Came here on a recommendation and found it to be great. The whole place is a somewhat standard American-fare bar. My wife was very excited to try the pierogi appetizer. It was delicious with some onions and what tasted like bacon fat on it. The kiddos got items from the kids' menu - a simple pasta and a small pizza. There was a special while we visited (Oktoberfest, I think) that had some fantastic German items, including a killer schnitzel with sour red cabbage and mashed potatoes. It was fantastic. I got a couple of the on-tap beers and enjoyed them much. There is a respectable cocktail menu (any of them can be made mocktail if you want). One thing I appreciated very much was how family-friendly the place is. Our waitress saw Child #3 starting to melt down and brought him over some toys to play with, commenting that she had kids of her own. Indeed, in the corner, there is a whole table full of toys for kids to play with. Even the bathroom has a full changing table setup, which is way better than those wall changing tables. Overall, a great experience. read more

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I really wanted to have a good experience here. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. I planned a day trip in Luray, VA for my husband's birthday. It was extremely hot and humid that day, and we have a baby, so we opted for an indoor restaurant with air conditioning. I came across Ollie Cat Cafe in a Google search. The online menu seemed to offer something for both of us to eat so we decided to give it a try. The parking was adequate and was a short walk from the car to the front door, which was helpful since I was carrying my baby in her car seat. When we walked in, the restaurant was about half full of patrons eating their meals. The staff was buzzing about as well. While we were standing by the front door, still holding my baby in her car seat, a staff member made eye contact with us and said "that looks heavy! I'll be with you in just a moment." She never came back to seat us. A second staff member looked at us and proceeded to keep working. While we were waiting and watching the room, a customer approached her and asked for their bill because they had been waiting so long. The waitress frantically said yes, and then walked over to the bar to get drinks for a different table. The drink station was next to where we were still standing. The same staff member proceeded to complain to my husband and I about how hectic it was and how they couldn't keep up to the point where she started bad-mouthing her own team. (The restaurant was only half full). She then directed a younger staff member at the drink station to seat us. He never even looked our way. After 15 minutes of watching the chaos, my husband, baby, and I left and went to Blue's Dog Bowl instead - where the food and staff were outstanding! So I'm sorry that I couldn't write a more thorough review of Ollie Cat Cafe, but until their staff learn how to wait tables and operate efficiently, this restaurant is going to suffer. read more

This place was horrible from service to the food. Was a nice spot for the little kids to play, but that's it. First one of the waters tasted funny like soap. I flagged someone over to ask for new water (for the record there was no one dining here and plenty of workers) and the lady stared at me and after 15 seconds said can you repeat that. I said the water tasted funny can we please get a new one. She said, "the water tastes funny here." The server brought us the mozzarella sticks and then said do you want any plates. (Mind you there were 5 of us) and I said he's. He said, "how many" I said for everyone???? I'm not sure why you have to ask. He also later asked us if we wanted a refill... of water. I mean... can't you just refill it without asking? Then our mozzarella sticks came out and one didn't have any cheese in it. To be fair I flagged the server down and I said get I get one and showed him the empty cheese. And he said, "with cheese in it?" They brought back two which was good. The food arrived for the kids first and adults waited like 5 more minutes. So everyone was eating at different times. The burger my kiddo got he said tasted funny and the other older kid said it had a weird aftertaste. I said I didn't want to pay for something that tasted funny. The guy went back to the kitchen and came back and said they were cooking another one. I was frustrated because I didn't want another one. I said I didn't want to PAY for something inedible. He said, "well we can't do that because our boss isn't here." And I was like okay fine just give us the check, it will just be reflected in my review. He came back after like 5 minutes and said his manager said they could take it off. Okay so now the portions were pathetic. The Philly cheese steaks were on hot dog buns and it wasn't even fully filled. The kiddo said the pasta was good. It did look decent. I feel like it's hard to screw up pasta though. The chicken parm sandwich barely had any cheese or sauce on it and was on a flimsy hamburger bun. I'm pretty embarrassed I spent $75 for such a pathetic dining experience. I would not recommend anyone go here. read more

I was really pulling for this one, but it just fell flat where it really counted. The local neighborhood vibe was there, the eclectic decors was really on point and I loved the vintage booths. The waitstaff were very friendly, and the place was really well kept clean and presentable. The down side... right off the jump, the water they served us was not drinkable. I'm not being pretentious here, I was legitimately concerned after taking that first sip if I was going to spend the night over the toilet. I did not take another sip, and told my family not to ether. The food took a while, and I don't mind a wait for good eats. But the other reviews on here were right, it was tasteless and seemed to be served right out of a frozen food box. I had the chicken parm sandwich, the scolding hot marinara sauce was burnt by every measure, and the fried chicken patty was still cold in the middle. To the restaurants credit, they did not mess up the fry's. My family's meals were similar, with my wife having the cordon blue with similar results in the fried chicken, and my daughter who loves chicken fingers, not eating more than the one. Overall I think this place has the potential to be good, but they need to fix their kitchen before they do anything else. read more

