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.
The first thing that impressed me was just how kind they are! They made sure the hot chocolates that they made for my boys weren't too hot & took the time to talk to my 7 year old. They shook hands with some other customers leaving. A great vibe & the coffee & cookies were great too.
Jul 17, 2024
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I am a coffee snob. I have had coffee/espresso all over Italy, France, Spain, Colombia, Turkey, etc. We even did a coffee tour in Colombia, Armenia region, where the finest beans are grown. I have not had coffee/espresso as amazing as I had at Olimpico. The espresso OMG! It is smooth, silky, with the right amount of crema. I wish I lived next door to Olimpico. Absolutely amazing!
Probably the best cappuccino & or any Italian coffee in MTL. Only downside is that it's so so popular, there is a huge line, & difficult to find a place to sit inside.
Affogato is a must try! The coffee & treats were delicious. We ended up purchasing their house coffee beans & the barista even offered to grind them for us! A very cute little cafe in Old Montreal. Worth the long line to order!
Oh my! The enjoyment we got from visiting this café is hard to describe. It was on my wishlist, & I expected a great experience, but I had no idea the coffee would be this good. We ordered the latte freddo, vanilla & pistachio affogato, & tiramisu-all of which were absolutely delicious. The latte freddo had a perfect balance of bitterness & sweetness, & the affogato was a delightful mix of espresso & gelato. We waited for around 30 minutes, with the line extending to the Le Cartel shop next door, but it was totally worth it.
The atmosphere, location, & ambience of this place really makes you happy when you enter. & then you get to experience their absolutely mouth watering food. We tried their Tiramisu (the best I have ever had), Heavenly Taste, Biscotti, Bombodini, coffee, & hot chocolate. All of which was excellent!
I love this place it's my favourite coffee shop in old Montreal but today I got very disappointed. I purchased a small "remix" coffee & a small mortadella sandwich & it costs me $22 without tips. Prices have gotten Very expensive!
Always come here for the amazing vibes from all the staff & for the best coffee in town. (You must try their pistachio affogato). Creative spot & playlist is always on point. Special thanks to Sean & Julien for their consistent outstanding energy!
I love this small café in an old building. There is exposed brick. Decorations are old pictures of Italian moments. There are about 7 tables, if you don't like being too close to people, you are better ordering out. The guys at the counter were super nice & friendly. I had a foccacia sandwich with mortadella & some honey sauce. It was delicious!! I'm not a big fan of mortadella, but this one was so good. Cappuccino was great, too ( good grade coffee).
