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You really can't go wrong with any croissant in Montreal, but I have a new soft spot for the cheese croissants from Olive et Gourmando.
It's a little, yet spacious-enough-to-allow-a-decent-sized-crowd type of a place, and it's located sort of in between downtown and Old Port - if I recall correctly. I *think* it was near the Square Victoria metro station.
I love the street it's on, as it's a narrow path with tall buildings lining it, and this shop is right on the corner. The first thing you can do is get in line. Then, you can drool over the display of breads and sweets they have behind the short glass in front of you. Seriously, I was a bit peeved that I had to actually make a decision! I saw "croissant de frommage" and if I learned any French while in Quebec it was the word for cheese. I asked if I could get a breakfast sandwich made with that croissant and she said no. Shucks! Anyway, I figured the cheese croissant would have a center-fill of cheese. I also got an almond croissant.
Once you order, they tell you they'll bring everything to your seat. You will pay afterward. It didn't take long and the croissants arrived, with a latte (that I also had ordered, but this was just ok... a bit lukewarm). I tore into the cheese croissant and noticed nothing inside. Hm. Oh well, it's still a croissant and there ain't nuthin' wrong with that. But wait, it tastes like cheese. Ok, get this: They seem to have baked the croissant with the cheese having been kneaded *into* the dough. So, there was cheesy goodness in every bite! Because of that, the croissant was not overly flaky, but chewy and soft and buttery and complete perfection. I didn't want it to end. Oh, and they cover it with sesame seeds. Yum. The almond croissant is also incredible and truly almondy! It just depends on if you want something sweet or savory. Neither is wrong.
I sat against the "bar table" by the window, with stools. It's probably where most of my seating was during this trip. Loved looking outside while simultaneously relishing in delicious culinary experiences. Once you're done, you get back in line to pay - and tell them where you sat. I'm not sure how the heck they keep track of all this, but they know. For a couple of croissants and a latte, it wasn't even $10. I believe the croissants were $2.50 or $2.75. I ended up getting back in line to buy some more to take back home with me. My dad ate them all for breakfast, and didn't leave any for my mom. By the way: They keep well in the paper package, and even when accidentally put in the fridge, they still are fine once you bring back to room temp. Well, my dad said they were not only fine, but outrageously awesome.
Service is nice, but the cashier got confused by me a time or two. It's ok, it's not the first time I'm not understood. :-D
I'll be back to try lunch here. Next trip back.. Can't wait.
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