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| - It is a hard one to rate, because the number of stars really depends on one's purpose for visiting the café, and comparable options in the neighborhood. As for me, I went there to get a little work done on my laptop while enjoying a morning snack in a nice atmosphere. Because I happened to be downtown, it was a good option: the latte was OK (not the best in town for my taste), and I was really happy with the many options for snacks (i.e., fresh baked goods) especially given the limited space they have. I had a strawberry vanilla scone, and I enjoyed it. Friendly service, and nice decor. But when I set up to work, I decided not to sit by the front window because the view was not very nice. Then, the noise level both from the street and from the music was so high that I wondered if I could concentrate on my work. Later on, the noise went down but the AC was a bit too high (glad I had a sweater). I did not see any wifi but I did not enquire about it because I did not really needed it.
Overall, because this café is in a business district, with a clientele mostly made up of workers who grab their coffee and go, it might be the best option in the area for that purpose (certainly bettern than a generic Starbuck or Tim Horton's). But I would not go out of my way to go work there; better options are available in the Plateau, Mile End, Rosemont, and Villeray.
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