Just started working in Crystal Lake and have been trying out the restaurants in the area, had the fried chicken sandwich it was amazing! Very cute diner, definitely recommend! Even bought a 6pack for the cooks since they were busy and seemed they deserved a drink! read more

Fantastic service every time! Their menu still offers original favorites plus great new specials. The option of a cocktail if I want it is a big plus too. Best of luck to the new owners. I love the fresh changes they have already brought. read more

Cafe Olympic is a great place to eat. We recently had the cafe cater my daughter's baby shower and all the guests really enjoyed the food. We had two different wraps, salad, and mac and cheese. The mac and cheese is amazing. Instead of having a cake, we had cinnamon rolls. The cafe Is known for them and they did not disappoint. The whole experience, including ordering and deliver, was wonderful and easy. My husband and I have been ordering takeout from Cafe Olympic throughout the Pandemic and it has always been great. read more

It really pains me to write this review as Olympic has been a Sunday breakfast favorite of ours for almost fifteen years and we are so fond of the long term wait staff that we consider them as friends. But we have eaten there three times since the ownership change and over the course we have seen the menu change, the portions smaller, food just mediocre and the service from the kitchen slow at best. Right now all that I can say about Olympic is thank heavens for Andy's. read more

We don't like the fact that you have change the menu. The wait time is ridiculous. The waitress are as always amazing. We love them. We just don't like the whole new menu and taste of the food. Sorry. Also alcohol doesn't need to be at this restaurant it just is a family diner. We loved the old menu and the way it tasted. We hope you luck. We will be just go elsewhere. Sorry read more

I have been eating here periodically since my company moved to Crystal Lake in December. The food and atmosphere in the restaurant has always been great. Now as we sit on our third week of the majority of our office working from home due to the coronavirus the few of us that get to remain in the office have ordered from Olympic at least 6 times. The food has been just as great as when I was sitting in the restaurant. They have not missed a beat in providing great service. Our order has been correct and ready on time every time. We have tried the daily special which have all been great and had an occasional piece of pie which was equally great. Keep up the good work. We are pulling for you and hope you make a full recovery after we can all get back to normal whatever that is. Cali Turkey Sandwich is what I order and it is great! read more

Really like the new menu. Food is really good. Quality and attention paid to a basic breakfast/lunch diner fare. I would strongly suggest, losing the Lipton tea. They have good coffee, tea drinkers deserve the same attention. read more

Food is DEEEE-LISH!! Barb is awesome! She was friendly and had a giant smile on her face!! Awesome gravy !!

Amazing service and food. Good portions and home baked pies and muffins. Great to see the owners behind the counter and in the kitchen. A must visit diner! read more

Cafe Olympic - New American Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

This place has got the best fries. They are so crispy as if they are double fried. With a side of ranch it's absolute heaven. Very good diner feel food, always packed on the weekend. They've also adapted very well in this post pandemic world providing stellar curbside to go service. read more

This is my all time favorite brekkie place. The servers are SO nice, the food is SO dank, the vibes are SO chill. 10/10 would eat here every day if I lived close read more

Enjoyed a beautiful weekday mourning on the patio at this restaurant. Service was fantastic Food was hot and quickly served. Will definitely return read more

I just recently moved from Crystal Lake to Dallas Texas. And I found café Olympic on Yelp for whatever reason. I must say, café Olympic is by far the best diner I have ever been to. And there are a lot of good diners no doubt, the café Olympic is very consistent in both quality and quantity of their food. Their service has always been impeccable in the 16 years I lived in Crystal Lake. If I ever make it back., I will definitely go to Café Olympic. Keep it up! You guys are great. read more

First time here love it people are very very nice good service fast service with a smile on their face they had the biscuits and gravy they were excellent I have to give them five stars the coffee definitely I would give it more if I could not too strong Just perfect you need to come and try and very nice atmosphere definitely will come back read more

Outstanding staff combined with creative, extremely flavor creations such as the marinated chicken sandwich and cheeseburger soup keep me coming back. read more

I live in Crystal Lake and used to love Olympic Cafe (previous owners). I haven't been there for awhile but was my favorite for pancakes & turkey clubs. All there food was delicious!! I went there yesterday (new owners). I wanted to try the "Bacon Me Crazy" sandwich I saw on Chicago's Best. We had to sit outside with the bees. A bee landed in my daughter's apple juice. My brother ordered a skillet & asked for crispy hash browns. When he got his order they weren't crispy. Soup came with the Bacon me Crazy, it was cold when she gave it to me. My daughter ordered Choc. Chip pancakes, an extra $1.50 for chocolate chips. It took a long time to get our food too, like 1/2 hour. The food was mediocre at best. Needless to say $50 later for 3 people for a mediocre breakfast at best, I will not be returning to my once favorite place in CL! Miss the old owners. read more

