Las Vegas isn't really a town that's conducive to the independent shop-it's a convenience town. It's not a knock, it's a fact. The Beat is a little beacon of hope in the land of franchisees and chain everything, serving up solid coffee, fantastic food and a fresh, unique coffeeshop experience.
You'll find lots of good tidbits about The Beat in the reviews, but some of the positives for me are the coffee (duh) and theirs is sourced from Colorado River Roasters, a local resource. Their menu line-up is just as creative as it is delicious and changes seasonally! Most recently I had the chicken salad wrap-perfect proportions of salad and wrap and had a finishing touch of spicy dijon. It had a wonderful bite to it that had me thinking about it for days after! Follow them on Twitter or Facebook and you'll be updated as menu changes occur. They also serve beer and wine and it turns into a 21+ establishment after 7PM which I can appreciate.
As if great coffee and food isn't enough, The Beat has a heart for the arts and plays host open mic nights and live local music.
They have a great space with windows that look out onto Fremont which makes for some great people watching in the evening hours! There's plenty of seating whether it's two top tables, at the bar or in the comfortable couches.
The service has always been genuinely friendly and personable-not something you get a lot of in town. I've never struck out with a staff recommendation food-wise, so if you're stumped on what to get, just ask!
The Beat has something that a lot of places locally don't have-character. And that makes all the difference!