Olaf's – American
Olaf's serves as a spirited neighborhood sanctuary where the nostalgic aroma of golden-fried tater tots and warm, buttery pretzels invites guests to settle in and stay a while. The kitchen elevates classic comfort into an art form, offering everything from the satisfying snap of a King Dog to zesty, sauce-slicked wings that pair perfectly with the lively, unpretentious energy of the room.
6301 24th Avenue Northwest, Seattle 98107 https://olafsballard.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Olaf's
Dairy-Free at Olaf's
Olaf's in Seattle has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Tots or Salad, Tater Tots and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Olaf's
Olaf's in Seattle has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Tots or Salad and Tater Tots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Olaf's
Olaf's in Seattle has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Tots or Salad, Caesar Salad and Grilled Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Olaf's
Olaf's in Seattle has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Samuel Smith BBA Chocolate Stout. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Olaf's
Olaf's in Seattle has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Threshold Neptune Baltic Porter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Olaf's
Olaf's in Seattle has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Threshold Neptune Baltic Porter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Olaf's
Olaf's in Seattle has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Tots or Salad, Tater Tots and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Olaf's
Olaf's in Seattle has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Tots or Salad, Soft Pretzel and Grilled Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Olaf's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Patty Melt | 95.4 g | 30.6 g |
| French Dip | 52 g | 30.4 g |
| The Reuben | 25.4 g | 28.1 g |
| Firecracker Chicken Sandwich | 37.9 g | 27.1 g |
| Soft Pretzel | 101.5 g | 24.9 g |
| Nachos | 76.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Georgetown 18 LB. Porter | 0 g | 17.4 g |
| Samuel Smith BBA Chocolate Stout | 13.6 g | 16.9 g |
| Hot Wings | 13 g | 14.7 g |
| Wedge | 28.6 g | 14.7 g |
| Double Mountain Fa La La La La Winter Ale | 47.6 g | 9.3 g |
| Reuben's Robust Porter | 4.1 g | 8.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its perfectly crispy main courses, guests praise the kitchen’s clear pride in preparation and attention to texture. Reviewers highlight the welcoming and pleasant atmosphere, noting that the friendly, timely service ensures a consistently enjoyable visit.
Menu
Appetizers
- Tater Tots - $6: perfectly seasoned potato puffs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Pretzel - $9.5: served hot with a cup of house made cheesy beer sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $9: corn tortilla chips topped with a blend of cheddar and jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Dogs - $9: three hand-dipped Hempler’s beef dogs or Veggie Frankfurters in a cilantro-jalapeño batter, served with Sriracha mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Wings - $13: 6 wings fried crispy with celery & carrot stix plus your choice of sauces: Blue, Ranch, Buffalo, Coach's or BBQ Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Wedge - $9: iceberg lettuce topped with diced Daily’s bacon, fresh tomato and house made blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $9: Romaine lettuce with house made dressing, topped with parmesan and a lemon wedge Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Dollar Fifty Tacos - $1.5: Hard corn tortillas filled with beef taco meat, lettuce, mixed shredded cheese and pico de gallo. Minimum of 3. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $9: Your choice of cheese on Grand Central rye bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Dog - $10: a grilled Hempler's beef dog or Veggie Frankfurter on a Grand Central Bakery bun topped with Stadium Mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesesteak - $16: Chopped ribeye and caramelized onions covered in gooey white American cheese on a Larsen's Bakery roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Reuben - $16: Better Meat Co. corned beef served with sauerkraut and house made 1000 island dressing with melted Swiss cheese on Grand Central Bakery rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Dip - $16: beef, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions & horseradish cream sauce on a Larsen's Po Boy Roll, served with Au Jus Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olaf's Burger - $16: 1/3 pound Better Meat Co. Burger or Veggie patty with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, and Sriracha mayo on a Grand Central Bakery bun topped with a house made pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firecracker Chicken Sandwich - $16: buttermilk fried chicken, pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeño, tomato, shaved red onion, lettuce, Sriracha mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $16: 1/3 pound Better Meat Co. Beef patty or Veggie patty with caramelized onions & American cheese on Grand Central rye bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $6: fried and seasoned to perfection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Tots or Salad - $4: Add-on for main dishes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Firestone Walker PIVO Pilsner - $9: Paso Robles, CA - 5.0% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Samuel Smith BBA Chocolate Stout - $10: Tadcaster, UK - 6.5% Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Bale Breaker Chill Factor Frozen FH IPA - $10: Yakima, WA - 6.9% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Ravenna Short Days, Long Nights Winter Ale - $9: Seattle, WA - 7.0% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Anheuser-Busch Michelob Ultra - $9: St. Louis, MO - 4.2% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Threshold Neptune Baltic Porter - $9: Portland, OR - 7.5% Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Georgetown 18 LB. Porter - $10: Seattle, WA - 10.3% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Double Mountain Fa La La La La Winter Ale - $9: Hood River, OR - 7.6% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Reuben's Robust Porter - $9: Ballard, WA - 5.9%
- Single Hill Overstory Peated Reserve Imperial Stout - $12: Yakima, WA - 13.3% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bizarre Cities In Dust Pale Ale - $9: Seattle, WA - 5.1% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Olaf's
- Is Olaf's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Olaf's has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Tots or Salad, Tater Tots and French Fries.
- What can I eat at Olaf's on a dairy-free diet?
- Side Tots or Salad, Tater Tots and French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Olaf's have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Side Tots or Salad and Tater Tots.
- Is Olaf's gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Olaf's?
- Patty Melt, at roughly 30.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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