Olive Garden Breadsticks
Olive Garden Breadsticks are the dish every table starts with: soft, warm, brushed with garlic butter and salted on top. Dine-in guests get them unlimited with any entrée; this listing is the ToGo order at $4.79 for a half dozen, freshly baked or bake at home. One breadstick carries 140 calories.
The Olive Garden Breadsticks is a appetizers item on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $4.79 ($4.49 to $5.99 depending on your state). A standard serving contains 140 calories.
Ingredients Summary
Enriched wheat dough, proofed and baked in house, then brushed with a garlic butter topping and finished with coarse salt. No egg in the dough.
Taste Profile
Pillowy inside with a thin, lightly crisp crust and a garlic butter finish that leans salty rather than sweet. Best in the first ten minutes out of the oven, when the topping is still glossy.
At 140 calories, 2.5 g of fat and 460 mg of sodium each, two breadsticks add nearly a fifth of a day's sodium before the entrée lands.
Healthier alternative: Ask for the plain breadstick without garlic topping (120 calories, 280 mg sodium) or stop at one and pair it with minestrone.
“The breadsticks are the reason people forgive an average entrée. Order the bake at home box for takeout; the freshly baked ones lose their crust in the car.”
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Dietary Information
Vegetarian and, without the garlic butter topping, vegan. Contains wheat, gluten and soy.
Nutritional Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 25g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
Nutritional values are based on standard recipes and may vary by location or customization. Compare this item with the rest of the menu on our complete Olive Garden nutrition facts page.
Most Ordered Together
Turn a half dozen breadsticks into an appetizer by adding a warm marinara or alfredo dipping sauce.
Allergen Information
The official Olive Garden allergen guide lists wheat, gluten, soy for the Breadsticks. Kitchens share fryers and prep areas, so cross-contact is possible. See the full Olive Garden allergen menu.
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Breadsticks Price by State
Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $4.79 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.
| State | Price | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $4.79 | — |
| Alaska | $5.49 | +$0.70 |
| Arizona | $5.29 | +$0.50 |
| Arkansas | $4.49 | −$0.30 |
| California | $5.99 | +$1.20 |
| Colorado | $5.49 | +$0.70 |
| Connecticut | $4.99 | +$0.20 |
| Delaware | $4.79 | — |
| Florida | $4.99 | +$0.20 |
| Georgia | $4.49 | −$0.30 |
| Idaho | $4.79 | — |
| Illinois | $5.29 | +$0.50 |
| Indiana | $4.79 | — |
| Iowa | $4.79 | — |
| Kansas | $4.79 | — |
| Kentucky | $4.79 | — |
| Louisiana | $4.49 | −$0.30 |
| Maine | $5.29 | +$0.50 |
| Maryland | $4.79 | — |
| Massachusetts | $5.29 | +$0.50 |
| Michigan | $4.49 | −$0.30 |
| Minnesota | $5.99 | +$1.20 |
| Mississippi | $4.49 | −$0.30 |
| Missouri | $4.49 | −$0.30 |
| Montana | $4.99 | +$0.20 |
| Nebraska | $4.49 | −$0.30 |
| Nevada | $5.29 | +$0.50 |
| New Hampshire | $4.79 | — |
| New Jersey | $4.79 | — |
| New Mexico | $4.49 | −$0.30 |
| New York | $5.29 | +$0.50 |
| North Carolina | $4.49 | −$0.30 |
| North Dakota | $4.99 | +$0.20 |
| Ohio | $4.79 | — |
| Oklahoma | $4.79 | — |
| Oregon | $5.99 | +$1.20 |
| Pennsylvania | $4.79 | — |
| Rhode Island | $4.99 | +$0.20 |
| South Carolina | $4.79 | — |
| South Dakota | $4.49 | −$0.30 |
| Tennessee | $4.79 | — |
| Texas | $4.79 | — |
| Utah | $4.79 | — |
| Vermont | $4.79 | — |
| Virginia | $4.79 | — |
| Washington | $5.99 | +$1.20 |
| West Virginia | $4.79 | — |
| Wisconsin | $4.79 | — |
| Wyoming | $4.79 | — |
Common Questions
How much are Olive Garden breadsticks?
A half dozen ToGo breadsticks cost $4.79 at most US locations, with a full dozen also available on the online menu. Dine in guests get unlimited breadsticks free with any entrée or soup and salad order.
How many calories are in one Olive Garden breadstick?
One breadstick with garlic topping has 140 calories, 2.5 g of fat, 25 g of carbohydrates and 460 mg of sodium. The plain breadstick without the topping drops to 120 calories.
Are Olive Garden breadsticks vegan?
The dough itself is vegan. The garlic topping contains butter, so ask for breadsticks without the topping and they are listed as vegan on the official vegetarian and vegan guide.
Are Olive Garden breadsticks really unlimited?
Yes, for dine in guests. Servers bring one breadstick per person plus one extra for the table with the first basket, and refill on request for as long as you are at the table.
Can I buy Olive Garden breadsticks by the dozen?
Yes. The online ToGo menu lists a half dozen and a full dozen, freshly baked or bake at home. Family bundles include a dozen breadsticks automatically.