I was driving around yesterday and found myself at the Willow House... I pulled up and noticed that not much has changed. The cool kids (now called hipsters :) are still sitting out front talking to loud about how cool they are, how much they know about the local art and music scene, questioning authority and all that jazz. Ahh the memories this place brings back - Was it really over 15 years ago that I too was sitting outside in my 12 hole doc martins chain smoking cigs or cloves, reading poetry and listening to my friend play some damn right beautiful acoustic on the guitar?... I ventured in and the smell immediately made me nostalgic... Is that incense supposed to smell like a sewer? I ordered an iced latte and it was drinkable, nothing great, but alright. I can see why everyone bags this place, but I still have a soft spot in my heart for it. The big difference is now instead of writing in a journal people are typing away on laptops. Yes the coffee is not great and the staff is a bit rude, but it still has it's charm. If you're looking for free wifi, great beans and a upscale atmosphere go to Lux. If you want to get down and dirty and people watch Willow house is still the best spot.