The spot: street corner. The feel: grimy. The acoustics: lovely. The result: perfect. No better way to spend $5-10 on a weeknight. Go hug a singer.
A great place fostering a great scene at the right size and the right pace. The only suggestion I could have for the Muse would be to get a side space, for artist meet-and-greet to happen in a less loud environment...so a coffee shop next-door would be the coolest combo I could imagine!