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| - Cozy little café near McGill University serving coffee roasted in small batches from two collaborators, one in Calgary and the other one in Portland (Oregon). Quality is consistent, without a doubt, despite the small scale production.
Apart from the regular types of coffee beverages that are offered, the Pikolo latté is one of my favourite orders whenever I'm in town and I'm in a rush. In a nutshell, the Pikolo latté is a small-sized latté served in a glass a little bigger than a shot glass. Coffee extraction is done a little more concentrated so the coffee taste is more pronounced, which makes this baby latté more reminiscent of a creamy espresso than a latté.
Coffee is the main reason to drop by Pikolo (the café owner trained in Australia for several months), but pastries are also worth a bite: either all made in store or bought from local Montréal bakeries, products are definitely ethical and fresh. Since I don't have a sweet tooth, I usually grab the granola that's freshly made every morning for a couple of bucks.
For students who are looking for a study spot: the relaxed, casual atmosphere makes it really tempting to stay and study, but since it's a small café, tables are stools are rare to come by.
Bonus points: last time I was at Pikolo, a barista was wearing a 49th Parallel T-shirt!
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