Café Olimpico - Vieux-Montréal

I was hoping to have a great time with fresh coffee, but the guy had some brewed coffee and poured it on my cup with cold milk, and called capuccino, I was so frustrated that I couldn’t react, I didn’t believe in my eyes.

I do not go to a lot of coffee shops as I do not drink coffee but I sometimes meet friends there and grab a tea. The tea here was ok, same as everywhere else, a selection of pouches to chose from, but I am told that the coffee is great. The tiramisu though was amazing, just unbelievable.
My main issue with coffee places is that everyone has a throw away cup, every single person sitting in the place had one, I was not even given the option to use a mug. This is the main reason I look for local places, that push for a greener option, but I have yet to find one in many neighborhoods and will keep looking for one here.

Excellent service par le barista Antonino! Drôle et charismatique, il nous a offert une pâtisserie avec notre mocha! On est allée un vendredi vers 21h, on a réussi à trouver une place pour s'asseoir (il n'y a que 5-6 tables) mais à partir de 22h il y avait eu beaucoup de monde. Ça reste un endroit plaisant

This is indeed one of the best coffee spots in the city.
I wish it was larger to enjoy the coffee at this beautiful café.
Their service is also always great.
Also do yourself a favour and try their afogatos and cafe creama. The best in town

I always love coming here when I’m in the neighbourhood! The baristas are sooo friendly and upbeat despite it always being busy. You can tell they genuinely love what they do and working together. The lattes are very good and I had the breakfast croissant sandwich — delicious. Definitely worth lining up for

The best place for a good cup of coffee, food, and stay, dont stop coming to this great place, and above that great prices all around, and some of the best costumer service in Montreal!

Produits excellents! Café pâtisserie sandwiches sont tout suppléments délicieux. On sent bien la main italienne! Et le service est impeccable! Ce restera carrément mon meilleur souvenir de Montréal!

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Was great experiences in Olimpico

Liked the location, perfect taste
They do have small bites
Sweets

In summer you might have cold beverages and ice cream

So best thing about it.working hours

They work till 12 midnight

Great place, very clean and calm.
Toilets are clean as well as tables and everything else.
It's well located.
But it's a bit on the expensive side.

I loved this place! The cappuccino was one the best I've had, that I went twice in the same day. The cannoli was DELICIOUS and such an adorable spot. Service was good, no complaints about the food, service or environment. The only bad thing is that I could not find a plug for my laptop and there's no patio/outdoor seating.

I’ve been going to the old port location regularly and it’s many thanks to Julien and Johnny (that we dearly call Johnny Boy). The staff always put a particular attention to every order, regardless if you are a regular or first-timer. Needless to say that the coffee is excellent and the service of the staff even better. The nice windows that are occasionally open is the cherry on the Sundae. The pastries are amazing.

Do yourself a favour and go!

The coffee is amazing and the story behind the coffee shop makes it a landmark in Montreal. Where it sucks is the service, I asked for three lattés, the barista started to make two of them, and the third was coming as he was heating up the milk, then he made me pay for two coffees, and when I tried to tell him there's only two I'm being charged for, he started being rude by saying it's a busy place and he can't make too many things at once. Then insulted me in Italian while I was leaving the shop. It's just too bad as the free coffee they gave me doesn't excuse the attitude.

I like Cafe Olimpico and first had it at their other location and was very pleased. However, today they made a very severe and dangerous error.

An Affogato is usually served with milk or vanilla flavoured ice cream. Therefore, when one reads Affogato on the menu, as it is not otherwise indicated, one would assume that it is made with vanilla ice cream. Imagine my surprise when I, someone with a severe nut allergy, am served an Affogato with hazelnut ice cream!

Would you give me hazelnut milk if I order a regular cappuccino? No. So why give me hazelnut ice cream in an Affogato? This caused me a severe allergic reaction. When dealing with well known allergens such as nuts, it is important that if such allergens are present in an unconventional place, such as within an Affogato, this is made clear when ordering. For example, write “Hazelnut Affogato” on the menu.

Really not impressed. For someone with a more severe allergy, this could have been fatal.

Update: I just had a lovely conversation with David, the manager of the cafe. He was deeply deeply apologetic and told me that this is the first (and hopefully the last) time this has ever happened. He was shocked and upset, and informed me that the changes will be made to the menu, and the staff will be trained further immediately. Thank you David. Glad to hear that measures will be put in place to prevent this in the future.

