Old Montreal's Café Olimpico is widely praised as a beloved Italian coffee spot with rich, smooth coffee and an impressive pastry lineup including tiramisu, cannoli, bomboloni and pistachio croissants; the cozy wooden interior and warm, welcoming staff create a European cafe vibe that draws locals and visitors alike even as the small space and lines can be challenging; customers highlight standout items like affogato, cortado, cappuccino and gelato, along with generous service and occasional thoughtful accommodations for gluten free options; the overall tone is that the cafe is a must visit for authentic flavor, friendly atmosphere, and a strong sense of Montreal cafe culture.
Im from Mexico, & I consider this as one of my favorite places in all Montreal. I always remind this, & even have a postcard I took from the board that automatically transports me there. If you're from another part of the world, this is definitely a site you must visit, wont regret it, & instead, you will always remind not only the coffee but the sensation it makes you feel & the enjoyable pleasure of have been there :)
Amazing staff so thoughtful, patient, & conciderate. We popped in right after our engagment & the staff filled us a few cannolis even though they were out. Thank you guys again for the sweet gesture! (Coffee was amazing too!)
Feb 25, 2024
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COFFEE LOVER - Coffee is so great that he's ready to wait in line for 10 min - Excellent pastries VS NON COFFEE LOVER - A cute place without much space unfortunately, so even the few sitting spots get quickly noisy
Our go to spot in Montreal, hands down best spot for coffee & a snack. BEST cannolis in town, they are a must try. & always be treated with exceptional service. Shout out to Nick & Shiloh you made our trip, & we'll back for sure
Feb 18, 2024
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I've been coming to this particular Olimpico quite often in the last months & it has always delivered. Tourists from all over the world swing by this coffee shop to try their coffee & this is due to their staff, management & owners! Special thanks to Shilo, Kyle & Tommy that served me today! P.s. By the way music selection is always top notch! These guys know their records
Food & coffee are so so good! Usually the staff is nice but today the guy was rude probably because I didn't speak french? Cafe creme is my favourite! Also the nutella snack was super tasty too. Their cakes are fresh & gooey 🤤
Highly recommend this coffee shop! Everything here is fantastic - the interior, the ambiance, the delicious coffee, & desserts! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Tried the Remix Coffee for $6.50, & it was definitely a unique & delightful choice, likely exclusive to this place. The tiramisu we ordered was tender & delicious, a true delight! 🤤
Not much seating here but the coffee was really good. I typically don't enjoy any kind of coffee but the cappuccino had this dry, fruity aftertaste that reminded me of good dark chocolate which complemented the bitterness.
One of the few cafes that stay open late at night (until 11pm), Cafe Olimpico is a great place to grab a coffee before going out for a stroll in the Old Port. There's very limited seating.
