49 Best Coffee Shops in Olympia

“the owls nest (Owl House as my brain likes to remember it) has wonderful pastries and food options. their drinks are balanced and well made. the atmosphere matches the Olympia vibe really well and I feel very comfortable here. it's not too loud, but it's not so quiet that I feel like everyone can hear me talking with my friends either. great cafe to sit and talk or do my own thing at.“

“Perfect spot to hang out. Great coffee, pastries, people, music, and decor.“

“I stopped by this espresso stand on a whim, and I’m so glad I did! The barista was absolutely amazing—friendly, upbeat, and just overall fantastic. She made my drink perfectly; it was one of the best espresso drinks I’ve had in a long time—smooth, flavorful, and just the right balance. Great service, great coffee, and a great vibe. I’ll definitely be back!“

“This Place is the Absolute cutest little coffee shop ever. I work next door, and get their wonderful Red Dragon drink! All the lady's there are amazing! So warm, nice, and always welcoming🩷. Liv is such a beautiful, sweet young lady, and my favorite barista by far🙏🏼❤️. Tatum and another lovely lady that works there, are so bubbly and loving life. There is also a male working every once in awhile, here as well. But he is also the coolest person. Thank you guys for always being the best start to my work week everytime! Especially today!❤️. Thank you Lovelies 🥰“

“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.“

“Friendly, fast, great tasting! Best in town!“

“I met with someone today who wanted to learn about spinning on a spinning wheel I had for sale. I had never been to this shop, but we wanted to meet halfway between us, preferably at a locally owned coffee shop. We had a wonderful time, and the coffee was wonderful! And best of all, I found out after we were finished there are gluten-free treats!! I made a new friend today, and we hope to meet once a month. We would love to make this little shop a regular meeting point.“

“Say no more…say no more….just go.“

“Favorite stand hands down. Girls are amazing, kind, fast, and GOOD baristas. Coffee is always slapping, never had a complaint. I just pull up and they know what to do. AWESOME customer service 110/10 recommend.“

“It’s my all-time favorite white mocha…and I have had me a few. Plus the people are the bestest!“

“They’re the best! Love the call in order for our busy weekends! They’re always so kind to our kids 5/5.“

“Family owned, Delicious coffee and amazing quiche!! Family oriented, friendly fast baristas!nextdoor to animal shelter so frequent fundraisers for animals in need! Best coffee prices in town!!“

“green lady is always a grand time! the discounts are steep, the stock is varied, and the staff is always cheerful, helpful, engaging and welcoming.

keegan helped me out today (and has fabulous hair) and honestly I don't remember everyone's names but I have nothing but compliments all the way. if it'll count, I'll add more names as I recall them.“

“I drive by this place everyday and have been contemplating stopping by but I have a hard time trying new places. I finally decided to drop by yesterday and I'm so glad I did! The customer service was incredible, the conversation was good and the coffee 10/10. I stopped by again today and had the same amazing service.“

“I would definitely recommend The Shiplap Quilt Shop. I placed 2 orders on the same day and they refunded my shipping charge on the second order without me asking. Fabric is great quality and shipping was prompt. I will definitely order more from this store.“

“❤️ thank you for supporting the Kitsap Humane Society.“

“The BEST coffee and food!! I’m really picky about my coffee and they have the best tasting coffee and they also roast their coffee beans in house which I LOVE! They have the best breakfast sandwiches and burritos as well! And make everything in house and it’s actually healthy. And to top it off they have the best people that work there and amazing customer service! I couldn’t recommend this place enough!! ♥️“

“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.“

“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.“

“Update: 6/5/26 I recently had a wonderful conversation with Cassi, who approached me on her own and greeted me by name. She began with a sincere and thoughtful apology, which I genuinely appreciated. We all have off days, and I respect that she took the time to read my previous review, reflect on it, and use it as an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Cassi expressed that my feedback helped her evaluate certain situations in her life and better understand how she can continue improving her customer service skills. I found her to be a lovely person, and I hold no negative feelings toward her. I never enjoy writing negative reviews, so I’m truly pleased to be able to update this one with a positive experience. Dear Drip Espresso Management, I am writing to share both my enthusiastic praise for Drip Espresso and some constructive feedback regarding a recent experience. For a long time, my friend and I have been regular customers, drawn in by the consistently delicious coffee and the evident passion your baristas usually demonstrate. The quality of your coffee is exceptional, and we've always appreciated the dedication to crafting a perfect drink. However, our recent visits have been somewhat marred by interactions with a particular barista, Cassi. On several occasions, we've encountered what we perceived as a negative attitude and a lack of attentiveness to customer service. These instances have ranged from seemingly dismissive responses to concerns about forgotten pastry items to an inadequate handling of our beverage orders (in one instance, a missing whipped cream topping, and in another, insufficient whipped cream served with an inappropriate lid). While we understand everyone has off days, the recurring nature of these issues has diminished our overall enjoyment of our usual pre-work ritual. The atmosphere at Drip Espresso has always been bright and cheerful, and we felt that these negative interactions were incongruent with the generally positive experience the establishment provides. We believe that addressing these concerns could significantly enhance the customer experience. We value Drip Espresso highly and hope these observations are viewed constructively. We remain loyal customers and hope to continue to enjoy your wonderful coffee in a consistently positive environment. Sincerely, TM“

