Thanksgiving Hours
Happy Thanksgiving
We are open 7am- 2pm for Thanksgiving 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving from your Lexington Cooperators!
We are grateful for you, our community.
Wendel’s Turkeys are HERE!
🦃 Wendel’s Turkeys Are HERE!🦃
Monday, November 24th!
Since 1945, three generations of Wendel’s family farm have been providing Western New York with high quality Thanksgiving turkeys. Raised in East Concord, NY, Wendel’s turkeys are barn floor raised and fed a specialty whole grain diet for exceptional flavor. Their birds are processed with only fresh water - no preservatives or self basting oils - ensuring a pure, wholesome turkey. With deep roots in the community, Wendel’s is a proud local tradition you can cou t on to bring quality to your holiday table.
Turkeys Arrive at the Co-op
Turkeys Arrive at the
Co-op
Turkeys at the Co-op, from family farms to your table! Our all-natural turkeys are more than just your centerpiece of your Thanksgiving feast -- they're a reflection of care, quality and tradition. Raised without hormones, antibiotics, or animal by-products, you can trust that our turkeys have been treated humanely from family farm to table. Don’t wait! Plan ahead and pre-order your turkey in the size and brand of turkey you need. Plan ahead for an easy pickup the week of Thanksgiving. We make it simple, stress-free, and ready for your holiday table!
Plainville Farms: On family farms across New York and Pennsylvania, Plainville turkeys are raised with care and respect for natural farming practices. With access to fresh water and feed on their own schedule, these birds thrive on a vegetarian diet. For those seeing even higher standards, Plainville Organic turkeys are fed certified organic feed and raised to USDA organic standards. With Plainville, you’re choosing a farm that never uses antibiotics - ever.
NEW! Oink & Gobble: Oink & Gobble is a multigenerational family of Amish farmers based in Seneca County, NY. Their turkeys are raised hormone-and antibiotic-free on open pasture, where they can forage naturally in fields and woodlands. The bird’s diet is supplemented with non-GMO corn and roasted soybeans for balanced nutrition. As part of a cooperative of farms, Oink & Gobble helps bring local, responsibly raised poultry to families across our region each holiday season.
Mary’s Air-Chilled Heritage Fresh Turkey: These turkeys represent the best of American heritage breeds- naturally bred, free to run, fly and forage. Their active lifestyle leads to larger thighs and slightly smaller breasts, giving Mary’s Heritage turkeys a richer, deeper flavor thank your typical bird. What sets these turkeys apart is the air-chilling process, a method that locks in natural juices and flavor without the need for added water. Unlike water-chilled turkeys, air-chilled enhances the texture and taste, resulting in a turkey that’s truly exceptional. Perfect for those looking to bring something extraordinary to their Thanksgiving table.
Martha Mitchell Friendsgiving
This Thanksgiving, Lexington Co-op is honored to support the incredible work of Martha Mitchell Community Center as they prepare a feast for 3,500 neighbors at Kenfield Homes. Thanks to our amazing Co-op team for making this act of kindness possible. Together, we're making a meaningful impact in our community.
TASTEGIVING - Sample our pies, sides and turkeys
Tastegiving 2025🍂
Get a chance to taste our delicious scratch-made holiday offerings before you pre-order!
Saturday, November 8th 11-2pm
Both store locations!
All for free, open to everyone!🥧
Thanksgiving Pre-Orders
Thanksgiving Pre-orders
now OPEN
through Nov. 18th!
Don't stress about meal planning and cooking. Pick up your pie made from scratch, your local turkey in the size you need, or even go all out and try our full heat-and-eat meals with a variety of delicious sides, with both turkey and vegan options. No fuss, just flavor! All of our prepared foods are scratch- made with local and organic ingredients whenever possible.
You don't need to be an owner to shop at the Co-op - everyone's welcome!
Safe Trick or Treat on Elmwood 🎃
🎃Celebrate Fall on ELMWOOD!🍎
Join us Sunday, October 26th from 12pm - 2pm for a neighborhood tradition full of festive fun for the whole family! 🍂If you're on Hertel, we'll have a safe trick-or-treat on 10/25th from 11am - 1pm.
