I stopped by this cafe on vacation this morning for my morning necessity - coffee.
I am happy to report that their coffee was perfectly roasted, with only a slightly acidic aftertaste. It is easily comparable to the best coffee in San Francisco (Peet's) as well as the best coffee in Seattle (Vivace).
The barista recommended their pesto sandwich - a layer of pesto on a ciabatta roll, each half covered with a layer of creamy white melted cheese which sandwiched crisp lettuce and a light aioli. The whole thing was toasted to perfection, cut in half and served with a skewered grape on each half.
Sadly, the owner was rude and demanded that I not take any pictures, even of the food. I've been assured by my host that this is a cultural difference between the U.S. and Montreal, but he nearly made me cry.
However, all that said - this sandwich was one of the best things I've ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth. The ultimate combination of crisp lettuce with an only slightly chewy bun, showcasing the warm melty cheese - highly recommended. I will definitely be back tomorrow for my morning coffee, hopefully I will be able to avoid the owner and may even sneak a picture of the beautifully presented latte.
Minus a star for the rude owner, sadly. :(