About Olde Colonial Cafe
Olde Colonial Cafe is a casual, cozy, and historic destination in Norwood, Massachusetts, offering a welcoming setting for everything from a relaxed solo meal to lunch or dinner with family and friends. Located at 171 Nahatan St, the cafe serves American fare along with select Italian dishes in distinctive brick-accented surroundings, complemented by a patio for outdoor seating. With a 4.60 out of 5 rating based on 267 customer reviews, Olde Colonial Cafe has earned strong recognition from the people it serves. The menu offers something for a variety of tastes, including comforting favorites, healthy options, small plates, and local specialties. Guests can enjoy coffee, cocktails, beer, wine, and desserts, with highlights that include great coffee, great cocktails, great desserts, and a great wine list. Whether you are stopping in for a satisfying lunch, settling in for dinner, arranging catering, or finishing a meal with dessert, the cafe provides table service and a comfortable place to enjoy your time. A private dining room is also available for occasions that call for a more dedicated setting. Olde Colonial Cafe makes dining convenient with fast service, a bar on site, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi. Customers can choose outdoor seating, dine in, order takeaway, or request delivery, and reservations are accepted for added planning flexibility. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. For more information or to make plans, call +1 781-769-0323.
Customer Reviews
My kind of place good food, good drinks and good people, Life is good 😄
I just had my Dads Celebration of Life here and I cannot say enough good things about this place! Paul and his team were amazing. The place is gorgeous. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Great way to honor my Dad at such a beautiful place. Deidra
Helpful, courteous staff. Plenty of beautifully delicious foods... definitely above average selections and recipes... and gorgeous warm chocolate chunk cookies that melt in your mouth.
Wonderful food and atmosphere. Waited 20 minutes to order but food was worth the wait. The turkey dinner was delicious and my father in law liked his stuffed haddock. It was a little weird when we asked for takeout boxes, our server kept insisting on packing up our food for us instead of us packing it up ourselves. After we …
Our family has a celebration of life luncheon there. Patrick and Paul were incredible. They are professional and courteous - as well as all of the other employees. The food was absolutely delicious. Centerpieces on the tables were provided by them ans they were gorgeous. The day went so smoothly because of all of the staff there. I can’t say …
We recently held a memorial luncheon at the OCC. Paul the manager, and the staff were tremendous. They were empathetic to our situation and sincere. Paul was so easy to work with. Reviewing the specifics of the event could not have been simpler. Paul and the staff were super accommodating, warm, and inviting to us and our guests. The menu …
We were just here for a private party and it was wonderful. Every bit of food was absolutely delicious, the space was beautiful and even the bathrooms were lovely. I can't say enough kind things about the staff, especially Kim, who were so kind and attentive AND patient with our 3 year old who was a bit overwhelmed with the …
Dropped in last eve and so happy I found this gem. The vibe, food, and service were exceptional! Paul and Patrick are a great team and shared the history of of the restaurant. Patrick took the time to show me the upstairs function room. I would definitely book this place for an intimate gathering. I look forward to dining with …
First time here, definitely won't be the last. Great atmosphere and service. Fresh bread before the meal. I had the bay scallop special and it was fantastic. Very happy with the amount of scallops for the price too!
A beloved restaurant in Norwood is closing for good after more than five decades. The Olde Colonial Café will close after 56 years, with the restaurant hosting its “Last Hurrah” from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, Boston25 reported. “This was my life. I love what I did. I’m going to miss it, but when you’re almost 80, it’s time,” Owner Paul …
