Guidebook for Olympia
Food Scene
There are many great spots to eat in the Olympia area! Here are a few that we recommend.
Great fresh seafood! I love the Salmon Candy! It is like a maple glazed, smoked salmon. It is delicious. A great snack if you are thinking of taking a picnic to Woodard Bay or the Sound.
14 locals recommend
The Olympia Seafood Co
411 Columbia St NWGreat fresh seafood! I love the Salmon Candy! It is like a maple glazed, smoked salmon. It is delicious. A great snack if you are thinking of taking a picnic to Woodard Bay or the Sound.
This bakery is only minutes from the house and has been an Olympia staple for many many years. It has sandwiches and eggs as well as pastries and breads.
13 locals recommend
Blue Heron Bakery
4419 Harrison Ave NWThis bakery is only minutes from the house and has been an Olympia staple for many many years. It has sandwiches and eggs as well as pastries and breads.
Left Bank Pastry
1941 4th Ave EVery delicious pastries!
Great food! Good for burgers or veggie burgers. They have the most delicious brussel sprouts and the staff is super friendly.
19 locals recommend
Well 80 Brewhouse
514 4th Ave EGreat food! Good for burgers or veggie burgers. They have the most delicious brussel sprouts and the staff is super friendly.
Great if you are looking for vegan food. We love the veggie pies and the breakfast burritos. The cream pies are amazing as well.
The Park Side Cafe
1909 Harrison Ave NWGreat if you are looking for vegan food. We love the veggie pies and the breakfast burritos. The cream pies are amazing as well.
This coffee shop is owned by local artists and has great coffee, pastries, and local goods. There is local art for sale there as well! It is centrally located to down town and worth checking out for sure.
12 locals recommend
Ember Goods
422 Washington St SEThis coffee shop is owned by local artists and has great coffee, pastries, and local goods. There is local art for sale there as well! It is centrally located to down town and worth checking out for sure.
Shopping
This is one of the best Farmers Markets that I have ever seen! It is open Thursday - Sunday, 10AM - 3PM. This market has music, amazing produce, local food booths, and more. So Olympia! Must SEE
93 locals recommend
Olympia Farmers Market
This is one of the best Farmers Markets that I have ever seen! It is open Thursday - Sunday, 10AM - 3PM. This market has music, amazing produce, local food booths, and more. So Olympia! Must SEE
This is an Olympia gem. A beautiful store with jewelry and home goods. Very hip and focused on local artisans.
33 locals recommend
Compass Rose
416 Capitol Way SThis is an Olympia gem. A beautiful store with jewelry and home goods. Very hip and focused on local artisans.
Arts & Culture
If you are traveling with kids, this is a great indoor activity! The museum is very well done and fun for families!
67 locals recommend
Hands On Children's Museum
414 Jefferson St NEIf you are traveling with kids, this is a great indoor activity! The museum is very well done and fun for families!
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store and is 24 hours. It is a little expensive though. It has everything you would need and is convenient. There is a starbucks in this grocery store.
27 locals recommend
Ralph's Thriftway
1908 4th Ave EThis is the closest grocery store and is 24 hours. It is a little expensive though. It has everything you would need and is convenient. There is a starbucks in this grocery store.
This coop is on the West Side! It is very cute. It's a small store and is a member co-op, though all are welcome to shop there. Let them know that you are in from out of town.
46 locals recommend
Olympia Food Co-op
921 Rogers St NWThis coop is on the West Side! It is very cute. It's a small store and is a member co-op, though all are welcome to shop there. Let them know that you are in from out of town.
Sightseeing
This park is now called Sqauxin Park! The guide book keeps having it show as Priest Point. It is a lovely forest that leads to the beach.
80 locals recommend
Priest Point Park
2600 East Bay Drive NortheastThis park is now called Sqauxin Park! The guide book keeps having it show as Priest Point. It is a lovely forest that leads to the beach.