Reviews paint Second Cup Café as a cozy, welcoming spot that works well for studying or catching up with friends, with a calm atmosphere, friendly staff, and tasty coffee. The cake selection is a standout, especially carrot cake and chocolate cake, with generous slices and well balanced frostings, and vegan options like pumpkin bread loaf are appreciated. The cafe is popular with students and remote workers, often open with flexible hours that make it a reliable place to stay for a while. Some locations have excellent service and a warm vibe, while others note issues like outlets not working or crowded, noisy spaces during peak times. The arrangement of seating on two floors helps, and the back seating area is described as nice. Overall, the place delivers reliable coffee and desserts, a pleasant environment for study or socializing, and a strong cake program, with location specific drawbacks to consider.View restaurant profile
R.E.A.L. Bagel Decarie receives strong overall praise for its fire oven bagels with many calling it the best in Montreal and a Montreal staple, offering a wide variety of flavours and toppings and notably large, fluffy bagels that feel like the real deal, along with all dressed options including onion and garlic and blueberry bagels that are moist and tasty; reviewers note generous sandwiches and other baked goods, a friendly and helpful staff that adds a welcoming, community vibe, and a consistency of freshness and quality that keeps it a go to spot, even as a few comments mention price or suggest room for improvement in bagel shape and presentation.View restaurant profile
Overall, reviews portray Caribbean Food Factory as delivering bold, authentic Jamaican flavors, with the jerk chicken repeatedly highlighted for being juicy, well seasoned, and satisfying, along with strong performances from curry goat, oxtail, ackee and saltfish, and roti. Value and generosity of portions are frequently noted, keeping customers coming back for more. Yet service and consistency receive mixed marks, including long wait times, pickup or delivery delays, missing items, and occasional inconsistent quality or presentation. Some visits show freshness and hospitality, while others describe stale sides, cold components, or incomplete orders. Ambience and cleanliness are also mentioned, with opinions ranging from inviting to needing improvements. Despite the ups and downs, the consensus centers on flavorful food that can be worth the wait and the price for fans of authentic Caribbean cooking.View restaurant profile
