The ambience is beautiful inside. The best part of the Baked Eggs dish was the cheese. The cheese was so flavorful, creamy, and delicious. Next best was the bread - it was perfectly soft inside with a crispy crust. Between how oily the dish was and my nose running from the increased spice as I continued eating, I wouldn't return for this dish. The eggs weren't noticeable in appearance or taste- I had to search for them. The "creamy grits" were creamy, but the black pepper taste was STRONG. Definitely ordered the side for the "creamy" factor, hoping when the server said harissa in the eggs would have a mild spice, that the grits would calm my mouth. The amount of pepper made this unsuccessful. But if you like black pepper a lot then you'll enjoy them. My son enjoyed the beignet's. The server was also the host and he was kind. It was easy to get his attention when needed. I didn't see anyone with a grin on their face after taking bites of their food. I looked around quite a bit out of curiosity. So for ambiance, kind and prompt service, and the possibilities of the menu I gave it 4 stars. We only tried the few things I mentioned. I did also appreciate the bottle of water ready on every table. Note that there is no kids menu and it's mostly table seating. So maybe try on your own or with other adults, and leave the kids at home? read more

Chicory - Beignets - New American Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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We loved checking out Chicory. Such a cute space. All the staff were lovely from start to finish. The pork chop was so delicious and we were in love with the dirty fried rice. The crispy bits in the rice were soooo good. Delicious side salad, loved the vinaigrette, so flavorful. Definitely will be back! Wish they had later hours. read more

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Went here for Brunch to Celebrate a birthday (Happy Burthday Caroline) and found a hidden jem. Staff was friendly but hands off. Excellent selection of breakfast dishes. From pimento cheese to chicken and waffles. Hardest part was making decisions. Even the coffee was local and robust. I recommend the beignets and the hot pepper dip. Great for sharing . Was full and happy before the main course even arrived. We all shared biscuits and gravy and yes please add the eggs, shrimp and grits and hot Nashville chicken biscuit sandwiches All in a comfortable but stylish layout. Only issue is I live in Tacoma so too far to be a regular weekend trip read more

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This is a fantastic local spot. I love how they do food. Unique and flavorful combinations. They get packed quickly since its a small space (even on a Monday night.) plan ahead and make a reservation. We did not and sat at the bar. Its pretty tiny- only seats 4. We had fun chatting with the bartender as he slung out all the drinks. We both had the voyager cocktail and shared the shrimp and grits. The grits were creamy and delish. The shrimp were decent- just a touch over cooked. Its worth following them on instagram to see what specials and menu changes they have. Highly recommend for a classy and unique dining experience. read more

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HOW DID A DISH FULL OF CARROTs change my life?? Ok, that was a bit extreme, but seriously- the flavor combination of the smoked carrots, parsley, pimento, spicy matcha splat, and toasted buckwheat and whipped feta... holy smokes. It made me sit back and look at my husband like I just woke up. Amazing. Attentive server, sweet- answered all of the questions I had. Hubby had shrimp and grits- I tried a bite and that ham in there with the grits. Wow. The IPA is delish. We came early so there was only the brunch option, they close the kitchen from 4-5 to set up for dinner. Quiet. Intimate. Relaxed but romantic. Will come again for dinner! read more

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Very much enjoyed our last prixe fixe adventure dining at Chicory last night! Le Reveillon!! Each course was a wonderful surprise, as usual. Staff were amazing. So sorry to see you close, but will look forward to seeing you again in downtown Oly at the new "Gold Standard" soon read more

