Dans l'ensemble, les avis décrivent Olive et Gourmando comme une adresse incontournable du Vieux Montréal, réputée pour son ambiance chaleureuse et sa clientèle variée, locale comme touristique. Le cadre cosy et vivant, les pastries ultra frais et les plats simples mais travaillés, notamment les grilled cheese croustillants, le sconewich, les sandwiches cubains et les options brunch, reviennent régulièrement comme des coups de coeur: tout est frais, les saveurs bien équilibrées et les portions généreuses selon les témoins. Le café et les boissons chaudes sont souvent salués, avec les viennoiseries et les pâtisseries qui se distinguent. Toutefois, le ratio qualité-prix est parfois contesté, certains évoquant des tarifs élevés et des portions qui peuvent sembler modestes, et d'autres pointant des expériences de service inégal selon les moments et la file d'attente. Malgré ces réserves, l'endroit reste perçu comme une expérience gourmande et conviviale à ne pas manquer pour un petit-déjeuner ou un déjeuner animé au cœur du quartier historique.
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.
A landmark of Old Montreal, this restaurant is very busy & serves pastries, sandwiches, & desserts. While I think the pastries are merely nondescript, rhetorical decor is very ambient. Lots of cut little knickknacks to peer at. The place is usually bustling with locals & tourists, usually with a line winding all the way out the door. If you are just taking out, don't follow the line. That's for people with reservations or waiting for a table. There is also a little gift shop next door to it. I mean, if you are in the area & want to check out the buzz, sure come in for a quick bite. But come out of your way? I think there are better bistros in the neighborhood.
The pastries at this place are simply perfect-whether it's the blueberry scones, triple chocolate biscuits, or the almond croissants, each bite is a delight. The coffee, especially the lattes & mocha lattes, pairs beautifully with the treats. We'll miss this spot so much! Highly recommended for anyone in the area.
Charming little cafe with amazing coffee & pastries. Had breakfast on my last day in Montreal. The ambiance is reminiscent of a small European cafe. Wish I had found it earlier. Will definitely revisit when I come back to Montreal
Quaint French cafe & bakery with amazing pastries & a solid coffee game. We loved breakfast so much that we went back another day for lunch! Sandwiches were phenomenal, & that salad was top notch too. Servers were all happy & made the experience a joy! & don't sleep on the ricotta & honey. So good!
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This place did great brunch, coffee pastries & more. The price of sandwiches ($25 for a grilled cheese) was quite steep. The hosts also need to calm down a bit with a bit of a diva attitude. I know your place is popular, but we are consumers & have choices. That being said, we had a great meal & the servers we had were lovely.
Cute restaurant for lunch & drinks. Good for kids that love grilled cheese sandwiches & pastries. The salmon bowl & chicken melt were delicious. Service was great.
$27 for a Cuban sandwich is kind of a lot, but it was pretty good. Not $27 good though. Great coffee & pastries which are reasonably priced. Watching the staff run around was excellent entertainment. I didn't see them order but they ATE.
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I loved the upbeat atmosphere of this place. Dispite how busy & crowded it was, it was still a great experience. The service was friendly, professional & welcoming. The pastries, more specifically; croissant, almond croissant & cinnamon brioche were so delicious! Perfect with a long espresso. I loved the look of the restaurant itself. Slightly pricey but great experience, so acceptable.
This was one of the best (if not the best) dining experiences on our trip to Quebec. Cozy little cafe with amazing cubans, pastries, & loose leaf tea served out of a teapot. Very busy, but fast & friendly service. All around great experience!
Great pot for breakfast, coffee, & a pastry. We waited about 25 minutes on a busy weekend rainy morning for a table of four. We had the sconewich, sweet ricotta, coffee, & pastries. Everything was great. No complaints for service, everyone was busy & pleasant. Definitely worth a visit. We were told a table for two at that time would have been closer to a fifteen minute wait.
We went on a Friday morning & there was about a 10 min wait. We both got the weekend special, banoffee french toast. The toffee sauce was amazing, especially with the whipped labneh (tastes like regular yogurt to me, which I like). The French toast was also good, but the edges a little too crunchy, especially given that the crumbles on the side already give it a crunch. The orange juice was one of the best I've had (tasted like two oranges were just squeezed in there) but also one of the most expensive ($8 for a small cup)! In the end, everything was good but more expensive than we were expecting for a breakfast. It's busy & lively inside, we were sitting quite close to the table next to us. Service is good. I would definitely want to come back to try some of the pastries (the kouign-amann & the blueberry cornbread looked really good).
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Wonderful artisan pastries! Must-try the homemade ricotta with honey & orange zest, fresh & flavorful! The restaurant has a cozy, homey, & cute atmospehre - perfect for brunch! Quite busy even on a weekday, expect a 5 to 10min wait.
Anytime I have friends visiting from out of town or want to go to a place with food that never disappoints, Olive & gourmando is my go to spot.
Their pastries, seasonal & classic dishes are all must try’s. Just be aware their joint has limited seating so if you go on peak times, expect to wait awhile for a table.
Other option is takeout & have it by the water when the weather is nice.
