Cool places to walk to
There is always plenty of space to work on a laptop or sit with a book, and the staff here are some of the kindest and most generous you'll ever meet (probably because they're all also here to support animal welfare!). If you're allergic to cats or just not a fan, most of the cafe is completely separated from the cat area, so you can hang out there and maybe watch kitties through the glass. If you want hands-on cuddles, there's a small separate fee to enter the cat area, and then you can stay as long as you want.
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Gem City Catfe
1513 E 5th StThere is always plenty of space to work on a laptop or sit with a book, and the staff here are some of the kindest and most generous you'll ever meet (probably because they're all also here to support animal welfare!). If you're allergic to cats or just not a fan, most of the cafe is completely separated from the cat area, so you can hang out there and maybe watch kitties through the glass. If you want hands-on cuddles, there's a small separate fee to enter the cat area, and then you can stay as long as you want.
This local co-op always has new beers on tap, delicious house-made chips, and great outdoor seating.
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Fifth Street Brewpub
1600 E 5th StThis local co-op always has new beers on tap, delicious house-made chips, and great outdoor seating.
This is one of our standbys for cheap and delicious Mexican food, not too far from home. The shrimp quesadillas are simply mindblowing.
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Taqueria Mixteca
1609 E 3rd StThis is one of our standbys for cheap and delicious Mexican food, not too far from home. The shrimp quesadillas are simply mindblowing.
Lucky's
520 E 5th StLily's Bistro
329 E 5th StThe Neon
130 E 5th StBonnett's Book Store
502 E 5th St