As soon as I pulled up to Royal Coffee Bar, I knew it was love at first sight. This place is so tiny you could ship the whole thing for some pocket change. I adore outdoor seating. I am a total sucker for a patio, I can sit outside with a cup of coffee and good book for hours.
The staff is great. I love Cameron, if you know her I'm sure you do too. She will make you something off the board if she thinks you'll like it.
Best of all, I really love the other customers. There's something about this shop that is a true third place, for lack of a better term. Last time I was there I was asking someone about apartments because I may be looking in a few months, and I got no less than three phone numbers and emails from people who knew people. It was a great downtown community moment, which in combination with the white chocolate almond latte concoction that had just been brewed for me, left me with a nice, warm fuzzy feeling.