McMenamins Spar Café

McMenamins Spar Café From one family to another — welcome to McMenamins!

Olympia's beloved Spar Café was family-owned for 60 of its 70 years of existence and then changed hands to another Pacific Northwest family — ours! From its original days as a blue-collar joint for dockworkers and loggers to its modern reinterpretation as a gathering spot for students, politicians and legislators, The Spar has a long-running history as an anchor of the community.

Big milestone energy at Spar Café 🎉✨Lucy (third in from the right) just celebrated her 21st birthday surrounded by frien...
06/12/2026

Big milestone energy at Spar Café 🎉✨

Lucy (third in from the right) just celebrated her 21st birthday surrounded by friends and family and kicked things off the best way possible: her very first legal mimosa 🥂🍊

Smiles, celebration, and a moment worth remembering all happening right here at Spar Café.

Cheers to Lucy and many more good times ahead!

43 years ago, someone unlocked the doors to the Barley Mill and accidentally started a whole thing. 🍻✨Now here we are: 4...
06/09/2026

43 years ago, someone unlocked the doors to the Barley Mill and accidentally started a whole thing. 🍻✨

Now here we are: 43 years, countless pints, legendary nights, live music, Passport stamps, Cajun tots, and stories that probably start with "so we ended up at McMenamins..."

And we're not slowing down anytime soon.

Join us June 13th as we celebrate 43 wonderfully weird, beer-filled years with all-day happy hour pricing on Cajun tots and pints of 1983 Lager, plus a special anniversary Passport stamp.

Feeling adventurous? Chase down the Barley Brew in our 43rd Anniversary Hunt and follow the trail back to where it all began: the Barley Mill.

Forty-three years later, the taps are still flowing, the music is still playing, and the party is very much still on. 🎉🍺

Visit our website for full details.

PRIDE MONTH at Spar Café 🌈✨This is what we love most: being part of an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, se...
06/05/2026

PRIDE MONTH at Spar Café 🌈✨

This is what we love most: being part of an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, seen, and celebrated exactly as they are.

All June long we’re offering food & drink specials, but the real celebration is the people. Neighbors, friends, chosen family, and new faces all sharing the same space with kindness and joy.

Pride is about belonging. And we’re grateful to be part of a community that makes room for everyone at the table 💖

05/29/2026

Downtown Olympia cravings don’t exactly believe in bedtime 🌙🍟✨

Good thing the Spar Cafe is here for your late-night Cajun tots needs.

Open:
Sunday–Thursday: 7am–10pm
Friday & Saturday: 7am–midnight

Because sometimes the call for tots is simply too strong to ignore.

Your dog asked if you two could grab patio drinks today 🐾☀️Who are we to say no?Sip on a refreshing Cucumber Smash or a ...
05/29/2026

Your dog asked if you two could grab patio drinks today 🐾☀️

Who are we to say no?

Sip on a refreshing Cucumber Smash or a Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam Fizzy Lifter mocktail while soaking up the sunshine together.

Honestly, this might be your pup’s best summer yet.

Recently, we celebrated one of our favorites 🎉🍳Jonny has been part of The Spar Cafe crew for nearly 10 years as our brea...
05/21/2026

Recently, we celebrated one of our favorites 🎉🍳

Jonny has been part of The Spar Cafe crew for nearly 10 years as our breakfast chef extraordinaire.

So if you’ve joined us for breakfast over the years, there’s a very good chance Jonny was behind the pancakes, eggs, hashbrowns, and everything else keeping mornings running smoothly.

We’re lucky to have him and we hope he had the happiest birthday celebration ✨

Mother’s Day weekend is coming in fast… like “wait, is that THIS weekend?” fast. 💐So if you’re just now realizing it’s t...
05/08/2026

Mother’s Day weekend is coming in fast… like “wait, is that THIS weekend?” fast. 💐

So if you’re just now realizing it’s time to make a plan, we’ve got you covered Saturday & Sunday, 7am–2pm with breakfast specials that do the heavy lifting for you.

🥞 Strawberry Champagne Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes topped with strawberry-champagne sauce, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries (yes, it’s as extra as it sounds)

🦀 Crab Cake Benedict
Panko-crusted crab cake, asparagus, poached egg, and tangy béarnaise

Plus: lattes, mimosas, and the general feeling of “good save, I actually planned this.” ☕🥂

Smoke on the Water Prawns just entered the chat 😍Smoky cream sauce, lemon, parsley, garlic bread… yeah, it’s doing every...
04/30/2026

Smoke on the Water Prawns just entered the chat 😍

Smoky cream sauce, lemon, parsley, garlic bread… yeah, it’s doing everything it needs to do.

And paired with Umbrella Jimmy Rosé? Say less.

Seasonal, a little indulgent, and absolutely worth it.

The Thai-Dyed Bento Bowl at Spar Café is kind of doing the most in the best way ✨Fresh, a little spicy, a little unexpec...
04/17/2026

The Thai-Dyed Bento Bowl at Spar Café is kind of doing the most in the best way ✨

Fresh, a little spicy, a little unexpected, and very much the kind of thing you order once… and then immediately consider ordering again next time you’re here.

It just makes sense when it shows up in front of you

Join us at Spar Cafe April 14th, for a Friends & Family Night supporting All Kids Win!From 5–10pm, 50% of dine-in sales ...
04/08/2026

Join us at Spar Cafe April 14th, for a Friends & Family Night supporting All Kids Win!

From 5–10pm, 50% of dine-in sales go directly toward helping make sure weekend food bags are provided to students in need, ensuring hunger never gets in the way of a student success. So yes, dinner plans that actually make a difference. All ages are welcome, and the more you order, the more support goes their way!

Bonus: bring your McMenamins Passport! With a $10+ purchase, you can snag the Attend a Friends & Family Night stamp.

Good food, good company, and a good cause. See you there 🍽️✨

Address

114 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA
98501

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 11pm
Tuesday 7am - 11pm
Wednesday 7am - 11pm
Thursday 7am - 11pm
Friday 7am - 1am
Saturday 7am - 1am
Sunday 7am - 11pm

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