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Food: tried their squash harvest loaf and it was delicious. Not too sweet either! Service: great!!someone else took my matcha latte but they instantly made myself a matcha latte which the matcha i would rate it 6/10 Ambiance: very nice, a lot of folks are working in the building so pretty chill
VERY CUTESY, VERY DEMURE! I finally made it to Olympia Coffee after wanting to go for a while. The café has an open space with plenty of seating, lots of outlets, and great natural lighting. Perfect for studying or working. They offer a range of drinks, including a coffee flight to try multiple options. The service was great--friendly smiles on a Tuesday morning! I ordered a London Fog with almond milk (no soy available). Their pastry selection is small, but they have hot breakfast sandwiches and bagels. The café checked all my aesthetic boxes, and I spent a happy 2 hours there, even while working. PS: Parking can be tough, so go later in the afternoon if you can. Since the cafe is on the corner of a busy street. Rating: 4/5 London Fog: Good, but a bit too sweet for my taste.
Absolutely loved this coffee shop! We went twice on our trip and it was great. I got the chai latte and it was made to perfection and so warm and perfect. I also got a savory pastry which was yummy & great for a small little treat for my breakfast with my coffee. The inside is really cute and a lot of people seem to work from there which is great. The service was so nice and friendly each time we went. Definitely would come back & seems like they have a few different locations.
Drinks were quite expensive imo. My houjicha latte could've used more houjicha flavor. I could taste it but would've liked it stronger. I tried my friend's sweater weather latte and thought it was very warming and pretty flavorful. They have non-dairy milk (almond and oat). Lemon chocolate croissant was ok. I thought the croissant dough would've had like lemon peel shaved into it but it was a lemon cream inside that dripped out like crazy when we bit into it, so I didn't like that. They also had other pastries like kouign-amann, chocolate croissant, cookies from Low Rider, and other pastries. Also they had other items like sauces, matcha, and chocolate for sale, as well as okazu pan from Umami Kushi. We paid $6.70 for the houjicha latte w/ oat milk, $7.55 for sweater weather latte with oat milk, and $6.75 for the croissant. Both drinks were 12oz. Service was very nice and kind. The place itself was very clean and I liked the aesthetic (warm, with light colored wood and white). Lots of seating but it was packed with people.
Great coffee shop in Columbia City. Love their coffee and pastries. I recently had the cinnamon roll and it was so delicious! I also love how they feature fun gifts/goods like granola, olive oil, chili oil, etc. The space is very nice and roomy though it can get pretty busy!
If you're a coffee enthusiast, you'll love this spot! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The coffee is of good quality and flavorful, clearly made with care. The baristas are friendly and assisted me with my choice. I went with the Trifecta which comes with an espresso shot, homemade coffee, and cortado. I also appreciated the selection of pastries and light bites, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast. Highly recommend.
Drink: I had the seasonal Sesame hazelnut latte with oat milk. It was very tasty! Service: the barista was very kind and friendly. She made great recommendations and asked me about my day and my plans as she made my drink. Ambiance: for a Tuesday evening it was pretty popular! It had lots of little tables to do work or meet up. Location is great! Would definitely come back and recommend.
Great coffee, atmosphere and people. These guys know how to treat you in the morning! The setting is very nice and the outdoor seating made for a fantastic experience!!
I really like this place. The coffee is good, the pastries are just what I need for a treat in the morning, the service is friendly and it's a cute spot to do some work. (Bonus that it was seen briefly on the Seattle season of Love is Blind!)
A very nice coffee shop in Columbia City neighborhood. It's in an area of very nice shops and restaurants. We came into the neighborhood hoping to grab some quick breakfast at the break spot up the street But it was super crowded and had a line of about 20 people. So long-story-short, we decided to just grab coffee and a pastry. We're glad we did as we came into this bright and nicely situated coffee shop. The staff was friendly and helpful. The coffee drinks were nicely made. We also chose a delicious twice baked almond croissant. Definitely happy we dropped in and we'll definitely come back next time we get the chance.
The first place I went to for food once I landed in Seattle was Olympia Coffee. I was so hungry and tired that I just needed something quick and easy. I ordered the Ruby Oolong Tea ($3.95) and tried out the Mama Mozz Melt and the Jerk Chicken Umami Kushi. You can't mess up a tea bag in hot water, so nothing to note about the tea, though I did like that it was really strong. If you don't want tea that strong, definitely take it out after it steeps for a few minutes. The melt was a great quick breakfast. It tasted a lot fresher than a breakfast sandwich that you would get at Starbucks and has a lot more flavor. The umami kushi was good as well, though definitely more carb and protein focused and no vegetables. Everything came out really quickly so our visit took maybe 10-15 minutes. Service was friendly, and love that they pay extra attention to those of us who request milk substitutes in our drinks. I saw a lot of people sitting down with laptops out so it looks like a good spot to get some work or studying done, since the music wasn't too loud or distracting either. Really glad to have come here for my first food/drink experience in Seattle!
