it is a shame more 'Bous aren't around, because they are welcome oases from the yupped-out Starbucks and even the independent coffeehouses downtown. yeah, they're a chain, but i don't think that matters if they're brewing the best coffee around. even if you're not a straight-up coffee fan, their vanilla coolers are amazing and, sadly, addictive. even if the coffee was the same quality as anywhere else, the atmosphere alone is worth going in for... it's cozy, warm, and completely unpretentious (as, generally, is the staff). i am a devoted customer!
Pros: comfortable, never snobby, delicious
Cons: sometimes pricey
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