Remember that episode of South Park where the mirror universe version of Cartman crossed over into the real world? Well, Cafe Ambrosia is the anti-Starbucks, a goatee'd bean-swilling good guy who is out to negate the Evil Empire's corporate coffeehouse decor. In fact, this is one of the very few authentic cafes in Ann Arbor, with nary a gas-fed fireplace or Norah Jones CD to be found. Getting inside Ambrosia entails running a smoker's gauntlet of Kafka fanboys, brooding riot girls and well-coifed Avedans on their lunch break, but once there you'll find this low brow third space has friendly baristas that make a helluva good latte. Their signature matte latte is rocket fuel for the soul and the chai is made from scratch. Venture downstairs and you'll find the cafe isn't as tiny as you first thought. Sofas, recliners, wireless and electric outlets galore draw hipster students by the bucket full. You might want to count how many tattoos you have before hanging out here. Then again, the knitting fiends known as the Ann Arbor Craftsters don't seem to have a problem fitting in.