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The Olive Pit Delicatessen

71 The Terrace, Ocean Grove VIC 3226, Australia

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71 The Terrace, Ocean Grove VIC 3226, Australia

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+61 3 5255 1511
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Olive Pit Delicatessen

Ocean Grove’s bustling hybrid cafe-delicatessen pairs hearty daytime plates with well-stocked shelves of specialty cold cuts and cheeses. Grab a table inside the cosy dining room or head out to the terrace for breakfast, where kitchen regulars bank on "the mash"—avocado lifted with peas, tangy feta, pesto, and crisp bacon over crusty sourdough. The kitchen doubles as a thoughtful stop for coeliacs, maintaining dedicated fryers and separate prep areas. Wrap up with a Reuben toastie, then stock the pantry on your way out with house-packed olives and sliced meats straight from the deli case.

  • Coeliac-Safe Kitchen Setup: Caters to gluten-free diners with dedicated separate fryers for fish, chips, and calamari, plus isolated pastry prep.
  • Full-Service Deli Counter: Shelves and chilled counters packed with specialty cured meats, artisan cheeses, olives, and Mediterranean pantry goods.
  • Elevated Avocado Mash: A regular favorite layering avocado, peas, feta, pesto, egg, and smoked bacon on sourdough.
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Why Diners Choose The Olive Pit Delicatessen

Everyday cafe comfort paired with authentic deli craftsmanship and heartfelt hospitality

  • Elevated Breakfast Classics

    Breakfast dishes are upgraded with deli-grade ingredients like house-smoked bacon, rich feta, and scratch-made pesto on crusty sourdough.

    they have elevated the simple avocado mash with peas + feta cheese (good quality)+ smoked bacon (lovely smokey good quality bacon) + egg + pesto and a crusty sour dough.

    jerena teo

  • Take-Home Delicatessen Provisions

    Diners can stock their home kitchens with specialty deli meats, cheeses, spreads, and imported Mediterranean pantry items right alongside their meal.

    they have alot of options to purchase and take home for your kitchen.

    Jarrod S

  • Laid-Back Group Dining

    The warm indoor and outdoor seating provides an easygoing backdrop for leisurely, extended catch-ups with friends over hearty comfort food.

    Perfect for either a quick bite or to have a long laid back conversation with friends.

    Ariel Y. H. W.

  • Regular Gathering Hub

    Locals and travelling families regularly rely on the deli as an established, welcoming rendezvous point to connect.

    visit my brother and his wife, who always meet up at the Olive Pitt with friends.

    Carmel Webster

  • Thoughtful Personal Care

    Attentive staff show proactive kindness and care during moments of personal discomfort, making guests feel uniquely looked after.

    brought out our order and gave me a little dish of honey for my throat.

    Wayne Gribben

  • Accommodating Care for Families

    Staff actively eliminate dining hurdles for parents with sleeping children by bringing menus and payment directly curbside.

    volunteered to come to the car to take my order, brought menu and I even paid from the car.

    Natasha Nogueira

Customer favourites and hearty cafe fare crafted with quality ingredients

  • Burger

    The beef burger was so incredibly tasty and the fried chicken was juicy and crisp.

    Stephanie O'Leary

  • The Mash

    Ordered " the mash" and they have elevated the simple avocado mash with peas + feta cheese (good quality)+ smoked bacon (lovely smokey good quality bacon) + egg + pesto and a crusty sour dough. Just beautiful combination!

    jerena teo

  • Fried Chicken

    Ordered 2 beers, fried chicken and calamari salad.

    Harrison Bergamin

  • Reuben Toastie

    A very tasty Reuben toastie and hamburger hit the spot.

    stevie65able

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches, dedicated dietary safeguards, and take-home provisions that elevate your visit.

  • Thoughtful Honey for a Sore Throat

    When a guest lost her voice, the server thoughtfully brought out warm water accompanied by an unprompted dish of honey for her throat.

  • Curbside Car Service for Sleeping Babies

    For a parent with a sleeping baby in the vehicle, staff came directly out to the car with menus and handled payment curbside.

  • Dedicated Separate Fryer & Window Prep

    Coeliac diners receive dedicated care with a separate fryer for hot fish, chips, and calamari, plus isolated prep in the pastry window.

  • Take-Home Gourmet Deli Provisions

    Diners can browse and purchase specialty cured meats, artisan cheeses, house pesto, and Mediterranean pantry items straight to take home.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, dietary prep, and parking for your visit

  • Arrive early for cabinet lunches

    Arrive well before early afternoon if you want lunch rolls and cabinet goods, as items like deli sandwiches and toasties can sell out quickly on busy days.

  • Ask about dedicated gluten-free options

    If dining gluten-free or coeliac, take advantage of the dedicated fryer for fish, chips, and calamari, plus separately cooked items in the pastry window.

  • Watch street parking limits

    Parking along The Terrace can be tight with active parking inspectors, so leave extra time to find a spot or check signposted time limits carefully.

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