This place seems better than I first assumed! This place not only gives out good grub I feel is an important part of delco's history. Coming in here you have the dining tables to the left (each section having its own jukebox!) where you can sit and relax while enjoying your meal, and the right has more seating by the counter. I feel the people here are kind and great cooks. I was pleasantly surprised I forgot they offer oatmeal (labeled on the menu as "hot cereal") so I got that with a veggie omlette with cheese. Everything was delicious. I was also happy to see it was busier than usual probably due to their slight change in hours (Note: Unless this had always been their schedule. It always seemed it closed earlier than it could be convenient arrive to sit and eat here). But they were doing well and chatting with folks. Coming here I kind of felt like family. That should be the vibe of a diner like this, and I hope you get to experience that here as well! read more

Olympic Diner - Interior of this place my coffee not included. - Diners Near Me - Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania

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You ever try a place because it's there? Yeah. That was me today. I like diners. I drive past this place every now and then. I just decided that they were getting a shot today. And the best way I know how to describe this is that there was nothing bad about my experience. It was fine. It was also nothing special. My French Toast was good. It was good enough. It wasn't gourmet by any means. It was just decent. No real distinctive flavor to it but not bad at all. And service was friendly to me. Standard diner service all the way. Don't expect much. I didn't. read more

Olympic Diner - French toast and eggs - Diners Near Me - Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania

Small family business where you hear, "Thanks Uncle Bob! Breakfast was great. Leaving to open a table for other customers." "Drive safe." "Please" "Thank you.l "God bless you." 8 booths, 3 tables and 11 counter seats. Everyone is hustling! Close on Mondays for now. Sat at the counter and loved watching "Bob" cook. Standard scrambled eggs & sausage. Good pricing. Clean. Good service. I'll be back next time I'm coming through Clifton Heights. read more

Olympic Diner - Uncle Bob cooking up breakfast! - Diners Near Me - Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania

everything here i like except scrabble, i never eat scrabble n everything, especially home fries i definitely love!!

This is a small hometown diner with great food and a small hometown atmosphere. The regular staff has been here for a generation and usually know the patrons by name if they're regulars. On weekends when they're slammed, a little patience is needed, as it's a popular spot and there's only 1 or 2 cooks. Most of the time, this is a relaxed little joint where the locals love to have breakfast and lunch. If you want quick Sysco production food and happy sing-songy waitstaff that dote on your ever whim like your Momma - go to Denny's or iHop. This ain't the place. For people who only leave negative reviews on Yelp like "JL" and claim that people are racist, disregard them. You wouldn't know it but most of the folks who patronize this place are a complete mixed bag from all over the world. Myself included: a Democratic Gay dude in a predominantly'Red' town, married to a Black man, with a mixed race kid. It's total baloney! The folks here are kind decent people. If you'd rather go up to YummyII where strange people sh*t outside their car doors in the parking lot, go ahead and make that your choice. Over the area Choices, this one is my favorite. read more

They know how to cook! Buried back in my memories is this place. Maybe, my memories are playing tricks on me, but I could swear my buddy (and sometimes, his wife) and I would go there late at night. The hours are like 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. now, so no more late nights. It wasn't the kind of place people claim as "drunk food"--this was too good for that. After my not so great meal at Andy's Diner yesterday, I wanted some place that wasn't a problem--Llanerch Diner, Manoa Diner, Red Lion Diner, or Olympic Diner. Red Lion Diner on Red Lion Rd. in Northeast Philly seems to be gone, crab cakes and all. I got to Llanerch Diner (on Township Line Rd. in Upper Darby/Havertown), on the other side of the road, and thought that I wanted something I knew, where there were good memories. Manoa Diner had changed hands a while back and wasn't it, so I drove down to Clifton Heights and found Olympic. I'd never been there in the morning, and didn't know their routine. I took a place on the counter, and after about 1 minute, one of the women asked me what I wanted to drink. After that, I figured that I'd try the same thing I had the previous day: scrapple, scrambled eggs, home fries, and toast. I tried to cancel the toast, but "it comes with the meal" I was told. I'm not that into bread. The other woman was cooking, and I could already see a couple thick slices of scrapple on the grill, since the grill was almost right in front of me. She had everything finished quickly and it looked great--no white potatoes or running scrapple. It tasted really good, almost as I remembered those times way back when. Isn't that the best? The women were friendly, and they seemed to be having fun with the regulars. The diner had all the old stainless steel bits and the jukebox at each booth. It felt like the kinda place you go when you're a neighbor, and everyone knows everyone else. I'd imagine that the place had been open since the 1940s or 1950s and hasn't changed much. It's so much more appealing than some chain restaurant. read more

