Olive et Gourmando comes across as a beloved, busy café in Old Montreal with a reputation for fresh pastries, coffee, and comforting sandwiches. Reviews highlight standout items like the Cuban and the chicken melt, the grilled cheese, and the mac and cheese, while many note a lively atmosphere and friendly service when not overwhelmed. The place is popular and operates on a first-come basis, with lines that can be long, and some value perceptions are mixed with prices described as high for certain dishes. Despite occasional glitches and crowded moments, the overall quality, creative twists on classics, and welcoming vibe keep people returning for brunch or lunch.
Le lieu est particulièrement achalandé, & on m'a dit que ce n'était pas une journée typique de rush (!) Autrement j'ai tenté le sandwich végane 3.0 & avec mes collègues nous avons mangé dans un parc pas très loin. Bien mieux que de se sentir comme quelqu'un de trop dans cet espace/circulation restreint! Le sandwich était bon par contre, mais il y avait définitivement beaucoup trop de mayonnaise. Je devais l'essuyer régulièrement parce que ça sortait de tous les côtés.
Cute & cozy restaurant with A+ food. We ordered two raspberry lemonades for the kids, the french toast, grilled cheese, asian salad & the Egg on Your Face sandwich - all were delicious but the standout was the homemade ketchup that came with the grilled cheese. Outstanding!
Good food but overpriced. $26 plus tax & tip for a simple sandwich with no side (not even a pickle or handful of greens or potato chips) is excessive, even if it is tasty. Cozy interior, not the best place to bring a large group or big stroller.
Coffee/espresso was excellent. However staff were rude from the outset. Had some sort of egg sandwich that was disgusting & greasy. Given the price I'd expect much better.
Fantastic service & delicious sandwiches! Ordered their Cuban sandwich & Chicken Melt & for once, my partner & I didn't swap sandwiches because we each loved ours so much. Store manager was especially kind & understanding when there was a minor hiccup with my order, I really appreciate it. Will definitely be back to try more of their breakfast/lunch menu & pastries!
Recommended to all my friends, some of whom ordered sandwiches for lunch too. Happy bellies all around :)
Mar 31, 2026
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Quaint & charming atmosphere.
We had the chicken melt sandwiches, way overpriced for a simple sandwich on a brioche with no side.
We paid $67 plus tip for two chicken sandwiches & a drink. Not worth it at all.
Bathroom right next to dining tables is quite unpleasant.
Overall probably best for a coffee & pastry to enjoy the charming atmosphere.
Loved the vibe here, cute & with a sense of humor. Great to catch up with friends or for a solo person grabbing food or getting work done. Will need to come back for their sandwiches but the chia pudding with their house granola was amazing
This is was one of the best breakfast/brunch experiences I've had in Montréal or anywhere else. I had a really superior matcha latte & the eggo fuego sandwich minus the meat, which was hands down the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. In addition to using tasty basic ingredients, the combination of the buttery brioche with the piquant sauce & the rich egg & cheese were an absolute win. Friendly service topped it off nicely.
Such a cute little gem in the middle of Old Port. Montreal is a city of eats & this place does not disappoint. Be sure to grab the ham & cheese sandwich.
La nourriture est bonne mais chère pour une assiette sans accompagnement. A peine notre dernière bouchée avalée qu'on nous parle déjà d'addition. Bon mais trop cher pour des sandwichs sans accompagnement.
Sandwich délicieux, mais 33.25$ (taxes & pourboire inclus) pour un grilled cheese... Je comprends maintenant pourquoi je ne vais plus au restaurant depuis quelques mois. Je ne retournerai plus.