I was there this morning for breakfast. It took 40 minutes to get our food. The coffee was barely warm. We have been trying to give this place a shot since the owners switched hands a few years ago but with the new owners the service is horrible. We loved it before with the old owners but we can not longer support this place. With the slow service and cold food it is not worth the price. read more

Great sweet. Patriot Waffle best waffle in a long long time. Don't skip the whipped cream! Great savory. Gravy on biscuits and hash browns was outstanding. Seriously, the gravy! Great coffee. Excellent service. And an awesome diner atmosphere. read more

Cafe Olympic - New American Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

First time getting food from here. Put in a to go order and arrived at the quoted time. Waited an additional 20 minutes for the food. Got home and two bites into eating found a piece of hair in the wrap. Will never be back. read more

Cafe Olympic has done a total 180 since the new owners took over. The food is beyond amazing, the atmosphere is superb and the staff is always so kind and considerate. Have dietary restrictions and being vegan, they are more than accommodating. Absolutely one of the best (if not the best) restaurants in Crystal Lake and a must read more

This location was recommended by a few people since we are newer to the area. We went in to try their breakfast and it was busy but it's because it's pretty small. No problem, we waited a few minutes. The service was very good but the food is where my husband and I found the disappointment. We both ordered the Olympic combo and a side of corned beef hash. The corned beef hash was undercook and so was the hash browns. My eggs were also undercooked (wanted over medium but they came out pretty slimy the white part). Biscuits and gravy was good. The portions are very large! We always try something twice so we will give them another try maybe lunch. read more

Great breakfast, great local coffee, and a great staff. Cafe Olympic is one of our go to breakfast spots

Olympic has been a breakfast/lunch favorite for many years. We love the longterm waitstaff that have always been personable and friendly. On this visit, service from the usual staff was stellar as always. The food is a different story...we have eaten here two times since the ownership change and the food is just mediocre. My beloved chicken rice soup is ruined... thick and bland tasting with a strong onion flavor. Where is that hint of lemon and deliciousness of the past. Wah!!!! And my tuna melt... why is the tuna salad heavy on onion taste as well too? Disappointed in the food changes. Not for the better. read more

Cute little diner with nostalgic feel yet delicious and modern fare. Dined at 8:00 am upon opening this morning with our milk and peanut allergic child. His vegan pancakes were the first on the grill and he was safely able to enjoy the vegan pancakes, bacon and fresh fruit. Anyone who has allergies knows how difficult and stressful it can be to eat out (especially breakfast). It was an absolutely wonderful experience! Thanks Carrie for the great service!! read more

This was our first time visiting this diner. The staff were very friendly. Nothing to complain about there. The food was okay at best. Two in our party got sick from the food and a third had obviously moldy bread served to him. Spoiled food should not be in your inventory. We also waited about 45 minutes to get our food. There was no excuse for that. Not worth coming back to and can't recommend this to anyone. Two stars only because the staff was friendly. read more

It is a diner and I review it as such. I don't compare it to the great sushi place nearby. That's stupid. Great attentive service, food was super quick and tasty. I didn't eat too much because it was all good. It was half full (see my optimism?) which may have been why it was so quick. Not sure. I came from the metra train which is nearby. Solid all around. Smiles leaving. Thanks C.O. read more

I will give the two stars because in the past I've had good service and good food, but my latest experience was not so good. We usually go for breakfast because their breakfast is great. But we decided to go for late lunch. It was about 1:15p and I had noticed the sign that said half off a burger with the purchase of a beverage between 11am and 2 pm. I love burgers and would probably get it anyway but that sold me! The service was ok, the drinks tasted watered down and the food was ok, but not on par with their breakfast. Good to know we, we just won't hit this place up for lunch again. Or so I thought. I noticed the server didn't put the half off on the burger on the check. No big deal. I'll take the check to the guy behind the cashier. I inquired about the half off burger. He responds as he looks over the check and I'm paraphrasing. "If you order a beverage and between 11 and 2." It was 2:03p, we'd been in there since 1:15p and I did order a beverage. I couldn't believe it as he continued to just ring it up at the full price and gave me my change without even looking me in the face. We simply said thank you and walked out. There are plenty of good places in Crystal Lake, and this one will never get our business again. read more

