Café Olimpico landed on my radar via my brother. When he visited Montreal a few years back, he…read morevisited here and had good things to say. During my own research, I also learned this was a popular spot known for their high quality Italian pastries. Since we were in Mile End and looking for some coffee and carbs, we thought it would be a good place to check out, so off we went. The café sits on a corner among several other commercial businesses; the entrance catches the eye with a hunter green awning that dons the Olympic torch and rings, as well as some outdoor seating. The inside very much gives off Italian café vibes - it's a medium-sized open area with tables scattered throughout. The production counter sits to the left where orders are placed, and televisions with different sports are projected across the perimeter. In addition to this location in Mile End, they have three other locations. We definitely wanted to get some coffee, but I didn't want to leave without browsing their bakes so I was scanning what they had. They have a good variety of coffee beverages, as well as several pastries. I ultimately decided to get a cappuccino, and we split three bakes: a pistachio cornetto, a ricotta bomboloni, and an amaretto cookie. The bakes were good. The cornetto was filled with pistachio cream which is kinda played out due to the Dubai chocolate craze - but the cornetto was nice and airy with a good filling ratio. The bombolini was also good as was the cookie - really high-quality bakes all around. Service was good, and overall I really enjoyed my experience at Café Olimpico. The coffee and pastries were good, and the vibes are on. I wouldn't hesitate to return the next time I'm in Montreal.

I visited MTL in January and honestly I was a little skeptical. One thing to note for any American…read moretourists (lol) they don't do any flavored lattes. I went for an oatmilk mocha. Honestly, it was really good! Again, usually a lot of places are over-hyped but this place is legit!

Super super cute place! So many options. Coffee was good, croissant was very good! They have a…read morelatte making station as well. Everything was super fresh!

Pastries were extremely underwhelming. The plain croissant was incredibly bad, no flavor and dry /…read morecardboard-like texture. The pistachio croissant was the best of the bunch in terms of flavor, but it was still just mediocre. The almond croissant lacked flavor. There's also no seating in the shop (some older reviews mention upstairs seating, but that no longer exists).

Been there quite a few times getting something to munch on before work and pretty much always got…read moregreat service. Prices are average for convenience store for water bottles or energy drinks as exemples also their sandwiches and chocolatines are pretty good and fresh plus just in front of Du Collège station and next to St Laurent and Vanier Colleges so very well located

A neighbourhood fixture, Le Parsioir is a combo depanneur and cafe. The dep boasts more than 500…read moredifferent beers from Québécois microbreweries. The hired help may or may not know anything about this impressive menu of options, but the manager (owner) can guide you a bit. Otherwise, well, it's a dep with a great location. The cafe offers decent coffee, free wifi, a fair amount of seating, huge windows for great natural light, and entertainment in the form of a steady trickle of neighbourhood characters and Vanier College types. Decor somehow triangulates between Italian nightclub (red and black pleather seating), Québec rustic (a few barrel tables and a fireplace), and high modern industrial (exposed HVAC and lighting). The overall vibe is relaxed and friendly. A great place to grab a coffee on the go or sip a latte and watch the foot traffic.

This place is super cute! There are plenty of tables around to sit at (one large one, and multiple…read moresmaller tables too) and there's also a couch area. And for those of us that are laptop users, there are plenty of plugs to go around too. I took both a cappuccino and an iced latte and both were excellent. I talked to the barista a little too and he told me that you can ask for a stronger tasting espresso since their espresso machine allows them to customize the resulting flavor. Basically, if you want a bitter flavor or a milder one, you can tell them and they will be easily able to achieve it (it sounded way better when he explained it to me though...) Also, all their coffees can be made cold so if you have a hankering for something cold, you have plenty of choices. Another thing that I thought was super cute was that they sell earplugs at the cash! I think it's adorable and useful for those days where you forget your earphones and don't want to hear others around you. I will definitely be coming back to Perko Cafe :)

Good beverages. Nice spot to meet up with friends, but a little noisy for my taste for studyying…read moredespite it being a well known study spot.

Come here early or you'll miss out on the delicious pastries. We came here closer to 10 and already…read morevery limited selection. We were allowed to bring out big 94lb dog inside the cafe though. Super dog friendly. This is an order-at-the-counter cafe. Bring a friend or you'll have to hunt for a seat with coffee in hand.

