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    Alfred's Cafe

    3.9 (339 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    ALFRED'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Faran S.

    Let me tell you this was one of the best breakfasts I've had. The deal breaker for me was the Obrien taters those were cooked perfect and my chicken fried steak was awesome and the gravy tasted awesome. If we ever come back to the tacoma area we will be back here to eat again because it's that good.

    Monte Cristo sandwich
    Elisabeth D.

    Service was friendly and fast. Server did not miss a thing and was attentive. Delicious food every time.

    Well aged!!!
    Auburn Trojans R.

    Old place but quaint. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Old classmate lunch. Three got breakfast( it looked great, huge portions and they gave a thumbs up) while my buddy and I opted for sandwiches. He had a club and needed one to whack this monster down. Plenty of food, well made and visual masterpieces. Loaded with fries. I opted for the Philly Cheesesteak and was not disappointed. Came with fries that were good but more like shoestrings and took the appeal down a notch. All in all a nice meal.

    Fun for all ages.
    Lori C.

    An establishment with such a rich history, all the way back to the 1920's. Be sure to check out the woodwork in the bar. A great menu with so many unique and traditional items. Service is great and they don't leave you waiting for ever to eat. They are accustomed to being BUSY. Great decor and fun music. Perfect Brunch local, just don't come all dressed up. It's low key, fun and delish.

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    Michele G.

    Oh wow this little diner was a true gem to find. The food was outstanding the atmosphere was awesome and the place was packed. Prices were great for the amout of food you get. The food well the biscuits and gravy were so good. I recommend this little place to anyone that is over here. Will be coming back sometime in the future.

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    Great food... good service... great price. The place was packed which was a key indicator that we needed to try it out. I asked the server (Rozalin was the name on the bill) for a recommendation and she was kind and helpful. Really happy with this choice!

    Crab Benedict
    Morgan N.

    There are good and bad things about Alfred's. The building itself is very old so it has a smell to it, not unlike a public bathroom. The servers are very nice and helped us right away. The sodas tasted great and the food was good. I got the crab Benedict special and would rate it 7/10 because the crab was small bits and didn't taste awesome and had 2 shells in it. We also got two burgers and chicken strips. All the burgers except the Frisco burger listed cheese so my husband got that one because he's lactose intolerant. It came with cheese. It was insanely loud in there. The music is at a 10 and people are yelling to each other to communicate. They also charge 3.5% if you use a credit card.

    Always like sitting at the bar. Perfect!!!
    Greg S.

    Service at the bar is great so far. Gotta good feeling. Ordered CFS & E of course. Wish I could have a bloody. The guy next to me is enjoying one. CFT&e ***** Service ***** Bar customer interaction ***** Bar tender ***** Quality ***** Stuffed, perfect meal. Looking forward to trying the bloody. Will be back next time in town.

    Breakfast Burrito

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    Great food!!! Historic place with reasonable comfort food. Looks like a great place for a beer!

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    Had a great time there! Went last Sunday. Server was having a rough day, but kept smiling! I had the chili omelette, it was delicious!

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    Cool atmosphere. We enjoyed our breakfast. I want to go back and try something else now

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    Great staff, cold beer, wonderful place. Go ans tip well. Much better than the other options around.

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    1 year ago

    My eggs Benedict was great... service was good as well. Environment was sub par there's a little smell but this is a staple in Tacoma!!!

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    Had an all day sporting event at the Tacoma Done. Headed to Alfred's for a break. Good dinner food. The staff and service were great.

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