Ollie's Trolley

Hamburger restaurant · Downtown

Ollie's Trolley

Hamburger restaurant · Downtown

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425 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Iconic diner with kitschy antiques, serving spiced burgers & fries.  

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"Attached to D.C.’s third-oldest hotel, Hotel Harrington, the unchanged Ollie burgers and peppery shoestring fries are this treasured diner’s main attractions since 1989." - Tierney Plumb, Tim Ebner

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In a Changing Downtown, D.C. Diner Ollie’s Trolley Endures - Eater DC

"Its days are probably numbered, but the iconic burgers at this treasured D.C. diner keep flipping. The unchanged Ollie burgers and peppery shoestring fries are the diner’s main attractions." - Tierney Plumb

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The Latest Closures to Know About Around D.C. - Eater DC

"Ollie’s Trolley, the treasured D.C. diner situated at the foot of the historic Hotel Harrington since 1989, will make its last burger, strawberry shake, and peppery shoestring fries on or around December 12." - Tierney Plumb

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Nathan Rice

Google
The restaurant had a musty and foul smell throughout, and it appeared pretty dirty. You order and pick up from the counter. Service was not friendly, but it was not rude. It is cash only so you have to use the ATM in the restaurant. The food was bland overall and certainly not worth the price. Even the seasoned fries were below average. I cannot recommend. On a good note, the food was cooked fresh and made quickly.

Tommy Taylor

Google
First time here and by the looks of things it won't be around when I get back. Unfortunately this place screams going out of business. Cash only business with ATM that charges $1.50 to use. Everything is a la carte and runs about $20 a person. Ollie burger is their signature sandwich and it's great. Don't know about the rest of the food but should be just as good. I feel sorry for the owners who appeared to be working. Older Asian couple so language might be hard to understand. Trashcans in the middle of the dining room. Paint scrapes all over the walls, mirrors tape coming off. All the decor has been removed so the ambiance is sorely lacking. Probably cheapest place to eat closest to the White House. No frills here. Come for the food but don't expect anything else

Velvet Barnes-Grimshaw

Google
Been eating at Ollie's since '88 & the food is still delicious. The food is definitely worth the price tag I see everybody complaining about. Good food costs & they cook everything fresh. I am saddened that all the figurines & memorabilia is gone though other than that, still my favorite burger/crab cake spot in D.C

Corey Scott

Google
There are a hundred hand written signs here, but none of them mention cash only. They also have an ATM if you're into paying an extra 5 bucks to pull cash for your meal. The food was okay. The steak and cheese sandwich was good, the fries were very good, but the burger and hot dog were not very good. Do not believe the sign that says it's their specialty, it ain't. The antiques They have out are worth a look.

Joseph

Google
Food was dexent at least but that's where positive review ends. Front Service was rude. Food was delivered slowly... had to ask for complete order as it wasn't all together. We got 1 burger, 1 hotdog, 1 order of fries and 1 drink should, that never be $30+ with 20%tip. Way too expensive for the amount of food and they are CASH ONLY. Please enter 21st century. Didn't tell us until after ordered. Instead of penny pinching from your customers why not spend time and money on cleaning your disgusting restaurant up We're from out of town so we won't be returning anyway, but travelers beware.

Hilda Kroll

Google
The bacon cheeseburger, fries and lemonade ($21.15) I had for lunch were good, but pricey for a restaurant with no table service. All the antiques and fun memorabilia are gone, which made me feel really sad.

Mary Brown

Google
Yep, cash only. Don't assume they have everything listed on the menu. (No crab cakes, rootbeer or bacon tonight.) Service started out not terribly friendly, but warmed up a bit by the end. We waited about 15 minutes for an order of 2 fish sandwiches, a veggie burger, 3 pops, and an order of fries. The food was very good, and a good amount, too, one fish fillet was split onto 2 buns.

Zoey :D

Google
Amazing food! I had a turkey burger with just provolone and house sauce, my father had the steak and cheese sub and we shared fries. We have no complaints on food! It was delicious, they give good portions and the fries have an amazing spice. The house sauce was super good, a bit tangy, can’t get enough of it. If I’m ever back in town I will definitely suggest this! And I suggest it to you to! Only complaint is the place needs some fixing up here and there. Besides that it is a clean, cute, quiet, tasty place!
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Jenn M.

