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.
One of the best brunch places in Montreal!! I've tried almost their whole menu & have never been disappointed. The baked goods are also great! It is a bit overpriced tho...
My husband & I make this a sure stop each time we visit Montreal & each time we go, we are reminded why! The freshness, creativity, & pure deliciousness of their food never disappoints. While some might be sticker shy (it's an incredibly popular area), it's a must try at least once! The Elixir, potato salad, any French toast option, & Cuban panini are all so wonderful. & we are so excited to try some recipes out of the cookbook we purchased on our way out!
Sep 25, 2024
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This place is truly a gem! We adore Vieux Port & make it a point to enjoy at least one meal here at this eatery during every visit. The cinnamon rolls are absolutely divine, melt in your mouth divine, but the star of the show is the poached egg panini. Each bite had us oohing & aahing with delight. The atmosphere is small & relaxed, creating a casual vibe that we love. The staff are wonderful, adding to the overall experience. Although there's often a line, it's definitely worth the wait. We highly recommend this spot especially for breakfast!
The breakfast was delicious, but the customer service left a lot to be desired. I asked about a lost item, & despite some initial discussion among the staff, I didn't get a clear response until I asked a second time. Even then, they told me their colleague was too busy & that nothing had been found-without making any effort to check. It was an unfortunate experience that overshadowed the otherwise good food.
Don't Forget Your Almond Croissant. This quaint little spot always seemed to be hoppin'. A bit of a wait if you try to go for brunch on the weekend, but worth it. There are a variety of delicious pastries as soon as you walk in the door & a larger menu if looking for sit-down breakfast or lunch. The espresso was flavourful but inconsistent each time we stopped in for it. The whipped ricotta with orange honey & toast was quite nice, but make sure to order something that will help cut through that sweetness (like a coffee). Our favourite item happened to be the almond croissant. Something we went back for multiple times. You could taste the real butter as the flakey layers of almond deliciousness melted in your mouth. Oh how I wish I had one right now.
Sep 19, 2024
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Really nice place & vibe. For a Saturday the wait wasn't that long (25-30mins) to get a table. The service was great, the waitress/waiters were on point. I wanted to try the panini poach eggs as people say it's one of the best things on the menu, but honestly for the price, it wasn't all that. Could have gotten a panini somewhere else for 12-15$ & would have tasted better. The frittata that my friend took tasted much better. I think it's overpriced for what it is & the bathroom was not very clean. It had a strong piss smell, they should clean it better or more often especially 1 bathroom for all. I would recommend if you are willing to spend money, but a nice walk at the old port after is the cherry on top 👌🏽 Ps: they charge extra for almond milk?!? $1.25 for my hot coco)
Got here early this morning for breakfast from Halifax Nova Scotia. Loved the ambiance. We were entertained right away at the door. I particularly loved my black tea paired with their homemade almond croissants & the grilled cheese sandwich were NUM! You can tell the cheese they used are of superb quality. Highly recommend this place
Convenient location to eat. Panini was great, salad was dry, lemonade was fine. Salad & toppings were not fresh, you could tell it was from 3-4 days old. Would recommend only if you don't have any option like what happened to us, but very expensive for what you get...
There is a wait time depending on what time you are visiting . We are here today on a Sunday at 1.20 pm & we had 20 minutes for for hour for our party of 3. Bakery items are good in taste . The sweet re it's with bread was nice . Also the chicken melt sandwich was good but not Healy thought. We liked the chia bowl & cappuccino. The spot is a nice small spot for breakfast
Quel vacarme ! Impossible de s'entendre, le restaurant est bien trop petit par rapport au nombre de personne possible à accueillir. Vous devrez attendre dehors suivant l'heure où vous arriverez, vous serez placé à quelques centimètres d'une autre table. La nourriture est bonne mais beaucoup trop cher, je déconseille le café glacé, imbuvable.
