I'm giving them four stars even though they only take cash, which frankly is a huge hassle, and would probably be enough for me to stop going if this little coffee-shop weren't so darned awesome.
Let me count the ways:
1. Walking distance to the library. Books are to coffee as cigars are to scotch.
2. Bright, open. This place has good light and a lovely modern interior.
3. Pretty good breakfast burritos, especially for a coffee shop.
4. That "Smoke Jumper" spicy quad shot will kick you square in the pants.
5. If you prefer a more gentle wake-up, the Vanilla Honey Latte is more like your grandma rustling your shoulder and saying "Sweetie? time to get up!" in her best inside voice.
6. The little desk spots are the best for computerating.
7. Slow Sundays. In a downtown coffee shop, this is a HUGE plus.
8. There are more parking spots in back.
9. Did I mention the library? And the museum? It's what some folks call a "pedestrian cell" --you know, when you can walk to stuff? And they are in general sorely lacking 'round here.
If you forget cash, resign yourself to shuffling over to the CVS with the morning tweakers.