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If I could give it less than that I certainly would . It is dirty it is nasty the waitstaff is very rude and hopefully you like tons of random strangers hair in your food because that's what you will get this place needs to be shut down and inspect it because they have tons of violations it is so disgusting . For your own health and well-being never never eat a restaurant read more

Olympic Diner was bad in every way. The service was slow. I didn't get what I ordered. (I asked for a feta bacon tomato omelet, and I got a feta tomato omelet with bacon on the side.) I had to chase down the servers to get my coffee refilled, and then to get the check. The food took a long time to arrive. The omelet had a big glob of uncooked egg in it, and the bacon was burnt. What was up with that bacon? Did the cook not notice that he burned it? Did the waitress not notice that it was burned? Or did they decide to serve it anyway and see if I said anything? There were at least three kids who either yelled, kicked their feet against the furniture, or both. That's not the management's fault. But the restaurant also smelled bad. And the seats at the counter were really uncomfortable. Coffee and omelet was $9.09, which is cheap. Not cheap enough. read more

Food I give it 4 stars, some of the most flavorable hash brows I have had in a long time. Potatoes had onions, paprika, S&P and were browned perfectly. The Bacon was crisp and my eggs were fluffy! Now service on the other hand, do not come here if you are in a rush. Bob the cook was busy talking to the people at the counter,as the orders were lining up. Took at least a half hour to get our breakfast. After we got our meal there must have been at least 10 orders waiting as Bob chatted away. Maybe it was crowded because it was a Sunday but to me I would try to do my orders quickly as there are many breakfast options in the region. They do accept Visa but the order must be over $10, Discover cardholders are out of luck. read more

Honestly , I was the only black guy in there and it was extremely awkward. Racist is a strong word , so I'll refrain from using that word (for now) however, it did feel like me and my friend did not belong and was treated as such, so me and my friend (also black) left. However , I did attend Yummys down the street and it provided a way better welcoming environment! Go there instead especially if your a different skin complexion than white ! read more

The Olympic Diner is incredibly dated with tabletop jukeboxes and even a cigarette vending machine stationed at the entrance. While the decor is nothing to write home about the food is pretty damn good. I really enjoy the malt waffles with a side of bacon. The bacon comes in a heaping portion - not a measly two strips like every other breakfast joint. The prices are CHEAP which is great... just be sure to bring cash since you need to spend at least $10 to use your card. Service isn't bad... maybe a little slow. You might have a hard time getting a waitress's attention since she's probably chatting with an obvious regular. Overall a nice, little local diner with reliable breakfast food you can pay for with your pocket change. read more

Olympic Diner - Malt waffle & bacon - Diners Near Me - Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania

The food is always good here. Bobby is a great cook. Would give 5 stars if the two woman who are the servers weren't so miserable. They definitely are in the wrong business because their customer service sucks read more

I went to this diner for breakfast this past Sunday. I ordered two scrambled eggs with sausage and a LARGE soda. The soda I received was easily a 10oz glass. If 10oz is the large I don't think I want to see the small. The atmosphere seemed pretty local, and the staff was polite. My bill was $5.99 total. read more

The Olympic diner is a timeless classic. The service is friendly. The cook, Bobby has been in there since the seventies and cooks a great breakfast. Juke boxes at every table will make you feel like you're back in the 80s. Definitely would recommend! read more

New Year's Day; hungover and hungry with only 2 hours of sleep. The Denny's and IHOP up the street weren't even an option. I found myself at Olympic Diner. We found a booth and sat ourselves. I barely remember reading over the menu. I just ordered my usual diner breakfast; ham & cheese omelet with an orange juice and a water. The waitress was friendly, service was fast and the overall vibe was relaxed. I'd go back to Olympic in a heartbeat, if I didn't live on the opposite side of town. read more

By far the worst service I've ever experienced in my life. A total of 7 tables with customers, but I spent 2 hours in the restaurant. It took 1 hour and 25 minutes to receive the order from the time I sat down at table.. Avoid at all costs! read more

