The Wayside Cafe

The food was fantastic! It was probably the best avocado toast I have ever had. The toast was…read moreperfectly crunchy, the avocado was fresh and smooth, and the pickled onions added such a perfect touch with the acidity. We got the soup of the day, which was chili. I wish there were a little more sour cream, but it was still savory and delicious regardless. The lady who took our order was very helpful and super sweet. The place was clean, spacious, and very aesthetically pleasing. I don't go to Olympia very often, but I'll assure you I'm coming back for that toast!

Food: 4/5 Drinks: 2/5…read moreService: 3/5 Ambiance: 5/5 If you're looking for a small sense of snootiness, this is your place to have a latte and a lite bite to eat. Our barista was kind of rude and, though we told her we would be a second, she stared us down until we decided what to have. For the drinks, white pumpkin latte, chai latte and an Irish cream coffee. The chai was spicy and the white pumpkin had no flavor. The Irish cream latte, however, was REALLY GOOD. The food, orange cardamom, maple pecan and early grey scones. The earl gray scone had a slightly off-putting texture and we realized it was GF (that was def user error) maple pecan since was good, so was the orange cardamom one. The tempeh Rueben, holy knock your socks off, that was an amazing bite. For being plant-based, it was spot on flavor wise, I was shocked! Oh! Super-pricey, buyer beware.

Owl's Nest Cafe on Capitol Way!

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Just Cuz Cafe

4.7(154 reviews)

3.5 mi

Strawberry Matcha Latte- Very good balance of strawberry purée to the matcha and milk. Definitely a…read morego to drink Bacon Egg Sandwich- Wow. Absolutely phenomenal. The greatest breakfast sandwich I have ever had. Zero complaints. Lots of soft scrambled eggs, balanced nicely with the fresh vegetables, thick cut bacon, and the sweet mayonnaise. The toasted garlic croissant bread was the perfect touch. The size of this sandwich was great, with it being on the bigger side. I loved absolutely everything about it. This sandwich is a must try when visiting Just Cuz Cafe. You will by no means be disappointed in giving it a try!

Came down from Tacoma, really nice little place but with enough seating inside…read more Not a long wait, I killed the sandwich as soon as I parked back home. Was worth the drive! Can't wait to go back.

10/11/25

Beef Banh Mi and House Coffee. Guaranteed to make your day better.

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Strawberry Matcha Latte & Matcha Latte

Olympia Coffee

4.4(133 reviews)

1.4 mi

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Olympia Coffee on Capitol has been a long-time favorite stop whenever I'm in town. The coffee is…read moreconsistently excellent, and their house-made syrups take the lattes to another level. You can really taste the care they put into ingredients and flavor. The staff are genuinely kind and upbeat, and it always feels welcoming, even when they're busy. It's not a huge space, but there's enough seating to sit down and enjoy your drink for a bit. It's more of a quick stop than a hangout spot, but it works. The parking lot out front has plenty of spaces, which makes it an easy place to pop in without stressing about street parking. And like the other locations, the pastries are locally made and pair perfectly with the drinks. If you want high-quality coffee with great people behind it, this is an easy choice. Consistent, delicious, and just a solid neighborhood spot.

Will always be the greatest coffee shop I've discovered along I5. I am lucky to have lived in Oly…read morefor a decade, this place became my weekly spot. Great coffee and food, great people, great little shop.

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Guava nitro brew

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12oz Cafe au lait with almond milk. $4.06

Bar Francis

4.8(38 reviews)

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Comfortable place to sit and relax with a drink. very good drinks . Relaxing atmosphere and…read moreexcellent service

Friendly service and laid back looking spot. My cappuccino art was spot on but the drink tasted a…read morebit sour. I did not care for all the political signage (free Gaza, end the occupation, etc.). I came for a coffee and not propaganda.

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Cafe au lait with Oatmilk never looked so good and probably best one I've had in a long time

Bits Cafe

4.5(141 reviews)

1.0 mi

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.