This is a nice coffee shop in the Olympia area of Seattle. Limited seating, because most tables have two chairs, and each table is taken up with one person working on the computer so there is not enough seats. I ordered the mocha, which was not sweet, unlike Starbucks, but it was hot. The barista was friendly, and offered a wide variety of pastries, all of which look delicious..
Genuinely the worst matcha I've ever had. Imagine you are having a bad day and you wonder to yourself huh I should treat myself and go get a nice matcha. WRONG. You would think with how poor the service is that you would at least get a good matcha out of it. Rude barista- even more rude matcha that I received. I should have known not to trust a random coffee shop but at least I did so you wouldn't have to. This is the worst day I have had all year all thanks to this matcha. Not only is the taste bad but look at that disgusting color. I'm never even stepping back into this part of town. This matcha made me want to die. $10 for the worst matcha I have ever had.
4 months ago
5 months ago
I stopped in here to work for a few hours and had a great experience. I ordered a London Fog and requested that they add their seasonal lavender pear syrup. They let me know that the London fog comes as a concentrate and offered to use slightly less concentrate so that it wouldn't be too sweet with the additional syrup. I was a little skeptical of the fact that they make it from a concentrate because. I feel like a London fog is hard to mess up if you know how to brew tea, but I decided to try it anyway, and I was pleasantly surprised. While it didn't have a strong earl grey flavor, the drink was delicious and still tasted like a London fog and the lavender pear syrup was lovely. It has plenty of seating and is a great place to work from with a decent amount of outlets. Super friendly staff and I loved the dine in mug. read more
1 year ago
This location took over the Starbucks that was there for years. I like that the space feels bigger and brighter now, and is relatively pretty low-key and chill. The Starbucks was always so packed. As far as the coffee and food, though, it's extremely overpriced and just OK. I got an Americano and a burrito. Came up to about $17, I think. I do not like their coffee at all. Very bitter and leaves a bad taste in your mouth. The burrito was teeny, tiny and way too expensive. I would not go out of my way to come here unless there was no other option, honestly. Which in this area there kinda isn't anymore, unfortunately. some people really like this type of coffee, and if you do then, I'm sure it's great. But there's not enough sugar in the world to make it taste good to me. read more
Food: tried their squash harvest loaf and it was delicious. Not too sweet either! Service: great!!someone else took my matcha latte but they instantly made myself a matcha latte which the matcha i would rate it 6/10 Ambiance: very nice, a lot of folks are working in the building so pretty chill read more
2 years ago
VERY CUTESY, VERY DEMURE! I finally made it to Olympia Coffee after wanting to go for a while. The café has an open space with plenty of seating, lots of outlets, and great natural lighting. Perfect for studying or working. They offer a range of drinks, including a coffee flight to try multiple options. The service was great--friendly smiles on a Tuesday morning! I ordered a London Fog with almond milk (no soy available). Their pastry selection is small, but they have hot breakfast sandwiches and bagels. The café checked all my aesthetic boxes, and I spent a happy 2 hours there, even while working. PS: Parking can be tough, so go later in the afternoon if you can. Since the cafe is on the corner of a busy street. Rating: 4/5 London Fog: Good, but a bit too sweet for my taste. read more
2 years ago
Absolutely loved this coffee shop! We went twice on our trip and it was great. I got the chai latte and it was made to perfection and so warm and perfect. I also got a savory pastry which was yummy & great for a small little treat for my breakfast with my coffee. The inside is really cute and a lot of people seem to work from there which is great. The service was so nice and friendly each time we went. Definitely would come back & seems like they have a few different locations. read more
Drinks were quite expensive imo. My houjicha latte could've used more houjicha flavor. I could taste it but would've liked it stronger. I tried my friend's sweater weather latte and thought it was very warming and pretty flavorful. They have non-dairy milk (almond and oat). Lemon chocolate croissant was ok. I thought the croissant dough would've had like lemon peel shaved into it but it was a lemon cream inside that dripped out like crazy when we bit into it, so I didn't like that. They also had other pastries like kouign-amann, chocolate croissant, cookies from Low Rider, and other pastries. Also they had other items like sauces, matcha, and chocolate for sale, as well as okazu pan from Umami Kushi. We paid $6.70 for the houjicha latte w/ oat milk, $7.55 for sweater weather latte with oat milk, and $6.75 for the croissant. Both drinks were 12oz. Service was very nice and kind. The place itself was very clean and I liked the aesthetic (warm, with light colored wood and white). Lots of seating but it was packed with people. read more
Great coffee shop in Columbia City. Love their coffee and pastries. I recently had the cinnamon roll and it was so delicious! I also love how they feature fun gifts/goods like granola, olive oil, chili oil, etc. The space is very nice and roomy though it can get pretty busy! read more
