Good coffee, friendly staff and just a pleasant place to hangout and read or work. I go here often and would recommend it to anyone. And with regard to it being dirty, it isn't. It's a hodgepodge of furniture. Kind of like hanging in a friend's basement. And they clean the bathrooms all the time. I swear one out of 3 times I'm here, I can't get into to the bathroom because they have that traffic coney thing outside barring admittance because they're doing a mid day cleaning of the cleaning in there. New Wave definitely won't win an award for interior design, but the friendly staff and good product keep me coming back. If your looking for a place to frame your next Instagram post with some cool (wow! Aren't I cool!) interior designed background, this isn't the place for you. Stay away, you folks annoy the f#ck out of me. read more

Logan Squares OG coffee shop! There's a lot of competition for the best coffee shops but I think this place should run supreme! Has original coffee shop vibes and the food! Gosh don't get me started so yum! Good for on the go to! The bagels are great and new wave doesn't skimp on the cream cheese! Lastly the coffee will have you actually liking forward to work! Latte approved! Thanks friendly staff for making this LGBTQ guy have a safe space. read more

Neighborhood coffee shop in Logan Square. What it lacks in vibe it makes up for in friendliness; though the furniture is not sparkling new, the baristas were super nice. My nutella latte was appropriately decadent, though a bit pricey. Do note that on farmer's market days they set out a to-go tent outside. read more

New Wave Coffee - Nutella latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love the food, the coffee, the wide space + outlet availability. Amazing. Had a great flat white. Good biscuits. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is due to service. While they were both very nice, the barista completely finished every previous espresso drink as he got them before taking my order (compared to the normal practice to take the next few orders in line so you can be efficient in your espresso pulls). Again, not a huge deal in the long run, but the memory of time passing, like cold and thick molasses, as I watch each, slow, careful thump of the single espresso shots being emptied, each slow (but perfect) rosetta form in the foam, living with the knowledge​ of how much the owner of that Rosetta​ will enjoy their drink before I​ can even enjoy the satisfaction of expecting my own, it stays with a person! read more

This place is very spacious, it's a huge place for a coffee shop. It's good if you want to hangout with friends there or just read a book by yourself. Staff there are very nice, the place is very hip. I don't recommend getting their macarons, I got 2 last time and they were very hard. Bu their almond pie was pretty good. I would come back if I'm ever around the area. Street Parking, you can find free ones in the neighborhood. read more

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The coffee was very nice, not exceptional, but I was completely satisfied. Also, there is a lot of space and tons of seating. Personally, I just don't relate to the vibe here of "worn down and ugly is cool." It seems like old (dirty) furniture. But that's the personality, and they have nailed it, but that's doesn't speak to me. read more

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Okay, so, if you're not taking care of the front of the house, what are you doing back of the house. I was overwhelmed with disgust when I walked into this coffee shop. The furniture is run down and dirty. I honestly did not want to sit anywhere for fear of bed bugs and everything under the sun. But I did anyway. I ordered a chai latte, which was fine. But as I sat trying to enjoy my beverage, I just couldn't. There was dust build up EVERYWHERE and in one corner there was a SOCK! A godddang SOCK with a shot ton of dust on it...like its been sitting there for ages! I obviously could not finish my drink and you couldn't pay me to order anything to eat here. read more

Plenty of seating. Wi-fi. Open late. Common coffee selections, menu and carb centric pastries. Pastry + Small Nutella = $9. Food selections $5-8. COFFEE -- Metropolis beans. Bottomless for $4.50 (ouch). NUTELLA MOCHA COFFEE -- balance. An alternative to the plain Mocha. Art Latte is default presentation. TEA -- Rishi. read more

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Cool space, good music, nice food, kind waiters. Too cold AC, but in days of summer is a relieve. read more

New Wave Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Living in Logan Square is gold if you're a coffee snob like me because you're surrounded by some of the best spots in the city to drink it. New Wave Coffee is one of those spots everyone should stop by once for an espresso shot or cold brew, at the least. I like to snag a couch and post up with my laptop here while sipping on an iced chai tea latte or cortado. I also gravitate here due to the yummy sandwiches you can't find at other shops that don't focus on food as much. Baristas are your friendly neighborhood hipsters. Skip Starbucks and get your fix here. read more

