I've been to the Olive Tree often and the food was always wonderful. great prices. very good service and friendly staff. I would have given 5 stars BUT they have an absolutely horrible habit of running the vacuum cleaner during the day and evening when people are eating. nothing worse than having someone kick up dust around you when you're eating - not to mention the noise from the vacuum cleaner! A quick pass with a quiet carpet sweeper during serving hours - after people leave their table - would be advisable and not as offensive. leave the vacuuming for when there are no customers eating. read more

We enjoy this place very much, especially for breakfast. The portions are large, they keep the coffee cups filled, and the food is good. The service is excellent and you can count on seeing people you know at this restaurant, lots of regulars. It is casual although you can see business people wearing suits so come anyway you like and you will feel at home. read more

Olive Tree Family Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, New York

Greek family restaurant with very reasonable prices and good food. The servers are friendly and the restaurant is clean and the dining room and parking lot are spacious. read more

Olive Tree Family Restaurant - Chicken Souvlaki wrap - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, New York

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This is that restaurant that's close to home so you stop in for a visit when you don't feel like cooking and need someplace reasonable to eat at with your kids. The kids order the Oreo pancakes and you get the open Greek chicken souvlaki, on Fridays you get the fish fry because that's literally what everyone else is doing. The food is on average, as in average good for this type of restaurant... and that's what we want right? Consistency. Consistently good enough that I can keep coming back for more. Insert heart emoji here. I've tried the steak and eggs breakfast, the pancakes, beef/chicken souvlaki and fish fry. On a busy Friday night the waitress forgot the pita for my salad, had a couple limp pieces of the lettuce, one small piece was browning on the edge, I didn't complain, waitress was great even after forgetting my pita. I will say though, would be nicer to have bigger pieces of beef. Another time, I went for breakfast, the steak isn't anything special but that's okay, happy just having steak and eggs, plus, they offer sourdough toast, my personal fav. Ask for it double toasted, they always toast it way too lightly. If you don't want potatoes as a side you can get a fruit salad or side of sliced tomatoes. The pancakes are great, loved them. Lastly, the beer battered fish fry is pretty good, we order this to go when we don't want to sit inside. No complaints about it, try it. Sides are good too. Waitresses are always great, everyone is friendly, serve you with a smile. Even at cash out, the girls behind the counter pay attention to you and your kids, I appreciate the service here. Once, my granddaughter left a small toy in the restroom (eww I know) and one of the servers brought it out and asked if it was ours (she was the only little girl there that morning - don't worry, I cleaned it). They didn't have to do that... again, appreciative. It's things like that, good food and great service, that make you want to come back again. I understand the place was remodeled. I like the ambience, nice bright open space, they have booths and tables, good for families or a quick business lunch. During the weekday morning you'll see a cute senior crowd, Fridays host lots of local working families just out to have a nice dinner. I like to come mostly on the weekends, I invite friends for brunch to catch up with, the waitresses let us talk and enjoy our time (I never feel rushed even though the food comes out fast). They have a couple TV's around the restaurant, they accept cash and card, they use one of those iPad card readers to cash you out and there's plenty of parking. Enjoy. read more

First visit. Very clean. Service with a smile from the hostess, bussers, and waitresses. Seems to be a team effort with service here. Good coffee. Didn't wait too long for our food. I had the jalapeno omelette and substituted the toast for fresh tomatoes. Hubby had the meat lovers omelette with the same substitution. Both were good. We also shared a stack of regular French toast and you could taste the rich vanilla flavor. They were a homey good taste. We'll be back. read more

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I have been coming here since I was a baby and the food is so good staff is amazing service is pretty good food is great I recommend this place for breakfast this place definitely deserves the 5 star read more

Olive Tree Family Restaurant - Oreos - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, New York

I have to tell you this has been my go to place for years for chicken Slovakia. After my experience the other day, I will only go to Alton's. The home fries were completely tasteless even with onions in it, and they were undercooked, and the chicken was overcooked. The waitress didn't seem to have time to refill our glasses and was busy talking to what seemed to be the regular customers. Very disappointed. Will not be going back anytime in the near future. It's a shame because I love that. It's a family owned business and I love to support that. But I'm not paying $20 for a meal that is less than subpar. Please step it up again on your chicken Slovakia. read more

