Hands down my favorite local shop. With the friendliest staff I know (who will ask you to taste test your drink and make sure it is to your liking) to regulars who greet you and make you feel like family, this experience is not something you can get at Starbucks.
There's free wifi here, lots of seating to study, chill, hangout, and always an upbeat atmosphere. And did I mention they roast Intelligentsia? The only place for MILES in this desert thats got the intelligentsia hookup.
Their selection of coffees and teas and pastries really is impressive. Not every pastry is worth it... but sometimes they have some real winners. (Banana pudding waddup?)
Get a loyalty card and keep coming back---I'm telling youuu.