If you're a fan of cool coffee shops you'll find that this place has a lot to offer. I guess they are a franchise but they're so small and unknown that they feel more like a small business that offers that personalized touch you won't find at Starbucks. Its nice inside and has a few comfy couches. This is an excellent place to study because it just gives off such a supportive vibe. They've even got some back rooms that can be reserved for various meetings. Note that if I see you talking loudly in the back rooms while I'm trying to study I just might slap you in the face. You can reserve them for ten dollars, which goes onto your saxby card if you have one, and can be immediately spent on coffee and snack items. It's more of a way of ensuring that room denizens buy coffee from the shop instead of just free loading on the space. Wifi is free for paying customers only, and I don't have a problem with that.
I've tried their french roast as well as their bold. Both are excellent, full bodied coffees, and at 2 dollars for a medium you can't go wrong. Ive yet to try any of their iced drinks but you had best believe that I'll be having some in the very near future. This place has character and is just the right amount of mellow to make you feel comfortable.