Overall, the reviews paint Olive et Gourmando as a warm, charming hub in Old Montreal with a vibrant, cozy atmosphere and friendly, attentive service that locals and visitors keep returning for. The menu is described as creative and comforting, with standout items including sweet ricotta, croissants and other pastries, iconic sandwiches like the Cuban and the grilled cheese, and crowd pleasers such as the mac and cheese with gnocchi, the sconewich, and the chicken melt. Coffee and other drinks are frequently praised and the pastries are often highlighted as exceptional, though some readers note the prices are on the higher side and portions can be small for the cost. Lines and wait times are a common theme, especially at peak hours, and a few experiences mention slow or imperfect service or occasional billing mistakes. Nevertheless, the consensus is that Olive et Gourmando delivers strong quality, a lively yet welcoming vibe, and is a must try for a brunch or casual lunch in the city, with many readers stating they would return and recommend it to others.
Pretty darn good!! Had a fabulous ricotta dish of some sort (can't remember the name). Only complaint is for the price there should have been one more slice of bread. For optics. & for my belly
Sep 27, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
I have been to o+g on average once a year since it opened. I brought family visiting last week & I will not be doing that again. It was embarrassing, 25$ for the most basic panini grilled cheese, 25$ for the'Cubano' I had with one slice of pork & a few pea sized chunks of pickle, not even a slice of pickle. Bill was 125$ for three paninis & three coffees.
Absolutely delicious brunch spot. Very, very. Dowsed so we were told we'd wait 30 minutes but ended up waiting about 20 minutes total on lovely outdoor benches. The cocktails are tiny yet adorable, & the food was clearly local because is was very colorful, bright, & fresh. The pastored & coffee looked like a serious business. I did not partake myself but could see myself returning for that.
Olive & Gourmando was not the best experience. We ended up coming here because the line was long & the spot looked cute. However, the menu is very odd if you're from the United States. We found it to be very pricey as well for what it is. My sandwich had little to no turkey in it.
On the bright side, however, the servers were incredibly friendly.
If you're looking for a brunch spot in the area, I would look elsewhere.
Pas allée depuis 7 ans + je suis tombée dessus par hasard en cherchant un déjeuner. Tout est intact, & encore meilleur. La qualité des recettes est irréprochable, le goût, les idées, les ingrédients. Je suis fan ! Reco : ricotta dish miam miammmm, & la salade de pommes de terre digne d'un grand resto ! 🥰