Yelp
They're not messing around when the say "Big Burger." It's a big freakin' burger. Like hard to get your mouth around big. It's everything you could want in a big burger. I couldn't even finish mine. It's not fancy. The best burger places aren't. It's just a hole in the wall diner. It does, however, have a acrobatic cow statue. Most burger places can't say that. The guys at the counter were friendly and chatty. All in all, it was a great start to a great evening in D.C.
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Michael Q.

Yelp
Hole in the wall (70's style dining room), nice staff, cash only, and a solid griddle-style burger. Heads up: Ollie's makes "homemade" fresh burgers (versus the currently popular smash style). Burgers are fresh fresh FRESH and the shoestring fries and mad greasy (in a good way). We enjoyed the bacon cheeseburger and everyone (even the kids) enjoyed their burgers as well. If you're looking for a piece of DC history (similar to Chicago's Billy Goat) and a fresh burger, stop by Ollie's.
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Hilary T.

Yelp
A D.C. classic that's closing next month (hopefully to reopen elsewhere), this spot is one of only three locations of a small fast food chain that once had well over 100 locations. Times have been better for this location, which hasn't been updated in some time, but there are still some dedicated folks here slinging up burgers and fries. It's cash only, so plan accordingly. I got the Ollie burger and the fries, both of which use a special blend of 20something spices. The burger comes medium rare unless you ask for a different temp, which I didn't. The burger is a sizable piece of house-ground meat, tender and well-seasoned, very juicy and drippy (at the risk of sounding like your parent, eat over your plate!). The tomato was particularly fresh, as were the other toppings, though it leaned a bit too onion-y for me (lots of diced onions on the bun). A very flavorful, fresh-tasting burger. The fries come in a paper bag, and have some distinctive reddish colors from the spice blend (which has to have some paprika in there). The fries had good flavor, and the spices had good range, from paprika to seasoned salt to spicy. You've still got a month or so to get over here and it's worth checking out if you're nearby!
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Lea L.

Yelp
I didn't eat anything because I just ate but they really enjoyed their food, Bacon Cheeseburger + Ollie Burger. We met a guy who had a Veggie Burger and said it was his first time there and it too was very good. Places gives old time diner. Lots of seating. Service was pretty fast!
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Chris M.

Yelp
I visited Ollie's Trolley for the first time in a long time. i want to say it's been 10 years ...maybe more. I was going to a movie (Rear Window) at E st cinema and had time to grab a bite. The place on a tuesday at 4:30 is empty. Sad in a way, a landmark restaurant has nobody eating. I ordered an olley burger and French fries. Medium well on the burger. I grab a seat by the window and watch people going by. The food comes up and I grab a few cups of ketchup and manage to get some salt. The salt is basically a cup with a cover that has holes in it. Ok, back to my seat. The fries are fresh cooked and hot. Burger is ok, just as I wanted it cooked. No real complaints with the food. If you have never been I would suggest a visit. I don't know how much longer they will be there. The lady taking orders and cook are older folks, working hard to keep this place alive. It makes me sad to see a place that has been there for a long time starting to decline and have nobody enjoying a bite in the afternoon on a regular day. I plan to visit more times I'm in that part of DC. I'm big on historical places and Ollie's definitely has a history.
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Paul T.

Yelp
In 1985 I lived in Falls Church for a short time. During my stay, my friend who lived in N.VA took me to OT! What a treat! Loved their burgers dressed to the hilt!
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Stacy H.

Yelp
Sad to report that Ollie's is closed. Closed has part of the Hotel Harrington complex closing. It was good to have one more burger & fries.
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Dan W.

Yelp
Not sure why Ollie's gets such harsh reviews. We liked it so much we went twice. The atmosphere is very family friendly style hole in wall dinner. My son had the cheeseburger both times and liked it. With the fries, it was more than he (12) could eat. I kept looking for a staple DC food and learned that the "smoke" was a DC local classic. It's essentially a split hotdog but the meat is slightly spicey. The chili is different as well with chunks of stewed tomatoes. It too had a very mild spicey flavor. Neither were jalapeño hot. To be honest when I first looked at it, I feared I made a mistake. However it was so good I gladly ordered it again the second visit. At $40, it was also one of the more affordable places we ate on our vacation. I can't give 5 stars because the place is cash only and doesn't provide refills.
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David H.

