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.
Everything was great.
The baked eggs were very flavorful, my friend loved the peach french toast (a weekend special), the sconewich was so good I ended up coming here the next day to grab 2 to go. The blueberry muffin was fluffy, moist, & not too sweet.
They nailed the flavors & everything was cooked to perfection, it's no wonder it's one of the top breakfast/brunch spots in Montreal.
On est pas tous des Américains ! Notre patience 55 minutes a la porte , à la table 35 minutes , on l'accepte … un fois assis c'est un peu perdu au service , le stress ? Bref notre commande , ricotta salée , une chance le pain est inclus , une Cesar extra poulet 31,45 le pain n'est pas inclu ! Portion ni plus ni moins,Poulet l'équivalent d'un filet cacher en petit morceau sous la salade ; oui c'était bon , mais en plus de payer pour les extras , on est chez gourmando , le seul service que l'ont perçois est la sortie !!! en plus du pourcentage minimum de service sur la machine 18% tsé j'veux dire
Sep 1, 2025
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Our first breakfast in Montreal on our recent trip. The Cappuccinos were delicious & the breakfast sandwiches as well. I loved the Croissants as well. Cute atmosphere & great service.
What a place.
Packed. Clean. Friendly. Delicious.
Very well oiled machine. Staff was fantastic as we're the pastries & sandwiches. Coffee was the best in all of Montreal. Can see why after almost 30 years it's still going strong.
Aug 13, 2025
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C'est au delà d'un établissement de restauration !
L'ambiance, l'accueil, les serveurs & le plus important... les produits !
Je suis très exigeant sur la nourriture, & là, j'ai été bluffé !
Un sans faute, tout était parfait.
Jusqu'au conseil de la bière pour accompagner mon (mes...) plats.
Une valeur sûre, un must go !
Merci à tous pour ce pur moment d'épicurie.
Charming & cozy little place. Food is excellent. I had the Cuban sandwich (spicy paninin)-so good! Love the spicy chipolte mayo. My Daughter had the big dog ans equally tasty. The strawberry 🍓 lemonade & house lemonade are homemade & very refreshing in this 🔥 weather. So good you won't be disappointed.
The fresh, house-made croissants here are incredible-different varieties, each unique & full of flavor. The wait can be a bit long, but it's absolutely worth it for such quality & taste. A must-try for any pastry lover!
Août 2025
Cliente de la première heure je faisais un retour chez O&G.
On m'a avisé qu'il y aurait possiblement 1 h d'attente (un samedi midi je ne m'attendais pas à autre chose) mais finalement en un peu moins d'une demi-heure nous étions attablés.
Sandwich poulet melt était très bon.
Le grilled cheese aussi quoique moins spectaculaire.
Carré citron 🍋 & carré framboise
Les prix sont maintenant exorbitants (très malheureusement) 25,95$ + taxes pour un sandwich sans aucun accompagnement.
Aug 10, 2025
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Stopped here for lunch & it was quite busy so we sat on the bar. The pork cubano sandwich was delicious but it was also 30$ for just the panini sandwich.
We stopped by for breakfast, hoping to try their croissants & pains au chocolat. However, there was a long line, & we ended up waiting about 30 minutes. By the time we got a table, all the croissants & pains aux chocolat were sold out 😭😭 So, I ordered a fresh orange juice & a « croissant aux amandes » which was delicious. I absolutely loved it! 😋 The « house » also offered me a free cookie, & it was very yummy. A lovely experience!
Had a fantastic meal here & was amazed at the quality of the food. A very popular place so arriving at 9 meant we were waiting for about 20 minutes for a table. Once we got in, we loved the atmosphere - it's very aesthetic. The food was delicious & filling, & we would definitely come again!
O&G a toujours été une place de prédilection pour faire découvrir un endroit chouette à des amis. J'y suis allée avec ma fille & une amie ce samedi… & j'ai eu l'impression que le restaurant avait un autre propriétaire ou, en tout les cas, avait nettement changé la qualité qu'on y retrouvait avant. De plus, nous avons commandé des viennoiseries & biscuits & encore une fois, petits, peu goûteux & très décevant. Jadis, c'était les meilleures viennoiseries en ville.
J'espère que ce soit les vacances qui soient en cause ici, mais honnêtement, nous avons été, pour la première fois, déçues de notre expérience O&G.
Lieu très sympa pour manger un panini typique. Desserts & thé glacé maison délicieux ! Service rapide, table de change pour bébé disponible très appréciée! Nous nous sommes régalés ! Un must dans le vieux Montréal.
