Vegan
American
Fast food
Gluten-free
A plant-based all-vegan restaurant opened Summer 2018. Serves lunch & dinner and offers burgers, sandwiches, milkshakes, mac & cheese, salads, and more. Relocated from 609 Capitol Way S down the street. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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500 Capitol Way S, Olympia, Washington, USA, 98501
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Last update on 21 Nov 2023 by ih8philly
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103 Reviews
First Review by guyettjeff
HippieFood
Points +86
Downtown Olympia vegan - Edit
Best vegan restaurant in downtown Olympia.
Read moreConsistently good and very tasty plant based americana food.
Pros: vegan, downtown location, nice folks
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JanelleNuesse
Points +18
Tastyum! - Edit
Ate here once before Covid hit, had the rib plate, delicious and great portions.
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sarahburnsy
Points +161
Best Nachos EVER! - Edit
I'd like to start by saying Wayside's nachos are #1 on my list of Top 5 Best Nacho's Ever! I dream about these nachos, make noises when I eat them, get the sauce all over my face, lick the plate, get too full and sad that I moved north and can't have them as often.
Read moreNow that we have that out of the way, let's talk about the rest of the menu. Big Dad & Beet Arugula salad's are killer, their portions are HUGE so, you will not leave hungry even with the salad. The TBLT is delicious, always on point, my husband has had this a lot. The Tahini bowl is bomb, I've had it several times. My favorite, after the nachos is the Rice & Bean Bowl because you make it what you want. They have a large menu with add-ons for this meal!
I've taken several non-vegan friends and they were all blown away. They sometimes have a special with a Mashed Potato Bowl that had vegan fried chiken and corn. That was like some down home cookin' right there! I'm originally from Louisville, KY so I know!
Wayside has weekly specials, so there is always something new to try. Occasionally, I make the drive down to Oly to stuff my face with their killer food! DO IT!
Pros: All Vegan, Something for everyone, Best Nachos
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Couple_Vegans
Points +120
Friendly Service - Yummy Food - Edit
Went on a girls night out! I ordered the Rib plate and WOW that was a lot of food for one person 😆 had to bring leftovers for my hubby. Everything was super yummy and tasty. My girlfriend ordered their Nachos and she’s not even vegan and loved it. Kept saying how she couldn’t believe how much their cheese tastes like real cheese. Definitely will be coming back to try more items.
Read morePros: Lots of choices, Everything looks amazing , Super friendly service
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TheBearWitchProject
Points +92
Best vegan restaurant in WA - Edit
This place is absolutely my favorite, and I have never been disappointed no matter what I order. The portions are huge and priced very well. Their specials are always fantastic, their baked goods are simply the best, and when they added vegan shakes and soft serve last year that just put it over the top. I make a point to drive down from Tacoma at least once a month, and plan my day around eating here.
Read morePros: Vegan soft serve and shakes, Creative menu, Affordable
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SeattleSoiBoi
Points +101
Fantastic food, huge portions, great price - Edit
All of the food here is fantastic. I'm a big fan of the fried chicken sandwiches. The rib plate is also good, but is a ton of food. Prices are very reasonable for how much you get.
Read morePros: Tasty, Large portions, Reasonably priced
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ChuckWilliams
Points +215
This is the best vegan restaurant - Edit
Soy curls. Done in ways you have never thought of. The south in Washington. Never realized it until I moved to the south. This place is worth the trip.
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acerbicalex
Points +20
Fantastic Comfort Food - Edit
They’ve got great mac n cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, tempeh bacon and so many other yummy things to choose from. Their food is hearty, filling, and just so damn delicious. They’ve also got nice treats (like cookies and brownies) and milkshakes.
Read morePros: All Vegan, Good Portions
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TheVegGuy
Points +30
Great! - Edit
Eaten there many of times plus amazing menu
Read morePros: All Vegan Options, Friendly Vibes, Tasty
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KimberlyMaureen
Points +146
Delicious! - Edit
So many yummy choices! The desserts are a little dry, but over great food.