After several visits here for breakfast, all I can say is that it has been consistently good. Omelets, eggs Benedict, pancakes, all very good with good black coffee (A must for good breakfast.) staff is always friendly and accommodating. My only con of the place is that it feels very commercialized, like an iHop. I know it's family owned so I do t hold that against them, I just typically prefer the feeling of a mom and pop restaurant. Very dining hall like vibe, but again that's not a bad thing I'm just knit picking. Will definitely be back and would like to try the lunch menu. read more

First time coming here and it was fantastic!! They have plenty of seating and staff! The menu was ENORMOUS and left me feeling a little overwhelmed with choices but the good news is - there is something for EVERYONE! I think the only thing they didn't have was pizza lol - they do also have a children's menu and a senior menu! Nice! And a separate menu with desserts and specialty coffee. They even have bloody Mary's and mimosas! Wowzer! I was working in the cold and decided to first warm up with a hot chocolate - they give you a generous mug and will give you plenty of whipped topping, sprinkled with powdered cocoa! It was nice to smell the cocoa before having a sip. It was delicious but very very sweet! I would not recommend ordering hot cocoa with a dessert because I think it would be sweetness overkill. My friend ordered the senior meatloaf and was very happy with his order. I wanted breakfast for dinner and settled on French toast, which you can get all sorts of way but I just stuck to the original! And I got sausage links and home fires with peppers and onions. My eyes were bigger than my stomach when my food came out! Generous portion sizes for sure!! Everything was fantastic! The sausage links are fatter than you may be used to seeing but taste just as the skinnier ones do. Charli was our waiter (at least that was the name I saw on the receipt) and she was just awesome!! She was great at her job! I also enjoyed just the homestyle feel of it all. There was a TV with game shows on and a table near us was guessing the wheel of fortune answers. After they left, we enjoyed some Hollywood squares and chatted a bit after our meal and were not rushed out at all. I really truly am glad I tried this place and have nothing bad to mention. read more

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The food was excellent. They have wine, mimosas if you like that option. The waitstaff were kind and efficient. The menu was huge. Come hungry! read more

Love the new menu. Love the new look and most of all, the consistency of the great food. This Olive Tree is a great place for a piece of pie and cup of coffee and a chat with your favorite person! read more

Olive Tree Family Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, New York

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First time being back here after their remodel. Stopped in for lunch. I got the Philly omelette and my cousin got the jalapeño omelette. Food and service were both good. read more

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The owner Stavros is the most friendliest and cares about his patrons and employees and they have the best chicken slovaki salads!

I ordered the turkey bacon club on rye. There is choice of a side salad, fries or soup. I had the salad with ranch dressing. It is a very nice sized bowl of lettuce, cucumber, red onion, chopped green peppers and diced tomatoes. My sandwich was a surprise. The 4 quarters filled a platter! There was a very nice amount of turkey and bacon in each 1/2 of the quarters, above and below the middle piece of toasted rye bread. For $13.99, it is a very good and generous lunch. Our waitress was very attentive, without being overbearing. read more

The place is nice inside. It was big and spacious. The waitress was nice and attentive. I ordered calamari, my friend order mushrooms burger. The food is decent though I had better calamari. What I really like is we can pre oder the food and come in and ready to eat. It was convenient for our limited time during lunch. I would go there again and try something different. read more

Olive Tree Family Restaurant - Calamari - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, New York

This is one of my family's favorite diners to meet up at. I personally love the open chicken souvlaki salad, olive tree melt, and my mom swears by the rice pudding. The staff is friendly and welcoming and it is a cozy spot to dine at. They can easily accommodate any party size. read more

Great Parking Great Greeting & Service Along with my Eggs & Sausage I Ordered Home fries with Onions, what I got were small pieces of Deep Fried Potato with a plop of fried onion's on top. If I wanted little dinky pieces of over done Fries with a mound of sautéd onion on top I would have ordered that!!!! Sounds Petty but I won't be back. If they are that lazy what else are they cutting corners on??? Just Sayin read more

