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| - Aside from a consistently good (and occasionally changing) menu of snacks, sweets, and of course, excellent coffee, Matina is a fantastic neighbourhood hangout. If you wander in on a weekday afternoon, the cafe will be full of a mix of students, the work-from-home laptop at the coffee shop set, along with a smattering of other locals. On a weekend you'll find locals reading the paper, catching up with friends over a café au lait, or watching the ever-interesting foot traffic on Bernard.
It's noisy enough to be comfortable to work in (nothing is worse than a silent coffee shop!), but not so loud that you'll want to pop on your headphones.
Music selection is great, and the space has lots of options for seating - typical tables that seat 1 - 4 people, along with some comfy sofas and a lounge area all the way at the back that's perfect for groups (book club, anyone?). The two pool tables keep this from being solely a sit + read spot.
Staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and always seem to have a good dose of neighbourhood news to share if you take the time to chat.
Good wifi access and people-watching.
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