How about "Lethem books are like that part in Psycho where you think the movie is about a detective tracking a killer, but then the detective gets stabbed in the face and you're not really sure what the movie is about anymore"

While I'm not so refined coffee drinker that I can spout off statements like, "I'm drinking a mocha that tastes like a latte," I do like coffee, and am addicted to it, and I live like a block away from there. So I shall report back in the comments..... this weekend!

How about, "Lethem novels are like taking home that cute tranny from The Tube and finding out that they're not a tranny, just a manly woman."

"...and also she has a rocket ship."

I believe it is "heart roasters" all lower case (or possibly just: heart). That's what the packaging on their bags of beans says.

As promised, here's my quick review: The coffee was good. The cookies and stuff were kind. The place has a lot of light and space. Some of that space can be used for more tables. Or maybe a couch?

NOT ENOUGH WALL PLUGS. That's important. People like to use computers while at coffee shops, and plugs are key.

Amazing! A great addition to a not so amusing section of town! Excellent coffee, great muffins and the space was very well thought out! I would highly recommend checking this joint out!!!

Just bought a bag of freshly roasted ethiopian beans. They do the roasting on site which is really cool to watch but more importantly, the coffee tastes good both in the shop and in my kitchen. I heart heart.

UPDATE** 2011

added tables, added wall plugs.