Local Gems
Places we love in our neighborhood!
Richardson CORE District [Includes Downtown, Lockwood, Heights, Interurban and Chinatown neighborhoods. Interesting history of our area and links to local restaurants, services and events on this site.]
Partenope Ristorante [locally owned Italian restaurant offering true Neapolitan pizza and other specialties of Naples]
Trouvi Cookies [gluten-free cookies handmade locally]
Staycation [Neighborhood coffee-shop]
TongueNCheek Ice Cream [Premium ice-cream made in-house]
Jeng Chi [Food from Taiwan and Mainland China; Bakery and dim sum]
Coco Shrimp [Hawaiian-style shrimp tacos]
Saigon Block [Vietnamese food]
Bangkok at Beltline [Thai food]
Dream Cafe [Healthy breakfast & brunch with dog patio]
Joy Kitchen 1455 Buckingham [Homestyle Korean Food]
Richardson Flags [Support the community and show your patriotism by displaying a flag on 5 holidays a year]
Bruce Miller Nurseries [Plants, garden supplies and advice]
Information for New Neighbors
Welcome to the neighborhood! Below you’ll find some information we found helpful when we were new to the area.
City of Richardson
Water service, trash pickup, bulky trash pickup, schools, neighborhood associations and HOAs, library, senior center, recreation facilities, local parks and pools. City of Richardson New Resident Guide
Non-city services
Links to gas, electric and phone/internet service.
Some like to use Texas Power Guide or Energy Ogre to choose their electric service.
Donate Unused Items
Goodwill drive-thru donation center 1775 N Plano Rd
Simply Grace Thrift Store 580 W Arapaho
Events
The City of Richardson sponsors events for a range of ages and interests.
Grace Communion Richardson offers Richardson Neighborhood Skills Camp and an Easter Egg Hunt 3pm on Easter Sunday afternoon at Huffhines Park.