This place is a little gem in old Montreal. We were walking past this cafe and we were lured in by a whiff of coffee. As we entered, we saw someone with an affogato, and it looked very enticing with a cannoli as a garnish. You get to choose between hazelnut and pistachio for the base. We got the hazelnut one and the barista did a little show with the espresso pour. The affogato was delicious, and we inspired a few others in line to get the same while we were enjoying ours. The place is cozy with nice window seats, and music, and add it to really fun baristas who seem like they are enjoying what they do. We wanted to get their tiramisu as a lot of the reviews mention, but they were out of it. We went to the cafe the next day, and they were out yet again! But we tried the cafe crema instead, it is basically their coffee icecream and it is perfect for the summer! I’m not a coffee drinker, but I love coffee flavored desserts, and I loved my experience the two times I have been here! And before leaving Montreal, we will probably visit a few more times for the elusive Tiramisu.

A very old and popular must visit coffee spot near old port Montreal. Very busy cafe with quick service, good lights and seating. Tried the Affogato with vanilla ice cream, they have options with hazelnut & chocolate ice cream but preferred the classic combination. They also added a cannoli to the top which was an amazing combination.

Great little italian style caffé. Very decent prices and a noticeable italian influence, unfortunately the seating is very limited and if you arrive at rush hour the standing queue is quite annoying for anyone sitting. Also the lack of table service is a tad disappointing, but it is made up for in the quality of the products.
A couple of name tags on the food and a small list of possible drinks would be a nice touch.

My favorite place for Cortados And capaccinos in Montreal. Location is close to old port and the service was great.

Solid espresso and hospitable staff in a deliciously cozy space with a stone interior. The donut pictured might be the best donut I’ve ever had, too! Everything in the photo was $14 total.

My favorite café! Amazing location, charming place, and super friendly and professional staff:)

Great cafe!
The barista of this cafe was super friendly and accommodating.
The tiramisu, nutella donut, and the coffee was very delicious.
I would visit this cafe again next time I’m in Montreal!

The best Macchiato Coffee I ever had.
I stayed in Montreal for 2 days and both the days I visited this place.
Amazing coffee with fabulous servers

Loved our visit. Ordered latte, Americano, apple cheesecake and ricotta donut and loved all of it. Super friendly barista and the cafe had a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

I LOVE this place. The staff was amazing and extremely friendly. The ambience is 10/10 and although it’s pretty busy the music and feel of the place makes it feel super peaceful. I had a latte and Nutella bombolone. YUM.

We loved Cafe olimpico. We ordered coffee, caprese burger and pistachio croissant. The coffee was awesome. We also loved the fresh mozzarella in the caprese, along with the nice pesto sauce flavor. The pistachio croissants was also nice.

Very friendly staff and tasty coffees. It felt just a little bit cramped but it was a nice atmosphere nonetheless.

The ambiance, the decor and the gelato was fantastic. I went back for a cappuccino and it took me back to Rome!

Nous y avons bu un bon cappucino. Cadre petit mais sympa. Équipés pour faire du bon café. Possibilité d'accompagner son café avec quelques douceurs sucrées.

Guy taking the orders was super friendly and really nice. Small place but atmosphere was great. Cappuccino and Macchiato was amazing.

Great service, wonderful ambiance, and delicious food and coffee! Café Olimpico is one those gems that make Old-Montreal the renowned, touristic attraction it is. If you're in the city, you have to visit this café:)

Great coffee. The staffs are really nice. You must have coffee from here if you are visiting Montreal.

Amazing coffee and pricy for small cup.
Very friendly team, the place is so small you can’t find seats most of the time. Better for pick up and short walk.

The service and atmosphere at this tiny coffee shop under the Hotel William Gray are top notch. The breakfast sandwiches served in doughnuts made me feel obese but also amazing. 10/10!

Comparing to other coffee places in Montréal this one is def not my favorite. Asked for 2 cortado and just got a random cappuccino, coffee was already made and cold, barista just poured some milk in it and that’s it. Really disappointing after reading all the good reviews I thought it would be way better.