New Wave Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I read the yelp reviews, and needed to give this place a shot for myself despite the warnings. I'm not scared of a rude or aggressive wait staff as others have noted, and I was really curious what could possibly keep this place in business if the experience was so supposedly awful. I walked in and confidently ordered a doppio for here and a large iced to go. Same thing I order pretty much everywhere. The barista shot me a smile, to which I returned said smile. Looking around, I loved how sloppy the decor was. This place is not trying too hard. It's just a neighborhood coffee shop that 10-20 years ago might have been run by aging hippies but instead is run by wonderfully bearded hipsters. There are signs all over the place, that at first feel like they might be insulting the consumer. Signs that ask you to put down your phone and treat the baristas like humans? I like it. Anyways, the coffee was solid, and my experience was a good one. The service was rushed and focused, but my doppio pull was intense and delicious and I'm enjoying my to-go iced coffee as I write this review. read more

The name alone is awesome ... gotta love the 80s and new wave! =) The inside of this establishment definitely lives up to it's name ... old school tv, classic nintendo, neon splashes of color, all totally 80s! The coffee shop was actually quite large with lots of different corners to sit in and art splashed all over the walls. Coming from California ... we came here to try the millennium coffee and it was very fragrant and good ... too bad we couldn't try anything else and didn't have time to hang in the space, but from what we saw and tasted ... it was definitely an awesome place to come. read more

New Wave Coffee - an old school tv and nintendo ... awesome - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in to grab a couple of drinks to get our caffeine fix for the day. The place was crowded and the line was huge bu that was all due to the Farmers market being open. The line moved quickly, but unfortunately the wait to get your drink did not. The problem lies with the way the drinks were lined up by one person that re-organized by a different person this meant that our drinks kept getting shuffled around. They would call out drinks of people that just ordered versus those of us that had been waiting were left just waiting to hear those magical words which today was Medium Iced Vanilla Latte. To make matters worse the girlfriends chai latte never came until it was brought to their attention again. The place has free wi-fi and is definitely a hipster hang out and maybe that's why my drink took extra long I am definitely not a regular. Overall I am sure we will be back but come on line up the orders and then knock them out one at a time. No need to re-shuffle. read more

What I love about this place: - Cute, unique decor and art. - Funky furniture. - Flyers encouraging local artists and writers to contribute their creativity. - Vegan snack and meal options! - Cheap drinks!! - A 'dehydration station' - a place to fill up on water for free. - Great location. Also love the entrances on both sides. - Unique bathrooms covered with art. And I think I saw a curtain? - Perfect place to people watch. This is definitely a place for 20something hipsters to come chat with friends and surf Facebook on their laptops (half of the people with their laptops open had Facebook up.... really!? Don't you have something better to do in a coffee shop?). What I don't like: - The draft coming from the doors that kept opening and closing. I was constantly cold. - The chairs were really tattered. I appreciate the kitschy look but a little more comfort without thinking, "yuck," would be nice. - The baristas took their time to make drinks. I waited in line for awhile to make a simple request. (However, it's probably a good thing they take their time to remind us to slow down a little bit. Starbucks rushes us right through.) read more

The coffee here is good. In particular they make a good soy latte, which is difficult. The problem is on cold winter days they don't set the temperature high enough, and it's cold inside. It's kind of always cold. The cold combined with the doors opening and closing means that it's really not somewhere you can stay for very long. Plus, the furniture is steel and other kinds of metal that are additionally cold. This is just not a good winter hang out. I'm updating this in summer of 2018. This place must be making money. They have updated the signage that's now professional looking. Unfortunately, the faucet in the bathroom necessitates holding it on with one hand constantly. This means you can never actually wash your hands. Plus, there is never paper towel to dry your hands. Basic hygiene is lacking. read more

I love this place. It is one of my top study/work place choices. They have plenty space, a lot of plug-ins, tasteful drinks and good sandwiches. But I have to take one star out since when the summer comes, this place should not be called NEW WAVE COFFEE but NEW WAVE REFRIGERATOR. read more

New Wave Coffee - Seasonal tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I recently moved away from Chicago and I'll really miss this place. I was worried that COVID-19 would be the end of them, but they miraculously reopened and replaced the floors! I miss the slightly grungy feel of the Linoleum floors, but I get it. Gotta make your coffee shops look nice this days. Thee baristas are always friendly, and coffee is good, and the sandwiches hit the spot when you need a simple meal while working. read more

