Double Shot Coffee Co.

1730B S. Boston Ave.

Selling premium coffee beans from Africa, Central America, Indonesia, South America and Southeast Asia, Double Shot's roast master knows and appreciates good coffee, which is why he uses a restored Italian roaster from 1953. If you're picky about your cup of java or maybe you're just sick of your Folgers, check it out. Delicious pastries are the perfect option to complement your tasty cup of Joe.

MON-FRI 7AM-5:30PM; SAT 8AM-3PM; SUN 8AM-12PM

Fuji

3739 S. Peoria Ave., 918-794-4448; 8226 E. 71st St., 918-250-1821

Cream cheese wontons are a perfect way to start your Japanese experience. With a massive selection of specialty rolls and chef's creations, you can't go wrong. Try the Sweet Daddy Roll or the delicious 918 Roll. If you're looking for a hot and spicy experience, order the I Dare You roll. Rice bowls and other entrees are also available. Don't leave without trying the Tempura Ice Cream or a Sake Bomb.

MON-FRI 11AM-2PM, 5-10PM; SAT 11AM-10PM; SUN 11AM-9PM

The Brasserie

3509 S. Peoria, 918-779-7070

Who wouldn't like to spend an elegant evening in the City of Lights? Start your meal with Escargots or a cup of King Crab Bisque. Guests can choose from a variety of classic French dishes such as steak frites with beamaise, duck confit, cote de boeuf, grilled brook trout, rotisserie chicken and organic salmon en croute. And what's a French meal without wine? Brasserie has 75 wines by the glass to choose from. Santé!

MON-THURS 4PM-10PM; FRI-SAT 4PM-11PM; SUN 10AM-9PM

Back Alley

116 S. Elgin Ave., 918-728-8300

The innovative menu includes Dry Rub Ribs, Pulled Beer Can Chicken Sandwich & much more. Meat can be purchased by the pound or brought as a sandwich or a plate. Baked beans and deviled egg potato salad are your must-try-sides. Nothing beats peach cobbler in the hellish heat of summer and this version comes with a dollop of vanilla ice cream next to a warm, gooey, swirling mix of peach and dough.

SUN-THURS 11AM-10PM; FRI-SAT 11-2AM