Finally stopped by Pat's on the corner of Pacific and Carpenter, and wow, what a gem!…read more It looks like a little house on the corner, super cute and inviting. I've driven past it for years, always curious, and now I'm kicking myself for not stopping in sooner. Recently, they added Phuket Thai to the mix, which cranked my curiosity up even more. While the economy has definitely tightened how often we eat out, when we do, my fam bam and I make it a point to support small local businesses. And this is one I'm thrilled to shout out to the community. Pat's is open for breakfast and lunch, serving up both classic American fare and Thai dishes, yes, you read that right! The food was absolutely delicious, the Thai coffee was chef's kiss, and the vibe inside? Friendly, clean, spacious, and totally welcoming. We'll definitely be back. Don't sleep on this spot, it's a neighborhood treasure! If you're in the area, stop in and grab a bite and say hi. You won't be disappointed.

Loved Pat's Café for Years -- It's Not the Same Under New Owners…read more Pat's Café was one of my absolute go-to spots for years -- I've been going since around 2005-2006. My mom, grandmother, and I all had our favorites there, especially the stir-fry beef dish and the classic corned beef hash the original owners served straight from the can (cooked just right). It felt like a reliable neighborhood restaurant with solid, consistent American-style dishes. Since the new owners took over, the consistency and quality have slipped badly. Dishes now come out differently almost every time. The Pad Thai toppings are sometimes mixed on top, sometimes served on the side like an afterthought, and extras appear or disappear randomly. It was noticeable but not a deal-breaker on its own. On one visit I ordered the country fried steak. There was a fairly large, hard piece of plastic in the meat. I bit down on it hard enough that it could have easily cut my gums or mouth if I hadn't noticed. I showed it to the server, and the only response I got was that they buy the country fried steaks from a vendor, so it wasn't something they made in-house. No apology, no offer to remake the dish, no discount -- nothing. I was willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and returned for another meal. That next visit (or the one shortly after) became the final straw. I ordered the green curry. Eggplant is a major ingredient that adds essential flavor and texture to every bite -- right alongside your choice of protein (chicken, beef, etc.). I ate several bites before realizing there was none in the entire dish. When I mentioned it, the waitress simply said they had run out. They never disclosed the missing ingredient when I ordered or before serving the dish, and they didn't offer any adjustment, remake, discount, or comp. They just served an incomplete meal and charged full price. The lack of basic customer service on both visits was shocking and felt disrespectful. Finding a foreign object in your food should at minimum get a sincere apology and an offer to make it right. When a key ingredient is missing, the restaurant should let you know upfront so you can decide whether to order something else. On top of that, beloved items have disappeared or changed for the worse. The stir-fry beef my family loved is gone from the menu. The original corned beef hash was replaced with an in-house shredded version that just isn't as good. The place even seems to be going by a second name now (Phuket Thai) alongside Pat's Café, which adds to the confusion. I'm really sad about this because I genuinely loved the old Pat's. The new version just doesn't feel like the same welcoming neighborhood spot anymore. If you never knew the original, you might still find some decent meals, but for longtime fans, the changes -- and especially how both of these situations were handled -- make it hard to recommend. I've stopped going and am now looking for a new regular place. Hope the owners read this and consider bringing back more consistency, better food safety practices, and better communication when ingredients run out.

Excellent in every way! On tour in PNW I stumbled upon HASH and highly recommend it…read more The Acme of scrambles, the epitome of hash that exquisite jumble of ingredients presented in a symphony of breakfast melodies. I had the Alaskan Salmon hash. Flavorful grilled wild-caught salmon with peppers, onions and crunchy hasbrowns and a hollandaise sauce to keep you going all day (or on a 6 hour drive to my next gig!) Excellent strong coffee, a wonderful, friendly staff and what look like amazing cinnamon rolls (I just couldn't l). When in Olympia, WA get YOUR Hash on!