Yelp
the burger is ok, but it's just ok. the spices/flavor was decent, burger was cooked well done, the bun is dry, pickles are crappy storebought, but it has a nice melty cheese and chopped onions. Not terrible but again nothing stands out and it's $10 without a side The spiced fries are decent.
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Sara O.

Yelp
We walked over here for a kid friendly meal. As soon as we walked in there's an odd odor. I thought maybe it's the old rug. As you got closer to the counter/ kitchen it still smells, so we walked out. The idea of eating their food when the place didn't smell clean wasn't appealing.
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Andres R.

Yelp
The wait took forever and when we got the food it was cold also the cashier tried raising the price for no reason they kept on saying that most of the stuff on the menu they didn't have the tables were dirty and they didn't want to clean it so we had to clean it our self and the fries tasted horrible it's like it came out of Walmart Also, there are no refunds allowed I don't recommend eating here and I'm never going again
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Rhonda J.

Yelp
Aww this was from my childhood in Kentucky but we actually had a actual trolley with only one way in and one way out. Ok this location looks like it's struggling. The memorabilia is fun and crammed inside of the the restaurant. I am giving it 5 stars for nostalgia. The food was very good but not from my childhood. They didn't have those seeded buns. Also they are struggling with supplies so you can basically get a burger fries or hotdog. My burger and fries came to $13.00 ‍. They only accept cash so fair warning. The location is in a nice busy close to everything part of town. Enjoy the memories!
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Kianna H.

Yelp
The food was hot, good and the portion was filling. We ordered a chicken philly, steak and cheese, a hot dog, fries and 3 small drinks. The sandwiches were filling and messy lol But isn't that sign of a good sandwich? So much filling there's overflow Our total was around $40. This was definitely not a cheap lunch but prices seem to be going up everywhere these days. The hotdog was a little small for the bun it was served on. And there is a charge for refills. Also, something to note, this place is cash only. There is an ATM inside the restaurant for those who need it. The decor of this place lends to some nostalgia. I'm not sure of the history of this restaurant but the decor makes it feel like it's been around for a long time. Nonetheless, if you're in the mood for some nostalgic vibes, tasty food and have some cash on you, give them a try.

Frank L.

Yelp
My friend and I decided to hit this place after our flight since it was right next to our hotel, and let me tell you they do not disappoint. IT IS CASH ONLY, but they do have an ATM inside. I would recommend getting the Ollie Burger. Great food, would definitely have again.

Julia P.

Yelp
Ollie's Trolley is NOT Closed. It is OPEN at its current location in Hotel Harrington until March 2024. Then it will be moving to an address unknown as of 1/3/2024. I live in the Adirondacks in upstate NY now but stop into Ollie's several times a year when I'm in the DC region. Their Veggie Burgers & fries are my favorite spice delivery food of choice since I returned to being a vegetarian in 2006. We all used to love the hamburgers. Love the kitschy-ness of the current place & will look forward to an updated store after the move. I miss some of the staff that had to be laid off during the pandemic but understand the pressures all restaurants are still going through. I will be back! Please patronize them whenever you can!
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ReeRee J.

Yelp
It's been years since I worked in the area but I remember the food being good and the fries are very tasty!
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Margie A.

Yelp
The burgers were ok. The fries were rather greasy. It is an ok place to grab a quick bite but hardly gourmet cuisine! The man at the register was not friendly or welcoming at all. I would perhaps go back, but only because it was the only place open in the area on a Sunday afternoon!

Sharonda B.

Yelp
Yes they only take cash but I didn't mind because they had an ATM. The food was good and I enjoyed my burger and fries! Very filling nice staff and yes it's an older restaurant but it's a landmark and I enjoy that type of history on a trip. Would go back again
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Jeffrey H.

