I wish I could love this place. It's really cute and while the food is OK (I had an egg sandwich which was nothing special), but it's just incredibly overpriced. I understand they're in Soho, but this is highway robbery. I would return for the sandwich if it weren't so overpriced. read more

Olives is a cool early morning sandwich shop that has a really yummy avocado toast. I come here often when I am in the city because of the closeness and convenience to the apartment I stay at on Prince. However, I don't think their prices justify their food on the menu. read more

Let me just start off by saying - if you are looking to be lazy and order up some serious lunch delivery, look no further than Olive's. Especially if you work in the following neighborhoods: Anywhere in (the)... - West Village - South Village - Greenwich Village - SoHo - NoHo - NoLita - Little Italy Most of (the)... - Meatpacking District - Chinatown - TriBeCa Some of the... - East Village (sans Alphabet City) - Lower East Side Seriously. Count 'em - twelve hoods! The net they've cast over this huge chunk of Below-14th-St.-Manhattan (see photo) might just be the most expansive delivery jurisdiction for a tiny-ass sandwich place I've ever seen. And I've seen a lot of sandwich places. Not to mention, their website is especially easy to navigate if you'd prefer to place an order online. Which also means you don't need to call and talk to anyone, a plus if you generally despise people. Honestly, once I discovered their delivery prowess, I simply stopped visiting Olive's in person. Sure, it's quaint and cute and country-kitchen-esque on the inside, but it's also cramped as hell come mealtime. Anyway, now that I've fully convinced you where to order lunch from today, let me give offer you a few sandwich suggestions. The Ancho Chili Rubbed Steak is not for the faint of heart. Now, it ain't some sloppy sammy the size of your arm (um, but those can be delicious, too, please). Even when you start to unwrap it from the bag, it appears to be half the size of what you thought it was once that last layer of paper's been peeled back. But I warn you - do not underestimate this one due to its small, compact stature. With grilled onions tucked between tightly packed, thinly sliced, peppery steak and oozing jalapeno jack cheese and chipotle mayo, all on a white baguette perfect for palming, this one packs quite the punch. Think of it as the Manny Pacquiao of sandwiches. It'll knock you out before you know what hit you. And then win a Congressional election in the Philippines. This is just how the world of sandwiches (and boxing) works. Although not quite the indulgent affair of the Ancho-sammy, the Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast is just as delicious. A hearty square of rosemary focaccia, gripping tender slices of anti-biotic and hormone-free chicken covered in that same chipotle mayo and a super fresh tomato, this number can sneak up on you all its own. Except this one's a little more seductive and Spanish about it, more like Don Flamenco from the original NES Punch-Out! than Manny. It'll be easier if you just pretend you know what I'm talkin' about. Post-Thanksgiving (and other random days throughout the year), Olive's also offers a special sandwich with roasted turkey, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Now it's recommended all the same, however, sadly, I don't have a boxer (real-life or fictional) to assign to this one. It's Thanksgiving-themed. It's not gettin' in a ring of any kind. It's passing out on the couch with its jeans unzipped. OK, so let's recap. I've decided on your lunch for three workdays out of five, pending specials, (not to mention, providing delightful boxer analogies along the way) and I've managed to find out how you can sit on your ass and not talk to anyone and still have food delivered to you (with good odds your 'hood is covered). Seriously, what else do you want from me? Go order yourself an Olive's sandwich already! read more

Olive's - Delivery Area - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty decent grab and go sandwich spot. They have a wide variety of pre-made sandwiches stacked like pyramids under the counter. I appreciated the presentation and speediness of the employees, but the overall quality of the food was leaving much to be desired. I ordered a chicken beast sandwich. It honestly tasted a bit like airplane food. But not bad airplane food. It was good tasting airplane food but it gave me that aeronautical texture. It was pretty hefty and had a lot of veggies and meat for the price but it was just overall very bland. The chicken was also extremely dry, but I'm not going to complain given the size, price, and speed. read more

**THIS IS A SECOND ATTEMPT TO REVIEW THEIR NEW LOCATION ON PRINCE, WHICH YELP INCORRECTLY AND INEXPLICABLY MERGED WITH THEIR ORIGINAL PRINCE LOCATION DESPITE MENTION IN THE REVIEW ITSELF*** Really confused by Olive's. They seem to open & close locations in the SoHo area at a great clip, and not maintain their website or Yelp presence accordingly (I marked 3 listings closed just before writing this). I passed this one the day it opened (not realizing that because they have another location just up Prince), but didn't drop in, then tried finding it on Yelp with no luck (just the 120 Prince location), so on my return visit, they informed me of a promo with the 120 Prince predecessor (which is still open), where a $10 purchase at that one gets you a free cookie and/or coffee at this one just across Prince. I wasn't really into that, so I just made some conversation with the friendly staff and scored a small chocolate chip cookie that they'd made specifically for the promo. It was decent for $1.63, bbut definitely didn't convince me to try other offerings. read more

