Explore Chicago: A store specializing in everything robot related, this shop sells a variety of robot building kits, electronic components and hardware.
Londonist: Surprisingly decent place, considering the location. Very mixed clientèle. Good free wifi. OK beers. Does everything just about right without ever blowing your socks off.
Londonist: Love the spongy seats. Listen out for sciency types having a chinwag. The free wifi is great, but they're clamping down on over-use, especially at lunch time.