Studio 77 — Restaurant in Pointe-Claire

My friend and I were studying at this coffee shop on the terrace in the PM enjoying the weather, coffee and live music. I bought 2 drinks during my time there and my friend bought one. We were both about to buy sandwiches and salads soon since super time was approaching, and we were using their WIFI. Suddenly, the owner comes up to us and demands us to leave. He told us it wasn’t the time to be studying and needs the table for other customer who are there for the music, even though there were other available seats. His attitude was very condescending and rude. He did not even give us the option to close our books and enjoy the ambiance while buying more drinks or food.

Moral of the story, I don’t recommend this coffee shop as the owner doesn’t care about customer satisfaction. He only cares about money. Also, the coffee is very basic. There are better places in the village!

On a more positive note, the baristas were all very friendly as well as wearing masks and gloves and cleaning the payment machine between every costumer.

Update; It was my first time coming to this coffee shop and did not know students were not welcome to study. I looked at your Instagram and Facebook page, nothing was mentioned about this topic. If you strongly dislike students studying CLEARLY indicate it at the entrance and/or on social media to avoid any type of negativity and awkwardness like this?

As for studying during the live music, I did not realize this was offensive. I am sorry and thank you for educating me, I will not do it again. In addition, I am only sharing my experience, I do not believe calling me entitled is doing any good here... If it's worth anything at this point, my friend and I thought the musician was a great singer and performer.

I love local coffee shops so i'm kind of sad I had a bad experience here. Best of luck...

Great coffee but this place is not my cup of tea.

My girlfriend and I ordered over $40 of food but couldn't keep the table we wanted because we had laptops. We were sent to the bar and after ordering we were told we'd get a table as soon as one opened up. An hour later, the girl behind the bar (drinking Starbucks by the way, bad advertising competition as an employee) didn't once speak to us again despite other tables opening up.

Apparently the people who came in 5 minutes later and didn't have laptops were allowed to play cribbage without any food order at all. So not sure why that was the case.

Speaking of no food at all, ours never showed up. We got our coffee and as mentioned above it was great.

Not sure what bad experience the management ever had with laptops. Maybe they thought we were teenage students or something but since we're both in our 30s and working, didn't think we'd be considered such pests compared to the cribbage folk. There certainly were enough disrupting and rude kids inside running around that even degenerate students would be considered an upgrade client wise.

Anyways, ranting and raving aside, I paid for items we didn't receive and considering how poorly we were treated we didn't even bother to ask for the food we just left and vowed to go to a noisy trashy Starbucks next time. Yes the food and service sucks but at least we don't get pushed aside for cribbage people.

HONESTLY, the thought of leaving a stupid review didn't even cross my mind until it popped up a second time. I guess I didn't realize how angry I was about this whole thing until 6-7...

What can I say about Studio 77 except no visit to Pointe Claire would be complete without a stop-in.

I walk in, and am always greeted with a beaming smile, and a question: "The usual?" Always friendly service, and always fresh food, Studio 77 has been my go to spot for quick meetings and getting some work done when I had to get away from the home office.

And now, today, after Dave has been excitedly telling me about Studio Works (and showing me previews every time I popped in) I got to see Studio Works in action.

Finally, something the West Island has been begging for, and the Studio team is now providing!!! A free-form workspace, in a calm environment, in a cool, soothing space. Exactly what work-from-home professionals have been needing.

Networking, co-working, and contemplating, Studio Works is just what I've been looking for. Whether for quiet work, plugged into my headphones or collaborative meetings, this space answers the need. I'm so delighted this space has opened up, AND THE COFFEE IS FREE!!!

This use it as you need, office, meeting, and contemplation space is exactly what I've been looking for but could never find. No long-term commitment, no hassle, and no hustle and bustle of a busy restaurant, café space, but all of the convenience and more!

Thank you for this much-needed space and...