Niché en plein coeur de l'effervescent quartier du Mile-End, le Café Olimpico est très certainement l'un des secrets les mieux gardés de Montréal. Comme Montréal est une ville multiculturelle incroyable, ce café aux saveurs européennes y trouve grandement sa place. Fondé en 1970 par M. Rocco Furfaro, ce café dégageant une énergie et un charme incomparable a très certainement traversé les épreuves du temps et a su rassembler une grande variété de gens qui partage le même amour pour le bon café. En passant par l'homme d'affaires qui s'arrête pour son espresso quotidien le matin ou bien par l'étudiant qui y sirote un cappuccino l'après-midi, le Café Olimpico a fait ses preuves auprès de tous pour être un établissement où l'on y rencontre de bonnes et agréables personnes.
Dans l'ensemble, les avis sur Café Olimpico saluent le café, riche et équilibré, et les pâtisseries comme le tiramisu et le cannoli. L'ambiance est décrite comme animée, chaleureuse et résolument italienne, avec un intérieur cosy et une terrasse prisée par beau temps. La fréquentation est élevée et les places limitées, ce qui entraîne souvent des files d'attente, mais le personnel est perçu comme sympathique et efficace. Certains estiment que les tarifs sont un peu élevés, mais l'expérience est jugée valable et Café Olimpico est considéré comme une institution montréalaise. Dans l'ensemble, ce lieu est un passage obligé pour les amateurs de café, avec un café de grande qualité et une énergie communautaire.
Cannoli very good. Croissant with nutella Amazing. Cappuccino so close but I prefer a fluffier milk on top, as you can see it was flat. But all in all a very nice experience. I was there on a sunday afternoon. It was packed & I waited in line but worth it. Fun place to people watch.
I ordered an affogato at Café Olimpico & specifically asked for decaf, but I'm pretty sure I was served regular espresso. I couldn't sleep at all that night & had to work the next morning, not ideal. If you're sensitive to caffeine, I'd recommend double-checking your order.
Nice place. Line was to the door so it took a few minutes. Got the Remix & it was great, but I probably didn't need the larger size. I like the decoration & the aesthetic that they are going for. I would come back next time I am in the area to try more menu items.
Stumbled upon Cafe Olimpico last Saturday morning & honestly it's become my new favorite weekend ritual in the city. The espresso they pulled was genuinely one of the best I've had in Montreal - rich & perfectly balanced without being bitter. The space has this old-school Italian coffee bar vibe that feels completely unpretentious, just locals hanging out & reading the paper. If you haven't made it out to Mile End yet, this place alone is worth the trip.
The coffee was not what I was expecting. Not your typical ice coffee shop that carries standard drinks. The ice is crushed so it's more grainy. Kind of mid
Classic spot that never disappoints. The coffee is rich, smooth, & exactly what you want from a proper Italian-style café.
The real star for me though: the gelato. Pistachio & hazelnut are to die for! Insanely creamy, full of flavor, & not overly sweet. You can actually taste the quality ingredients.
Perfect combo of a great coffee + indulgent dessert. Simple, authentic, & done right.
YVR Canadian foodie here. Now this is exactly what I imagine when it comes to an old school Italian cafe, truly capturing the essence of a timeless charm. Simply get an amazing cup of coffee to pair with the cannoli. I think they have one of the best cannoli in Montreal.
They need to improve the layout. It's quite annoying when you're sitting down & there are people all around you queuing to ask something at the counter.
Incredible & flavourful coffee, with quick, excellent customer service. It was a nice spot, with authentic decor. However, you may be waiting a while for a table, as it is a popular spot- especially on a cold day when everyone is indoors. It would be nice if they would limit the amount of laptops/iPad users inside the cafe. Other than that, definitely stop when in Montreal.
Great vibe! Very urban cafe. The espresso is excellent albeit the cup size is quite small. We ordered mocha & cappuccino, both were very good but you finish the drinks fairly quickly. The heavenly taste cookie was excellent too
