Intelligensia you have reached the edges of the Montreal third wave world. The lion serves up black cat espresso, which is a delight in the cafe or at home. Transcend which is roasted in Edmonton,AB is a pleasant stand by for filtered coffee drinkers. I'm particularly attracted to the "La Joya" blend, nutty deliciousness.
I noticed a lot of griping about size and price in the reviews. I think that some people need to keep in mind that this is a LOCAL coffee shop, not a chain. You support your local economy and in turn support ethical practices for procuring quality beans. "it's not about quantity, its about quality man!!"
...so if you're a glutton....by all means continue your venture to second bucks!!
anyhoo, creative interior, nice lay out. Lots of foot traffic, not a ton of tables. which is nice because sometimes the atmosphere gets a little flat when us students hog the tables all day. Great vibe, conversation and music!!
Knowledgeable staff, top notch!