The best cafes in Olympia

18 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Laid-back cafe and bar also selling beer and wine, plus a vegan-friendly menu and an airy patio for drinks and bites.

In the Alley, 1424 11th Ave (Seattle)

Laid-back cafe and bar also selling beer and wine, plus a vegan-friendly menu and an airy patio for drinks and bites.

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Comfy neighborhood coffeehouse with a nautical feel offering a pour-over menu & cold brew on tap.

235 Summit Ave E (Seattle)

Comfy neighborhood coffeehouse with a nautical feel offering a pour-over menu & cold brew on tap.

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Small coffee shop with cute vibes, serving house-roasted coffee, plus snacks, pastries and beer.

9622 16th Ave SW (Seattle)

Small coffee shop with cute vibes, serving house-roasted coffee, plus snacks, pastries and beer.

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Using house-roasted beans, this homey coffeehouse offers espresso drinks plus pastries & free WiFi.

266 NE 45th St (Seattle)

Using house-roasted beans, this homey coffeehouse offers espresso drinks plus pastries & free WiFi.

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Cozy coffee shop featuring specialty single-origin brews, pastries and espresso drinks, plus a pastry counter and friendly staff.

600 4th Ave E

Cozy coffee shop featuring specialty single-origin brews, pastries and espresso drinks, plus a pastry counter and friendly staff.

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Casual coffee shop specializing in signature flights of beverages (including espresso-based hot drinks) and a wide variety of snacks.

676 Woodland Square Loop SE a105 (Lacey)

Casual coffee shop specializing in signature flights of beverages (including espresso-based hot drinks) and a wide variety of snacks.

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Known for its latte art, this family-owned coffee spot with a loungey vibe offers breakfast & lunch.

1930 2nd Ave (Seattle)

Known for its latte art, this family-owned coffee spot with a loungey vibe offers breakfast & lunch.

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Friendly coffee shop serving hot and blended drinks, as well as tea and fresh-baked pastries.

1018 Plum St SE

Friendly coffee shop serving hot and blended drinks, as well as tea and fresh-baked pastries.

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Laid-back cafe featuring breakfast options such as "grab-and-go" sandwiches and offering outdoor seats.

676 Woodland Square Loop SE (Lacey)

Laid-back cafe featuring breakfast options such as "grab-and-go" sandwiches and offering outdoor seats.

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Relaxed local coffee chain with thoughtfully sourced, small-batch roasts, plus baked goods & snacks.

5831 Lacey Blvd SE A # A (Lacey)

Relaxed local coffee chain with thoughtfully sourced, small-batch roasts, plus baked goods & snacks.

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Market-based spot for artisanal coffee & baked goods in stylish wood-clad digs with fireplace.

94 Pike St Top floor Suite 34 (Seattle)

Market-based spot for artisanal coffee & baked goods in stylish wood-clad digs with fireplace.

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Relaxed coffee shop offering drinks and quick bites such as breakfast burritos and bagels.

4211 Pacific Ave SE (Lacey)

Relaxed coffee shop offering drinks and quick bites such as breakfast burritos and bagels.

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Relaxed coffee shop alongside a bike store, serving breakfast eats, baked goods, tea, and espressos.

1517 12th Ave Ste 100 (Seattle)

Relaxed coffee shop alongside a bike store, serving breakfast eats, baked goods, tea, and espressos.

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Specialty coffee bar sourcing beans from around the world and serving pour-overs.

2103 3rd Ave (Seattle)

Specialty coffee bar sourcing beans from around the world and serving pour-overs.

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Refill your week with a latte and some purr therapy at Pawsific Northwest Cat Cafe, where Olympia Coffee Roasters beans meet adoptable…

3415 Pacific Ave SE F-1

Refill your week with a latte and some purr therapy at Pawsific Northwest Cat Cafe, where Olympia Coffee Roasters beans meet adoptable floofs from local rescues. Book a cat room visit or hit events like Cat Yoga and Sip & Paint, then browse locally made, cat-forward goodies.

From the Olympia newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Whether you just need a serotonin boost this week or you're low-key cat shopping, Seattle Meowtropolitan pairs espresso and pastries with a…

1225 N 45th St (Seattle)

Whether you just need a serotonin boost this week or you're low-key cat shopping, Seattle Meowtropolitan pairs espresso and pastries with a cat lounge full of adoptable floofs you can actually hang with. Book a visit, sip something tasty, and meet your future roommate or at least your new favorite whiskered coworkers.

From the Seattle newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Brick-walled cafe serving Reubens, crêpes, salads & such accompanied by coffee drinks or even wine.

706 Taylor Ave N (Seattle)

Brick-walled cafe serving Reubens, crêpes, salads & such accompanied by coffee drinks or even wine.

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Relaxed, modern space where patrons can sip wine, sake, and coffee while playing with adoptable cats.

519 E Pine St (Seattle)

Relaxed, modern space where patrons can sip wine, sake, and coffee while playing with adoptable cats.

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