Olive's

I seen someone eat a sandwich and asked where they go it from, they said olives so I went and seen how packed it was so I knew it had to be good! (But don’t be discouraged because the line moved fast!) I viewed their menu and immediately noticed they specialized in sandwiches and soups so I had many options to choose from! I went for the marinated grilled chicken breast on a Focaccia bread with chipotle mayo and it was bomb! That was also my first time eating that kind of bread and I was a little worried because it looked hard but it was actually very soft and easy to chew. I’m happy I took the chance because I love trying new food. I would come here again when I’m around the area.

I have a cold and sore throat and the leak and potato soup revived me. We also got a few sandwiches they were nice but the bread on the Hero sandwich was very hard. Overall good food and would go here again:) Very cute little place, went on a day where the weather was so nice so they had opened up the windows and it was very cute!

Fantastic mushroom sandwich! Lovely atmosphere and FAST. Nice vegetarian options. Plus a really cute bench outside to sit and eat your food! Definitely will go back.

This place is very cute, and the staff are incredibly friendly, which is a big plus. However, the space inside is quite small, making it a bit difficult to move around. While the staff are amazing, some of the offerings felt quite basic, and I wouldn’t recommend their chai. Unfortunately, I wasn’t very impressed overall, but it’s still a charming spot!

I got the Olive’s Hero, and in my opinion it’s a zero. The bread is so hard for a sandwich like this, and the combination of these ingredients just creates a bitter and very bland taste. There’s nothing to balance out the sourdough, tapenade, etc. These ingredients just don’t go well, and it’s just a bad sandwich. I’d steer clear of this one, maybe try something else on the menu.

This was my first time visiting Olive's. I ordered the chicken sandwich, unfortunately they did not have the foccacia but the sourdough bread was good. You get a good portioned sandwich for a good price. The establishment has very limited seating. Highly recommend though!

Overhyped sandwich shop. I’ve been here twice, came back for the mushroom sandwich since I thought the first one was a fluke but I was wrong. The mushrooms were absolutely unseasoned and for some reason re dehydrated. The menu said there was tomatoes on it but i only had 1 little tomato in the whole sandwich. Super mid. The bread is good though.

The coziest cafe in Soho serving up breakfast specials, salads, sandwiches, and great coffee. I always walk by this place when shopping and finally had to try their breakfast sandwich. They have a special each day. I tried the one with two eggs scrambled with fontina, sautéed onion, and chorizo on a pizza Bianca roll. It was soooo good. I will be back to try a lunch sandwich.

I go here every morning, the food is always fresh and delicious and I love the variety of what they have to offer.

Ow. Incredibly hard stale bread. I had to chomp incredibly hard to even get a bite off. Little inside the sandwich. The sandwich also feels burnt? What's all that black char? I got the sandwich before I even paid for my meal, so they just have those on reserve. Not fresh.

Bread is rock hard both times I've been Decent vibe inside the shop Will stick to coffee and no food in the future

Ladies and gentlemen... it's officially fall and that means comfort food! Nomnomnomnom! C'mon it's time to explore the good soup and sandwich combo which is why I love Olives! Olives offers gourmet sandwiches from turkey to chicken breast to mozzarella and tomato. Their soups change often as well and there are daily specials. There are always lines out the door, yes, it is a small restaurant with very limited seating BUT lines to me mean really good food. I love their turkey, , it's the freshest and the sandwich is packed with delicious thick slices of it. The only opportunity is to offer a healthier option of bread, I really try to limit by cheat only day. They should offer wrap and whole wheat pita options. However: O: on Prince Street, another food Mecca street L: loads of delicious sandwich, soup, pastries and breakfast options I: in Soho, one of the best, IMO, to eat and eat well V: there are vegan options like eggplant and veggie sandwiches E: excellent service, line is long but it moves fast and all staff are welcoming S: soup and sandwiches soup and sandwich soup and sandwich All in all a great place to eat and it's next to another Fawn fave, The Dutch ( see my review) See you at Olives, 191 Prince Street

Nestled in a quaint Soho intersection, Olive's offers some comforting bites if you're looking for a quick, no frills, healthy lunch. I came for a smoked turkey sandwich which I took to go. There weren't many seating options. Despite comments about slow service I thought the staff had a smooth operation nailed down and that any delays were from customers being indecisive. For what I paid, the sandwich was filled with fresh ingredients, from the vegetables to the meat to the bread. If anything, I think you're paying for the quality of a good sandwich. Would love to come back to try the soups.

We haven't been back in about 5 years, but the sandwiches are back to the way we like them. In a nostalgia moment we decided to stop by and get our regular order, ancho chili steak sandwich and tuna sandwich. Both were great, just hard to enjoy in the million degree weather. We were able to sit at the counter and eat with our fans so that helped. All the folks working there were super nice and we left happy with full stomachs.

