I have always had ice cream scoops at Ollies and it has always been a pleasant experience, there has always been service with a smile. This time around though decided to try out their chocolate fudge cake which was way too much goodness for one person to tuck away after a big meal. The combination of the fudge and cake are absolutely what mouth watering stuff is made off, not too sweet and yet perfectly moist to go hand in hand with the ice cream. This is now my all time favourite thing at Ollies.
Was my first visit and despite being in lvl 2 lockdown, the owners there really made you feel welcome. It was friendly, quick service and the giant banana splits are well worth it! Cannot wait to come back and try something else! Fantastic. The service truly made it worth it.
Hands down one of the best ice cream places around. Had a scoop of hazelnut latte which was divine and the service was super friendly.
Ollies might be the oldest ice cream shop in this area. Kids always love to eat here. My husband used to came here a lot when he was a child, now he takes our kids to eat ice cream at Ollies, nice memory.
Great childhood memories. Neat place and arcade machines to play when I was young.
I bring my kids to eat icecream after kfc now.
Icecream is ok. But it’s the memories I like and location.
We always stop here for dessert on our way home from going out to dinner.. real friendly service and great selection of ice cream to choose from
Cool little spot next to the giant roundabout in royal oak, good for dessert at night, had the banana split. T’was pretty lit, i liked the American diner style interior, feels like i was outta old regular auckland for a sec.
Dessert- 7.5/10
Service- 8.5/10
Aesthetics-8.5/10
Friendly staff with generous portions also the flavours are quality and good. My favourite are butterscotch pecan and maple walnut fudge.
They do flavour of the day which is a good way to start if you haven’t been before and the list of flavours is hard to choose from.
Came by after dinner since we were in the area. Fairly decent selection of ice cream with choices of how you wanted it (sundae, milkshake or cone). They also have savoury food if you were wanting some. We just ordered at the counter and waited for our food before heading down to find some seats.
They have a decently sized seating area with a game area in the back, compete with arcades. Really nice place for kids and kids at heart.
Friendly service, amazing variety of flavours maybe a tad expensive but if you are an ice cream fan like me it won’t matter it was worth it 😍
The queue was out of the door, always a good sign. Such a great selection of ice creams, sundies etc to try, it was a hard choice indeed.
We were both very pleased with the taste of our ice creams, even better as what we thought we a double scoop, was only a single. Mine was melting faster than I could eat it.
If you love ice cream, this place is the place to check out.
Great service, great location, parking is a bit tight, ice cream is so good always made how you like it, my favourite would be the giant banana split one to myself. Never had a bad experience.
So delicious! Only been for ice cream. So many flavours. Large portion sizes too. Have been a couple of times, only issue is the place seems often to be messy with food left on tables and food on the floor but if just grabbing an ice cream and heading off it is great.
Service of the ladies were absolutely amazing, correct order when it was a massive order of 8 burgers, chips, Ollie dog and drinks.
The reason why not a 5 because no toilet as it is a takeaway shop it is understandable though.
Burgers and toastie was so yummy even though toastie was quite burnt ...
Burger was fresh lettuce and tomato which was delicious and chicken and beef burger was yum yum yum !!!
Will definitely come back and have burgers and there sundae as that was so yummy too !!! Good variety of ice cream choices! !
My classic childhood ice cream shop. From memory I use to come here as a child after school and my parents would buy me an ice cream. So many flavours to choose from, and awesome place to hang out after school. I would definitely recommend.
Great selection of ice-creams, though the hot food was a bit on the pricey side. We placed an order for an ice-cream and a toasted sandwich. Staff were friendly but did look a bit bored whilst we paid twice as much than a regular fish & chip shop. This place was empty when we visited during winter season but we imagine it will quickly fill up over the summer holidays as there is plenty of seating available and bus-stops nearby and within walking distance.
I love this place, even winter wasn't enough to stop me from having ice cream. I'm fact, I had a double scoop which felt like a triple scoop because they're HUGE! I went out for dinner that night just across the road and I couldn't resist having dessert. The guy that served me was friendly and really patient as I couldn't decide on which flavours to choose. Can't wait for summer time! 👌🏽🍦🍦🍦
Got a double scoop on a waffle cone of Cookies and cream one time, with a mate while we were hanging out in the area. And I must say their ice-cream is pretty nice, suited for the summer too.
