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| - This gets 4 stars for being a great study/chill out environment.
1. On warm days, they'll elevate the entire store front window and make it into an open air cafe. Needless to say, tables by the window are taken up quickly.
2. They have couches and tables deeper in, and at the very back of the cafe, right by the bathrooms, they have a sound-proof glass enclosed study area which I assume you can book for meetings.
3. Shadyside has free wireless.
4. I bump into study partners, lab mates, and once my adviser (Hi CG!). And every time I go, I get a ridiculous amount of work done.
5. When I don't want to work, I like to eavesdrop. People have some of the best conversations. Perhaps I've said too much already...
Here's what I like about the consumables:
1. They sell serendipity loose leaf teas and they put out samples that you can smell.
2. They sell coffee beans by the pound and half-pound. There's usually at least one knowledgeable staff member around to tell you about what beans they have to offer. You can buy whole bean or pre-ground. They give you free coffee scoops and the bag is pretty enough to make the coffee a good gift.
3. I like to get the coffee-of-the day. Ask to see if its chilled or hot. If you drink it in the store, you can get one free refill.
4. The pastries are hit and miss. Also, they are too expensive for my tastes. The croissant I had was stale. The cakes were better, but not worth the price. I would go to Prantl's and get a pastry for your coffee.
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