On a recent trip to Olympia, we looked up places to eat and Chicory came out on top, boasting an interesting menu and tons of recommendations. When we entered during a brisk weekend morning for lunch, we were asked at the front if we had a reservation. While we didn't have one, we were still seated immediately since there were only two tables filled at that point. During our entire time there, the restaurant wasn't ever over half full, so I was surprised about the reservation question. I supposed dinner might be the prime time to visit? At any rate, we ordered two items off the menu: Biscuits & Gravy ($12) - This is a pretty small portion, with a single buttermilk biscuit sliced in half, then split and covered with a ladleful of sausage gravy. The gravy is served piping hot, but like all sausage gravies, it cools down rapidly. It's thick, rich, and quite herbal tasting. There are bits of chaurice mixed in, tender, fragrant, with a of a spicy quality. The biscuit is fluffy and tender, with an interior that isn't overly dense, and an exterior that has a harder crispy buttered shell. The biscuit has no layering, instead breaking apart kind of like a dense cake. The interior tastes a little like flour, or perhaps corn meal? Like dough that's a bit underdeveloped maybe. At any rate, the texture is pretty good and it combines well with the gravy. I do wish the serving size was a little bigger! (4/5) Chicken & Waffles ($20) - This dish firstly comes with a Belgian waffle on the bottom, with a nicely crisped exterior and a fluffy and vanilla-y interior. It's topped with a large piece of boneless, skinless fried chicken thigh. The chicken is quite heavy on the breading (a good thing in this case!) and is fried well, resulting in an exterior layer that's pleasingly crunchy. The breading is seasoned well with a spice blend that's a bit tangy and a bit spicy - they probably use this same thigh in their Hot Chicken Sandwich. The chicken is not dried out but is a little less moist than I'd expect out of a fried chicken thigh. Still, it tastes good and the texture is good. On the side, they give a pile of stewed collard greens. They are tender and tangy with vinegar and seasoned nicely. I feel like they don't add anything in this dish other than collards, vinegar, and salt, which is good but a bit boring. They also include a couple of wedges of poached apples - tender and sweet. Two condiments enhance this dish. Firstly, what they call a buttermilk syrup. This is a thick syrup that's quite buttery, nutty and sweet, almost like caramel or toffee. Delicious on the waffle. The other is a hot honey that's pretty spicy with a bit of sweetness, working perfectly on the chicken. (5/5) Note: Chicory charges automatic 20% gratuity. They do state this on the menu, and the server will also reiterate this so there's no surprise. Chicory cooks some pretty solid dishes. I definitely recommend it for anyone visiting or living in Olympia. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms read more

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We were warmly greeted and promptly seated for our dinner reservation at this unassuming location. We started with an order from the full bar. Her, a signature cocktail, and an Old Fashioned for me. And had a French Burgundy uncorked to breathe for our meal. Though this nice red was not the house red promised on the menu (different AOC from the Burgundy region), it was still a good value. Then to food. The panisse and grilled carrots were tasty, shareable starters. We then shared the bone-in pork chop and the coulotte steak entrees. We topped off the meal with the amazing chocolate pavlova - this was an outstanding finale! It was a busy Tuesday evening, which kept staff hopping, but we never felt ignored. We were greeted by smiles throughout the evening as our trio enjoyed a wonderful time together. My only complaint is that this smaller, busy venue was occasionally a little noisy, making it sometimes difficult to hear one another. Recently updated, read more

Wonderful service and menu, everything we ordered was fantastic! Really the eggs Benedict here is the new gold standard! read more

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Came here for brunch with a couple friends that were visiting and this place did not disappoint. Probably the best chicken and waffles I've ever had and it comes with the most delicious syrup and a dip for the chicken. Biscuits and gravy were great. My friends liked their baked eggs very much. We will definitely be back read more

Chicory - New American Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Nice selection of gf food Helpful to have a server knowledge of menu Sad to see this place go read more

Beautiful, tasty, wonderful brunch! My husband I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary on 5.25 with Sunday brunch at Chicory, and, wow, what a good decision. Loved the nod to southern cuisine. Totally fit the day and our appetites. I had the baked eggs which were out of this world! Hot custardy eggs with gorgerous seasonal veggies and crusty bread. The bacon on the side was outstanding! Very generous serving and cooked to perfection. My husband's chicken and waffles was amazing. (He let me have a few bites, but kept most for himself, which I totally understood, it was that good!). Fried beautifully and the waffle was A-1. We will be back!! read more

Most of the dishes we ordered were quite yummy! The staff were all super friendly, but I have to say my favorite thing about this place is the ambiance. The decor is phenomenally done, super well thought out, right down to a brass (rather than silver) colored metal straw in the mocktail we ordered. Gorgeous interior!! read more

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My friend has been raving about this place for some time now and I finally had the chance to check it out with her and her partner. So good. I decided to try the squash soup because I wanted to see if my taste has changed. (I hate squash soup and I wanted to give it another go.) I'm so glad I ordered it because it was delicious. I loved the crispy lentils that went with it too. I will def be back to try more of their menu. read more

Chicory - Squash soup - New American Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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What a romantic and refreshing spot in Olympia. I love the service and small intimate space. The variety of drinks was great and the food splendid! We will be back! read more