Yelp
A burger, hotdog, fries, and two drinks plus a milkshake was 45$. The staff was not really interactive, but the food was fresh and filling. It wasn't busy during lunch rush, seemed like tourist who didn't know better. It wasn't bad just better options nearby.
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Chenda H.

Yelp
A mandatory multiple-visit lunch spot for us when we visit DC. We love our burgers medium rare and Ollie's serves them just how we like 'em. Made of 100% black angus chuck and beef brisket, it can get a little messy (for me at least because according to my boyfriend, I don't know how to eat) so I usually have the grease coming down my fingers but boy oh boy, are they freaking delicious. The fries are seasoned really well and dipping them in hot sauce is the cherry on top. Pretty cool decor with all the antiques - makes us feel like we're always stepping back in time. Do note that it's a cash only place! If needed, there's an ATM inside but most banks are within blocks radius. Side note: we've only been to DC twice (during Memorial and Labor Day weekends this year) and the cashier remembered us when we returned! Can you tell how much we love Ollie's?
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Kyshela G.

Yelp
If you don't do anything before you leave DC, you have to visit Ollie's Trolley and eat inside. I don't want to give too much away but what I will say is that it's Time Machine when you enter the restaurant. Fast service , fresh and hot food made right in front of you like diner style. The ambiance is nostalgic!

Steve W.

Yelp
Ollie's Trolley is still open for business, I just had a super delicious medium rare bacon cheeseburger and the most tasty fresh cut fries on December 27th, 2023 today! Service was great as well, but they don't accept credit cards, but have a ATM!

Maryann B.

Yelp
My cheese burger was absolutely delicious and my fries were wonderful. I almost turned around when I first walked in because it is definitely a dive. They don't accept credit cards so I had to pair down my double to a single. And I so would've enjoyed that second patty. If you don't mind the lack of atmosphere, Ollie's is just fine. The food I ordered was definitely tasty.
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Chiara S.

Yelp
This place has fantastic burgers and fries. You can't go wrong no matter what you order, but I got a classic burger as it was my first time there. Only downside is that the milkshake machine was broken when I went, but it's a good excuse to go back soon!
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Toya D.

Yelp
Hit or miss food. Decent service. Overpriced greasy spoon. Bring cash. Nostalgic feel. The place is full of antiques from hobby horses to pictures. They close ON TIME and will look at you crazy if you overstay your welcome -- rightfully so.
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Philip M.

Yelp
Great fast food. Loved the chili burgers and dogs. The fries were good too. I am craving this place!
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Michael R.

Yelp
A hidden gem that still shines over the years! Used to go here years ago and it is one of those places you never forget. The food, the service, the people both local and visitors are comfortable chatting and eating good food in a very relaxed atmosphere. Sure there is a lot going on inside and outside but it is one of the few places where you can take your time to enjoy a good meal and not feel rushed. I will be back!
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Iron T.

Yelp
It's an regular burger place. The patty isn't the thin fast food type so that is what really made it better than a fast food place. The fries they cook up fresh to order but nothing special. I think it was a bit over priced for what it is and I won't go back. Not because it's bad food lol r service but it's just like any other "famous local joints".
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Michelle Y.

Yelp
Walked by this place a few times when I visited DC. My boyfriend and I decided to grab a quick bite after going to the Japanese street festival. The interior was not the cleanest and things were a bit old. I did appreciate the little antiques in the restaurant which gave the place character. I saw on another Yelp review that Ollie's Trolley is actually a chain. Anyways, we ordered their Ollie Burger and a side of their fries. The total was around $14. The burger was a bit overpriced around $9 and the fries were $4. When I went there was quite a some people, so my food took around maybe 15-20 mins. First thought, that the burger was a bit small considering the price. I'm not sure if this may be just DC pricing. The meat was juicy and the sauce they added was what this burger taste really good! The fries were well seasoned but a bit oily. I would give this place a 3.5 star if that was an option. I was pleasantly surprised by the burger but felt that it was pretty small considering the price. The dining area and kitchen was old and didn't look sanitary which explains the low rating.
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Howard H.

