Hey you at the laptop. Get a napkin & a pen. Who was your best friend 2 years ago today? Write them a letter. Get out of your social media bubble & communicate for real.
The ones who started it all still have a place at the table. Don't be put off by cries of "Too many hipsters!" and "Too many scenesters!" I am neither and find it awesome.
Ritual is the perfect coffeehouse to tap into American State-of-Mind on Cafeppl.com. People can Connect Over Coffee here. Uber cool coffeehouse, music et al.
Ok, all the hipsters like this place and the espressos aren't bad - but I can't get into it. Compared to Blue Bottle's roast, I always get a tinny, unpleasant metallic taste with Ritual.
Good coffee + free wifi + the blonde male barista is nice (the others weren't as friendly) + poor pastry selection (no chococupcakes!). Overall, pretty good place.