I'm a coffee shop-kind of girl. It may come from working part-time as a barista over the past 4 years or perhaps more simply because I love the quiet solitude of drinking coffee (or your caffeinated beverage of choice) with others in a space that can serve an office, a spot to relax, or a location to catch up with friends.
It might be silly to say, but I think you get a sense of whether or not you'll like a coffee shop and, in regards to Cafe Kopi, I got that "I'm going to like it here" feeling as soon as I walked under the store front awnings and through the glass front door.
The lighting is just right, the music is a suitable volume and of a pleasant variety, and the staff were very friendly. I ordered the iced Cafe Miel (a single shot latte with honey and vanilla) after reading some other Yelpers' reviews. After talking with the barsta, she assured me that it was good both hot and cold. I thoroughly enjoyed it as I read my book on this quiet Sunday morning. It was definitely a nice option for those that are not Mocha lovers.
I can't speak to the food, but I can speak to the ambience. It was a comfortable spot to read and get some work done and it is a place that I hope to frequent during my brief stay in Champaign. There was plenty of seating and outlets; Cafe Koki definitely has the potential to be a great study spot not far from the U of I campus.
Stop in and see if you get that "I think I'm going to like it here" feeling yourself!