Batdorf and Bronson (Capitol Way)

516 Capitol Way S Olympia (360)786.6717 Sun. Jan.10th, 2010
Wifi: Zonkasurfbreak - Batdorf


Coffee: Dancing Goats blend; Batdorf and Bronson Roasters


Isaiah (8 1/2): Identical to Batdorf on Market st. Liquid spice chai! Didn’t stay hot for long..
Hannah (9): Excellent flavor, perfect balance. Drink wasn’t very hot though..

Foam art: Yes
Heat: Don’t use thermometers; Around 145-165, extra hot- 175 estimate
Size range: 10oz, 16oz, 20oz
Price: I-$4.12 (16oz) H-$3.36 (10oz)
For here? Yes!

Environment: Half wood, half carpet gives it a warm welcoming feeling. A long bar gives a unique feeling you don’t find at most coffee shops. A fireplace, different ground levels, and plants give a real organic and open atmosphere.
Baristas: Baristas don’t get personal. They don’t seem too excited to make friends. (male & female)
Music: Volume is perfect; good variety too!
Seating: Tables are always full; every time we come we’ve had to sit at the bar.
Parking: Awful. Downtown parking is never good.
Population: Current head count: over 30 @ 2:25pm (Extremely popular!)
Drive through? No


Isaiah: (6)
Though often busy, it never seems cluttered. It can be a little difficult to find seating sometimes but the whole shop is very large. Not much of a view outside, but they have couches
and large tables. Overall environment isn’t bad and I’d give it a 6. The baristas are very good, but not outgoing like the other Batdorf.

Hannah: (7 ¾ -8)
The best thing about this coffee shop is the wide variety of seating. They have tables, couches, chairs and a bar. They also have large tables good for business meetings. I give it a few extra points for having a Yoda and Godzilla sitting next to their coffee. If it weren’t so populated I would come here all the time, but I think that everyone in Olympia realizes how awesome this shop is. They have good pastries, and a fireplace which really makes it homey. However, I really appriciate a coffee shop with people I know or baristas that are friendly which I find this one lacking.

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