This is and will always be a truly spacial local to me. The staff felt like my friends, and were always kind, even when they would see me just passing by on the street. The vibe was artistic but never felt contrived.
Ive been around the world a bit and ventured to many a cafe, but not once have I felt a vibe like the Beat. It felt like home away from home, a real Cheers establishment where "everyone knows your name".
She will be missed.