This is the little neighborhood 'it' place. I seem to run into everyone here. It is open early to feed my caffeine needs when I proctor an early morning exam on a Saturday, and open later than anything else (besides GVR and restaurants) when I need to meet someone.
Sunday I met a friend for a group project at 8. Yesterday I was walking around to see the Halloween craziness and ran into Eric R. (yes, my own husband, but he had gone running and had stopped in CBTL because he saw one of our friends in line). Once I got in, I saw 2 of Eric's coworkers in line too! It was madness (and i was a fairy...people kept hitting my wings!! ahh)
Anyway, this location is cooler than other CBTL locations because it has way more iced teas already brewed every day. Most locations have 3 (black, green and flavored) but this one has at least 6. I have lately preferred going grassy green with Genmaicha Green, but I have a soft spot for Japanese Cherry and when I feel like having them fresh brew me something, it is always the Vanilla Ceylon (drinking a cookie, but sugar and calorie free!)
The manager Stacy is super nice as is the rest of the staff. I shouldn't let out my secret but their granola tastes like it is laced with amaretto or some liquor. It is really good (you can get it in a parfait or just by itself!)