Oh MAN! Sandwich heaven is a thing and Olive & Gourmando has mastered the art.
Came here on Sunday around 1pm to a decent crowd. The hostess said to expect around 20 minutes but it seemed all the existing party of 2's that were waiting before us disappeared so the actual time was much less. Any party more than 4 would take a lot longer I assume, as the place is very tiny.
We were greeted right away and made sure to put in our 'appetizer' of a banana/chocolate pastry. We then ordered our dishes of the cubain sandwich & the Tartine.
Pastry - honestly nothing out of this world, but it was very tasty. Especially as you get more into the insides of the pastry where you can discover all the ooey-gooey goodness. 4 stars.
The Tartine - as I'm writing this a week later I'm in full depression mode. This thing was UNREAL. Check the photo below. Yes it's a bit pricey at $18 but they pile this thing up. There's no skimping. It was the most satisfying combination of sweet to salty to refreshing to filling. I'd recommend this over and over again. 1 million stars.
The Cuban - came to us fresh out of the oven, had to take a bit to cool. So much meat & cheese with some awesome - but not overpowering - sauces. If you like classic Cubans, this will not disappoint. 5 stars.
Service was quick, as they're trying to get customers in/out as quick as possible, which we preferred. Also perfect location smack dab in Old Montreal.