I've been coming to this sandwich shop since the '90s. My other sandwich favorites like Dean & DeLuca, Duke's Deli, Dom's, and Parisi's in the area are all gone now, so it's a major feat that this place is still standing with how much neighborhood rent has skyrocketed. I usually get a sandwich and soup for lunch, and they are still delicious. The sandwich is simple and perfect, made with fresh bread and quality ingredients. The soup is hearty, comforting, and tastes homemade. While the rest of the block has turned into shiny high-end retails and trendy cafes, this shop is a classic time capsule. Hope they last another 30 years. read more

The grilled chicken sandwich is so good. It's lighten but filling and so full of flavor! The focaccia is fluffy. The sauce is the cherry on top. A few seats inside and a bench outside. Def a great spot if you work in the area and need to grab a quick bite ! read more

Olive's - Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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Really great to quickly grab something and go that is more filling/nutritious than a lot of the options in the area. LOVE their soups (anything with potato is a 10/10) and sandwiches are also good. It's definitely become a staple. read more

Quick and easy spot for a coffee and breakfast. The coffee is pretty average, but better than the big chains. The breakfast sandwich is a bit pricey at $14 but was tasty and filling - again not the best execution but solid and convenient - fluffy bread, good melty cheese, decent bacon, egg was over but that's ok. read more

Olive's - bacon egg and cheese, cortado - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Ow. Incredibly hard stale bread. I had to chomp incredibly hard to even get a bite off. Little inside the sandwich. The sandwich also feels burnt? What's all that black char? I got the sandwich before I even paid for my meal, so they just have those on reserve. Not fresh. read more

Olive's - Olive's Hero - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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Very expensive tiny portions *but* well-balanced gourmet sandwiches. Maybe $34 to eat my fill for lunch, I don't remember. Unfortunately, as other reviews have recounted, the bread of the hero (on a Monday morning, no less) was laughably stale. It was the best jaw workout I've had in years. The hot beef sandwich, which was ready exactly in the prescribed 12 minutes, was fantastic, however. Not a serviceable lunch spot for me, but seemed to be popular with people rolling out of bed for coffee at 11:15 AM. read more

Food was fine. The breakfast burrito and sandwiches were decent but small and expensive. The coffee was also not the best. The service was great, really nice people. Not a lot of seating though. Definitely an in and out place. read more

The customer service really needs improved. I know it's manhattan but being that pretentious over a request for condiments needs to be studied. read more

Is Olive's on the pricier side? Probably. At around $15-20 for a sandwich or 1/2 soup and 1/2 sandwich it's not a deal. Have I spent much more for much worse food? Absolutely. Especially in SoHo where $15-20 is average for lunch. Quick service and high-quality food makes this an easy option for weekday lunches. Every sandwich I've tried has tasted fresh and it's fun that the menu rotates daily. The mozzarella tomato pesto sandwich is a favorite followed by the special sandwiches that rotate daily and the chicken salad sandwich. Loved the butternut squash this past winter. I've only had the cranberry scone here once and I loved it. Hoping they bring it back soon! read more

Ladies and gentlemen... it's officially fall and that means comfort food! Nomnomnomnom! C'mon it's time to explore the good soup and sandwich combo which is why I love Olives! Olives offers gourmet sandwiches from turkey to chicken breast to mozzarella and tomato. Their soups change often as well and there are daily specials. There are always lines out the door, yes, it is a small restaurant with very limited seating BUT lines to me mean really good food. I love their turkey, , it's the freshest and the sandwich is packed with delicious thick slices of it. The only opportunity is to offer a healthier option of bread, I really try to limit by cheat only day. They should offer wrap and whole wheat pita options. However: O: on Prince Street, another food Mecca street L: loads of delicious sandwich, soup, pastries and breakfast options I: in Soho, one of the best, IMO, to eat and eat well V: there are vegan options like eggplant and veggie sandwiches E: excellent service, line is long but it moves fast and all staff are welcoming S: soup and sandwiches soup and sandwich soup and sandwich All in all a great place to eat and it's next to another Fawn fave, The Dutch ( see my review) See you at Olives, 191 Prince Street read more

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I got the special which was a steak sandwich. It tasted decent but the bread was hard and the meat was falling out of the bread.

(Fruit Salad: 87.5% | B) - The fruit salad was surprisingly diverse with at least 8 different fruits, which I was impressed by. The price is reasonable but the presentation is a bit bare. (Morning Bun: 75% | C) - The morning bun I found to be fundamentally acceptable, but overly sweet on a disproportionate part of the bun, not uniformly. Overall: 81% read more

Olive's - Fruit Salad and Morning Bun! The fruit salad has a particularly nice and diverse assortment! IG: @amei.eats - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

We haven't been back in about 5 years, but the sandwiches are back to the way we like them. In a nostalgia moment we decided to stop by and get our regular order, ancho chili steak sandwich and tuna sandwich. Both were great, just hard to enjoy in the million degree weather. We were able to sit at the counter and eat with our fans so that helped. All the folks working there were super nice and we left happy with full stomachs. read more

Nestled in a quaint Soho intersection, Olive's offers some comforting bites if you're looking for a quick, no frills, healthy lunch. I came for a smoked turkey sandwich which I took to go. There weren't many seating options. Despite comments about slow service I thought the staff had a smooth operation nailed down and that any delays were from customers being indecisive. For what I paid, the sandwich was filled with fresh ingredients, from the vegetables to the meat to the bread. If anything, I think you're paying for the quality of a good sandwich. Would love to come back to try the soups. read more

Olive's - Smoked Turkey Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped in for the espresso flight. Sensational experience! I'm spoiled for espresso in my home or anywhere else.

