Olga's Cup & Saucer
Providence, RI 02903-4715
Phone: (401) 831-6666
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-5pm
Editorial Review for Olga's Cup & Saucer – by Dawn Keable
The Scene
If you're at all clumsy, a visit to Olga's is only going to amplify your sense of gracelessness. This high-ceilinged café has an airy, loft feel, but actual moving space is at a premium. Take a hint from the rest of the urban lunchtime crowd: Shimmy to one of the tile-covered tables, have a seat and stay there.
The Food
Don't see anything you like? Come back tomorrow. Olga's menu changes daily, but it's more likely that you'll have a hard time narrowing your options. And if you head isn't spinning yet, imagine what'll happen when you try to choose one of 10 varieties of crusty bread. Everything is delicious, but the pecan blondies and mango-chutney chicken salad are worth a trip in themselves.
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User Reviews for Olga's Cup & Saucer
02/28/2008 Posted by ProvidenceCritic
I have tried Olga's Cup and Saucer several times because it is with in walking distance from my office. Every single time I have gone, I have always received great food. But something has to be done with the service. It is simply unacceptable. The two aweful girls, (mind you, not the owners who are very sweet) that work behind the counter did not make me feel welcome at all and this wasn't the first time. They don't say the common niceties you should say in a restaurant. They stare at you, or more like scowl at you, and if you need anything (napkins anyone?) they roll their eyes and lazily give them to you. You may think that I might be an equally horrible person for writing this but several of my co-workers and friends have experienced the same thing. Another instance where I was shocked: I asked for a box to wrap my left-overs in. One of the girls asked me almost incredulously what I needed to wrap. I told her "my left overs". She handed me a piece of FOIL. Didn't offer to wrap it, just handed me foil. No bag, nothing. Unless they change some of their staff, I am never stepping foot at Olgas again. It's a shame 'cause their baked goods are the best I've had in Providence.
Pros: Baked goods
Cons: Service
11/17/2006 Posted by northwestlaura
olga's is one of those ideal spots - beautiful, cozy, warm and filled with the smell of freshly baking breads and cookies. plus there is a garden and patio outside where you can sit have a morning meal and forget that you are actually in a city. i had a killer omelette and even the side of bread that came with the breakfast was amazing, with bits of apricot in it. the staff was so kind, too.
Pros: freshly baked goods, coffee, patio seating, cozy and friendly
Cons: can get crowded, not open on sundays
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