Olive's - small chocolate chip cookie $1.63 or free with previous $10 purchase at the other Prince St Location - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

In a rush I stopped in today to pick up a salad and my eye was drawn to the beautiful tomatoes in the special Olive's Little Bites: Joe's Mozzarella, Red and Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes, Fusilli Pesto, Roasted Vegetables, Mixed Greens, and Parmesan Crostini with Balsamic-Shallot Vinaigrette. When the counter person rang me up and it was $15.50 + tax I almost told her she could keep the damn salad. I'm glad I didn't, because this salad is absolutely wonderful and worth every penny. The salad is massive and could easily serve for two meals. All the components were great and well portioned; I especially liked the little bit of pesto pasta in the salad. The only component which wasn't fantastic was the mozzarella, which is the same mozzarella they use in their sandwiches and I think is subpar. read more

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Sandwich is decent but the prices are absurd. Literally it is 3x the price of a bodega bacon egg and cheese. Who thought that was a good idea? Like it's comical how expensive the breakfast is. This is a bad joke and an affront to the cultural institution that is the bacon egg and cheese. I do not wish my children to grow up in a thirteen dollar bacon egg and cheese world; additionally, a world where that bacon egg and cheese is a six out of ten. I'm currently grieving the death of my bank account and the lukewarm experience that my taste buds have endured. NYC is a strong resilient city, built by proud people wanting the best for the next generation. That is not this sandwich. That is not this deli. Please direct donations to your local bodega. Don't make the same mistake I did. Run while you are able. read more

I am so over this place... But still great place to grab croissant or cookies! Other than that, what's up with the long line here, totally not worth it! read more

I had an iced tea. It was good. The place was a bit meh. Coffee and tea shops usually have working wifi and cater to those who just want to get away from everything. I'm usually all about the non-Sbux in any neighborhood. But I'll go to another coffee shop next time. read more

Sucks to see Olive's doesn't have a good rating. I love this place, been here for years - back when they were across from the Apple store. - Everyday breakfast sandwich is amazing - Any of all the lunch sandwiches are good - Staff is nice & I never have to wait long - On the expensive end compared to a few other places I go to but I'd say it's worth it - They occasional have daily specials which is always good & allow you to switch things up - Small seating area inside & outside. When I say small I mean seats like 4 people read more

Ran into this small take-out sandwich shop while strolling in Soho. The space is small and only about 5 counter seats so it's more of a take-out place. They have sandwiches,salads,dessert items and various beverages. I had the Olive's hero which consisted of copacola,salami with aged provolone and olive tapenade. It was delicious with perfect proportions of ingredients on excellent crusty sourdough bread. The peanut butter and cowboy cookies were fantastic and tasted freshly baked. They were crispy style cookies. The carrot cake sandwich stole the show and for only 4.50 could easily feed 2 people. It was two carrot cake cookies sandwich between cream cheese frosting. Very rich and decadent. They serve outstanding coffee from Counter Culture roasters which is one of the best roasters in the nation. There prices are decent considering the quality and location. Service was cheerful and friendly. Worth a visit for a quick bite on the go. read more

Every time a disappointment but its convenient. Overpriced. Totally unaccomdating. Staff seems miserable.

Olive's is a quaint corner coffee shop blending in with the streets of SoHo. They have coffee drinks, prepared foods, baked goods, and some hot foods to order. The coffee was great! The lemon cake was also great, with a smooth texture and the right amount of brightness from the lemon. The inside is small, with very limited seating. There is a counter to sit at with the windows open, which is perfect for crisp mornings like today. Pricey for coffee. read more

Olive's - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Great sandwiches. Looks like a mom and pop place. It's one of those places where people never stop coming in!!! They are a bit expensive, but if you go for the half sandwiches you get to try another one if you are still hungry! Black olive paste is yumi!! read more

i have a bit of a love-hate relationship with Olive's. I love them because...THEY HAVE STUMPTOWN. I hate them because...they charge so much more for the Stumptown. A "large" here costs more than the actual large at Stumptown. I've been spoiled by working 2 avenues away from Stumptown for months and now that I'm not there anymore, I go through mornings where I just NEED a good cup of coffee (none of that Green Mountain KCup stuff!). Until I can get my fix somewhere else in the Soho area, Olive's it is. read more

Overrated. Artisan priced food without the taste. Service can be rude. Recommendations for unpretentious soho establishments 2 blocks away: - Birdbath Neighborhood Green Bakery - Once Upon A Tart read more

