where to go while waiting for Ippudo?

[itzmemcgee]

Where should I go while I wait for my table at Ippudo? I'm going tonight (Saturday) with guests from out of town, I was going to bring them to Angel's Share but there are now 5 of us. Probably 7pm ish.
Somewhere cool, but where they are not too packed. Thank you for any help! :)

[sam1]

black and white is a solid bar on 10th street around the corner...

[kathryn]

BTW, I believe you can drop by during the day and put your name down for dinner.

[cnr.one]

Otafuku nearby on 9th st for a snack app before ramen.