Umi Cafe reopened recently after months of renovations, unfortunately my reaction to the changes is mixed.

First, disregard all the other reviewers' complaints about Umi being "grungy" and "dilapidated" -- the new furnishings are clean and modern. No more wobbly tables! The bathroom is no longer a dingy graffiti hole, it even has a bowl of potpourri. There's now ample booth seating for groups,... more

Sweet owners, friendly staff. Great vibe and atmosphere.

Best of all - amazing, fair trade, espresso based coffee.

I helped the owner with the smallest task (really, it was nothing) and they gave me a free latte!!

Cozy and traditional old style cafe with good coffee and food. Quiet and feels like at home. Good place to read a book or study with your laptop. Plenty of wall plugs along window side seats. Tables and chairs are quite old and wobly.though.