Good coffee and a really cool atmosphere! I was confused when I walked in because the coffee counter was in a little nook that I walked right past. I almost tried to awkwardly order from the fellow standing at the ready to print books with the Espresso Book Machine (I think that's what it is called). There is no food yet, but I think he may have implied there will be in the future. Pastry would have been an awesome addition to the caramel macchiato, which was not overly sweet.
The design is very aesthetically pleasing with Danish modern and midcentury furniture and an otherwise semi-industrial look. The magazines all over the walls call out to be perused, and there is a wooden stair/riser contraption with cushions. The layout is a bit awkward, with two-person cafe tables parked in front of couches. The space would benefit from a bit of rearrangenent to accommodate the crowd that will inevitably want to spend time here.
It makes me think of a library in the best way (I am a former librarian, so of course I love that). I was somewhat unclear, though, on whether it's cool to just loaf around and sample magazines at the tables or whether you are expected to purchase for that pleasure.
I read that there will be a pop-up bookstore nearby soon. A very welcome addition!