Olive Garden is an American casual dining restaurant usually known for its specialty in Italian American cuisine and serving of freshly baked breadsticks. It’s also a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, with its headquarters in Orange County, Florida.
These breadsticks are also known as ‘grissino or dipping sticks’ which are usually served with a soup.
Breadsticks have their origin in Italy and their first appearance in the fourteenth (14th) century BCE, in Turin. It is made of wheat flour, salt, water, yeast, fat, or oil.
Due to its sweetness and constant availability, customers, especially the walk-in customers wonder if these breadsticks are usually free as they fear that it might just be too expensive for their pockets as it’s a well-known bread that is being praised for its quality and taste. However, these breadsticks are not always paid for, although there’s a specific price for them, which is; $3.99, this payment is usually for those ordering it alone.
That is to state that; when breadsticks are served on the table as a complimentary dish or ordered alongside soups, they are not to be paid for.
This implementation is a sequel to the policy guiding the restaurant; it’s also good to note that, while the bread might not cost you anything if you order other food at the restaurant, there is also a limit to how many breadsticks a server is allowed to bring to the table.
Why are there limits to the number of breadsticks served?
The reason for this limitation is to avoid wastage because sometimes, customers take advantage of the fact that these breadsticks are free. This policy came into being in the year 2014 after there was a vote amongst the investors of the company, which has also helped the company cut back on cost and it has also helped the company improve the quality of the food they offer to the public.
What If A Customer Needs Extra Breadsticks?
A customer can only get extra breadsticks if the ones that were put in the bread containers have been exhausted. Even though it’s being said that breadsticks are unlimited, it’s also to avoid wastage.
What brought about giving out breadsticks for free?
Research has it that it was a way to embody the “spirit of Italian generosity” as the restaurant does mostly Italian things and also it is a way to depict “ A when you are here, you are a family” feel to customers.
Why must breadsticks be free when one is buying other items?
It’s not exactly put that way, according to researchers, it’s being said that when one gets into Olive Garden, there are already breadsticks in the container to be consumed, but until a customer orders a portion of food, more breadsticks can not be given out just like that- so breadsticks are usually additional meal to customers and are unlimited, so all you are paying for is your soup or spaghetti or any food you desire. If no soups or other meals are being bought, the company will be running at a loss by giving out breadsticks just like that. The breadsticks are given out to everyone present in the restaurant to have that family fill.
Are their breadsticks frozen?
No, there are not. The information is based on assumption and hearsay. The breadsticks are usually kept in dry storage.
Is there a specific time to get breadsticks?
No, there is no specific time to get breadsticks, they are usually made available and even if they are leftovers, they are usually kept in a dry place, which makes you think they are always freshly baked.
Are breadsticks given out to only those that come to the restaurant?
No, they are not. Research has proven that even those who order a meal from home also get breadsticks for free, everyone is family in the city of Florida.
Can there be a shortage of breadsticks in a day?
Never have there been any shortage of breadsticks, remember it was stated from inception that these breadsticks are unlimited-which means that Olive Garden never runs out of it and even if there’s ever any left in a day, they are usually stored in a safe place while more are baked the next day. Moreover, Olive Garden has a lot of hands-on-deck for their customer’s needs to be attended to.
Other questions being asked by the general public with regards to Breadsticks being free at Olive Garden
Are there limits on ordering Breadsticks?
At Olive Garden there is no limit on making orders, it all depends on your stomach.
Are there any ingredients that might be irritating to one’s stomach in Breadsticks?
Researchers have been able to make their findings and also do tests to be sure that, while breadsticks are free and unlimited there are no traces of anything that might be dangerous to anyone’s health.
How many breadsticks are being put in a bread carrier?
The number of breadsticks put in the carrier is a sequel to the number of persons seated at the table, although there’s usually an extra one to be eaten before more breadsticks are being served.
How long does one have to wait before getting breadsticks?
You really wouldn’t wait so long before getting breadsticks because they are usually baked on time. Olive Garden will never want to keep its customers hungry.
Anyone can get breadsticks for free at Olive Garden, all you need to do is walk in/visit their website, request a soup and you get your favorite breadsticks alongside your order, and all you need to do is enjoy yourself.
