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Tacoma's 6th Ave: Coffee House Row
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1. Caffe Dei
Excellent vibe, delectable coffee and tea, bomb sandwiches and breakfast.
Coffee house food can be so hit and miss. You never know what you're walking into...well, to prepare you: drop dead meatless sandwiches. My kids love the grilled cheese -…More »
2. Satellite Coffee Co.
Satellite strikes again with a new location INSIDE of Masa Restaurant. I never dreamed I'd visit Masa this much in my life! They do have a window, though...
Sara is here a lot jamming out the drinks and she is a fantastic barista. On this stupidly…More »
3. Metronome Coffee
Just a love note to say THANK YOU, Metronome, for doing the Groupon thang! More than anything, I hope it only adds to your large following, but thanks also from a regular.
Even though I'm a punch card ho, I respect that you don't do them. Thanks…More »
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1/24/2011
This is the cosmopolitan-style coffee house vibe Tacoma didn't have and needed. A welcome addition… Read more »
4. Valhalla Coffee
As mentioned by others, amazing roaster....my husband is a fan of the Ethiopian Harrar ($15 bag). I am your basic wanna be Euro trash of the 80's, so I love my espresso drinks. And I appreciate that Valhalla doesn't do fluffy drinks...this is for…More »
5. A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist & Cafe Latte
Ahhhh...the Northwest. This is a good example of our more eccentric side. Is it a Tacoma thang to have espresso and flowers in the same joint (see Grassis)?
My daughter and I walked into this little house on 6th, next door to Orange Vintage, and I…More »
6. Beyond the Bridge Cafe - CLOSED
I hate to admit it, but I came in with the worst expectations of Beyond the Bridge. I'm a snob, dammit...a dive loving snob? Yes. The clientele that usually circles BBC is not my cup of tea. I'm not into hippie coffee shops. We can all agree…More »
7. Bluebeard Coffee Roasters
A good cup of joe that doesn't assert itself ahead of the pack in any way on a street jammed with coffee houses. It's tough coming to turf that's already owned: Valhalla, Metronome, Caffe Dei, and Satellite - just to name some - are locally owned,…More »
8. Shakabrah Java
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 572-2787
Categories:
Vegetarian,
American (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
My concern and rating is mostly with the coffee, because when you call yourself a Java House around here, you are aiming high. So here is my bottom line anecdote:
A customer walks up to pour herself some water and says to the barista, "I LOVE your…More »
9. Java Fusion
Bottom line: if you're in the area around lunch time, this little spot is safe for an average lunch and a cup a joe for under $10. The menu is basic, with tuna melt and the like, all done with a non-descript efficiency one can neither fault nor…More »
10. Starbucks
I can barely bring myself to give anything in this chain more than one star because I consider them soul sucking, and any true Seattlite should not forgive the owner for selling the Sonics....
...but the baristas here are friendly and efficient, and…More »
Recently updated lists from Jay S.
Bakery Wars: Tacoma (6)Ok, I just used the title to get your attention. There aren't many real, sole proprietor bakeries in Tacoma.And the best cakes in the city are made at Old Milwaukee, where you'll never SEE a pastry on display. You know something's afoot when you gotta order a la speakeasy. Pat is a major sugar addiction pimp. This list is seriously under construction. Here's where you can find the (baked) goods: |
A contrast in burgers (2)Here are two burgers from Tacoma - I just wanted to study the contrasts. For me, it's not the cost as much as the intention, attention to detail and quality. |
Greedy for Toys (5)Inspired by Dru from Vancouver BC - I decided to start working on my favorite toy store list...this is very much under construction because I don't have reviews of Wacko or Gama Go or Giant Robot...how is that possible? I shall soon fix that... |
A Slice of Main Street, Vancouver BC - for US visitors (10)The whole Main Street drag is quite a hoppin' scene: diverse, funky, excellent and mainly local businesses. When I say "diverse" - I mean it in every way - not just the life styles and ethnicities, but the range of goods & services as well. Here's a taste - just a sample - of what's in one small section - around the 4300 block!! |
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Tacoma, WA
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