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Café Olimpico

Authentic Italian Cafe
Old Montreal
4.8$
OPEN6 am - Midnight
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Café Olimpico Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Café Olimpico

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Review Summary

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.
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Shiloh makes the best affogato!! Been here numerous times & I enjoy it every time

Mar 17, 2024
on Google

Meilleur café en ville ☕️

Mar 17, 2024
on Google
5.0

Amazing ambiance & service :)

Mar 17, 2024
on Google
5.0

Great coffee & amazing service! Thanks Shiloh 👍🏼

Mar 16, 2024
on Google

Top coffee in mtl, the service is always fast & friendly, the staff is accommodating. The pastries & sandwiches are good but the coffee !! Their coffee is what i need to get my day going.

Mar 16, 2024
on Google
5.0

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 :)

Mar 4, 2024
on Google

Authentic, that's the only way to describe this spot 🤌

Mar 3, 2024
on Google

Love the service

Mar 3, 2024
on Google

We love Kyle & Julien, we go to olimpico just for them!! Just kidding the coffee is amazing too

Mar 3, 2024
on Google

Great coffee here

Mar 3, 2024
on Google

Small expensive drinks, but tasty

Mar 2, 2024
on Google

Super ptit café qui roule super bien il devrait agrandir l'espace selon moi j'ai été au deux location & surtout avoir différents format le format est trop petit ! Leur cheesecake & gâteau ricotta sont top !

Mar 1, 2024
on Google

Best coffee of Montreal

Feb 27, 2024
on Google

Tasty pastries & coffee! Cozy little cafe with little seating but very nice if you find a spot!

Feb 26, 2024
on Google

Julien & Antonino are amazing !!! The best ever!!!

Feb 26, 2024
on Google

Perfect lil cafe for a coffee & pastry

Feb 26, 2024
on Google

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
on Google

I always show up craving the tiramisu! It's almost always packed & you cannot go there & chill in the afternoon. After all, it's in the old port.

Feb 23, 2024
on Google

Great place to get a coffee while visiting le vieux Montréal!

Feb 21, 2024
on Google

Best cafe & I love their chocolates 💕iced latte, café créma are addictive 🥹

Feb 21, 2024
on Google