Yelp
First things, first, this is a greasy spoon kind of place. If you're looking for quinoa and other healthy items, you need to pass. If you're looking for an excellent burger in a kitschy old school joint, this place is for you. It's no frills - self service at the counter and you need to bring the food to your own table. The entire restaurant smells like fries and burger grease and you need keys to get into the bathrooms. None of this matters - the burgers and fries here are yummy. The turkey burger was juicy and the thousand island sauce that topped it really hit the spot. Fries here are hot and fresh and their spice mix really takes it to the next level. We also got the crab cake sandwich that really got rave reviews - large lump crab meat and no fillers. All in all, the food was pretty good and prices were fair. It's definitely not the classiest or cleanest joint but that's part of its charm.

Ryan H.

Yelp
Food is over priced. Over 60 dollars for 2 hot dogs, 2 hamburgers and one large fry. Lol. Wow. We left starving.
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Indigo P. N.

Yelp
Lawd lawd lawd.... where do I start? We just left the March on Washington 2020. Aching, tired, and hungry! 10 hours of walking, standing and then marching. People just want to eat! With covid-19 closing down most of the area, you would think this restaurant would be happy to have people wanting people to purchase food there. NOTTTTTT!!!! 1. A woman, two people ahead of me, asked if they sold bottled water. The owner responded "if you want one or go to the liquor store." And pointed across the street, while rolling his eyes. a. He apparently lost his mind with that response. b. That should have been my cue to leave. i. And yes! I do leave REGARDLESS of how hungry I may be if I see employees being disrespectful to patrons. No questions asked... Just two fingers and I'm out. 2. I really wish I had left. But I stayed in ordered a crab cake sandwich plain and a crab cake sandwich with everything. And you have to order a separate order of fries. As well as a separate order of fruit punch or lemonade. a. No prob. I just want a hot shower, food and my hotel room bed at this point. 3. As I found a place to sit, I meant 3 patrons who were there from the March. They we're speaking about how rude the guy at the cash register was and thought it was because they were gay. They also complained, not only about the lack of customer service, but also about how salty the fries were. a. No prob. I just want a hot shower, food and my hotel room bed at this point. 4. After chit-chatting with the Jersey Boys ... (They really were from Jersey! Super cool guys as well.) I kept looking around the establishment. a. WHY WHY oh WHY did I do that? Jesus Take the Wheel this place was nasty! Even as I went to the restroom just to wash my hands Oh, I thought I was going to need a typhoid, tetanus and hepatitis b shot. And whatever meds cures E coli. The bad strain of E coli. 4. No being this is covid-19 era, I don't eat in restaurants anymore. When I tell you it didn't matter that I had to take a train back to the hotel and wait to eat the food ... I mean it really didn't matter had I eaten it fresh or waited. a. Those fries were so dadgum salty! I mean seriously! I am from the south. We know all about seasoning. We know all about how to season your food to put you in the hospital for high blood pressure instantly! Those fries had so much salt on them, that I could have used the salt that I took off of the fry to season an entirely separate dish! It was just ridiculous. b. Now they could have been in a hurry. Which I don't see how because you would see people leave after they were at the front of the line or behind the person who was at the front of the line. I'm telling you, his customer service was horrible. Horrible enough to make people leave! So they weren't crowded. Which they could have been! But the ppl whom left WERE SMART IN DOING SO!!! c. All of the salt they put on those fries, could have been used on the crab cake. When I tell you the crab cake had no seasoning... I mean NONE whatsoever! So yes... I did use some of the salt off of the fries onto the crab cake. No lie. Y'all... just don't. Bypass this dirty, dusty, no customer service having, only use seasoning on the fries, hole in the wall to the ultimate degree, unappreciative of having customers doing a pandemic restaurant alone. I don't care how hungry you are, just keep going. Do not stop. Keep walking! I don't think I've ever been in such trashy and tasteless restaurant like this. Hole in the Wall's usually have some of the best tasting foods! But this... You have got to be kidding me! And it's right next door to the Reagan Mall! How is this place running? Did this owner marry off his daughter to a senator or congressman? This owner has to be well connected ... And I mean really will connected to still be running. Especially in this location. 0 stars.... better yet, I'm calling the Health Department on this place!

Kelli F.