If you're a coffee enthusiast, you'll love this spot! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The coffee is of good quality and flavorful, clearly made with care. The baristas are friendly and assisted me with my choice. I went with the Trifecta which comes with an espresso shot, homemade coffee, and cortado. I also appreciated the selection of pastries and light bites, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast. Highly recommend. read more
Drink: I had the seasonal Sesame hazelnut latte with oat milk. It was very tasty! Service: the barista was very kind and friendly. She made great recommendations and asked me about my day and my plans as she made my drink. Ambiance: for a Tuesday evening it was pretty popular! It had lots of little tables to do work or meet up. Location is great! Would definitely come back and recommend. read more
1 year ago
Great coffee, atmosphere and people. These guys know how to treat you in the morning! The setting is very nice and the outdoor seating made for a fantastic experience!! read more
I really like this place. The coffee is good, the pastries are just what I need for a treat in the morning, the service is friendly and it's a cute spot to do some work. (Bonus that it was seen briefly on the Seattle season of Love is Blind!) read more
A very nice coffee shop in Columbia City neighborhood. It's in an area of very nice shops and restaurants. We came into the neighborhood hoping to grab some quick breakfast at the break spot up the street But it was super crowded and had a line of about 20 people. So long-story-short, we decided to just grab coffee and a pastry. We're glad we did as we came into this bright and nicely situated coffee shop. The staff was friendly and helpful. The coffee drinks were nicely made. We also chose a delicious twice baked almond croissant. Definitely happy we dropped in and we'll definitely come back next time we get the chance. read more
The first place I went to for food once I landed in Seattle was Olympia Coffee. I was so hungry and tired that I just needed something quick and easy. I ordered the Ruby Oolong Tea ($3.95) and tried out the Mama Mozz Melt and the Jerk Chicken Umami Kushi. You can't mess up a tea bag in hot water, so nothing to note about the tea, though I did like that it was really strong. If you don't want tea that strong, definitely take it out after it steeps for a few minutes. The melt was a great quick breakfast. It tasted a lot fresher than a breakfast sandwich that you would get at Starbucks and has a lot more flavor. The umami kushi was good as well, though definitely more carb and protein focused and no vegetables. Everything came out really quickly so our visit took maybe 10-15 minutes. Service was friendly, and love that they pay extra attention to those of us who request milk substitutes in our drinks. I saw a lot of people sitting down with laptops out so it looks like a good spot to get some work or studying done, since the music wasn't too loud or distracting either. Really glad to have come here for my first food/drink experience in Seattle! read more
This is a nice coffee shop in the Olympia area of Seattle. Limited seating, because most tables have two chairs, and each table is taken up with one person working on the computer so there is not enough seats. I ordered the mocha, which was not sweet, unlike Starbucks, but it was hot. The barista was friendly, and offered a wide variety of pastries, all of which look delicious.. read more
1 year ago
Genuinely the worst matcha I've ever had. Imagine you are having a bad day and you wonder to yourself huh I should treat myself and go get a nice matcha. WRONG. You would think with how poor the service is that you would at least get a good matcha out of it. Rude barista- even more rude matcha that I received. I should have known not to trust a random coffee shop but at least I did so you wouldn't have to. This is the worst day I have had all year all thanks to this matcha. Not only is the taste bad but look at that disgusting color. I'm never even stepping back into this part of town. This matcha made me want to die. $10 for the worst matcha I have ever had. read more
3 years ago
Super cute coffee shop. I came here with my boyfriend to get some work done and wanted to try out an unfamiliar place! I love the vibes of this place- it's on a busy street corner and it just gives off happy energy. Super spacious and friendly staff. We both got an iced chai tea latte-normally I prefer sweeter over spicier, but I liked this one. My boyfriend got the cheese cream danish-the fruit was a little dry and not as fresh & crispy as he preferred. He didn't put high expectations on it though since the main focus is on the coffee. We will def come back sometime! :) read more
My absolute favorite coffee is now that much closer to Seattle. It has also led us to explore Columbia City, which is charming and fun. I get the same thing more or less. If it's warm iced oat latte. They nail the richness and balance. When it's cold their oat latte cortado is so good I often dream of it. For to go, the big truck organic is my goto coffee at home. I can never go back. I carry home backpack fulls of it each visit. As for the staff they are wonderful. Super cool and down to earth. Friendly and attentive. I have no idea where some of the other reviewers are getting their negative comments from. Perhaps they made some changes. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
