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| - Meh! I've had good caffè experiences but let me tell you something. If you have not made it to Olimpico yet then your are missing out on genuine greatness - I mean it!
Paesan, after briefly waiting in line for a few minutes, distracted by the soccer jerseys and hockey banners, a masterfully prepared and aromatic cappuccino was laid down on the counter, just begging for me to enjoy. Without hesitation I proceeded to the best seats at this fine establishment, which in my opinion are the tall bar stools behind the granite counters facing out the street in the wide open patio windows. Here you can breathe in the fresh spring air and watch early risers walk on St-Viateur street in the Mile End district for hours.
Here's a secret tip for you... to avoid the line ups, come here on Saturday mornings! The hustle and bustle atmosphere is intoxicating with baristas calling and whistling at their guests, gorgeous donnas lining up for their preferred coffee to go, 80s tunes playing in the background, young parents with their bambinos chuckling along, regulars chatting across the coffee bar and bursting into passionate conversations next to the monstrous coffee machine, what's there not to love?
Me I'm convinced in my brain that this place will be here for generations to come - that's for sure. The talented baristas here serve great coffee, the people are friendly, the location is central. Sometimes we forget that the best things in life are simple and we should remind ourselves to stop and savor the moment.
Vince and Forde, molto grazie (thank you) for keeping it real and helping shape this Montreal institution for all to enjoy. Now I go to my next destination but I swear, I will come back, perhaps with my buddy Alessandro. Hope to see you again soon soon!
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