Capital City Beans
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Capital City Beans

716 Plum St SE, Olympia, WA

★★★★★4.8(505 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This espresso-focused roastery in downtown Olympia has earned its stellar reputation through genuinely passionate baristas who treat coffee like craft rather than commodity, creating a warm, homey atmosphere that feels worlds away from chain coffee culture. While the downtown location carries a reputation for occasional snootiness, the welcoming service, strong wifi, and stellar iced coffee keep regulars coming back—especially those who appreciate when staff actually know the stories behind their beans. Whether you're settling in for a slow sit with a raspberry cornetto or grabbing something quick between meetings, Capital City Beans delivers the kind of specialty coffee experience that makes people consider it their future go-to spot.

What to expect

WifiMeetingsCold brewPastriesTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksEspresso focusedSlow sitQuick grabLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

Jeffrey Christenson
★★★★★2 months ago

Coffee is good, though the vibe is a bit snooty (at the downtown Oly location). It’s just coffee. They don’t serve caviar, but you wouldn’t know it. Their sister locations serve the same coffee without the smug arrogance. Drive on.

Angela N.
★★★★★4 months ago

Cozy little coffee house, a nice change from the big chains. Friendly service with a smile. A few seats, quiet and warm.

Kiara Johnson
★★★★★7 months ago

The best coffee you will find! The staff are so friendly and kind. They instantly make you feel welcome inside the homey little café. Highly recommend the raspberry cornettos! Strong wifi and plug points are also a huge bonus if you need to do some work.

Shane
★★★★★8 months ago

The iced coffee was quick and great, with not too much ice. Everyone was incredibly friendly here as well. If I end up moving here, this will be my go-to spot for sure.

Abel
★★★★★a year ago

Olympia Coffee isn’t just another roastery — it’s a movement. The staff and baristas were incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. They shared the story behind each coffee with such care, and I left not only with next-level beans, but with a deep appreciation for where they came from.

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