This is one of my most favorite restaurants in Columbus. I have ate here for last 6 months at least once a week sometimes 2 . The owner and his wife sure know how to runa place. Food is always hot and fresh. Best corned beef hash out there , The country fried steak breakfast is amazing. Come to think of it I have never had one bad meal from here! Just go , Its a little pricey but , but what isnt anymore .Im sure they are being impacted by inflation as well! Just go support your local Mom and Pop shops! read more

I recently moved to the Hilliard area and I was looking for a good neighborhood breakfast restaurant and I read several reviews on Yelp and the majority of the reviews were positive so I decided to try Olympic Diner. On my 1st trip I ordered a bacon & egg sandwich on wheat toast with a side of hash browns. The $8.99 breakfast sandwich was average at best but nothing to brag about and the hash browns were an extra charge. I would've been better off going to Scrambler's! read more

This is our go to breakfast place in Hilliard. Always great service. The owner and his family really are wonderful. He's always working and is very professional and proud of their business. Refreshing to see these days. The food is good. Honestly we joke about the fruit here. It's always ripe unlike most breakfast spots that give you horrible fruit that you cannot even bite through. I'm honestly shocked by the negative reviews. This place is great for in and out breakfast and the service is wonderful. read more

I love diners and wanted to take my husband to one we haven't had. Got the #1 breakfast with eggs over easy, bacon, hash browns with grilled onion and toast. Tasted good and the hash browns were delicious! Was only given 1 napkin for the whole time that comes with the silverware. Will come back another time to try the lunch or dinner menu. read more

Olympic Diner - #1 breakfast - Diners Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

4.5 Stars Overview Location: This little diner is located on Hilliard-Rome Rd and Roberts. It is mid-size I would not recommend anymore than 8 people to a party. Love diners like this, very homey and traditional. Customer Service: The customer service here was great. The waitresses were definitely fast and had it all together when the morning rush came through the door. The only issue I have here is with the cooks, I sat in a booth fairly close to the kitchen entrance and could here the cooks talking aloud about customers. One waitress did tell them to keep it down because it was starting to echo into the dinning area. Quality/Quantity: The quality of the food was just like an average home style breakfast diner. I loved the waffles and home style potatoes. Id take these over the shredded hashbrowns from anywhere. I am not a fan of shredded hashbrowns. The quantity of the food was a good portion, I left full and ready for a morning nap. Side Notes: Good for medium to some large parties, steaming hot fresh coffee was good. read more

Olympic Diner - Diners Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

My wife and I have eaten at this restaurant for decades. It has evolved and changed it name and even remodeled over time . . . And it just keeps getting better! Always great food, very personable servers, and we like supporting local businesses. Our local favorite restaurant will surely become your favorite too! read more

Good food good prices good service. The Rib eye was dry even tho I order medium but for the price I really can't complaint. read more

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Olympic Diner has consistently been my favorite quick spot for a good and best priced breakfast in Columbus. They hired on new waitstaff and they have been all fantastic. I noticed that the senior waitstaff have been guiding them on regular customers needs. It's impressive. The mini breakfast remains as my go to, but I did try the hungry man breakfast and it was really good. I like the diner feel here where staff know the regulars and the owners are in the mix working with the staff. Also, they are now open for dinner service, I haven't given it a try since I work evenings, but would give it a try. Also, they have daily specials, all the time, today, they have at least 5, one sticks out is the all you can eat fish for $10.99 which seems to be a fantastic deal! If you haven't come before, give it a try and support a local business. read more

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This place is delicious, two words, "Olympic quesadilla" will be going back a lot! (The music is not great) ‍ can't be perfect I suppose read more

My wife and I have hit most of the menu by now. The lowest rating I would give anything either of us have eaten is a four-star.

The breakfast was delicious! Great service as well! It doesn't look like much on the outside but you can't judge in looks alone

I eat breakfast here often, and I have never been disappointed. The owners are very involved in the business. If I ever have had any complaint at all, it's that the toast is barely toasted, but knowing this I just have them double-toast it for me! I strongly recommend this restaurant! read more

Walking in here brings back memories of my teen years where I didn't make much money so going to a diner is like this is like me going to Morton's steakhouse. When we walked into the restaurant it was dated with the decor but I liked it because again it brought back old memories and it was clean. I went with my little family and was greeted by 3 very nice female waitress. We sat ourselves down and ordered. We ordered kid's grilled cheese plate, chili cheese fries, mini breakfast, and a Coney. Oh also coffee. The coffee tasted great. It didn't have that the burnt taste at all and the waitress kept coming around to offer refills which was great because I needed it. When our food came out, everything looked good. Everything looked freshly made and tasted amazing. The fries were soft inside and crispy outside, so much flavor in the chili cheese fries and the eggs and toast were cook to perfection (sunny side up and a runny yolk. Yum). Everything we ordered were a total of 19.89 cents. Damn that is cheap compared to the new age hipster style breakfast/brunch places I go to. I will for sure be back due to the yummy tasting food and amazing service. read more