Visited for Saturday brunch as a party of two and got seated in about 15-20 minutes, which is…read morepretty quick for how busy this place gets. Food and service were great, and the cozy, colorful ambiance is always a plus. I ordered The BBB-tender brisket, fluffy biscuits, and one of my favorite hollandaise sauces. My friend ordered the biscuits and gravy, her go-to. We both got mimosas (Barbara and Norma), both were delicious. Always a solid spot.

I'm updating my review because I've tried this place under different circumstances. Crappy day when…read morethe weather makes everything depressing? Happy tummy. Solo? Happy tummy. Rumbly tummy? Happy tummy. Literally, every single time I come here, I leave with a happy and slightly over full stomach. The wait is getting a little longer these days because I think people are catching on that this is the place to make your tummy happy, but if you want a retro boho style atmosphere with some of the best breakfast/brunch/lunch you've EVER tasted, you NEED TO COME HERE AT LEAAT ONCE IN YOUR LIFE. And if the French bread is on the specials, get one piece to share with your dining companion. If you aren't fighting over the crumbs and syrup, you just aren't doing it right.

After reading about this place on "best of" lists, we finally remembered to drop by here for…read morebreakfast. Now that I've tried it I can say that this is hands down the best breakfast place I've tried in Olympia so far. Unless you're there when they open, you're gonna wait because this is a small restaurant with a lot of people who want in. They have a nice seating area, but it's small, so you might have to wait outside. As soon as you walk in, put your name on the list because even if you're okay with sitting as at the counter, you have to check in. After a 15 minute wait a table next to the window cleared up so lucky us. Sis got the poached eggs on toast and she loved it. She also got the lavendar latte and we both don't really like lavendar, but this drink was lovely. I got the traditional breakfast with eggs, chicken apple sausage, toast, and a side sald. My dudes, you have to get the side salad. The carrots are finely grated and flash fried so the topping is slightly crunchy. Put that with the pepitas and a lightly sweet, creamy dressing and you've got heaven in your mouth. Even the toast was buttered perfectly and the right amount of toasting so that it was delicious with butter and with or without the jam. As soon as we were eating was as soon as we were already making plans to return. This place is the best.

Odd location for breakfast but it's always so delicious! It's worth walking through a sea of car…read moresalespeople. Trust me, you won't regret it. One of my favorites is the Sunshine Pizza; biscuit crust covered with sausage gravy, eggs, and whatever else you want. You'll probably need to share this because it's a lot! Good coffee, GREAT biscuits, omelettes, and much more. We used to schedule service for our Toyota Sienna on the weekend and have breakfast while we wait. We don't do business there any longer but we still go there to enjoy the breakfast and coffee. It's gotten so busy and I'm glad they've added more tables to the showroom. There's also two different bars where you can sit and enjoy your meal. Friend staff and quick service! Highly recommend.

When i asked if they had simple coffee the cashier in a snotty tone of voice said "well i have a…read moredrip".

I've been wanting to try this place every time I visit my daughter. Breakfast is my favorite meal…read moreand this place did not disappoint me. The food portions are good and you get what you pay for. The food is very good. I ordered my go-to, the Two egg breakfast with two sausage patties (big), hash brown, toast. I also got one buttermilk pancake to share with my wife. Everything was great. Serving size is worth the price, plus I won't be eating lunch today because I'll be full all day. My son-in-law got the Tacoma breakfast, it was huge and looked good. He said it was very good and he also will not be eating lunch today. The service was great. The waitress was friendly and came to our table often to check on us. I definitely highly recommend this place.

So glad I finally had the chance to try this little spot. It's tucked away right off the exit but…read moreit's got good parking. We were greeted promptly and the staff were genuinely friendly. Gave me that hospitable welcome , ya know. When you walk in, it's a small area but more on that ol' school cozy kinda joint where regulars come in. It's nice. Now for the food. My hubby got the Tahoma. Chicken fried steak on top of biscuits and hash browns and gravy on the side. Just because the portion is GINORMOUS!! our server suggested for us to get gravy on the side to eat later and keep from it getting soggy. Thanks Heather!! My Loco mock was okay. Just some plain burger patties on top of rice with eggs. The gravy was delish. If the patties were fat homemade patties and sticky calrose rose, it woulda been MWAH (chef's kiss)! Still, great experience. Great breakfast spot to try out!! Family friendly!!