What a Diner should be all ways good and consistent, every town should have a Cafe Olympic but great local treasures are getting harder and harder to find. We didn't realize how much we loved it until we moved away, and now we miss it allot. Love the Pancakes and they have the best sausage anywhere. There is something special about a local place like this and I hope the neighborhood appreciates it. read more

Cash only!!! Welcome to your typical Greek diner. The previous reviews are right, the best breakfast around. Great service, huge portions and quality food. read more

I'm only giving this one star because I have to. First of all, my MIL has lived in this city since 1978, I have lived here since 2006. This was her first visit, because I raved about their food and biscuits and gravy. We visited this restaurant yesterday also with my 9 month old son, who was in a stroller. We walked in, did not get greeted, but yet got a nasty look from the gentleman at the counter. Whatever, went and sat down at a table. Another group of ladies came in after we did, they were greeted and visited by a waitress promptly with menus and drinks, while we just sat there with nothing. No glance, no waitress even after I tried to catch their attention. Seriously???? Come on Olympic. We've been here lots of Times and this was the worst possible service I have ever encountered ANYWHERE. I honestly think they were perturbed because I brought my son in. We will definitely not be going back, and I will be telling everyone about our rude, discriminatory experience. Too bad because your food is good. That's where the 1 star really came from. read more

Stopped in today after knowing the place has been taken over Under New Management. The staff was super friendly, service was on point, and the food was delicious! Especially the homemade cinnamon buns and muffins! Pretty sure this is going be our new spot for family breakfast outings!! read more

We had a great experience at the "new" Cafe Olympic for brunch recently. The French toast was great, and the hash browns were an absolute standout - cooked and seasoned perfectly. My husband had a patty melt with bacon, and declared it delicious. The Cafe also has mimosas, bloodies, and liquor with mixers, which makes it a better competitor with other downtown establishments. We had great service from Rosie and Anthony, and the chef checked on us (we were there at an odd time when it was slow). We will be making this a regular spot in our rotation, and definitely bringing the kids next time. read more

Been going here for forever, along with all of my extended family. Love this place. Pete is the best! Go Cubs! read more

Cafe Olympic - Meat Lover's Skillet! - New American Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

What a wonderful family owned and run place for any meal. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner this place will provide a tasty and hearty plate of food. I had a Julienne Salad that I couldn't finish and my friend that eats there at least 3 times a week had a cold plate of Coleslaw, Egg salad and Tuna salad it also was more food than he could eat. Good Food, Warm Atmosphere makes this a neighborhood place if you're close by you should eat there read more

One of the most terrific little Greek mom & pop owned places... Here's where you can get as good of a breakfast or lunch as you can get in any Greek mom & pop place anywhere... My favorite, although not for breakfast, is their homemade cream of chicken rice soup, along with a grilled cheese (their sandwiches come with fries or chips, and an excellent cole slaw)... For breakfast, you can't go wrong with the ham & cheese omelette in my opinion. Seriously people, this is one of those places where you can order whatever your favorite thing is from off the menu, pancakes, eggs-over-easy, whatever it is, and you'll be happy with the result. It's about as good as it gets, Olympia's just one of those kinds of places read more

Best biscuits and gravy this side of the Ohio river!! Big servings, awesome pancakes what is it with the maple syrup its so good you want to use a straw lol. Country fried stake, eggs, omelets, hash browns, wait staff, coffee and you'll probably take something home. We drive 20 miles to eat here and it's totally worth it. Only down side is cash only but they have a cash machine. Small, a few tight booths, wait time, they have a bar, don't come when church is getting out. It breakfast lunch only. read more

This place has been here forever and is a great place for a quick lunch. They have a good turkey avocado sandwhich which tastes great without the meat. I would love to see some more meatless options on the menu, and more meat alternatives. Otherwise, this is a solid place for a lunch that does not dissapoint. read more

Amazing. Homemade food well worth the wait. Super friendly staff. Always service with a smile. Owner is awesome and always in a wonderful mood. Food is top notch. read more

I have been coming to this place for years... The food is always warm and fantastic. The service is always prompt as well! I have driven hundreds of miles just to eat here! read more

Every meal is excellent but the cinnamon rolls are the best I have ever had! They provided curbside pickup for an exceptional Christmas dinner. read more