On Valentine's Day, 1973, Colin Haines opened Ollies in Royal Oak - an American-style diner serving sumptuous burgers, heavenly sundaes, amazing shakes and delicious ice cream.
Nowadays, Colin is still world-famous in Royal Oak as the man at the helm of this great institution of delicious diner treats.
Head to Ollies - with friends, with family or with a date - and grab one of their tasty burgers, great when followed with one of their legendary sundaes.
Products and specialities
Burgers
Ice cream parlour
American hot dogs
Toasted sandwiches
Ice cream sundaes
Milkshakes
American style diner
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Reminds me of my childhood when you'd just walk into most dairies and order an ice-cream cone for $1 - oh those were the days. Although you won't find anything here for $1, it's still good value for money for the large scoops. They basically do milkshakes, ice-cream scoops, burgers and hotdogs- so it's very American. They won't win any foodie awards (or even any takeaway awards), but it's a great little place to try on a hot day when you're in the area.
For as long as I can remember my parents took me to Ollies for ice cream as a special treat. The establishment has a retro vibe which is due to the fact that it has probably never been renovated! The shop serves Tip Top ice cream and they are extremely generous with their servings. I tend to get a chocolate dipped goody goody gum drops cone, delicious.