One of the best places to get a cup of coffee in the city. Finally, the "third wave" of Barrista artistas arrived to Montreal with Art Java (first on Mont Royal and then this downtown location). A few other places have opened up since that are probably better but you still can't find better espresso drinks in the downtown area (most of the points of comparison - the chain places - don't even come close). Sandwiches are slightly overpriced (and taste like they come from the same place as Java U's) and the environment is slightly sterile/generic but the artfully decorated macchiatos hit the spot.