A new coffee shop recently opened in East Lawrence, and it’s beautiful, fresh and prepared to rouse your senses.

Decade, which celebrated its grand opening a couple of weeks ago, serves up hot coffee with a healthy side of community. Focused on providing a space in which neighbors can enjoy the pastime that is conversation, Decade offers a much-needed break in this uber-connected day and age.

The hubs and I got up extra early last week to pay a visit to this new neighborhood gem, and it was entirely worth the extra snooze time I surrendered to get there.

At 7 a.m., the space was glowing with morning light, and the mood was gentle enough to woo me awake. Decked out in reclaimed wood — from the floor, to the coffee bar, to the community table and chairs — the shop had a warm aura, which made for a lovely balance when drinking the upbeat coffee. Speaking of coffee, Decade brews Fourbarrel, which is based in San Francisco. Not only is Fourbarrel fair-trade, it’s also high-quality (win-win).

Mr. Mass. takes a drink at new East Lawrence coffee shop Decade at 920 Delaware St., facebook.com/decade.lfk.

As for the atmosphere, Decade offers a fresh, welcoming feel, which is in line with its mission to cultivate a space for conversation and community. With this in mind, leave the computer at home, folks! There’s no Wi-Fi here, anyway (it’s quite the relief, if you ask me). It’s amazing what a coffee shop can become when the digital screens disappear; the magic of community erupts with pleasantries and engagement. Imagine that!

During our visit, I enjoyed a café latte and my partner ordered a regular coffee. We sat and enjoyed our drinks, chatted with the owner, and then I wandered out to view the spacious deck. It’s the perfect outdoor space to stake out on a cool spring morning, before the rush of the day begins. Another wholesome detail about Decade: the pottery mugs and saucers, made by local artist Michael Crouch, make the experience of drinking coffee all the more elegant.

While the coffee shop itself is still new, there are already plans in place to keep things lively. Coffee and pastries are a given, but in the future Decade hopes to offer salads and sandwiches, and perhaps even acquire a liquor license.

Another update that will take place is the hours of operation; Decade is currently open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but future hours may stretch into the evening. Plenty to look forward to here!

But first things first: get up, get out and pay a visit to Decade.

— Jessica Pauly, aka Mrs. Mass., gives her thoughts on shopping, urban living and what’s new in Lawrence in CheckOut weekly and on her blog, mrsmass.com.