Employees have the coolest outfits, everyone who goes is so chill and the tea is so yummyread more

I've always loved this warm place, where you feel right at home,…read more I've been here 3 times, between December 22 and January 2, when their registration system is down and it's once again impossible to get a bill. a real one, because their printer doesn't work either fr more then 10 days in a row I told them how important it is to give the customer an invoice, not just a debit receipt, especially for tqv and tps numbers. but nothing helped, the printer still doesn't work after more than a week, we have to take a picture of the screen! In December I waited 20 minutes for an invoice, the employee couldn't retrieve one from the system... so I have no proof of my purchase. No follow up was made by email. Also a few electronic power plates don't work, the floor is dirty and there's a lot of sloppiness. even if the holiday season is NOT their biggest period. The place used to be cozy and pleasant, but now it's just too stuffy!

Vegan Co-op with great food and awesome people! We were lucky to have a friend in Montreal show us…read morethis place, because we would have never discovered it on our own. It made my traveling vegetarian heart very warm and happy :)

One of the original coffeehouses making a home for folk music in Canada, the Yellow Door is a tiny…read moreepicenter of goodness in the McGill ghetto. In addition to the music venue in the basement, the Yellow Door is home to multi-faith advisory and free zen meditation, and the Generations Project which supports seniors in Montreal's downtown through volunteerism and social activities. Huge heart.

Really enjoyed our visit. The atmosphere is what makes this place special--it feels like working or…read morerelaxing in a beautiful historic library rather than a typical café. The space is spacious, quiet, and has a great vibe. The Wi-Fi also seemed fast, making it a great spot to get some work done. I had the flat white, and my wife had a decaf coffee. We enjoyed both. Definitely worth a visit whether you're looking for a good coffee or a unique place to spend an hour.

This is very much a spot to visit once in a lifetime, at least during their cafe hours…read more I came in at around 10:30am on a Saturday and the queues were already approaching the door. Looking around, the decor and layout was so beautiful. I thought, ok there are many people here so the drinks and offerings must be amazing. Once I ordered and got my brown sugar oat latte, I realized that it was just a plain old latte. Although the interior is absolutely stunning, their drinks are just fine and the crowds are too darn big. There are numerous places in Montreal that have great coffee with a significantly shorter wait time.

One star less than five because of the lady assistant-manager. No friendly smile. No name tag…read more Looks at you like you are dirt. Gets extremely upset and yells at you if you place what she calls "electronics" after clothes and pots for plants, even if you are buying cables and flashlights. Orders you, instead of nicely telling you, how long you have to exchange or return things. All the other people in the staff commununicate with a smile except this woman. She is the exact opposite of courtesy. Renaissance is a beautiful place to shop but that lady should not deal with customers.

*This review pertains to the donation/drop-off services here. I have not gone into the actual…read morethrift store, so I can't comment on the store itself* I am visiting my parents in Montreal, primarily to clean out their enormous storage room which, to my dismay, was like a hoarder's dream. Picture 65 years of ... stuff, from floor to ceiling in piles. A nightmare job. Anyhow, after two weeks, I finally got the place squared away. Only issue was, I now had TONS of bags of...stuff to get rid off. I'm talking blankets and pillows and bed linens (some new), a new carpet cleaner/steamer, framed artwork, old but working coffeemakers, tons of clothes, tons of totes and duffle bags, glass vases and ceramic jars.... I could go on and on. I initially planned to donate all this stuff to the Salvation Army thrift store on Sherbrooke St. W. in NDG. I drove around the block there but parking was impossible due to the high snow banks. (Even if the street was cleared, I'd still have had to pay for parking at the meter, FYI). I didn't want to park too far away as I had a gazillion bags to shlep to the store, and many were heavy. After 10 minutes or so, I pulled over and called the store, asking if they had a loading zone or garage or back door for me to temporary park, to unload all the stuff. The Salvation Army gal said no, and furthermore, the guy who assists at the front door, to help bring in donations, wasn't available yet anyhow. Bummer! I asked if there were a thrift store nearby that took donations that had a dedicated parking lot or unloading zone and the gal referred me to Renaissance on St. Jacques, just an 8 minute drive away. I'll cut to the chase here: this Renaissance place is the absolute BEST place to donate your stuff, hands down. You drive into this enormous parking lot right off of St. Jacques. Even with our recent snowfalls, the parking lot was totally cleared off. There's a big sign directing cars to the side of the building to drop of donations. Once you turn the corner there, there is a drive-up area, covered by a canopy, and guys with dollies waiting there to assist you! You don't even have to get out of your car! If you have a lot of stuff, or heavy stuff, or it's bad weather out, or if you are elderly or mobility-challenged, you don't even have to get out of your car. It is SUCH an easy, efficient system here! I can't tell you how impressed my mother and I were with this set-up. And the guys who assisted us were so friendly and nice, too. Bonus! Forget about shlepping your stuff to a thrift store in the snow, paying for parking, and dealing with the stress of all the logistics involved in getting rid of your stuff. This place makes it oh so easy.

