Lana S.
8/24/2025
I have been wanting to try Wayside forever but am absolutely never in the Olympia area. Because we finally were this weekend, I definitely wanted to take the opportunity to come here. It did...
The Wayside Cafe
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500 Capitol Way S
Olympia, WA 98501
The Wayside Cafe in Olympia, WA, is a family-friendly restaurant that specializes in creative and delicious plant-based fare. Committed to using high-quality ingredients, they prepare all their sauces, meats, and desserts from scratch, catering to a variety of dietary needs, including many gluten and soy-free options.
With a philosophy that champions flavor and satisfaction in vegan dining, The Wayside Cafe offers a diverse menu ranging from junk food to healthier selections. After over a decade of contributing to the local art and music scene, the cafe invites everyone to experience the vibrant culinary landscape of downtown Olympia.
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Jay H.
7/28/2025
This is clearly a local centric and forward pushing restaurant. The staff we spoke with were friendly and fun. They even gave us recommendations for our road trip! A cool mural decorates the wall...
Lyn R.
5/22/2025
Best vegan food so far! The tahini bowl was absolutely larger and more filling than I expected. Loved the beets, grains, veg and tahini sauce..perfect balance. The potato balls blew me away....
Joya B.
2/15/2025
The portions are massive and absolutely, band for your buck. The location is perfectly located as far as visibility, parking is bad though. It's spacious inside, plenty of space to sit. Very...
Kathy H.
10/3/2025
Update: They are open early now! Their creamed corn, ribz and mac n cheez my favorites. Their cakes cannot be beat. Cookies are huge!
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