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Olga's Kitchen

3.8 (97 reviews)

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Good for kids
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Dave C.

4.2 stars. Love this place back in college at Rochester NY. Glad to be back for the taste. The indoor setup need to fix up again. Here is the menu!

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Steven B.

As I was enjoying my coffee on the morning of May 12, 2021, I checked to see what was selected as the ROTD in STL. To my surprise, it was a restaurant in Alton, IL and barely a mile and half from my house. Once I saw that, it was an easy decision on where I'd be going for lunch that day. I remember eating at Olga's when I worked in various malls in STL, but I seriously had thought they had disappeared. To my surprise the one at Alton Square Mall is still going strong. What is sad, is that it literally is the only thing that is open on the second level, but the Alton community still supports them and keeps them going. Honestly I am surprised they haven't moved to a strip-center where they'd get better traffic. Any way, let's talk about my lunch. I was very pleased and most likely will be returning, but will do carry-out as I saw many others doing. The day I dined, they had a special which included; The Original Olga, small Olga salad and a side of Olga's seasoned curly fries. Now that was a filling and delicious combo meal. I enjoyed the small Greek salad and the gyro meat was tender. Those crazy curly fries are a treat plain and when they are seasoned, they truly are a treat. Visiting during COVID, they provided me with a "Little Cup of Ketchup" for dipping my fries. To be honest, I always prefer my ketchup in a little cup, so I was extremely delighted to see it on my plate. My beverage of choice was iced tea and when I asked for Spelenda, they brought me individual packets and placed them on the table. Again, it was a good and safe precaution during our pandemic. The service was friendly and attentive. Their ambiance was bare bones and simple. When I lived in STL, I had so many choices for a gyro. Here in Alton, the choice are minimal. I'm glad I have re-discovered Olga's and that their gyro satisfies my craving. I'll be calling and doing carry-out in the very near future. When: May 12, 2021 Why: Lunch - It was todays, ROTD.

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Brianna L.

We come up from Belleville every month or so because we love Olga's so much but the food is definitely hit or miss. They've definitely gotten better over the past half year and service is always good! We will continue coming back for our favorite classics

Loaded Hummus
Wanda H.

Soooooo, this review goes to show how just one little cog in the wheel can really color one's whole experience... We were seated at the very back of the restaurant, right under a vent. I usually like it on the cooler side, but this was TOO cold. We moved up a table, which helped a little. People at the booth along the wall saw us move, and said that they were freezing too. When the waitress came back, we told her we were all cold so she turned the temperature up. MUCH appreciated. Not sure if it was complaining about that, but afterwards, our service was almost non-existent. I ordered the Loaded Hummus which the waitress suggested and I was very grateful for the suggestion. It was DELICIOUS and.... not on the menu. An advertisement pasted on the table??? I also had Zucchini Fries which were good too. Just not a whole lot of them. The only NOT good thing was the service. We had to ask numerous times for plain mustard, and then napkins. And she kept passing us by to wait on other tables even though it was very evident we were needing assistance. And she told us several times she would be right back, and then.... The food was 4 star, but the ambiance and service brought the overall rating down for me.

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Tim P.

Had their steak burger, we got here at 1PM and there was a line to get in. Didn't take long but obviously they had a large lunch crowd. Service was fast, and food was not fresh hot, but was hot enough. Very tasteful

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2 years ago

wonderful food and service. i usually do online pickup and they are always prompt and my order is always correct.

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Took forever, food was cold, tables left dirty. Staff was nice but no urgency even when we were one of 4 tables.

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Thanks so very much for the kind words and great review!

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Great food would highly recommend definitely want to go back again soon so yummy it's great

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Kea was great. Attentive, fast and friendly. Olga's never disappoints! Bring back the unlimited soup and salad.

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Quite possibly the best gyros outside of downtown St Louis. I love the unlimited salad and Snackers

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Leanne, Thanks so much for the fantastic feedback and 5 star review!

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Our waitress Steph was wonderful. I would totally recommend eating here when you get the chance. Even has vegan options

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