Sidewalk Cafe

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.

A coworker of mine recommended I try Just Cuz Cafe for their coffee so I stopped by this morning…read morefrom a quick treat. I ordered the banana latte and chocolate muffin. I really enjoyed the latte as the syrups are made in house and it had a true banana flavor and didn't taste fake. I also loved having a warm muffin to go with it. I have only 4 stars because the ambiance wasn't all there but overall the service and food was pretty good. I would definitely return to try some other items.

10/11/25

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

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Delmonico's Heritage Butcher

4.6(47 reviews)

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Phenomenal. Tried a couple of sandwiches- the Euro, the BLT, and the Italian. All were freshly made…read moreon their in-house sourdough. Love the flavor profiles of the arugula, aioli, w/ the layers of protein & veg. Best quality sandwich in town, hands down. Took away some homemade soups and sausage for dinner, and everything was outstanding, Rich hearty soups- the split pea and also the lentil had great flavor. I grilled up some peppers and onions to go with the sweet Italian sausage, and that was really good as well. I will be getting my Thanksgiving bird from them. The owner Brian, was super friendly, knowledgeable, and even gave me some local recs. They have a good selection of cheeses and also some high quality dry goods as well. I came to get sandwiches, but I'll be back to stock up on much more. Super stoked I found this place.

Mortadella sandwich was just PERFECT The owner is so nice,…read moreservice was fast, friendly environment, parking infront of the place. Perfect overall experience

Perfect ham baguette

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Canna Cabana Subs & Shakes

4.6(420 reviews)

6.5 mi

So I've lived less than five minutes from this place for 11 years, and somehow it never caught my…read moreeye. Then I saw their TikTok last night, and let me tell you, that video had me craving it instantly. The scrumptiousness was living rent free in my brain all night, so today my son and I had to stop in and see what the hype was about. We ordered the Sour Diesel, the Fire, and the Afgoo, all on their toasted jalapeño cheese bread. First of all, the female employee who helped us was so friendly and welcoming. We do not eat out much, so we were genuinely excited and maybe a little impatient to try them. When they handed us the sandwiches, I immediately noticed how heavy they were. And the smell in the car on the way home, oh my goodness. Pure torture waiting to unwrap them. Then we got home and opened them up, and I was honestly shocked in the best way. There was actually a MEAL on that bread. Not one of those sad sandwiches that's 80 percent lettuce and air. These were loaded. My teenage son even commented on how good his was, and trust me, teen approval is not handed out lightly. The portions were generous, the flavors were bold, and each sandwich was totally unique and delicious. I can confidently say I have found a new favorite sub spot. Total hidden gem if you love a good sandwich that actually fills you up and tastes incredible. I did not grab a shake this time because it was freezing outside, but after seeing all the flavor options on the menu, I will absolutely be trying one next visit. Highly recommend in every aspect. I love when you try somewhere new and it completely exceeds expectations. This one is a must try.

Sandwich was delicious! I had the Super Dank Sandwich with pickles, on Jalepeño bread. Really…read moretasty, plenty of toppings, the crushed Doritos is a great touch. Adds a lot of flavor! My only complaint is that it was really messy, but I know that may not bother others. I would try some of their other sandwiched.

Super Dank

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Schwartz's

3.9(40 reviews)

0.3 mi

Now serves the best coffee in Olympia, hands down. They have set the bar way high whenever I…read moretravel. I want coffee on this level wherever I go. Customer service is now perfect.

Great location, lots of space to work or study or chill with some coffee and carbs. Staff were…read morefriendly. Ordered an everything bagel with garlic cream cheese, an onion bagel with garlic cream cheese, and a toasted garlic bagel with butter. The prices are really reasonable. I like their cc selection, and the fact that they had an onion AND a chopped garlic bagel. I tried all three. Flavors were very good. Not enough toppings on the bagels, and definitely not enough cream cheese. Bagels had a nice crust, and soft interior, but were more bready than bagel dense, and a little on the dry side. I will be back to try their pastries, because they looked delicious. I just came for a bagel, and was disappointed.

