Initial FOH person who took me to the seat was not the most hospitable, the order taking person was great - friendly and professional. The service was very attentive, plates & cutlery were took down once I was done eating. Took away salt & pepper on the table once the main dishes are finished. Set up new napkin & cutlery for dessert. Food serves pretty fast ~10 minutes. Menu seemed very seasonal, the dinner menu on their website isn't up to date. Items on the menu all look quite tempting, most items seem to have lots of flavor profiles. Crispy chicken w salad: The presentation is rather earthy. Chicken bits are well fried - very crispy outside and juicy inside, the salad combination seems rather Japanese inspired. Coleslaws vege+ Japanese pickled ginger + green apple. Aioli dressing is well made with a hint of spiciness,chicken bits include skin only pieces. -3.5/5 Ginger seemed like a standard package from the market. Salad base is so-so with 90% of its content being coleslaw vege. Chicken bits themselves are very well done. I'm not sure if I liked the combination of the fried chicken & chosen salad. Eggplant meatballs: Presentation is good, still more on the earthy side. Tomato smells amazing, caper dressing on top added another flavor profile that's even more powerful than the sauteed tomato.Tomato sauce is quite balanced though a bit sour for my taste. Vegetarian meatball but it's one that isn't trying to pretend that it's one. Although it's a rather mushy meatball with beans (chickpeas?), the eggplant skin adds a nice surprise to the texture of it. Couscous pancakes as base layer provides good carbs & adds to the presentation. Simple stewed zucchini on top is great. -4/5 A very well balanced dish, very earthy ingredients & the dish definitely gives out a hearty feeling, healthy & balanced, very good dinner dish. Parfait & fig: Cute presentation, very creative with the burnt top figs & the candy floss. Parfait is very creamy, delicious, the hint of prosecco really adds to this one. The parfait seems a bit hard to cut with the dessert spoon. There's a thin spread of sweetened butter which is quite interesting & certainly adds another layer when consumed together with the parfait. Not sure what's the best way to consume this dessert, but maybe that's part of the fun of it as well as the warm fig & cold parfait contrast. Fig is nicely toasted, very soft, nice fruity sweetness. Although it's a bit much after a few bites as it's a bit too meaty & solid, it's still a worthy part of the dish. -4/5 The fruit proportion was a bit too big for me, but both the cold sweetened butter & the solid tasting parfait held the experience right up, as well as the fun candyfloss that gets mixed in with each spoon. read more

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I had the Terrine here and it was excellent. This place had a nice small cafe feel, and in the back, there were people playing music underneath the open sky with lights. It was just a very nice quaint feel. The terrine was excellent, it was very well made and had excellent textures and flavors, a combination of the heartiness and textures of the meat, with a sweetness that came from the accompanying salad and sauce. The fried crispy piece was a bit salty though, but I still enjoyed it overall. read more

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If you're going to brunch, Olive Cafe is the place to do so. At least, that's what our new American bartender friend told us the night before. We were not disappointed with our meals. I had a giant breakfast plate and had the hollandaise sauce on the side. I usually don't like it, but this one was gooood. Definitely a pricey joint, but a nice environment with a back patio. Friendly service, willing to meet my needs of a flat white with some added hot water to make it an Americano hybrid. read more

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I enjoyed a very nice evening here. I strolled past on a Tuesday evening to find they had a special offering. So I decided to try it. How glad I was. Three courses for $50. I enjoyed Calamari for entree, Cannelloni with Mushrooms for main course, then a wonderful Galette with rhubarb for dessert. Service is informal, professional and respectful. The atmosphere is very relaxed and enjoyable. I had Mt Beautiful Rose wine to accompany my lovely meal. I'll definitely be back, thank you. read more

We went during brunch time and given I didn't want eggs went with the chicken liver pate. It was pretty average but maybe I had higher expectations given the chicken liver made the labanese way are much more tastier. My wife went with the mushrooms stuffed with cheese salad and I believe she made a better choice, much richer in terms of taste. Overall I would recommend this place if you are planning to eat healthy read more