Food was very good but why does the wait staff seem so irritable? I love the juke boxes at each table! Definitely gives the place a charm! Not easy for handicapped people though with it being so small and steps to get in. Maybe a few new waitresses and this place would be our family's location to eat. read more

Daniel Pinkwater is a children's author. In his books, strange, out-of-the-way places and people make up part of his adolescent heroes' adventures. The Olympic Diner looks like such a place, with its odd wood siding and old sign. We passed it a couple of times on the Baltimore Pike before finally deciding to stop here and see if it was a strange, hidden gem. The OD was empty when we entered, save for a table of folks sitting in the corner. We walked in and sat down, and one of these people pursued us. She turned out to be our waitress. The menu is extensive, inexpensive, and meat-heavy, and is standard for a diner. We ordered the egg and pepper sandwich on a kaiser roll, the mushroom and cheese omelette with home fries and rye toast, a short stack of pancakes and a donut. As we ordered, the man who'd been sitting with the waitress got up to cook. We were able to watch, thankfully, as he did so, doing all the things that cooks in diners do with a kind of slow, zen-like automation. The donut came first, and it was unremarkable, appearing to have come from a box of Entenmann's donuts sometime last week. That was okay. The real food followed quickly. The egg and pepper sandwich was all right and cost around three bucks. The omelette and home fries were the real surprise. The omelette was big and fairly good, and the home fries were excellent, if a little strange. They had a softer consistency, surely due to the fact they were par-cooked with onions and stored, but they were very good. The pancakes were also decent with a generous slab of butter on top. The whole bill for all that food, including tax, was about $14. While there were no interesting characters except the waitress and cook, the waitress did dance up to us with the bill while singing to oldies playing on the speakers above. The place gets an A-OK, although we won't be hurrying back unless we see some really interesting strange Pinkwater-esque activity sometime soon. read more

This is NOT a place to go for lunch or dinner. 1) The women are miserable with a chip on their shoulder acting like your bothering them. 2) Ordered fried shrimp. It was cheap frozen shrimp that didnt separate and were cold and mushy on the inside. Mashed potatoes tasted like um.. ill refrain on that lol i can go on and on. The waitress told me that the owner buys cheap horrible quality food where it used to be homemade and fresh. I never would eat there because of the smoke but they since stopped so i stopped in cpl times because of going to a friends office right there. Well the breakfast is what i like.. they definitely make a good breakfast! read more

Support independent businesses! Olympic Diner is a great place that's inexpensive, with consistently reliable food. Don't waste your money at a chain like Denny's. The food here is cooked by the owner, who cares about his customers. I Always love coming here for creamed chip beef and eggs. read more

From my flapjacks and cup of coffee to the friendly folks at the counter to the '50s look and feel complete with little jukeboxes in the booths and on the counter, one of my favorite stops on my many walks through Clifton Heights. read more

Awesome little neighborhood place! The hours are a bit wonky... some days they close at three, others at ten, and then weekends 24 hours. The food is basic and no frills, but super yummy and the portions are huge. Fresh is the name of the game, and it is cooked right in front of you. The people that work there seem to have worked there forever, which is awesome, and when I was there they greeted everyone not just as a patron but as a friend (which it might likely be). The prices... Did I mention the prices? Crazy cheap. Coffee is free-flowing (the mugs are too small for my taste, but the server kept them refilled and our creamer bowl filled). I am hopefully about to move to the neighborhood, and I look forward to making the Olympic a regular place for me. read more

Food 3 stars, price 5. A good local cheap place to eat simple food. The staff is friendly and funny!

The Olympic is not where the Gods would eat. Dilapidated hole in the wall, ignorant loud staff yells at you to seat yourself from across the entire restaurant, then rudely takes your order without even a drop of courtesy as if you are putting her out. Loud obnoxious patrons. The Food is OK, and for the price its worth it, but the atmosphere and service is certainly nothing I ever want to experience again. I am a local and I felt like I was an out-of-towner. I believe a decent dining experience is a combination of good service, good atmosphere, good food, and decent price. If more than one of those is severely lacking, you've got yourself a bad dining experience. read more

The breakfast sausage was still partly raw--which seems to take a long time to correct. Pretty bad otherwise, even for a diner.