One of the best coffees I've had plus the tiramisu. Inside looks like a rustic, small pub and cozy. You can seat inside or outside on of the benches in the neighborhood.

Barista is knowledgeable, efficient and fast. Americano was hot, just the right amount of milk and sweetener, drank in a comfortable atmosphere. Don't miss the croissants.

As a fellow barista, I was very disappointed with the customer service and quality of my drink. I expect to receive a cappuccino if that's what I order.not a latte that was sitting around for a while before I even ordered. Will definitely try out other locations though

One of the best cafes I've ever been to.
Get a ricotta stuffed doughnut and a remix (off-menu coffee infused ice cream drink)

LOVE the café crema (affogato)! Better come at a good time to get a seat since it’s at a busy spot in Old Montreal, but there are hotel tables to sit on across the boutique inside.

A great little place, popular family run business. Excellent coffee, tasty biscotti and bombolones. Sean and Danniele are fun and cheerful, come and see them!

I visited this café in a rainy day at old Montréal. I loved the cozy atmosphere and enjoyed the pastries with ricotta cheese filling. Loved the decor and beautiful windows and cushions next to them.
(The only drawback was the latte which first, tasted not much strong and second, was served in paper cups. I'd go again but will ask for double espresso)

Came from Toronto just for the cappuccino. Best I’ve ever had.

Wonderful service and a big thank you to Julien who went above and beyond with exceptional customer service. Definitely will visit again the next time I’m in Montréal.

Definitely one of the best cafes in Mtl with exceptional customer service, friendly staff, and an awesome patisserie. If you ever come by, try their croissant.

Good coffee. There aren't many tables though the cafe has a nice atmosphere. The barista was kind of grumpy.

The coffee was good, but this is more of a grab and go place rather than sitting down to get work done.

Staff was super nice and welcoming! Coffee was great and the decor was nice. I’ll make sure to stop by next time I’m in Montreal.

Its a nuce cozy place to grab a coffee. I tried the Cappuccino and to me was very normal. Its nothing against them, its just normal coffee.

Café top, l'un des meilleurs de Montréal. Excellent rapport qualité prix. Service incroyable. Toujours un plaisir de vous référer. Merci!

Always a pleasure to set foot inside this quaint little cafe. Especially that it's located in the old port adds to its charm. Stop for a awesome cafe espresso. Or more

Ordered an iced coffee and was disappointed by how small it was because it was the best tasting iced coffee I ever tasted and wanted more. It was very strong and I had trouble sleeping but I'm not complaining.

J'ai bien aimé lendroit mais j'aurais aimé quelques café plus spécialiser avec des saveurs. J'ai pris une pâtisserie avec mon café et c'était délicieux!

The coffee is expertly made with quality ingredients. Located in the William Gray Hotel. Tiny and cramped, but with kind, quick service. Several pastries available. Try the pistachio almond doughnut or a airy, croissant. Perfect for a quick breakfast, but even better to grab and go to explore Old Montreal!

Excellent coffee, really friendly service. The café itself is a little on the small side, but there was additional seating just around the corner.

I went when there were only a couple other customers there. Place is super tiny so can imagine can be cramped. Loved the vibe, coffee & service. The lemon loaf was just okay. Was happy to find the prices were in line with St. Viateur location.

Bon café dans le vieux port de Montréal. Il y a peu d'espace pour s'asseoir mais bon endroit pour ramasser un café et profiter d'une marche dehors.

So intimate, cute, cozy. Love the ambiance.
2nd time this week, LOVE THE COFFEE
Staff is super friendly

Very beautiful, small cozy cafe located in the heart of old Port of Montreal, with friendly staff and great coffee! Their homemade chocolate chip cookie was amazing!

One of the best places to have an Italian espresso in old Montreal.
The place in tiny, but if you are lucky, you can manage to have a place near a window and enjoy the view.

Ordered a latte, and very disappointed with both service and taste. This place was my one favorite café in the area when I was working in MTL about 2 years ago. I still remember its perfectly textured milk for my latte.

Ce café est vraiment mignon, situé en bas de l’hôtel. Toute petite place donc les tables sont limites. Le café était délicieux. Le service était un peu lent mais le serveur était seul en cette soirée occupée. Il faisait son possible pour servir tout le monde rapidement. Un des très bons espresso de Montréal.