Olympic Cafe
With a seemingly endless abundance of ethnic foods fairly represented throughout the county, Greek cuisine does not seem to draw a huge number of restaurateurs to San Diego. It just takes a little looking, though. Unassuming inside and out, the food at Olympic Café speaks for itself, as shown by the “Best Greek Restaurant in San Diego” award City Beat gave the café in 2004, and the number of repeat customers that regularly dine here. With the laid-back atmosphere reminiscent of an old diner and friendly staff, customers are made to feel right at home. The family-owned café was established in 1985, and diners looking at the menu prices might feel like they’re stuck in a time warp – in a good way . Spanakopita, huge gyros, and a falafel platter are traditional Greek picks on the menu, but for those craving American fare, Olympic Cafe also offers a half-pound Angus burger for only $5.55 during lunch hours. Serving breakfast daily starting at 7am, the something-for-everyone menu has omelets and lighter dishes. If you decide to go Greek all the way, try the breakfast gyro – two eggs scrambled with sliced gyros and grilled onion, topped with fresh tomato, wrapped in a piping hot pita and served with their creamy tzatziki sauce. Playful desserts like a kourabiede, a traditional toasted almond butter cookie, or the white-chocolate dipped sprinkle-covered pretzel are sure to satisfy a sweet tooth. Olympic Café is one of those places you might pass on the sidewalk every day, but take our advice and give it a try next time you’re craving traditional Greek eats.
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Gyro Sandwich
Olympic Cafe's gyros are hard to beat -- large, affordable plates
Restaurant Info
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2340 University Avenue
San Diego CA 92104 - Address: 2340 University Avenue, San Diego CA 92104
- Cross Street: Texas Street
- Location: Hillcrest & Uptown | North Park
- Cuisine: Greek |
- Cost: $ | Very Inexpensive | Under $25
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Unknown
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: http://olympic-cafe.graigharris.com
- Phone: (619) 692-9082
Business Hours
- Monday
- | Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon
- | Lunch 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- | Dinner 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Tuesday
- | Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon
- | Lunch 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- | Dinner 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Wednesday
- | Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon
- | Lunch 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- | Dinner 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Thursday
- | Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon
- | Lunch 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- | Dinner 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Friday
- | Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon
- | Lunch 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- | Dinner 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Saturday
- | Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon
- | Lunch 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- | Dinner 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Sunday
- | Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon
- | Lunch 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- | Dinner 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Features
Occasion
F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions
Menus
Breakfast Menu
2 Egg Breakfasts
- Two eggs, potatoes and choice of toast (no meat) 4.75
- Ham and eggs 6.25
- Bacon (4 strips) and eggs 6.25
- Sausage (4 links) and eggs 6.25
- 1/4 lb. beef patty and eggs 6.25
- Gyros and eggs 6.25
- Greek sausage and eggs 6.50
- Souvlaki and eggs 7.25
3 Egg Omelets
- Cheese 6.25
- Ham and Cheese 6.75
- Mushroom and Cheese 6.75
- Gyros 6.95
- Sliced Gyros, grilled onions and fresh tomato
- Vegetarian 6.95
- Feta, mushrooms, green pepper and onion
- Village 7.25
- Greek Sausage, feta, mushrooms and onion
Waffles, Pancakes and French Toast
- Plain and Simple 4.95
- Crisp, fresh waffle served with butter and syrup
- Waffle Special 7.25
- Pecan Waffle 5.95
- Pancakes 3.95
- $4.95 portion-size available
- Pancake Special 6.50
- French Toast 4.95
- $6.25 portion-size available
- French Toast Special 7.25
- Add Strawberries and Whipped Cream 1.95
Breakfast Sandwiches
- Breakfast Gyros 5.55
- Two large eggs scrambed with sliced Gyros and grilled onion, topped with fresh tomato, wrapped in a hot pita and served with tzatziki sauce
- Vegetarian Breakfast Pita 5.55
- Two large eggs scrambled with feta cheese, mushrooms, green pepper and onion, wrapped in a hot pita with tzatziki sauce
- Fried Egg Sandwich 4.75
- A classic-just like Fred! Two fried eggs with bacon, American cheese, tomato and lettuce, served on white toast with mayonnaise
Light Starts
- Breakfast Yogurt Parfait 6.95
- Lightly sweetened yogurt layered with strawberries and homemade granola, seved with Donna's Coffee Cake
- Bagel with Cream Cheese and Fruit 4.50
- Cottage Cheese or Yogurt, Fruit and English Muffin 4.50
- Homemade Granola 4.50
- Hot Oatmeal 4.50
Sider Orders
- Gyros 3.45
- With tzatziki sauce
- Greek Sausage 2.95
- Ham Slice, Bacon (4 Slices), or Sausage (4 Links) 2.75
- Eggs 1.75
- $2.35 portion-size available
- Hashbrown Potatoes 2.45
- Homemade Coffee Cake 2.75
- Toast, English Muffin, Pita or Bagel 1.95
- Cream Cheese 0.50
- Fresh Fruit Cup 2.45
- Cottage Cheese 1.95
- Yogurt 1.95
- Large available for $2.95
Lunch & Dinner
Salads & Starters
- Olympic Salad 7.95
- Large Greek salad of mixed greens topped with feta cheese, Greek olives, pepperoncini, tomato and red onion, served with house dressing and pita bread
- Half Olympic Salad 6.75
- Served with pita bread
- Gyros Salad 9.25
- Greek salad topped with sliced Gyros and served with hot pita
- Chicken Breast Salad 9.25
- Greek salad topped with charbroiled chicken breast, served with pita bread -- The Best!
