First time stopping by this restaurant (located on the back street of where google map directs). The food was delicious! Sophia is in her 70s and is the owner, chef, waitress all-in-one. After making my takeout order she talked with me for 20 minutes about her family, business (has operated this restaurant for 53 years!), and travels. On top of that, she made everything with one hand while wearing a cast from surgery from last week. Such a neat character, restaurant, and amazing food. read more

The Olive Tree - Grilled Eggplant Salad, baklava, bread, spanakopita - Mediterranean Near Me - Williamsport, Pennsylvania

First of all, I wanted to say that the main owner of this place is the kindest woman I've ever met her whole ethos is bringing people together to have conversations and I think just to have that mentality and compassion for people and that desire to bring people together around food is something that I inspired to Inculcate in myself. She honestly sat down and right away told me about her story told me about her family allowed me to join the conversation as well and it just felt like I was at home just for her. I would come back multiple times as far as the ambience goes. The door is always creating an inviting environment. it's one of the places where you just go and you feel like you're transported to another country where you can just relax. The food also felt very healthy. It wasn't heavy at all. It was a little bit on the pricey red but still, it just felt so homey so organic and overall the ambience made the whole experience. read more

The Olive Tree - Mousaka House Specialty Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Williamsport, Pennsylvania

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My mom and I were in town looking for an apartment for me for the fall semester at Penn College of Technology when we stumbled upon the perfect little lunch spot! I will say, it was a bit hard to find (had to walk around the building to find the entrance) but once inside we were greeted by the owner, chef, and waitress Sofia! She prepared the most delicious lunch for us and talked to us as she did like we were old friends! She even called up one of her friends to see if he had any apartments available for me! (How sweet!) I am definitely looking forward to going back soon! read more

The Olive Tree - Ms. Sofia's home! - Mediterranean Near Me - Williamsport, Pennsylvania

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I was in Williamsport overnight after hiking Ricketts Glen and looking for a place to get dinner based on the Yelp reviews I decided to give The Olive Tree a try. I ran into into a couple of nits finding the restaurant; first it was the First Friday on W.4th so street closed to traffic and plenty of people out enjoying themselves. After finding parking nearby I tried to find The Olive Tree based on the address and it looked like the place didn't even exist; finally after a couple times around I noticed the small sign that said the place was in the back of the building. I circled around and found The Olive Tree tucked in next to the back parking lot. Walking in you find a small place that is packed with femininity, history and charm. It feels very old school with a huge chalkboard menu, chandeliers, wire chairs and glass tables and many flourishes. My attention was immediately drawn to the display case of a wide variety of delicious looking baklava. I was greeted by the owner and grabbed a table to look at the menu, which had plenty of vegetarian and seafood options. I decided to order the variety platter to get a nice selection of different tastes. The platter came with spanakopita, dolmathes, vegetables, hummus, skordalia, tzatziki, feta, and grilled pita bread; I asked to leave off the olives. What I got was an beautifully presented buffet of flavors, textures and some of the best Mediterranean food I have had. All of the food was clearly made in house using traditional recipes. The spanakopita was excellent, thin layers of crisp dough surrounded perfectly seasoned spinach and feta cheese. The dolomathes, grape leaves stuffed with rice and spices and rich olive oil. The hummus was hearty and flavorful, just the right bit garlicky. The tzatziki was smooth and light, a perfect compliment to the raw broccoli and carrots. This is the first time I have encountered skordalia, the 'Greek penicillin" a delicious combination of potatoes, garlic, dill and olive oil. The pita bread freshly grilled and perfect on its own or for dipping. I am not a huge fan of feta cheese, but here it was better then I have had before; the owner explained they drain the water and soak the feta in olive oil which makes it smoother and less salty. A truly excellent dinner and plenty of food. Delicious, vegetarian and healthy I was incredibly pleased with my choice to try The Olive Tree. I would strongly recommend giving them a try either to eat there or for take out. If nothing else I would return just to try some of the baklava. read more

