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Avenue Espresso

Bar Espresso bar

😠 I have visited this location a few times and there is ALWAYS and long wait. However, just to be fair, I decided to give them another try, but this is what I encountered on my last visit. It was a Sunday morning, little to no traffic and I pulled up behind a white, 2dr, BMW. She appeared to be pretty... People often mention coffee, drink, friendly, service, nice,


Address

3931 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98506, United States

Website

avenueespresso.com

Contact

+1 360-438-2927

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (279 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 6:30 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 5 am to 6:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 5 am to 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 am to 6:30 pm
  • Thursday: 5 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 5 am to 6:30 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 6:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (33) drink (7) friendly (6) service (6) nice (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 adrian j. 1 year ago on Google
    I have visited this location a few times and there is ALWAYS and long wait. However, just to be fair, I decided to give them another try, but this is what I encountered on my last visit. It was a Sunday morning, little to no traffic and I pulled up behind a white, 2dr, BMW. She appeared to be pretty comfortable sitting there because her left foot was on the dashboard of her vehicle while she chatted with the barista. Out of curiosity, I started the timer on my phone just to see how long it would take to get through the line. 8 minutes had elapsed and the car I front of me was still there and both ladies just chatting and laughing...clearly I was not. Periodically, I would see the barista's head pop out of the window as she said something. As I grew more impatient I noticed 3 cars on the otherside went through rather quickly. This was a clear indication that my little 5 to 7 dollar drink was not important, so I backed out and left, this was about 3 weeks ago. Before leaving I thought about honking my horn, or stepping out of my vehicle to talk to the barista's, but at this point I'm sure they realize a friendly chat has gone overboard, but no one really seemed to care, right? They are not the owners. I've learned over the years never complain to the workers because change will never happen...go to the owners because they have more at stake. I don't understand why you wouldn't send someone outside and get the next person's order to speed up the process or do something to speed up the process. After my last encounter I have vowed to spend my money elsewhere, and I have informed my daughter to do the same. It should not take 10 minutes to get a drink of any kind. Systems and processes should be in place to minimize or alleviate long waits and lines.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 That one G. 1 year ago on Google • 117 reviews
    Wanted to try something different and ask the barista what they recommend in a lotus and to surprise me. I was not disappointed. Very tasty drink.

  • 5/5 Sarita L. 2 months ago on Google • 106 reviews New
    Always the best service and the best cup of coffee on this planet!

  • 5/5 Kelsey Raemond H. 4 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    It was not my normal spot to get coffee, but I was not disappointed! The breakfast burrito from Burrito Brothers was great as always, and the coffee was amazing! The girls working were friendly, not overly so and I was in and out of the drive-through quickly. All in all, it was a great experience.

  • 5/5 Jennifer M. 6 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Best coffee stand in town!! Love them!

  • 1/5 Danielle J. 1 year ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Staff are so nice, but I ordered a decaf latte and it was the grossest coffee I’ve ever had. Coffee tasted like it was rotten or old. One sip and I had to dump out my drink. Will never go back here.

  • 5/5 Jeffrey W. 10 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Top notch coffee, lotus and snacks! The baristas are friendly, quick with drinks and all around awesome! (Says my wife the coffee junkie lol)

  • 5/5 Divine Renegade {. 1 year ago on Google • 25 reviews
    I have been a customer of this business for many many years. I have consistently been treated with kindness, generosity, and an authentic interest in my approval of their product. The employees who have been there for an extended period of time actually know what product I will order without me telling them. They recognize me by my car and my face, and they were also accommodating to my communication challenges due to a hearing impairment, so they were always kind and hospitable in lowering their mask so that I was able to communicate, preserving my basic human dignity. Employees who have not been there long enough to already be familiar with me, not that it is an expectation as it is not, are also consistently and authentically kind, interested, and preserving of basic human dignity. It is now and always has been an utmost delight doing business with Avenue Espresso and I am greatly relieved that they survived the last two years in which so many businesses were closed permanently.

