I'm really torn about this place.
On the one hand, the coffee always tastes great...EXCEPT when this one barista makes it. He's such a douche, total attitude, and tasteless espresso-based drinks come from him. Where's the coffee dude? Before I was served by him, I had always found the baristas to be nice enough I guess...they're not very talkative and are kind of pretentious but at least they make good coffee. The chai lattes are AMAZING...I never would have tried one until my gf let me have some of hers and I can't find a decent one since trying Te Aro's.
There are always WAY too many moms and kids. I know it's the neighbourhood but still...they take up all the space inside and out (and it's a huge place). They're SO LOUD and you feel bad smoking near them so it totally ruins my coffee experience.
But there's something that draws me to the place, the decor is outstanding and I always get lots of work done when I go (as long as I go at nap/feeding time so the babies are gone).