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Stopped in on Tuesday. Only 4 customers at one table. After waiting a while a woman came out from the kitchen and looked surprised to see us, startled actually. She asked us if we had a reservation. We told her no. She then said"I can't possibly serve them ( the other 4 diners) and you" and walked back to the kitchen. And that was that. Truly bizarre! read more

They had poor service and they didn't even acknowledge the fact I was in the building and it took sooo long for our food to even get to our table that it was cold then god for bid our waitress taken it back but what really made me dislike it was their poor people skills. read more

We really wanted this place to be amazing. It wasn't. The menu is interesting and the little hidden venue seemed promising. However, our food wasn't fresh. It didn't even taste Greek! The portions were small, which is atypical for Greek restaurants. While there is an amazing array of baklava flavors, ours was stale. And the price was over the top! Every piece of bread was priced. The kicker was the proprietor talked our ears off the entire time. So sad. read more

Small restaurant, byob, fantastic homemade made-from-scratch Greek food. Best fried octopus I have ever had, so many great issues to choose from. A bit hard to find (down an alley near the courthouse) but totally worth it. And the baklava is awesome. read more

This is a hidden gem! We're 1:45 away, but will be making this trip again because the food was just that good! We absolutely loved talking with Sophia, the owner. Love her sassy, no BS attitude. Already looking forward to visiting again! read more

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This is a very small restaurant, best suited for takeout as there isn't much room to sit. The food is authentic Greek food and it's probably the only place around here you will get it. The last time I was there it was only one lady working there so there may be a wait. read more

I cannot say enough good things about my experience at this place. It was just me and Sophia, the owner, and I felt as if I was treated to an amazing meal while visiting a long-lost Greek Aunt. I laughed, was intrigued, and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. I ordered the Greek salad and asked for chicken and gyro meet on top. It was the best Greek salad I've had. Everything from the dressing, to the garlic bread, to the enormous variety of baklava, and even the olives all come by her loving hands. I was just passing through the area and wish I was closer. This place is a gem as is Sophia. read more

I made a reservation for 7pm with the owner. I showed up on time. Upon arrival the door was locked and a couple of people were eating. My girlfriend and I stood outside for a few minutes waiting to be let in. Nobody came to the door. I've never had this experience before. read more

My wife and enjoyed our meal at the Olive Tree very much. The charm of the place, the menu and the quality of the food were extraordinary and so was the charm of the proprietor. The clientele was also very agreeable. All in all, a wonderful experience! We highly recommend this place. Wolf and Elizabeth read more

Loved everything about this charming Mediterranean cafe tucked back behind the main street in downtown Williamsport. Sophia is an incredible chef and a wonderful hostess. The menu is extensive, and everything is fresh, homemade and beautifully presented. We loved the moussaka. Save room for dessert -- the trays of baklava are amazing. Williamsport is known for having really good restaurants, and we've been sampling as many as we can each time we visit our son who attends college nearby. But The Olive Tree is one we will definitely revisit time and time again. Word of advice: Sophia pretty much runs the entire place herself and does all the cooking. Call ahead, if you can (there are only a handful of tables and the place gets busy), and give yourself time to enjoy your meal. It's absolutely worth it. read more

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I'm a large fan of Mediterranean food and this was the best Gyro I've had. the owner was Very nice and made my day. The dinner was very aesthetic. read more

The food here is delicious, fresh and unique! Sophia, the owner and chef is delightful and does it all. The place is small, charming and cozy. I had the turkey and cranberry salad, hubby had the gyro platter. The lettuce in both meals was not the typical iceberg lettuce. Sophia provides beautiful, fresh greens that are so tasty! I also enjoyed a wonderful coffee, coffee cake biscotti, while hubby had butterscotch baklava. Mmmm good! The address is on Fourth Street, but the entrance is in back of the building, off a city parking lot - look for the nice big red awning. There are signs to guide you. read more