Since my last review I have been here a handful of times. The service has always been good. The menu items are varied, and this time I decided I would try a Greek dish. SPANAKOPITA. Their version was thin, and overcooked. It was not fresh, but rather a frozen item heated to serve. It did not taste bad, but rather the texture is not what I expected from a GREEK diner. I'd think twice about ordering Greek menu items. read more

Olive Tree Family Restaurant - French Onion - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, New York

The food here is good. The menu has many options. There were 4 of us for lunch. The service was excellent. The restaurant is fairly large. It was not too crowded and easy enough to have conversation. read more

We've been going here for breakfasts for years and now have come back for lunches and dinner. Always enjoyed the meals . The service was attentive and timely. Recommended! read more

Would not recommend take out as almost every time over the past year something's missing. Most times I'm too tired to call and drive back but i have done it. Chicken souvlacki is good and greek potato (if you get it) is my fav. Got a pretty weak turley melt today which tasted like a butter soaked glorified expensive grilled cheese! No thanks! Broadway deli rules that department especially on price! Oh pic is missing pickle! read more

Olive Tree Family Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, New York

I haven't been here in a couple of years, my mom wanted to go for lunch. We arrived around 11:40am, and we're seated immediately despite how busy they were. There seemed to be no shortage of servers to take care of everyone. The service was excellent. I ordered the open chicken souvlaki, and it was outstanding. So many different versions of lettuce, no iceberg in this beautiful salad! Other ingredients included green pepper, red onion, tomatoes and Greek olives. The marinated chicken was excellent, and plentiful. 2 small cups of tzaki sauce comes along with it and a toasted pita. I give this entree an A+, with only one small exception... this is way too much food to eat at one sitting! Would you please consider offering a half size version?? I took half of it home and had it for dinner. But by that time, all of the lettuce had become waterlogged and very soggy, not appetizing at all. Please, please consider selling a half version? I hate to see good food go to waste. I'm sure many people would be willing to pay $8.99 or $9.99 for a half version. Thanks! read more

I love a good cozy diner. My son and I have been here many times. Usually always for breakfast or maybe lunch. The breakfast food is always delicious. My son loves the pancakes. Service is usually always great. read more

Gave it another try and it was excellent!! Much improved!! The staff is very friendly and it's a very comfortable place to eat! The food was very good! Something changed for sure! read more

I never mind going here, I always know how my food will taste. Very consistent, and plenty to choose from. Nice large private parking lot, and I love how you can get breakfast all day. Friendly service, and a large eating area, so I never feel crowded or on top of another table. Very clean, and never overly loud. I recommend. read more

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3.5 rounded up to 4 stars- We've been here a number of times. The food is always good but it isn't anything to write home about. It is average. The servers and employees are always super friendly, so that is why I rounded up. My issues are mostly with the prices. They have gone up significantly and I don't think the food goes along with the price. A children's meal of pancakes and one sausage is $8. Most restaurant prices have gone up and I feel ok with it but $14 for a basic sandwich or $8 for a pancake that isn't "wow" is a bit much. I also find their house greek dressing to just be a bit blah. There's not any flavor. I've had better at other area restaurants. This isn't a bad place by any means. It's just average and with the increase in prices, I can't justify going frequently or a higher review. read more

The food was good the problem was the service. It's possible it's become an industry standard since I've experienced this at other restaurants. There was a time where restaurants would take the time to ask if you wanted a dessert before giving you the check. Now it's assumed either you don't want a dessert or you want dessert as a take out. The customer doesn't even have time to answer. The customer isn't part of the conversation. I understand people are in a constant rush these days. For me it adds stress to my meal it adds stress to me and due to health issues I have come to realize I can no longer enjoy a meal out because of this rushed environment. My experience has made me realize that a relaxing dinner out no longer exists. read more

food is excellent and amazing service I totally recommend and I love this place, I'm here all the time so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do read more

Olive Tree Family Restaurant - olive tree breakfast - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, New York

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day, you can get Omlettes, pancakes, burgers, Tuna melts or spaghetti dinners.With fast and friendly service I received my huge fish fry it came with a side salad or soup ,plus all the fixings .I got fries, macaroni salad and potato salad it was huge and so tasty. read more

