Plentiful caffeinating options are complemented by full menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner at this bring-a-book-or-laptop spot.

The front patio is pleasant enough, and the interior is creaky and welcoming. But the large rear patio—more of a back porch, really—is our favorite spot to bring a book to read (or pretend to read while scoping the crowd) on a weekend afternoon. Several daily coffee options get the job done; hot chocolate gets it done right on crisp winter nights. Even if a meal involves actual sustenance of the non-liquid variety, the overall vibe of the place is casual but energizing.