It's bright, clean, and smells like roasted beans instead of perfumed syrup. The vibe sits somewhere between "study hall" and "friendly living room," depending on the time of day. People talk quietly,

What an excellent little cafe. It was the perfect place to sit and read my book on a very rainy morning. Coffee was very good and lox sandwich on croissant bread was great.

Their chai latte is the perfect amount of spice and sweet. My favorite chai latte in the Bay Area hands down!