I go here about once a month to buy the fresh beans. They are a bit expensive ($15 for a pound) but definitely worth it. They'll create a blend for you if you like based on your preferences, or give you a pound of whichever roast you want. The folks working there are always friendly. I have never stayed to work in the coffee shop, but each time I've been in there have been open tables, and it seems like a quiet place to work.