text: Back when I was at school in Madison if I was not home in class or at work I was at ERC I mean this in the most absolute literal sense people would come looking for me there because chances were quite good I would be there The teas are pretty decent the espresso drinks are almost always good and the house blend coffee is delicious Some might argue that point but they are just wrong andor dumb It is delicious During the summer when they offer it the peach rooibos tea is probably the best tea I have ever had and I work in a tea shop so I know my tea get it and love it Well just get it You will love itnnIn terms of atmosphere well it depends what you want in a coffeeshop Some of the regulars are super elitist hipster types as are some of the employees But at least as many of each groups are wonderful people Did I meet my best friends there No But I did meet some cool people to add on Myspace or Friendster or whatever and I was able to chat with them and have fun The music is by and large great It is pretty typical indie rock fare but it is still generally good If you do not like the stuff on the OC because it is that kind of indie rock or Pitchfork it is also that kind bring your own musicnnSo the food offerings are always an important factor when people come into the place I work and while I choose coffeeshops based on coffee I know that not everyone else is the same way The food is soso The cookies and brownies and everything are good because hello they are cookies and brownies and stuff They used to have these really amazing peanut butter brownies but the recipe changed or something they are not the same The black and white cookie is so good though Get that one when they have it It is like the food version of the peach rooibos iced tea