For over 25 years, we’ve been feeding our loyal clientele—not to mention all the tourists who flock to the streets of Old Montréal—at our bakery-café-restaurant on rue Saint-Paul. We give it our all: working hard and having fun seven days a week, dedicated to transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary eating experience for everyone who crosses our threshold. The daily lineups outside our doors are eloquent proof of our reputation.
Olive et Gourmando is described as a stylish spot with a lovely ambiance and reliable service, though opinions on value vary and some menu items disappoint. The food receives praise for items like the Cuban sandwich, the chicken melt, the mushroom mac n cheese, and the pastries, while others note small portions, lack of sides with sandwiches, and prices that feel steep for the portion size. Coffee and lattes are hit or miss, and presentation is sometimes marred by expectations that the food should match the decor. Several comments point out that the newer location is convenient and attractive but still pricey, and some brunch and salad choices are deemed average or underwhelming. Overall, the experience is appreciated for quality ingredients and a bakery vibe, but the high prices and inconsistent portions and sides leave some diners wanting more.
The food itself was really good!
But, their Cuban sandwich isn't comparable to the one in the old port.
I'm giving it 4 star mainly because of this, as I feel the food quality isn't as good as the old port one. Nevertheless very good food!
Their salad is super tasty & light!
One last thing about price, I agree with others it's indeed on the pricier end, but given the decor & the place, I feel it's just priced, just don't expect to be paying a dinner or food court price at this place.
Honestly, the only reason I'm giving 2 stars for the food is the pricing! It was very tasty but nevertheless, it was ridiculously expensive for what is was. I'm siting there a cafe type of place & I'm paying the price of a high end restaurant! Makes no sense. & the worst, is the kids menu. 12$ for a tiny grilled cheese with no sides & not even a drink! Is it normal to pay almost 100$ for 1 adult & 2 kids at a cafe? Yes the place is super nice, the ambiance is great & the service too. But come on. I get that every meal now is 20$ & up regardless of what it is, even for a stupid croissant. But if you're gonna have kids menu, own it & give them something more than a tiny square grilled cheese on a marble platter no one cares about. & don't charge 6$ for a lemonade. That's insane.
Restaurant fantastique avec des produits de qualité! Le cubain toujours aussi bon, la salade #24 remplis de saveur, la salade de pomme de terre, une des meilleures que j'ai mangé & les cocktails maison WOW vraiment bon surtout le Tipsy Espresso. Merci à notre serveuse Julia pour un service attentionné & de rendre notre visite plus que agréable.
Aug 7, 2025
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Beau restaurant, bonne ambiance. On a peut-être choisi les mauvais items sur le menu (brunch : poched egg & la frittata). Très déçue du rapport qualité-prix.
Excellente expérience au Olive + Gourmando du Royalmount, le service était merveilleux, repas excellents aussi, d'autant plus grâce à notre serveuse Chloé, toujours attentive aux détails & qui nous as fait sentir uniques. Quelle expérience magique!
So excited about the second location of this beloved Montreal institution! The terrace is absolutely gorgeous, the lunch was delicious, & the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. It's the perfect way to enjoy the classic O&G experience without making the trip to the Old Port. A fantastic addition to the city & RM!
Jul 24, 2025
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I found this location really good! Amazing coffee, very tasty menu options. Yes it's a bit pricey but it's so reasonable compared to everything else in royalmount. We specifically tried the brunch menu & weren't disappointed.
Jun 20, 2025
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Une ambiance très agréable dans ce restaurant. La music est à un bon niveau ce qui permet de parler mais de ne pas être écouter. Le brunch est assez bon , un peu fade par moment (manque de sel). Cependant le prix est beaucoup trop élevé pour la quantité & pour la simplicité des plats. Le supplément saumon est extrêmement petit pour 7$ supplémentaire, c'est assez abusif. Attente assez longue pour le service.
As usual the food does not disappoint. We had the Cuban sandwich & the French toast. We always share these two dishes to have a salty & sweet meal. I was happy to be able to make a reservation rather than stand in line like the Old Port location. We will return for sure.
The chicken melt felt overheated & didn't come with any sides, especially disappointing given the high price. However, the iced chai latte was very good. The waiter told us the wait time would be 5 minutes, but we ended up waiting 20 minutes, which was frustrating.
Thought I'd try this location, hoping it might be better than the Old Port spot, which used to be my go-to. Unfortunately, the same issues persist. The prices are truly outrageous for such small portions & underwhelming quality. How can nearly $30 be justified for a tiny chicken melt sandwich? I honestly can't make sense of it.
The food itself was decent, but paying the bill was painful. I genuinely hope the owners take these reviews to heart. This is honest feedback from a longtime customer who used to eat at the Old Port location weekly. I'd love to support the business again if things changed
