Olly Fresco's — Restaurant in Edmonton

This place used to be the BEST. Ever since it re-opened, I have unfortunately been disappointed every time. They used to have a breakfast sandwich that included an egg, bread, 2 veggies, and one sauce for around $3. I get with rising costs that this may have changed, but every time I have gone and ordered the same sandwich, it has had a different cost between $4 and $7. Why do they still have an egg breakfast sandwich listed on the menu for $3 if all you get is an egg on bread and charged .50 more for one slice of tomato when the cost used to be inclusive of two veggie add-ons? Beyond that, I have witnessed multiple disrespectful interactions between the male staff working the kitchen line, the cooks not listening at all to what my order even was, not asking clarifying questions, and just putting things on the order I didn't even ask for. A great example was me ordering a quesadilla on the green wrap (aka a spinach wrap, one of the 3 options of wraps), the cook instead took "spinach wrap" as an instruction to load my quesadilla with spinach, not even clarifying if this is what I wanted. I've given Olly's about 7 chances since re-opening, and I...

Olly Fresco – 107 Street, Edmonton Not the same as the Calgary location, at least from what I remember. That one felt more vibrant, with a wider selection and better energy.

Maybe it’s the location—tucked inside a government building. Maybe it’s post-COVID downtown. Maybe there are just too many other lunch spots in the core. This stretch has always been tough for restaurants—the place next door has flipped twice in the past two years. Olly’s still hanging on, likely thanks to steady foot traffic and a lack of quality options nearby.

The price point is fair—$2.49/100g—but the buffet itself is barebones. Few hot items. Cold side’s just as limited. Didn’t even bother with the sandwich counter. Chocolate bars and desserts are marked up as expected.

The chicken stew was decent. The fish was Basa. Overall? Slim pickings.

If you’re already in the building and just need something quick, maybe it scratches the itch. I can’t see myself coming back for a...

Walked past the location a few times and felt excited to try. Approached to walk in, from outside window noticed the attendant seated on the ground behind the counter, essentially hiding from customers to play on her phone. Went in anyway, selected a baked good from the food area and realized it was rock hard. Selected another with the same result. Asked the attendant for a latte and was told it would be 5 minutes. Agreed and then was met with attendant going back to her cellphone and watching videos. Finally got my coffee and was served it while she decided to get on her phone for a call.

So so disappointed with the experience, especially after being excited to visit. Will NOT...