Olympia Coffee vs Stumptown Coffee
Olympia Coffee and Stumptown are both Pacific Northwest icons, but they're playing different games. Olympia currently offers 8 coffees ranging from $5.59 to $38.24 per 100g, showcasing everything from rare Gesha naturals to instant coffee. Stumptown keeps it focused with just 2 blends, both priced between $5.88 and $16.76 per 100g.
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Olympia Coffee
- Coffees tracked
- 20
- Avg price /100g
- US$10.75/100g
- Price range
- US$5.59/100g – US$38.24/100g
Stumptown Coffee
- Coffees tracked
- 11
- Avg price /100g
- US$7.38/100g
- Price range
- US$5.59/100g – US$16.76/100g
Top picks
Olympia Coffee
Olympia Coffee is for adventurous drinkers who want access to rare microlots and experimental processing methods, from El Salvador Gesha naturals to Hawaiian Pacamara macerations.
Stumptown Coffee
Stumptown Coffee is for those who want reliable, well-executed blends from a roaster that helped define third-wave coffee without the fuss of single-origin shopping.
Verdict
Go with Stumptown if you want dependable blends for daily drinking without decision fatigue—their Founder's Blend is a classic for a reason. Choose Olympia if you're willing to explore and pay more for standout single origins, especially rare varieties and processing experiments. For budget-conscious buyers, both offer solid options under $6 per 100g, though Olympia gives you more variety at that price point.
What they share
- Both are established Pacific Northwest roasters with deep roots in the specialty coffee movement
- Both offer accessible entry points under $6 per 100g
- Both maintain blend offerings alongside (or instead of) single origins
Key differences
- Olympia offers 4x more coffees with dramatically more variety—single origins from El Salvador, Ethiopia, and Hawaii versus Stumptown's blend-only lineup
- Olympia's price range is significantly wider ($5.59-$38.24 vs $5.88-$16.76), reflecting their focus on rare microlots alongside everyday options
- Olympia showcases specific farms and processing methods (Ariz Family Gesha, anaerobic naturals) while Stumptown's current selection is entirely blends
- Olympia includes experimental formats like instant coffee; Stumptown sticks to traditional whole bean offerings
Frequently asked questions
Is Olympia Coffee or Stumptown Coffee better?
Go with Stumptown if you want dependable blends for daily drinking without decision fatigue—their Founder's Blend is a classic for a reason. Choose Olympia if you're willing to explore and pay more for standout single origins, especially rare varieties and processing experiments. For budget-conscious buyers, both offer solid options under $6 per 100g, though Olympia gives you more variety at that price point.
What is the price difference between Olympia Coffee and Stumptown Coffee?
Olympia Coffee averages $10.75/100g across 20 coffees. Stumptown Coffee averages $7.38/100g across 11 coffees.
Which is cheaper, Olympia Coffee or Stumptown Coffee?
Stumptown Coffee averages lower per-100g pricing. Cheapest individual coffees: Olympia Coffee from $5.59/100g, Stumptown Coffee from $5.59/100g.
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