Olive Tree Cafe (Cash Only)

As an old school customer(been going since 2003) it is hard to adjust to the new owner's style of running this long standing establishment. The food is about the same, but for those who have been going it is missing the most important ingredient, TLC. Having known the former owners and staff, I always felt welcomed as family. The new staff does not have that warmth, nor the understanding what this establishment was like in the glory days.

Currently, they no longer answer their phone. They only accept online orders and every time I've ordered, the food has not been ready by at the time it is promised. I guess they are both slower at making food and unable to answer phones, the old staff could both make food quickly and answer the phones. To make matters worse, they seem not to care about these promises and offer a basic sorry for breaking their agreement to have food ready by the time given. This is very frustrating and unprofessional. I do not live near this restaurant and I love it so much I was always willing to go out of my way to support them.

Moving forward, I am going to try new places and only come when its convenient. Change is the only constant in life and the most recent changes to this place has been negative for this long time customer. Wishing the new owners and staff all the best in their efforts to maintain the same expectations that were upheld by the former owners.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Olive Tree Cafe is amazing! This counter-service restaurant offers delicious, high-quality, and affordable food! I was extremely impressed! The appetizers we ordered were all $7.99 or less, and the mussel ceviche stood out the most. It came with six pieces and was absolutely delicious. Oh, and don’t get me started on the feta! Definitely order extra slices—at least one per person. You won’t regret it.

For my entrée, I had the organic chicken souvlaki, which was moist and juicy. You can order it as a pita or a salad, and if you choose the pita, it comes with a side salad. We finished with the baklava, which was perfectly flaky and nutty with just the right amount of sweetness.

Did I mention it’s BYOB? Bring your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy a glass while you wait for your food—it makes the experience even better! Olive Tree Cafe is a great spot for a girls’ night out, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and even a parking lot. The service is friendly and welcoming. I’m already looking forward to my next visit with friends to share another meal here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They opened seating back up recently, however the wine shop isn’t currently open. Bring your own alcohol. Food is good with a slight wait time. Parking is harder now that they allow dine in.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Baklava, Chicken Souvlaki, Hummus with Pita, Fish Soulvaki

They’re open for dine in & take card for payment now! We’ve been going here for years, love the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Olive Tree used to be our go to mid week dinner place. Now they don’t take phone orders and you have to go down, order, and wait 30 minutes (you cannot dine in either). Too bad, it’s the end of an era. I hope they realize that speed and convenience were key parts of their success.

Update - went down and put in an in-person order. The staff was polite and nice, actually much better than the old guy with the pony tail who ran the register. They are indeed open for dine in. The restaurant is under new ownership. Prices have gone up by about 15% and recipes are similar, but not quite the same. The dressing is off, the pita bread is either old or from a different supplier (not as soft or tasty as the old pita), and the produce isn’t fresh - some of the tomatoes were soft, almost rotten. The new owner seems to have gotten on the buy out an old business and revamp it by cutting costs and quality and doing things on the cheap. Disappointing that a local institution dropped a few notches. But I get it, the old staff, who were also the owners, wanted to move on. Sadly the old saying of “nothing good ever lasts” is true. Original Olive Tree - you had a very good and long run. Aloha O-Tree, akā naʻe ʻaʻole a hui hou….

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

Olive Tree Café blew me away—easily the best Mediterranean food I’ve had in for a long time! The hummus and baba ghanoush were absolutely incredible—creamy, fresh, and packed with flavor. I ordered the souvlaki next, and it was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. Even though I was already full, I couldn’t resist trying the baklava… and I’m so glad I did. It was just right—flaky, not overly sweet, and the perfect finish to an unforgettable meal. Can’t wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place used to be amazing. New management has killed it. Food is worse, and it takes forever to get it. Sad.

They recently reopened the indoor and outdoor seating after removing it 5 years ago! Plus they now take credit card (and cash). It’s a whole new world.

Went by Olive Tree last night and the outdoor dining tables are open again!!! Also credit cards now accepted and dog friendly!!! The vibe was great with a bunch of people already sitting outside with their wine enjoying the food. Tried the Shaorma for the first time and it will definitely be a repeat for me. Very juicy and flavorful. Here's a hack: Try adding a little of their amazing salad dressing and feta to it. Thank me later ;). Other dishes we loved: Organic chicken souvlaki, mussels ceviche, avgo soup, freshly made hummus!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Site says indoor and outdoor seating. Chairs stacked up in the corners where you could not take them down to place them around empty tables…and no it was not even close to closing time. The hummus was alright, had better. Was missing a meal even after he read off what we ordered. Wasn’t in the bag and didn’t realize until we were home. Again, would have been caught if there was sitting available as advertised. And lastly, the guy that took the order, seemed not to be bothered when asking questions or even ordering the meals.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

We enjoy Greek food, but there are much better options on the island. The chicken portion of the Souvlaki plate consisted of only 2-3 pieces of chicken. I wanted to return it, but I was already home.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

They serve just for take out and this is not posted on line. If you want to dine in you will be surprised, you have to choose if you go in other places, or you take away you meal. Otherwise the food is good and fresh cooked.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Souvlaki, Gyro, Baklava, Hummus with Pita, Pita

Great food! Nice price

It was absolutely delicious

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, remember to order early if you're trying for the daily special. This is a walk up/take away spot with very friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Greek Salad, Baklava