"Location: Smack in the heart of Monkland village, right next to The Spice Station, \n\nThe place: It's tiny but oh so cozy. Airy and bright, with a handful of seats, the vibe is super casual and comfortable. I can definitely see myself getting work done here. Judging by the volume of traffic that I saw going in and out of this place, I'm guessing it's a hit with the locals. And for good reason - it's the best coffee shop on Monkland and a fantastic change from the generic Starsucks and Second Cup.\n\nService: Awesome. I went in to pick up some beans - these guys are one of the few coffee houses in Montreal that carry 49th Parallel (one of my favs). I don't think I was in there 5 minutes before someone came over to see me. The clerk was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the different types of roasts they had in stock. With her input, I selected my beans and asked her to grind them for me. Quick and simple. \n\nCoffee: Excellent Macchiato - on par with Olimpico.\n\nPrice: Totally fair. The Macchiato was about $2 and the beans were $17 - slightly less than what they sell for at Myriade."^^ . "1"^^ . "1"^^ . . "4"^^ . "2014-04-14T00:00:00"^^ . . "0"^^ . .