The service was good, the person who served us was so generous and friendly and considering waiting in real time, it didn't even take that long to get our orders done.
Going inside, it looks like it's been redone. But that is only my perception, what's cool about this place is that they have a little arcade which is cool, but it also has that summer takeaway blend in it as well. You could feel the vibe of it once you're in the shop for at least a minute or so.
Wow! Huge scoops of ice cream that I wasn't expecting.. Nice friendly staff.. A little bit pricey though but overall it was a good experience..
HUGE scoops of yummy flavors! And at give away prices.
I really enjoyed my butterscotch pecan waffle cone. Which I feel I will have as a meal rather than dessert due to its size.
Cute little ice cream palour. Definitely a revisit if in the area.
Ive come here 3 times and all have been for the thick shakes, have been with friends and family and all of the have enjoyed the shakes here! I really like the caramel fudge thick shake, nothing beats it.
Ollies been around for decades and probably older than me as i remember the site here was when attending high school and a teacher shouted us a treat here.
Place has dat old school American diner feel with pinball machines inside, music and patronized by students etc. great for after-school snacks/meetups, desserts and will always be the star of the Royal Oak roundabout, located at 5 o'clock point.'
Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao
+4.5
We visited this place many times now and we really had great experience tasting their ice cream... We came here last night... You can choose with the variety of ice cream and burgers, hotdogs or chips to match with... Their serving is really good... Definitely coming back...
Kristina Seiuli Ginders
+4.5
Love it every time we come! Big ice cream, and food was yummy.recommended highly especially if you have a big group with you.well worth it..
This is my favourite place to get ice cream and I love how late they open because it's always such a mission to find a nice dessert place after dinner that's still open! Their scoops of ice creams are MASSIVE and is such good value for the price. Probably wasn't a good idea to go right after dinner as I was struggling to finish my second scoop. I've never been disappointed in their flavours and its always tough to decide which ones to get since there's always around 20 to choose from. Had the boysenberry and maple walnut fudge this time and it was divine!
The meals are super filling and with great affordable prices. I had an egg burger with a strawberry milkshake with a side of wedges. Was so full after eating the burger I was t able to eat all the wedges. The food came out quickly, fresh and hot with great appeal. The Venus itself had a very old fashioned feel which I was really pleased with. Even had old arcade games which was a bonus. Could have perhaps had booths instead of open planned tables but that's just a minor detail. I would go back there again for sure! My friend and I will certainly be back there to try out an ice cream.
A classic place to come for some yummy dessert. The staff are usually efficient enough, mostly young high school/uni students. Only problem is they are so busy the tables are normally not cleaned very often.
Stopped off here for an ice cream this evening. DD#1 had banana-berry kiddie cone, DD#2 had mango kiddie cone, I had 2-scoop boysenberry in a cup, my parents had choc-dipped 1-scoop boysenberry waffle cone & 1-scoop mango waffle cone.
All the ice creams were well packed into the cone/cup with really good sized scoops. Clean, well-lit and uncluttered seating area. Would definitely come here again.
My partner spontaneously decided to take me here as he knows I have a massive sweet tooth. Entering the area, we easily found parking close by- win!
I ordered the hot fudge brownie with ice cream and he (regrettably) ordered the giant banana split plate... My plate was enjoyable but nothing special. I could have obtained the same dish from Denny's that tasted better at a lower price.. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed it! Once I finished my plate, I helped my partner eat his as the portion was massive! Desserts here definitely suits to serve 2 people (unless you have a massive sweet tooth and stomach like me) ;)
Ollies is a bit of a local legend around these parts. I grew up around the corner from here and have fond memories of getting a few scoops every other weekend.
Unfortunately, Ollies hasn't aged well. Auckland now has some really good ice cream and dessert parlours. And nostalgia can only go so far...
They have the typical ice cream flavours you would expect. And these go well dipped in their popular chocolate sauce. If anything, Ollies is still good for a quick, local pick-me-up. But It's not the legend it used to be.
