For the week that I am staying in Montreal, this is my local coffee shop and I feel that I really lucked out. It's also the only place of its kind in the area as far as I could tell. The coffee is stellar, the vibe is cool, the pastries are delicious, and it's conveniently located up the street from the metro. The staff is friendly, bilingual, and has great taste in music. This place is a total win in my book.