Seems like most of the positive reviews here are from people who almost never eat Mediterranean or vegetarian food. I had high hopes for this place, but it was absolutely disgusting. The hummus is green, the falafel was dry and unsightly, I have never had a worse "Mediterranean" meal in my life. A lot of the food here looks likes it's been sitting around for days or weeks, definitely do not go here if you're looking for anything fresh! This is not the place for fresh ingredients at all. Literally I could not eat a single thing we ordered. Save yourself the trip, money, and food poisoning and go somewhere else! read more

We felt like we were in a rustic hill age in Greece. The owner sat at our table and regaled us with stories of home. Food was great. We brought our dog. He enjoyed the ambience. read more

We just had a delicious lunch here, and got seriously delayed chatting with the owner for an hour. And it was wonderful! My daughters don't like chatting, but loved this lady too! And the food was great. read more

This place is a absolute must if you are in Williamsport. After two of my coworkers on a work trip raved about it, I had to give it a try. Since I'm gluten free I was a little hesitant but when I ordered and said no bread she immediately offered a gluten free tortilla. It was so good. Tasted like it was heated in a pan with butter. Yum! I ordered the chicken livers, a Greek salad and the artichoke soup. It was some of the best livers I've ever had. If fact I went back the next night to get them again. Loved that the salad was mixed greens and not iceberg. Sophia is so nice too! I've never seen so many types of baklava. I would loved to have tried one of them but I'm sugar free these days. read more

Adorable little place with incredible food. Their Sandwich platters are a ton of food, their baklava is incredible, and the owner is super friendly and an amazing cook. Should be top of your list. read more

We had a great dinner-- starting with appetizers of a tasty tzatziki, tomato salad and Greek salad. We asked the chef/owner what to order, and had the mousaka and a pasta dish from her Greek island. All was delicious. read more

Everything from the decor to the food is absolutely fantastic. Love having a local spot with Mediterranean/Greek and so many vegetarian/vegan options! The owner, Sophia, is so friendly, funny and warm. She's very personable and sweet and took great care of us. Also, the falafel and hummus are to die for! read more

Saw this advertised on our drive, stating, "fresh ingredients with vegetarian/ vegan options." Disappointed in vegetarian gyro and lamb gyro. Vegetarian had old wrinkled dried carrots, the tzatziki was watered down and we paid an extra $3 each, for a side of fries, which tasted like old oil and hard. We got an old ketchup bottle with no lid and .99 center sticker on it. It was dusty too. Ordered a can of kombucha which never received the can, instead a glass filled with ice and some of the beverage. Overall disappointed and overpriced. read more

Came in for desert from the baklava case with just under an hour till closing time, was completely ignored by the person hiding behind the counter. Close up shop if you don't want to sell anything. read more

Nice little place there. Very friendly lady and wide selection of things you can eat. I'm a vegan so the selection was shorter lol. I got a soup to go and a vegetable pita I believe. Food was good. I was okay with the meal. read more

This is a great small Greek restaurant. Sophia (the owner) was very kind and personable. I highly recommend the sun-tea and the falafel. The environment is very cozy and laid back. The food was delicious and you are able to smell what she is cooking while you wait. One note is to remember to bring cash or a check because she doesn't take cards. read more

The Olive Tree - Selfie in the Olive Tree - Mediterranean Near Me - Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Sophia is amazing! She runs this great place pretty much solo. When we first walked in she was prepping baklava sheets behind the counter for the copious amounts of baklava she has for sale! She had every flavor you can imagine for dessert or a treat on the way out. My hubby had the Musaka and it was divine! I had Sophia's special/favorite which was a lamb gyro topped with fried potatoes and tons of yummy sauce. We stayed there almost three hours just talking with her about her home in Greece. She cooked us up some fresh mushrooms with sea salt and lemon juice. Those mushrooms brought actual tears to my eyes. They were so good!!!! Call ahead to make sure she is open! Small place so you'll need a reservation. If you're looking for something different and completely satisfying you have to visit the Olive Tree. read more

