In the swarm of umpteen Starbucks and Caribou Coffees, Jackson's Java stands out as an adorable and quaint coffee shop conveniently located in the heart of University City.
I spent a few hours at Jackson's Java doing all things efficient - working, writing, drinking copious amounts of tea and coffee and certainly having ice cream at their opposite counter - Cold Mountain Creamery. Jackson's offers free WiFi, a plethora of tables, couches and chairs to complement an all around comfy atmosphere. It was super quiet when I stopped in, and there were roughly 10 people on their laptops. Can we say productive?
I only interacted with one employee here and she was very nice, accommodating and happy to describe any drink or snack I pondered. If you're not a coffee drinker, they have a nice selection of loose teas that they can make hot or cold for you. While it's not the best Americano I've ever had, it did the trick. Next time I'm in the area I will definitely stop back in at Jackson's Java!