Halloween on Hertel🎃
🎃Celebrate Fall on Hertel!🎃
Join us at our Hertel store location Saturday, October 25th starting at 11AM for a neighborhood tradition full of festive fun for the whole family!
Bring the kids in costume and enjoy Trick-or-Treating with our local partners — a cozy way to celebrate the season together.
We’ll have:
🍎Free cider and apples from our friends at Desiderio’s (while supplies last)
🍩Free donut samples from Di Camillo Bakery (while supplies last)
🍬Candy for trick-or-treaters courtesy of our new neighbors at Buffalo CarShare
Come make some sweet memories and celebrate fall with your Co-op community!🍂
Lexington Co-op Annual Meeting and Mural Unveiling
The Lexington Co-op, in partnership with local artists, Edreys and Alexa Wajed, is thrilled to celebrate 20 years on Elmwood! Our new mural is a love letter to our Co-op and our community—a bright, bold, welcoming statement that captures the joy of food, connection, and belonging. Not only are we extremely proud to have the Wajed family as member-owners but we can't thank them enough for the beauty they have brought to the neighborhood and to our growing community!
Join us for an afternoon of community, art, music, food, drinks, face-painting and fun, on Saturday, October 18 from 1-4 pm. All are welcome, we ask that you please RSVP. Owners will receive free gifts while supplies last.
Bulk Sale
🫙 Bulk Sale Alert! 🛒 From October 15-21, Co-op owners get 20% off on our Bulk Departments! This is an owner's only special, if you aren't an owner, this is a great time to sign-up! Come scoop up the savings and help us kick plastic to the curb—one bin at a time. 🥄
Owner Drive!
📅 Mark your calendars! We're having an OWNER DRIVE! October 8–21 is the best time to become a Co-op Owner.🎉 Celebrate Co-op Month with us and sign up in-store only for your chance to snag this $60 value tote with local + fair trade goodies.🛍️💛
As a Co-op Owner you support a community-driven organization that builds a stronger local food system, a thriving local cooperative economy and that supports our local non-profits. When you join the Co-op, you become part of something important, a community institution that exists to serve our owners needs. Join our community!✨
OWNERS: we've got lots in store for you this month so don't feel left out! Bulk Sale is coming up and keep an eye out for lots of owner deals around the stores!!
Hispanic Heritage Cooking Class
Food is at the heart of every celebration—and this Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re bringing various flavors to your kitchen!
Join us for a hands-on cooking class with Diego Martinez and Chef Andrew Stachura, the creative minds behind the Co-op’s Hispanic Heritage hot bar menu. Learn how to make the flavorful base that serves as the foundation for countless Hispanic recipes—perfect for building dishes with vegetables, proteins, rice, and beans. You’ll walk away with new skills, recipes, and the confidence to recreate these traditional dishes at home.
Co-op Democracy 101
Join Cooperation Buffalo and Lexington Co-op as we discuss what it means to be a member of a growing Cooperative Community!
Event: Co-op 101: Democracy and Shared Ownership
Co-ops are owned and controlled by their members! Come find out what it means to be a co-op owner, how you can become more involved in your co-op, and learn about the growing cooperative community in Buffalo.
6pm: Welcome, Hors d'ouevres, Refreshments
6:00pm-7:00pm: Co-op Democracy 101 Seminar lead by Andrew Delmonte of Cooperation Buffalo, with a Q+A session
7-7:30: Mingling and Networking
Free and open to all.
This event is perfect for Lexington Co-op owners who want to be more educated and involved in the cooperative movement!
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[SOLD OUT]Challah! A Cultural & Culinary Workshop
Celebrate tradition, community, and carbs in this hands-on Challah class—no baking experience required!
In this class, you’ll:
✡️ Learn about Jewish culture and the High Holy Days through a fun trivia game
🧠 Discover the art and meaning of braiding, practicing both 4-strand and 6-strand braids
🍞 Use your new skills to braid challah dough—then take it home to bake with step-by-step instructions
Whether you’re here for the culture, the carbs, or both, this cozy class is all about connection, creativity, and delicious tradition.
Space is limited—reserve your spot early!
