Experts' Choice Award Cafe Olimpico
What the experts agree on
This Italian coffee landmark since 1970 pulls generations of locals with excellent espresso, soccer-fueled atmosphere, and decadent bomboloni pastries. No-frills charm, open early to late.
“This coffee icon in Mile End, which opened in 1970, is a popular meet-up for locals who want to watch soccer and catch up.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's "Open every day from 7 am to midnight, Café Olimpico is a popular spot for great Italian coffee and a Montréal landmark." Full review
BlackBook "Vito will hook you up with a fast, easy shot of espresso or a long and slow caffé latte."
Lonely Planet "Its espresso is excellent, yet this rocking, no-frills Italian cafe is all about atmosphere." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Decked in Italian soccer flags, Café Olimpico has seen generations of Italian Quebecois lingering over doppio espresso and doughnut-like bomboloni spilling creamy fillings"
Condé Nast Traveler "I can start the morning with a fresh sesame bagel at Fairmount and chase it with an old-school Italian cappuccino at Café Olimpico. If it's warm, I'll sip my coffee outside in the sun."
