We knew it would be delicious as soon as we opened the door and smelled the enticing aroma!…read moreExcellent lunch with terrific service. We'll be back for dinner soon!

Tahini pie was really tasty Service is attentive…read moreAmbiance is comfortable Maybe over priced

The ambience is beautiful inside…read more The best part of the Baked Eggs dish was the cheese. The cheese was so flavorful, creamy, and delicious. Next best was the bread - it was perfectly soft inside with a crispy crust. Between how oily the dish was and my nose running from the increased spice as I continued eating, I wouldn't return for this dish. The eggs weren't noticeable in appearance or taste- I had to search for them. The "creamy grits" were creamy, but the black pepper taste was STRONG. Definitely ordered the side for the "creamy" factor, hoping when the server said harissa in the eggs would have a mild spice, that the grits would calm my mouth. The amount of pepper made this unsuccessful. But if you like black pepper a lot then you'll enjoy them. My son enjoyed the beignet's. The server was also the host and he was kind. It was easy to get his attention when needed. I didn't see anyone with a grin on their face after taking bites of their food. I looked around quite a bit out of curiosity. So for ambiance, kind and prompt service, and the possibilities of the menu I gave it 4 stars. We only tried the few things I mentioned. I did also appreciate the bottle of water ready on every table. Note that there is no kids menu and it's mostly table seating. So maybe try on your own or with other adults, and leave the kids at home?

We loved checking out Chicory. Such a cute space. All the staff were lovely from start to finish…read more The pork chop was so delicious and we were in love with the dirty fried rice. The crispy bits in the rice were soooo good. Delicious side salad, loved the vinaigrette, so flavorful. Definitely will be back! Wish they had later hours.

The breakfast sandwich is as amazing as everyone is saying. Delicious I would absolutely recommend…read moreto anyone looking for good food, service, and atmosphere.

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.

There's a Cajun creole on the vegan menu that's to die for, nice and just the right amount of…read morespicy. But as a non-vegan i just had to un-vegan it by having them add some chopped up bratwurst. EXECELLENTAMUNDO! Great food, great wine choices and really great service.

It's a cute diner without that cheap diner feel. I ordered the steak frites, which came as one…read morethick piece of steak with quite a bit of fat. I was a little confused by the cut--it felt like a larger piece with a small section still attached, almost like a chicken breast cut into uneven portions. I ordered it medium-well; the edges were cooked that way, but the center leaned more toward medium-rare. The fries were okay, but a bit cold and sad, honestly . The Diet Coke was flat. On the positive side, the service was super nice and attentive, the bathroom was very clean, and the overall vibe was pleasant. Because of the great service, I'm still giving them 5 stars. I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area and try something else on the menu.

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!

Loved the food! We had a group of six and everyone was happy with their meal. I loved the clam…read morechowder! It wasn't what I think of when ordering clam chowder but it was delicious! The fries are some of the best fries we have a in a long time. My smash burger was delicious. The person with the classic burger was very happy. Two in our party got the raspberry rhubarb spritz (no alcohol) and loved them. They were surprised the drink came with a free refill. Great service! And OH! The Happy Hour! Great food at wonderful prices. I would love to see the HH later in the afternoon so we could better justify a drink! I did have issues with the menu. It is not well laid out. Difficult to read with all the items lined up in paragraphs, squished together. I kept thinking it was information to read about the restaurant. The Happy Hour menu was a lot easier to read and order from.

Came here on a Wednesday night. There was a decent crowd. Ordered a couple of mocktails, couple of…read moredrinks and fish tacos. It was our first time. Pros: The energy was good. Our server was very good. Very attentive despite the fact that there was a decent crowd and not a lot of people working the bar. Decent fish tacos. Interesting menu although cannot say about the food itself as I haven't tried. Cons: Mocktails were not good in my opinion. Excessively sweet, lacking flavor and depth. Too much sugar does that - kills the flavor. I had Lavender Nojito and Strawberry Coconut cooler (I believe this was the name). Nojito was less sweet than the cooler, but still too sweet. The place is kind of like a sports bar with TV screens which is not where I would choose to eat at.

Delish! The guac was yummy. My tacos were good. Mom had to be convinced to order the pompano cashew…read moreenchiladas but she was so pleased that she did. So good!

Went for happy hour. Jessica, our waitress, was fantastic and just the right level of…read moreattentiveness. Had the elote app (bit overcooked) and some excellent guacamole. Chips are homemade. Agree with other reviewers that margaritas a bit sour. Bartender rolled with our next suggested drink and it was good (mescal an d blood orange). He had flautas which weren't as crispy as he was used to but the sauce was delicious. Sis had seafood stack which had a complex sauce and you could actually see the seafood! I had Salvadoran enchiladas with chicken which were flavorful. Portions a good size. We will be back! It's good and ask for Jessica!

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.