Olive Garden Garlic Breadsticks: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Garlic Breadsticks costs about $5.29 and has 140 calories (October 2026). The famous soft breadsticks brushed with garlic butter, unlimited with dine-in entrées.
About Garlic Breadsticks
It is part of the soup, salad and breadsticks lineup that comes unlimited with dine-in entrées.
Among the 8 soups, salad & breadsticks items with published nutrition, Garlic Breadsticks is the 2nd lightest at 140 calories, 16% below the section average of 168.
It is the lowest-priced item in Soups, Salad & Breadsticks.
Garlic Breadsticks Price
Expect to pay around $5.29 for Garlic Breadsticks at a typical U.S. Olive Garden. That works out to 0.8 g of protein per dollar and 26 calories per dollar. Restaurants in big cities, airports and tourist areas often charge more.
- Lighter: Minestrone Soup has 110 calories, saving 30.
Garlic Breadsticks Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | 7% |
| Protein | 4 g | 8% |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g | 9% |
| Sodium | 460 mg | 20% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 16% of the energy comes from fat, 72% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein, so carbohydrates does most of the work.
Tips Before You Order
- With a dine-in entrée, soup or salad refills are free, so you rarely need to order this separately.
- Ask for dressing on the side to control calories on the house salad.
- Order online or in the Olive Garden app for pickup to see your restaurant's exact price.
Dietary and Allergen Notes
- Garlic Breadsticks is vegetarian: it contains no meat or seafood. It may still contain dairy and eggs.
- It is not on the gluten-sensitive menu, so assume it contains wheat. See our gluten-sensitive options instead.
- For allergens, use the official Olive Garden allergen guide; recipes can change. Read our allergen guide for how to use it.
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Garlic Breadsticks: Common Questions
How much is Garlic Breadsticks at Olive Garden?
Garlic Breadsticks is about $5.29 at most U.S. Olive Garden restaurants as of October 2026. Prices vary by location, so check your restaurant's menu for the exact amount.
How many calories are in Olive Garden Garlic Breadsticks?
Garlic Breadsticks has 140 calories, 4 g of protein and 460 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Garlic Breadsticks vegetarian?
Yes. Garlic Breadsticks is vegetarian: it contains no meat or seafood. It may still contain dairy and eggs.
Are Olive Garden breadsticks free?
Yes, with a dine-in entrée. Breadsticks are unlimited along with your soup or salad. Extra breadsticks To Go cost a small charge.
How do you reheat Olive Garden breadsticks?
Wrap them in foil and warm at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, or 2–3 minutes in an air fryer at 300°F. Microwaving works for 15 seconds but they turn chewy as they cool.
Are Olive Garden breadsticks vegan?
Generally no, because of the butter-based topping. Check the official allergen guide for the current recipe.