Lovely little cafe. Limited menus selections, but some fresh baked goods. Chia pudding, granola,…read moreseveral other options. Very tasty food, and good coffee selection. I had breakfast and chia pudding and very happy with the results. Counter service only

Latte was okay. Croissant was a bit chewy. There isn't a lot of places to sit. But nothing is…read moreterrible.

This is a fabulous neighborhood cafe. Staff was friendly and service was fast. Lots of seating,…read moreinside and out. Their garden terrace was really cute. On this particular day, the community gathered for one of the World Cup games. It was very fun to witness. I've never thought to watch a game at a coffee shop EVER, but why not? Even passers by had to stop from across the street to try and catch a glimpse of the game. I made a very long journey for what some Yelpers claimed to be the best cannoli but it was the smallest thing I've ever seen! I guess that's a thing in MTL. Small or large. There was no option here, but another MTL bakery had that option. As opposed America where one size fits all --- XL always. Anyway, quite disappointing but tasted alright. I suppose it's hard to beat a cannoli from Boston's North End. The coffee was well made but wasn't worth the journey. Perhaps I just had such high hopes. Otherwise, a great coffee shop and would definitely stop by if I was in the area.

Good place to get a coffee and do some work or just hang. The people who work there are super nice…read more All around nice experience the few times that I've been. I notice that it's open late too so people get late afternoon beers and hang on the terrace. .

- Ambient coffee shop with spacious seating areas to enjoy your coffee or to work…read more - Would love to have some chair cushions for extra comfort when working long hours there!

En flânant en banlieue, nous avons découvert une belle pâtisserie, Le Ritz Patisserie et Café. Le…read morepropriétaire est une âme très chaleureuse, nous avons eu une conversation agréable. Le Ritz fait partie des endroits où l'on pourrait passer une demi-heure à lire un livre en toute tranquillité.

Freshest croissant ever! It's a small family business and their croissant is not from this world. I…read morebet you can drink the best mint tea in your life in Montreal in this place. The place doesn't look very charming but the products are always fresh and delicious. Their coffee is very good. You will taste real butter in their croissant and if you buy 6 of them you even pay less :). Instead of buying your bread from provigo, you could buy it from this small place and support a small business. The owner is always nice and warm to people. Taste their croissant in the morning, you will not regret! I buy it everyday! :)

Gotta love this place! Hands down the best bakery in the neighborhood!…read moreThe bread smells so good that even smelling it is surprisingly satisfying. The coffee is good (they have non dairy milk). The pastry variety is limited and it changes throughout the year; but everything is always fresh. I've bought the most delicious chocolate+coffee cake from him once. The owner is one of the kindest bakers I've met in Montreal and what i love about his baking style is how he keeps it simple and well balanced with a small touch of the east here and there :) never too sweet, never too shiny or bright, never too crunchy and sometimes, if you taste it carefully, with a little touch of rosewater :)

I came with high expectations since I was told the almond croissants were really good…read more Unfortunately, they were not as great as the ones I have had elsewhere. The filling didn't have the same texture and taste as the typical French pastry shops and the croissant shell was so so. I have had their almond cake and it was a bigger success than their almond croissants. The plus side is it's the one of the few places on Queen-Mary that sells pastries so it can come in handy in case of an emergency if you live in the area.

I've been grabbing cakes from here for a while and they're always a hit!…read more The cakes are nice and moist without being too sweet, though the buttercream can be a bit much for some. I've also tried most of the pastries and they're just as good as the cakes. My favorite is the coffee éclair, it's light, airy and sweet. Honestly, I like it more than the classic éclair. The coffee flavor just takes it up a notch. The icing on top can be a little sweet on its own, but it balances out well with the whole éclair. I always grab one or two when I'm in the area. The lemon raspberry cake is another favorite. It's light with just a hint of tartness, and the poppy seeds in the cake are a nice touch. The zeppoles are perfectly light, not greasy, and just sweet enough. I've also had the vanilla and caramel cake, and it's super soft and moist. The buttercream is on the sweeter side, but it goes really well with the cake. Black forest cake is lightly sweetened and I feel like I can eat a huge slice without it being overwhelming. Overall, this bakery is awesome, with a ton of variety. They've got baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and more. Definitely worth checking out!

Dolci Piu is a cute little spot with yummy breads, pre-made meals, and gorgeous desserts. I also…read morenoticed some cute candy, chocolates, and drinks. I sampled some cupcakes and cheesecake. The cupcakes were gorgeous, taste was nothing to write home about-- a bit dry and bland. But the cheesecake was very yummy.