Olive Tree Family Restaurant - Olive Tree Side Salad - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, New York

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With speedy service and a smile I received my enormous fish fry it included my choice of soup or a side salad.The fish fry was delicious and included the sides of potato and macaroni salad plus French fries.They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all day so you can get omlettes, burgers, Tuna melts or a variety of dinners like spaghetti or lasagna. read more

Olive Tree Family Restaurant - Olive Tree , Side Salad - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, New York

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The place is clean, friendly and busy. I ordered the country fried steak and biscuits minus eggs. My husband got the Greek Omelet. Coffee was not good. My husband did not like his omelet. However, my food was cooked perfectly and the biscuits were freshly made. I will go again, but if my husband goes he will try something else. read more

Olive Tree Family Restaurant - Country Fried Steak and biscuits minus the eggs - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, New York

Had the classic turkey dinner... It was delicious. I'll definitely be back as I already have been several times. Plus, I have a $50 gift card I have to use. lol. Want to try some French toast. read more

Make sure if you do take out to check before you leave you have everything! I'm always missing something but most times I'm so tired i don't want to go thru the hassle of calling and driving back to get what's missing. Chicken souvlaki is great but i won't be back because of the take out bs. read more

Went here for dinner on a Saturday night. Place was busy, but we were seated right away. Large menu as expected of a diner. Service was prompt, and food was out very quickly. We both choose a cup of soup for our starter. While I liked my chicken rice, my husband's beef barley soup was to die for. I would have gladly taken a gallon of that home. Hubby had prime rib with baked potato. Just ok. I had a pot roast sandwich on ciabatta that was generous with the meat but was just missing something to make it memorable. Well we don't have any complaints about the place, we also didn't rave about anything read more

Immediately upon walking in, we were greeted as though we are regulars and once seated, we had an attentive wait staff. We had chicken souvlaki salad, a souvlaki breakfast and at kids chicken finger. The meals were large, fresh and well made. read more

Very average diner on Broadway. The chicken souvlaki is a decent option compared to others that I have had in the area. There is nothing overly exciting about the interior of the restaurant but there is plenty of parking in their private lot. I wouldn't suggest it for a date or get-together with friends, it's more like a place you take your grandfather for an old-fashioned breakfast or lunch. read more

Excellent greek food and homemade tzatziki. Personally we come for the souvlakis, gyros and greek potatoes. So delicious! The french onion soup is also very good- with rich broth and tons of cheese. Service is incredible and you really feel like family when you walk through the doors. They are so kind to the kids too. Always having coloring art displayed. Its one of our favorite places to go to. No matter day or night. read more

Horrible experience. Wine was awful, soup terrible, breaded fish fry was dry and beer battered was thick and greasy. However service was good. read more

Best Chicken Souvlaki Salad I ever ate to date. This salad was HUGE and so filling. The chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy, and loaded with flavor. They use romaine lettuce and it added so much more flavor and crunch to the salad (as opposed to most places which use iceberg). They offer both taziki and dill sauce which is amazing. Most places only offer 1 or the other. It was also served with a whole pita that was warm and grilled to perfection. The location is convenient and there is ample parking in the lots. From the outside the place looked packed but we were seated within 5 minutes. The hostess was also entertaining and was singing people's as he called them! The servers are wonderful. We had a young girl who was very attentive and friendly. She was always bringing us water refills without us asking. I will be back to this place to try the breakfast next time. The selections looked great and from the looks of other people's plates, I need to try it! read more

Olive Tree Family Restaurant - Chicken Souvlaki Salad - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, New York

This place is a necessary love of mine in Buffalo. Everything is DELICIOUS! Here are a few of my staples-- chicken souvlaki, beef on weck. THEIR BATTERED FISH FRY IS DIVINE! Mr Nick the owner said he had this haddock flown in from waaaay up North. It's delicious, as are all of the typical Buffalo fish fry sides...the cole slaw is on the sweet side...it's amazing. The macaroni & potato salad are fantastic! The daily specials are great, and the soups are consistently phenomenal..especially the chicken lemon rice and the French onion. Run over there right away! ! You are missing out! :) ;) read more

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