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The Wayside Cafe

4.5(245 reviews)

0.4 mi

I have been going here for years. FIVE full stars because: -…read moreFood is amazing. The entrees (my fave is the mac & cheese with yummy tempeh bacon) and absolutely the desserts, too! - Customer service, also amazing - They have a pay-it-forward program that helps those in need get meals for free Do yourself and Olympia a service and go check this place out!

I have been wanting to try Wayside forever but am absolutely never in the Olympia area. Because we…read morefinally were this weekend, I definitely wanted to take the opportunity to come here. It did not disappoint! I tried the Norma sandwich which was delicious. The tofu skin patty was unlike any other faux chicken I've had and so good! And because I'm always on the search for great vegan mac and cheese I had that as my side. Absolutely delicious! Very creamy. Portions are large here so I brought some of the mac home and am looking forward to having it for lunch tomorrow. My husband tried the dip sandwich with a side of the mashed potatoes and gravy and ate every last bit. He loved it. It's a very cute cafe on the corner with friendly staff. I witnessed a man in need come in and take advantage of the program they have where you can buy a meal for a hungry person to come in in the future and have a free meal. That's a lovely service to the community. So glad I was able to finally patronize this great vegan business! I'll try to come back soon!

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Soul Cafe

4.1(44 reviews)

0.4 mi

This is my favorite place. They have delicious food, a charming, relaxed ambiance, and beautiful…read moremusic performances as well as poetry and other cultural activities. It's a wonderful addition to our community with a very healing vibe.

I love the aesthetic, I really do. Small business vibes that are so reminiscent of Haight & Ashbury…read moredistrict streets in San Francisco, California But, this place was not it. Genuinely effing mad that I paid $7.98 for an "ice cream shake" with my customized chocolate and strawberry flavors blended that took 15 minutes to make. How? How did it take this long? And so long to make for a drink that did not even have the thick creaminess that ice cream shakes have. That drink was thin liquids. Liquid thinner than me. And that is not good. It deadahh tasted like someone got strawberry juice to mix with chocolate milk then threw in bitter ahh chocolate chip morsels bc they were trying to mask the expired tasting ahh strawberries. I deadahh wasted my money by coming here after my nice, sunny day stroll around the Olympia capitol building. I should have crashed out in the café so that they could remake this so-called ice cream shake bc no...this should not be sold. My tummy started to hurt after this, too. This does not happen for me. How? Genuinely impressed at how a drink could suck as bad as that one did. Do not come here for the drinks. Just spend money on groceries to make your own ice cream drink at home. 15 minutes long of a wait for a singular drink that was the worst that I ever had. Shame on this place Okay, done being mad

Raspberry grilled cheese with chicken and waffles fries with garlic aioli

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5th On 4th Sandwiches

4.3(261 reviews)

0.6 mi

This place is a must stop if you're hungry in Olympia! The staff is always super nice & the food is…read moreconsistently excellent. It's hard to find a place with both a good main dish and a good french fry, but these guys do both well. I recommend their Ruben, or their Club Sandwich. They are HUGE and so delicious!!!! They have a drive through, and both indoor & outdoor seating. It's pretty basic inside, but they have a nice clean restroom.

Great sandwiches! We were on the road and the sandwiches were perfect. Service good. Not much…read moreambiance but who cares?

Inside via DRIVE THRU WINDOW. They were super busy.

5th On 4th Sandwiches - Steak fries, I think they get put in flour or something before they are fried they have little crispy bits on then makes them so good.

Steak fries, I think they get put in flour or something before they are fried they have little crispy bits on then makes them so good.

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These are the BEST breadcrumb onion ring EVER!

The Lucky Lunchbox

4.3(154 reviews)

1.8 mi

Driving from Seattle to Portland with a deadline means a lot of hectic traffic, so when hangry…read morestarted to hit I found Lucky Lunchbox and it was perfect. Ordered online, it was ready when I got there 20min later and there was even a public toilet. Perfect pitstop, when you have no time to slow down. Quality ingredients, sandwiches made to order, and kind service. It was a clean little joint and busy. Partners had the smoky turkey and I had the spicy chickpea--exactly what we needed. We'll be back!

