Bringing a community together can always be a bit of a challenge, but when there is food involved, everything becomes just a little bit easier. And if you don’t believe us, check out these Thurston County restaurants that will have taste buds dancing to a whole new song. Bring the family, bring the friends, and let’s nom nom nom!
Hot Ginger – 1401 Marvin Rd NE #306, Lacey, WA 98516, USA
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We hope you come here with quite the appetite, you’re going to need it. If you’ve never had a bowl of Vietnamese Pho before, get ready to have your taste buds dancing. Be sure to try out their steak and brisket pho, and like we said be prepared to have your tummy filled to the brim.
MiSo – #B, 4514 Lacey Blvd SE, Lacey, WA 98503, United States
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Sitting down for a spread of sushi can be a lengthy experience, as well as a very yummy one. But when you want to get your fix for sushi and you’re in a little bit of a rush, MiSo is the perfect place to fix that craving. Try one of their sushi burritos, don’t think too hard, it’s exactly what you think it is.
State and Central – 1415 State Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506, USA
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This place is always packed and for great reason. As soon as you walk in you will be greeted with friendly smiles and once you’re seated you’ll be introduced to great food. Any one of their burgers will do your belly just right. Do yourself a favor and top it off with some of their famous marionberry pie.
Stone Creek Wood Fired Pizza – 3644 Mud Bay Rd NW, Olympia, WA 98502, USA
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Everyone loves pizza, how can you not?! Stone Creek Pizza brings you a great pizza from a food truck! So, if anyone has ever told you that food truck pizza is a bad idea, they are a liar. The wood fired pizza is some of the best that you can get in Olympia and you’ll definitely line up time and time again for their pizza pies.
Arepa – 728 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
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Sometimes you don’t need a whole meal and you just need a quick snack to take something on the go. Arepa is great for keeping your stomach full and keeping you on the move. This food truck brings the street food of Venezuela right to Olympia.
Cafe 186 – 1818 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98506, US
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It’s not easy waking up in the morning, but it’s a whole lot easier with a great breakfast. Cafe 186 serves up a mean breakfast that will have you eager to roll out of bed, even on a Saturday morning when that alarm clock is shut off.
Chelsea Farms – 222 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
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Located in the 222 Market Building, the Chelsea Farms raw bar does a lot more than just oysters and shellfish. Their menu features flat iron steak from Snake River Farms and brussels sprouts from Newaukum Farms.
Ricardo’s – 676 Woodland Square Loop SE (off 7th) Lacey, WA 98503, USA
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The food at Ricardo’s in Lacey is something to write home about. The goat cheese panna cotta features pickled apple, beet powder, and crispy parmesan. The rib-eye has been aged for 45 days. The Devil’s Crumble is a dream come true for chocolate lovers.
MOD Pizza – 5128 Yelm Hwy SE, Suite A, Lacey, WA 98503, USA
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Also located in Lacey, the fine folks at MOD Pizza are serving up pies using over 30 feel-good ingredients that are prepared fresh every day. Try their seasonal pizzas and finishing sauces that range from a pesto drizzle to a balsamic fig glaze.