Olympic Diner - Diners Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

The food was good, however the older woman manager was rude to the Hispanic kitchen staff.. We spoke up to our waitress and she acknowledged it, said the lady was rude to all of the employees.. That's sad, considering they need the business.. I wanted to confront her, but my daughter begged me to refrain.. read more

Came back to try lunch. Sunday morning at 1130 and had a 15 minute wait that was 15 minutes! I loved my Buckeye Burger, hub loved his gyro and my daughter loved the boneless wings. Hannah was a good waitress. This place is a great find, it is just a small diner nothing fancy but but very clean. The workers are super friendly be and the menu is very good read more

This was our second stop and we were as happy as the first time. The quality of food is excellent and the value makes this one of our new go-to spots! I hope try most everything on the menu. If you can't decide, do the Greek quesadillas! They have daily specials and great service with a Cafè/diner/family-friendly vibe. read more

Nice local diner, clean with very good food and service. Stopped in for breakfast while visiting family in Hilliard and was very glad I picked Olympic Diner. Had the Biscuits and Gravy and 2 egg special. It was very tasty and I believe homemade biscuits. If you get to Hilliard give Olympic Diner a try! read more

The menu features typical diner fare. We were there a little after 10am and they were serving their full menu. The food was good and they brought it made to order, yet quick. Service was attentive and friendly. Will go back to try more items. read more

It's a diner. Which means it's diner experience which for breakfast is hard to beat. I was recommended the corn beef hash and I have to say this was soooo much better than you find at 98% of diners. It's made from scratch with big pieces of corned beef, sliced potatoes, and chopped onions and green peppers. read more

This is a little family owned place that is nice for someone who likes large portions and decent prices. The service is always great and the food is good. We will sometimes also get orders to go instead of dining in but there is usually seating available. Try the mushroom and cheese omelette, it's great! read more

Really really great food! Unexpected! Great and fast service and great prices. Huge menu with just about every option you can think of - really great experience and comfortable atmosphere. Definitely recommend if you're on the fence just try it. read more

My wife and I are new to the area and were looking for a great diner to be able to come to being from New York, and lets just say I think we found it. The food is excellent and the staff provides stellar service. We have been back a few times now and we certainly love it. Breakfast is outstanding and the prices are also very reasonable. We look forward to coming back here all the time. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great bite to eat and great service. Thank you to Olympic and their staff! read more

I had eaten at this restaurant several times throughout the years. I would have described the old diner as one that served traditional American Diner Fare. Now under new management (to me) I thought I'd give it a try. In my company were two others. A quick survey of the menu revealed a menu similar to the old restaurant. One particular menu item that remained was a traditional, so to say, dish; Beef Liver and Onions. We all ordered the Sweet Tea. I ordered the Olympic Sub, with the (up charged) onion rings. Also ordered in the group was the biscuits and gravy, and the Liver and Onions Plate Throughout the meal our server was prompt, courteous, and all business. This lady was going to get our order correct, keep our glasses full, get us our food ASAP, and serve her other customers in the same fashion. Not much small talk. Yeah, she was no rookie. The restaurant was not packed however there was a constant flow of patrons and it was about 11:30 AM on a weekday. My sub was good. The bread was toasted to a light crunch and fresh. It wasn't "slap your momma good" but it was certainly adequate and priced fair. The onion rings were real onion rings. I don't believe they were home made but for $3.99 not a bad deal. The biscuits are gravy on all accounts received a passing grade. 2- easy over eggs were included. 2- properly cooked eggs were delivered. Based on the expert opinion of the third member of my party, the Liver and Onions provided an acceptable showing. Included with the meal was corn, mashed potatoes, gravy and a salad. All were found to be fresh and tasty. During our meal the owner came to our table and kindly introduced himself and asked as to how our dining experience was going. We were in and out in about 40 minutes. I would have given this restaurant 4 stars however I think it could have been a little misleading. I think 4 stars should be for a pretty friggin good place to eat. The Olympic was good. Just not friggin good. Definitely try this place. You won't be wowed but you will be satisfied. My apologies for no pics. read more

Fantastic food and good portions for breakfast. I'm always a sucker for a family owned restaurant and always enjoy when the owner and/or his wife walk the floor to say hello and talk to the patrons. Would highly suggest! read more

Everything you want from a classic diner: familiarity, personable and fast service, local atmosphere and good comfort food. I mostly eat breakfast foods here. Like Ron Swanson would live here it's so good. I moved from Kentucky to Columbus recently and I was so happy to find a place that had biscuits and gravy. Try the Olympic Mama Bowl! read more

The food was ok. We thought the lady behind the counter who was yelling at the kitchen staff was awkward. She did a lot of talking but she never bothered to pick up dishes or help! Our waitress was not very attentive and we had to ask for a drink refills. read more

