I like coming here because they are close enough to campus to be convenient but still far enough away to get way from a lot of the undergrads.
I also LOVE their soy, yerba matte latte.
It's the only place around that I've found it at and it's always good. Their staff is pretty good, but sometimes put bad music on or simply turn the music up way to loud - which means I have to put on my ipod in order to concentrate on studying.
Here you'll find a mix of grad students and undergrads, but also other locals. Most people have their heads in a book, but a number of people are talking too. There are several outlets throughout the cafe and they have wifi too.
The decor is pretty standard - so it's nothing special in that regard. Interior even reminds me somewhat of Starbucks. But I do appreciate the comfy and WELL-KEPT leather couches and chairs- clean and comfy at the same time seems hard to find in coffee shops these days.