The best cafes in Thurston County

Founded in 2005, Olympia Coffee Roasting roasts to order and keeps things Fair For All, with B Corp credentials to back it up. Pop in this week for a bright single origin or a silky espresso, and keep an eye out for Oliver's Custom Coffee if you like wild, small-batch surprises.

From the Olympia newsletter, October 2, 2026

Ebony and Ivory Coffee does rotating monthly flights plus a signature “Stairway to Heaven” lineup, so you can sample a latte, doppio con panna, cold brew, and caramel macchiato in one go. Think playful, well-made drinks like Kiss From a Rose or Dirty Diana for your midweek pick-me-up.

From the Lacey newsletter, September 29, 2026

Olympia’s own Plum Street Espresso keeps your day humming with carefully crafted espresso, cold brew, and blended drinks, plus Lotus and Red Bull if you need the turbo.

From the Olympia newsletter, October 9, 2026

The Hub at Lacey is an integrated mixed-use campus with plazas, outdoor park spaces, and miles of walking trails, plus walkable food and retail that make errands and lunch breaks painless. Take a lap, snag a snack, then bookmark its event center when your crew needs a spot.

From the Lacey newsletter, October 13, 2026

Cutters Point Coffee is roasting small-batch specialty beans sourced from around the world right here in the Pacific Northwest, which means your weekday coffee has actual personality.

From the Lacey newsletter, October 20, 2026

Since 1996, Olympic Crest Coffee Roasters has been quietly roasting on-site with a Diedrich IR-12, turning out cups that taste like someone actually paid attention. Pair it with a breakfast burrito or bagel, and enjoy the neighborly vibe locals love from a Lacey staple that powers South Sound cafes.

From the Lacey newsletter, October 5, 2026

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, October 22, 2026

On days you need something warm in the cup and flaky on the plate, The Owl's Nest Coffee + Pastries is that steady neighborhood cafe-bakery combo locals lean on for meetups, mid-morning resets, and take-home treats. No pretense, just good coffee, good pastries, and Olympia energy.

From the Olympia newsletter, October 15, 2026