A solid independent coffee shop. They get 5 stars just for trying to serve good coffee in the Starbucks age. They roast their own beans, have two house blends and several single origins, and the typical coffee shop food menu of sandwiches and such. They may not serve what I consider to be "connoisseur level" coffee but the basic fundamentals are there (no V60 pour overs or milligram-perfect dosing rituals though, lol). The beans are roasted on site in small batches and are fresh. Don't get me wrong, the coffee is very good but if your standard is a Klatch or Intelligentsia then you may not leave completely impressed. It still falls well within my range of acceptability
They've been here forever and are very active in supporting the local Sunnyslope arts scene and community. Not hipster - upscale, this isn't Cartel or Lux, just a nice local coffee joint where you will find a mix of old timers meeting for their daily coffee and high schoolers from across the street hanging out after school.
They have a nice espresso blend and they do cold-pressed coffee as well. The Americano is my standard. And if you want a decaf you can order a Why Bother, lol.