I had the BEST Soy Latte here They also have Vegan Treats Expect to wait for espresso drinks, but it is worth it! read more

Stop in on my break I ordered their turkey sandwich through ritual and the sandwich blew me away. I got it on a baguette fresh and toasted all the ingredients were fresh including the avocado, it was nice and green. I noticed they have good space, nice crowd, good food, this is the place to go for sandwiches definitely fresh is the key. Will be back on my brakes since I work close by. read more

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I like this place for it is location, great people watching spot, close to Palmer Park, and that you can sit here for hours without being bothered. During the summer and fall they have Farmer's market on the weekends which is nice. But any other times-- The food is meh at best The coffee...not sure that is what I am drinking The staff is just there, not friendly, not rude. Just present. I agree with John C.'s review on this part The ambiance is typical hodge podge of seats , chairs, sofas and tables- nothing special They do have a print-by-the-page which is nice if you don't have a printer and/or want to trek to a FedEx/ Kinkos to print out. read more

This place is great they have amazing bagels and coffee cool vibe. The only problem is most of the time I come at around 10 am and they are already sold out of bagels y'all are open for hours still why not just order more bagels??? read more

New Wave was a regular stop pre COVID. I went here recently and while I missed some things I was very appreciative of their efficiency and attention to safety. They have a very limited menu and I really miss their bagels; however they have streamlined their service to ensure a quick and safe experience. All items are clearly marked and prices are shown. The sizes for both hot and cold drinks are displayed. There are reminders to wear a mask, don't touch anything, and no cash accepted. There is no leaning over the counter, grabbing straws or sugar, or using the restroom. I appreciate the clear guidelines. With that being said, service was still friendly and the drinks were tasty. I have no hesitation going there and look forward to the return of the pumpernickels bagels! read more

The sign on the outside window (as of this writing)... New Wave Coffee Is Open-Ish. "Open-ish" and it has 16 reviews!? Jeepers creepers, Logan Square DID need a coffee shop BADLY! Admittedly, I don't come to this neighborhood all that often...but make special trips to check stuff out. Loving free wifi, the area, new coffeeshops, Metropolis (yeeee, giddy), and bathrooms with real graffiti art...it was a must-see. The hipster ratio is high, ain't no lie. However, I do not find this to be a bad thing. In fact, I enjoyed quite much. It could potentially double as a Macbook store, there are so many of them in here. Many bike/messenger bags. Pop art that is ironic, yet strangely comfortable. Pink/black tiled floors. Shiny tables. All the hipster love, but very much missing the pretension. Awesome, I like my coffee with real cream, splenda and a bit of reality...thankyoumuch. Oh, yeah...tables! Hardly to be found, this place was jammed on a Wednesday at 3pm...insanity! But, like a good insanity, because they need to live long and prosper. They were booking in new tables for the expansive space as I worked. Good call, very good call. Metropolis coffee: be still my little caffeine-joltin' heart. Smallish food menu. Sandwiches with cool names like "Flash Dance." I giggled each time the counter guy had to wander around yelling out..."Flash Dance, anyone have a Flash Dance!?" I so wanted to say yes, and break it down...but alas...I was working, ok!? I did enjoy a bowl of the tomato feta soup, perfect to ward off the chilly day. Long and short of it: This place is pretty stellar in terms of coffee shops. I can only imagine they'll get better when they are really, officially and completely "OPEN-real." Well done. I'll be back. Metered parking is fairly easy, as is street parking (during the day). read more

