This place has a tendency to turn into a big-time hipster hangout. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but be prepared to face an unwarranted level of pretentiousness on occasion here. However, most of the time it's a fine place to sit and do some school work or meet with friends.
That said, Paradiso has probably the best coffee in the area. They serve Intelligentsia, which is an excellent call on their part. It's one of my favorite coffees and the people working seem to know how to properly make their coffee as well. With some other unnamed local coffee shops raising their prices but still turning out burnt tasting and inconsistent espresso, this should really be your first choice locally.
I've never had their food, but it has a good reputation as far as I know.