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Ollie's Trolley
Burger Joint and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
"Get the Ollie burger.. It's good!!"(2 Tips)
"The burgers are really good......the fries also"(24 Tips)
"It is a sin to come here and not get an ollies burger!!!!"(2 Tips)
"Crab cakes are the best."(4 Tips)
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Aaron SalvoJune 30, 2013Greasy spoon in the truest sense of the word. Food is what you'd expect: burgers and dog; hot, fresh, inexpensive, & cooked to order. Decor is interesting w/ the various antiques around. Cash only.
Kris-ten ParksMarch 31, 2013Only complaint is that they take cash only. In downtown DC cards should be accepted. Great food especially the well seasoned fries and thick milkshakes. Would come back to this landmark.
Chad FonesJanuary 11, 2014Been here twice. Got the Ollie burger and this time decided to be more adventurous got chilli burger. Both are good and the fries are great! The man at the counter each time was delightfully surly.
SuzanneDecember 24, 2023Been coming here since my first job, 43 years ago! First location was in VA :). Love coming here when I’m in town. Best spice!!
Eric BeardApril 6, 2011Great food, even the fries are tasty. Make sure to bring cash. CASH ONLY!!! Worth checking out, I've only been there once but my food was great, as was everyone else I was with (there were 6 of us).
Get cash prior to getting in line. The waffles in the morning are nice. Get the ollie burger deal for lunch. They have the best fries around.
Jason ScofieldAugust 29, 2016Great burger and fries with an old school burger joint vibe (because it is...).
Andrew ErmanDecember 28, 2019Awesome burgers. They only take cash and the place is falling apart but we’ll worth it.
Lamar McClainSeptember 30, 2017The fries are thin shoe string with a Cajun seasoning; among the best in DC.
KatlynAugust 15, 2013The Reuben was great, but the crabcake sandwich my friend ordered looked better! Split the fries, there are a lot in the bag!
Walter WhitakerMay 27, 2014Better than Bens chili bowl and better atmosphere too. Great place close to the national mall
Charlie EdstromAugust 31, 2012Cash only place, but atm inside. Fresh made burgers are worth the trip. Fries are nice and crispy. Good 40s atmosphere.
Mark Neurohr-PierpaoliApril 29, 2015Try the Ollieburger - Ollieburger with cheese at Ollie's Trolley in #DC (via @Foodspotting)- Tina MatthewsDecember 30, 2010Crab cakes are the best. Also delicious strawberry shakes. I always take a good book and chill out here when the weather isn't the best
Jeff DubruleSeptember 29, 2012Late night food is nice, but the smoke from the patio comes right into the rest of the place. We were able to use a credit card to pay, so maybe they're not cash-only all the time?
- Cristian LozaApril 14, 2012Get the Ollie burger.. It's good!! I could of did without the seasoning on the fries and the ghetto bathroom though.
AndrewFebruary 24, 2019Avoid. One of the few Ollie's Trolleys left, but this chain should be let go to history. Food is okay, but the location is not well kept and has terribly high cash-only prices.
Burger DaysDecember 10, 2012We wanted to like it here, but sadly, we did not. Held out high hopes for the burger, but what we received --a decent patty but terrible bun-- was a let down. We dug the heavily seasoned fries though.
Bobby MApril 23, 2011Comfortable dinning room even tho its so ugly. Great food good classic simple. They even have beer :)
Claudia RuicFebruary 20, 2014The burger and fries are nice enough, not as good as i'd hoped. Just remember not to touch any of the antiques
Kieyontaye-Deriyon JohnsonMarch 31, 2014Please DO NOT TOUCH THE ANTIQUES... God only knows why... And it obvious they don't dust them either. Overall good food though
spiced fries and the burger patty are excellent, been a a frequent customer for 15 years.
Lorraine-Lori JohnsJuly 3, 2014Milkshakes were very good but expensive. And cash only threw me for a loop.
Matt JohnsonSeptember 4, 2011If you see a cop car outside of a food joint, you know its good...and its gooooood!- Bobby MApril 23, 2011Best fries in town... think mcdonalds fries with spices... ask for ollie sauce to dip them in.
Isaac GealerAugust 3, 2013Messed up my order. And the cashier had the audacity to bring up border issues with me because I had an Arizona ID. He told me boldly to "tell the Feds to secure the f@&$ing border."
David JenningsApril 18, 2014Cash Only!!! Service not the best and look dated and could use a minor cleaning, but the good was good and not to high prices for the tourist budget.
Paul Travis KleinMarch 9, 2010Get a veggie burger (it comes with cheese!!) and the fries (no skimping here). Then see a movie at E Street!
Bethany TestaverdeDecember 16, 2014Milkshake machine was not working ... whatever but sucked. Only people in there it was DEAD dirty I felt like I was in a scary movie...the music was obnoxious circus like . Burger So raw it was COLD
RacquelSeptember 19, 2015Food was good but service was very slow and place isn't too clean. It's also cash only and expensive for what they serve.
Greg GioiaDecember 1, 2009One of the best burgers I have ever eaten, and an amazing BBQ sauce for the fries.
Alfred BrownJuly 16, 2011The chicken sandwich is a decent size. Don't let the dirty interior deter you. The food is ok.
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- 7.8
"Burgers are great!! Bigger and juicer than Five-guys. fries are eh! Z-sauce for the burger or fries."
Miss Grace - 7.5
"Yes, there are veg options! The veg sandwich is excellent & cooked separately. 👍👍👍"
Magnetic Dynamo - 7.5
"Inexpensive burgers and a decent selection of beers. Top it off with friendly service and I am a fan. Bonus: you can sub a veggie patty on any of the burgers."
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