Ever come across someone who is the perfect embodiment of a stereotype? Like maybe you meet a fella named Vinny Italiano from Jersey who looks and acts like Big Pussy from The Sopranos, reeks of marinara, and you think to yourself, "Blimey. I didn't know people like that actually existed," and you're just shocked but not shocked at the same time? New Wave Coffee is kinda like that except, you know, as a cafe. Picture an urban coffeehouse in your head. Go ahead. I'll wait. Is there a bohemian, maybe even hip, vibe? Do artists use the space to hang their works and/or is someone playing music? Are the baristas a touch snooty or aloof, and are they only working there until they can pursue their real passion which is to make radio documentaries kinda like This American Life but not really like This American Life? Do you get a general sense that everyone is saddled with substantial debt from their undergrad days where they majored in creative writing or political science at some Midwestern liberal arts college? I thought so. You just pictured New Wave Coffee in comically accurate detail. Like the Double R in Twin Peaks is the Platonic ideal of a diner or the Peach Pit is of...well...a diner in Beverly Hills, New Wave is the same for coffeehouses. Their wares are well plied at New Wave. Metropolis coffee is used which is nice, and the baristas I came across made me excellent cappuccinos. The actual space is gigantic but it doesn't have the lunchroom/church basement feel of Mercury Cafe--especially during the morning when it is nearly impossible to find a seat. The Nintendo setup is well documented, and the only way it could be better is if they had two Nintendos. Some guy was whiling away the morning with Dr. Mario when I showed up, and I was more than a bit jealous. If you have read my other Yelp reviews (hahahahahahahahah...unless you're my dear mother I don't presume you have. Hi, mom!) you'll notice I pay particular attention to bathrooms. You know what I've come to realize? Cafes ALWAYS have the best bathrooms: Soma in Bloomington, Indiana? Dazzling bathroom. Bridgeport Coffee Company? A bathroom you could take home to mother. New Wave, too, has an excellent bathroom with its graffiti-covered walls and roomy dimensions. Surely if ever a place needed a solid bathroom it's at a coffeehouse or maybe a diabetic group home since these bathrooms are where you're going to spend a good deal of your waking life. Thus, the bathroom at a coffeehouse says a lot about the joint, and New Wave gets a firm pat on the back for a loo well done. New Wave is definitely worth the trip. If you own a Macbook, ride a bike as a matter of orthodoxy, or have ever thought about doing an MFA in creative writing (even for a second!) then it's probably compulsory that you frequent New Wave. That's cool. Just save me a swing at Dr. Mario, a'ight? Much obliged. read more

YES! I came here last night for the Logan Square Knitters Meetup and it was fabulous! I really enjoy the look of the whole place - it's obviously very nouvelle vague. There's a black and yellow checkered floor, exposed brick, great artwork and framed album covers from the New Wave greats. There's two entrances (one on Logan and one on Milwaukee) so it's kind of like two shops in one that meet together in the middle near the cash register and the bathroom. There's a giant TV with free NES if you feel the need to go back to your video game heyday. I sampled some Blood Orange Tea and the Vegan Potato Leek Soup - both delicious. I've never had a potato leek broth soup so it was new, interesting and very tasty. They have a lot of vegetarian/vegan menu items, which is a plus for you herbivores out there. The coffee smelled great though I didn't need that much caffeine that late in the evening. I will definitely be back to sample more of the goods. I also met the manager/owner Zach and he was super awesome. He was friendly and mingling with the customers, which is always A+ in my book. Word is he's bringing in more vegan items and pastries - yum! He obviously takes pride in his shop and I really like that about any business. Prices are fair, parking is abundant, Wifi is free and seating is comfortable. EDIT: I guess I lied? Part of the floor is black and pink, part is black and yellow checkers. Wouldn't want to confuse anyone. read more

First, let me say, I am sorry to the owners and employees of this local business. I wish I liked you guys, it would be so nice for both of us. However... New Wave coffee. If you like New Wave music, this does not mean you will like this large, ineffectively laid out coffee shop. It feels like a college cafeteria trying to be super hip. They have an NES in there. I love Nintendo, but somehow it comes off as asinine. I just hate it inside this place. Sometimes I stop in to get coffee, but it's only out of convenience! And, almost always, I regret it. Very, very rarely, do I get decent service. Even if I do, I have to evaluate it in my head, and think, was that really good service, or was it just good for this shit-hole? Anyway, you obviously can tell I loathe this place, and it has a lot to do with decent coffee being ruined by everything else a coffee shop is supposed to be - quiet, comfy, and nice - so I won't continue on, but just know that I'd rather walk 2 miles barefoot to a McDonald's than come here. Another reason I have a chip on my shoulder towards this place is the whole deal with La Boulangerie. I feel like if they were allowed to serve coffee and do what they wanted to do, then maybe, just maybe, New Wave would like to speed up their service and step it up a bit, but why bother, when you have 50 hipsters showing up because it's around the block? Try Cafe Mustache, Ipsento, Township, anything else... read more

