Keeping Up With The Coffeehouses: Mud Bay Coffee Company

By J.M. Simpson on January 28, 2011

BRIGHT PLACE WITH GREAT BEANS >>>

Neighborhood:  Cooper Point Pavilion, West Olympia

Address/phone:  1600 Cooper Pt. Road, SW, Olympia, 360.754.6222

Hours:  7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday

Standard Cup o'Joe:  $1.50 - $2

Bean Source:  Eclectic in focus, coffee beans come from most regions of the world and are roasted in small batches at the store.

Crowd:  Business people, college students, moms, and people who think they are important.

WiFi:  Ya think?

Noshing/Sipping:  Local, natural and gluten free foods are available.  Assorted cookies and muffins tempt the eye and nose.  Nice selection of drinks.

Bonus:  A nice view, conference room, polite baristas and a large seating area for customers are plusses. 

Mud Bay Coffee's website boasts the following:  "Coffee ... it's what we do."

They do it well. 

LINK: South Sound Restaurant Guide