This is a great spot to sit and work or to spend an afternoon chatting with friends. I've done both multiple times and it's great. I love when the door is open and you can people watch unobstructed, though it's just as fun with the door closed.
I feel like I enjoyed the space better before the reno, but I like the bar lower and the placement of the register/espresso machine now; it gives a better flow to the shop. I just really dislike how the tables are situated in rows. I always feel like I'm going to knock things off people's tables with my bag and reminds me too much of a study hall.
Regardless, the most important thing is coffee and I love the coffee here. I've had espresso as well, and while some people may look at you funny, judgement was reserved when I added a little sugar to mine here.
I love that this spot is serious about coffee, but they aren't uptight or take themselves too seriously about it.