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| - After getting bagels at Fairmont, my bf and I ducked in here on our way to St. Viateur (cause obviously you have to try both of the top-rated bagel places to confirm which one is the best). I had heard a lot about Olimpico and their stellar coffees so I really wanted to give their drinks a try, despite not being a huge coffee drinker (I prefer tea to coffee any day). Well, let's just say that if all cafes served coffee as well as Olimpico does, I'd be converted to a coffee-lover overnight. I ordered the café allongé avec lait (otherwise known as a lungo, in Italian, this is a long or stretched or slow-dripped espresso). It was perfectly creamy, with just the right amount of sugar. Usually, when I ask baristas (especially those in the US) to add sugar to my coffee, they overdo it. This was simply a cup of heaven. Rich without being overpoweringly bitter, smooth, creamy, nutty, earthy, and ending on a subtle but bright sweet note. It was truly the best coffee/espresso/latte I've ever had!
Drinks: 4/5 -- fantastic! Coffee like you've never had it before!
Service: 5/5 -- very friendly, jovial, welcoming, accommodating (they accepted US dollars), and quick/efficient (without sacrificing the quality of the drinks)
Atmosphere: 4/5 -- open, spacious, casual, though I can see it turning into a somewhat pub-ish atmosphere during events, sports games, etc.; It's definitely not your cute, read-a-book, living room-esque cafe
Overall: 4.5/5 --fantastic coffee shop!
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