Our Story

Our Mission

From the opening of our very first location in Uptown in 2013, to our growing family of eateries around town, we’ve made it our mission to serve only intentionally-sourced, chef-inspired, scratch-prepared creations that are both nourishing and delicious. We make food that makes you feel good, inside and out and serve it up fresh in a welcoming environment that instantly makes you feel at home. Whether you prefer a quick bite to eat or you’re ready to pull up a chair for the full Olive & Finch Collective experience, we welcome you.

Our Values

Scratch Made: When it comes to quality, we don’t believe in compromising. That’s why we bake our pastries and bread, make our own sauces, and prepare our own meats.

Great Service: You can’t be happy if you’re not served well. That’s why it’s important to us that you feel right at home.

Our Process: At Olive & Finch you will find classics with global influences designed to delight that can be customized to fit your dietary needs.

Our People: We’re in the business of making people happy, and it starts with our staff. We are committed to the professional growth and well-being of our team members.

Giving Back: We support local charities, and strive to be an active member of the community we serve.

Our Story

Chef and restaurateur Mary Nguyen is no stranger to serving her Denver neighbors unique dishes, inspired by her love for savory food made fresh.

Mary’s goal has always been to make fine dining both fast and affordable, and do it in a casual setting without compromising on quality or taste. Chef Mary is a firm believer in the mantra: “you are what you eat”. At Olive & Finch all our recipes are lovingly prepared from scratch with only the freshest, wholesome ingredients. Because good food is thoughtful food, we strive to create delight with every sip and bite.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Olive & Finch, we take pride in being a 100% women-owned food and beverage company. We are committed to creating opportunities for women to bring their passion, creativity, and expertise to every aspect of our operations. We believe in the power of women in business and have created an atmosphere for them to thrive in the culinary industry.

At Olive & Finch, we believe that diversity is our strength, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. By supporting our business, you contribute to empowering women and promoting equality in the culinary industry. We invite you to savor our delicious food and beverages while becoming part of our mission to make a difference.

Join us at Olive & Finch and experience the flavors of empowerment and excellence, brought to you by our incredible team of women leaders. Together, we are redefining the culinary landscape and inspiring the next generation of women entrepreneurs.

Equitable Pay

There is a 7.5% surcharge applied to every check. This surcharge is used to allow us to not only pay our teams competitive wages but also maintain sustainability within the hospitality industry. We know many people will ask, “Why don’t you just raise your prices? Our response is that we are, in fact, raising our prices, albeit in a more specifically calculated way that will allow us to remain competitive in the marketplace. For small hospitality businesses that don’t want to sacrifice craft or integrity in order to serve the communities they love, we believe this is a fair, effective, and sustainable approach. Our hope is that by making compensation more equitable, we are cultivating a team of employees that feel valued and respected. We support our local community and partners, and our Olive & Finch family. You’ll feel and taste the difference! We thank you for your understanding and support.