YANMB (You Are Not My Barista): Do the folks at the coffee shop where I've been working all day mind me taking up space if I'm buying stuff all day and it's not crowded? [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Jul 29, 2009 - 35 answers

How do you handle dealing with customers who make you uncomfortable -- when you were hired to be friendly and available/approachable . . . and maybe for your looks, too? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 3, 2009 - 45 answers

Trying to find a good venue for a book club in NYC to meet - a coffeeshop or independent bookstore would be ideal, but certainly not necessary. The only real considerations are that it be public, not super-packed on Wednesday nights when we meet, and a place where we can either purchase or bring a bottle of wine - more inside. [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Dec 2, 2008 - 3 answers

I am a photographer in the Austin, TX area looking to do a shoot at a local coffeehouse. [more inside]
posted by bumbleintuit on Jun 28, 2008 - 9 answers

Can I go inside to order at a coffee shop when I have a dog with me? [more inside]
posted by splendid animal on Mar 21, 2008 - 32 answers

Visiting San Diego this weekend: do we need a rental car, and is there anything secret and great near Seaworld that we should see? (esp. good coffeeshops for hanging around in?) [more inside]
posted by LobsterMitten on Jun 4, 2007 - 24 answers

Favorite libraries or public study spaces in South Florida? [more inside]
posted by JamesToast on Mar 11, 2007 - 5 answers

Any tips for a gluten-free enjoyable trip to Amsterdam? [more inside]
posted by womble on Aug 9, 2006 - 14 answers