OLV Cafe

Out of business… AGAIN! Too bad, was a great brunch and the staff were always friendly! R.I.P. OLV!

Food: Monday-​Saturday the food is amazing. I love all of their flatbreads especially. On Sunday they have the best spread at the buffet. Fresh Salmon, pancakes, fruit, biscuits and gravy, etc… And on top of the buffet you can also order custom items like eggs benedict, omelets, or stuffed french toast. Paired with the unlimited mimosa bar (all kinds of juices Atmosphere: It’s usually a very quiet, but classy wine bar with mostly tapas style menu items. But Sunday, they have a great brunch! But make reservations, because it fills up so fast. They spill out down the sidewalk with tables.
Service: Always friendly
Atmosphere: As good as it gets in SODO. Nice, upscale, modern, comfortable, and clean. DJ for brunch isn’t always the best…
(recently came under new management, haven’t visited since)
–I will update soon, to see if anything has changed.

Brunch here is a lot of fun! Good music nice and casual atmosphere and all you can drink mimosas, smoked salmon and chilled shrimp cocktail is a way to make this girl smile! The only drawback I would say is that the all you can drink mimosas are made with Andre champagne … I would rather have 2 good mimosas than any number made with the cheapo stuff… Just sayin’! However the chef is really friendly and the food is great I love it here! Make a reservation if you plan on doing Sunday brunch!

Have been dining at this restaurant for over 5 years. They have the best flatbread and chicken empanadas. Great area to watch sports and enjoy your favorite meal! Also, you can’t go wrong with their happy hour menu! Daily from 4−8pm!

Had some wine and edamame. The service was outstanding. I just wished they had some kind of sauce for the edamame. But otherwise fantastic times.

This has been the saddest return to OLV ever! This used to be the prime location for brunch in all of Orlando! Now it is just sad! Don’t call it Champagne when you are running around barely refilling our glasses with… wait for it… Andre! This isn’t a sorority pregame… its a business! The buffet was sad… food was cold, and rarely full. We ordered omelettes which were the only thing you can order now… and our server got them wrong! Ohhh… and service… the staff is slow, forgetful, and at one point saw them all sitting at bar stools at the bar. If anyone came here about a month ago before they reopened… you know how great this place was… now it is a sad excuse for a SundayFunday!

So sorry to see one of my favorite brunch venues cut on their quality. We have always enjoyed our brunch and today we walked away dissappointed and not sure if we will go back. Their is a new chef and she is really cutting corners. The croissants were reheated cut in half and way over browned. No Salmon, muffins and danish tasted like they came out of box. Apparently their coffee pot has been broken and they had no coffee. One meat (pieces of chicken) turkey sausage and bacon. Nothing to brag about. So if you have been to OLV for brunch before, do not expect the same quality of food. Very sorry that they have forsaken quality.

Great brunch! Fantastic Mimosa options in a mix your own set up. I made a strawberry guava mimosa. Had a party of 6 and our table was ready waiting for us. Two in our party were small children. They had a great time as well. Live DJ made the place fun and our loud children go unnoticed. Only giving four stars though because our table was made of folding chairs and two card tables, and for an almost $ 30 per person brunch, I would expect cloth napkins. Great service, vibe, and food though!

Unfortunately, I did not have a good recent lunch experience at OLV.
I arrived at OLV to meet a few friends for a quick lunch on Friday at 1pm. The server greeted us right away and made us aware the restaurant was out of Edamame and Hummus. The menu was rather limited, a few sandwich options, 2 flatbread options, and several light bites… two of which they were out of.
When it was time to order, my first guest ordered a burger and fries. That was fine, until the server told us they were out of fries. Yes, out of fries. On Friday. At lunch. The next guess ordered a BBQ chicken flatbread. I was planning on ordering the Thai Chicken Wrap when the server informed me they only had 2 servings of chicken left. Yes, again, they were out of something. That eliminated a good 50% of the already limited menu, not including the fry shortage and lack of edamame and hummus apps.
We all had to adjust our orders and no one ended up getting what they actually hoped for. When the lunch arrived, it was alright. The flatbreads were pretty small, my burger was dry and slightly burnt.
I visited OLV in the past and had a nice experience but I was actually embarrassed I recommended this spot as our lunch choice. I hope OLV gets it together.