Believe it or not I was just denied service at New Wave Coffee in Logan Square. Yes, that right. I tried to order a half decaf quad shot espresso over ice and was told no. Normally, I would just leave if they refuse to make my drink but I since I was having a business meeting later in the morning I decided to try ordering an alternative. I asked if I could order a light water iced Americano and once again was told no. Apparently, this business has decided it is just fine to deny customers drinks they don't deem to be appropriate. Perhaps I need to get my taste buds examined? No, I think they should have their business philosophy examined. While it was a hassle to reschedule my meeting I refuse to patronize a business that does not put the customer first. My drink requests were not unreasonable and the individual waiting on me didn't even attempt to be accommodating or explain their ridiculous policy. I'm not sure why the owners of this coffee shop feel they should tell me what is right for my taste buds. As a side note, the place could use a makeover. If they are trying for a cool, laid back vibe, they fall short. Instead, it needs a fresh coat of paint, someone to clean and removal of the very visible bus tubs with signs telling me where to put my dirty dishes. read more

When it comes to interior decoration, the opinion of a heterosexual male should rarely be trusted. But on Yelp, where my opinions count, I can be totally direct: everything about this place offends my aesthetic sensibilities. Pink, yellow, and pale blue painted walls. Stackable pleather chairs. Fake metal plastic tables. It's not a stretch to say that the ambience at McDonalds or Pizza Hut compare favorably. Really. And that's a shame because the space itself could be beautiful, a big open space with broad windows on both Milwaukee and Logan, some exposed brick and exposed vents. No bookshelves, no newspapers, no Chicago Reader, no Onion, no books. No books? No reading, actually, unless you count the internet. The customers are mostly twenty-something, and the majority have laptops. And that's okay- maybe this is just one of those things that distinguishes Generation Y from Generation X. But I'm a child of the '70s and proud of it. Coffeeshops to me are a place to relax in a homely, even old-fashioned environment. I like to hold my newspaper close, stare intently at the pages, feel the gritty texture on my fingertips... What about the coffee, you may ask? I'm the wrong person to ask. read more

This place licks balls. If I want an espresso over ice, you sell said items I and am willing to give you money for them, then I shouldn't hear some BS philosphical excuse as to why you cant give me what I want. It's coffee and ice. If I want to put milk in it, then I can. Tried to order my drink and was told that it is the owner's rule. Owner, you can suck it! If you are lucky enough to have a business in a great neighborhood that thrives, you shouldn't start making arbitrary rules that put off your customers. I used to go there all the time. NEVER AGAIN! RAT! read more

Is it me or is the customer service getting worse? Ordered a bar drink on a busy Sunday morning during the farmers market. Patiently waited a plus amount of time to get my drink. I hear my drink called out and step to the counter where a women who came in after me picks up my drink. I politely ask if she mistakenly picked up my order, when the barista tells me to calm down. "This is not your order, yours is next. Just calm down!" I in no way raised my voice or created a fuss. This is the behavior I am starting to see after being regular here and I will not be returning. I had the same job in college and I would have never spoken to someone like that, especially a customer. read more

I am not happy with New Wave Coffee. I have tried on 3 occasions to order coffee/get something to eat here. All 3 times I have left after waiting in line for 30 minutes. I'm glad that they are so cool that people will wait for them- it makes me really want to know what kind of crack they are serving for people to be so loyal. I'm not going to wait around to find out. My curiosity has turned to irritation now. I went in to get a croissant from the newly opened La Boulangerie (French bakery next door) but had to order a DOZEN because of some no-compete clause with New Wave Coffee! Are you kidding me??? If I don't want to wait more than 30 minutes for a coffee from you, why on earth would I wait more than 30 minutes for a croissant that is NOT EVEN FROM A FRENCH BAKERY?!?! I spent $20 on a dozen croissants at the bakery and will continue to do so. Until you lift this ridiculous ban on single croissants I refuse to make any further attempts at trying your coffee or food. read more

What is it about hipster coffee shops that makes them feel like they're required to sell A) vegan deserts and B) HORRIBLY BURNT, SOUR ASS ESPRESSO? Seriously, the coffee at this place is bad, their pastries suck, and they're complete dicks to their neighbors. Do. Not. Frequent. I guess the sandwiches aren't half bad. read more

I have seen the future and it is New Wave Coffee. And it is goooood. Opened today! read more

