text: Locally-owned coffee shops are the best. Always looking for a new place to try, I heard of Carmel's from a graduate student of mine. Tired of going to LGO, I decided to give this a try today. \n\nI ordered a medium chai latte. It was delicious - and I only ever get them at Cartel's! The guy behind the counter added a hint of cinnamon (how did he know that's what I usually put in my coffee?). The extra ingredient did it justice. \n\nI went around noon today and the place was semi-packed. Great music (a little bit of Jack Johnson) and I had a great Tuna Salad. The owner (or so I think) was very friendly. I was studying and he came by to thank me for coming in, which was nice. Also, there's a small patio in the back for people who want to read and enjoy the nice weather before it hits 100 degrees. \n\nI didn't have my laptop, but on my iPhone I saw that the Wi-Fi was locked. I didn't ask for the password, but I'm sure they would provide it if needed. Parking was scarce. Hard to find, but manageable. Overall, I would definitely come again for the chai latte!!!