Was so happy to hear OLV reopened, then became so beyond disappointed when we returned for brunch. There were no plates, no servers and a mostly empty buffet for $ 28 per person. The food that was out looked picked through cafeteria food (for examples a smashed piece of cake and cold, hard meat.) Everyone in line waiting for plates were commenting about how terrible this looked and how far it was from the usual quality they had come to expect from OLV. I am not trying to be ugly, but hoping someone reads this and realizes that people were literally walking out. Please correct these issues and make OLV the place we loved again!

Okay so OLV is back open again however it is not the same. No buy one get one on the Sangria, no Saturday Bloody Mary bar. Gosh I’m so unhappy to see they no longer have the best happy hour in town will keep my eyes open to see if they go back to the old OLV. Oh and the price went up on Sunday brunch

My friend and I stopped by on a Saturday around 3pm. Not crowded, very relaxing atmosphere.½ price wine and some drinks during this time! I will have a red sangria please! The red sangria was the perfect mix with fresh fruit. Very refreshing. Tried the shrimp and crab dip. The dip was fantastic, the pita bread soft, yet crisp on the outside. Amazing. We also tried the trio of crème brule’. Oreo, Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin. Delicious. Can’t wait to go back and try more of the dishes.
Service was very pleasant and attentive! Thanks Corey!

If you are looking for a fun atmosphere, large quantities of alcohol, and ok food, then this is a great spot for brunch. I highly recommend making a reservation, unless you are cool with waiting and/​or sitting outside on the patio. My party sat inside and we were drenched in sweat, so I can only imagine how sweaty it would be outside at this time of year.
I have been to OLV a few times, and each time was for a different meal. This last time I met some friends for Sunday brunch. Brunch consists of unlimited mimosas, where you are handed a glass of champagne and are directed one of the juice stations to mix your concoction. I am not normally much of a mimosa drinker, but enjoyed trying out different flavors. There is a server who walks around, refilling glasses. This can be dangerous! The buffet style set up gets a little hectic at times, as people are coming from all directions for the food. Some of the items were good– we really enjoyed the chicken empanadas, the cheese plate, the grits, and the omelets (which are ordered from the server, but are included in the buffet price). The potatoes were dry and bland, and the bacon, which was just mixed in with the sausage, was chewy and limp. No bueno.
The brunch atmosphere is fun, with a dj playing outside and everyone hustling around. For as busy as this place is, the servers are on top of their game. I was impressed that our server took our omelet orders without writing it down, while handling a few other tasks at the same time. The kitchen had a quick turnaround as well, as we did not have to wait for our food for long.
When I have been here for dinner, it is a completely different vibe. A bit more relaxed, with an excellent menu. Maybe even a little classier, as it feels more like a wine bar than a chaotic club. You can’t go wrong with an order of the scallops, or the petite tenders. This is also a nice spot to stop in for a quick drink and app– I really enjoy the shrimp and crab dip with a nice glass of wine off their extensive list.

I could sum up his entire review by just stating OLV Rocks.
The location is great and central. The décor is classy and comfortable. The food is great and reasonably priced. The wine list is one of the better in town. The Sunday brunch is just epic, although plan to spend the rest of the day in bad after your gorged yourself on delicious culinary creations and all you can drink mimosas (with a variety of DIY juice flavors).
It is also a great location for small corporate events.

You had me at all you drink mimosas. Seriously.
For the price, you just can’t beat OLV’s brunch buffet and self serve ALL YOU CAN DRINK mimosa bar. The food is great, and offers an assortment of things including smoked salmon and mini quiche, salads and an assortment of pastries. I ordered eggs Benedict that’s done in the kitchen and brought out to you – it was perfect. I only wish I had known about this place sooner. It’s a special little spot in Orlando! Def make reservations. Yum!

