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    Olga's Kafe

    3.9 (42 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Blueberry crumb cake and a medium iced coffee with cream.
    Taryn W.

    Stopped in at Olgas for a coffee. Ended up getting a piece of blueberries coffee cake and cinnamon crumb cake for the wife. Both were fantastic - moist and flavorful. Got an iced coffee with cream (i like it simple). Coffee is good and strong! The place was bustling and very busy but they kept it moving quickly. A quite little cafe in south Boston. Will likely be back!

    Waited over 15 mins for a coffee and bagel sandwich. Here it is - it's dry and pretty bad. Thanks Olga! 6/2 update: we did not use an online app. A worker took our order and we paid for it in person. Thanks tho

    Breakfast sandwich
    Eric B.

    Honest review - see photo. Breakfast sandwich is 8 bucks - one weird egg, a bagel that couldn't be more plain and basic (think Thomas brand in the grocery store), and what seems like a frozen sausage patty. Seemed very low quality for the cost especially considering other options around. Ice Coffee was also very, very mediocre. Also got a hash brown that was cold and soggy. Reached out to inquire about quality, no response.

    Blue Raspberry Rickey
    Brooke C.

    I got a Blue Raspberry Rickey which is a pretty cool and unique menu item to offer. It came out looking really pretty and tasting really good so I have no complaints. The little patio tables out on the sidewalk are a nice touch to enjoy your drink out on. I just wish their mobile order platform wasn't so glitchy so I could order on there before I arrive.

    Grilled cheese & tomato

    The food is not bad. Even though the grilled cheese is a bit different than what I expected, the taste is not bad. Just a bit salty to my taste. The indoor dining is horrible because their ventilation is horrible. The oily smell is everywhere and at the end, our eyes felt uncomfortable. After getting out of the restaurant, all of my clothes and my hair smell like oil. It's bad to dine in. They do have tables outside on the sidewalk though. And a lot of people come here for breakfast.

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    Thanks Kerry for this nice review.

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    Thank you so much,Taryn!

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    We are so sorry we could not make you happy. Thanks for the feedback

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    Thanks Paloma and yes Christian is a wonderful person and barista.

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    Olga's is great! A must try And you'll definitely go back. Great neighborhood spot.

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    3 years ago

    So delicious! Friendly staff a nice addition to the area. Parking is a pain but service is quick to just run in and out fast enough

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    5 years ago

    Best coffee in southie Olga is one of the best owners there and her workers are very kind

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    4 years ago

    These 1 star reviews are a joke! Olga is awesome and the Kafe has great breakfast sandwiches. She's definitely not rude. Toughen up y'all!

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    3 years ago

    Definitely recommend as a spot to grab a breakfast sandwich and coffee. Olga and her staff are great.

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    Friendly service but awful coffee. Tasted burnt and watery and legitimately the worst cup I've had.

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