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| - One of the most convenient coffee fix in the city, L Distributice is a hole-in-the-wall type of coffee shop--literally. It's basically a counter which opens to the outside, with enough space inside to allow only one or two baristas to stand. The coffee menu is rather simple (espresso, Americano, latte, hot chocolate), but it offers a quick and cheap solution for any caffeine craving after exiting the Mont-Royal metro station, since it sits in an old brick building corner Mont-Royal and St-Denis, in the heart of the hip neighborhood Le Plateau. Since it was a hot day, I ordered an iced latte, which came in one size fits all, for $4.50. It was around the size of a Starbucks grande. The coffee, however, comes from a microroaster, so it had a strong, distinctive bitterness that complements well the creamy, dairy taste of the cold milk. The amount of ice was just enough to cool the drink without waterig it down. The latte was served in a transparent plastic solo cup with a lid and a straw--perfect for strolling around with a drink in hand. That day, there were also small snakca that were sold: it was $1 a piece and I think that they were coconut-chocolate balls, but the only thing that I'm sure of is that it was handmade and gluten free. Will definitely come back for the efficient, friendly service despite the long line.
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