New restaurants in Olympia: mochi donuts, breakfast sandwiches, margaritas
Olympia’s dining scene has expanded in recent months with the opening of new spots serving Mexican fare, Tex-Mex, breakfast sandwiches and Japanese-style donuts. Here’s a rundown of where to find them and when they’re open.
Here are key takeaways:
• Rica Cocina — A new Mexican restaurant at 111 Columbia St. NW in downtown Olympia, in the former Chicory location. It features fresh-fruit margaritas, horchata and quesabirria using owner Maria Bencomo Singh’s recipes, according to The Olympian. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
• Glowies — A breakfast sandwich, coffee and baked goods spot at 113 Fourth Ave. W., between Capitol Way and Columbia Street. The sausage, egg and cheese on house-made brioche is a top seller, along with an Earl Grey shortbread cookie, co-owners told The Olympian. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
• Kawaii Donut House — Located inside Red Lantern at 120 Fifth Ave. SW, this shop sells Japanese-style mochi (rice-flour) donuts in flavors like cinnamon sugar, matcha lavender and Nutella, plus bubble tea, per The Olympian. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays.
• Hector’s Tacos — A Tex-Mex restaurant at the corner of Fourth Avenue East and Central Street. Currently open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily for breakfast and lunch, with plans to expand to dinner once a liquor license is secured, according to The Olympian.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by Rolf Boone. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by Rolf Boone.
