Encore Chocolates and Teas
116 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA
Crema's Take
“This beloved Olympia spot is a tea lover's dream with an exceptional curated selection that goes well beyond the usual suspects, paired with an equally impressive collection of artisanal chocolates that make it a go-to for thoughtful gift-giving. The knowledgeable staff genuinely knows their teas and takes time to guide you through the options, though consistency can vary depending on who's behind the counter. It's the kind of place that rewards lingering—settle in with a carefully crafted cup of matcha or specialty tea and let the warm, beautiful space become your afternoon refuge.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I LOVE this store. The tea selection is excellent. Great customer service and friendly, knowledgeable staff. I wish I didn't love the chocolate selection as much as I do but it's excellent as well.
Great selection of chocolate and teas with tons of options you probably haven't seen anywhere else. I always buy my family some chocolates here for Christmas gifts and it's always a lot of fun. The chocolates are mostly pretty expensive, but they're also very high quality. If you're looking to treat yourself to something sweet or just interesting, this is a great place to shop!
Great tea selection, but customer service is hit or miss. Some employees are wonderful to deal with and are helpful, and others can be very short. We spent around $100 on different teas, and one of the teas they measured out and gave us was the wrong tea. We brought it back unopened and was told “we’ll accommodate it just this once”. Um… they messed up the order, so why is it a problem to make the order right? We are business owners as well, and it’s good to take care of your clients, especially when the ball is dropped with service. Aside from that, love the selection and teas.
Beautiful tea shop with wonderful tasting teas. Chocolate shop is all pre-packaged sweets so 4 stars for the combo. 5 for the lovely teas. -1 for the candy shop for being a bit of a disappointment.
Great selection of teas and chocolates! I found a few new favorites. Helpful staff too!
Crema Reviews
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