Nature's Brew -- for all the coffee shop lovers

I've been meaning to visit Nature's Brew for a while now! I heard about it through a couple of my friends, and they all had positive reviews. And I figured they'd have something vegan, or at least soy milk for a latte, so why not. The place is up by Bacaro, basically next to it, so it's super easy to get to bike or longboard (if you're truly cali, like I think I am). 

My friend Ben and I came to Nature's Brew this morning to study for our econ quiz (ugh) and so I could finally understand the hype of this place. It's definitely a good study spot, but you have to either get here by about 10:30 am, or get really lucky to get a table to sit at. We managed to get a table, and they have plenty of outlets everywhere, but a lot of people just come in, get their coffee and go. 

They have these menu's lying around everywhere, and you have plenty of time to think it over while you're in line -- it doesn't move very quickly. There are plenty of coffee/tea options, and I got my usual hazelnut latte. Note: they don't have soy milk, just almond milk. I ordered just a bagel with jelly (strawberry today) and my coffee, and sat down (they call your name when it's ready). 

delicious, right?

As you're in line to order they have all the baked goods out for you to drool over and they do have a few vegan options, like the vegan burekas and the vegan sweet potato muffins. I was going to try one... but figured a bagel was more filling, and I'm always hungry. 

So Ben and I sat here for about 2 hours and studied miserable econ and drank our coffee. Since it's a big college student study spot, they do have free wifi, but you have to ask for a code at the counter. I'm not sure if it works if you come back another time and keep your own code, but I know you and your neighbor can't be using the same code. Sort of a hassle, but the bathroom doesn't require a key. I'd definitely come back here!