Now this is the sort of place I crave. Perfect coffee shop atmosphere - smallish, cozy, warm lighting, not too loud but not too quiet, all in all great energy.
While the place is small, the entry way has an alcove built around it so waves of cold air don't rush into the place every time someone comes/goes. Great touch. This feature also creates cozy little window nooks on either side of the door which add to the charm. Thick butcherblock tables of various sizes fill the place and tabletop lamps add to the ambiance.
Staff was friendly, even bringing drinks out to the tables instead of yelling the orders and hoping you heard them to come fetch it. Plenty of reasonably priced food choices were available, ranging from waffles in the $4-6 range to sandwiches and soups. Plenty of vegetarian or gluten free options too!
In the past, we've always hit up Barrique's on Park St. but this is definitely taking over first place as my go-to neighborhood coffee shop. I like the warm, cozy atmosphere and the service also seems better here. Plenty of parking was available on Regent St. every time I've been here. I can't wait to check out the outdoor patio in the summer!
Note: they do seem to shorten their hours over student breaks so you may want to double-check what's listed is accurate if you're going during winter break, etc.