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Solid brunch option on Cuba St. Polenta with mushrooms was great. Quite a large portion too. I am a huge fan of polenta and this did not disappoint. The eggs benedict was also spot on. The service was rather slow but I guess you can chalk it up to the crowds and the fact that it was a busy morning. We sat outside in their back patio under some trees, which was lovely. It was a bit chilly, but they have some heaters. Watch for the bird poop though. Overall, great find! Cheers! read more

There isn't a huge selection for breakfast but what they did serve (Eggs Benedict with Ham, hashbrowns, bacon, and banana caramel porridge) was really good! I would definitely come back here read more

Olive Cafe - Breakfast options at Olive. There's also a full espresso bar. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wellington, WGN

LOVE OLIVE. Food is good, I always get their Nicoise salad and I'm never disappointed. In the back, they have this wonderful patio with plants and candles everywhere. A great place to go on a date or settle in with a good book and a glass of wine. read more

The $20 Breakfast + Brew combo is legit! I ordered the Olive with came with an eggs benedict, spinach, tomatoes, and hash browns, and then I got a flat white. For only $20, this deal cannot be beat. The eggs were runny when broken into, perfectly poached. The hollandaise sauce was a bit lemony, had a nice acidity to it. The spinach and tomatoes were exactly the fresh veggies I needed to go with the heavy sauce. The hash browns aren't what you see in America, it was kind of crisper and a hunky potato, but it was still nice. read more

Smokey, were led to an upclean table by an uncaring server. Didn't even look at the menu. Left.

Pleasant cafe with huge windows looking onto Cuba Street. Food always consistent good quality. And crowd is always low-key. read more

Olive Cafe - Bordelaise mushrooms on polenta chips with spinach. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wellington, WGN

I had the vegan spaghetti. I am not vegan nor vegetarian, but it sounded delicious. It was made with a white bean sauce and included eggplant and kale. It was truly the best pasta I have ever eaten. The flavors were perfectly paired, and the kale was crisp and perfectly cooked. The only thing I wish is that I had ordered more of it! The staff was also really nice and my husband ordered the eggs on sourdough which was also delicious. I highly recommend this place and will be thinking about it for years to come. There is also an outdoor seating area in the back that was set in a beautiful garden. It's the perfect place for brunch with friends or a lunch date with someone you love. read more

I really liked the decor and the backyard patio. It is a very pleasant place for a drink on a sunny afternoon. Vegetarian options are good and creative. read more

Nice place. A little noisy but not thumpy music just slightly shouty chatter and hard walls. Good service. Food good (beef carpaccio, roast fish and seafood though the latter not quite as advertised). Bistro standard. Martini was pleasant but not a revelation. Slightly pricey overall but not too bad. Would go again. read more

Nice spot on Cuba St. Worth a stop amongst the many shops. Have the lemon ricotta pancakes or turkish eggs. Spacious with lots of seating even during lunch rush. And some shared tables available in front. read more

Stellar eggs benedict, great coffee, and tasty scones. Everything I ever wanted in a breakfast.

Constantly a great place to visit. Attentive and helpful staff, classy food too. And after being treated badly at a nearby cafe, was great to return to this haven. read more

Olive cafe has been on Cuba st for years. One of those places that I always walked passed but never tried. Well what a mistake that was, I finally had brunch there with friends and loved it. Good coffee and a great selection of breakfast options. I would recommend the eggs benedict; the amazing flavours made up for the slightly smaller than average serving size. read more

Olive poses the question: How long should you be willing to wait for a superb meal? For us New Yorkers it was touch and go, accustomed as we are to doing more than one thing of a evening. The ambience is charming, the wait staff quite pleasant, and ultimately the food is creative, surprising, complex and satisfying. And you pay for that reward, naturally. But it loses a star for not being attentive to its diners' forced idleness. read more