I've stopped by here for years and have never been disappointed. Everything is so fresh, the sandwiches are amazing. Reasonably priced for the area I don't know what other reviewers expect for Soho. read more

The line extending past the building dictated I eat here for lunch. I ordered the "Ancho chili rubbed steak with melted jalapeño jack and grilled onions on a white baguette," which I had to wait a few minutes for (unlike most of their premade lunch fare). The sandwich was good, although the description sounded more impressive than it tasted. read more

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Solid food but the service is non existent! I waited at the register for like what seemed like forever before some one greeted me and took my order. Finally an unfriendly lady took my order and charged me $7.50 for a breakfast sandwich of egg, cheese and bacon on a roll. Hey at least it tasted good! read more

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Ok, I've been living in Soho for about a year and a half now and I always pass by this place everyday when I am walking my dog. First off, this place is so cute and the aesthetic of it is so pleasing. SECOND OFF, the cold brew coffee on tap is chefs kiss and it is most DEFINITELY the best coffee around. I am a die hard black cold brew/nitro cold brew fanatic and this hits differently. Also, I got the turkey sammy which is divine and it's so flavorful. And the vegetarian soup(special of the day) is delicious and I dipped the sandwich in it and now I'm packed full of flavor-town deliciousness. 10/10 recommend. EVERYONE GO RIGHT NOW. read more

Olive's never disappoints. I hold a special place in my heart for Avotoast, and I'm always looking for new and exciting takes on the delicacy. Olive's sprinkles some Feta on each of the corners of the 7-Grain Bread and adds roasted tomatoes in the middle with some Chia Seeds throughout. The initial bite into this beautiful creation was flavorful and filled with hits of fresh lemon. I'm not particularly a citrus kind of person, but this truly enhanced the overall flavor. I generally bring my breakfast to work, but if your an Avotoast lover - add this to your bucketlist. read more

Olive's - the most perfect avotoast there ever was, courtesy of Olive's - a splash of citrus with every bite :) - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Do not order the tuna sandwich! I was expecting a soft and refreshing tuna sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes and of course some mayonnaise but there was no sauce present. I asked her to add tomatoes and lettuce so it can taste like a classic tuna sandwich and she said classic it comes with tomatoes... then she said it's a sandwich. Of course I know it's a sandwich. And the sandwich sucked. So dry never coming back. read more

Was looking for a quick bite to eat. Not only were there no seats to eat, I wasn't impressed with the dry flavor less shiitake mushrooms on my sandwich. The bread was extremely hard... and the sandwich over all needed way more flavor... and it made my belly hurt... read more

I had food poisoning from the chicken salad sandwich today. I've really wanted to love this place because everyone's always friendly and I live in the neighborhood. But food poisoning is really not fun so... don't eat here. Unless you like living life on the edge and enjoy the risk of food poisoning. read more

I love their sandwiches here my absolute favorite is Olive's Hero. Delicious strong kick of flavors plus the copa and genoa salami taste great together. It is a bit on the pricier but I do think you get what you paid for. read more

Amazing service - every single person who works here is simply lovely - always smiling, always helpful. Thank you!

I have never been so poorly treated by anyone serving food before. I ordered a 1/2 mozzarella special, and the guy gave me a huge attitude! When he asked me what cookie I wanted (the menu says "Today's" cookie--very vague, indeed), I asked for one that I soon learned was not part of the combo. No joke, the service person scoffed in my face and pointed to another set of cookies. I have never been scoffed at by anyone working in the service industry for not knowing something. You would think an overpriced mediocre-tasting sandwich shop would deliver on service, at minimum. I am disgusted by the people who work here and will not be bringing my business here as well as all my other coworkers who like to come here who work right around the corner. Shameful. read more

What a cocksucking shithole. Seriously. The only reason to go here is if you want to punish yourself for not being decisive and ordering shrimp tacos from Calexico, and instead, want to stuff your gullet with stale bread and poorly conceived sandwiches. read more

There are a bunch of people behind the counter when I walk in. I order one cup of coffee. Then I go to the next person to pay. Then I watch as 5 people forget about my coffee, forget how to pour coffee, forget how I ordered my coffee. I walk out 5 minutes later. Seriously? read more

I use to like you, Olive's. You were one of the better places in the area to order lunch from. This was until I was the second victim in my office to one of your employee's credit card scams. Twice in the past 5 months has someone in my office realized there were fraudulent charges on their debit cards after eating at Olive's. This needs to change. It probably has to do with their online ordering system which requires a zip code. THEN the delivery person makes a carbon copy of the actual card you used to purchase the meal with... Olive's, why do you think this is a GOOD idea? Never again. read more