Yelp
Good, solid, old school greasy spoon in DC. I really enjoyed my cheeseburger. It is cash only, though.
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Melissa O.

Yelp
Not much too look at on the outside but great food! They only take cash, though, so be prepared for that.

Savanna W.

Yelp
Creepy atmosphere, great burger. Cash only, but there is an ATM inside. They've been out of fry seasoning, so you're paying $5 for plain salted fries since it's sold separately from the burger. The fries are definitely enough to split between 2 or 3 people
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Jonathan G.

Yelp
This place is a time machine! There is a lot to look at inside and plenty of pictures to take, it's too bad there are so many handwritten signs. But that's about it for the interior. It's nice to go back to something like the 1940's but I came for the food. First off, know that this place takes cash only! That's the one handwritten sign they don't have up. Also, if you like your hamburgers rare you're in luck because that's the way they cook them. Personally I'm not a fan, my friend and I ate here for lunch and we both asked for the Bacon burger with cheese and we both wanted them cooked medium which should be pink and warm no blood. The Burgers are about 2 inches thick and in a square shape. It's not the greatest burger that you ever had but there is lots of meat. The flavor was flat and gave me a wired after taste, probably due to the fact that my medium burger was more like medium rare. There was still blood and liquid pouring out of my burger as I bit into it. I would have asked them to take it back and cook it more but I didn't due to COVID and the fact that I already had a bite. The prices are also extremely high, I paid about $13 for a burger and a drink. No fries! My friend that got fries paid close to $17, but I will say he got a nice portion of greasy fries. I had some of his shoestring fries and they were seasoned nicely, just too greasy to eat an entire bag. Personally I would have felt better if I would have paid half the price for a burger at half the size and cooked properly and seasoned better. If you like greasy diner food with flat flavor and high prices then I would say this place is right for you. This was a nice place to visit but I won't be coming back.

Aaron B.

Yelp
Not sure how this place has any good reviews. Maybe they changed management a decade ago? As far as service there was about as much interaction as a fast food drive thru. The burger was a frozen patty, greasy and tasteless. Bread was tasteless and soaked in grease. Fries were over cooked in rancid oil and very greasy. Milkshake was watery and terrible: chocolate was Hershey syrup added to frozen milk and strawberry was frozen strawberry quik. Place smelled mildly of old grease and humidity. Tables were dirty, all the decorations were dusty and faded and broken. The sign which said "all sales final, no refunds" was a strong indication of what level of satisfaction to expect.
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Les H.

Yelp
First thing you should know: Ollie's Trolly is actually a chain. I didn't know this as I had never seen one before. But Ollie's Trolly is a chain that started in Louisville, KY in the mid-1970s. A little disappointed to find out it wasn't some local DC place but rather part of a failing chain. The good: The burgers were good. Thick and properly cooked on a good bun. The Fries were seasoned, which I could take or leave. My son wanted the fish sandwich and the clerk said they hadn't gotten any in that day -- so that's actually good because they're using fresh(?) fish. The bad: Cash only. This needs to be on a big sign out front rather than something you learn after your whole family has ordered lunch. The prices are high, but it's a food place near the capitol/White House so of course it's going to be expensive. The other bad was the dining room. It looks like this was previously full of kitschy Americana, but that none of it has been cleaned, maintained or updated for the past ten years. Table was the sort of sticky that no amount of washing is going to remove. It just wasn't a place I enjoyed being. When you're sitting in this dining room your primary thought is "I wish I was somewhere else." The burger was fine and it was generously sized. The fries were nothing special. I feel I could have done better in several locations in the area (Five Guys, Shake Shack).

Ruth V.

Yelp
Needs cleaning, bad pricing, bad food. The place isn't clean, the tables are sticky, the floor is very dirty and the vents are dusty.
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Taisiya S.

Yelp
Some people are not very kind to this place. It's a grease spoon divey lil place. We ordered the cheese steak, cheeseburger and fries. It was cash only but they do have an ATM. The fries were tasty and I loved all the seasoning on them but $4 seemed steep for fries. The cheese steak was ok and I ended up giving it to my hubs to eat and I ate my daughter's cheeseburger. It was really good. It was incredibly meaty and I thought it was a great greasy big burger. My hubs on the other hand thought this place was overpriced and not worth it. But I still thought it was tasty and didn't regret our choice at all.
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Tammy F.