Best spot for breakfast in Columbus. If you are from SoCal this place has a breakfast burrito that rivals anything there, and they're French toast is better than Grizzly Manor in Big Bear. If you're not from there, let's just say it's incredible. Tracy is an awesome and fun waitress, and one of the few places the owner not only works the kitchen, but comes out and checks every table to make sure you're happy. Not a big place so it packs up fast but they are quick and the food is absolutely worth the wait. Thanks guys, this is our new go to spot! read more

If you are looking for a fun, family atmosphere and also delicious food, look no further than the Olympic Diner. The staff was friendly. The cinnamon rolls were homemade and DELICIOUS. Gold medal for the Olympic diner read more

Popped in for breakfast, my first time venturing into an actual restaurtant since the virus hit. I was nervous but after seeing how everyone was constantly cleaning, all employees wore masks, and customers were properly spaced my fear was for naught. I ordered french toast with eggs and bacon and it came out just as ordered. I sat at the counter since I was dining alone. The workers seemed happy and went about their work efficiently. If I lived closer, this would definitely be a regular stop for me. read more

This was our first time visiting, we live in Eastern Kentucky. The wait staff was fast, efficient, and very friendly! The food came out hot and fresh and delicious! We found the restaurant through the Yelp app and it did not disappoint! My wife had the Country omelet and I had the corned beef hash. Thank you for a delicious breakfast! read more

One of my favorite places to eat at. Great variety of food. Amazing quality and quantity. Great prices. The employees always remember you, and make sure you feel like you're eating at home! read more

So good!! I decided to visit today after getting some recommendations via a Facebook group that supports local restaurants. I am so glad to have discovered my new favorite spot! I went in with breakfast on my mind, but decided to get the Olympic burger instead. Boy am I glad I did. Cheeseburgers are my favorite food and I've had many. This was hands down THE BEST I've had in Columbus. And the fries. Oh my goodness, the fries were pure perfection. Everything was perfect. The service was excellent and we even had a chance to chat with one of the owners, a very friendly and genuinely welcoming place for sure. I'm already looking forward to going back. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Super friendly and great service. Food was good and decent price. Came for breakfast and will be back for lunch in future!! read more

Awesome family owned Restaurant. Very friendly staff and owners. During Covid they used beat practice and busted their butts to get our food out to us on Mother's Day. Great food! read more

Ever since I've started coming here, I hate to say it, but Bob Evans doesn't exist anymore! The owner and his wife are the most friendly and appreciative people! They make supporting their business well worth it. To see how far they have come with the renovations and new menu, makes me so happy for them. The food is always great! I usually go with breakfast, but this time I got the Reuben and it was bomb. 10/10 recommend this place. read more

Olympic Diner - Classic Gyro with fries & Reuben with fries. Cup of chili and broccoli cheddar soup. - Diners Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

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I just discovered this gem a few months back, and I love it for breakfast. I have not ordered anything other than breakfast, but I have sampled their fries. They are tasty. My buddy ordered a Texas burger, and it looked really good. He liked it. They owners always make you feel welcome, and greet you well. They remember you, and you can tell a lot of their customers come back often by how everyone interacts with the staff and owners. read more

Really good diner food. Comfort food at it's best. Affordable, great portions and really tasty pancakes. Casual and comfortable. They also have very friendly waitresses. I can see being a regular here especially for breakfast. read more

Olympic Diner - Buckeye omelette with a side of pancakes in place of the toast. - Diners Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

Great local diner! Reminds me of the best of New Jersey diners! Good food and good size portions

First time to this spot close to home since it's been under new ownership. We liked it and will go back. I'm one to cook my own nice weekend breakfast, but this was a good change of pace. Good coffee that was refilled swiftly. I am a sucker for a good veggie omelet, so that's what I went for. It was a large portion with a good amount of veggies and cheese. The home fries were really good- crispy outside and tender inside and seasoned perfectly. The rye toast was very tasty with just enough butter. Good service from our waitress and very friendly hostess/cashier. read more

Wait time for dine-in for Saturday brunch was only 15 minutes, but we called ahead so didn't have to wait. The diner was very clean inside and out and the staff was very eager to serve us from the moment we walked in the door. I ordered the corned beef hash and eggs, which was absolutely delicious and such a huge serving I could only finish 1/3 of the plate. My husband got a simple plate of eggs, bacon, homefries and toast which was gone within minutes..our daughter chose the French toast and loved it. After reading other reviews, we also decided to try the biscuits and gravy....no regrets, as it was amazing!! The wait staff was very attentive and what really meant the most and secured the 5th star for them was when the owner came around as we were finishing up to ask how our meal had been. It was sincere and really separates them from the big breakfast chains. If you are undecided about where to go for breakfast, let this be your deciding vote. read more