The Park Side Cafe
1909 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA
Crema's Take
“The Park Side Cafe is a charming neighborhood spot in Olympia where genuinely kind staff and a laid-back vibe make you want to linger over your coffee, and their thoughtfully crafted vegan and plant-based menu—think French lentil soup, mushroom gravy bowls, and carrot lox bagels—actually delivers on flavor and care. While opinions vary on their food consistency, the cafe shines as a welcoming, inclusive space where dairy-free and vegan diners feel genuinely considered, not accommodated as an afterthought.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Their staff are always very sweet, and its a cute location.. but the food is always dry or mushy and the coffee is just fine. I understand that making vegan food is tricky, but in 2026 theres really no excuse for dry barely seasoned mush. Especially at these prices. Ive tried…
Vegan who? Honestly, I was just looking for a place to kill an hour before job orientation today, and found this place while browsing the Google. I skimmed and was like, that one. Let's go. The barista was super friendly and charming, and if you like cheesecake, get the…
Oh my gosh…what a wonderful little place. The staff was so friendly, the latte was great but the food…it was fantastic. I loved the vegan breakfast burrito. It was so delicious and made to perfection with fresh ingredients and folded by a pro. I ordered a veggie hand pie to go…
All plant-based delicious homemade food. Sweet local Oly café with a chill vibe. Kind staff. Lots of variety. The tofu breakfast bowl with mushroom gravy was awesome. Got a peach crumble bar to go. Good coffee too. Can’t wait to come back.
My sister and I split the French lentil soup, the carrot lox bagel, the breakfast sandwich, and the vanilla and earl grey cheesecake. As someone who is dairy free, it was wonderful to have so many options! Soup and lox bagel were my favorite things we ordered. The breakfast…
Crema Reviews
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