“The most amazing coffee I order at leastv2. Times a say!!!“

“The baristas here are very nice and welcoming. They make the best White Chocolate mocha i’ve had out here. They are fast, reasonably priced and conveniently located. While the food items arent the greatest, i’d still give this place 5 stars as it’s a coffee shop not a cafe.“

“Wow what an amazing coffee stand great service great coffee outstanding views. Not a hot coco stand so leave the kiddos at home. Im gonna come here every day. It puts a little spring in my step and a little lead in the pencil. Thank you nisqually nation . Thank you franks landing“

“Great coffee and great service.“

“Friendly staff and a good drink!“

“I normally don’t do reviews but i need to today. I come to this stand a lot and I’m always greeted well. Everyone is always so amazing. I went in yesterday because I’ve been having a rough couple of days and decided I wanted a treat. The guy taking my order asks me how I was doing and I responded how I was having a rough time. He was incredibly kind. Normally I don’t really talk like that but yesterday I decided to be honest. I go to pay and he tells me he is covering it. I truly hope this doesn’t get him in trouble but I cried on my way home. Last week for me as been really challenging mentally and it’s been a lot. A simple act of kindness. It meant everything. I never got his name but if the staff reads these. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you. Also my coffee is of course is delicious as they always make my coffee drinks exactly how I want it. Forever will go to this Dutch bros. Y’all are amazing people.“

“Exactly the pickup we needed on our road trip. Didn't know what to order and the barista introduced us to our first vanilla breves. (Sp?) They were heavenly! Friendly service, and a clean + comfortable sitting area. Wish I could say I'll be back but we live in New England, so instead will say wish I could bring this coffee spot home with us.“

“The customer service is wonderful no matter who is serving or time of day.“

“white coffee is amazing!“

“Always great service and above average coffee!“

“Amazing drinks and good food. Marvelous service even when they just opened.“

“Favorite stand hands down. Girls are amazing, kind, fast, and GOOD baristas. Coffee is always slapping, never had a complaint. I just pull up and they know what to do. AWESOME customer service 110/10 recommend.“

“It was fine nothing special“

“I absolutely love this place. One of the first I tried moving to Olympia and haven't found anything close to as good. The pho is so good!!“

“I couldn't get My usual coffee from this location this morning because of a power outage, so I went to a different location.

I will tell you that this location makes a completely different level of coffee. From the service to the product. This location is the best around.

And the staff are all sweethearts. Especially the morning crew (Paige, Abigail, and Chloe).

I can't stress enough how disappointed I was on the other location.

Please don't lose power again guys. 😂🖤“

“I like to go and visit my friend Jordyn at the stand on Sunday. She is a very kind person and she always brightens my day and puts a smile on my face. I usually get a hot chocolate and she does a very good job making it. I also get a cookie as well and there chocolate chip cookies are especially good“

“This was my first visit, definitely not my last. I ordered the turkey pesto sandwich with a cup of the loaded baked potato soup, delicious! Sooo nice being able to dine out knowing I’m able to eat anything on the menu…gluten free! Staff is friendly & the atmosphere is cozy!“

“My partner and I used to be fine drinking the espresso and drip we made for ourselves, but Cafe Au Lait has completely ruined that. The coffee is SO GOOD and so well crafted that everything we make now tastes like garbage in comparison. My partner and I are going to max out our credit cards at the rate we keep crawling back every day. Hands down the best coffee in Olympia, and single handedly the reason I, a millennial, am poor.“

“Baristas here are always hard at work. There is usually no line, due to the Starbucks in the parking lot, bit as that one is constantly closed this one picks up their business. And they usually do so without complaint. Fast and friendly in any circumstance.“

“Never been to this SB before. James, Avalynn and the crew working on Friday March 6th at 12noon all need raises!!!
What a great team!! Best Starbucks experience ever, hands down.
Thank you,
Lady and her daughter doing birthday stuff“

“Stopped for some late caffeine and a snack to tide us over on a trip from NW Olympia to Seattle. They were so kind (even though our senior dog was being super grumpy). We loved the chai and absolutely blown away at the delicious turkey sandwich and 🌹tahini cookies! Do you cater for events in the Olympia area? Many thanks!“

“We love Dancing Goats the best!!! It’s a flavor I never forget!!“

“My husband and I came here for coffee and I wanted a keto latte: diabetics have to keep carbs down. The barista said she didn't know about that, and the manager overheard so she came over quickly and explained that the staff members were not trained in keto products but she knew exactly what I wanted. She explained it to the staff and I ended up getting the best keto latte that I have ever had. THANK you to the manager here!!!“

“We buy at least 2 or 3 new teas every time we go in. The service is really amazing and they always have a recommendation for whatever our needs are. They even have some new flavors every time we go in so it never feels stale. The candies are a bit expensive, but such a nice treat and a good price for the quality that you get.“

“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!“

“The best tasting bubble tea drinks !“

“Took my boys here for some brunch and I had there chicken curry croissants, it was absolutely delicious, along with a blended chi frappe that as well was amazing. Their customer service was great and the environment was welcoming. I’d definitely recommend this place to friends and family.“

“True neighborhood bakery. Delicious desserts and food. Friendly and spot on customer service.“

“The best Barista's in Olympia! Skylar Julia Kelsi Laurie Randi Kayla love them!“