Every amazing holiday memory I have involves a hot drink. Hot chocolate after Christmas tree cutting. Peppermint mocha at 6 a.m. on Black Friday with my husband. Cookie decorating with an eggnog latte. The holidays just aren’t the same without that special drink handcrafted from a local coffee shop. This year, make sure that coffee drink comes from Northwest Grind – a locally-owned coffee shop in Olympia, Rochester and soon Yelm that goes the extra mile to ensure incredible flavor and quality in every drink and every bite.
Speaking of 6 a.m., the new Northwest Grind in Olympia at the Capital Mall opens at 6 a.m. on the weekdays, 6:30 a.m. on Saturdays and 7 a.m. on Sundays, so you can get your caffeine fix before the mall opens and be ready to face your day! They are easy to find with their own outside door at the front mall entrance in the former Starbucks location.
Olympia Coffee Shop Serves up High-Quality, Quick Breakfast Bites
Grabbing a quick bite often means sacrificing taste and quality – like going through the nearest fast food restaurant and convincing yourself their mocha and breakfast sandwich taste good. Kyle and Crystal Bundy, owners of Northwest Grind, believe everyone should be able to have a quick bite that tastes amazing. “Local bakers bake all of our items, everything is fresh and made-from-scratch,” shares Crystal. This includes their very popular, fresh homemade pop tarts, something you won’t find at that fast food chain. They also have cinnamon rolls, scones and items on the savory side, including quiches, flatbreads and breakfast sandwiches and burritos.
Fresh takes time you say? Not at any of the Northwest Grind locations! Crystal understands that people are in a hurry to start or continue their day, so they’ve made every effort to get fresh, quality food out fast. That includes investing in special ovens for each of their locations that cook foods quick without ruining the flavor. “Most of our food items are out within five minutes,” she shares.
And, if you really need to grab and go, you can call the Capital Mall location ahead of time at 360.539.7831, place your order, and park in one of their two reserved, 10-minute parking spots that are right by the front mall entrance. “We are also working on an online ordering system, to help out those in a hurry even more,” Crystal adds.
Capital Mall is now dog friendly and so is Northwest Grind! “We love dogs!” shares Crystal. “We have dog treats and can make a puppacino too.” Come in, check out the festive décor, sit and stay for treats both human and canine will love!
Seasonal Coffee Drinks are Coming to Town
The holidays are upon us and if you haven’t been to Northwest Grind yet, you have no idea what you are missing. Their monthly drinks are out-of-this-world unique and amazing. You won’t want to miss these seasonal coffee drinks full of holiday cheer and perfect for gift shopping at the mall, or a pick-me-up for decking your halls.
November’s month long special is Yippie Pie Yay! This incredible 32-ounce blended drink is spiced chai with pumpkin sauce drizzle and topped with their house-made whipped cream, a caramel apple sucker, two rolled cookie wafers, and your choice of an apple or pumpkin pie – choice while supplies last. It’s finished off with a lid rolled in graham cracker for that pie-crust crunch!
December’s tasty coffee concoction will make your dream of coffee beans instead of sugar plums! Deck the Halls is a 32-ounce blended white chocolate caramel drink topped with their house-made whipped cream, a candy cane, white chocolate candy cane covered pretzel, a caramel and chocolate dipped pretzel stick, a mini cupcake and a cherry on top! The lid is rolled in sprinkles to finish off the truly festive look and flavor.
Fancy a cold brew? Northwest Grind features house-made cold brew that is out of this world and available anytime!
With over 80 syrup flavors, as well as Red Bull and Lotus, Northwest Grind can make you any caffeinated – or decaffeinated – drink you wish, whether it’s a simple latte or a half-caf, caramel, hazelnut and marshmallow mocha with almond milk. And speaking of Lotus, Northwest Grind has a Lotus fountain, something that’s very rare at coffee shops. “Normally how people make Lotus is they pump the Lotus from a bottle into the cup, and then they add the ice and then they’ll add the seltzer water, so it’s never a perfect mix,” explains Crystal, “but ours comes out perfectly mixed every time.” And if you like Lotus, they have every flavor, including red, pink, blue, purple and white, as well as diet in red, pink and blue.
Holiday Gift Shopping Made Easy at Northwest Grind Coffee
Have a coffee lover on your holiday gift list? Of course you do! Northwest Grind makes holiday gift giving easy – whether it’s your boss, mom or BFF – with unique and high-quality gifts. Get the coffee lover in your life a pound Northwest Grind’s signature blend of coffee, locally roasted. Or maybe they’d prefer a Northwest Grind T-shirt, hoodie – some of which are tie-dyed by the owner’s daughter – handmade glitter mug, or water bottles. “People collect the glitter mugs,” shares Crystal, “they are really unique and fun.” They also have Carhartt-brand beanies for adults as well as kid beanies, both sporting the beautiful Northwest Grind logo. And of course, gift cards make great stocking stuffers or thank yous for employees and customers.
Wondering what’s next for this fun tribe? Follow them on their Northwest Grind Olympia Facebook page, Northwest Grind Rochester Facebook page and Instagram to see all their weekly and monthly specials!
Northwest Grind
Olympia
Inside Capital mall by the front entrance in the former Starbucks location
625 Black Lake Boulevard SW, Olympia
360.539.7831
Rochester
10408 Highway 12 SW, Rochester
360.858.7247
Yelm
Coming soon!