(Fruit Salad: 87.5% | B) - The fruit salad was surprisingly diverse with at least 8 different fruits, which I was impressed by. The price is reasonable but the presentation is a bit bare. (Morning Bun: 75% | C) - The morning bun I found to be fundamentally acceptable, but overly sweet on a disproportionate part of the bun, not uniformly. Overall: 81%

Ordered a chicken sandwich and hero here and thought they were solid! The bread on the hero was a little tough but overall really fresh ingredients with a well balanced ratio of filling to bread. Chicken wasn't dry at all and had a nice sauce with focaccia. I will say the portion is in the smaller side but I think the prices reflect that. Would come again!

This place is a staple in the soho neighborhood. Lots of people flocking in here to get food and or drinks (coffee/ tea/ lemonade). The storefront is awesome and passes the vibe test. The few seats at the open window are cool to watch the people pass by. Sandwiches here are dank. I've found myself eating here well over what one can count on two hands. Check it out!

I came here for coffee although I'm now very intrigued by their dessert selection and sandwiches, will be back to try. It's place caught my eye while on the street as they make their own but kill in house and have pistachio milk!! I got a decaf americano with the pistachio milk, seriously SO good! I wish it was closer to me or I'd be a regular. Place is busy, sandwiches seem to be a crowd pleaser.

I got a cappuccino here and it tasted wonderful and I also enjoyed the frothed milk. I also purchased some whole beans from them which I used this morning (delicious) for my daily home cappuccino. Friendly staff too! Overall a great spot for coffee and beans.

If you are looking for a good sandwich in Soho, well...this place is not for you. Tuna sandwich tasted like bum bum booty and the chicken sandwich was more bland than a 90's boy band. Going to Mcdonald's to calm my nerves and stuff my face with nuggets. Much needed to keep my sanity after spending $50 on this poopie food. See ya later Olive's.

Fast, decent Italian sandwiches. The Olive's Hero came on a sourdough that was a little more tough than crisp. I wish it had been a little fluffier. The sandwich had a delicious combination of salami, provolone, coppa, and vegetables. They have a half sandwich option for some of their sandwiches. Their half sandwiches are, of course, smaller but still enough for lunch.

Tiny sandwich shop in soho. Cute interior with bar seating and 2 or 3 outdoor tables. Staff was very pleasant and quick. It was hot as hell outside and there was no AC, so ordering while profusely sweating was not a cute situation. I got the Turkey special which was roast Turkey, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayo on a baguette. I wish I had gone with the staple Turkey on sourdough as the baguette was pretty hard and kinda scratches the roof of your mouth (don't you hate when that happens?). The Turkey was really fresh and flavorful. The avocado was browning but again, it was a 90+ degree day in nyc, so I wasn't surprised. I did get the cowboy cookie which was pretty good, but I think I prefer the milk bar compost cookie which is similar but better. Overall, it was pretty expensive for what it was but I enjoyed it. If I were to come back I'd try the sourdough Turkey sandwich.

There's no place cuter than Olive's, in my opinion. The cookies are my absolute favorite. There's never any seating - and it's usually 1000 degrees. But it's green! And tiny! And you can people watch on the bench outside. A charming stop for coffee and a casual lunch to-go.

If you expect to be served in a prompt orderly manner at this overprice d tourist trap, don't bother. Standing in line, waiting for the guy in front of me to pay, when the female behind the counter acknowledges 2 people who broke the line and takes their order. I walked out. What's the point of having a line of employees don't honor it? Ridiculous.

I love love love Olive's. So grateful to have them in the neighborhood for three decades. Some highlights: - morning buns -- my favorite weekend indulgence since I was a little kid - chicken & watercress sandwich -- this was David Bowie's favorite, too - special sandwich with avocado, sprouts, etc -- soooo good - special salad w cranberries and goat cheese -- jadore - I'm actively holding myself back from eating their Cowgirl cookie (dark chocolate w cherries and white choc chips) as it has too much of a hold on me, I could eat like 10 a day - OJ Love you Olive's!!!!

Olive's seems to fancy themselves fine dining, what a joke. You guys are a sandwich shop, get over your collective ego. Won't make a sandwich without olive tapenade. WILL say they will make said sandwich over the phone so I can waste an hour waiting on food I can't eat. Another bust to add to the list, won't be returning. Oh, and your bread is tough as shit. Had the steak sandwich on last visit and it sucked. Either you have a bad buyer or an incompetent baker on staff, hopefully not the latter.

While walking around the colorful neighborhoods of New York, we stumbled upon Olive's. I spied the gourmet espresso machine and the old vinyl records in the window so I popped inside. This is a cute little corner coffee shop that offers food and coffee. I ordered a cappuccino and it was really tasty! Very high quality beans and perfectly frothed milk. There's not much seating (as is the case with most places in the city), but they have a few stools along big picture windows. If you are lucky enough to grab one, it makes for a wonderful people watching perch! This is the perfect spot for a quick afternoon pick-me-up coffee break.

