Cherubini is one of a slew of local digs that have opened recently in Tempe that defy the normal conventions of "local" and "Mom and Pop." Everything about this place is well-designed and polished. I actually had to ask the first time I went in if it was locally owned or part of some corporate chain I had never heard of. Which is a good thing: the only thing I miss about eating/drinking at big chain restaurants is the thought given to the design and feel of the space.
My absolute favorite thoughtful thing they did in the space - this actually made me giggle the first time I saw it - was build this sort of indoor trellis/gazebo thing to break up the same old retail storefront void, and (here's the cool part) they thought to put electrical outlets in almost every one of the posts! Just about every table in the joint has power right next to it.
Great coffee, better doughnuts. DANGEROUS doughnuts, especially in a place with a drive-thru. All of these elements + fast wireless = everyone's new favorite caffeine dealer.