I always forget about this place, probably because it's in such an unassuming location. A friend and I had lunch there today and she is a regular patron so she ordered. We split a 12" eggplant sandwich Pannini style and shared a pot of oolong tea. Awesome! We sat in those cushy chairs which probably isn't a good idea for lunch. Way too comfy!
The staff was very helpful and stopped by to apologize for the wait - but we already knew that making a good eggplant sandwich from scratch takes a little while.
Having our own little pot of tea on a warmer and served with nice cups was a real treat. I love tea so I could spend a day there working my way through the menu.
If you're looking for an alternative to Starbucks where you can relax, chat, work, study, or meet friends this is a great choice.