Reviews consistently highlight Café Olimpico for bold, high quality coffee, authentic Italian energy, and a welcoming, bustling vibe that makes it feel like a neighborhood gathering spot. The pastry and sandwich offerings, especially tiramisu, pistachio treats, and mortadella sandwiches, are frequently praised, while the coffee itself is described as standout and reliable across locations. Staff are described as friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, contributing to a warm atmosphere even in busy times, though seating can be tight and lines can get long during peak hours. Some guests mention price points and occasional service quirks, and a few note issues like flies or changes to dog policies. The Westmount branch is repeatedly praised for atmosphere and a terrace in good weather, and the overall impression across branches is that the cafe delivers strong coffee and a lively, inviting environment that draws regulars and first timers alike.
I really love this coffee place ❤?☕? If there's one thing I'm truly going to miss about Montréal, it's the two baristas working Saturdays at Café Olimpico Westmount. Their vibes & energy are so good that, honestly, you almost don't even need the coffee anymore 😉✨ They're friendly, upbeat, & make the whole place feel alive.
That said… let's talk coffee 😅
The atmosphere? 🔥 Cozy, lively, & perfect for hanging out.
The Americano? 🤏💸 Way too small for the price. Seriously, blink & it's gone.
Taste & quality? 😬 Not bad, but definitely not amazing - I'd give it a solid 4/10.
So yeah, I go there more for the people & the vibes than the coffee itself ☕?➡?😎
Great energy, great atmosphere, but if we're judging purely on taste & value… the coffee doesn't quite live up to the hype 🤷?♂?
Friendly staff, cosy atmosphere, decent coffee, but terrible croissants. The croissants from the grocery store are better, fresher, cheaper & a higher quality for the price. Try their lemon cake instead.
Dec 19, 2025
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A friendly place for locals. Westmount locals ;)
As far as the food is concerned, it's less than average, practically nothing. Bag teas, so-so coffee, & surprisingly miserable desserts...
No napkins with your order.
But the ambience is nice, it's in'old Italian' style; &, being not spoiled by quality businesses in the area, people still come here in crowds (discussing businesses & feeling selected... :-))
Café Olimpico in Westmount is a great spot if you're looking for strong coffee & a cozy atmosphere. The espresso is consistently rich & bold, & you can tell they put care into the quality of their drinks. The staff are friendly & welcoming, which adds to the charm, & the café has a lively, European feel that makes it a nice place to catch up with friends or just enjoy a quick coffee break.
The space itself is warm & inviting, though it can get quite busy at times, which makes seating a little tricky during peak hours. Prices are fair for the quality, but expect a bit of a line during rush periods.
Overall, it's a spot worth visiting in Westmount if you enjoy authentic coffee & a vibrant café vibe.
I usually go to the one at the old port, so it was my fist time at the westmount one. & the service was just as great , the quality of the products was super fresh. Their coffee & their apple caramel cheesecake, their tiramisu as well was 🤩🤩 delicious . Definitely still in my top 5 coffee place🤗
It's truly the most atmospheric place ✨ - a spot where everyone can feel at home 🏡. The staff is always incredibly welcoming & kind ☕?❤?. I have not regretted for a second that I decided to visit it for the first time, because now not a day goes by without a coffee & a pleasant conversation there ☀?. I've never tried coffee this good before - Olympico showed me what true quality means 👌🏼. It has become my absolute favorite place 🫶
May 5, 2025
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It's a must visit cafe, every thing is delicious starting by the selection of good quality coffee into the sandwiches, & desserts. Very cosy place, & finally the staff are very pleasant, polite & professional
🤔☕️ So Olimpico has expanded from its historic St-Viateur spot, bringing much-needed hip, authentic Italian coffee shop vibes from the Plateau to the tony yuppies & snow-birding Anglo fussmongers of Westmount. Nicely designed & decorated, with rich green leather upholstery & dark paneled wood that feels nearly sexy. I can see this being a spot where the Westmount Joneses drop by to feel seen. & you can't beat the coffee. The staff are attentive & efficient, the baked goods & sandwiches are high-quality, & it offers a nice, earthy, European counterpoint to the black t-shirts & forever-young, organic-faux-artisanal 🙄 LA vibes of James Perse just a block away.
