I really enjoy Melk. They have a great indie vibe inside with gorgeous windows and natural lighting. I like the wooden tables they have as well as the gorgeous marble tables. I love that all the tables are square. One of my favorite things are square tables to work on instead of circular ones.
The only downside is that this cafe has no wifi like many sit down places in Montreal and there is a high amount of traffic through the cafe on a busy afternoon.
They have a great selection of drinks and I had an amazing matcha green tea latte. I'm not always an espresso in the afternoon kind of person so it's good to have alternatives.
Overall a great place to grab coffee with a friend or take a breather off the busy St. Catherine's traffic when shopping. Would come back with friends in a heartbeat.