  • 5/5 Aleise F. 2 years ago on Google • 20 reviews
    This place is by far my favorite coffee stand. I'm fortunate to work close to a stand with the best coffee around. It's so good that sometimes I go out of my way on the weekends. There coffee has set the standard of what good coffee tastes like and now if I go anywhere else I'm usually a little disappointed because deep down I'm hoping it's going to taste like Avenue's coffee.... but don't take my word for it- go try it yourself!

  • 1/5 Christy H. 10 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    By far the worst coffee. They didn't even mix my drink is tasted like there was like sugar specs all throughout it like nothing was even stirred for that matter let alone to service with no service and don't even it's weird they ask you to tip so you have to tell them in front of them. I just think that's kind of rude but also they weren't nice so they were actually rude to so I guess.

  • 5/5 Ashlyn B. 1 year ago on Google
    Best coffee stand in Lewis and Thurston County! They make the best drinks, and they've got yummy treats like muffins and breakfast burritos.

  • 5/5 Debi B. 2 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    I LOVE THIS PLACE!! Best coffee, the girls are so nice and they get my order right every time!!

  • 5/5 David W. 1 year ago on Google
    For the old-school coffee drinkers, this is the perfect place to stop at a get a good cup of coffee.

  • 5/5 David R. 10 months ago on Google
    Great coffee and a fair price! My new go to for coffee.

  • 5/5 Maranda N. 11 months ago on Google
    The coffee here the best I've ever had. The roast is always perfect and the ladies are always lovely.

  • 5/5 Barbara G. 1 year ago on Google
    The avenue espresso in dirty Dave's parking lot is the best!!!! Always friendly staff, they just make your day!

  • 5/5 Betty L. 1 year ago on Google
    I have gotten coffee for years and always had amazing and exceptional service!

  • 3/5 Matthew R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee. Good service. But sooooooooooooooo slow. Great if you’re willing to wait 20 min on average

  • 5/5 BamBino v. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the lady's coffee was awesome they took good care of me while I was on my work contract thank you so much

  • 5/5 Sarah T. 1 year ago on Google
    I go out of my way to visit any of the Avenue Espressos in Thurston county. I recently left the area but legit will drive to get coffee here. I wear my sweatshirt every daya

  • 5/5 Jake P. 1 year ago on Google
    The ladies are super nice, and the coffee is awesome! If you don’t like super sweet drinks, ask for half the sweetener.

  • 3/5 Taylor E. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff and service was great. However I was extremely disappointed with my coffee. I ordered a 32oz hazelnut frap. I was asked if I wanted whip cream and of course I did but I wasn't asked if I wanted syrup and when I got my coffee is was drowned in chocolate syrup. I hate chocolate with a passion it makes me gag. I personally feel like it was a big waste of money for my drink bc I didn't even get to enjoy it. I took one sip and gagged bc there was so much chocolate syrup in my hazelnut coffee. I'm going to give the place another try but it would e been nice if I was asked if I wanted the chocolate before ruining my drink with it.

  • 5/5 Deann P. 1 year ago on Google
    First time to the latte stand they were very sweet and the latte was perfect

  • 5/5 Dylan M. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is literally the best. Best coffee ever and really friendly staff. All of them are always on point never had a bad experience. Wish I could give more stars.

  • 4/5 Lorinda R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice people, always happy. Although if someone is waiting on food you will have a bit of a wait.

  • 5/5 Nikian 2 years ago on Google
    I love this spot! I will go out of my way to get my coffee here. The ladies are awesome!! 😁☕

  • 5/5 Brit W. 1 year ago on Google
    I go here for their iced dirty chai. I prefer the powdered spiced chai and this is one of the few coffee stands in the area I can find it at.

  • 5/5 Ta'Shanah M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great stop for coffee, even if it is out of my way. My coffee is always just right and the ladies that work here are always friendly.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Drive-through

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