Coffee shops call my name and Java Break is speaking that language. Aside from having a underground vibe, a cereal bar (visiting that later), and a nice shaded patio area, what else would you need to enjoy a good cuppa joe? Java Break seems to be focused on more than just a strong brew. Boutique offerings like Italian-style soda (opt for the strawberry) and house-made chai mix highlight a solid slate of offerings. You can also get a bottle of chai concentrate to take home (it's like a small growler) and get that bottle refilled on a next visit. First bottle runs you around $13 but part of that cost is the bottle deposit, so the refill is cheaper. My daughter was/is partial to store brands like Tazo and Oregon Chai, but once she tried the local brew, she was hooked. And the in-house pricing is comparable to any other outlet if not a touch cheaper. Then there's that 'cereal bar'. While corn-based, sugar-laced products aren't my current jam, I did spend many a Saturday morning with cartoons and sugary bowl of cereal. If Java Break had existed in my college days, then I could have seen me with a bowl of Lucky Charms and an organic chem book in the late hours. Talk about catering to your audience... There are ample and unique seating options, including a 'Free Speech Room' which is a cross between graffiti and poetry, all as a living document. If there is any one knock for Java Break, it's the gloominess coupled with the WiFi policy. I know, it's under street level, so that's kind of inferred, but it gets cavelike in some of their nooks and crannies. WiFi is free *with purchase*, which is fine, but the access is controlled by single authenticating passwords vs. a standard connection. Again, not the worst, and a free token runs three hours, but it's an antiquated way to connect and yes, insert grumpy old man comment *here*. Just open it up, for heaven's sake, put out some self-serve refillables and let your patrons camp and be loyal. All the cool kids are doing it, Java Break owners, so get with the program. You're kicking butt in other areas, so unshackle the rest and you'll be the cream of the LFK crop. read more