This woman's food is amazing. It's just such a great hole-in-the-wall place with homemade food all from scratch. It is a really casual environment too, and she is really personable--the only reason we are giving it 4 instead of 5 is because she might be a little too gregarious for us/forced her political and religious beliefs down our throats out of nowhere, while we gently said things like "everyone is different; we think ___ is okay". read more

I have been wanting to try this place for awhile and it did not disappoint. Delicious food, pro.pt and friendly service by the owner. Too full for dessert, unfortunately, becuase there was an incredible selection of Baklava. Selection of soups also impressive, I bought some to go. read more

The Olive Tree - Vegetarian Gyro Platter. - Mediterranean Near Me - Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Stopped here on the drive to NYC and the woman was so nice and accommodating to our diets (vegan). The pita was well seasoned and delicious and the falafel was not at all dry! We will 100% be back in the future, well worth the 20 minute detour! read more

Was looking for a place for lunch as we were passing through traveling, and it's rare for me to see a place with all five stars, so thought we'd give it a try. We were not disappointed. We had the lamb sandwiches and potatoes, and I haven't ever tasted a better lamb sandwich in my life. Regretfully, we couldn't have any of the delicious baklava she had available. Additionally, Sophia is great to talk to and very interesting, the perfect personality to be running such a restaurant. If you're passing through and are looking for some good, authentic Mediterranean, you really can't go wrong with this place. read more

I can't say enough about this place. I love me some Mama Sophia! Great food - I mean great. I let her choose everything, and that was a smart move on my part. If you can spend a few minutes (better yet, hours) and talk with her - do yourself a favor and do just that. Great atmosphere, food and conversation. This is the kind of restaurant I always hope I can find when I'm on business trips but rarely do. read more

The food is absolutely incredible. Everything is 100% homemade, and wonderfully fresh. Classic Greek cuisine. Sophia has brought an old Williamsport favorite back to life, and we couldn't be happier about it! read more

The Olive Tree - The Lamb gyro, with fresh homemade pita! - Mediterranean Near Me - Williamsport, Pennsylvania

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Delicious small Mediterranean cafe. Had the lamb gyro and was very satisfied. NOTE: it's located on the backside of the road, so the address is a little sneaky. read more

Unbelievably good. The best Greek food we have eaten in a long time. Adorable quaint owner operated. I would give it 6 stars.

Do you appreciate authentic , homemade , fantastic Greek food? If you like unique places and personalities , this place is for you. Support a small business where the owner cooks for you in a small atmosphere where you see it all done. Take in the taste of this unique place and support humankind for change... read more

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We saw the great reviews on Yelp and had to try. This place is a gem! Sofia is a wonder, a great cook, and hostess. My husband and I had decided on a late lunch, and we got so much more! NOW, if you are looking at a place for fast food, this is not your place...THIS place is cooked to order, and it is worth the bit of wait. Sophia cooks authentic Greek cuisine. We had Mediterranean Salads with grilled chicken and, my husband had lamb. They were awesome! We both had iced tea, that was home made as well. We left being aquainted with this warm, sweet woman and feeling we took a quick trip to Sofia's Greek Isle. What a wonderful find! We left with full bellies and hugs. read more

Lovely meal! Excellent, quaint, quiet place. A great place for friends to catch up and take time. Sophia was wonderful and prepared the delicious food right in front of us. Made to order with space between appetizer and entree to be ready for the next plate , make sure you have time to enjoy what she has to offer. read more

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Created a Yelp account just to rate this restaurant. Absolutely amazing food, but even better owner with fantastic stories. I hardly ever write reviews but anyone who wants a truly authentic and delicious Greek meal has to stop by and see Sophia. The moussaka, tzatziki, olives, and feta immediately took me back to the Mediterranean. read more