Burial Grounds Coffee Collective

Totally unique place. Inclusive and cozy (a little crampt when busy), with an awesome aesthetic. Wonderful for conversation or reading, provided you can find a seat. The drinks are okay.

I love that this place exists, and I wish more coffee shops followed their lead in creating a truly supportive community space. We got to see their pay it forward program in action, which was a lovely ebb and flow of people donating to the fund and folks using it as needed. Their zine library is wonderful and their skull latte art is so fun. I had the Persephone latte and it was great!

Oh, also: I really appreciate their Covid safety policy of requiring masks if you’re getting coffee to go and proof of vaccination for having your coffee there. It further demonstrates their commitment to caring for their community. Anyone who has an issue with it should do some soul searching on why protecting other people is so offensive to you.

I came in right when they opened. the person that opened was very friendly and welcoming! I got Persephone which delicious and the flavors weren't overpowering the coffee. Would definitely go again!

Atmosphere is my most favorite about this place especially bathroom so cool. Love the vibes! Coffee is good. Service is excellent.

First off let me say the coffee was FANTASTIC and creative.....which honestly makes the rest of it a shame. I'm not from Washington, but I am from a state with similar rates of homeless/mental health challenges in large cities so I understand. When I walked up there was a lady who I'm quite sure was homeless and had some form of mental illness struggle who was waving at the windows and messing with the doors, which was a little concerning and off putting. I went in anyway because I understand it's not the businesses issue and also, what are they do to? It's a much bigger issue, especially if they're outside the door. However. I went in and stood reading the menu for a few minutes before I was acknowledged (we're both short so I think we didn't see each other) and was told I had to put on a mask.....ok, she's the only one I see with one on but whatevs....nbd. Order my coffee, the chip had some "de-fund the police propaganda on it which I don't agree with (but pro-anarchy seems to be a thing based on some of the pamphlet things I saw in there), and after in comes someone who then orders his coffee and it isn't until he starts loudly having a "conversation" that is a complete word salad that I look closer and realize that he......likely knows the woman out front. Who then came inside as I'm sitting and is looking for her bag. Well, I happened to have a shopping bag with me so you can imagine my concern especially as she started walking directly toward me. Thankfully the barista distracted her, which I was glad for, but then by the time I'm getting my coffee the guy who ordered after me is talking to himself again and belching and the woman is bouncing around between inside and outside ranting and.....yeah....I didn't really feel comfortable anymore, even more so as I realized the man from the coffee shop proceeded to follow me almost all the way back to my car which was parked near the bus station several several blocks away. I guess what gets me is that this behavior wasn't discouraged nor was there any feeling of....camaraderie of trying to make both myself and the other folks feel welcome, it almost seemed as though she were catering more to them (which I can get can be problem prevention) or just so indifferent to it all, but it was all just uncomfortable and bizarre. I've never been into a proper establishment that allows homeless people to come and go from the lobby/dining area like that. Also, the weird noises coming through one wall, which sounds more like hoodoo combined with a quiet exorcism than anything, I was told was a clown workshop. Idk idk idk....I mean it was quite the experience and now I have a story to tell but I probably wouldn't be back, despite how amazing the coffee was, I was just so uncomfortable. BTW though I'm pretty sure the homeless guy who came in after me and proceeded to never leave the counter didn't have a mask on so....sorry but it was all too bizarre and disconcerting. To note other previous complaints on reviews: it did not smell like BO when I visited. I will give them that, but maybe realizing I think I know what the source of the smell is.....

Cool spot to grab a coffee and some goodies! Visited twice now on a trip into town and I keep getting surprised by how great the coffee is. Staff is super friendly and gave great recommendations.

Was so excite to have found a goth coffee shop but when we were about to buy our coffee and saw what was on the register we decided they were not getting pur business and when we told the cashier we changed pur minds and we leaving she had the attitude of "well what do you expect" I get coffee to relax not be bombarded with politics

wide variety of coffee and treats to choose from. I love that they have books to choose from while you're relaxing indoors. They're always so friendly and helpful to EVERYONE that comes through the door.
And they're strict about the mask policy which is refreshing, I really appreciate that about them.

Unique dark aesthetic vibe. Go if you like human rights and delicious coffee with cool skull art.

Over 400 different espresso drinks, as well as tea, tea lattes, fizzies, hot cocoas, steamers, and italian sodas, so there is definitely sometjing to fit any palate. Almost every drink is either vegan by default or can be made vegan, they have vegan pastries and bagels daily, and get vegan donuts on the weekend.

A hub of activity for students and activists, with the best stocked coffeeshop library in the South Sound.

The staff is focused on that kind of engaged, personally invested, egalitarian service experience that can make Olympia businesses so rewarding to participate in.

Primarily run by LGBT folks and about half the staff are people of color, and they have signage specifying this as a Safer Space. They have two specially designed Accessibilty Tables. Condoms and tampons freely available from the county. The staff and the shop are heavily engaged in underhoused advocacy projects.

The atmosphere is low-key and relaxed with a skeleton-centric Punky Leftist Gamer Goth aesthetic.