Check it Out: Ollie's Trolley

American and Mediterranean may strike you at first as somewhat of a culinary odd couple, but think about it. When a gyro is what you’re jonesin for, all the falafel in the world isn’t going to satisfy you half as much as a side of fries. I have fond memories of a late-night watering hole back in my hometown known as Steak and G’s (short for Steak and Gyros), where throngs of highschoolers flocked night in and night out for a bit of the greasy goodness.

Since coming to DC, I have looked high and low for an establishment that would be able to fill this gyro-and-fry sized hole in my heart, but for the most part had been largely unsuccessful. Most quality gyro joints brand themselves as purveyors of traditional Mediterranean fare, and as such would balk at the suggestion of throwing french fries into the mix.

Monday however, when I was headed out to lunch (destined for a place that turned out not to exist), I had the fortune of settling for a little out of the way spot by the name of Ollie’s Trolley. Located on L Street between 15th and Vermont, Ollie’s Trolley is as quirky as the name might suggest. Serving up that almighty combination of American and Mediterranean at a pace that can’t be beat, I got a gyro and some of their “famous 24-spice seasoned fries” in no more than 5 minutes. I ate it. I loved it. You will too.

And at about $10 for the whole meal, this is one hole in the wall that won’t leave a hole in your wallet.

*also, there appears to be another establishment by the name of Ollie's Trolley located at 12th and E. I can only assume that they are under the same management as the bear the same name, but for the sake of integrity I can only vouch for the one on L.