— from Bobby Olmsted —

It is with disappointment and sadness that we tell you Café Olga will be closing in mid-October. The building on Urner Street in Eastsound has been sold, and Bev and I have lost our lease.

Since the arson fire at the Artworks three years ago, it’s been quite a journey: The tragic loss of our business. The shock of an arsonist on Orcas. The challenges of retrofitting a shuttered restaurant and reopening in a new location. And then … the sweet success of the Café’s “new life” in Eastsound these past few years.

How we managed to pull ourselves together and reopen is a testament to friends and employees … really our extended family. And of course, none of it would have been possible without our loyal customers. You have all made it happen! And from the bottom of our hearts, Bev and I thank you. We are forever grateful.

This year marks Café Olga’s 35th year on Orcas. Will it reopen in yet another location? We don’t know, but we hope so. The Journey Continues.

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