The Wired Monk Coffee Bistro

I’m still not sure how this place has such great reviews. Decided to give it another go today. $ 10 for a latte and bagel. Bagel is suppose to have cream cheese. The thinnest layer possible. The latte is alright. They aren’t rude but they aren’t nice. The seating is in an awful little space beside the counter. I definitely won’t be back.

Great coffee, service and food! Lots of space to sit downstairs. I had a bagel sandwich and it was great!!!

Yummy bagel sandwich and iced mocha. I don’t remember what the bagel was called, but it just had egg, bacon, cheese and tomato. Good stuff!
Wish we had been able to sit upstairs, but as it was full, we went downstairs — there’s a nice big area there, too with more seating. Seems like a nice place to hang out or to work.

I really loved this place. We went there for a coffee and a bagel. Coffee was excellent. They have plenty of options, even though some of them needed explanation.
I’d say it was the best coffee I had in Halifax.
The bagel was really delicious.
If I lived in the area I’d probably go there every day.

I’ve lived near The Wired Monk for years and have never been in. It looks like a place I’d be into, and I was right. It totally is! I went there other weekend while trying to find a place to park, grab some coffee and get some work done. This place is great for all of those things. Lots of street parking nearby, ample comfortable seating with table seating options, free Wi-​Fi and great coffee. The atmosphere is cozy in here, not to mention the great selection of muffins and other sweets/​breakfast options (they also serve lunch, but I was there strictly for the breakfast foods). This South end hidden gem will definitely be my go-​to coffee shop office this summer!

The Wired Monk is a coffee shop that creates two wonderfully distinct vibes — the kind of place you can get tons of work done OR catch up with a friend. If you’re looking to get work done, go downstairs! They’ve got large tables where you can spread your stuff out and ample outlets. If you’re looking to catch up with a friend, stick to upstairs and grab a window seat where you can people watch, listen to their great selection of music, and enjoy the charm of this small coffee shop. The owners and baristas are extremely friendly and welcoming. The coffee is great. The baked goods look delicious but I haven’t tried any of those yet. And the breakfast California bagel will turn you into a morning person (or that could be the coffee).

Delicious extra generous portion of carrot bread. Wifi connection excellent. Wonderful laid back ambiance.

Great local coffee shop with organic coffee and a delicious granola yoghurt breakfast and lots of other foods. Buy local support the Monk.

Stepped into this really quaint, trendy café. The caffeniated drink menu was plentiful. I tried the house blend coffee, which was quite nice.
For breakfast, we had the breakfast wrap, which had a nice combination of egg and salsa. It was quite delicious. The bagel breakfast sandwich was also very good, esp given the freshness of the bagels.
Would definitely visit again when back in town

Really quaint setting not far from the seaport. Excellent cappuccino and great variety of breakfast sandwiches on multigrain bagels served all day. I like bagel sandwiches that use real scrambled eggs instead of the rubbery, pre-​cooked egg thing.
Friendly staff and good vibe overall.

I wish I had stopped here more often when I lived in the South End, but it was always just a little too far out of the way. This is what I wish more neighbourhood coffee shops were like. Wired Monk, please expand into Bedford. That would make me ever so happy.
When I was planning out a CMYE designed around colouring, I knew I would need a place that had room for spreading out. Not an easy task in our city of scholars, as most of you may know. Table space is always tricky to find, but it can be located in the hidden corners that tend to be overlooked. I’m not sure how many people know that The Wired Monk has a downstairs area. It’s a bit secretive, off to the side of the restaurant. They had signs that advertise it, or I would never have known to check for it.
The upstairs is lovely, and it’s where I recommend you sit if your just chilling out with some pals, dishing the daily dirt. I only say that because the lower floor is where people tend to go to work, and thus I have been shushed here before. Understandable. I’m a Hilchie. We tend to be loud. Also, for my mom, who is reading this and is probably scandalized, you’re an Anderson. Those genes aren’t exactly silent either. :P
As for the munchables, they are wonderful here. I tried their blueberry oatmeal muffin and found it delicious and satisfying. I also tried one of their March specials, a Green Matcha Latte. It was heavenly, and I’m glad that I spotted it on the regular menu too. I’ll be back for more of them! I also want to try out their lunch menu, as I caught a glimpse of it and it looked quite enticing…

I’m still very much in love with The Monk!
Popped in the other day and enjoyed the same great service I’ve always experienced, right from day one. Great service, great coffee, great atmosphere… but the hot chocolate? OMG you guys, you HAVE to try it! So yum!

I love the Monk. Not for the coffee but for the incredible sandwiches. The Monk Wrap — an avocado, bacon, chicken and cheese masterpiece — is worth the almost ten bucks you pay for a meal with a couple of sides. For some reason the place is rarely that busy, so you can usually find a seat upstairs or down in the hip not-​your-​dads-​basement area, or just scoop up your lunch and head out the door, in and out in a few minutes. They also do art shows and things like that which makes it all the more trendy, but for me it’s the sandwiches. That’s the kind of art I get excited about.

Warm & Welcoming Feel when entering.
My husband & myself stopped here at «The Wired Monk «to get out of the rain. We were coming from the Cruise ship, on our way to rent a car. Loved this place. It was clean, good music, a restroom, and most important …
the energy was very pleasant. The staff seemed happy with what they were doing. None of them on their I — PHONE’S
It was a pleasure.
There was also local ART on the wall that made it interesting.

