19 Best Cafes in Olympia

“Went here earlier this morning, it was amazing the scones whether vegan or not were amazing, buttery soft and delicious, Can't find a better scone in Washington whether in the area or not it's worth the drive, the owner was nice and friendly“

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

“That tres leche cake is amazing!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“I have to say, BigFoot Java is hands down some of the BEST coffee I’ve had in a long time! The flavor is amazing—you can actually taste the coffee, and every drink I’ve had has been so good and consistent. What really makes it even better is the staff. They are always so friendly, welcoming, and just overall great people. You can tell they care about their customers, and that kind of service goes a long way. If you’re looking for a place with great-tasting coffee and an even better atmosphere, this is definitely it. I’ll keep coming back for sure!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Food was gas, got the lamb and beef gyro and a side of garlic fries. The burnt ends on the lamb and beef gave a good crisp to complement the tenderness inside. The fries were amazing, had a gold crisp outside and a nicely textured inside. Only thing you should do is be clear about making your food a meal if you want a side so you aren't charged separately, despite that the owner was kind and was okay with me and my friend grabbing a drink, it was only a user error on our ends. Definitely satisfied my mediterranean cravings. 5/5“

“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.“

“Fast and friendly service“

“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. 💔“