Jerusalem is full of amazing cafes. One thing that's easy to find here is a fantastic cup of coffee. (And while I'll drink most coffees, I am picky with what I consider excellent coffee.) I'm at Cafe Hillel now in the German Colony neighborhood of Jerusalem. A little while ago I was at a cafe downtown called Tmol Shilshom ("the day before yesterday"), where a neighbor from my old block was celebrating his annual birthday custom: sitting in a restaurant for twelve hours, inviting all his friends to stop by whenever they wish, to talk, eat, drink coffee, play guitar, shoot the breeze. The walls are old Jerusalem stone, with books scattered on shelves, excellent coffee and food.