Wow I love this place. I love the space, the vibe, the drinks, and especially the food. Everything is freshly made with delicious ingredients and creative concoctions. They serve Numi teas– so pretty good quality, and their coffee is great. Most of all the space is fantastic. Downstairs is private and conducive to doing work. The staff don’t mind if you linger either!

I really love this place but was so disappointed in my latest experience I don’t think I’ll ever go back. I went there around 6:30 to order a Grilled Chicken Salad (my absolute fav) and the gentleman working informed me the grills were shut down for the night. After a long silence, he then proceeded to say, «It’s going to take a while to turn them on again so…» In other words, I should have known better than to ask for a menu item 30 minutes before close.
I’m an old vet is the restaurant biz and know that’s the oldest trick in the book for someone who just wants to go home early. I also know those grills don’t take 30 minutes to heat up pre-​cooked chicken.
Furthermore, the guy was kinda rude about it. I totally understand wanting to go home at the time you’re supposed to be finished at but it was a salad, and it was takeout, and it was 6:30. C’mon.

The Wired Monk is a great café with numerous delicious baked goods, sandwhichs, wraps, and of course tea and coffee.
I do usually come here for breakfast when I wonder over to Halifax by my lonesome on my bags off. I mostly order a bagel and an espresso beverage. Damn good bagels I must say.
I highly recommend this gem, as its peaceful, delicious and friendly staffed.
⁵⁄₅ stars

The Wired Monk is my go-​to café! I’ve never had one of these before, so it makes me very excited to say that. I love the vibe and atmosphere inside; it’s so comforting, and the baristas are top notch. They remember you and make every visit personable.
I’m not a coffee drinker, and only drink tea at home, but I love hot chocolate. The Wired Monk has the best hot chocolate in Halifax, at least. There is just something about it — It’s sweet, but not too sweet, it’s creamy, but not too creamy. I can’t describe it, but if you love hot chocolate as much as I do, go get one and try for yourself. I think they usually top it with whipped cream, but I never get it on mine.
They are certainly a hidden gem when it comes to food items. They make delicious sandwiches with combinations I would never think of! I can’t even pick a favorite. They are so accommodating they will make any substitutions without hesitation! I love their morning monk wrap, but I’m not a fan of beans. So, I substitute the black bean salsa with avocado! They also serve most of their wraps and sandwiches with nacho chips! It’s a nice crunchy side.
The baked goods selection is great as well. When I first fell in love with The Wired Monk it was because of their brownies. OMG! They are just soooo good! They have a wonderful selection of muffins, cookies and scones. Try a heated breakfast twist; it is like a tea-​biscuit-​muffin-​type-​thing stuffed with egg and cheese and veggies!
The prices can be quite high and sometimes they are slow, but it’s so worth it — everything is made with care!

Looking back, I have no idea why I punked out on giving the Wired Monk a five-​star review. I love this place. If I could afford to, I’d make it my permanent office but alas, the lattés and sandwiches add up… but just for fun, let’s take this idyllic office space star by star:
1) Free and reliable wireless: Yup. Not one, but TWO wireless signals for your surfing pleasure. I’ve never, ever had a problem getting connected nor have I been unceremoniously booted, throwing my entire existence into chaos because WHAT AM I if not for the internet?
2) Tasteful and notably unnanoying café music: I’ve heard user-​friendly folk, smooth jazz without bordering on nineties soap theme songs, and even some kickier tunes that get me groovin’ through the afternoon.
3) Great lattés: I don’t drink coffee so I’ll be damned if I know what that’s like here, but their Butterscotch Lattés have a sick hold on me. Their balance of sweet to contrast the espresso is delightful without getting too syrupy or tasting like sugared milk.
4) Friendly service: From the lovely lady who runs the place (who just helped me with the front door because at 8am I can’t operate simple door knobs apparently), to the cute hipsters who work the late shift, I just love these people. They’re nice, helpful, interactive, and seem like they like their jobs.
5) Fresh-​made food: With an oven in behind the counter, there are always cookies, cinnamon buns, Morning Glory muffins with egg, and tons more being stocked fresh on the shelves. Their lunches are just as lovely-​hearty but healthy to keep you fueled without the post-​lunch digestion coma.
*Bonus star for abundant seating. With two full floors, there’s no need to be a creepy table lurker. Oh come on… you know you’ve done it.
**Also, I give a bonus star for the fact that they have nice, clean, homey washrooms that are well-​maintained. When you’re looking to bunker down for a couple hours, it’s just another way of making you feel more comfortable-​like you’re working at a friend’s place!
***Also also… they have booze. You know, for celebrating when you get the job done. Or to drown your sorrows when the deadline passes. Your choice.

Great Staff, Coffee and Snacks!
The Wired Monk is a great name for this great coffee shop. It has a relaxing, almost Buddhist theme, while delivering very strong, great coffee. Their muffins, scones, sandwiches, cookies etc… all taste great and are made in a healthy way. It is in a great location, a bit off the beaten trail and a few minutes away from the more popular streets. But it is definitely worth taking a detour. Their seating is a bit limited and you notice since they have a strong, steady amount of clientele who come in regularly. But it is all worth it for the food and drink you get.