Adored by neighborhood kids, twentysomethings on bikes, and anyone else who steps foot into this local legend, the Flag Store (née Hyde Park Market, Deli & Organic Grocery) has something for everyone – all in a convenient, corner-store fashion. The beer section alone rivals some of the biggest booze stops in town, attended by the friendliest staff around. Plus, this globally-aware Hyde Park hot spot features craft versions of all the soda pop, chocolate bars, gourmet frozen pizza, Amy’s, Annie’s, kombucha (on tap and in bottles), and ice cream sammies the heart desires. And, just in case, there are strange giant wrenches, sour cream and onion crickets, gasoline, plenty of cereal, and, yes, flags – now and forever.
