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Best Western Hacienda Hotel

It may surprise you that this open and airy Hacienda-style hotel is a Best Western. Located in Old Town, it’s central without being in the throbbing chaos of downtown’s Gaslamp District. And it’s an easy walk to shops, historical sites, and some of San Diego’s best Mexican restaurants. It’s also two miles from Mission Bay Park, Balboa Park and Sea World. Rooms are plain, but you have the essentials, plus a refrigerator and microwave. Kids will love the outdoor heated pool.

Café LuLu

Smack in the middle of the Gaslamp Quarter, this cozy earth-toned treasure serves tantalizing Mediterranean classics and delicious coffees. Try the signature Cafe Lulu raspberry mocha (or a glass of wine if that’s more to your liking) with a focaccia pizza or hummus. Need to get some work done? Plug into the free Wi-Fi.

Protein Bar

Bypass the fast food and power up your team with take-out from Protein Bar, a one-stop resource for healthy, protein-filled foods like blended drinks (with vitamin-rich "boosts"), bowls, soups, wraps and salads.

Goose Island

Soak up some local suds while checking your e-mail at Goose Island's Lincoln Park brewpub. Grab one of the famous burgers, loaded salads or fish-and-chips while you're at it.

Argo Tea

There are 13 Argo Tea locations scattered throughout the city (as well as one in north suburban Evanston), including four in the Loop alone. All outposts offer free Wi-Fi, along with soothing teas, organic coffees, pastries and light bites.

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

Nestled near Millennium Park, this cult-favorite coffee bar and gathering spot serves Chicago's own Intelligentsia coffees, teas, pastries, sandwiches and more. Ideal for a quick and easy working breakfast or lunch.

Vieta Coffee

This casual café at the base of the Cathay Bank building has an outdoor patio with a TV and Wi-Fi, plus sandwiches, smoothies and good people-watching.