The coffee quality here is uneven and certainly not up to Peet's standards. \r
The staff pays minimal attention to cleanliness and keeping the coffee fresh.hot.\r
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They do have a great variety of beverages not all of which are generally available at coffee sources. Personally I like the Yerba Mate.\r
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It's the only hangout place on Piedmont Ave. open until midnight and also early in the AM, so you can stop by before work OR after an event.\r
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Being the only place to hangout means there's really great people watching, especially groups of attractive women.\r
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While the work ethic may not be strong among the baristas, they tend to be cute and giggle when you pinch them when you have to squeeze by them to get to the rest room in back. One of the few places you won't be threatened with arrest for flirting with the staff, although I've heard that's changing.
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