Studies suggest that coffee is among the most effective morning stimulants, though not as effective as oatmeal served by cranky dingos. Avoid a rude awakening with today's Groupon: for $5, you get $10 worth of artisanal beverages and sandwiches at Mo Java Cafe & Roasting Co. on North 48th Street. Mo Java slings caffeinated concoctions brewed with locally roasted, fair-trade coffee beans and flexes a food menu filled with delectable deli and bagel sandwiches. The pesto avo melt serenades taste buds with a sonata of melted provolone, mushrooms, avocado, and pesto cream cheese ($6.25), and an Almond Joy specialty mocha continues the lasting companionship between coconut and almond, the edible odd couple often seen mentoring wayward cashews and teaching peanuts how to read ($2.85 for 12 ounces).

Reviews

Six Yelpers give Mo Java an average of three stars:

• The number of vegetarian options was a pleasant surprise. I had the Cosmic something-or-other bagel sandwich for lunch and it was AMAZING! – Fox S.
• They have a nice patio out back, & yummy homemade scones, muffins, & sandwiches. It's also in a really cute area near the NE Wesleyan campus. – Nikki B.