5C students think that the quintessential café accouterments include a laptop, a triple shot dirty chai, noise canceling headphones, enough papers to comfortably cover the four-top table that they plan to monopolize and the locked in attitude of a future management consultant. Ansley Kang SC ‘29 disagrees. The café used to be a nexus of social vibrancy and discourse, so its post-COVID mutation into a bookless library hurts to watch. However, café culture is not beyond saving.
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Philz Coffee opens location in Claremont Village
On Nov. 13, Philz Coffee officially opened in Claremont Village on West Bonita Avenue, following a Soft Launch Community Opening the day before. Known for specialty drinks like Mint Mojito and seasonal offerings, the café features vibrant murals, cozy seating, and a coffee bar.