Café Olimpico stands out for its authentic Italian vibe, lively atmosphere, and consistently strong coffee across locations. Reviewers praise friendly staff and attentive service that help make each visit feel welcoming. Pastries, tiramisu, and Italian sandwiches are frequently highlighted as highlights, with some notes that croissants can be disappointing and that pastry freshness can vary. The Westmount location is described as cozy and vibrant, with a pleasant terrace in warmer months. Crowds and peak hours can make seating tricky, and there are occasional comments about price for small drinks. Many fans love the mortadella sandwich and the Remix coffee, along with the rich espresso and pistachio treats, while a few say the coffee is great but value varies. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as a reason to return, a place to hang out with friends or study, and the staff’s warmth a recurring positive theme. Overall, Café Olimpico is seen as a Montreal staple that blends strong coffee with a welcoming community feel, though travelers should be prepared for busy moments and menu variability.
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.
Always a treat to come to Cafe Olympico for their sandwiches. You can't go wrong with any of them! But if you have to choose one, you absolutely can not go wrong with the Mortadella sandwich!
Sep 1, 2025
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Barista guy was amazing & sweet. Served us with a smile & even recommended a cookie that turned out to be amaaazing! Consistently good, their flat white is amazing!
Before reaching why I gave them 2 star, let's talk about what was good.
To be fare, their coffee taste was very good. I also took 2 pastries, both were perfect & delicious. So, nothing is wrong about what they have.
The issue is there is a sign on the door that says don't bring your dogs inside.
I'm afraid of dogs, & more than that, I don't like to have animals in the restaurant & coffee shops were I'm eating.
But during the time I was there, several people with dogs (including very big one) come & go & I should change my seat several times to avoid those dogs jump on me
The employees did not care when I showed my sadness about this issue.
So either remove that sign from the door (which was the reason I selected this coffee shop to go inside) or if you have that sign, respect it yourself.
Classic Montreal coffee.
Service was great but parking is not free (next door is Metro only parking) & inside the location, it is pretty crowded due to its popularity.
Still enjoyed my drink (I got the Remix) but it is quite expensive ($8) for such a small cup…
The moment I was walking by the place, I new it has great food because of how many visitors there were (imho, & this is not typical for non-city-center non-franchise). Great coffee, food, interiér. It's a petty that the tips are asked before you get food service, because the barista was doing a great job to make sure clients come back here :)
