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We don't yet know if you can find a good cup of coffee in Savannah. Our return nearly five years after our first visit (for Mr. and Mrs. Roadside's honeymoon) didn't take us to any coffee shops. We allowed ourselves only enough time for a date night in this wonderful town. The plan called for a walk around one of the most walkable downtowns in America, finding a nice restaurant for an appetizer and a cocktail, and maybe a little shopping. In 2003, we noted this about the city's revival: Downtown, though thriving, has become mainly a Mecca for tourists. Seeing the arrival of The Gap and Banana Republic on Broughton Street, the town's main drag, heralds the future for cities like these. Well, the future has arrived. During our first visit, we did see a number of empty storefronts on Broughton Street. Some of the occupied stores had locally based, marginal businesses. No longer. Broughton -- and most of the other streets -- show few vacancies and many chain stores. Think what you might about that, but we liked all the feet this puts on the city's sidewalks. We paid visits to two spots in town, but only [b]Lulu's Chocolate Bar[/b] made an impression upon us. Lulu's unique concept combines cocktails and baked goods in a swank setting with funky tunes. A dessert case greeted us as we walked in the door, so we had little choice but to spend a good five minutes scanning the mouth watering confections -- from rich chocolate cake to tangy torts to a selection of cremes brulee. Pulling up to the bar, we browsed the extensive (and chocolate-laden) drink menu, and from it I chose a cup of drinking chocolate with the peach cheesecake while Mrs. Roadside ordered a coffee to go with her creme brulee sampler. She selected wisely, but my order was not only far too rich, but the too-moist cheesecake disappointed. Cheesecake should not have the consistency of custard. Despite this, we'd happily revisit Lulu's if given the chance, and given how much we love Savannah, we hope that day comes soon. Next time: Some other must-visits and honorable mentions during our visit.