Tony White

Sputnik

Corn dogs, vegan eats and cheap drinks have made this bar with mid-century vibes a Baker neighborhood favorite since 2003. Located next door to one of the area’s best places for live local music, the hi-dive, it’s the ideal spot to soak up the raucous punk vibes of Broadway — and it will remain just that after being taken over by new owners, who are also former employees. Spencer Madison and Joe Phillips, who also owns Fellow Traveler, are committed to keeping Sputnik a rough-edged refuge among recent, more corporate additions to the area.