Three stars for New Wave Coffee shop. One star for the creepy homeless dude staring in the window after the manager told him to leave. He gets one star because he's playing Journey on the keyboard he set up out front. Journey should get more stars, but you know, extra creepy means less stars. Anyhow, decent red eye ($2.50-ish). Free WiFi. Good music (Bowie, Reed, Pixies). Lots of seating but none available as it's in high demand. Very wonky table near the front they just need to toss already. New Wave is a testament to how desperately Logan Square and Avondale need more coffee shops. It's hard to imagine this place empty since there's been a near constant stream of people since I set up shop. Which is a good thing. read more

Hooooooray! Free wifi in Logan Square in a bright, airy, spacious cafe! Hoooray!!!! Why only three stars? Because I'm not impressed by the coffee - the Metropolis coffee is fine, but not particularly inspired, and the accompanying coffee service makes me appreciate places like the Coffee Studio, which actually takes coffee seriously. The cappuccino wasn't particularly well-made either, which really disappointed me. Come on now, barista. Make your foam count! But I'll go back. Again and again and again. Because the sound track is straight outta my adolescence and because the wifi is free and I'll suck up bad joe any day of the week if it means sitting in a sunny window and taking in the hipster landscape a mere 2 blocks from my house. read more

I'm so sick of this place. The baristas seem to have this built-in attitude, and I'm nice to baristas. I tip solid. C'mon. Music since I've been in here: horror film soundtrack (way too loud). Then I put on my headphones to drown it out. Then thrash metal, way too loud. It's like they forget this is a place where customers are spending their effing money. Not a place where baristas hang out and get bugged by coffee drinkers all the time. read more

Great place to chill! I had a great time here; review would've been 5 stars but they were out of their gluten free treats by noon? Their chilled drinks are fantastic! read more

4-stars for what I thought New Wave was all about. Minus 3 stars for the crazy croissant ban they've enacted on their neighbors to the North, La Boulangerie. I, for one, don't venture into New Wave for food. Just coffee. I was, however, quite looking forward to frequenting the new place on the corner, La Boulangerie, for a croissant. Then I learned New Wave is prohibiting them from selling croissants, through a non-compete clause. I didn't even know New Wave had croissants. Do they? I might as well hit Starbucks next time, instead of New Wave. As much as I would rather support a locally-owned small business...why should I if New Wave isn't willing to? This one-star review is me waving goodbye to New Wave. Unless, of course, they reconsider their silly croissant ban. No costly lawyers need be involved. A gentleman's agreement would certainly suffice. It's not like the police will be sniffing around for signs of puffed pasty dough. Perhaps interesting for the owner of New Wave to note, I would actually stop by New Wave MORE often if they sold croissants at La Boulangerie. I personally don't think of New Wave as a destination for French pastries. Soy lattes, sure. I would delight in a New Wave latte to wash down a delicious croissant from La Boulangerie. As others have suggested, why not start selling La Boulangerie croissants at New Wave? And New Wave coffee at La Boulangerie? Such a decision could turn a sticky situation into a fruitful compromise. read more

New Wave is an 80's themed cafe for people born in the 1990s. Logan Square has a dearth of cafes to say the least, so I feel like my three stars are generous. I'm definitely grading on a curve. New Wave fills the chasm that seems to exist and in the neighborhood in that it serves the second best local coffee roaster in the city. They deserve the utmost credit for doing so at a fair price. Further, they have free, easy to use internet access. I like the openness of their space and it'd be a great place to hang out and chat for a few minutes to an hour. One could not really plan to do work in that cafe at the times of day I have attended. To be fair, though, when I've walked by people seem to be diligently reading/writing/studying. Those kids know their way around an espresso machine. The culture at New Wave seems to attract angry hipsters who still miss Filter, but shun anyone who bought a Shins' album AFTER "Garden State" came out. I've only rarely felt so uncool. Can't someone open an independent coffee shop for those of us who aren't yuppie snobs or counterculture clones? Can't someone open a shop that has free wifi, cheap coffee, somewhat clean employees, AND a comfortable place to sit and chill or work? Still, it's basic economics - supply and demand. Whether you're craving and willing to pay five for a delicious Tremmens or not, if all they're offering are $3 Miller Lites, sometimes you have to settle. Three Stars read more

For a long time I tried to give these guys the benefit of the doubt, but it's just gotten so bad. The service is terrible. The staff have that unlucky combination of being dim and rude. Seriously, it would be difficult to find a barista there with an IQ in the triple digits. They all have this vacant, lost look in their eyes. What are you so angry about, kiddo? Just relax. It's just a job. It's just coffee. read more