Stopped in here for breakfast food, and although I think the diner is a little dated, the food was good and the prices were better!

Small ma and pa diner but that's usually where the best food comes from. It took a little long to get our food to the table but it was good. It's definitely outdated but I think they're happy with the way it looks. Prices are decent. I'd go again if I was in the area read more

They charge a .75 fee to use a credit card. SERIOUSLY. It's called the cost of doing business. How many people turn around and leave when they see that sign? Your food is good, service is OK, probably better if you're a regular. But, you lost me with the fee. read more

You know a place is bad when the only thing that you can really eat is the bread with butter. Don't even think of coming here for dinner as we did tonight. My husband and I started out each ordering a bowl of vegetable soup. It was loaded with pasta shells, some carrots, and very little beef. The taste wasn't too bad; at least it wasn't salty. My entree was chopped sirloin and I asked for sauteed mushrooms instead of fried onions. I wanted it medium rare, but it came out well done. The mushrooms were awful and had an off taste. Our waitress told us afterwards that the mushrooms were canned. Yuck! I asked for a double order of mixed vegetables: carrots, potatoes, and lima beans. This too didn't taste right. Guess what? They were canned. My husband had beef liver with onions. He also asked to have it cooked medium rare and it came out well done. The waitress was very nice and the service was fine. We've had much better meals at other diners. Olympic is the worst. read more

My 5 friends and I decided to go out to eat the morning after a party the night before and chose this place since a friend had suggested it. She said they had decent food and while we didn't expect too much, we just wanted some breakfast. They seated us and we waited a good 10-15minutes for a waitress to come up to us, although it was not busy at all with only about 2 other groups there. When she did come up to us, she made a comment saying she forgot about us because we were "so quiet." We were almost certain this was sarcasm since we were a bit loud, but definitely not obnoxious or rude in anyway--atleast we never intended to be. She took our orders and came back with our drinks, calling one of our friends 'extra' for ordering a water with lemon. The coffees that my friends ordered were dripping everywhere and laying in a pool of coffee on their dishes. It took a while for our food to come out but I believe there is only one cook, and we didn't mind.the wait. After eating, we asked for our checks separately since some of us had to pay by card. As we asked, she cut us off by walking away mid-sentence shaking her head. When she came back, she handed us our checks and lectured us about telling her beforehand that we needed separate checks and by doing that we would end up taking time away from her other customers. I would have understood if she was polite, but she almost yelled at us. Mind you, the place was nearly empty. We apologized and she told us to "not do it again" as if we were 5. (My friends and I are seniors in high school). When we went up to pay she began to huff and puff at us and curse to herself as if we were a bother. Will never be coming here again & today was the first time I didn't tip my server let alone give less than a 20%+ tip. Everyone has bad days, but she truly took it to a new level. read more

A little cute diner right off of Baltimore Pike. The service was quick and tasty. The prices are good and the food was spot on. This is our new spot to go for breakfast from now on. read more

Olympic is a great place to go after a night of drinking. I don't think I've been there during the day since I was a young kid. I'd almost be afraid to go during the day for fear that it would ruin the place for me. The food is fast, cheap, and DELICIOUS. Perfect ending to a great night of fun. read more

Best breakfast anywhere. Full of regulars customers, fast service most times, friendly staff.

Everything started out great. I had been to this diner a number of times and enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere. I had purchased a Restaurant.com coupon and when I presented it, the waitress took it and showed it to the manager. That's when the trouble began. You might have thought I let a roach loose on the table. She spoke to me in a rude and insulting manner and informed me that Restaurant.com had incorrectly given me a $10 coupon when she only agreed to allow a $5 purchase. This manager was completely customer ignorant. She said, "You have never been here before!", although I had and let her know that. Even so, isn't that the purpose of those coupons - to bring in new customers. I cannot tell you how she completely ruined my meal. Then she began a conversation with the customers at the booth behind me - all about the coupon. She was deliberately trying to make me uncomfortable. When I went to pay she tried to give me $5 back and I refused, telling her to give it to the waitress (who seemed scared to death of this woman). She ran after me as I was leaving out on the street and said that it was my fault because in order to use the coupon I had to spend $20. I informed her that we had already discussed that and that I would have ordered more food if she hadn't been so miserable. What a terrible experience. The moral of the story - don't bring a coupon to this place unless you want to be embarrassed. read more