i have no idea why so many other reviews are knocking this place. i love it here.
- the coffee is delicious: the espresso is thick and strong and syrup-y the way it should be. i even saw someone in front order an "almond milk latte" with a swirly design on it - it looked and sounded very good.
-the home-made sweets are to die for: muffins and cookies and scones etc. are also all pretty large in portion (a definite plus compared to some places).
-the location right off of 17th ave is ideal
-there are plenty of windows making it a very well lit and comfortable place on a sunny day
-there are even benches outside (no tables, though).
granted, the place is usually busy, and there are definitely enough hipsters and alternative folk there. but there are also the neighborhood wack jobs that come sit outside on the benches, keeping you entertained. also, being forced to sometimes rub elbows or share a table with someone is a great way to, well, hit on girls.
overall it's everything i could ask for in a cafe. if they had more room inside, maybe a few couches or armchairs would be nice.
don't discriminate against this place because hipsters frequent it. there's a reason they come here. it's damn good.