Cosmic Cafe

It's virtually impossible to miss this place. Furnished with a riot of wall-to-wall Indian kitsch (think expansive wall murals, Hindu art work, Buddha statues and the like), this neighborhood restaurant is anything but subtle in looks. In fact, the mesmerizing decor is worth a trip here on its own. Not to mention, the place offers a swarm of free activities to feed the soul, including yoga, ecstatic dance and meditation. And for fueling your body, the cafe rolls out a line-up of vegetarian hits that are sure to please even the most staunch carnivores. The menu features everything from Indian samosas, pakoras and dahls to veggie tacos, pizzas, burgers and falafal. To drink, there's smoothies, lassies, juices and unlimited chai tea, along with alcoholic offerings of worldly beers and organic wines. And if you're wondering what's up with the odd prices on the menu ($8.01, $3.06 etc.), it's because all the digits add up to nine, a significant number in Hindu mythology.