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Came here for a delightful dinner experience, was suprised at the quality of the food/atmosphere. Live piano music was amazing. The beet gazpacho was a standout. read more

Chicory - Beet Gazpacho - New American Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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We stopped into Chicory on a whim. We've driven past a few times, saying "we need to try it out" , this Sunday was the perfect opportunity as we wandered downtown Olympia. Comfortable yet elegant ambiance, open seating plan and a small bar at the end makes conversation easy over some incredible food! I had the Shrimp and Grits which was amazing! It hit all the right spots. Creamy, cheesy, spicy, I was full but wanted to eat it all! My hubby had the Hot chicken sandwich on a giant homemade biscuit. The servings were huge, we both got two meals from one visit which makes up for the little bit higher price tag. Service was quick and attentive. Definitely a place to come back to, next time we're bringing friends to enjoy Sunday brunch with mimosas! read more

Chicory - Hot Chicken sandwich with home fries. Shrimp and grits with leak butter - New American Near Me - Olympia, Washington

This is my favorite fancy dinner spot, across time and space! Their menu is inspiring in ways I could never predict, and the people working there have a clear passion for food. The balance between flavors and textures is always there. Not to be dramatic, but I always cry at least once! If you don't get booze, it's also more reasonably priced than I would expect from a restaurant serving this quality of food. I hope to come back time and time again! P.S. the sunchoke salad: if you aren't a salad person, it doesn't matter. This is a must must must! read more

Chicory - New American Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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The food was amazing! We had a group of six and everyone was loved it. We ordered the Nettle Dip, Oysters, Crab Dirty Rice, Panisse, Chilled Asparagus Soup, Wedge Salad, Halibut, Clams & Mussels, Pork Chop, and Lamb Roulade. Also got dessert- Olive Oil Cake & Kulfi. The drinks were yummy as well- highlights: Mockingbird, Wayfarer, Lemonade, Voyager. Pork Chop was my food highlight- the sauce was perfect- citrus mustard seed goodness. Just dreamy. Super happy with the time spent, farm to table values, kind and knowledgeable staff, ambiance of the space, portion sizes, and unique well-crafted flavors. Will recommend to all, and come back when I move to the area later this year. My kind of establishment! Thank you!! read more

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This review is long overdue. Chicory opened up during Covid, and really caught my attention amidst the chaos often seen in the small business - especially restaurant - world. Despite the odds stacked against them, they were able to pump out a unique, exciting, southern - influenced, sustainable ingredients based menu. And not to mention, the vibe of the restaurant itself is super rad. An oldies record or obscure 1920s jazz album might be playing when you enter. This place is surely an oasis for a city that historically has a pathetic set of dining options. I assure you that you'll enjoy the entire experience from the food, cocktails, staff, and ambience. read more

What a wonderful place! Their chicken sandwich was crisply breaded yet moist and tender. You can have regular or spicy. We chose regular. It came with tasty lightly seasoned potato cubes. The shrimp and grits were so good-a nice brown sauce served over creamy grits with prawns so tender. Little bits of smoky ham and bites of greens accompanied it perfectly. The only thing I can say, the Bloody Mary could have a little spice to it -was a little bland. I'm sure if I asked, it would have been accommodated as the Service was attentive, music was at a good level and the decor is charming. We will definitely be back-can't wait to try more of their dishes. read more

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With a well-written concise menu and an eclectic drink variety, Chicory is a more upscale spot. The suave decor is welcoming with calm colors and little accents on the wall to fit the minimalist aesthetics and menu. I understand patrons pay for premium plates--not for the run of the mill generic American staples.The Nashville-style fried chicken sandwich came thick and crunchy! The bone-in pork chop came pre-cut, surrounded by a wall of sweat succotash. The cocktails were the real winners; most of them will get your attention based on title and taste. read more

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Delightful. Everything we were served and anything walking by, carried by a waiter looked intriguing. Delicious and fun experience. Love the idea of flowers from a local farmer. The Sweet Peas smelled intoxicating. read more