Ollie Cat Cafe - Chicken cordon blue - American Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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I stopped in for dinner , after the Luray Caverns and Cooters, yesterday, June 13, 2026, and felt that warm, homy feeling as soon as I walked in. Shannon, the owner and I chatted for quite awhile on how "Ollie Cat Cafe" came to be. The restaurant location on how many different things it was previous was quite fascinating, soda shop, pharmacy, opera house. Loved, the vibe and feel from this small town cafe. The atmosphere, passion, and dedication of Shannon , as one of the owners is something; I personally haven't seen in quite awhile in a restaurant. I ordered the Panko seasoned flounder sandwich that was outstanding, delicious, light and flavorful. The sandwich came with the side, and was delighted that they were fresh vegetable medley with the perfect amount of seasoning. Wonderful staff and dining experience. If you are local to Luray, VA , Harrisonburg, VA or surrounding areas; support Ollie Cat Cafe, youll be happy you did. If your on vacation, and looking to support, a local hardworking couple and a unique flavor palate menu, that Tim & Shannon bring with their Florida background, this is your cafe. read more

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Looking for a quick dinner in the area. Ollie cat cafe was near by. Walked in and waitress pointed to a table to sit at. She was busy caring for several tables on her own. The Resturant had a large bar area, a few booths and several tables. The decor was super busy for my taste. After a few minutes another waiter came up to take our order. I ordered a salad with fried chicken. Salad was very fresh, chicken was very thin and not very flavorful. My husband ordered two chicken breast dinner with baked potato and side salad. His chicken was tasty and very juicy. Service was average but the waiter was very friendly. read more

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Food was ok. The dining area and bathroom weren't super nice. The kids appreciated that there was a little area with books and toys.

Sadly, everything Bethelhem T described is what we experienced last week on our visit to the cafe when we passed through the area. The servers were lovely and were attentive, despite how busy it was. They must get overflow business from the beer garden because I don't know how this place survives. I know that we were overflow business. My son ordered fish n chips, I ordered panko crusted cod in a wrap. We both received the exact same fish that appeared to be from a bag of frozen Kirkland frozen fish sticks (I know, because I buy them there). My wrap did not have lettuce or tomato as described in the menu. My son found a hair in his tartar sauce. Side salads looked like bagged salad. The rest of our party also experienced tasteless items (pasta, country fried steak, etc.) and none of us finished our meals. Water was as Bethelhem described -- very metallic. However, the servers did replenish our sweet tea multiple times and it was probably the best part of our meal. read more

Sadly we've been to Luray so many times and every time this place is closed or has weird hours. We would love to try it but it's unfortunately never open. Maybe one day we'll be able to get in. read more

Service was extremely slow. I came in to place a small takeout order - one sandwich and some wings - but left after 75+ minutes of waiting. I never got to try the food, but I experienced a lack of care from the staff, who kept telling me every time I checked in that the food was just five minutes from coming out: "they're boxing it up right now." The restaurant was not that busy - with only two parties seated when we entered. As I waited, two or three additional tables sat down, many of which had received their food before I left. While waiting, I noticed that we were the only people of color in the restaurant, which may have impacted how the kitchen prioritized meals. Overall, extremely slow, and I would not recommend coming here if you want a quick bite -- you'll be in for a long wait. read more

4 ate for $85.04 before tip. Fish N Chips good - Country Fried Steak okay and portion large - red skinned mash potatoes excellent but small scoop - didn't match the steak - not enough - Mac and cheese really good - side salad okay but very small dressing and wasn't enough to cover salad - then lastly - charges extra for CC payment - just figure the merchant fees into your menu - the more merchant fees you pay, the more money the business is Making - good food overall - weird portion control - good service and clean read more

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We stopped by Ollie Cat while in Luray and decided to try the hot dog platter and the grilled chicken. Overall, it was an okay experience, nothing outstanding but not terrible either. The hot dog platter came with two dogs and sides, and while it was decent, it didn't really stand out compared to other local spots. The grilled chicken was cooked fine, but the flavor was a little on the plain side. Portions were fair, and the service was friendly, and very quick food was done in 15 minutes! The atmosphere is casual and laid-back, which works well if you're looking for a no-frills meal in town. That said, for the price, we were hoping for food with a little more flavor and consistency. Overall, I'd give it 3 stars -- average food, good enough if you're in the area and want something quick, but not a must-try. read more

