Grabbing a bite on Lincoln Road is like playing the food version of Russian roulette except most of the chambers are loaded. That’s why the owner of Books & Books opened a cafe with simple staples that aren’t embarrassingly overpriced.

Beef and vegetarian burgers are hot items, especially paired with signature homemade lemonade made traditionally or pressed with mangoes or strawberries. Freeloaders love that meals always start with complimentary black bean hummus and bagel chips.

Tuna ceviche and pan-fried grouper in coconut shrimp sauce are new for 2009, while organic banana or carrot cakes never go out of style.