Café Olimpico - Centre-Ville

Coffee shop · Downtown Montreal ·

Café Olimpico - Centre-Ville

Coffee shop · Downtown Montreal ·

Rich espresso drinks, Italian pastries, and a warm atmosphere

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1333 Blvd Robert-Bourassa, Montréal, QC H3B 1B7, Canada Get directions

CA$1–10

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The Best New Cafés in Montreal (Spring 2020) | Eater Montreal

"Mile End icon Olimpico just expanded for the second time ever, with a new coffee shop inside the former Presbytery behind the Christ Church Cathedral. It might be a little shinier than the St-Viateur original, but with the same Italian-style espressos at the same prices, it’s arguably the best price-to-quality ratio for a hit of caffeine anywhere downtown." - Tim Forster

https://montreal.eater.com/maps/montreal-best-new-cafes-coffee-shops

Café Olimpico - Centre-Ville

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Café Olimpico Opens Downtown Montreal Coffee Shop | Eater Montreal

"A Mile End icon, Café Olimpico has opened a new downtown location on Robert‑Bourassa, occupying the former Presbytery behind Christ Church Cathedral and part of what used to be Apollo 1333 at 1333 Robert‑Bourassa. I found the space shinier than the nearly 50‑year‑old Mile End premises — with a marble and wood‑panelled bar and concrete floors, it's classy and simple rather than gimmicky. They serve the same solid Italian‑style espresso as the St‑Viateur Street original, along with Italian pastries like biscotti and cannoli, and the operation remains independently owned and operated by Jonathan Vannelli and Victoria Furfaro (no franchising). Prices are a bit higher than the Mile End original — an espresso is $2.50 and a latte or cappuccino is $3.75 (about 50¢ and 75¢ more respectively) — but are comparable to other independent downtown coffee shops. This marks Olimpico’s second expansion (after a small 2016 counter in Old Montreal), and it's open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m." - Tim Forster

https://montreal.eater.com/2020/1/7/21052147/cafe-olimpico-robert-bourassa-opening-montreal-downtown

Café Olimpico - Centre-Ville

Sarah K.

Google

I don’t usually say this, but you can literally close your eyes and pick anything — it’ll taste amazing. High-quality pastries that somehow taste better than anything I’ve had in Italy or NYC. Now I know Montréal has a real gem. 💎 I’ve tried several kinds of coffee here; all were great, but my top recommendations are the caffè crema and the cortado. The staff is also wonderful — warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Overall, this café is a true work of art. Absolutely beautiful.

Shirley D.

Google

I've been to the Mile End location of this cafe, but I was downtown so I thought I'd check out this location. It was slightly underground and a little smaller, but very quaint. I ordered the Latte Freddo iced and it was a very delicious and smooth iced coffee. Whenever I'm in Montreal I do make it a point to visit this place as it is one of my favorite coffee shops in the city! They also sell Italian pastries which I have tried before at the other location. Also very good! There's a reason there's several locations of this place, it means they are doing well. Highly recommend for good coffee in Montreal!

Ding C.

Google

I had been planning to visit Café Olimpico but stayed busy for a while. I found out they opened a new branch on Saint Catherine, so I finally dropped by. The place is small, perfect for a quick takeout coffee. The Filipino barista deserves a shoutout. He was friendly and welcoming. I ordered the hot chocolate, and it tasted amazing. Rich and smooth, and different from other coffee shops I’ve tried. Definitely comeback!

Soban A

Google

"Really loved this spot! The staff are super friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. As for the coffee, it’s excellent. Very smooth, easy to drink, and high quality. The tiramisu was a highlight too; it tasted incredibly fresh, light, and wasn't overly sweet. Just a heads-up: the space is tiny and gets crowded fast, so it’s not the best place for a long sit-down session. I’d recommend grabbing your treats to go and enjoying them on a walk!

Katiuska A.

Google

I love Jesse! He made my experience beyond extraordinary. I didn’t got to have a seat because the place was full and I can definitely understand why, it’s because of Jesse, he treats everyone like friends. It was my first time here and I already feel the warmth, thank you again Jesse! I got a latte, cannoli and a couple souvenirs since my experience was soooo good and I don’t want to forget it

Kisely B.

Google

Loved setting up to get some work done here! There is limited seating so getting there earlier is recommended for sure. The guys working the barista station were super nice and definitely knew lots of the regulars coming in, they were also giving recommendations to a couple of tourists coming in to look for fun things to do in the city. I had one of their lattes and a pistachio cream croissant (highly recommend!). Very fun place!

Synderm

Google

This café is such a gem in dt , the atmosphere is incredible and instantly makes you want to stay longer. Justine prepared my cappuccino,and double espresso and croissant ham sandwich and they were honestly one of the best I’ve had. Perfectly balanced, smooth, and made with so much attention to detail. On top of that, Justine’s kindness and positive energy made the whole experience even better. Amazing coffee, amazing service, amazing vibe. Highly recommend!

George C.

Google

We went here on Christmas Day. They didn’t ask whether we wanted takeaway or to eat in, which really ruined the experience. Our coffee and pastries were packed poorly, and we were the only ones not given any cutlery while everyone else was. The Nutella croissant was honestly horrendous. I am not a Nutella fan, who thought it was a good idea to stuff a croissant with such an overly processed, sugary spread? The cappuccino was fine.