I recently visited Olympia Coffee at their 5th avenue location, which offered a pretty decent coffee experience overall. I had their drip, (I forget which beans, but they don't have it on their website) ordered an iced matcha, a red velvet croissant and a "mystery" muffin. The coffee was quite good for being drip (I'm usually a pourover guy). It had good clarity and brightness, which stand out compared to many other drip coffees I've had. The building was dog-friendly which was convenient and always a plus. The wait time was decently short. My only complaint was the cashier, who appeared to be new and struggled with the pastry selection. He sold me on a "blueberry" muffin, which turned out to have peach, cardamom, and some sort of herb. Overall, it was a nice visit, but a bit more training for the staff could enhance the experience. read more
2 years ago
This place is a little misleading. There is a "Pets Welcome" tag but only for service animals. It's still a cool spot nonetheless. read more
Really love indie Olympia Coffee ever since my first visit at the state capitol and whenever I see it served at other establishments. I heard that newer locations had opened in West Seattle and Columbia City. I chose to check out the latter on 2/15/20. Ironic that they took over the spot that was a previous Starbucks.The place was packed as I found myself in a preCovid19 line. Finally get to order at the counter, an 8 oz mocha and a pain au chocolat. I chose to just stand at the end of one counter from the row of laptops. I was there for about 30 minutes to absorb the atmosphere. Bright, sleek, crowded. Will I return? Probably not, just stick to my usual indie around the corner. read more
Grabbed coffee this am at Olympia coffee and experimented with my morning cuppa. Wanted to visit this place since I saw it on Yelp. This is a large coffee place with lots of light, bummer that they aren't open yet for seating. It would have been great to sit and enjoy cuppa and work. I got the bloody orange latte and enjoyed it, always want to experience how booze tastes with coffee. This was really good, not that sweet and not that boozy- sits perfectly right in between. read more
As you know by now from my yelp page I am a huge fan of coffee and supporting local coffee shops and Olympia coffee is a Fair for All coffee brand designed to create and pay farmers better, also started in the city of Olympia, moved in to the old Starbucks location in Columbia City about 3 years ago. I ordered a mocha very very strong bold good flavor and the syrup used was a bittersweet chocolate for those of you who know chocolate. I also bought a can of their cold brew and peach kombucha by Rowdy Mermaid, there is a small selection of chocolate, baked goods and bags of coffee. Plenty of seating but if you know Columbia City you would have to find street parking or if you live in the area take a walk and enjoy a cup of Olympia coffee. My thumbs are up I'll definitely visit when I'm in the area again it's always nice to have go to coffee shops besides your traditional chain stores not saying any names read more
3 years ago
Quite disappointed with this new location, as I had such a great experience with their West Seattle location and brought similar expectations to this coffee shop. Spacious and with plenty of seating, however I don't think they thought it through when they designed the counter by the windows because as soon as a ray of sunlight hits, it's nearly impossible to sit and work at the counter. It's also worth noting that although they offer wifi, they limit your access to 2 hours only, so it's not somewhere you can sit and do work all day. Not to mention, their wifi is incredibly SLOW. Like dial-up slow. I don't mind their coffee actually, the taste is pretty good, but definitely pricey. After tips, my 12oz oat milk latte cost around $7. There's plenty of coffee shops in the area, so this wouldn't be a "first-choice" option for me. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
The baristas are so friendly and helpful, I did come in before 7am, and working in coffee I know that opening hour can sometimes be the wake up period but they were there to help out! I was looking to buy light roast coffee beans and was helped by the workers even though I took 10 min to decide bc they had so many options! I ordered the espresso flight and wow their sweetheart espresso was so sweet and yummy, the Big Truck espresso also was well rounded and was a night tasting to showcase what they're about. They know what's up! I got a mochi donut from the case too and it was delicious! If I lived in the area I would he coming here often, I wanted to try their pour overs bc they have an iced option but couldn't have more than the espresso I ordered. But the beans they had available sounded so good. Seemed like a great working space too, many seating options. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
5 years ago
Really cute coffee spot! Very open, great location, looks like an awesome place for people watching. Some really unique looking seasonal coffees so I'm excited to see what else they have moving into fall! read more
4 years ago
Good vibes and more importantly great coffee! Olympia has consistently been one of my favorite roasters so I was excited when the opened up a Columbia City location. Seating is a bit on the sparse side but it is a great place to lounge and do some light work if you can nab a spot. For me personally, it's a great opportunity to try some of their new bean offerings and micro lots before taking some home. Consistently great espressos and pour over options as well as coffees on drip. My only wish, an offering for refills on drip but alas, bigger sizes will do for now! read more
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