Healing by the Water
🎶🍒 Join us today for free cherries and free music! Summer fun is going down at Freedom Park (formerly Broderick Park) at the foot of West Ferry Street! Come party with us and Friends Of Broderick Park—this is the summer celebration you don’t want to miss!☀️
Healing by the Water
🎶🍒 Join us today for free cherries and free music! Summer fun is going down at Freedom Park (formerly Broderick Park) at the foot of West Ferry Street! Come party with us and Friends Of Broderick Park—this is the summer celebration you don’t want to miss!☀️
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[SOLD OUT]Gluten-Free Desserts Class
Whether you’re living gluten-free or just curious about alternative baking, this interactive class is your chance to learn, taste, and create!
During this class, you’ll:
🌾 Learn all about gluten—what it is, where it hides, and how to avoid it
🎉 Compete in a fun trivia game focused on gluten-free desserts
👩🍳 Watch a live demo on how to "gluten-free" a recipe without sacrificing flavor
🍰 Make your own personal gluten-free cheesecake to take home and enjoy!
Come ready to laugh, learn, and leave with a delicious dessert that just happens to be gluten-free.
Spots are limited—sign up today!
Healing by the Water
🎶Join us today for free cherries and free music! Summer fun is going down at Freedom Park (formerly Broderick Park) at the foot of West Ferry Street! Come party with us and Friends Of Broderick Park—this is the summer celebration you don’t want to miss!☀️
Co-op Fest
Join us at Co-op Fest on Saturday, July 19th for community, connections, and co-ops! This event is hosted by Cooperation Buffalo (@cooperationbuffalo) for co-ops, and with co-ops. Help support and grow our local cooperative economy by getting your tickets here: bit.ly/CoopFest2025
Healthy Baking Class
Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth and feel good about it? Join us for an engaging and hands-on Healthy Baking class that’s as fun as it is delicious!
During this class, you’ll:
🥄 Team up with tablemates to Test your knowledge in a playful healthy baking trivia game
📋 Learn how to "healthy up" your favorite recipes with a live demo
🍪 Healthy-izing a chocolate chip cookie recipe.
🍫 Sample a better-for-you version of a sweet treat
🍠Team up with tablemates to make your own healthy sweet potato fudge—and take it home!
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just curious about nutritious swaps, this class will leave you inspired (and maybe just a little chocolate-smeared).
Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Healing by the Water
🎶🍒 Join us today for free cherries and free music! Summer fun is going down at Freedom Park (formerly Broderick Park) at the foot of West Ferry Street! Come party with us and Friends Of Broderick Park—this is the summer celebration you don’t want to miss!☀️
Pride Cupcake Class!
Pride Cupcake Class!
🧁🏳️🌈
Join us for a colorful, joyful class that celebrates Pride, community, and creativity!
Participants will:
🌈 Play a Pride Trivia Game
Kick things off with a fun and educational trivia round to test your Pride knowledge and learn something new!
🧁 Watch a Funfetti Cupcake Demo
Learn how to make the ultimate celebration treat—funfetti cupcakes bursting with rainbow sprinkles!
🎨 Decorate Your Own Cupcakes
Get hands-on and express yourself with vibrant rainbow buttercream and all the toppings your heart desires.
🎥 Watch a Sweet Video
Enjoy a short and inspiring video featuring rainbow and Pride-themed baked goods from around the world.
✨ Admire Moosey’s Drag Debut
That’s right—Moosey(our unofficial mascot) will be showing off a custom drag outfit lovingly created by Sherry and friends! Come for the cupcakes, stay for the lewks.
All are welcome! Bring your friends, your glitter, and your appetite.
✨ Drag Story Time with Damsel’n Disdress ✨
✨ Drag Story Time with Damsel’n Disdress ✨
Join us for a fabulous, family-friendly and free Drag Story Time hosted by the one and only Damsel’n Disdress! This joyful 30-minute event celebrates imagination, self-expression, and community through books and a little sparkle.
🧁 Bonus Fun: Stick around afterward for an optional Cupcake Decorating Class! (Sign up for the class separately, space is limited.)
All ages welcome. Whether you're young, young-at-heart, or just here for the glitter, come share in a story time that’s as sweet as it is unforgettable. 🌈
Register the number of attendees, including parents.
