20 Best Cafes in Olympia

“Willis is an AMAZING BAKER and the gluten free pastries, soups and biscuits are delicious and delightful! My partner, friends and I went to see him 3 days in a row because we just couldn't get enough! KEEP DOING YOUR THING WILLIS! Thank you for your care and enthusiasm! Celiac safe foods, especially pastries are hard to come by and you do it sooo effortlessly.“

“Great fish & chips! Always nice service, relaxed and down home atmosphere.“

“That tres leche cake is amazing!“

“We’ve had their dine-in and delivery service and both were amazing! The attention to detail on their delivery orders was so good it ensured the food remained fresh. Dine-in was just as good. Friendly service, reasonable prices, and delicious food 10/10! We have ordered the eggs Benedict and the breakfast bowl #3 with mimosas. Will continue to return and try more options on the menu.“

“Treat your self to a delicious experience. This menu and the folks that will create your meal and more are delightful.“

“It was my husbands birthday, and he choose this restaurant. WOW!! This place is so nice!! Perfect seating, perfect service, perfect food and the most perfect desert.. This classy restaurant is a much need face life for Olympia.. So glad we went!“

“I live for Seth's Sidewalk Cafe!!! We eat here every chance we get. Just a block from the farmers market, this is the perfect weekend breakfast and lunch spot! Epic bagels (My fav is taylor ham, egg, and cheese with SPK on everything bagel), and amazing quiche and sandwich specials. Every visit is an adventure, but there are also amazing favorites I come back for again and again (like the beet salad). The owner, Seth, brings the perfect combo of Jersey and fine dining, cultivating a creative and unique menu everything local and fresh. The team is incredible, and I am a sucker for Christie's cookies. Top notch food and good vibes all around. I could not recommend more!! See you there!“

“Bought a bag of Morning Sun whole beans. Package says it's a darker roast. Darker than what? Water? We tried it three mornings in a row. With no other whole beans in the house, I had to switch to instant coffee. Morning Sun is NOT a dark roast. Sorry to say I was very disappointed.“

“Lovely selection of wines for tasting. A bit pricey, a good selection of local wines. Not shabby on the international selection. Sign up to receive alerts for events in store. Good end to the day, sipping wine, interacting, and listening to live music.“

“Friendly staff and a good drink!“

“I just picked up a premade chicken pot pie and it was fantastic! Thank you for making a smaller pot pie that’s suitable for 1-2 servings. Delicious!“

“I saw the reviews and noticed they sell tamales here so I came to try them. I tried the pork and chicken tamales and they were bomb. The masa was soft and moist, seasoned very well. I also got some pan dulce and I can't complain. The only issue I have is that the chicken tamale I got was more masa than chicken. I'm definitely coming back for more though.“

“Great customer service. Friendly service. Excellent pastries.“

“I had my first solo lunch experience at Budd Bay Cafe, located right along the boardwalk at Percival Landing Park. The setting is beautiful, with peaceful waterfront views and a steady flow of people enjoying a walk along the boardwalk with their families and pets. Sitting by the window with the sunlight reflecting off the bay created a very relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. For my meal, I ordered the Panko Style Pacific Cod platter, which was recommended by my waitress since catfish was unavailable. It was served with french fries, coleslaw, and sides of ketchup and tartar sauce. The fish was perfectly cooked—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside—with great flavor throughout. Everything on the plate was fresh and well-prepared. I also asked for a drink that was sweet with a hint of sour, and the waitress suggested one of their signature cocktails made with strawberry vodka, triple sec, sweet and sour, Starry, and strawberry purée, served in a pink glass. It was refreshing, balanced, and complemented the meal nicely. The service was attentive and thoughtful. My waitress made helpful recommendations and ensured I was comfortable throughout my visit, which I especially appreciated as someone new to the area and dining alone. Although I considered dessert, I was completely satisfied by the end of my meal. Overall, this was a very pleasant first dining experience in Olympia. I would recommend this location to anyone looking for good food, a calm atmosphere, and a lovely waterfront view.“

“I've been coming to this place for over 50 years. You will never walk away hungry or regretting anything you ordered. The service was absolutely stellar! Amanda was very attentive to any of our cuisine requests. Are coffee cups were always kept topped off. I'm a very difficult person to please, And they managed to make me feel like a king. I would recommend this place whether you're looking for just a cup of coffee, a full sit-down meal or a quick game of pool or shuffleboard. Fantastic atmosphere.“

“We had never been here and actually eaten. We had dropped once before and were told the wait was 30 minutes because of door dash orders.

So we asked for advice on what was best. Cashier didn't offer anything, but did clarify what the difference between large and regular (supposedly more meat). We ordered lunch combos with tots and fries with a drink. Over $50 for two people.

We picked one of the tables, the least dirty (it would take 2 minutes to clean them all). Nice looking dining space but no ambience. They could play some music to live it up.

The food came out and was good. At the cost I expected a fuller gyro. Fries were great.

Nothing to get super excited about. A bit of a disappointment really. Will try again some other time.“

“such a cute place! the baristas are always SO sweet and attentive. every time i've gone, i was treated like a pal. they work as quickly as possible, and make sure you like your drink before you drive off. the only downside is that it's right next to a self car wash, so it gets loud sometimes, but that's 100% not their fault. amazing place, amazing drinks, amazing service! my puppy and i love you guys!“

“First time stopping by this bakery, I only went in to buy some pastries. I stopped by around 10am and they were already almost out of pastries. I did really enjoy their butterhorn croissant. The service was a little lacking, but this seems to be normal in the city of Olympia in general. If you're in the food and service industry good customer service and smiling goes a long way.“

“Yesterday I picked up the most beautiful birthday cake for my mother’s 90th birthday. These folks knocked it out of the park! Asked them to just use the icing colors they had available to make it pretty…and glitter bomb it. It was stunning, everyone loved it! Thank you so much!🧁♥️ But, I have to add, I bought two berry scones which turned out to be fairly raw/doughy inside…not edible and got trashed. 💔“

“Fast and friendly service“