Classic, iconic, ice-cream parlour in Royal Oak thats been around since my dad was a kid! Apparently the interior hasn't changed at all, which I personally appreciate, gives it that vintage, old-school feel.
Ollies serves simple, kiwi food such as burgers, chips, toasted sandwiches etc and of course a huge selection of classic, tip-top ice cream flavours such as gold rush, rainbow, banana etc which I struggle to find elsewhere. I ALWAYS order the same ice-cream flavour because I've never been able to find it anywhere else!! Coconut marshmallow - its honestly the best flavour!! Try it as a sundae with caramel sauce, nuts and whipped cream.
Because of this one flavour... I love Ollies!
Right next to the royal oak roundabout it's hard not to notice Ollies. This place has been popular for years! The staff are young and friendly. There is a decent amount of seating if you want to dine in. They not only ice cream on offer but milkshakes, hot chips, hot dogs, burgers and more. I have only tried ice cream options and love that there are so many flavours to choose from! The portioned are pretty big so it's reasonable value!
Most happening place in Royal Oak after 9pm. 😆😆
Not a joke. Even on a cold windy day this place will be with lots of ice cream lovers. They have great different varieties and combinations of ice creams. Great friendly staff. You can try any flavour until you like something. The portions are huge. I usually go for kids scoop. My fav flavour is Gold rush.
Huge variety of ice-cream flavours and simple but excellent tasting burgers. Open til late aswell perfect time to stop in for dessert. However the staff were either half asleep or didn't even like working. Otherwise great place.
Had a pleasant experience with my visit to this iconic ice cream parlor. Ordered 6x kiddie sundaes, banana split, 2-scoop-cone. The selection of flavours ordered from raspberry fizz to moccachino was delicious, creamy and large scoops.
Staff serving me was awesome.. other staff play dumb when I order large quantities or just too lazy to calculate my order but not this guy! He was patient with me and got my order right without giving attitude which is what I'm not use to. A+ customer service.
Went here for dinner last night and definitely would go again (in fact, I already plan on it).
I honestly don't know why Ollies has received so many bad reviews. No, it's not all that fancy but it's not supposed to be. The food is that of your typical kiwi fish'n'chip place, only with the benefit of being able to sit down and eat, whilst you watch the cars go round the roundabout, and maybe play a game of Donkey Kong. Definitely recommend it, especially if you haven't been before!
After more years than I can recount Ollies is not only a local landmark but it is gone beyond that and become an institution for Aucklanders to come to for a treat of the many flavours of ice cream delights. Sometimes it is easy to choose others not so easy. Well priced for the joy of ice cream. Admitted that the decor could do with an update into the 2000's but still great to come and chill out for a while.
Wouldn't recommend the hot food here but the Ice cream flavors that they offer are fantastic. Reasonably priced as well for some nice one like Butterscotch Pecan and Caramel Fudge!
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
+4.5
Ollies is my favourite ice cream shop in Auckland. There is nothing fancy about it. I have grown up with Ollies living around the corner and I have never been disappointed. The majority of the ice cream served is Tip Top, but no one expects anything more from a shop that has been around for years with the same one owner.
Tucked in Royal Oak, Ollies also serves burgers and fries etc but everyone comes for the huge scoops of ice cream and the hot fudge sauce. If you think you can contain the messiness of ice cream on a cone I recommend ordering your ice cream dipped in choc. If you are a ice cream lover, you can go as far as a getting a three scoop sundae with hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, nuts and a cherry. They have roughly 20 flavours to choose from. My favourite flavour which you can't buy in stores is Pineapple Choc Chunk - pineapple lump flavour is a must try!! Other alternatives are milkshake and thick shakes with any flavour ice cream.
If your an ice cream lover, you can't get anymore kiwi authentic then ollies.
Rating
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Value for Money: Good
802 Manukau Road, Royal Oak
Opening Hours:
Mon-Thurs, Sun 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Used to go to Ollies when I was a child, and have recently moved back to Auckland and started going again. I love the great range of flavours they have and that there's always something new and interesting. Super yummy! I hope Ollies is still around when I have kids so they don't miss out on the delish thickshakes that I so love.