- Tuna Salad 8.95
- White Albacore served on Greek Salad with pita brea
- Dinner Salad 2.95
- Crisp mixed greens, ripe tomato and house dressing
- Greek Dinner Salad 3.75
- Hummus with Hot Pita 4.95
- Mid-Eastern appetizer dip of garbanzos, olive oil, lemon, and special seasonings
- Appetizer Sampler 7.25
- Hummus, pita, Feta cheese, Greek olives, tomato, cucumber and pepperoncini
- Avgolemono Soup 2.95
- (Cup size, Bowl is $4.25) Traditional Greek chicken and rice soup
- Lentil Soup 2.95
- (Cup size, Bowl is $4.25)
- Soup & Salad 5.75
- (Cup size, Bowl is $6.75) Served with hot pita
- Soup & Greek Salad 6.75
- (Cup size, Bowl is $7.75) Served with hot pita
Sandwiches & Charbroiled Burgers
- Falafel 5.85
- In pita
- Vegetarian 5.85
- In pita
- Tuna Melt 5.85
- On sourdough
- Turkey and Swiss 5.85
- On a French roll
- Fish 5.85
- On a sesame bun
- Roast Beef 5.85
- On a French roll
- BBQ Beef 5.85
- On a sesame bun
- Grilled Cheese 3.95
- On sourdough
- 1/2 lb. Angus Burger 5.55
- 6 oz. Angus Burger 5.15
- 1/4 lb. Angus Burger 4.55
- Souvlaki 5.85
- Beef or chicken in pita
- Chicken Breast 5.85
- On a sesame bun
- Patty Melt 5.85
- On rye
- Steak Sandwich 6.95
- Rib eye on a French roll
- Philly Steak Sandwich 6.95
- Rib eye on a French roll
- Our Famous Greek Gyros 5.85
- In pita
Extras
- Cheese 0.45
- American, Swiss or Feta
- Slice Gyros 1.55
- Great on burgers
- French Fries 1.95
- Rice Pilaf 1.95
- Roasted or Mashed Potatoes with Gravy 2.25
- Cup of Soup 2.45
- Salad 2.45
- Greek Salad 3.25
Daily Lunch Special
- Sandwich of the Day 0.00
- Whole sandwich served with choice of French fries, rice pilaf, salad or cup of soup
Weekly Specials
- Lamb Shank 10.95
- Braised lamb shank served with rice pilaf, Greek salad and pita bread
- Dolmades 9.95
- Grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and herbs, served with rice pilaf, Greek salad and pita bread
- Pastitsio 9.95
- Traditional Greek casserole of macaronia and seasoned ground beef topped with Bechamel sauce, served with roasted potatoes, Greek salad and pita bread
- Mousaka 9.95
- Potatoes, eggplant and zucchini layered with homemade meat sauce topped with Bechamel, served with rice pilaf, Greek salad and pita bread
Child's Menu
- Choice of: 5.25
- Chicken Tenders, Hamburger, Fish and Chips, Grilled Cheese, 1/4 Greek Chicken
Greek Specialties
- Gyros Sandwich 5.85
- Seasoned blend of beef and lamb cooked on a rotisserie, thinly sliced and served in hot pita bread with sliced onion, fresh tomato and tzatziki sauce
- Gyros Plate 8.75
- Generous portion of sliced Gyros served with Greek salad, pita bread and tzatziki sauce
- Greek Sausage Plate 8.75
- Two spicy Greek sausages served on grilled onions with Greek salad and pita bread
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce 8.75
- Made with our special Greek seasonings, served with garlic bread
- Pork Chops 9.95
- Served Greek style with mashed potatoes, Greek salad and pita bread
- Souvlaki Platter 9.95