Always love their smoked turkey & bacon sandwich on sourdough bread. However, ever-so-often they make it on day old bread which is not acceptable given the prices they charge not to mention it kinda ruins the sandwich. read more

Bread is rock hard both times I've been Decent vibe inside the shop Will stick to coffee and no food in the future read more

I came here for coffee although I'm now very intrigued by their dessert selection and sandwiches, will be back to try. It's place caught my eye while on the street as they make their own but kill in house and have pistachio milk!! I got a decaf americano with the pistachio milk, seriously SO good! I wish it was closer to me or I'd be a regular. Place is busy, sandwiches seem to be a crowd pleaser. read more

Olive's - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

I got a cappuccino here and it tasted wonderful and I also enjoyed the frothed milk. I also purchased some whole beans from them which I used this morning (delicious) for my daily home cappuccino. Friendly staff too! Overall a great spot for coffee and beans. read more

Ordered a chicken sandwich and hero here and thought they were solid! The bread on the hero was a little tough but overall really fresh ingredients with a well balanced ratio of filling to bread. Chicken wasn't dry at all and had a nice sauce with focaccia. I will say the portion is in the smaller side but I think the prices reflect that. Would come again! read more

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If you are looking for a good sandwich in Soho, well...this place is not for you. Tuna sandwich tasted like bum bum booty and the chicken sandwich was more bland than a 90's boy band. Going to Mcdonald's to calm my nerves and stuff my face with nuggets. Much needed to keep my sanity after spending $50 on this poopie food. See ya later Olive's. read more

Olive's - a group of people standing outside a mcdonald's restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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Fast, decent Italian sandwiches. The Olive's Hero came on a sourdough that was a little more tough than crisp. I wish it had been a little fluffier. The sandwich had a delicious combination of salami, provolone, coppa, and vegetables. They have a half sandwich option for some of their sandwiches. Their half sandwiches are, of course, smaller but still enough for lunch. read more

Olive's - 1/2 Olive 's Hero Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

This place is a staple in the soho neighborhood. Lots of people flocking in here to get food and or drinks (coffee/ tea/ lemonade). The storefront is awesome and passes the vibe test. The few seats at the open window are cool to watch the people pass by. Sandwiches here are dank. I've found myself eating here well over what one can count on two hands. Check it out! read more

If you expect to be served in a prompt orderly manner at this overprice d tourist trap, don't bother. Standing in line, waiting for the guy in front of me to pay, when the female behind the counter acknowledges 2 people who broke the line and takes their order. I walked out. What's the point of having a line of employees don't honor it? Ridiculous. read more

I go here every morning, the food is always fresh and delicious and I love the variety of what they have to offer.

Tiny sandwich shop in soho. Cute interior with bar seating and 2 or 3 outdoor tables. Staff was very pleasant and quick. It was hot as hell outside and there was no AC, so ordering while profusely sweating was not a cute situation. I got the Turkey special which was roast Turkey, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayo on a baguette. I wish I had gone with the staple Turkey on sourdough as the baguette was pretty hard and kinda scratches the roof of your mouth (don't you hate when that happens?). The Turkey was really fresh and flavorful. The avocado was browning but again, it was a 90+ degree day in nyc, so I wasn't surprised. I did get the cowboy cookie which was pretty good, but I think I prefer the milk bar compost cookie which is similar but better. Overall, it was pretty expensive for what it was but I enjoyed it. If I were to come back I'd try the sourdough Turkey sandwich. read more

I love love love Olive's. So grateful to have them in the neighborhood for three decades. Some highlights: - morning buns -- my favorite weekend indulgence since I was a little kid - chicken & watercress sandwich -- this was David Bowie's favorite, too - special sandwich with avocado, sprouts, etc -- soooo good - special salad w cranberries and goat cheese -- jadore - I'm actively holding myself back from eating their Cowgirl cookie (dark chocolate w cherries and white choc chips) as it has too much of a hold on me, I could eat like 10 a day - OJ Love you Olive's!!!! read more

While walking around the colorful neighborhoods of New York, we stumbled upon Olive's. I spied the gourmet espresso machine and the old vinyl records in the window so I popped inside. This is a cute little corner coffee shop that offers food and coffee. I ordered a cappuccino and it was really tasty! Very high quality beans and perfectly frothed milk. There's not much seating (as is the case with most places in the city), but they have a few stools along big picture windows. If you are lucky enough to grab one, it makes for a wonderful people watching perch! This is the perfect spot for a quick afternoon pick-me-up coffee break. read more

