Olive’s
“When Howie (Howard the barista) hands over my double shot soy latte my eyes literally roll back in my head with relief and delight.”
“I have worked in Brookfield place for nearly 2 years now and their coffee never disappoints.”
“Today I actually went with the smoked turkey sandwich which was recommended by Luna.”
Olive’s
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
7 reviews
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I stopped here twice Thursday.
Love the fact there is plenty of seating and the coffee isn't too shabby.
Second time round a gentleman came up and asked how my soy latte was. ..I didn't really look up and just answered truthfully that it could have beeen hotter.
Oh boy i realise its the guy that served me . He introduces himself as the owner we engage in some chit chat about coffee and buisness.
Next thing I know a new hot coffee appears on my table from another member of staff compliments of the house.
Now that's good customer service.
I've worked in Hudson Eats for almost 2 years and pass by this place all the time, yet I've only ever gotten espresso, coffee, or their cool nitro (nitrogen coffee) drink.
Today I actually went with the smoked turkey sandwich which was recommended by Luna. The description doesn't describe anything ingenious, just a plain ol' turkey bacon sandwich. But it's actually a really tasty sandwich. The bacon is cooked perfectly – not too crispy and not too chewy. The turkey isn't skimped and stays true to its name with the smokiness. There were a lot of things in this sandwich, so for it to hold together during the entire meal was impressive (for me at least :D) Now, don't get me wrong, this isn't the best sandwich I've ever eaten in my life, but you've gotta appreciate the good ingredients they put in there.
If you're around the area, come by for a tasty sandwich made with fresh ingredients, oh and great quality coffee!
Definitely coming up with an update of other things on the menu!
I work nearby and regularly get breakfast at Olive's. They make amazing breakfast sandwiches. I always get the Everyday Special with bacon, Vermont sharp cheddar, and eggs.
It's so good. So tasty. I literally have dreams about this sandwich. And the coffee is amazing too.
BEWARE!! Olive's is a bit on the pricey side.
This is one of the few brookfield place coffee spots and is run by an independent coffee shop owner they have two locations in battery park. They have some very tasty coffee.
In addition to the coffee overings they make fresh sandwhiches and egg sandwhiches. What also makes this place nice is that they constantly change their menu by offering new daily items on the menu to keep you guessing.
It is a little bit on the high cost side but that is what you get from brookfield place and from an independent owner.
This coffee cafe is part of my work week coffee rotation and I suggest you try it.
In short:
– Good coffee
– A little pricey
– Unique fresh cooked food items
– Drink coffee and eat overlooking the hudson
This is located on the second floor in the mall by the Time Inc. building and stands at the entrance of the Hudson Eats suite. It's tiny and I was surprised at the number of folks who were crowded behind the counter taking orders, pouring coffee, and making breakfast.
They make big brekkie sandwiches and basic coffee with milk. The egg, ham, and cheese sandwich I got was so massive I could only eat half, which value-wise, was excellent as I ate it for lunch too.
The staff are speedy and know everyone has got to rush off to work so they're diligent. And the cute part is, even in this mall location, they know their regulars and their orders. I like Olive a lot.
I come to Olive's for breakfast mostly due to its convenience and the friendly staff; At least you're not greeted with a grimace by an unhappy worker during the already-hectic-morning rush. There's usually a queue in the morning, but that goes by relatively quickly (5-10 minutes or so) and if you're just getting coffee or something already prepared, then you're out of there faster.
I've had the following:
– Chocolate croissant: decent
– Two scrambled eggs with Italian Fontina, Sautéed Onion, and Chorizo on Pizza Bianca Roll (that day's special): the flavor was very balanced; there was not one ingredient that overshadowed the rest. The roll was fresh and crunchy. I'd get this again.
– Two Eggs Scrambled with Vermont Sharp Cheddar and Bacon on Pizza Bianca Roll (Every day breakfast sandwich): The roll was not as crunchy, almost soggy, and the egg was bland. However, the bacon was crispy and tasty. I'd avoid this one.
Seems like one of the less popular vendors at Brookfield Place during lunch. They probably get more people for breakfast. For lunch they sell primarily pre-made cold sandwiches, soup, and salad. I actually quite like the Roasted Shiitake Mushroom sandwich, which contains oven dried tomatoes with cress and herb ricotta on a sourdough baguette. The sandwich has decent amounts of each ingredient. I love the creamy ricotta, tangy tomatoes, and texture from the cress and mushrooms. The combination creates a very light and tasty sandwich. It's even better if you toast it in the oven first.
I also tried their Stirato Baquette with Roasted Turkey, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, and Romaine. They usually have this around Thanksgiving as a special. The flavors definitely remind you of Thanksgiving with the cranberry and gravy, but the texture is offputting because they use ground turkey which turns into a mushy mess. Definitely not as good as their shiitake mushroom sandwich.