Talk. Conversation. Discussion. Debate. Free Speech. These are all crucial to the building of civic society and of democracy. The traditional coffeehouse of Samuel Johnson - the penny university - was a place for this kind of free-wheeling talk between strangers and between people from all walks of life. Where are these conversations taking place in your community (a physical space or a virtual space) and what are people talking about? Page 1 of 3 Name City State Philz Coffee Next time you come, you have to try Philz coffee. It is a little cult of its own. Delicious, strong,individual, by-the-cup coffee. The owner Phil is of perhaps of Middle-Eastern descent (Iranian?), in his 60s, and always wears a fedora. The hipster Mission clientel nurse their individual coffees over deep conversation around big, battered, oak tables, and, they mostly wear fedoras too... San Francisco CA Free Speech Movement Café Berkeley CA Berkeley Espresso Great baristas who know their customers...an easy place to work, chat or read. A relaxed public space. Berkeley CA Free Speech Movement Coffee Shop You got to love a coffee shop with quotes from Mario Savio on the wall. All fair trade coffee and they let students and community members use the meeting next door for events -- even political event. Long Live Free Speech!!! Berkeley CA Caffe Sole Great community gathering place. Interesting people from all walks of life. Staff made up of artists, musicians, rock climbers, enthusiasts, etc. Best decaf coffee in Boulder. Great mountain views. Community board takes up one whole wall. Boulder CO Blackbird Coffee It is smack in the middle of downtown and just a stone's throw from campus. Perfect meeting place during the workday. Milledgeville GA Graham's 318 This little cafe has a cozy, home-like atmosphere inside and great offerings of coffee, tea, and gelato. The patio out front is a beautiful spot from which to enjoy the sights of downtown Geneva, conversations with friends, or the free live music performances that occur in the summer. Geneva IL The Hub Coffee House and Café The Hub is the town living room of Danville, a small college town in the bluegrass. Danville KY Page 1 of 3           Mosaic, a community coffee house Seattle, WA As a local, nonprofit coffee house, Mosaic exists to allow neighbors an opportunity to come together while encouraging the building of healthy community through conversation, exciting events, and excellent coffee drinks. Mosaic believes each guest who walks through the door is worth more than a labeled price, so they serve their food and beverages with no fixed price. What does this mean? You decide what it is worth. Mosaic wanted a space where anyone in the community could come in and enjoy the space, whethere they had the financial means or not... trusting there would be some who could give more - to offset those who could not. Along with a large main room, Mosaic has designed space - 2 specific rooms - for families & community meetings to enjoy. Demitasse and the Den offer a unique way in Seattle to allow neighbors to be neighbors and foster the health that stems from known relationships.