Ollie Cat Cafe - Hot dog platter & grilled chicken - American Near Me - Luray, Virginia

As a first time customer, I went with my family, the food was amazing and the hospitality was outstanding! The atmosphere was nice, and I loved how it was cat themed! Very good!! read more

We came here on our last night visiting the area for a quick dinner. We wanted something simple so we thought after looking over reviews, this might be a good option. We ordered the potato skins, which were very large. They were scooped out like typical potato skins. They lacked flavor overall and were just ok. My husband tried the chicken sandwich which he thought was good. I tried the Cajun chicken pasta which the portion was huge. There is absolutely no way anyone could finish. However, although a lot of food, it was lacking anything flavorful. The restaurant when we stopped in was nearly empty on a Sunday evening during dinner time. Staff were friendly overall but the food I would not come back for. read more

Ordered take out on a weekday while visiting the area for a few days. Staff were friendly and gave some recommendations on what to order. Food came out quick and tasted great. If we had more time would have loved to come by on a weekend when they were busier, definitely looks like a neighborhood staple read more

Ollie Cat Cafe - Chicken sandwich, buffalo wings, black bean burger - American Near Me - Luray, Virginia

After checking out the caverns, we went to town and grabbed lunch at Ollie Cat! The owner was extremely friendly and accommodating and engaged with not just us but all the other customers. Very personable staff and just makes you feel right at home, especially if you're also a social butterfly. We got mimosas, and food items from the sandwich menu and some fries and we were quite full. The owner gave us stickers for finishing our plate which is a nice memorable keepsake. It was very chill environment with a bar and a jukebox. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Ollie Cat Cafe - Half pound angus burger - American Near Me - Luray, Virginia

Food, service and ambiance. Expensive and low quality. Friday night and only 5 others in the place.

Order a bacon hamburger. It.was no bigger than the bottom of a pop can.. ordered medium it cam out burnt. The bacon was not fully cooked the bun was stale. Husband ordered a panko crusted flounder sandwich. It was actually a frozen fish filet on a stale dry bun with a wilted piece of lettuce on a plate and a shot glass size cup of tartar sauce. We each ordered a drink (beer and cocktail) took almost 10 minute service was terrible and we were the only customers in the place. There was a little child running around wild and disruptive that i assume belonged to one of the waitress. It was obviously a new family owned diner but they have a long way to go read more

I'm only giving one star because of the customer service--Shay, the server, did her best. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience was disappointing. The atmosphere was messy and unappealing, with flies on the windows and mismatched chairs and tables everywhere. I couldn't finish my Spicy Double Black Bean Burger--it was bland and tasted like it came from a frozen pack. My boyfriend's BBQ Philly was watery, the bun wasn't toasted, and the cheese was poorly melted and floppy. The only thing we enjoyed were the fries, which was the easiest part to get right. The coleslaw was just okay. Also, avoid the water--the tap water tasted rusty and unpleasant, like it came straight from a bathroom. Never coming back! read more

Skip it. Went for a quick bit to tide us over for dinner? How could hot dogs be so bad? Not sure how this could be rated so high.

I was at Luray Caverns and wanted a local lunch spot. A quick google search and I was excited to try this place. There was only two people in the restaurant when I came in. Waited maybe 10 min for someone to take my order. (Not a big deal- never been here before so I didn't know what I wanted) waited 20-30 minutes for my food, which came out lukewarm and wrong. Lady never came back during our meal to get refills on drinks until the end of the meal. I enjoy trying new places, but this is one I won't be back for another visit read more

My son and I were visiting Luray caverns and wanted to eat somewhere local. We decided to Try Ollie Cat cafe. The drinks looked amazing but we had a 2 hour drive home so didn't get any. Maybe next time we'll try one. We were seated quickly and everyone working stopped by our table to help. We both ordered the spicy black bean burger with pepper jack cheese,lettuce onion and pickles. My son ordered a baked potato and I got fries. The food came out quickly - I didn't realize there would be 2 patties on the burger! It was delicious and filling. The fries were really good. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. My son said his potato was fine. He ordered a plain baked potato- nothing on it - not even butter! We both thought it was cute inside. No frills but it doesn't need any. Next time I'm in Luray I'd definitely eat here again. read more

the restaurant itself was a nice place. clean area and bathroom. the food was iffy. i got the mac n cheese and cheddar bacon fries. i also had some pirogies. the mac n cheese was very good but the cheddar bacon fries on the other hand didn't taste great to me. another member from my party loved them though. the pirogies were very good as well. the outsides of the pirogies were hard but they must have been air fried. the service was decent for a small amount of people working. they were efficient and decently fast. overall, this place would be a good place to stop for lunch if your in town! read more