All you can eat brunch buffet, and all you can drink mimosas… and all for just $ 25?! Oh OLV, why must you be so far away from me?
On my visit to Orlando last weekend, my friend told me about OLV’s brunch, and how it was probably too full to make a reservation (she told me this on Friday), but that we should plan for next time. I figured that it couldn’t hurt to check, so on the spot I called to make a reservation. They only had a spot at the high tops outside, but that was a-​okay by us. Needless to say, my friend was shocked that I scored a reservation for the same weekend. And after seeing how awesome this brunch is, I have to say I’m a bit shocked myself!
Upon our arrival, we sat at the table, and were presented with two Stella Artois chalices… into which our very friendly waitress generously poured some champagne. She showed us the juice selection, where we were to add however much juice ourselves. It included a variety of options (including the obvious orange juice), such as peach, guava, cranberry and mango, but surprisingly no grapefruit. I LOVE grapefruit juice, and I would’ve liked to try that with the champagne, but barring that option, I just stuck with OJ. Our drinks never got more than a quarter of the way empty before our waitress returned to refill the champagne. I’m pretty sure I got very full just because of this. Eventually I had to cut myself off… and even then, we had to walk around Target and TJ Maxx afterward to sober up!
We then checked out the food selection inside, which had the standard bacon, sausage, home fries, french toast, mini pancakes and pastries selection. There were also some interesting additions: mini empanadas (sadly just chicken, I would’ve loved to have seen beef ones there), smoked salmon, polenta, pork tenderloin, and a fruit plate that was a little lacking (just pineapple and melon… some berries and grapes would’ve been obvious additions… but the pineapple was delicious). No pre-​made, greasy scrambled eggs over a burner here: you ordered your eggs from the waitress. My friend got the eggs benedict, while I chose a simple cheddar omelette. She had walked by with an amazing-​looking omelette earlier, while the one I got was not as well-​done (what can I say, I like things well-​done!). In the future, I’m just going to make sure to ask specifically for that. The omelette tasted pretty good anyway — they listened when I requested lots o’ cheese.
I still can’t believe this place only charges $ 25 for all of this. In South Florida, most brunch places that are all you can eat AND drink are more in the $ 50+ per person range. Those that aren’t offer unlimited mimosas for $ 15 per person, while the menus themselves are a la carte. So even though the food at OLV didn’t blow me away (but was still definitely decent), it’s just too good of a value to rate it anything other than 5 stars. I will certainly be back!

This is a true 3 star review for me. Its not bad, but its not great. And with so many killer places in Orlando, this doesn’t give me much reason to frequent the place.
I went on a weekday afternoon, post lunch rush. Service was ehh. there wasn’t a whole lot going on but she wasn’t really around except to take the order and bring the check. The reuben was decently good, but the options on sides are less than thrilling and it wasn’t really anything special.
Overall, if a group of friends want to come here I will probably suggest somewhere else, but won’t refuse to join.

I HAD to check this place according to my friends, most importantly for Sunday brunch… so I did just that a few weeks ago! It happened to be the weekend of Valentines, so a few things were different than normal, but I think the consistency of what I had heard was still there for the brunch.
First thing I noticed was the DJ set up outside spinning some decent tunage for the afternoon. We settled inside and busted our way up to the buffet to which I was pleasantly surprised at the selection (eggs, several types of meats, biscuits and gravy, cheese platter, etc…) and on top of this was the mimosa flavoring table, which I was in LOVE with! I was a make shift bartender mixing up flavors for my table! And then, yes there is more… you were able to order specialty omelets and/​or eggs benedict. Not the best, but a great additional option for those desiring a little more.
Again, I was here on a holiday weekend, so I think a few things were off from the norm including the price, which was $ 29.95. In most cases, I would stray away from that price, but overall OLV and the brunch seemed and turned out to be worth it. And one last thing is I would definitely make reservations, as the place was packed and clearly for good reason!

