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.

Road trips call for good snacks and sweet treats.Skyler and Hannah found both on their passport road trip with an old-fa...
09/11/2026

Road trips call for good snacks and sweet treats.

Skyler and Hannah found both on their passport road trip with an old-fashioned Henry Weinhard’s Root Beer Float. 🥤

Honestly, we're not sure what else you need.

The Spar Café has been part of downtown Olympia since 1935, and it's been making an impression ever since.From its histo...
09/04/2026

The Spar Café has been part of downtown Olympia since 1935, and it's been making an impression ever since.

From its historic architecture to its iconic bar, there's a lot to look at when you walk through the doors.

But the neon sign? 👀

It's hard to miss.

Meet Mike and Tanya from Vancouver! 👋They're on Passport #26 and make a point of stopping by Spar Cafe whenever they're...
09/01/2026

Meet Mike and Tanya from Vancouver! 👋

They're on Passport #26 and make a point of stopping by Spar Cafe whenever they're heading north. At this point, they know some of our staff by name and our staff knows them, too.

26 passports in, and we're pretty sure they've got this Tripster thing down.

Your summer adventure requires cold drinks. ☀️Stock up on the good stuff to take with you: beer, seltzers, ciders, growl...
08/21/2026

Your summer adventure requires cold drinks. ☀️

Stock up on the good stuff to take with you: beer, seltzers, ciders, growlers, and even NA hop waters.

Then grab a McMenamins Can Cooler Bag to keep everything chilled while you’re out doing summer things.

It’s lightweight, soft, and way easier to haul than a giant hard cooler.

Stop in and make sure you're set before heading off on your next summer outing.

✨ Spar Trivia Time! ✨Ever wondered about the guy in our logo?Meet Dagon (pronounced Day-Gun).🐟 Some believe Dagon was an...
08/14/2026

✨ Spar Trivia Time! ✨

Ever wondered about the guy in our logo?

Meet Dagon (pronounced Day-Gun).

🐟 Some believe Dagon was an ancient Fish God.
👑 Others say he was actually an ancient Sumerian king who was drawn as half-fish, half-man as a piece of political satire... and somehow, that's the version that stuck.

And you might be wonder what in his hands. He's holding a hydrometer, a tool used in brewing and distilling.

Now you know more about this guy for the next time you spot him.

Meet Chloe! 👋✨She stopped by the Spar today for Service Industry Monday and enjoyed a Blueberry Lavender Spritz!🍹What ha...
08/09/2026

Meet Chloe! 👋✨

She stopped by the Spar today for Service Industry Monday and enjoyed a Blueberry Lavender Spritz!🍹

What happens on Service Industry Monday you ask? After showing her food handler’s card, Chloe got the happy hour discount!

Don’t forget, we also have:
💙 Take Care Tuesdays for healthcare workers
💙 Capitol Employee Wednesdays for Washington state workers

Not in the service industry, healthcare field, or working at the Capitol? No worries!

Happy Hour is available for everyone:
🍻 Sunday–Friday: 3PM–6PM
🌙 Late Night Happy Hour: Sunday–Thursday, 9PM–10PM

This is Gina, one of our wonderful breakfast servers, with Theo, one of her longtime regulars.On her birthday, a few of ...
08/08/2026

This is Gina, one of our wonderful breakfast servers, with Theo, one of her longtime regulars.

On her birthday, a few of her regulars stopped by with cards, gifts, and birthday wishes just to celebrate her. 🥹

It's moments like these that remind us that the best part of what we do isn't just serving breakfast and Cajun tots. It's the community that's built around the table.

We’re so lucky to have you, Gina! 🎉

Meet Lucy, one of our amazing line cooks, taking a well-earned moment to enjoy a Salmon Sake Bowl with a refreshing Wate...
08/06/2026

Meet Lucy, one of our amazing line cooks, taking a well-earned moment to enjoy a Salmon Sake Bowl with a refreshing Watermelon Basil Spritzer. 😌

We spend a lot of time talking about the food, but it's the people behind it that make this place what it is.

Thanks for everything you do, Lucy!

08/05/2026

Today’s forecast: bubbly and bright ✨

CALLING ALL DEADHEADS🌹Stop by the pub between August 1-9 for our Days Between celebration of the life & legacy of Jerry ...
07/31/2026

CALLING ALL DEADHEADS🌹

Stop by the pub between August 1-9 for our Days Between celebration of the life & legacy of Jerry Garcia! We'll be serving up some food specials along with our Days Between IPA and crankin' up the Grateful Dead tunes!

See ya soon 🍻

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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