A must for any bike enthusiast, this bike shop and repair center sits adjacent to Logan Square's famed Lula Cafe. Specializing in commuter bikes, this is the place to go if you’ve got a flat or a broken spoke. There’s no need to wait weeks to get those crooked handlebars fixed: Boulevard Bikes offers same-day service on urgent repairs and will, at the very least, make a damage assessment on-the-spot. If you're looking to become your own bike mechanic, the store occasionally offers repair classes. During the summer, the shop leads a Thursday night ride up to the Northbrook Velodrome for some fast-paced bike racing.

Centerstage Reviewer: Keith Ecker