Just tried this place out today for the first time- I may have found my new coffee home. :) I like Starbucks but I've always been a fan of supporting the smaller guys (althought this is a chain, I'm not sure how big they are nationally).
Coffee Rush (in Gilbert and Chandler) has been my mainstay for years but its getting crowded and the hipster and high school crowds are really starting to wear on me. I'm in my late 20's but I prefer a place that has less edge and focuses on an enjoyable experience. That's this place. The locals crowd appears to skew a smidge older - late 20's - 50's and the atmosphere is perfect for getting work done.
Music selection is awesome. Every tune that has been playing in here has been a treat. Normally I put a headset on right away and listen to my own stuff, but the headphones have been chilling on the table the entire time because the music is THAT good. Great selection- from old school swing to more obscure favorites like Massive Attack.
Service was good. The barista was sweet and brought the coffee to my table- an extra nice touch over starbucks 'pick it up at the counter' approach.
Wasn't too crowded- enough people here to feel homey but not stuffy.
Wifi was fast and speedy for me. I had dropbox running while here which pulled down some decent size files with no problem (I normally turn this off so as to not suck up bandwidth, but I wanted to test it and see how their speeds were today).
Coffee is excellent from what I can tell- mixed cold drinks are delicious. A bit expensive but delicious. Will return for sure- nice job guys!