Another great coffee shop in a lively area is Coffee Time on S.W. 21st Street. Even at 11 p.m., Coffee Time is still busy. The line at the coffee bar remains constant with three to five people.

One unique aspect about this cafe is the outside awning that produces heat. Customers sitting outside wear shorts and T-shirts during the winter and feel as warm as if they were inside.

Inside the cafe, an intriguing science fiction painting covers the entire wall to the right and behind. Four chess boards are set up with people gathered around them to watch the competitors. According to one of the chess players, Coffee Time is an ideal place to play chess and find other players. The usual homework crew also gathers, some in study groups.

Passing through a hallway from the main room, leaving the clamorous party atmosphere, one enters a room furnished with a beautiful leather couch and sofas. A simulated fireplace gives the room a cozy and warm feeling, although it doesn't produce any heat. Modern paintings, which are for sale, decorate the wall.

Beyond this room is a third room, even more intimate with dark walls and dim lights. Large paintings of Renaissance rooms give a spacious illusion to the small room. The room is romantic with rose-colored walls, curtains, rugs and fancy tables, but still has a '90s pop culture setting with randomly selected chairs and unusual lighting.

Coffee Time's service is also excellent. Servers remain pleasant in the midst of stress. For a touch of lively atmosphere at a downtown cafe, Coffee Time is the place.