I was in total shock when I walked by what used to be a 24 hour Second Cup and saw that it was being replaced by Milton B, a 24 hour urban cafeteria. The Second Cup had been there ever since I first step foot on McGill campus way back when. It was a very popular study spot with the McGill crowd given its operating hours and proximity to the campus. Everybody came here when they were a student be it to study or fuel up for a long night of partying. Anyways, enough nostalgia and on to what I came here to do which is to review the business.
Being an urban cafeteria you can expect food like sandwiches and salads. I have been twice now and on both times the sandwiches could have been a little better. The first time I came I had a bocconcini pesto sandwich which needed to be toasted longer because the cheese had only half melted. The second time around I had an apple brie grilled cheese sandwich which was better except they used raisin bread which I found a little odd.
I also noticed that the first time I went the salad selection was a little lacklustre but on my return visit it had improved, which makes me think that they were still trying to work out the kinks of being a new business. The salads are pretty tasty for the most part. You can get salads that are substantial enough to be a whole meal or smaller ones to accompany a sandwich.
They also have a variety of baked goods and sweets if you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth. In general the ones that I have tried have been quite fresh and delicious. I enjoyed them and they did satisfy my craving for something sweet.
When it comes to prices they are what you would expect to pay downtown. Depending on what you order you can easily get a filling lunch for somewhere between $10 and $15, which is what you can expect to pay in this area of Montreal. I do feel that you get your money's worth here. The portions are ample and the quality of the food is pretty good.
While this isn't a place offering super cheap eats I can see it doing well with the McGill crowd. Given the fact that it is a 24 hour place and that they offer coffee and food it would make for a good study spot. Even if you are not student it is worth checking Milton B out because they do offer a better alternative to some of the other food court fare that exists downtown.