Olive et Gourmando s'impose comme un pilier du paysage culinaire local, en se concentrant sur les produits de boulangerie artisanaux et les provisions préparées de haute qualité. Le menu privilégie des sandwichs substantiels confectionnés à partir de pains maison, intégrant des ingrédients locaux et des profils aromatiques classiques. Les grilled cheese constituent un point culminant signature, utilisant des fromages sélectionnés fondus à la perfection au sein de tranches de pain au levain croustillant. La clientèle découvre un environnement défini par une esthétique rustique, des murs en briques apparentes et une atmosphère constamment animée par le débit soutenu de la cuisine ouverte. La sélection met l'accent sur des produits frais et saisonniers associés à des viandes savoureuses et des condiments raffinés. Chaque élément reflète un engagement rigoureux envers la qualité artisanale, maintenant des standards élevés pour chaque article proposé à travers les offres variées et robustes.
Olive et Gourmando est largement reconnu comme une destination incontournable du Vieux Montréal, célèbre pour ses viennoiseries de grande qualité, son excellent café et ses sandwichs créatifs comme le Cubain et divers paninis. Bien que de nombreux visiteurs louent l'ambiance chaleureuse et bohème ainsi que le service amical, l'expérience est souvent marquée par une forte affluence et des temps d'attente inévitables en raison de sa popularité. Si certains clients trouvent les prix élevés et les places limitées, la majorité s'accorde à dire que la fraîcheur, la saveur des plats et l'atmosphère unique de ce café en font une adresse remarquable qui vaut largement le détour pour le déjeuner ou le brunch.
Fantastic service & delicious sandwiches! Ordered their Cuban sandwich & Chicken Melt & for once, my partner & I didn't swap sandwiches because we each loved ours so much. Store manager was especially kind & understanding when there was a minor hiccup with my order, I really appreciate it. Will definitely be back to try more of their breakfast/lunch menu & pastries!
Recommended to all my friends, some of whom ordered sandwiches for lunch too. Happy bellies all around :)
Final day in Montreal had us come across this lovely cafe. Wonderful staff & delicious food. The coffee was the best we had in our short stay in Montreal. Picked up some granola & Muesli as well as the delicious pastries on the way out
We had just landed in Montreal & were looking for a place to eat downtown - & this spot completely made our experience. It was super busy, but the team handled everything perfectly & found us a great table. The food was amazing, the service was excellent, & the atmosphere was fantastic. We will definitely be back!
Quaint & charming atmosphere.
We had the chicken melt sandwiches, way overpriced for a simple sandwich on a brioche with no side.
We paid $67 plus tip for two chicken sandwiches & a drink. Not worth it at all.
Bathroom right next to dining tables is quite unpleasant.
Overall probably best for a coffee & pastry to enjoy the charming atmosphere.
This place had been recommended by several people, so naturally it became one of the top spots on a visitor's must-visit list. After finally trying it, I can definitely see why it's so popular.
The atmosphere is warm, busy, & full of energy, which makes it a fun place to start the day. The staff were friendly, welcoming, & attentive without being overbearing. Everything felt well organized even though the restaurant was quite lively. As for the food, it was genuinely delicious. Tex-Mex ( Texan+mexican inspired) breakfast option, & it turned out to be a fantastic choice. You can also have vegetarian option for it.
The flavors were great, the portions were satisfying, & it was exactly the kind of hearty breakfast I was hoping for. Would add extra slides of bread.
One thing to know before going is that they don't take reservations-it's strictly first come, first served. We visited on a Saturday morning with a group of four & ended up waiting around 15 minutes for a table, which honestly wasn't too bad considering how busy it was. There's also a really cute little shop next door, so you can wander around there while waiting & the time passed quickly.
Overall, it's easy to understand why this place is so popular with visitors. If you're in Montreal & looking for a lively breakfast spot, it's definitely worth checking out. Service was quick & efficient, though nothing particularly extraordinary. Still, the great food, friendly staff, & enjoyable atmosphere made the experience very worthwhile.
