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About Odessa
Odessa is a traditional British café on Exchange St in Bolton Town Centre. The menu runs from cooked breakfasts, including an English breakfast with eggs, sausage, mushrooms, beans and toast, to barms such as a bacon, sausage and cheese one. Cakes are kept on display for anyone choosing something sweet. A veggie breakfast sits alongside the meat options. The kitchen also prepares buffet catering for events, which makes Odessa a point of contact for gatherings as well as everyday meals.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention veggie breakfast, bacon sausage cheese barm, chicken sandwich or wrap and takeaway pies and cake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention veggie breakfast, bacon sausage cheese barm, chicken sandwich or wrap and takeaway pies and cake.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the draw, and the veggie breakfast comes up most. One reviewer was pleased it even came with an omelette, and a couple found one portion enough to share. An English breakfast of eggs with cheese, sausage and mushrooms alongside beans and toast also earns praise, and several reviewers call the prices great value. Staff are described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews. Beyond breakfast, diners name a bacon, sausage and cheese barm, a chicken wrap, and a sandwich stuffed generously with chicken and salad. One group praised a buffet ordered for a baby shower for its variety and fresh, tasty food. The complaints are fewer but specific. One reviewer found a jacket potato with tuna and cheese tasteless and dry and felt it did not justify its cost, and another described very slow service. One pair liked their breakfast enough to return later for takeaway pies, barms and cake.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the draw, and the veggie breakfast comes up most. One reviewer was pleased it even came with an omelette, and a couple found one portion enough to share. An English breakfast of eggs with cheese, sausage and mushrooms alongside beans and toast also earns praise, and several reviewers call the prices great value. Staff are described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews. Beyond breakfast, diners name a bacon, sausage and cheese barm, a chicken wrap, and a sandwich stuffed generously with chicken and salad. One group praised a buffet ordered for a baby shower for its variety and fresh, tasty food. The complaints are fewer but specific. One reviewer found a jacket potato with tuna and cheese tasteless and dry and felt it did not justify its cost, and another described very slow service. One pair liked their breakfast enough to return later for takeaway pies, barms and cake.
Featured reviews
- Ashraf mohammed
“We've lived in Bolton for 20+ years passed this place many times never been in. First time today, what a hidden gem, friendly staff, good quality food, we had the veggie breakfast, which my wife and I shared ( as we were not too hungry), was enough for both of us. Great value for money, definitely recommend this place, pity we didn't come twenty years ago. we'll definitely be back!”
- Simon Clark
“Very slow service ...but main thing is . As with lot of cafes ...nothing is covered. So when we went in there were flies all over the cakes etc ...thus we walked straight back out ..why can they not cover any food on display ..instead leaving it all for flies to be sick all over ..and spread germs ...yuk”
- Anonymous Samaritan
“I was at the courts round the corner for work and someone had reccomended Odessa. I gave it a try and I was really happy with the service I receieved. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful and the sandwich I got was stuffed generously with chicken and salad. I would definitely reccomend anyone in Bolton Town Centre to try it out!”
- Tobias Coe
“Very nice food and very friendly staff got a chicken wrap highly recommend cant wait to try more of the menu! Lovely outing seating”
- Jasmin Grey
“We recently ordered a buffet for a baby shower and it was absolutely fantastic. The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented, with a great variety that catered for all our guests. Everyone kept commenting on how tasty everything was and how much they enjoyed the selection. The price was fantastic and the quality of the food was amazing, which made it even better value for such a special occasion. It really helped make the baby shower feel special, and we couldn’t have asked for better food. We would highly recommend them for any event. Thank you for helping make the day even more memorable!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 2
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Cafes near Odessa
- Town Cafe4.32950.1 mi
full english breakfast, perfectly done toast, omelette
- 0.1 mi£1–10Wi-Fi
cakes, coffee, gluten free vegan brownie
- 0.2 mi£1–10Vegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options
pastel de nata, portuguese custard tarts, coffee
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OdessaOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.5294 | — | £1–10 | veggie breakfast, bacon sausage cheese barm, chicken sandwich or wrap |
| Town Cafe | 4.3295 | 0.1 mi | — | full english breakfast, perfectly done toast, omelette |
| Cafe Crescent Bolton LibraryWi-Fi | 4.741 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | cakes, coffee, gluten free vegan brownie |
| Th3 Guys Bakers & BaristasVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 4.7194 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | pastel de nata, portuguese custard tarts, coffee |
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