Sunday Brunch at Olea

I finally caught up with Herrick for brunch at Olea on the corner of Larkin and California. We decided on Olea too late to make a reservation, so we had to wait 15 minutes for a table, but that was reasonable, especially since I was five minutes early and Herrick was five minutes late, so I would have been waiting for ten of those minutes anyway. The brunch menu is extensive, but substitutions aren't allowed, which helps the kitchen to get orders out quickly. It's also varied, so there's something for everyone. The sample menu says no reservations for brunch, but when Herrick called, he was told it was too late to make a reservation but half of the tables were unreserved. The white sign in the middle photo instructs those with reservations to wait at the door, and everyone else to line up at the fire hydrant on the corner.

You can't miss the place. The door is on the corner, the name is on all three sides and there are outdoor tables on both streets.

  

And there's an inspirational quote at the door.

There's a special brunch menu.

I had the scrambled egg sandwich. I tried to substitute the Apple Cider Slaw for the Mixed Greens (Tea Time loves slaw!), but unfortunately that wasn't possible.

Scrambled Egg Sandwich on an Acme Rustic Roll 

w/ Tomato Slices, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese. Served with Mixed Greens

Herrick chose the Omelet, which also came with the Mixed Greens.

Omelet;  Fresh Spinach, Green Onions, Mushrooms, Almonds, 

Provolone-Mozzarella Cheese,  w/  mixed greens

The food was excellent, as was the service. We repeatedly emptied our water glasses, due to the heat, but our waiter cheerfully kept them filled, even after we finished out meal.