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Compass Rose

Jewelry store Home goods store Gift shop Kitchen supply store

😠 I loved Compass Rose and Captain Little. Told EVERYONE about them. When Oct rolled around I had tons of (girl) bdays in my fam so I went in to find a gift for ea of them. I was stressed, would worry about finding just the right thing. One year, they kindly wrapped my gifts and mixed them all up, so... People often mention items, store, gifts, shop, gift, love, wife, register, Compass, Rose,


Address

416 Capitol Way S, Olympia, WA 98501, United States

Website

compassroseshop.com

Contact

+1 360-236-0788

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (165 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 10 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm

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  • 1/5 Leah K. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    I loved Compass Rose and Captain Little. Told EVERYONE about them. When Oct rolled around I had tons of (girl) bdays in my fam so I went in to find a gift for ea of them. I was stressed, would worry about finding just the right thing. One year, they kindly wrapped my gifts and mixed them all up, so my family got the wrong stuff. The next year I went in again, wandering around & they acted like they feared I was shoplifting. They took my stuff to the front (thx for freeing up my hands) but when they rang me up they didn’t ring up ALL the items they had taken out of my hands! I get home and realize they thought I was just going to steal those small things (earrings, keychains) and didn’t give them to me! Now I didn’t have half the items for my family AGAIN. I emailed them telling them how I felt and they never replied. Now I don’t go back and it is so sad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenn F. 6 months ago on Google • 702 reviews
    What a great shop with beautiful collections! Great for gift giving and for unique home items!

  • 5/5 Mark J. 5 months ago on Google • 435 reviews
    Great gift shop with lots of items on display

  • 5/5 Liz C. 8 months ago on Google • 108 reviews
    A must visit while you’re in downtown Olympia. Unique gifts for everyone on your list (and yourself). The staff are friendly and attentive.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth U. 8 months ago on Google • 74 reviews
    This shop is lovely! They have a little bit of everything. It’s the perfect place to find something for yourself and unique gifts for others. Highly recommend you give this place some of your time!

  • 5/5 Kate M. 3 months ago on Google • 59 reviews New
    I always love to go to Compass Rose! Even window shopping there is a treat. The staff are always polite and helpful. This is my favorite store downtown.

  • 5/5 Asia C. 2 months ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Loved this place so much. There's a ton of great gifts and knick knacks as well as a lovely staff :)

  • 4/5 Samra S. 7 years ago on Google • 24 reviews
    I've been shopping here for years. I've, literally, have dozens, of these snazzy paper bags stashed around my house! Although the vibe of this place has changed a bit in the last few years and the prices have gone up, it's still my favorite shop to buy gifts in Olympia. They have some nifty local Olympia and PNW themed gifts and a fantastic, unique selection of cards for every occasion.

  • 5/5 genevieve t. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    I love this little gift shop! They have so many great usable, practical gifts which I think is great! I never feel like I’m buying something that is just going to waste space for someone. They have nice kitchen items, fun camping gifts, pretty jewelry made by artists, amazing candles and more! They also will wrap your gift complimentary!

  • 5/5 Sarah M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my fave shop to stop and get gifts for my friends and family. It i elegant, cozy, and full of fun! Make sure to stop if you are headed to Olympia!

  • 5/5 Lisa H. 8 months ago on Google
    I love this place! Lots of great items and staff are super nice!

  • 4/5 Anthony C. 7 years ago on Google
    Neat selection of pretty hipster stuff. Some items can be found for cheaper online, but if you are ok with paying a little more for atmosphere then you will appreciate this store.

  • 5/5 Shawna C. 11 months ago on Google
    Love this shop! Cute stuff and the prices are good. They have handmade jewelry which I love to come check out and buy!

  • 5/5 Hannah J. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my favorite store! I can always find something I like here. Everything is beautifully set up. I also love their selection of locally sourced jewelry.

  • 5/5 Denver G. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent place for kitchen gadgets, jewelry, outdoor accessories, stationary, and indoor decor. Lots of high brands for great prices

  • 5/5 Becca C. 1 year ago on Google
    This store is adorable! It has something for everyone. And the person helping us was actually helpful! Can't wait to return.

