Olive Tree Cafe
Café$$$$
Greenwich Village, New York
"Great for a pre- Comedy Cellar dinner."(9 Tips)
"beef borscht & truffle fries"(3 Tips)
"Best standby for hummus, mojitos, and some Charlie Chaplin."(8 Tips)"From Burgers, Hot Wings to Falafels ..always good and inexpensive"(7 Tips)
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Jean L.February 24, 2018Ahi tuna nachos, beef borscht & truffle fries are essential for late night chalkboard brainstorms til 4am. The seats overlooking the Comedy Cellar are my fave spot for people watching. Love this place
Alyssa KApril 22, 2013Buffalo wings. Mac n cheese. Chili. Charlie Chaplin movies. Chalk board tables... I leave satisfied & lighthearted every time! Great stop by in the village for sure.
The feta salad sandwich is my go to. The horseradish mashed potatoes are sooo good. Inexpensive and quick service. One of my regular spots in the neighborhood.
Lenny GalloFebruary 8, 2016Nice atmosphere and reasonably priced food for this area of town. Can't go wrong with their burgers.
Kevin WeiseJune 3, 2019It’s fun to draw with chalk on the tables and the comedy cellar is right downstairs giving the place a super cool vibe. The food was good too and not all that expensive. Glad I dropped in!
The wings!!! I've gotten them almost every time and they are my favorite in the city! They have a really unique flavor that makes you want more
Amanda RellaSeptember 27, 2017Fun spot for live music while waiting to get into the Comedy Cellar. The musicians are very talented and pull of some amazing cover songs.
Mozzarella sticks and mac & cheese! Yum! Everything on the menu is amazing, good sizes portions and well prices. Staff is super helpful :)
Jasmine MehrabiDecember 10, 2019Good meeting spot before comedy cellar. Love the chalkboard table. But def don’t order nachos here, most of the cheese is melted into the plate.
Murat ArslanOctober 26, 2013Get the mix grill, lamb and chicken, rice and salad... Hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick to drink.. You wont be disappointed.
Sophia LiuDecember 24, 2014Hummus plate is finger-licking good! Just not your chalk stained fingers of course.
Alvaro de SouzaJanuary 11, 2015Waiters are awesome and orders don't take long. Fair price and good place to hangout with friends.
Venice FontanaMarch 24, 2013I've been coming here for 35 years. They stopped making Shawerma.... WHAT? That's what everyone comes for. We ordered meatloaf, shish kabob & nachos. We were very disappointed for the first time
Joseph MwambaMarch 3, 2015I'm a fan of the Mediterranean food, and also a fan of seeing the Comedy Cellar talent come up for some food too.
I miss the shawarma, but the wings/bleu cheese combo is my favorite in the city.
Luke ThornNovember 7, 2013Great café above a great comedy venue. Good prices and decent food. Would go back there again.
Noah XifrJanuary 20, 2015Falafel platter :-) just above the Comedy Cellar this restaurant is warm homey and it actually feels funny in here.
Aida AhaniMay 27, 2017Chaplin movie, lights and Hummus in Mediterranean dish 🥗; all f them were amazing- Mark AndussAugust 10, 2014Great for a pre- Comedy Cellar dinner. Good, inexpensive food and good service.
C OApril 29, 2012Great atmosphere, our server was awesome, and the nachos are fantastic drunk food. Going to the bathroom downstairs was tricky.
Alex GuevaraJanuary 29, 2014Great place especially if you want some alone time, quick meal, and some warm tea. :)
Elysia MannAugust 17, 2014Classic comedy crew hangs out here. Oh and the falafel plate is excellent.
NaveenApril 6, 2014Love this place. Great food, perfect place for cheap dinner before show around the corner at Minetta Lane Theater.
Margot GNovember 30, 2011The chalk board tables are so much fun! The sangria is cheap and delicious! The Israeli salad is very good.
Chelle 🗽July 16, 2011The chicken kabobs are super tasty. They are moist/tender and marinated in yogurt. The hummus plate is also pretty solid...
Nancy RispoliMay 12, 2013Been coming here for 24 years - the best. House dressing should be sold in the market .
New York HabitatDecember 20, 2011Buffalo wings, Charlie Chaplin, and mac n' cheese. Just try not to get too carried away with writing on the chalkboard tabletops!
aurore quercyJuly 30, 2012Great variety of Irish/spanish/mexican coffee, best place to hang out on a rainy sunday afternoon
Victoria Zinzalian-SmithDecember 11, 2011Ask for the Cold Borscht soup! It's not on the menu but they have it and it is to die for!
Ray LinNovember 6, 2014Great spot for Mediterranean food to cap off a night at the Comedy Cellar downstairs.
Kellan EOctober 18, 2015Slate tables with chalk and Charlie Chaplin on continuous loop keeps the toddler happy
always good but even better late night to get your falafel fix!
Yummy foods and lovely people. Fill your belly then catch a great comedy show downstairs at the Comedy Cellar... hilarious comics!!!
Courtney RizzoOctober 10, 2014The food isn't especially interesting but it's a good deal and cozy atmosphere.
Pooja SharmaNovember 25, 2021Best place to run into famous, infamous, upcoming comedian. Just ran into Aziz Ansari & Vir Das
Eva NowakowskiFebruary 3, 2010This place is always busy but be patient. Food is great & cheap. They have the BEST hot wings and their blue cheese is delicious!
Brian KonashAugust 12, 2011Beware going to the bathroom. The code to get downstairs is 137. You will exit onto a live set in the comedy club downstairs and have to brave taunts to get to the bathroom in back. Can be unpleasant.
Namitha GubbiFebruary 3, 2013Best falafel and apple cider! Order with your sauce on the side to avoid a mess :)
Tiffany HaydenOctober 29, 2011Amazing white sangria. Write on the tables with chalk. Find the bathroom for quite the adventure.
My FAVORITE wings and Mac and cheese!! Charlie Chaplin movies are an added bonus :-)
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Olive Tree Cafe
117 Macdougal St (btwn W 3rd St & Bleecker St)
New York, NY 10012
United States
New York, NY 10012
United States
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- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
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- 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
(212) 254-3480
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