Reviews for McMenamins Spar Café in Olympia, WA
We went here and thought we would be getting lunch. We were informed after we were sat that lunch doesn't start until 1. I... looked up the menus prior to going online and this was not stated anywhere. As a person who eats mostly plant based I wasextremely disappointed as the vegan options for breakfast were extremely slim. I decided to get eggs because I don't like sweetthings and I wanted more than potatoes and sausage (the only vegan options other than oatmeal). There were parts of the yolk inmy scrambled eggs that looked like they had been soft boiled. While we were eating we heard the host tell people there would bea 40 minute wait so they can turn the kitchen over to serve lunch. Which would be fine, if advertised. Our server was slow andpreoccupied with other things. She disappeared and we ended up waiting awhile multiple times (she was not helping other tablesduring this time). I was pretty disappointed. We decided to come here because of the vegan options offered on their lunch/dinnermenu. The decor was cool. Not sure if I will be back to try their dinner menu or not as this visit left a sour taste. Read more
Great food, better service in a historic setting with true period pieces to get you in a nostalgic mood. Family-owned by the... McMenamin brothers this cafe in Olympia serves tasty drinks that help take you back in time to a friendlier time. Stop by for aburger or just a drink and don?t forget to check the dessert menu. Read more
The food is great, with great service. The waitress was very helpful and made sure we were doing good and if we needed anything.... The biscuits had been amazing and filling. Love the atmosphere. Definitely coming back. Going to try the chicken fried steak.Until next time..... Read more
Fabulous food and great service. We thoroughly enjoyed the eggs benedict and classic breakfast. Highly recommend their biscuits... and pancakes which are so well made. Had good burgers here too and excellent fries. The restaurant has a long and interestinghistory as well as a great atmosphere which makes you feel like you're stepping back in time. Read more
Spur of the moment decision to go out to breakfast with my friend. It's been a long time since I've been out for breakfast and... I'm glad we decided on McMenamins or the Spar as I still call it. I even stepped out of my comfort zone and tried my friendsdish. The servers were super nice and the environment is funky and fun. Super cozy seating and atmosphere. I got the breakfastsandwich and it was super filling, I only ate half of it. If you go at lunch or dinner I recommend the Cajun tator tots,delicious! Read more
The atmosphere! Very cozy, private feel, and beautiful with wrought iron, plants, books, and gorgeous nook sofa at the front for... larger party of people. Service was friendly, accommodating, and attentive. Food was quality and delicious with great prices!Love this place. Everything fresh. The cider and beer I tried were very good not too sweet! Our server Emillie S. wasamazing!!!!! Read more
The food was good. The drinks a bit strong. They did start seating people right next to each other all in one section? even... though it wasn?t busy. I?d prefer it was every other seat due to COIVD. But not a huge deal. The waitress checked on us alittle too frequently? but annoying but rather that then rarely checking in on us. I think she was just board. Bathrooms wereclean. I only 5 star when places go above and beyond? I?d come here again. Definitely has the individual McMenamins vibe. Wortha try. Read more
First time here and am pretty pleased with the quality for the price, you can definitely spend quite a bit more and get a lot... less. I had the salmon eggs Benedict and would highly recommend. Not too crowded and no long wait times for a Sunday morning. Read more