  • 5/5 Susan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a fun store. So many different its to choose from. The staff is so friendly and rhey even gift-wrapped my items. My daughter loved her candles and the beautiful crystel chacra hanging piece.

  • 5/5 Denise M. 1 year ago on Google
    My fav downtown store beautiful things rocks too

  • 5/5 Jennifer K. 1 year ago on Google
    I always find the perfect gift at Compass Rose. My go-to place for a perfect shopping experience.

  • 5/5 Gail R. 3 years ago on Google
    I visited this gift shop for its collection of postcards and greeting cards. I found some very nice postcards to send to my family and friends.

  • 5/5 Krissi B. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped in while wandering around downtown Olympia today. The employees are friendly and greet each individual customer who enters the store. Compass Rose is beautiful and carries a wide variety of eclectic pieces- ranging from jewelry, stationary and cards, camp and kitchen items, candles, and more. I purchased a little bit of everything and am so happy I stopped in! Come check them out. ✨

  • 5/5 Jaime R. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome little store! A lot of knick knacks and one of a kind items.

  • 5/5 Michi F. 3 years ago on Google
    What a great shop! There are lots of cute and quirky things perfect for a variety of occasions with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. I bought "Soap for morning people (Smells like a hell no), and when I told them it was a gift, they wrapped it and my other purchase in matching ribbon!

  • 5/5 Jessa 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite shops!! I always love looking at everything and I always end up finding something for gifting or home decor. Staff is also very nice!

  • 5/5 Blank B. 1 year ago on Google
    The items being sold are super cute! Most of it is reasonably priced too! The employees are super kind too. The store seemed nice and clean. :)) love it!

  • 1/5 Alex 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I don’t ever write reviews but my wife and I just had a horrible and unreal experience at Compass Rose. We used to love going to Compass Rose but that changed yesterday. My wife had picked out a puzzle and we kept browsing the store for more gifts when all of a sudden we noticed an employee following us around. She followed us around for about 5 minutes (who knows how long she was following us before we noticed) all over the store. Feeling very uncomfortable, we decided to head to the register to pay. As we were approaching the register, the lady that was following us stopped my wife and asked if she could hold onto the puzzle while we kept browsing (mind you we were already approaching the register, we were only 2 steps away max). Confused and startled, my wife agreed, but the passive aggressive manner in which the employee snatched the item after following us all over the store left her overwhelmed. We decided to leave after that incident. My wife left the store extremely embarrassed and in tears. She’s never been suspected of stealing and wasn’t sure why we were profiled. I asked one of the workers about the incident only to be told they train their employees to ask customers to take items to the register to free up customers hands. We were there for 15 minutes and not once did we see or hear a worker offer anyone to free up their hands. First off, we had one small puzzle. My wife was holding the puzzle in one hand so she had her other hand free and my hands were completely empty so that excuse doesn’t make sense. Secondly, I don’t have a problem with employees asking to take my items to the register while I browse. If anything I prefer that. What I do have a problem with is being followed around the store and being confronted by a passive aggressive employee as I’m walking up to the register. While I was talking to the employee, there was a person next to the entrance with her hands full. I asked why they haven’t asked to take her items to the register. She couldn’t give a straight answer. For some reason, the employee kept saying “we don’t have an issue with people stealing.” What an interesting sentence from a retail worker. I then asked if you don’t have a problem with people stealing, why would you follow us around? Again, no straight answer. She just kept denying that her coworker was following us around. They made my wife feel like a thief and they couldn’t even apologize. They’re going to respond to this review and try to apologize and say that they strive for excellence and that they make mistakes sometimes especially around the holidays because it gets “crazy” ( there were maybe 7 customers in there max with at least 5-6 employees working) and hope that we’ll be back, etc. They’ll try to act nice and understanding in their response but just know in person they are very passive aggressive (almost aggressive the way the lady stopped my wife right before getting to the register and snatched the puzzle out of her hand), disrespectful, and will make you feel like a shoplifter all while trying to belittle you if you even dare to ask why you’re being followed. This was the most uncomfortable, weirdest, and most intrusive experience we’ve ever had. We don’t want an apology, we don’t want them to make things right, we just want people to know the experience you might have if you shop at Compass Rose.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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