YUSU has that rare combination of light and lee. It's modern, but not cold; quiet, but not dead quiet. You can hear the espresso machine, soft conversations and the rhythm behind the bar - just enough to turn your head on without getting distracted. As a result, it works just as well for a short pit stop as it does for a longer sit-down with laptop or book.
The menu is bright and doesn't pretend that coffee is magic, but rather craft. Espresso and filter take center stage, with the attention you taste in balance and temperature. Matcha is not an afterthought for decoration here; it feels like a second main line, with drinks treated as seriously as the coffee. That makes YUSU a fine choice if you're going as a couple and don't both want to get on caffeine (or do).
Another thing to notice: the display case is not "filling," but part of the plan. Sweet and savory are next to each other, with many vegan options that don't feel like compromises. You order something small and it still feels like a moment. Not because it's over the top, but because it's right: simple things, well executed.
A good coffee bar doesn't scare you away - it makes you feel like you can take a break.
YUSU also has a creative, urban energy without becoming a scene. There's room for makers, students, neighborhood people and anyone who just wants to land. No coffee jargon needed, no "you have to take this" stuff: you say what you feel like and you end up with something that fits. That makes it a place you don't visit once, but slowly incorporate into your regular tour.