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Not many tables so you definitely want to get a reservation. Looking at the menu I wasn't thrilled because I wasn't familiar with some of the ingredients , but my sister really wanted to try this place. Glad she insisted because the food was great. We started off with the terrine which was really good. There were these fiddle leaf pickles which looked weird, was delicious. The toast with mussels and brined veggies was little sour from the vinegar, but still good. The endive salad with fresh fried bacon bits and sunflower seed spread was a surprise because it was strange to look at. I don't like endive, but I loved this salad. The pork chop and green salad with fried onions and was so good but would've liked more bernaisse sauce. My sister liked the shrimp and grits but the sauce was a bit bold. I'm used to having this dish with more cheesy grits and less sauce but this was okay. The desserts were a nice surprise. The goat cheese mousse was freaking delicious. It had these sweet crunchies and a grapefruit granita and the mouth feel of the different components came together perfectly. If they weren't closing we would've ordered another. The sunchoke crème caramel flan with grapefruit was silky, melty and so good. Adding the grapefruit segments helped to temper the sweetness perfectly. That's it- I just talked myself into going back for more. read more

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Not kid-friendly. The servers might otherwise be nice people but they are 100% not equipped to deal with customers with young kids. My shy 4 year old asked if they had apple juice, and the server--without looking at him--curtly said "we don't have apple juice" and walked away. I had to stop him and say, well, do you have other juices? What about orange juice? When asking about menu items, I asked what kind of sauce is on the shrimp and grits (which the server had recommended), and his response was "What do you mean?" It turned out to be way more spice than I'd like and overpowered the grits. I wish that was communicated much better. Because of how we were practically ostracized for coming in with our 2 kids, and the mediocre food, we'll not be back. read more

Chicory - Shrimp and grits, the spices overpowered the grits - New American Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Once again, amazing!! We drive a few hours just to visit this restaurant every few months. There is always something new and creative to try, but the Shrimp & Grits are so good, I end up ordering more than I should. Don't leave without ordering the honey pie!! read more

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I enjoyed Chicory overall. I think the edible flowers on the carpaccio and pasta were out of place, and those were actually the dishes I enjoyed the least. The carpaccio was a little too acidic and lacked salt and character. We took the mustard from ham/baguette snack, which had delicious pickeled vegetables, to kick up the carpaccio a notch. The dirty rice with crab was tasty to me, and my fiancé said it was dry, but I'm not sure there was enough crab to justify a $10 add-on. The texture of the pasta was good but had zero flavor, and the raw jalapeños didn't add anything. I think the chicken burger was delicious! I loved the textures and sauces. We got the brownie for dessert, and it was quite dry, but the lavender custard and cherries worked well together. Service was good and ambiance was really nice. I loved that they had music playing from a record player, and it wasn't loud. read more

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Best restaurant in Olympia I've tried. Farm to table concept, seasonal rotating menu. Excellent diversity of foods, perfect for sharing in a group. My group of 6 shared 6 plates on a Fri evening. Booking a reservation was not difficult. Exterior is unassuming but interior is nice, for a date like setting. Medium dark lighting. Loved all the dishes we ordered. Personal favs were Carpaccio, Ricotta Sourdough, Clam Gumbo. 100% will return. read more

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Chicory has become a local favorite for me. The friendly service and inviting ambiance created a lovely atmosphere. The food was excellent--my shrimp and grits were some of the absolute best I've ever had, and my husband loved the bone-in pork chop. The cocktails were creative and expertly crafted. We can't wait to return! Highly recommend! read more

First time here love the atmosphere and variety of food. Love all the plants and the service was awesome! Great music will definitely be back! read more

Chicory - Sunchoke salad!!!! Yummy ! - New American Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Everything was really great. I did not take a picture of the Bloody Mary, but it's the best one I've had in a long time. Chicken and waffles were the best! Juicy and savory, and the greens on the side... man. Breakfast sandwich was more than I expected, the bacon and onion jam hits. The ham plate was super fresh and Smokey. The soup was fresh and clean, slaps. Our server checked on us but didn't intrude, all the food was fresh tasting, and everything was well worth it. Coming back to taste more. read more

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Folks you have got to try this place. The food is wonderful. Be sure to get reservations as very popular. I've tried several things on the menu and have been happy with each. The friendly servers were great at recommending options. I'm vegetarian but my dining companions were not. Each person was all smiles. Enjoy!! read more

