places. I'd also like an Anna's!!!!!And a hardware store in the center, but the real problem here is the high rent.If the owner has a vacant space,I believe they just take it off their taxes - so, not much incentive to have more reasonable rates. And thank god for great places like Theater Pharmacy!!!!! And the movie theater!