Yelp
Went with my 24yo sis and my 9 yr old daughter and was not impressed by the food or the service/attitude. I ordered the chili and hotdog. The hot dog was tasteless and bla and I was wondering their were no beans in my chili only big ass tomatoes that looked like they should go on a hamburger and not in chili. So disappointed It was like spaghetti sauce with a tinge of chili. My sis ordered the cheesesteak and the meat had subpar seasoning and was not particularly a good grade. The French were floppy. The seasoning on the fries was okay but did not seem to fit The hamburger or rather cheeseburger, per the 9 year old was a 5/10. Not worth the $40. ANd the guy behind the counter seemed to have a chip on his shoulder. But, with the crazy ass music they were playing I would be mad too.

Guillermo H.

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One of my favorite places I got to eat at.. if I'm downtown working.. or I'm in the treating mood.. very good very tasty.. and the shoe string seasoning on the fries.. omg! Thank you..

Joshua G.

Yelp
Place has a creepy ambiance when you walk-in. No good customer service at all. No card services, cash only. Looks ran down. Man with serious mental health (schizophrenia) issues interrupted meal and creeped us out. Do NOT go if you fear for your safety. Burger was McDonalds quality too.

Jack G.

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Food was great. Everything down to the buns/bread was awesome, chili tasted good, like homemade, chicken cheesesteak sandwich was excellent, would have been better with some red and green peppers. The Hot Fries were the bomb, delicious spices and tasted great. However, the establishment itself smelled funny, wasn't the cleanest, and was pretty crowded. Would recommend ordering takeout, the food itself was 10/10

M B.

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Not impressed. The burgers were average good. Fries were okay. Drinks were awful, which should've been the easiest part. My husband's coke was very watered down and my lemonade was way too concentrated. Not at all worth the $55 we paid for two burgers, two fries, and a drink.

Christopher J.

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Not much to look at, but damn is the food good. Greasy burger and hot dog spot of the city.
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Jeff T.

Yelp
Quick update to my review. Was in DC again for work, and as soon as I knew I was coming here for work, first thing on my mind was Ollie's Trolleys. The past few times I have been here, it has not been very busy and wondered how they stayed in business. Today the place was hopping.... Great lunch crowd. I am still giving this 5 stars because I always love the food here. Today was great, but not as great as last few times. Burger was good, but a bit overcooked. They were a little skimpy on the fries, but again, it was busy. Sitting there eating, I though the same thing as some other reviewers. I love the atmosphere, but they need to do a bit of, won't say renovations, but repair. Carpet needs replaced, walls can be pained thats for starters. I would start on painting the walls. It looks run down with the walls having paint off in many places. But still love it. Next time I am in DC in this area, I will definitely be back.
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Taylor B.

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amazing food and service. a must see in dc!! it is an iconic landmark right in the heart of downtown!
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Elizabeth W.

Yelp
On September 21, 2019, my daughter and I had the pleasure of dining at Ollie's Trolley in DC. We both had the Ollie Burger - a delicious, angus beef patty seasoned with their own special blend of spices and herbs. It was delish! Every single bite!! We both ordered some of the hand-cut, fresh French Fries, but in all actuality, we really could have shared a bag! The portion was huge, and with the Ollie Burger, we found ourselves not able to finish them. Next time, and there will be a next time, we'll split a bag! As for the decor, it is old fashioned, but homey. Clean, neat and we enjoyed all the DC memorabilia on the walls. It made the environment as much fun as the food! All in all, the experience at Ollie's Trolley was a great one! Can't wait to head back!
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Hannah B.

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The decor takes you back in time. I had the regular Ollieburger with fries and a drink, I think the price is a bit too high for the quality of food. There was a small strange aftertaste from the burger, which made it not too enjoyable. The fries were good, I like shoestring fries. But I didn't like the fact that you don't know that it's cash only until they tell you at the cashier. I probably won't come back just because I know there are better quality burgers in DC with better prices.