Olympic Cafe

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This cash-only counter service spot sources Mediterranean ingredients with the same care that Greek tavernas apply to their supply chains, grilling lamb and seafood over open flame while house-made dips arrive still warm from the kitchen. The menu balances old-country preparations—crispy phyllo, brined olives, grilled octopus—with the Greek-American dishes that built San Diego's Hellenic food culture, all executed without pretense or shortcuts. What you taste here reflects the owner's relationship with their suppliers and their understanding that these recipes only work when the fundamentals—fish quality, olive oil selection, char technique—are non-negotiable.

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