"Great experience! I've visited Moscow over 10 times in the last 3 years, and I've had a great experience every time. I've been up for school, camp, visiting and the grace agenda, and every single time I've walked into the shop, I'm greeted with the two things I can't live without. Christ and coffee! Would highly recommend."

"Sword and Shovel is so great. The coffee is good, but the service is excellent. My baby spilled my coffee all over the counter, and the sweet ladies working helped me clean it up, and then made me another, no questions asked. Thank you for such great service!"

"Imagine a cross between Harry Potter and The Handmaid's Tale, and you'll have a glimpse of the design sense and politics of this shop. It is connected to a small new college focused on "classical" studies rooted in Evangelical Christian tradition. Which makes the "ancient monasteries" vibe of its logo, t-shirt, and coffee cup art surprising, for their lack of authenticity. Evangelicals have no monasteries. Those are a Catholic thing. This store has nothing to do with Catholicism. The nice woman at the counter was, at least, honest that gay people are unwelcome at their school. But, she kindly took my money for a good latté, so there was at least civility. The shelves prominently feature books advocating Christian Nationalism. All beautifully arranged, of course, like a kitchen in the Republic of Gilead."

"This is the perfect spot for a special coffee break. Wonderful pastries. The background music is restful. Lovely decor. While you're here, browse the bookstore. A full selection of espresso drinks. Being connected with New Saint Andrews College, the clientele are all respectful. The staff are cheerful."

"This place is the best! We came all the way from good ol' Alberta to get the Moscow Mood experience, and so far we have not been disappointed! A truly awesome collection of books, with the assurance that we won't be exposed to any woke, ideological goo. Thanks guys for the great work you're doing! God bless."