Simple homemade food with a taste of oly. You got Olympia bakery goods, some oly coffee roasters, and the Olympia vibe all in on area that also has a shop with cool trinkets and handmade goods. I come here in my lunch because the food is simple and takes like 5 minutes at the most to be done. It's great!
An amazing little shop in Olympia for artisan jewellery, clothing, world percussion bits and all manner of gifts! An absolutely wonderful woman runs the store! We traded stories about our dogs, the beautiful city of Olympia and music. What a pleasant experience!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
There are so many beautiful creations and many of them are lower prices than one might think.
Place is dissociatively hateful. They followed me to the bathroom to watch me poop and kicked me out saying I was inherently sinning, earlier having said that I was a spy for NASA (outside of their place) and also an Indian devil worshipper later trying to undermine their white culture, something I don't think makes sense coming from a multicultural store (are they advertising exploiting people), when I never interacted or talked to them or anybody in there. I ordered coffee, I worked on my computer, I bought merchandise from their store. There was no reason for this. I'm a writer. They're responsible for constantly undermining and disturbing my work for absolutely >>>no<<< reason, employees of theirs. I wish they would stop.
Close too early, and a bit too hippy-dippy for my taste, but a local favorite and a bit of an older crowd.
Good food in a peaceful atmosphere. Parking is not exactly easy, but the food is very good, employees friendly. Two restrooms in back. A pleasant view.
I can't believe it took me this long to stop in here. If you enjoy a relaxed atmesphere, soothing music, and organic food, you need to check them out!
Lovely is the best word I can come up with to describe our experience here. Warm and welcoming
Traditions has built their reputation on being fair trade, but when it comes to treatment of employee's, I believe the owners are deeply unethical. I understand they fire people over personal grudges and misunderstandings. In my experience, Traditions new management team is just like any other business, their only concern is their bottom line- any warmth and friendliness is just branding, in service to lining their pockets.
Lovely merchandise and owners. Very good, healthful food. Nice atmosphere.
New Tradition s Fair is such an amazing experience. I went there seven years ago I purchased jewelry hand made with lapis from a village. This place has many gifts from many countries. If you decide to go there I am sure it will be amazing.
Fair Trade handmade items from around the world. Selected by two of the sweetest souls in our town.
Some good wholesome organic vegetarian food with some great beverage options!
Extremely cultural and local community. Very open-minded and welcoming. Pay it forward policy allows people to buy coffees for people who can't afford them. High-value cultural shopping center attached. Lots of resources and local information inside.
The food was wonderful. They whip they're own cream and use fresh, local eggs. They serve soups, sandwiches (cold and paninis), and various entrees like black bean enchilada, quiches, lasagna... They have some baked goods and a wide selection of drinks from herbal teas to Italian sodas. All super yummy and reasonably priced.
The cafe itself was cute, comfortable, and quiet. They have a lending library (about fair trade topics) and a small play area for kids (blocks, etc).
From the cafe side you can wander into the store side where there's fairly good quality and attractive fair trade products. Woven headbands, reed baskets, cooperative board games, wooden blocks and figures, recycled paper journals and cards, rubber tire purses, etc. The owner is sweet and friendly.
Paid street parking only. Shouldn't be TOO hard to find. We went at 1 on a Wed and found parking right away.
All in all, worth it.
Food is fantastic and very reasonable. Eclectic vibe, local owner. Near Percival Landing with boardwalk. Great for vegetarians. Real food! Desserts, Olympic Mountain ice cream. A treasure. Many local groups meet here such as poetry group, public welcome.
Had a great time at this wonderful establishment with excellent food and live music! The salmon salad was truly exceptional and I also loved their 8n-house chai tea w/ traditional black tea or non-caffeinated rooibos tea! Delicious! The store is pretty awesome with a lot of wonderful fair trade unique items as well. Simply a great stop for food and shopping when visiting Olympia for me and the locals seem to love it too given the music night was packed!
I have adored Traditions for my entire life. I played in the store when I was a little kid, I hung out with my friends as a teenager, I've patronized both the store and cafe as an adult -- it's an Olympia tradition to go to Traditions, and you're missing out if you don't.
Love this cafe and shop! They serve amazing food and such great quality as well. You have to try the enchiladas
Brilliant space and well invested in activism as well
A very friendly and welcoming shop. Variety of gifts from around the world and a place to meet and discuss with other people issues or just share conversations
Ambiance was wonderful overlooking the harbor near . Servings were generous. Help was quick and a tentative. I'm looking forward to going back the next time I am in Olympia.
Folksy, down-to-earth place. Coffe shop with vegan menu. Live shows as well.
The ice cream was really good, the bat talk was full of amazing information, learned so much.
Wonderful cool stuff from indigenous cultures around the world!
I love this place. I can't recommend their Greek salad enough, it's absolutely incredible.
Traditions Cafe is the best place in Olympia for live acoustic music, with a friendly, comfortable atmosphere, good food (w an array of vegetarian and GF options), and lovely things at the adjoining New Traditions shop.
A lovely little store with a variety of items from around the world.
What a fun place to stop and have a little tea party! Their lemon bar was gluten free and absolutely delicious.
I love the staff and the food here. Plus they have lots of unique non-food items, such as hats, toys, musical instruments, and art.
Fair trade, vegetarian, local, organic.
That sums up traditions. The cafe is nothing fancy but it is good. The ice Cream is good, as is the vegetarian dishes. The store has typical fair trade goods. I like it.
A community center that masquerades as a cafe. Wonderful, longstanding Olympia institution.
A local favourite in Olympia! This establishment is about community, local and global. The products sold here are fair trade, Direct Trade, the coffee is of the same caliber. The food is as organic (as often as possible) and locally sourced when available.
This place doesn't have Wi-Fi, but that's on purpose, Traditions strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where face to face, direct communication, openness, and community outreach converge.
This is not just a "cafe" it is host to musical events, community gatherings, even working with local and global outreach in areas of environmental and social justice.
Grab a delicious meal, a warm beverage, and be prepared for education and edification!
This is one of my go to spots for food, conversation, and a plethora of educational events that are sometimes in sponsorship of faculty from the Evergreen State College, and other local, regional, and international organizations!
This place is LGBTQ friendly, disability friendly, a hate free environment!
Enjoyable atmosphere. Great fair trade organic coffee. And fun community events! Worth checking out!
Stopped there yesterday with a friend and had a wonderful lunch and great little shopping experience at the gift shop too.
Will return for lunch again, begat a treat!!
Fine fair trade objects of beauty and joy fill the shop. The people there are always friendly. The cafe has very good food, good prices, and a relaxed atmosphere. The concerts and other cultural events are great, and views of the lake and capital are wonderful.
Every person on staff is beyond kind. They actually listen and care. Also, no Wi-Fi so tables of people looking at each other comunicating, great place for a first date. Always has chill music with beats. The food is pure energy and organic. I'm am not adventurous eater and I want to work on that flaw. Traditions has helped because I trust everything will be fantastic
We have been going to Traditions for almost ten years now. It's a great place to find a special gift or a great cup of soup and coffee.
Lots of yummy vegan options (and non vegan). The atmosphere is bright and enjoyable and the food is fresh and comforting.
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