Been to OLV’s Sunday Brunch twice now and each time continue to be impressed. Its a definite must do for any Sunday Brunch enthusiasts. Priced at $ 24.95 per person you get: Unlimited Mimosas (yes I said it… UNLIMITED MIMOSAS), buffet brunch options and made to order items.
The buffet table serves fresh fruit, cheeses, breads, pastries, smoked salmon (with all the fixings), palenta, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, empanadas (love love love these!), mini pancakes, pasta, etc etc etc… a wide selection of goodies!
On top of that you get your made to orders! Omelet, French Toast (regular or with strawberry filling — note that does not mean stuffed french toast, but either way its WAY GOOD) and/​or eggs Benedict (another deelish choice).
Great thing is all of it is UNLIMITED!
Now to their Mimosas, obliviously not top shelf champagne, but pretty good stuff! Servers are generous when serving the glasses, they don’t hold back on the pour thats for sure. They have a huge variety of juices to mix with the champagne — your standard OJ plus peach, pear, mango and pineapple just to name a few.
One thing you MUST note before your visit is to MAKE RESERVATIONS! Place gets packed and to be guaranteed a table in the area you prefer (inside or outside) it will make your life easier to have reservations.

Brunch is the ultimate experience here at Olv.
So let me clarify my rating, I am totally a fan of the ambiance and the rich-​uptown feeling you get when you sit in their spacious patio with big wicker furniture and cushions. There’s a DJ, yes early in the morning — it’s like you never left the club last night! Of course, the music is a little bit mellow but still upbeat enough to start off your sunday funday the right way.
Here’s how it works: approx $ 25 for all you can eat and mimosa drinks. There’s no brunch menu — that’s all they offer for brunch. Great price right? Kitchen orders can be made for made-​to-​order omelets, eggs Benedict, and french toast.
The «buffet» part includes bakery items, silver dollar pancakes, usual breakfast proteins, biscuit and gravy, salmon, salad — off course, all gourmet-​status. However, don’t hate me for saying that some of those items seem, well, not fresh. Bacon wasn’t as crispy, salmon was a little dry, and bakery items didn’t seem too special. I could have got the same at a Continental breakfast at a Holiday Inn.
BUTTTTT, let me conclude on the best part of the all-​you-​can-​Brunch. The servers pour you a glass of champagne and you can bring your happy little self to the juice bar and mix your champagne with your favorite fruity juice. Pear was my favorite. Other options include: passion fruit, guava, mango, OJ, and pineapple.
Reservations is suggested. If you have a small party and the patio is full, you may be seated at a long table, sharing with another small party (which we didn’t mind).
The experience is something different for Orlando — which is always a plus which makes me a fan!

Low-​key neighborhood wine bar with great happy hour offerings.
The Good:
1) Thursday All-​You-​Can-​Drink wine and beer for $ 20 from 7 to 10 pm. Great deal! And the servers/​bartenders are great.
2) Monday 2-​for-​1 wine and beer from 2 to 8 pm. Plus, $ 5 flatbreads.
3) Tasty tapas dishes. I always get the bruschetta, the tuna tartare or the antipasta platter. Yum! I’ve only really done their lighter app dishes, so can’t comment on their heartier fare.
4) Excellent music… there’s a DJ most nights.
Overall, it’s simply a great place to hang out and enjoy a casual evening with friends, family or colleagues.

I have been to OLV about 3 times now and on all different occasions. Each time has been a different, lovely, relaxing experience.
This is a great place for brunch or just relaxing with a glass of wine (or cider!) and catching one of their art nights.
I have had a flatbread which was tasty but I must say, the Sunday brunch, WOW! Where it’s at! 19.95 with a buffet as well as a choice of a dish from the kitchen and unlimited cran/​orange mimosas. You can upgrade for $ 2 to receive the champagne and hit up various flavors to make your own mimosa… I HIGHLY suggest this. So many delicious options and you can get a new one each time you go up. Great service too, on top of their game. We were never without a drink refill. My favorite option on the buffet were the cheese grits, WOW! Someone with me said they were too buttery but I enjoyed it so much. The creamiest grits I have ever had. I got some each time I went up. Great fruit selection too and so many meat options. I went with the stuffed french toast with blueberry compote for my kitchen dish… WOW! Hands down some amazing french toast. It was not too large but the flavor was huge.
During the evening, grab a seat on the couches and just relax. When it’s nice out and they are having their art night, enjoy a local DJ and some amazing local artists, great mix and mingle time. Dogs are always welcome on the porch too, yay!
Def a spot to check out in Sodo.