Gold Standard Coming to Downtown Olympia

If you were a fan of Chicory in downtown Olympia, here’s what’s coming next.

While Chicory has officially closed its doors, the story isn’t ending there. The same ownership team is preparing to launch a brand-new concept called Gold Standard, set to open on Capitol Way North.

It’s a pivot, but not a departure.

🍗 A More Accessible Concept

Unlike Chicory’s full-service, fine-dining approach, Gold Standard will lean into counter-service comfort food with a focus on approachability and consistency.

The menu is expected to center around:

• Fried chicken

• Sandwiches

• Fresh-baked biscuits

• Beignets

• Seasonal vegetable dishes

• A small but intentional pastry program

The goal is to create something that works for regular, everyday visits — whether it’s lunch, a quick dinner, or a casual stop-in.

🍽️ Keeping the Creative Spirit Alive

Even though the day-to-day format will be more casual, the team isn’t leaving behind its culinary creativity.

Ownership has shared that occasional supper club-style events could return — offering opportunities to revisit the refined, experimental dishes that Chicory became known for.

So while the new concept shifts toward accessibility, there will still be room for elevated, curated experiences.

📍 Why This Matters for Downtown

Downtown Olympia’s restaurant landscape continues to evolve.

Over the past few years, we’ve seen:

• Closures of long-standing establishments

• New casual concepts stepping in

• A broader shift toward more flexible dining models

Gold Standard represents that transition, adapting to market realities while keeping local ownership and creativity in place.

Instead of a vacant storefront, downtown gets a reinvention.

⏳ What’s Next

An exact opening date hasn’t been announced yet, but anticipation is already building among former Chicory regulars and downtown diners.

For those who appreciated Chicory’s culinary ambition, this next chapter offers something new, and potentially more sustainable long term.

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