great vibe, lots of comfy spots- would be great for studying but also nice to chat with a friend or…read moredo one of the puzzles they have. super interesting concept as well, definitely worth checking out if you've never been before. good selection of drinks and some snacks as well

A cool and interesting place to work - pay by the hour and enjoy the quiet ! Snacks and tea and…read morecoffee- a good variety - loved the front door - it's like a hidden " office " space Cosy and interesting !

I've visited Nomad Nation in September for an art exhibit/fashion show. The NOMAD Nation is a…read morecreative space which is located on Van Horne in a two-story building. You will find an event and gallery space (with a little bar) and different kind of art, sound and recording studios. What I liked the most was the little terrace located in the back of the building, the benches are made of STM seats, very creative.

Hosts the best creative events in Montreal on a weekly basis…read more *Must absolutely consult the event calendar as there are very different events happening on different days of the week ranging from arts & entertainment, to movie screenings , after parties and even after hours or the occasional private function. During the day it is a shared space home to live streaming and videographers, event production companies, record labels and creative freelancers. Starting Thursday evenings, the loft space transforms into an event venue, and a hub of Montreal's various creative communities. Nightlife: The vibe is Always different with unique & stylish happenings, regularly Goodvibepeople hosts creative events such as ArtJams , exhibitions, music fests and more. Consult the nomad live Facebook page or Goodvibepeople.com for event listings. The weekends are home to the best underground parties from Montreal's diverse scenes and collectives. Such mentionable happenings are Moonshine, ArtJam, the Antz, No Bass No Fun, Tribu Experientiel, and more.

I've been a few times and it's outstanding. The mocha uses real chocolate and isn't too sweet. The…read morepastries are excellent as is the cappuccino. Plenty of seating and friendly workers.

As like many other reviewers, this adorable cafe was next door to my hotel. I was craving a latte…read moreand croissant and got the most creamy, beautiful latte (with swan latte art) and a fresh, buttery croissant. I found the cafe a bit pricier than others I visited while in Montreal, but the size of the croissant and latte certainly made up for that. The place has a great vibe, is bright, and offers some local goods and crafts. I could tell many of the customers were likely students from the university across the street. I would definitely come here again if I am in the area.

This incredible local non-profit is delivering meals to the doorways of 160 local Montrealers who…read moreface some of the most extreme challenges from the Coronovirus pandemic. They have taken extreme measures to maintain the safety of their volunteers while continuing to provide this life-saving support and it just means everything. If you are looking for a local organization to donate to at this time, here's one that's doing the great good work.

Santropol Roulant is a wonderful organization that is greatly engaged in its community. It works…read morewith volunteers and its own gardens to produce quality wholesome food. We went there this week to sample their catering service, in which we were interested for an event next fall. But since they work with seasonal ingredients, their menu right now is not what will be available next autumn. Still, it gave a good idea of what kind of food they serve. We had a three course meal: chicken/pesto sandwich with radishes and salad, carrot/radish salad with almonds and strawberry cake. The veggies were fresh and vibrant. The chicken/pesto sandwich was made using a nice crusty baguette and was quite filling. The cake was very simple but the brown sugar used in the batter gave a nice caramelized taste. The food was healthy and good. It was terribly warm that day but we came out of Santropol rested and full. For 15$ per person, it was a nice meal! They also sell a bunch of homemade canned veggies and fruits, and even an awesome recipe book with dishes from all over the world, inspired by our multicultural community!