My wife and I were beta-testing the new mystery guide when we passed this lovely place. The menu looked so good we headed in and we're very lucky to get a table! Very advisable to book.The food was amazing. My wife had the BBQ pulled pork gorilla and said it was the most succulent she'd ever had. I had the vegetarian burrito which was extremely tasty. We both had hash brown fries which are now one of our favourites.We even loved the swivel chairs.
Susi Bauer
Their vegan breakfast is huge and delicious, the atmosphere is neat and I like their decor.Can recommend as a great brunch spot, especially if you're very hungry (though they offer smaller portions too)✨
Panda H
Olives is a great breakfast experience. Bacon sandwich toasted was great. Standard service from staff. Clean and tidy place, would return. Thanks teamDietary restrictions: Provides oat and soya milk
Sharon Jane
I absolutely love this place, it can get quite busy but I've always been able to get a table. The food is amazing, and you get plenty of it. Best place for a cooked breakfast in Norwich that I've found so far, it's definitely not cheap but not overpriced either. The produce they use is really good too.
barry newman
First time to Olives. Had toast and scrambled egg and a lovely toffee warmer coffee. Had one of the last seats proving how good this cafe is. Homely, staff friendly, didn't have to wait long.I didn't have time time have a larger meal unfortunately, shame as the bread was first class and scrambled egg delicious. Coffee perfect for a winters weather day (even though its the 2nd day of Spring!)Highly recommended ?Vegetarian options: Don't know as not one
CJ Gahagan
We absolutely love Olives. Great food and quite a relaxed cafe atmosphere. Love the music choice too. No frills, just good.
Steve Mynott
Food fine although expensive and tea was weak. Most serving staff were friendly and helpful, but sadly the experience spoilt by the extreme rudeness of the older waitress.
Sue Mynott
We had a fairly poor experience at this cafe. The older, rather arrogant wench-in-charge is the root of the problems I believe, as the rest of the serving staff were pleasant and helpful. We came in, there were plenty of tables. We had not been able to use the booking system to reserve a table, despite having tried. We are grudgingly allowed to have one of the many open tables if we promised to be out in an hour. We were done in 30 minutes, why does she think people want to sit in her cafe all day?The coffee was bitter, probably a cheap arabica/robusta mix. The teabag was low quality and the pot a) was damaged b) poured more tea on the table than in my husband's cup. The person setting the menu is fixated on hash browns. They seem to come with or in almost everything. The sausages in my "No Nonsense" breakfast and the eggs were ok. The streaky bacon did taste better than it looked. Bubble and squeak was greasy and had no flavour. Plate finished with 2 pieces of fried bread, 1 slice of white toast. I wouldn't come back.
Cath JOHNSTONE
I do love everything about Olives. We usually visit on weekends but this was a midweek visit for my friend's birthday. The food is always delicious (it's nice to have proper, imaginative vegan food). The staff are always friendly and attentive. and I love the decor 10/10
Whilst I do like an English breakfast, it's not my absolute favourite, but the breakfast burrito here was excellent. Friendly service and a nice location; would certainly recommend for breakfast or lunch.
Mph
Good morning let start off with great service that was also verry frindly lots of smiling staff?Food was enjoyable would definitely be back whenever back in town.Atmosphere got 4 stars due to was a bit to smokey from the kitchen now and then and the foged up windows could not look outside. Tip when ordering OJ ask for little ice. I felt mine was little to over iced but hay gave me ice water after the OJ was drank..
Carol A
We came and had the breakfast burritos. They were delicious. Dogs are welcome here and they have a little water bowl available for them.
Peter Lucas
One of the best places in the city for Breakfast. Excellent Vegan breakfast options, fresh orange juice, great service and atmosphere. Lived in Norwich for years and always make sure to visit at least once a month.
My wife and I were beta-testing the new mystery guide when we passed this lovely place. The menu looked so good we headed in and we're very lucky to get a table! Very advisable to book.The food was amazing. My wife had the BBQ pulled pork gorilla and said it was the most succulent she'd ever had. I had the vegetarian burrito which was extremely tasty. We both had hash brown fries which are now one of our favourites.We even loved the swivel chairs.
Their vegan breakfast is huge and delicious, the atmosphere is neat and I like their decor.Can recommend as a great brunch spot, especially if you're very hungry (though they offer smaller portions too)✨
Olives is a great breakfast experience. Bacon sandwich toasted was great. Standard service from staff. Clean and tidy place, would return. Thanks teamDietary restrictions: Provides oat and soya milk
I absolutely love this place, it can get quite busy but I've always been able to get a table. The food is amazing, and you get plenty of it. Best place for a cooked breakfast in Norwich that I've found so far, it's definitely not cheap but not overpriced either. The produce they use is really good too.
First time to Olives. Had toast and scrambled egg and a lovely toffee warmer coffee. Had one of the last seats proving how good this cafe is. Homely, staff friendly, didn't have to wait long.I didn't have time time have a larger meal unfortunately, shame as the bread was first class and scrambled egg delicious. Coffee perfect for a winters weather day (even though its the 2nd day of Spring!)Highly recommended ?Vegetarian options: Don't know as not one
We absolutely love Olives. Great food and quite a relaxed cafe atmosphere. Love the music choice too. No frills, just good.
Food fine although expensive and tea was weak. Most serving staff were friendly and helpful, but sadly the experience spoilt by the extreme rudeness of the older waitress.
We had a fairly poor experience at this cafe. The older, rather arrogant wench-in-charge is the root of the problems I believe, as the rest of the serving staff were pleasant and helpful. We came in, there were plenty of tables. We had not been able to use the booking system to reserve a table, despite having tried. We are grudgingly allowed to have one of the many open tables if we promised to be out in an hour. We were done in 30 minutes, why does she think people want to sit in her cafe all day?The coffee was bitter, probably a cheap arabica/robusta mix. The teabag was low quality and the pot a) was damaged b) poured more tea on the table than in my husband's cup. The person setting the menu is fixated on hash browns. They seem to come with or in almost everything. The sausages in my "No Nonsense" breakfast and the eggs were ok. The streaky bacon did taste better than it looked. Bubble and squeak was greasy and had no flavour. Plate finished with 2 pieces of fried bread, 1 slice of white toast. I wouldn't come back.
I do love everything about Olives. We usually visit on weekends but this was a midweek visit for my friend's birthday. The food is always delicious (it's nice to have proper, imaginative vegan food). The staff are always friendly and attentive. and I love the decor 10/10
Good choice, nice ingredients, historic
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Excellent and very filling
Whilst I do like an English breakfast, it's not my absolute favourite, but the breakfast burrito here was excellent. Friendly service and a nice location; would certainly recommend for breakfast or lunch.
Good morning let start off with great service that was also verry frindly lots of smiling staff?Food was enjoyable would definitely be back whenever back in town.Atmosphere got 4 stars due to was a bit to smokey from the kitchen now and then and the foged up windows could not look outside. Tip when ordering OJ ask for little ice. I felt mine was little to over iced but hay gave me ice water after the OJ was drank..
We came and had the breakfast burritos. They were delicious. Dogs are welcome here and they have a little water bowl available for them.
One of the best places in the city for Breakfast. Excellent Vegan breakfast options, fresh orange juice, great service and atmosphere. Lived in Norwich for years and always make sure to visit at least once a month.