Really good sandwiches. It's a cool little place. Orders come out fast. There is no seating other…read morethan a few tiny tables out front, but it's a covered area. Seems to be a pretty popular place to swing in and grab something for lunch really quick. Clean looking establishment. You can watch them make your food right in front of you and they'll bring it out to you if you want to sit outside. I guess the tables outside could be just a bit bigger. Great place though! Before we drove away I noticed the lady who took our order was already out cleaning our table.

Sausage and cheddar breakfast sandwhich

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Sixth Borough Bagels

3.8(70 reviews)

1.0 mi

Unfortunately, this company has really gone down hill. I was a frequent customer until recently…read more - employees handling food have long hair, that is not secured back. Has great potential to fall into food. - they use their gloves to touch commonly used areas then make your food (E.G door handles). - they wiped their knives on old dirty towels that they use to clean the counters too. - continously get my order wrong, just waited 15mins then got home and its not even my order - has a dusty dirty fan blowing all over food on the counter being prepared. I wish the owner was in still making food. She was the best, clean, kind and sanitary. .

We've been here three times. The first two were within a month of opening and they were great…read more Now we came and got egg and cheese bagels. $8.50 each and the bagels are half the size that they originally were, they're tough and the counter people simply weren't very friendly. Sadly I can get better bagel sandwiches at Panera for $3 less and with friendlier service.

Everything bagel with plain cream cheese served cold

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The Bread Peddler

3.6(576 reviews)

0.2 mi

We found this place at the Olympia Farmer market and saw a long line so I had to check it out. The…read morewait was about 10-15 minutes. They had a variety of items from cookies to croissants to bread. I ordered: Ham and cheese croissant - standard Brioche roll - decent Croissant fritter - the highlight of this bakery - it is soooo good. Flakey, pull apart, flavorful. Price was reasonable as well. There was only one person working so that's probably why it takes some time. It looks like they have a restaurant here as well and I heard it gets crowded too. If I'm in the area, I might come back to try their other stuff.

The coffee was delicious and I got the breakfast sandwich, husband got the quiche, to go. The…read morecroissant with my breakfast sandwich was the flakiest croissant I've ever had. My husband's quiche was so flavorful with a delicious crust. Service was also really good, friendly and brought us our food once it was warmed and ready to go. If we are ever back in the area definitely stopping. It was hard not to go to order my treats.

Utensils and dish bin : )

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Tashana H.

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1

6

16 years ago

Under New Ownership!!! April 2010 When is the last time you had Comfort Food! Well stop by the Sidewalk Cafe, they have a different soup every day, and they are all made from scratch. The Sandwichs are grilled or fresh, and filled with hand sliced meat. All sorts of Fresh baked goodies, and pies made by a Southern Sweetheart. And not to mention, affordable Local Roasted Espresso. Any size, any flavor Latte, will be UNDER $3.00. Open 6 days a week 7:30-4:00 read more

Jay E.

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3

0

6 years ago

This is a unique, small, family-run cafe that has incredibly good food and a very friendly atmosphere. Everything is made on the spot out of local ingredients. I had the Turker and my brother had quishe. Best we've ever had. And they had decadent desserts! Try this place. read more

Gooe I.

191

80

2

10 years ago

Thanks to the PokemonGo lure they dropped, we stopped in for a gelato treat on our Pokemon quest. Was lovely and kids enjoyed sitting outside under the Pokestop with the lure. :). read more

MOLLIE S.

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2

0

15 years ago

awesome food, great service. will return often.

Sidewalk Cafe - sandwiches - Updated September 2026

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Great location, lots of space to work or study or chill with some coffee and carbs. Staff were…read morefriendly. Ordered an everything bagel with garlic cream cheese, an onion bagel with garlic cream cheese, and a toasted garlic bagel with butter. The prices are really reasonable. I like their cc selection, and the fact that they had an onion AND a chopped garlic bagel. I tried all three. Flavors were very good. Not enough toppings on the bagels, and definitely not enough cream cheese. Bagels had a nice crust, and soft interior, but were more bready than bagel dense, and a little on the dry side. I will be back to try their pastries, because they looked delicious. I just came for a bagel, and was disappointed.

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