The Olive Branch - Carta

1A Station Road, CO7 9DH, Colchester, United Kingdom

🛍 Vegan, Arabic, Vegetarian, Mediterranean

4.7 💬 1540 Reseñas
The Olive Branch

Teléfono: +441206615741

Dirección: 1A Station Road, CO7 9DH, Colchester, United Kingdom

Ciudad: Colchester

Menú Platos: 4

Reseñas: 1540

Sitio Web: http://www.theolivebranchwivenhoe.co.uk/

"The Olive Branch is a small cafe in Wivenhoe that specialises in serving authentic vegan Syrian food. I went there last week for the first time on a beautiful sunny day for lunch. The place was nearly full when I arrived, and although the tables and chairs were close to each other, they were well-placed so I didn’t feel overlooked. I was served by two staff members during my time at The Olive Branch, and both of them were really hospitable and attentive. I really wanted to have a truly authentic experience, so I ordered their own special minty lemonade for £3. The drink arrived very quickly and looked quite attractive. Although the drink was quite bitter, it was cold and refreshing on such a hot day. The ice used was cloudy and small and looked homemade, which made the drink look cheap and less appealing, but in these hard financial times, I do not blame them. I decided to go for their ‘Double Olive Branch Platter’ for food which cost me and my partner £18. The menu did not have what was included on the platter, but the staff member tried his best to explain and used words such as ‘hummus’, ‘falafel’, and ‘olives’, and I was sold. The platter did not take long at all and definitely had the wow factor. It looked beautiful and fresh, showing a variety of different colours and textures. The platter was served with a basket of warm pita bread, which the staff kindly topped up towards the end of our meal to “mop up”. The hummus and falafels were excellent, I only wish there was more! There was only one small section of hummus with cucumber and one falafel each. There were several other foods, one that looked similar to hummus but had a slimy texture and exquisite taste (I did not enjoy this at all), a couple broad bean dishes that were fairly bland, olives that were coated in a very strong oil, a baby aubergine stuffed with peppers, and a vine leaf that was quite tasty. There was a nice mixed salad in the centre of the platter. I also ordered a slice of their chocolate cake, which cost £4.50. This was probably the most disappointing dish, as the cake was quite dry and looked as if it was a birthday cake bought from Tesco. If you are going to charge £4.50 a slice, then you would expect something homemade and fresh, especially as there is a coffee shop in close proximity that sells homemade vegan chocolate cake that is cheaper and in my experience, a lot nicer. Overall, it definitely felt like an authentic experience, but I would not order the platter or the cake again. However, if you are feeling adventurous, or want to try some new unusual foods, then I would suggest trying the platter. The staff there were amazing, the prices were reasonable (except the cake where I felt a little robbed) and the scenery was pleasant. I definitely recommend their hummus and falafel."

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Andrew Andrew

Superb place. Great coffee (Monmouth) and fantastic food

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Mark
Mark

Popped in for some late lunch.. very welcoming.. and amazing food.. Thankyou


Szilvi
Szilvi

Very lovely place, kind staff and the food is so amazing. It is good to book a table at the weekend as it can get a bit busy love it!


matthew
matthew

Very chilled Vibe with a brilliant ambience, the food is lovely and the coffee is amazing. The service is second to non with exceptionally kind staff. I wish i was exaggerating but this was an amazing experience for the first time using The Olive Branch. Ver carta


Lou
Lou

To be able to order delicious vegan food in the knowledge that is just that is a true relief and pleasure. Wether you are Vegan or not this food tastes amazing and the service is top notch. Syrian food tastes fantastic. The staff are happy to explain the dishes and enhance the experience.


Sarah
Sarah

I love this little spot in Wivenhoe. They do beautiful vegetarian vegan platters and the food is so fresh, healthy and delicious. We shared a vegetarian platter and then had Turkish coffee and baklava for dessert. The staff are so lovely and friendly. I keep coming back here as I like it so much.


Gemma
Gemma

Absolutely brilliant vegan cafe with vegetarian options for Jon-vegan friends/family. We walked over to the cafe along the river and through woodland and enjoyed a meal there. Really good food, super nice staff, attentive and great atmosphere. Husband said it felt like we were on holiday again. Will definitely return. Ver carta


BRIJITTE
BRIJITTE

Love this place. We were immediately made to feel so welcome. What a warm welcome we received. Chantel, the server was simply amazing)! We instantly felt appreciated for visiting, allocated seating and checked on regularly to make sure we were comfortable. What’s more, the food was scrumptious! Never ever have I tasted vegan wraps that tasted so excellent. Thank you for making us feel cared for and welcome.


chantell
chantell

One of the best meals I've ever had! As a devoted meat eater I've never in my life ever considered trying vegan food, not until I stumbled upon this cute little cafe one wonderful Saturday afternoon. I was greeted by the most cheerful staff and the owner Abdul went as far as to personally take my order. Now, I'm not accustomed to Mediterranean cuisine let alone vegetarian Mediterranean food but Abdul walked me through the menu so well that I felt as if I was in Syria myself, being offered one of the finest cuisines the world has to over. The ambiance of the cafe very comfy and inviting, I didn't want to leave. I finally ordered the make shift pizza that I unfortunately forgot the name of. I...


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The Olive Branch is a small cafe in Wivenhoe that specialises in serving authentic vegan Syrian food. I went there last week for the first time on a beautiful sunny day for lunch. The place was nearly full when I arrived, and although the tables and chairs were close to each other, they were well-placed so I didn’t feel overlooked. I was served by two staff members during my time at The Olive Branch, and both of them were really hospitable and attentive. I really wanted to have a truly authentic experience, so I ordered their own special minty lemonade for £3. The drink arrived very quickly and looked quite attractive. Although the drink was quite bitter, it was cold and refreshing on such a... Ver carta

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  • Vegan Disfruta de nuestro menú vegano, que ofrece una selección vibrante de platos a base de plantas elaborados con ingredientes frescos y de temporada. Saborea comidas sabrosas que son tan nutritivas como deliciosas.
  • Arabic Experimenta los sabores de Oriente Medio con nuestra auténtica gastronomía árabe. Saborea platos tradicionales elaborados con especias aromáticas, ingredientes frescos y un rico patrimonio para un verdadero sabor de Arabia. Ver carta
  • Vegetarian Disfrute de nuestra vibrante colección de platos vegetarianos, elaborados con las verduras más frescas, sabores ricos y especias sabrosas. Disfrute de un plato saludable y delicioso que celebra los mejores ingredientes de la naturaleza.
  • Mediterranean Saborea la esencia vibrante del Mediterráneo con platos inspirados en las costas bañadas por el sol. Disfruta de aceitunas frescas, hierbas vibrantes, aceites de oliva ricos y una variedad de mariscos y carnes a la parrilla.

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  • Cafe
  • Wifi
  • Carta
  • Takeout
  • menú
  • Seating

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