It's a good place for a quick lunch or a salad. They aren't bad, they just are pricey for nothing special. I've had a few of their soups, a couple of the salads over lunch breaks, but really, they don't have a lot in the way of gluten free options. Additionally, their staff is a bit rude, even when during the times where there was no one in the store. If you have better options, go there. read more

1:41pm: Working at the store. Stomach lets out a rumble to end all rumbles. Lunch time! 1:43: Put the "Will return in five minutes" sign on the shop door. 1:44: Nearly hit by a rogue taxicab. Give him the what-for and promptly trip on sassy heels. 1:50: Elbow my way to the cashier at Olive's. Can't say my order fast enough. See big stacks of cookies. Remind myself that chocolate has mood-elevating chemical properties. "Gimme one. Dat one." 1:51: Get my brown bag. Elbow my way out. Trip again on sassy heels and nearly eat concrete. 2:00: Dig into my slice of Potato and Leek Quiche with a Mesclun Greens and Cantaloupe Salad and a shortbread-esque Chocolate Chip Cookie ($9.80) and experience bliss. Everything tastes indulgent and weighs lightly on the tummy. 2:01: Nom nom nom. 2:02: Nom nom nom. 2:03: Nom nom nom... read more

BEWARE ALL PEOPLE WITH FOOD ALLERGIES. Today was the second time I ordered from Olive's and called to confirm their soup was gluten free. On both occasions, they confirmed with the chef and said that it was. The first time, the soup arrived with pasta in it. Fail. The second time, I got half way through the soup when my stomach started killing me. So I called them back and asked again. Sure enough, there was bread in the puree. They simply offered me a sorry and hung up the phone. Food allergies are no joke and a restaurant that doesn't care enough their patrons to know what's going into their food? No thank you. read more

Delicious sandwiches and soups Fresh coffee Fast friendly service Very reasonable prices considering the neighborhood read more

If any sandwich shop could make me fall in love with a vegetarian sandwich, then it would be at Olive's. Now, that's something to brag about. Their Thursday Special sandwich consists of a healthy helping of sliced avocados, sprouts, red onions, lettuce, tomatoes and thin slices of sharp cheddar smothered in chipotle mayo on seven grain bread. What?! No meat, you say? I can see you gagging in front of your computer screen, but if you think about the polka dot bikini you have sitting in your closet or those recently purchased pair of swim trunks, you'll reconsider. The line during lunch time will snake outside the small space, but it goes by fairly quickly due to the professionally trained staff, who can whip out your order in a flash. The daily selection and standard menu are all written on the chalkboard and I can safely say that I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've tried here (Olive's Hero, Vegetarian White Bean soup, Artichoke sandwich on Pizza Bianca and the chocolate chip cookie). Prices aren't cheap, but quality of the ingredients used in each food item is apparent. For a quick lunch option in the Soho area, Olive's is a safe bet. Walk around in the tourist infested streets of Soho with your Olive's brown paper bag and you'll feel like a New Yorker. Guaranteed. read more

Everything here looks really well made and high end. You'll see combinations that you won't find else where and you would wonder why no one else though to it before? Then you finally step up and order one of these fancy sandwiches and pay for said overpriced sandwich. In my case it was Ancho Chili Rubbed Steak which required a ten minute wait. However I eagerly awaited for this sandwich. Then I finally saw a tiny sandwich being packaged up and I just starting praying it wasn't my sandwich. I was thinking to myself, please please, don't tell me I paid ten bucks for a super tiny sandwich even if it meant I would have to wait longer. Unfortunately I did. The bread here was alright and look delicious since it was toasted. However the sandwich was pretty tasteless. The steak nor the cheese looked good or taste good. I am not sure if it was suppose to be spicy or not but it wasn't to me. Then you realize why these combination of sandwiches are not common. The favors just don't work together. They just sound good to our ears and in our minds. read more

Arrogant!!!! Told me to go to Starbucks when I asked to froth my milk for an iced latte. Stumptown refuses to make coffee this way.. I am not a newbie to Cafe, they are a foolish group at Olives Wki def: Latte From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A latte (/lte/ or /læte/)[1][2] is a coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk. read more

I tried this cafe for lunch today. Man at counter was so rude i will never go back! Ordered the shiitake mushroom sandwich It was salty and tasteless And very overpriced read more

Can be someone more rude and unfriendly that the guy that takes your order??? Regardless that they charge $9.50 for a regular bagel with scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese, they give you that attitude. This is my LAST time here. read more

The staff is not very friendly and it is laughably overpriced. I asked to add turkey to my sandwich and it was an extra $10?! yikes.