- Two charbroiled skewers of marinated beef, green pepper, and onion, served with rice pilaf, Greek salad, pita bread and tzatziki sauce
- Spanakopita Platter 9.75
- Traditional spinach pie made with feta cheese, green onion, and eggs, wrapped in flaky fila dough and baked until golden, served with rice pilaf, Greek salad, pita bread and tzatziki sauce (a la carte $6.25)
- Falafel Platter 9.75
- Vegetarian Mid-Eastern specialty of ground chick peas, herbs and spices, formed into patties and deep fried, served on a bed of rice pilaf w ith Greek salad, pita bread and tzatziki sauce
- Chicken Kabob Platter 9.95
- Two charbroiled skewers of tender marinated chicken, green pepper and onion, served with rice pilaf, Greek salad, pita bread and tzatziki sauce
Greek Combinations
- Gyros and Spanakopita 9.95
- Gyros and Souvlaki 9.95
- Gyros and 1/4 Chicken 9.95
- Greek Sausage and 1/4 Chicken 9.95
- Souvlaki and Kabob 9.95
- Souvlaki and Spanakopita 9.95
- Spanakopita and 1/4 Chicken 9.95
- Spanakopita and Falafel 9.95
- Super Greek Combo 11.95
- Gyros, Souvlaki and Spanakopita
Favorites
- 1/2 Barbecued Chicken 9.25
- Served with Greek salad
- Liver and Onions 8.25
- (With bacon add $.95)
- Meat Loaf 8.25
- Mama Bia's Greek inspired recipe
- Barbecued Beef Ribs 8.75
- Pork Chops 9.95
- Served Greek style
- Fish and Chips 8.25
- Batter fried cod
- Shrimp Dinner 8.75
- Batter fried
- Mahi Mahi 10.25
- Grilled
- Halibut 11.25
- Grilled
Greek Style Chicken
- 1/2 Greek Style Chicken 9.25
- Oven baked, then charbroiled with Greek herbs & lemon, served with Greek salad, pita bread and choice of rice pilaf, French fries, or mashed potatoes and gravy
- Charbroiled Chicken Breast 8.95
- Served with Greek salad, pita bread and choice of rice pilaf, French fries, or mashed potatoes and gravy
- Light Greek Plate 6.95
- 1/4 Greek Style Chicken served with Greek salad and pita bread (for smaller appetites)
- Chicken Breast Salad 9.25
- Greek salad topped with charbroiled chicken breast, served with pita bread -- The Best!
- Chicken Kabob Platter 9.95
- Two charbroiled skewers of tender marinated chicken, green pepper and onion, served with rice pilaf, Greek salad, pita bread and tzatziki sauce
The House Specialty
- 1/2 Greek Style Chicken 9.25
- Served with roasted potatoes, house lemon gravy, Greek salad and pita bread
Side Orders
- Gyros 3.55
- Greek Sausage 3.15
- Kabob/Souvlaki 3.95
- Feta Cheese 1.95
- Greek Olives 1.95
- Pepperoncini 1.95
- Pita Bread 1.95
- Tzatziki Sauce (Small) 0.50
- Large $.95
- Hummus (Small) 1.45
- Large $2.55
- Garlic Bread 2.75
- French Fries 2.45
- Rice Pilaf 2.45
- Mashed Potatoes 2.45
- Roasted Potatoes 2.45
- 1/2 Spanakopita 3.15
Donna's Desserts
- Baklava 2.75
- Classic Greek pastry
- Kourabiede 1.45
- Toasted almond butter cookie
- Cheesecake 3.75
- Carrot Cake 2.75
- Chocolate Cake 2.75
- Cinnamon Walnut Bundt Cake 2.75
- Assorted Dessert Bars 1.75
- Take a look!
- White Chocolate Dipped Pretzels 1.65
- Chocolate Chip Cookies 1.65