The Bean Scene is my favorite coffee place in town. They've got wireless internet, a tasty selection of coffees and teas, and fabulous breakfast sandwiches. The atmosphere could be better, mostly due to art decoration that leans on the depressive side (that's just my taste, mind you), but the music they play is good-- not pop, not invasive, just... you know, stuff like Simon & Garfunkel, but not so well known. Seating is small tables and a nice big couch. When I've been there, there's usually just one person behind the counter, which makes for service that's a little slow, but they make up for it by being really personable and they'll bring the food/drink right to you. Wonderful place for a morning meet-up with a couple friends, sipping mochas and reading the paper. Interesting mix of clientele: retirees and students. Ha!
My personal favorite for breakfast: a Mexican hot chocolate with the veggie breakfast sandwich (toasted bagel, avocado, onion, tomato, cream cheese, swiss cheese, etc.) You can get it for 6 bucks.
Pros: Food. Drink. Tranquility.
Cons: Art, slowish service (but who's coming here in a hurry?)
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