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.
We asked our local friends for the best bakery & breakfast place & they immediately suggested Olive & Gourmando. The service was fast & friendly, & the food was incredible. I had the breakfast panini (not as spicy as they claim), & it was amazing. The pastries were delicate, sweet (but not overly sweet), & fresh. The coffee had quite a punch, I'm not sure what bean they use but it was stronger than neighboring shops, but that was very welcome. If we're ever back in Montréal, this will be our first stop.
A classic & picturesque cafe! This is a must stop for breakfast or a baked good snack. I recommend the chocolate croissant, & cinnamon brioche, which is similar to a cinnamon roll. If you're looking for savory, they have plenty of menu options, but the sconewich was a delicious option for a smaller meal. The drinks are just as good & an easy stop for a to-go order.
Nous avons été reçu par l'hôte à l'accueil sans sourire & sans intérêt, on semblait déranger. La serveuse nous a fait oublier l'accueil par sa gentillesse & sa bonne humeur. Un autre bémol le prix du mini sandwich à 25,95$ qui vient sans accompagnement est nettement exagéré. La salade César très ordinaire. Dommage, c'était une première & dernière visite!
Paid $26 for a panini - easily the most expensive average sandwich I've ever had. Nothing special about it to justify the price. Definitely not worth it.
Great spot to go for lunch! The 24hour salad was amazing, so many fun different toppings & herbs that all went really well together & with the Sobu noodles & tofu. The peanuty salad dressing is on the side so you can add as much as you want. Service was great & lots of different styles of indoor seating options.
Nice restaurant but not for brunch. Not many options on the menu we decided to leave because we didn't like the coffee. The server was very understanding & nice to us. 🫶
Jun 4, 2025
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Beautiful walk thru old Montreal to restaurant/cafe. Coffee is wonderful & breakfast delicious. Friendly staff. English & French speaking. Lots of seating. Takeout.
A very popular place on a Saturday around lunchtime. My wife & I both got the Caesar salad with broccoli & added chicken. I really liked the salad, but there was something on it that my wife did not like at all & we figured out it was dried capers. Once she picked around those, she enjoyed her salad. our daughter had some type of bowl with salad & she really enjoyed it. Overall, a good experience oh yeah, the pastries looked so awesome!
