A little oasis of picturesque seating, coffee and conversation along South 7th. The setting along Elm Creek provides a surprisingly woodsy view in back from the deck running along the back of the place. The interior offers cozy seating (couches and armchairs) mixed with an assortment of different-sized tables. It doesn't feel like one big, institutional room. A partial wall, sun nooks and an adjoining meeting room instead give a more home-like feel. Then there's the courtyard outside in the front. Part of the surrounding office complex, containing a couple of hair salons, an insurance agent, and some others - is called "The Cloisters" and whomever designed it must have had a serene contemplative place in mind. A running fountain with goldfish and plenty of greenery contribute to the relaxing vibe. Many ages and types of people come and go.
BIG FROWN for me: Mezamiz has just hooked up speakers so that music now pipes out into the courtyard. No more rustling trees and burbling fountain as the soothing soundtrack of life while sitting at the cafe tables. I think they might be going for more of a bar feeling now. I'm very sad about this!
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