Ideal coffee (I deal coffee... get it?) is a dingy corner of Kensington - even by Kensington standards. However, the coffee is superior to anything I've found by the pound by far. The Organic Dark Blend and Prince of Darkness are personal faves, but all the coffee is good. The staff are always friendly and helpful and have time for chit chat even if the place is packed.
Best deal in town: when you buy a pound of coffee, you receive a drink free. That means for $14 (with tax) you get a pound of knock-your-socks-off local roast and a latte, or a hot chocolate, or an americano... insane! Try haggling with Starbucks for that kind of value. Patio in the summer. Oh - they only use Harmony milk, too!