Olive's - Good cappuccino and great people watching window seat. - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Olive's seems to fancy themselves fine dining, what a joke. You guys are a sandwich shop, get over your collective ego. Won't make a sandwich without olive tapenade. WILL say they will make said sandwich over the phone so I can waste an hour waiting on food I can't eat. Another bust to add to the list, won't be returning. Oh, and your bread is tough as shit. Had the steak sandwich on last visit and it sucked. Either you have a bad buyer or an incompetent baker on staff, hopefully not the latter. read more

I've always been intrigued by this corner shop. It's located in the heart of Soho and the storefront looks very attractive. I tried the chocolate cranberry cookie and it was delightful. Pair it with a nice iced coffee and you are set to explore soho with fresh eyes. read more

Olive's - Double chocolate cherry cookie - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

There's no place cuter than Olive's, in my opinion. The cookies are my absolute favorite. There's never any seating - and it's usually 1000 degrees. But it's green! And tiny! And you can people watch on the bench outside. A charming stop for coffee and a casual lunch to-go. read more

I've been here twice to pick up a quick sandwich for lunch. I didn't remember how much I liked it the first time since it was a few months ago so I decided to try it again last week. I ordered the grilled chicken on focaccia bread and was very disappointed with the sandwich overall. The bread was dry, the chicken was dry, and overall there wasn't very much flavor to the sandwich. I've never had dry focaccia bread before! If you walk in and order a sandwich, the food comes out super quick, you basically get your food by the time you finish signing your receipt which makes me think the sandwiches are most likely pre-made. If you are in a super hurry to pick up any random sandwich to eat, then this is a place to go since they are super fast. But quality of the food is very poor and I would not recommend it if you are looking for a decent sandwich for lunch. read more

Olive's - Marinated chicken on focaccia - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by here to pick up some breakfast to go. Small entrance, but more rim to sit in the back. Made my way up to the front where they have their pastries behind the glass and some more options to the right as well. Decided on a large iced coffee ($4), Scone ($3.50), and the Granola with Yogurt+Fruit ($8). Scone is large, definitely on the dry end as the crumbs got everywhere. Yogurt cup contained mostly fruit, which was hard to balance with the granola - overall okay but probably not worth the price. Stumptown coffee is always a plus. Fine enough option if walking by, probably would only get the coffee if I stop over again. read more

Olive's - Scone - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

I work next door and have been coming here multiple times a week for years. The food is good and the quality is good, but it's extremely over priced even for the area, and the morning staff as so rude. I hit my limit with being able to tolerate the extreme rude and unfriendly behavior, sad because I've tried to make it my local spot over the years. read more

Don't write many yelp reviews. I felt the need to clarify a lot of things on behalf of Olive's. I have been coming to Olive's literally since I was in a stroller. When my family left NYC, I rediscovered Olive's in my college years and have been a loyal customer whenever I was in SoHo ever since. I say with 100% certainty; there is no other sandwich & salad shop in New York City that delivers as consistently delicious and fresh food with high quality ingredients, as Olive's. If you feel Olive's is too expense, then Olive's is not for you. If you're comparing Olive's to a bodega, Olive's is not for you. If you're looking to sit down, Olive's is not for you. If you're live / work in SoHo or are passing through and require a quick bite (perhaps while sitting on one of their famous red benches), while looking for exceptionally high quality food, simply presented, then Olive's is for you. I have had almost all of their creations over the years and have yet to be disappointed. I cannot understand what is going through the minds of these other reviews. (I can recommend with certainty; the chicken sandwich, any salad, the fruit salad, and of course the chocolate chip cookies.) Long Live Olive's. read more

I ordered the grilled marinated chicken on focaccia with tomatoes, cress, and chipotle mayo! It was very delicious and fresh! made with lots of love. read more

Wanted a salad, and found Olive's in the food desert of SoHo. It's a small and casual takeout place. I got the smaller spinach salad, which had chickpeas and cheese, and I added chicken to it, which turned out to be an extra $6 for a few strips. Soooo overpriced. Not cool guys. It was a good salad, but not worth $16 total. read more

Olive's - Spinach salad with chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Hypes: - cute little sandwich shop in soho where the locals and people working come and grab a bite to eat on their lunch break. - A good variety of sandwiches, but standard. Nothing wow'ed me. - lunch special - not a bad deal for half a sandwich, a drink, and a cookie - but 12 bucks should give me a whole sandwich...no? - I had the chicken sandwich - it was healthy, not overly heavy, easy to eat, and had good flava - cookies- chocolate chip is good, but their peanut butter cup one is amazing! Gripes: - A little pricey for a sandwich that doesnt stand out - I really wanted salt and vinegar chips but all they had were plain, bbq, and jalepeno read more

Called in an order, arrived 15 minutes later, was not even started (then commenced a circus act of whose fault). The cashier then started getting hostile & defensive with me. 2nd time this happened. read more

Olives has great coffee and breakfast sandwiches. It is extremely convenient with their takeout window so you can easily grab something to go while walking the dog read more

Olive's - Everyday Breakfast Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York