John Young's Mumbo Sauce Tasting (Copy)
John Young's Mumbo Sauce Tasting
🔥 Taste Buffalo history & support local! 🔥
Stop by the Co-op tomorrow to sample the infamous John Youngs Original Mumbo Sauce—a legendary flavor from a Black-owned Buffalo business that sparked the wing sauce revolution.❤️🖤💚
📍 Hertel: 12–2pm
📍 Elmwood: 4–6pm
Come hungry, leave saucy. 😋
John Young's Mumbo Sauce Tasting
John Young's Mumbo Sauce Tasting
🔥 Taste Buffalo history & support local! 🔥
Stop by the Co-op tomorrow to sample the infamous John Youngs Original Mumbo Sauce—a legendary flavor from a Black-owned Buffalo business that sparked the wing sauce revolution.❤️🖤💚
📍 Hertel: 12–2pm
📍 Elmwood: 4–6pm
Come hungry, leave saucy. 😋
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[SOLD OUT] Cake Parfait Baking Class
[SOLD OUT] Cake Parfait Baking Class with Courtney 🍓
📅 Wednesday, June 11 | 5 - 6:30 PM
Layers of cake, creamy fillings, and delicious toppings—all in a cup! Join Baker Courtney for a hands-on class where you'll learn how to make and assemble your own cake parfait to take home.
🎂 What’s on the menu?
🍰 Learn the basics of baking the perfect cake
🥄 Explore different fillings and flavor combinations
🍓 Build and customize your own cake in a cup
This class is great for all skill levels—whether you're a seasoned baker or just looking for a fun and tasty activity!
📍 Sign-up below to secure your spot!
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[SOLD OUT] Learn to Bake Cake Balls
[SOLD OUT]Cake Balls Baking Class with Courtney 🎂
📅 May 14 | 5 - 6:30 PM
Join Baker Courtney for a hands-on class all about the art of cake balls—those bite-sized, deliciously rich treats that are fun to make and even more fun to eat!
🍡 What’s on the agenda?
🎂 Learn how to make, roll, and shape perfect cake balls
🎨 Get creative with dipping, decorating, and adding toppings
💡 Tips and tricks to make your cake balls look as good as they taste!
This class is great for bakers of all levels—whether you’re making treats for a party or just indulging in a sweet hobby!
📍 Sign up below to secure your spot!
Vegan Baking Class
🌱🍪 Vegan Baking Class🌍
📅 May4 @ 11 AM
April is Sustainability Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a vegan baking class? Join our expert Baker Courtney as we explore the world of plant-based baking—proving that delicious treats don’t need dairy or eggs!
🥄 What’s on the menu?
🌱 A discussion of plant-based diets and sustainable ingredients
🍪 Hands-on baking—learn to make vegan chocolate chip cookies!
🎂 Cake decorating fun! Each participant will receive a vegan chocolate cake to decorate with frosting and toppings.
💡 Pro tips for substituting traditional baking ingredients with plant-based alternatives.
This class is perfect for vegans, the plant-curious, and anyone who loves a good dessert!
Vegan Baking Class with Courtney
🌱🍪 Vegan Baking Class with Courtney 🌍
📅 April 27 @ 1 PM
April is Sustainability Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a vegan baking class? Join our expert Baker Courtney as we explore the world of plant-based baking—proving that delicious treats don’t need dairy or eggs!
🥄 What’s on the menu?
🌱 A discussion of plant-based diets and sustainable ingredients
🍪 Hands-on baking—learn to make vegan chocolate chip cookies!
🎂 Cake decorating fun! Each participant will receive a vegan chocolate cake to decorate with frosting and toppings.
💡 Pro tips for substituting traditional baking ingredients with plant-based alternatives.
This class is perfect for vegans, the plant-curious, and anyone who loves a good dessert!
Cut-Outs & Easter Eggs Baking Class
🌸🐰 Cut-Outs & Easter Eggs Baking Class
📅 April 17 | 5:30 PM
👩🍳 Hosted by our talented Baker, Courtney!
Get ready for a fun and festive Easter-themed baking class! First, embark on a Co-op Easter Egg Hunt throughout the store—fun for all ages! Then, join Courtney in decorating adorable bunny and egg-shaped sugar cookies using royal icing. Learn expert tips and techniques to make your cookies as beautiful as they are delicious.
Perfect for kids, families, and anyone who loves holiday treats! 🧁✨
📍 Sign up below reserve your spot!
