Café Olimpico is widely celebrated as an essential Old Montreal coffee spot, where rich, smooth espresso and a European vibe draw crowds and a loyal following. The beverage lineup includes cortado and affogato, paired with a pastry program that features tiramisu, cannoli, bomboloni, pistachio pastries, and other sweets that many describe as standout, along with notable hot chocolate and gelato. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, with authentic Italian touches and a lively, sometimes busy energy that makes lines common but often move quickly thanks to friendly and efficient service. Space is small with limited seating, which can be a challenge during peak times, though visitors often say the quality and hospitality make the wait worthwhile. The location in the heart of Old Port adds to the appeal, and many reviews frame Café Olimpico as a must visit, with guests returning on future trips for coffee, desserts, and that distinctive cafe culture.
Came here with my wife for breakfast & then we returned later that day after dinner. The vibe is very cozy & the service is very friendly. For breakfast, we ordered the prosciutto & mortadella sandwiches. The prosciutto sandwich was my first Italian sandwich & it truly blew my mind. Their cappuccinos were also good. My wife tried the cafe crema & she absolutely loved it. For our later night dessert, we ordered the hazelnut & pistachio gelato, & it was the best gelato we tasted in to this day. We tried other gelato in Montreal, but this was hands down the best. The line can be very long here in the morning & also late at night.
Sep 2, 2024
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This is considered most hyped cafe in Montreal but indeed we feel it's worth to try! We're impressed with the taste of their coffee & pastry. We ordered the caffe latte & hot chocolate plus the cornetti & bomboloni cakes & it's really well made! The environment & atmosphere is nice & friendly & not very crowded in early morning (they open 6am which is very early to tourist) so mostly is local people here take breakfast in the morning. Only one employee is making everything but it's efficient & running smoothly. It's located in old port & near the Notre-Dame as well
A great place. We took cappuccino, coffee crema, cannoli, & Nutella cookies. Everything is fresh, crispy, & tasty. My favorite is coffee crema ❤️ The line was so huge, but it took maybe 5min to get my order. The barista super fest, I really appreciate the service.
Great place to grab a sandwich & coffee. The place is small with only a bar & 2 small tables. The sandwiches that we got were really good due to the delicious bread.
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 & 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.