Stopped by on our way home from lake for bagels and beers! Totally love the vibe of this place. Very relaxed and welcoming. Will be back!!

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Mixed Berry Smoothies!

Rhythms Coffee

4.5(26 reviews)

Chill vibes, good music and quality coffee; their chai btw, is insane. A lot of fun, must go.read more

My husband wanted coffee after dinner before we started driving again. Rhythms Coffee was only a…read morefew blocks from where we had dinner and we decided to try it. We loved the atmosphere, they had live music on a Friday night. The coffee was good.

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Two Sisters Coffee

4.5(25 reviews)

4.1 mi

I really love this place! The food is delicious, the service is always pleasant, and the decor is…read morecute.

They were very sweet here but everything was right below ehh. That's the easiest way to explain it…read more Feels and tastes like a good coffee if your wife just gave birth and you needed a pick me up.

March coffee flight

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I'm always overwhelmed by the delicious choices

Olympia Baking Company

4.6(55 reviews)

1.0 mi

Well people who like or need gluten free eating..this is a pretty yummy option. And the owner…read moreWillis is very nice. He stayed a little bit late one afternoon to allow me time to drive and pick up an order. I appreciate him.

I clicked on "MENU" and this is all that came up. Is this really all they have? Coffee and scones?read more

Vegan berry filled scone and pineapple/mango filled scone

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Gluten free bacon biscuit and split pea soup!

Fog & Fern Coffee House

4.3(160 reviews)

3.3 mi

What an amazing place! Such a warm environment that leaves far in its wake the feeble attempt at…read moreambiance and quality so typically found in a Starbucks and others. Service is simply amazing. From Jamie to Kieran to all the others - truly first class service. Fantastic coffee, great ambiance and superb service. Highly recommend Fog and Fern.

I visited here on a weekday afternoon to get some work done. The tea was delicious. The lemon…read morepoppyseed loaf had great flavor and icing, but the loaf itself was just a little dry. It was still a yummy snack, but I'd probably go for a different baked item if I return. They have a pretty big variety of food items and baked goods. I also appreciate that they had a good variety of non-coffee drinks, I just wish they had iced earl grey tea! The vibes in here were very pleasant. Nice and quiet and the music wasn't too loud, made it very easy to wear headphones and get some work done. The chairs were comfortable, maybe just a few more comfy couches would bring it to the next level. Employees were friendly enough, and service was fast. It's likely that I'll come back here, I just wish they were open later on weekdays. It's rare I get off work in time to stop by.

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Soul Cafe

4.2(42 reviews)

Cool cafe with pretty mid food…read more The ambiance inside is really relaxing; plenty of comfortable seating with plenty of plants around to make a warm and inviting space. The cafe is attached to a store, but that doesn't really affect the cafe all that much. The tablecloths used have a tendency to slide around very easily. We got the tempe blt panini and tempeh Ruben panini with their fries. The fries and ketchup were the best tasting item. You can add extras to the sandwiches, but that gets pretty pricey pretty fast. I added on avocado for $2, which was left off my sandwich so be sure to check that your food is correct. They did give me a small cup of avocado when I went up to the front, but I unfortunately did not notice it was missing until I had already eaten half of my sandwich. The food itself was a bit greasy. Not too overwhelming, but enough that it affected the meal. The sandwiches are pretty small, but filling enough for a lunch sized portion. Beyond food, everything else is self service (water, napkins, utensils). Not bad unless you have limited mobility, then it will be difficult to maneuver around the tables to the small cramped corner that everything else is located. When a gentleman asked the staff if they would bring him a fork (needed assistance walking), the staff only pointed again where the utensils were located before walking away.

Thank you for the beautifully made sandwiches and mocha! It's a wonderful place. Good energy and…read morepositive vibes,organic everything! We are stoked on this place. Hope to come again!