Cafe Odessa - Montréal

I have a rule of thumb: The more stuff a coffee house has on its menu, the less likely the coffee will be good.Well, I didn't even see a menu at Odessa which I took to be a positive sign!I ordered a cappuccino because that's a great drink for seeing what a barista is all about. The temperature was definitely in the right range, had a nice microfoam and featured a nice splash of latte art.I also grabbed a cookie, which appeared to have oats and M&Ms in it. I don't usually have a cookie with a cappuccino, but it looked too good to pass up (and it tasted as good as it looked).It's really easy to walk right past Odessa. The atmosphere won't impress anyone. But if you want a well made espresso drink, put Odessa on your list. If I lived in Montreal, I'd visit often.

Basic cafe with specialty coffee selection. Limited milk options from regular to soy and oat milks. Espresso and pour over hot available. Limited seating inside and mostly a take out place. Coffee is smooth but on the higher acidity side of spectrum but still smooth.

Great soup! Nicely balanced and delicious overall. Only wish the portion size is larger.

The coffee was solid, but unremarkable. However, my experience with the service was a bit off putting and I probably won't be back. Specifically, when I got to the front of the line the barista said that I had cut and asked me to go to the back of the line so she could serve the people behind me. The line situation is a bit confusing since people seem to wait in the ordering line while seated but I am sure the people she was referring to came in after me. I felt publicly scolded for something I didn't do and it wasn't a nice experience.

The coffee was solid, but not standout. However, my experience with the service was a bit off putting and I probably won't be back. Specifically, when I got to the front of the line the barista said that I had cut and asked me to go to the back of the line so she could serve the people behind me. The line situation is a bit confusing since people seem to wait in the ordering line while seated but I am sure the people she was referring to came in after me. I felt publicly scolded for something I didn't do and it wasn't a nice experience.