Cafe Ollie – Something for Everyone!

by | Jun 1, 2013 | Food

Cafe Ollie – Something for Everyone!

I read about Cafe Ollie over on AnnArbor.com.  It sounded like a nice place, but I sort of forgot about it.  Then I saw that our Dark Horse Brewing friend, Joanna Hollyday, had liked their Facebook page which got me over to check out the page.  This is when I saw they were big supporters of Michigan beer (yes!) and had lots of vegan options on their menu (YES!).  Our first visit was actually on Mother’s day with Brenda’s boys for brunch, which was great.  We decided we needed to come back for dinner and a beverage, so we may our way over there a couple weeks ago after work.

Cafe Ollie is located in beautiful (and historic!) Depot Town in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Brenda outside Cafe Ollie

 

When you walk in to Cafe Ollie,  you feel like you went back in time.  Its like a cool record store (remember School Kids??) and a funky coffee house.

Brenda picking out some food

 

Stacks of wax at Cafe Ollie

 

There are some comfy chairs to enjoy a coffee (or hell, even a beer or two).

The comfy chairs for chillin at Cafe Ollie

 

There is also some fun booths and tables to enjoy a meal.

Gig flyers adorn the walls at Cafe Ollie

 

If you are looking for great Michigan product, Michigan General Store is located right next door!

Michigan store right next to Cafe Ollie

 

All right Charlie, hows the food??

Cafe Ollie’s menu really does have it all.  Just check out this menu!

A fantastic menu with something for all at Cafe Ollie

 

There is a really nice selection of Michigan beers.

Nice selection of Michigan Beers at Cafe Ollie

 

And something I’ve never seen before…BEER SHAKES!  I’d almost go back to some dairy to try one of those 🙂

Super friend and hardworking staff at Cafe Ollie

 

We started out dinner with a Crooked Tree and a nice Sauvignon Blanc.

Nice beverages at Cafe Ollie

 

I opted for the Buffalo 66.  A tofu wrap with a tangy ranch buffalo sauce.  Yep, not a vegan sandwich 🙂

Buffalo 66 - tofu wrap at Cafe Ollie

 

Brenda went with the Dimitri.  A grilled vegan cheese, avocado, and tomato sandwich on ciabatta with a side of asian slaw (totally vegan approved 🙂

Dimitri - vegan sandwich with Asian slaw at Cafe Ollie

 

We both really enjoyed our meals and beverages.  Brenda was a happy customer!

Satisfied customer at Cafe Ollie

 

Cafe Ollie is a great place to hangout and grab some grub.  The staff at Cafe Ollie are very friendly and helpful.  Be sure to add Cafe Ollie to your dining out options.

Feel free to browse a few more photos from our visit in the gallery.

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