I have been holding out on reviewing this place because frankly I don't get what all the hoopla is about. When you live in the west end the Annex often becomes middle meeting ground for everyone and somehow this place is always regarded as neutral territory. I am sure if i lived around here I would cut this place a bit more slack (in the form of an additional star) but that's it.. this is not a place I ever see myself recommending to others for food or drink.
Their most redeeming qualities are great desserts and a nice patio... so in the winter this place is nothing more than a cafeteria-style cake bar! Taylor O.'s comment about the Sangria bering terrible was right on par. There was an odd radioactive look and taste to the mixture which made me think their sangria was bought readymade and poured over ice.
I will say that this place is cheap and certainly student friendly but I have yet to be wowed about anything in particular from here.