I'm not usually one to review a Starbucks, mostly because I don't end up in them all that often and also because I like to try and find and support indie coffee shops. But I do feel like you've got to give a great location their due, and this is a particularly good one. The things that will make a difference between two otherwise identical versions of the same chain are location and staff - this spot rocks both. The location is beautiful and full of light with big comfy chairs, and very helpfully located in the ground floor of the Montreal Children's Clinic / Brunswick Medical Centre.
The manager here - or the woman I assume to be the manager based on how everyone else working asks her questions and refers to her expertise - is one of those people who exudes competence. Super friendly and kind vibes, works a busy line fast without making people feel rushed. In a small way she's made my day better on several occasions when I was at this building for stressful sick kid stuff, so I hope she reads this! read more