Great value for money. Where else can you get two big whopping ice creams for $10.00.
I took my daughters and two friends here last night for a birthday treat. The burgers were great and the girls LOVED the ice cream sundaes....the staff couldn't have been nicer. We definitely got value for money. The tables were all clean so maybe they have read previous reviews and fixed things. A lovely treat for all of us. Thanks.
Best banana splits in Auckland the staff are always friendly. There has been times when I go in and the tables have a little bit of rubbish but hey I'm there for their big fatass ice creams and that's what they do well if you don't like the decor just takeaway and go down the park and eat it .
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OK, let's set the record straight about the iconic Royal Oak Ollie's as I'm local. I agree with the previous commentators that the table service is poor. The dining area (which features old school video game and prize machines) could so easily be much more appealing with it's big floorspace and windows if staff kept the tables clean regularly. The food is classic American :). Hotdogs and burgers abound and if your in the mood for some good ole junk food go for it as what I've ordered has been great quality (try the bacon and cheese Ollie Dog). Not to mention this place is conveniently open to really late on certain nights.
Most people come here for the ice cream/milk shake selection from Tip Top (who'd have thought they make so many great flavors - candy floss and maple shortbread... yum!). Prices are good and servings generous - no pretense and great if your yearning for real junkfood (admit it we all do!).
So in summary I'd rather get takeaway here than sit down and the kids working here are efficient and seem quite earnest - management if you're reading this you just need a duty manager to keep things in order.
This is a staple for our family given that its less than a kilometre from home. The team is always attentive but stress-free and the ice cream is always good. Their food is also good for a quick bite between school finishing and club training runs. Give it a go when you're next at tue Royal Oak roundabout.
Glad this place is still here and now I can see why! I just ate the best burger and chips I’ve eaten in forever. This includes in Brisbane Australia. I was beginning to lose hope in Auckland, which has now been restored. The burger wasn’t weird tasting with too many spices or greasy like a lot of places. The chef takes real care in what she serves. A actual old school kiwi burger ffs. Hard to find these days. Definitely coming here every weekend on a treat day. Love ❤️🔥❤️🔥 Bringing my friends and family here.
Ollie’s Ice cream is a must try 🤩 I went in 5 mins till their closing time and their customer service was soo welcoming and friendly. They made us fresh food even at that hour right before closing! Our chips were fresh and crispy, their cheese burger was full of flavour too. Overall I was just very pleased with the reception we received and the fresh and delicious food we were served. 10/10 would recommend and I definitely will be going back for more 🤩
Nice dining ambience the ice cream and milkshake was outstanding and the crews are amazing!
Will definitely return when I visit New Zealand again!
Absolutely amazing! The best place in Auckland for a traditional banana split (big enough for 3 people to share). The pineapple+ham+cheese toastie I had was also yum!! There's a busy roundabout along the front and it's fun to watch the traffic while you eat, too. I'll definitely be back.
A favourite place of mine for more than 40 years to enjoy a ice cream cone milk shake or fast food treats. Glade to hear the business has remained in the family and the daycore remains the same.
A must do if you like ice cream 😋
Ollie's has been an icon for years, and it's always clean and tidy. Colin and his family have always provided top notch service at a great price, and you always get service with a smile.
We used to buy the Ollie Dog there years ago - and it's still on the menu!
Drove 2½ hours just to get a feed at Ollie's on many an occasion.
If you've never been to Ollie's, do your tastebuds a favour and pay them a visit. You won't be sorry.
Best place for ice cream and thickshakes. Tons of unique flavours like Rainbow, Candy Cane, Gold Rush, and Choc Nut Fudge. Skip the fried food though and just come for dessert!
Burgers are good. Ice creams are just your average ice cream. Good to see they have done some maintenance inside. The place was a little worse for wear a few yrs back. Staff could improve on customer service a little.
This place is amazing and highly recommended. They have delicious burgers that are juicy and full of flavour. Also got the seasoned wedges with sour cream and my tastebuds were just dancing. Wanted to try the ice cream but was way too full. The ice creams did look delicious as well.
(Sorry no photo/s - I was hungry and just blown away by the size of the burger that I forgot to take a picture).
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