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Top tips

  • Try the Big Vegan Breakfast featuring chickpea scramble and vegan black pudding.
  • Book a table ahead to avoid wait times during busy periods.
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  • Enjoy the free jukebox with classic rock and indie music while you dine.
  • The cafe is dog-friendly and wheelchair accessible.
  • Vegan milkshakes like Biscoff and peanut butter are available.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Benedict

  • Worth ordering: Black pudding

  • Worth ordering: Bubble and squeak

People also mention hash browns, aubergine bacon and bread.

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Also sausages, chickpea scramble and fried bread.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and good value.

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Also praised for fast service and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, brunch, coffee, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Olives is a casual cafe-bar known for its all-day breakfast and brunch offerings, including a notably hearty vegan full English breakfast featuring vegan black pudding and chickpea scramble. The venue is dog-friendly, wheelchair accessible with a cozy atmosphere, lively music from a free jukebox, and a reasonable price point around £12-15 per meal. Visitors appreciate the friendly, accommodating staff and recommend booking ahead due to its popularity.

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40 Elm Hill, Norwich, NR3 1HG, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–14:30
Tuesday
09:00–14:30
Wednesday
09:00–14:30
Thursday
09:00–14:30
Friday
09:00–14:30
Saturday
08:30–15:00
Sunday
08:30–14:30

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Great service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
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