It was my 60th birthday and I was in Olympia by myself so I wanted a good meal. I settled on Chicory as the menu intrigued me. I was greeted immediately when I entered and given a nice table for one. A server came over within a minute or two to get my drink order. This was the only downfall of this place and why it didn't get 5 stars. It is dry January and there was not one interesting non-alcoholic drink on the menu. I ordered a sparkling water and what came was the cheap bottled water from Wholefoods. Costs about 1.50 at WF but they charged me much more. Oh well, live and learn. When the drink was dropped off I ordered the oysters with black tea mignonette and pomegranate for my appetizer. Wow! The oysters were very fresh, expertly shucked with the brine intact and the perfect temperature (cold). The mignonette was added to the oysters, not on the side which usually bothers me but it was so well balanced that I am glad the chef did this so I had a prefect bite. For an entree I ordered a pork chop with charred cabbage, pickled mustard seeds, chicharrons and a sauce (can't remember the name but it was a cream pan sauce). Again I was very happy with everything about this dish. The pork was very good quality, tender, the right amount of fat with a hint of pink. The charred cabbage brought a nice amount of earthiness while the mustard seeds gave perfect relief for the very rich cream sauce and the chicharrons had a nice crunch. Even though it was my birthday I didn't try dessert. All through dinner the service was attentive but not pushy. I wish I lived closer to this wonderful restaurant. I would go often. read more

Chicory - New American Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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I was driving from west coast back to Seattle and decided to stopped in Olympia for a quick lunch. I really like the décor in the restaurant and the causal setting. We ordered their: chilled pea & buttermilk soup with dungeness crab, snap pea, and nasturtium and everything bagel with smoked sablefish salad, sea beans, and nasturtium. The soup is served chilled which was unique and delicious. I really enjoy the soup for a hot summer day. The smoked sablefish salad was good but got salty after a few more bites. The everything bagel was over toasted and very hard to chew on. Overall, they only have two hostesses/waitresses during my visit and took them a while to attend to our needs. read more

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This is only the 2nd bad review I have ever left. Do NOT use the online reservation system. It does NOT work and the folks who run the restaurant know this as I was told it has happened "several times" but refuse to take any responsibility or action. (Like for instance, stop using the system until it's actually working). So we show up at the restaurant a couple minutes before our reservation time and are told the reservation is not in the system, that they know there are issues with the system and the best they can do is seat us almost 2 hours after our reservation time. The real kick in the pants (adds insult to injury) is that there were two employees front of house and only two tables sat with two patrons each and we were just a party of two. Albeit they may have been expecting a large party or something, it did not make the situation feel any better. They just kept saying that it was the systems fault, not theirs. It ruined our night :( read more

Chicory - New American Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I usually love this place! But this time the food was not as flavorful, they took my plate before I was finished, did not offer to get me more of the beverage I was drinking, and were somewhat rude. I called the next day to talk with someone about it, left a message, and no one ever called me back. read more

The food was pretty amazing! The beef tartare was the best I ever had and the blackened rockfish with hush puppies was fresh and outstanding. The only bummer was that they include a 20% tip charge on the credit card. I wanted to give 5 stars but to take away my autonomy when it came to giving a tip really rubbed me the wrong way. What if I wanted to give more? What if I thought the service was so so and wanted to do 15%? Maybe this place should pay their workers more instead of making customers do it with a fixed tip charge. Might not come back due to that but food was pretty great. read more

Food and drinks were amazing. Comfortable and clean atmosphere. Good for a date, special occasion or just a friendly meeting spot. read more

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This place has excellent food + cocktails! We loved every specialty cocktail we tried, especially noting the uniqueness of the flavors they paired together and the beautiful presentation. We started with a few seasonal dishes including the Roasted Carrots and Tempura Fried Vegetables which weren't overly fried and served with a delicious aioli. The highlight of our meal was the Hot Chicken Sandwich served on a biscuit with pimento cheese, relish, and a side of your choice (we picked grits). It was amazing! Perfectly crispy, and the biscuit wasn't too flaky where it was falling apart. The ambiance was casual, but intimate and very well designed with friendly staff. We loved it! read more

Chicory - Hot Chicken Sandwich - cooked to perfection paired with grits - New American Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Service and food was good. Not super vegan friendly, though there are some options if youre creative, but minimal vegan condiments for sandwiches, etc. My kids all seemed to like everything we ordered: Fried tofu biscuit sandwich (they do not have vegan mayo) Veggie Reuben (make sure to tell them no cheese if you're vegan) Pulled Pork Sandwich, son said it was tasty Fried Parsnips (those were really good, again) Service was fast, the host wasn't super friendly, which was off putting. Only odd thing I noticed was they automatically added 20% gratitude to our bill and we were only a party of three. I tend to give 20-25% gratitude anyway, so it was just odd. Perhaps I missed it in the fine print somewhere. I'm not sure if this will be my first choice in downtown Oly. read more

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