The Tri-Tip was amazing! We are definitely coming back. Fish & chips were good as wellread more

Had a lovely brunch with my good friends. Uptown Grill is halfway between us now that I've moved to…read moreVancouver, WA, so she drive from Seattle & we meet for Sunday brunch. It was my lucky day, I found parking right outside the front door! The downtown is super cute and decorated for Christmas & quite busy with shoppers so my friends had to park a few blocks away. The food was great. We split the French toast sandwich and a side of bacon. Tasty! I drank a coffee and it was delicious. My friend had a mimosa. I would definitely go back!

Martin Way Diner did not disappoint! We popped in for…read morebreakfast, and although the diner was busy, we did not have to wait to be seated. This was our first time at Martin Way Diner. When we first walked in, it felt like a classic diner. And it is! In all the good ways. The diner is clean, the coffee is hot and flavorful, and the portions are generous. My husband had the Build Your Own omelet, topped with Jack Cheese. And they did not skimp on the ingredients. The cheese was nice and gooey, and the flavors melded perfectly. I had the French Toast. Again, generous portions, and the slices were thick and perfectly battered. Not soggy, slightly crisp. And the syrup was warmed! Sometimes it is the little things. The bacon was crisp, just how I had ordered it, not limp, and the eggs were cooked to perfection. Our server was Shawna, and she was personable and perfectly attentive. We were seated where we could observe the cooks, and they functioned like a well-oiled machine. All in all it was a good experience, and I would highly recommend. An added bonus: there are glass partitions between the booths. It really helps keep the noise level down. This was much appreciated and I wish more restaurants would do this. The next time we are at this end of town, we will be back.

Simply put: home made food like eating at mom's. Great service, food arrives hot, and have had…read moreseveral wonderful experiences. This place is a gem!

I grew up in olympia and am in town visiting. This was a great spot for a late breakfast. There was…read morea bit of a wait but not bad considering how small this spot is. Everything was tasty and plentiful, my only concern was that it was freezing inside. I enjoyed my Amsterdam omelette with spinach, caramelized onions, tomato, organic avocado and smoked gouda with side of fried thyme tomatoes. The fried tomatoes could use a bit of salt. I wanted the chevre omelette originally but they were out of bacon. My friend ordered the halo breakfast sandwich and added cooked spinach and sausage. I would come back maybe on a warmer day.

Amazing! The ambiance is cool and hip with rock music!…read more Highly recommend the vegan options and pancakes were so light and not too sweet! Home fries are also the best.

Held my mother's 80th birthday brunch in the lake room at Octapas.... Wonderful service, great…read morefood, and they took the best care of all the 80+ year old guests'

We tried this place while in Olympia looking for something new, and it was definitely worth the…read morewalk. The interior is amazing--honestly such a surprise compared to the outside, which doesn't really hint at what's waiting inside. You have to go in. The food was great, drinks were good, and everything was so enjoyable that my guy and I honestly don't even remember exactly what we ordered. Not because it wasn't good--but because we completely finished everything. No takeout boxes needed. The service could have been better, but it also felt like they were short-staffed and doing their best to keep things moving. Overall, a great find and we'd go back again. Thank you.

This one has great food, service, and ambience always a nice stop when I'm in Washington... I try…read moreto make it in every time I'm passing through just because of the food service and ambience. You can't go wrong here.... At least I haven't in the last six years I've been stopping by.

They have the best happy hour in Olympia -- great mussels with broth and popcorn shrimp with…read moreunbeatable prices. Service is always stellar. The ambiance is maritime themed, cozy and entertaining. An easy spot to eat in peace.