There's something to be said about seeing, Vancouver based JJ Bean coffee sold in Montreal.
First off, a sense of home for me. It brought an unexpected smile to my face. Second, it's a good brew - even in francophonia. This just tells me that Montreal craves good coffee from all over.
We came into this place to use Le washroom. I was positively giddy at not feeling awkward to just walk in and do that first. Usually I would buy a coffee so it did not look like that was my ulterior motive. The place offers an incredibly chill environment for its modern, dark interior feel. I feel the low lighting caters to all the laptops utilizing the wi-fi. (I would do it, too but I feel I must have a macbook to blend in).
If I lived in that area of Montreal, I could see myself as a frequent visitor.
A note before closing. When popping in for your brew, do take a look at the local art on the walls.