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    Olympia Coffee

    4.4 (141 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Latte
    Melissa N.

    Came twice while sightseeing on my way to Pike Place. Small coffee shop inside another office building. Was busy both times I went. Wait in line and put in your order but then once you do the drinks come out fast. Bought some souvenir beans too. There's plenty of seating in the lobby of the building.

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    Leo G.

    Olympia Coffee was suggested to me as a must-have for coffee lovers, and I must say, I agree with the recommendation. As a barista and coffee nerd, I am always looking for great cafes and roasteries with unique flavors and bold choices. I think Olympia does just that, while still staying on the pulse of trends in the coffee/tea scene. Everyone was very kind despite the long line (which was gone through quickly), and it gave me a moment to enjoy the scenery and green tiling around me in the lobby. Olympia is definitely a place I'd recommend! :))

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    Alex A.

    Stopped by Olympia Coffee for a cup of coffee and my oh my this location is so nice. When you arrive parking can be difficult as this coffee shop is located in downtown seattle. You'll either need to park on the street or in a nearby garage. When you walk into the coffee shop it is located in lobby of a downtown skyscraper. The coffee shop feels huge, very open with all of the windows and modern. This is also a great location to work remotely if you need to get some work done. I ordered a vanilla latte which had beans on the acidic side and was excellent. Definitely recommend stopping by this coffee shop if you are in downtown Seattle near the convention center.

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    Natalie H.

    The matcha tastes so good! Have enjoyed every drink there so far. The line can get long but it goes by fast. The inside is the perfect place to meet or catch up on work, with a gorgeous interior!

    Melanie B.

    Some friends brought us here, and I ended up ordering the Iced Lavender Latte. I really enjoyed how sweet and refreshing it was, such a perfect way to start the morning! The coffee shop itself is a bit small inside, and it can feel somewhat crowded when the line gets long. Thankfully, they also have a nice patio area, which is where we ended up sitting. It made for a much more relaxed experience and was a great spot to enjoy our drinks.

    Matcha latte and regular latte both with brown sugar syrup; scallion and gruyere pull apart pastries
    Vivian J.

    This is one of the many coffee shops within the block, and I enjoyed the drinks here! This cafe is located inside a larger hotel lobby, and the interior design is stunning. It's lofty and airy, and gorgeous green tiles of all different sizes and colors decorate the walls. We came on Memorial Day morning, and though there was a line, it went by pretty quickly. There's a mix of booth seating with small standalone tables and chairs, but most of the seats were taken. The barista/cashier was really nice about answering my questions about the pastry case. I ended up ordering a matcha latte with brown sugar syrup (half sweet) and a gruyere pull apart pastry. My friend got a regular latte with brown sugar syrup and the scallion pull apart pastry. I also bought a bag of their Morning Sun coffee beans as a souvenir, and the cashier mentioned how it was one of her favorite blends to drink and gift! That reassured me about blind buying. My matcha latte was pretty good. It had an added earthiness from the brown sugar syrup. Though it wasn't as green as the matcha lattes I'm used to drinking back in SoCal, it wasn't bad! However, I think I would skip the gruyere pull apart pastry next time. I usually don't mind gruyere in savory pastries, but this one was especially greasy. The scallion one my friend got was much tastier and a lot lighter - I'd recommend that one over the gruyere one. If I were to come back to Seattle, I'd love come back and try a sweet pastry and a different espresso drink.

    Violet E.

    The architecture inside Olympia Coffee is absolutely stunning. The wide lobby ceiling and tiles bring together an unique ambiance a lot of other cafes don't have. There was a line for about 20 minutes but it gave me time to soak in the surroundings. I ordered a 12 oz hot London fog with regular milk and really enjoyed. It was perfectly hot and sweet!

    Vicki C.

    Beautiful space and delicious coffee! There was already a queue even earlier in the morning on a weekend. This would be such a nice place to read or work with a cup.

    Christopher B.

    Years ago I went to the original location. Still the same fantastic coffee I remember but in more of a "to-go" setting!

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    Jessica Y.

    Came to grab a coffee near the convention center and was not disappointed! It's located in the lobby of the building and super spacious with plenty of seating. I wish I had more time to sit around and do some work. I ordered the seasonal lavendar piper latte with oat milk. It's great that they don't charge extra for milk alternatives. I took a chance with the seasonal latte even though I don't typically like floral tastes and really enjoyed it! Also grabbed a bag of beans as a gift. Latte isn't cheap, but pretty standard price. Staff was also very friendly despite the line (which moved quickly).

    Mocha and chocolate croissant
    Gemilee M.

    Finally visited this popular coffee shop and it did not disappoint. Absolutely gorgeous space - plenty of seating and tables where you can charge your devices. I was welcomed with the friendly staff behind the coffee bar and the service was quick. There was a good coffee and food menu not to mention a decent selection of pastry options. Definitely recommend!

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    Rayce M.

    Located on the bottom floor of a tower building, Olympia Coffee is a small coffee spot serving up tasting menus and delicious local pastries. This was one of the more unique stops on our Seattle adventure. The space is just a small "booth" inside a regular lobby space. There is plenty of seating throughout the building, which is a plus. My favorite thing about this place is the three different tasting options, of which I ordered the Trifecta. It had a lively espresso shot, cortado, and sidecar of brewed coffee. While the coffee wasn't the best I had in the city, it was still very good and worth the stop. The employees were efficient even though it was busy (there were a lot of them for the tiny space) and very kind. The cashier made a recommendation to order the trifecta "for here" only. Not sure if it's even possible to get it "to-go". They also had a great selection of pastries and treats from a local bakery, which I did not indulge in this time around. Great stop and a worthy addition to your Seattle coffee list if in the downtown area!

    Jade Cloud and Hot Vanilla Latte
    Danielle P.

    Such a spacious and modern coffee shop! It's located inside of a huge airy building / hotel, so there's plenty of seating for people to lounge or study in. I really wanted to bring some coffee beans back to California and this place seemed to be high on the recommended list of having the best blends. Walked out of here with the medium roast "Morning Sun" and a hot vanilla latte with low fat milk (slowly building back up my lactose tolerance). Love the subtle homemade vanilla syrup flavor with the mildness of the espresso. Just the right amount of sweetness to coffee ratio in my opinion! You can definitely taste the coffee, but it's not too strong or bitter. My boyfriend got the Jade Cloud and it was also not bitter -- had a hint of a fruity taste with the brewed green tea. Only note is the water was way too hot and almost felt like we could've burnt the leaves haha. Cute spot! Wish we had more places like this in the valley.

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    The ambiance is fantastic. Open, airy, with lots of places to work and even plug in your PC. Feels like an oasis in an urban jungle.

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    Love this coffee house. I stop by here whenever I am in town. THey use a great roast for their drip.

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    Great , great location! What a pleasant surprise! Food and drinks ok, but location Very instagramable

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    2 years ago

    The venue is great for studying or working. The coffee is good and the atmosphere is safe, young, and chill.

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    Olympia coffee is always a hit! Great pour over options. Being from Oly, it's awesome to see them do well.

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