I'm moving out of town and very sorry to be leaving Paradiso behind. Their coffee is Intelligentsia, their tea is Rishi, and they make the best (brewed, not from a bottle) chai latte in Chambana. It's my writing and reading spot, I love it, and the people-watching is especially entertaining after a big campus party or football game.\n\nBut there are some downsides: \n\n* Yes, the coffee is expensive. I think it's worth it, especially when I'm planning to sit for awhile and essentially renting table space. Many disagree.\n* The best time to write at Paradiso is during breaks or in the summer when campus empties out. During the semester, it can be loud and hard to get a table, and the internet is slow when there's a ton of students procrastinating by watching youtube.\n* The food is fine, but generally unexceptional. The pastries and soups are the best bet (macarons and corn chowder - yum! - not together, of course), and they  always have a variety of vegetarian options.