As my partner Lisa says about Neve, this place is "the most Brooklyn" of all the cafes in Montreal - casual, comfortable, eclectic decor, funky design, stand-out espresso drinks, very solid food and good music. That, and the proliferation of hipsters sitting there. All the time. This is a good thing though since some Montreal cafes can be kind of dead in the middle of the day - and hanging in those kind of places makes me feel a bit guilty for being a perpetual student and enjoying a summer in Montreal with no real work to speak of. They just need a few outdoor tables and at least a token french pastry or two to complete the scene...then I could comfortably rate this as the top Montreal coffeehouse.