My favorite of the State Street coffee shops. It's about mid-way between the Capitol and Campus so it's half business half pleasure
Why it's superior to Espresso Royale, Steep and Brew and Starbucks:
-sandwiches are bomb
-tons of VEGAN and gluten free options (the vegan bar is a mass of peanutty chocolately richness)
-fair-trade coffee!
-the best people watching--grad student types mostly--gives it a fun, interactive -but laid-back vibe. No one will give you dirty looks for talking with friends but it's quiet enough to study
-super friendly staff
What it's missing:
-It's more expensive ("the real price of coffee!" shout the hippies)
-It has not stamp card so no reward for customer loyalty