I work next door and have been coming here multiple times a week for years. The food is good and the quality is good, but it's extremely over priced even for the area, and the morning staff as so rude. I hit my limit with being able to tolerate the extreme rude and unfriendly behavior, sad because I've tried to make it my local spot over the years.

Don't write many yelp reviews. I felt the need to clarify a lot of things on behalf of Olive's. I have been coming to Olive's literally since I was in a stroller. When my family left NYC, I rediscovered Olive's in my college years and have been a loyal customer whenever I was in SoHo ever since. I say with 100% certainty; there is no other sandwich & salad shop in New York City that delivers as consistently delicious and fresh food with high quality ingredients, as Olive's. If you feel Olive's is too expense, then Olive's is not for you. If you're comparing Olive's to a bodega, Olive's is not for you. If you're looking to sit down, Olive's is not for you. If you're live / work in SoHo or are passing through and require a quick bite (perhaps while sitting on one of their famous red benches), while looking for exceptionally high quality food, simply presented, then Olive's is for you. I have had almost all of their creations over the years and have yet to be disappointed. I cannot understand what is going through the minds of these other reviews. (I can recommend with certainty; the chicken sandwich, any salad, the fruit salad, and of course the chocolate chip cookies.) Long Live Olive's.

I ordered the grilled marinated chicken on focaccia with tomatoes, cress, and chipotle mayo! It was very delicious and fresh! made with lots of love.

I've been here twice to pick up a quick sandwich for lunch. I didn't remember how much I liked it the first time since it was a few months ago so I decided to try it again last week. I ordered the grilled chicken on focaccia bread and was very disappointed with the sandwich overall. The bread was dry, the chicken was dry, and overall there wasn't very much flavor to the sandwich. I've never had dry focaccia bread before! If you walk in and order a sandwich, the food comes out super quick, you basically get your food by the time you finish signing your receipt which makes me think the sandwiches are most likely pre-made. If you are in a super hurry to pick up any random sandwich to eat, then this is a place to go since they are super fast. But quality of the food is very poor and I would not recommend it if you are looking for a decent sandwich for lunch.

Called in an order, arrived 15 minutes later, was not even started (then commenced a circus act of whose fault). The cashier then started getting hostile & defensive with me. 2nd time this happened.

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.

Stopped by here to pick up some breakfast to go. Small entrance, but more rim to sit in the back. Made my way up to the front where they have their pastries behind the glass and some more options to the right as well. Decided on a large iced coffee ($4), Scone ($3.50), and the Granola with Yogurt+Fruit ($8). Scone is large, definitely on the dry end as the crumbs got everywhere. Yogurt cup contained mostly fruit, which was hard to balance with the granola - overall okay but probably not worth the price. Stumptown coffee is always a plus. Fine enough option if walking by, probably would only get the coffee if I stop over again.

Wanted a salad, and found Olive's in the food desert of SoHo. It's a small and casual takeout place. I got the smaller spinach salad, which had chickpeas and cheese, and I added chicken to it, which turned out to be an extra $6 for a few strips. Soooo overpriced. Not cool guys. It was a good salad, but not worth $16 total.

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.

I've always been intrigued by this corner shop. It's located in the heart of Soho and the storefront looks very attractive. I tried the chocolate cranberry cookie and it was delightful. Pair it with a nice iced coffee and you are set to explore soho with fresh eyes.

Hypes: - cute little sandwich shop in soho where the locals and people working come and grab a bite to eat on their lunch break. - A good variety of sandwiches, but standard. Nothing wow'ed me. - lunch special - not a bad deal for half a sandwich, a drink, and a cookie - but 12 bucks should give me a whole sandwich...no? - I had the chicken sandwich - it was healthy, not overly heavy, easy to eat, and had good flava - cookies- chocolate chip is good, but their peanut butter cup one is amazing! Gripes: - A little pricey for a sandwich that doesnt stand out - I really wanted salt and vinegar chips but all they had were plain, bbq, and jalepeno

Olives has great coffee and breakfast sandwiches. It is extremely convenient with their takeout window so you can easily grab something to go while walking the dog

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.

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.

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.

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...

**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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Olives is, hands down, the best sandwich shop in SOHO. I pop in almost every afternoon for either their chicken sandwich or for the special lunch sandwich of the day. I am obsessed with their cookies, especially that triple chocolate salted cookie that they carry. This is by far my favorite lunch spot, and I might add they have EXCELLENT soups for you to grab and save for dinner :) I love Olive's and recommend it to anyone in SoHo

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!

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.

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.

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!