Olive's
Sandwich shop · SoHo ·
Gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches & coffee; David Bowie fave
Gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches & coffee; David Bowie fave
"All bodegas are not created equal. Olive’s is easily the best in the neighborhood thanks to Joe making the best sandwiches at 3am ever so faithfully!" - Stephanye Watts
"A longtime favorite of David Bowie; you can still get the sandwich associated with him (chicken breast, watercress, and tomato on focaccia with chipotle mayo), along with soups and salads to eat at the small counter or in one of the nearby pocket parks." - Robert Sietsema
"Olive’s in Soho provides a half-sandwich and soup deal for $19 and is planning an expansion to Tribeca. The soup is freshly prepared every morning by their dedicated soup chef." - Emma Orlow
"On Prince Street I found the sandwich Bowie favored later in life: the grilled marinated chicken breast (now $11.50) at Olive’s, which moved to 191 Prince Street and occupies a shady corner spot with a walk-up window. What sounds plain — tomato and watercress on split focaccia — is propelled by a generous smear of chipotle-laced mayo that oozes out the sides, while chewy watercress adds a bitter edge; the result feels wholesome and light enough for the long walks Bowie was known to take around the city." - Robert Sietsema