The food is here very average considering the reviews. We had a couple different things and I'd say everyone was pretty underwhelmed. The service was just ok as well. You're not going here for the ambiance either. I had decently high hopes for this place after looking through the review, but I would say it's a bit overrated based on our experience. read more

Nice staff, attentive server, definitely could use some signature dishes. Salad was good and fresh, drinks so-so, Cajun pasta not Cajun, dessert fantastic. I do not recommend going for a special occasion. No cat. read more

Came in on a Saturday night, not busy at all, waitress seemed upset with the party of nine, extremely overwhelmed food came out one plate at a time with 5 minutes interval. I'd understand if it was packed and jamming but this was absolutely ridiculous extremely unhappy with the experience would not recommend coming here unless you'd wanna sit at the bar. had to cancel my drink order because my food came before my drink if I could give this 0 stars I would don't recommend go to McDonald's read more

Best option in the town of Luray, but that's not saying much. Good service, food was ok.

Cute little place for lunch with a fun theme!! We didn't try the fancy cat cocktails, but they looked fun. Kids enjoyed their meals and so did I. read more

Wings were top notch as was the service. Really just enjoyed everything. And don't skip on trying the Mac n cheese.

Food all took forever to come out and it was all subpar and completely wrong will never come back and wouldn't invite my dog for a visit.

It was an amazing experience. Great food , great drinks & great service. They gave us tips on places to check out in town. I recommend to check out. Will be back :) read more

We had takeout at this place.the cheese steak was pretty good but the fries were cold and not that good.the salad was okay.don't seek this place out but it holds the fort. read more

Local business, close to Luray Caverns. I got the cordon bleu sandwich which was alright. As people mentioned their bread isn't very good. The macaroni looked better than it tasted, it was very bland but was better with the honey mustard drizzled on it. Overall though it's a decent place for a quick bite or if you want to sit for awhile. Not my favorite though. read more

Ollie Cat Cafe - American Near Me - Luray, Virginia

My party of 4 came after a day of outdoor hiking. We were hungry at 4;00pm. 2 people in my party ordered the sirloin burger, another ordered Philly cheese steak with a side of Mac & Cheese, lastly I ordered an appetizer of coconut shrimp as my entree. The burgers were dried. The lettuce in the burger was not fresh. The Philly steak was OK. And the mac and cheese tasted like boxed quality. My coconut shrimp was good. Overall the food was OK. We were hungry so we may be lenient on the rating. The restaurant was not busy at 4:00pm. The ambiance is family friendly. Since we are visiting the area we will not cross the restaurant again but we would not come back. We spent $74 with tip. read more

For a super small town, this is definitely a top-rated place to visit. The service is quick and friendly. The food is great. I had the Hot Dog Platter (two all beef dogs with chili) which was great. There is a full bar and the place feels like home. The seating is all different for the most part but at least the table areas themselves are consistent. This manages to give a larger feel to the small place with organization found within the chaos. Of course, the interesting animal videos that were playing (mostly cats) behind the bar were fun to watch as I had lunch too! read more

Ollie Cat Cafe - Hot Dog Platter - American Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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Friendly and accommodating staff; Great for kids; large portion sizes and really good food. Great beer choices as well.

Wonderful local restaurant. Very laid back with a great fun atmosphere and friendly service. Friday night was karaoke. Alfredo was good. Definitely check this place out! read more

Great - mom and Pop spot in Luray If you are going to the National Park stop in Wonderful family vibes and food was good and service was lovely :) read more

Right from the start they seemed very overwhelmed and not thirlled to have another table. After us, there were at least 4 more tables that came in, which added to their ire. Even the kitchen staff was peeking out to see the disarray. Seemed as though our waitress was the main person doing everything, the other girl was just wandering in a tizzy and not doing a whole lot. Everything was not great. Per usual, my food was messed up and they put cheese on my vegan pasta sauce. I actually even asked for no cheese, but they remade it without a fuss. The pasta sauce was not good, very watery. My son's chicken nuggets were over cooked and my husband's veggies were very odd. The only good thing was the blackened chicken, and it was faint praise. We didn't get a neat story, we got an overwhelmed staff and bad food. read more

I came in to have dinner with my family for Father's Day. It was my first time in the restaurant and it was nice to order a alcoholic beverage and they have a full bar. The pierogies were good, wings were great, fish and chips were great, chicken Parmesan sandwich was ok. Our server was great but not versed in beer on tap or alcohol behind the bar. I was surprised when we got the bill and the Coors Light beer was $6.00 each. I felt the beer and mixed drinks were overpriced. I live in Fairfax and don't pay that amount for a beer. read more

Ollie Cat Cafe - Catnip Drink - American Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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