DOWNTOWN. A study haven for students, a meeting place for morning coffee breaks, a place for busy professionals to grab a quick lunch on the run, a venue for local musicians ­ Bentley's has many functions and excels at all of them. Coffee is fair trade and organic, and this being Tucson, there's a slew of cold beverages too, like fruit freezes, smoothies, shakes, and iced teas and coffees. Simple, well-made food consists of eggs and baked goods at breakfast and sandwiches, salads, soups, and quiches at lunch and dinner. A few pastas and Southwestern specialties round out the options.

DOWNTOWN. Coffee shops don't usually offer much for vegans except perhaps something like a latte made with soy milk. But Shot in the Dark certainly does, while still providing plenty of fodder for the rest of us. Vegans have several options in addition to latte-with-soy-milk, from snacks and baked goods to meals like black beans and rice and a hummus and tabouleh plate. There are plenty of meat and dairy containing sandwiches, coffee drinks, cookies, pies and pastries too, including an amazing peanut butter mocha. Shot in the Dark may cater to vegans, but on the opposite side of the spectrum they also offer a well-ventilated indoor smoking patio and a good selection of cigarettes, tobacco and lighters. How's that for a dual personality?

NORTHEAST. This is the kind of place everyone wishes their hometown had. Something Sweet serves dessert. And a few coffee drinks, teas and other non-alcoholic beverages. But the main thing is dessert: over 10 different cakes, more than 15 pies, 7 cheesecakes, and an assortment of other goodies. Perhaps the pinnacle of indulgence, the "Oh My God, You've Got to be Kidding" Éclair is absolutely huge with a thick layer of the chocolate on top. The place functions as a second home for lots of folks, and with late hours, free WiFi and three customer computers, a slew of board and card games, a free book exchange, and all those fabulous desserts, it's no secret why.