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.
We came on a quiet day (Easter Sunday, when the mall was closed), & the service was excellent & quick. While the food is good, it is not the same as the location in the Old Port. The original location is known for its homemade bakery, including the bread used to make the sandwiches. This location purchases its bakery from another shop; I could immediately tell the difference. It is true that the price is the same at both locations, but the quality of the food certainly is not.
It's not cheap, but I think it's good value considering the very high quality of the food. Everything is very good. I love the chicken melt for an indulgent lunch & the salmon salad for something delicious & healthy. Pastries are lattes are excellent. & no wait for a table at this new location.
Je suis intolerante aux oignons & sur tout le menu la seule chose que j'ai pu commander etait une salade verte & le macncheese - qui etait delicieux (qui avait de la poudre d'oignons mais je ne suis pas reactive quand cest transformer comme ca) je trouve inconsovable de ne pas pouvoir commander ub grilled-cheese sans oignons …
Very slow service (waited over 45min for food) - we were only 2 people. After we ordered, waiter came back 20min later to confirm our order..? When our food finally arrived, it was cold. Rude waiter overall.
J'ai adoré l'endroit, notre déjeuner & le café étaient très bons. Nous sommes allées vers 10h00, c'était vide, l'endroit est cependant devenu achalandé pour l'heure du lunch.
Food is delicious, expensive for what it is but that's no different than the location in Old Port. Very small space not a lot of tables. Biggest knock against this place is their attitude towards kids & parents with strollers. On multiple occasions we have arrived with a stroller only to have it made it out to be the bigger inconvenience for them. Quite foreseeable they'd be a huge destination for parents with strollers in tow but they couldn't be any less accommodating...
Dec 6, 2024
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I visited this restaurant for lunch, but the menu options were quite limited. I'd consider trying it again for breakfast or tea time, as the might be more appealing. Unfortunately, the chicken melt burger didn't meet expectations, but the salmon bowl was delightful fresh, colorful, & full of flavor.