Read morePros: So many choices!
Cons: Dry desserts
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DianeH
Points +1149
Tasty comfort food! - Edit
Service was quick. Food was tasty. I had the five-spice chicken with a side of mac ‘n’ cheese. Mmmm. Clean, comfy cafe. I love that they have a “pay it forward” program.
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dfleege
Points +34
Fantastic! - Edit
Such a great vegan spot!
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SuperTed
Points +393
Can’t Go Wrong - Edit
The French dip will not fool anybody who has had the meat version, but that is okay because it is so much better than any French dip I have ever had. The buffalo chicken sandwich is bursting with flavor, and is not to be missed. Topping it all off is a delicious fresh-baked brownie that is out of this world. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the staff is friendly. Who could ask for more?
Read moreThe only small complaint is the loud fan above the door that provides ventilation.
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BrookFoster
Points +32
Delicious carrot cake - Edit
The carrot cake, especially the “cream cheese” icing, was so good.
Read moreEverything else looked and smelled great too!
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hjdslc
Points +88
Delicious! - Edit
Really good comfort food. The mashed potatoes and gravy are the best I’ve ever had!
Read morePros: 100% vegan
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LimerickGirl
Points +26
Amazing - Edit
Everything is awesome!! The Cheeseburger and Nachos cause me to drive 40 minutes one way.
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natalie_285
Points +94
great food and eco friendly restaurant - Edit
the jackfruit sandwich is delicious as is the dan dan bowl
Read morePros: compostable to go containers, cute place
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honeyboy13
Points +96
Amazing, 100% vegan comfort food - Edit
The Dip and Cajun Chick'n sandwich are regular favorites. Absolutely love the Cowpoke special. Thick delicious milkshakes. Potato Balls are insanely good. Great sides.
Read morePros: 100% Vegan, 100% delicious
Cons: Small space
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kmcmanus
Points +64
Plenty of great options - Edit
This is a good stop even for non-vegans
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Beanbear
Points +57
Awesome - Edit
Very good food, reasonably priced, awesome employees.
Read morePros: All vegan, Fast Service, Great hours
Cons: Parking (but what place in Olympia has it)
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MichaelSavegan
Points +2239
Wow, that was great! - Edit
We stopped in for lunch and were blown away! I had the “Dip” which was a great hoagie with soy curls and mushrooms. It came with a side and I ordered the Mac and cheez but they gave me the mashed potatoes with gravy instead. When I pointed that out they gave me a big bowl of Mac n cheez too. The table really enjoyed that.
Read moreWe also had cauliflower wings for the table. Perfectly spiced.
We also had barbecue soy curl sandwich and an “Almost Famous Bowl”.
We would have loved dessert but that would have been impossible!
Pros: Great food, Nice place, Did I mention the great food?
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PeaceLovePerks
Points +28
Complete vegan heaven - Edit
Nice and cozy, friendly staff, inclusive, awesome!
Read morePros: All vegan , Great selection
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MysoreDon
Points +80
One of my favorites vegan restaurants!!! The food is amazing!!! - Edit
Always outstanding
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PaulLitwin
Points +101
Great vegan fare - Edit
We got a couple of very tasty and healthy bowls. Excellent.
Read morePros: All vegan, Healthy options, Less healthy (junk foodish) options too
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notameat
Points +1068
Great place - Edit
First time there and very pleased. If it was not so far way we would stop there more often.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff
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vividly_living_
Points +70
I love this place - Edit
favorite vegan restaurant between PDX and SEATAC
Read moreIt is sooo good
Pros: Has incredible food and staff , has a pay it forward option to buy for others❤️
Cons: None😄
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suebee4321
Points +15
Delicious! - Edit
Homemade, fresh ingredients in all their entrees. So delicious! I had The Dip sandwich and I wish I lived closer so I could have all the time. Brownie and carrot cake were amazing!
Read morePros: Fresh, Made-from-scratch, Tasty
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