This place is the place. It's where my best friend of 43 years--my ride-or-die through everything--and I go for our "dirty breakfast." The servers know us well and usually let us sit and talk for about 40 minutes before we even look at a menu. I order Bloody Marys by the two's, and I always get the same thing: two eggs, bacon, hash browns, and a side of hollandaise sauce... my low-carb love. I eat every bite. I even took my son and his friend there for breakfast when they came over for the Sleep Token concert I didn't get to go to. They loved it. I had a drink, they didn't--they're Y2K kids who have learned from others' experiences and did not join me on that one. It's always a fun time in there, especially on weekends when the big groups come in. Honestly, it's kind of entertaining to just sit back and watch. read more

The staff is the perfect blend of customer forward service. They're friendly, speedy, and attentive! my life has been changed by the house made corned beef here read more

Alfred's Cafe - Nom nom!! - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Christa amazing and always a welcoming. In fact the whole team at Alfred's is like that. The place has a great vibe of regulars and new comers. Having a full bar but not that dingy atmosphere is great as it's got a vibe of neighborhood hangout with a welcoming atmosphere. The food is very good and the selections are varied that you got excellent choices you can't go wrong with. Service is again awesome. So awesome service, great food, solid atmosphere. Perfect trifecta! read more

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

As you walk thru the door you are greeted by curtains that you must walk thru to get into the bar. Then walk thru the bar to most of the table seating. I ordered the loaded grits and felt like I was in the south at first bite. They were done right. Breakfast was solid, not overpriced and came out quick. Funky decor, fast attentive service and solidly executed breakfast - I'll be back! read more

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!

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. read more

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

Alfred's Cafe - Monte Cristo sandwich - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Very interesting cafe. You can tell it's a local favorite, and the staff is very nice. Both me and my husband were not blown away by the food, but the portions were huge and it wasn't bad. We were bummed that they had a walk through a very cute dinner area to where everyone was seated in the bar area. Looks like the dinner area may only be being used for take out? Idk it was just weird to eat breakfast at 9am in a bar. read more

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

Monte Cristo breakfast is perfect. Most restaurants don't serve this offering. Of those that do they cheat and just cook on two sides, rather than 5 sides. Properly served w dusting of powdered sugar and jam this is a beautiful tasty breakfast to even split if you are older and don't eat as much. Served with nice helping of potatoes too and refills of coffee make this place the best around for breakfast choices. Full bar too if desired. The service has always been friendly and fast too. I ate mine before I took a pic but it's nice. Been going here over 20 years! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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The ambience and the gentleman who served my mother and I were pleasant and accommodating. Unfortunately, the food was among the worst I've had in Tacoma. I ordered the fajita omelette, the eggs had had the flavor and consistency of artificial liquid eggs, simply laid over boiled vegetables and room-temperature chicken with a tofu-like texture. My mother ordered the chicken fried steak and couldn't get through more than a few bites; she found it completely flavorless and unappetizing. Perhaps it was just a bad day for the kitchen, But stellar service can only take you so far if the food is disappointing. read more

Great place to go for breakfast. Jamie did an outstanding job as our server. We try to hit this restaurant 5 or 6 times per year even though it isn't close to home. Portions are generous, Food is well prepared and the crowd is a true reflection of Grit City. The building has a unique history and the memorabilia on the walls reflect much of it. Prices are more than fair. Miss it and lose. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Alfred's Cafe - Crab Benedict - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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

Been going here for a few years since Mom moved south to Tacoma. Every time I fly out to the PNW, I take my Mom out for breakfast to a few different joints in Tacoma and Seattle, and Alfred's has become our favorite spot for breakfast. I'm usually torn between the Chorizo gravy over biscuits or chicken fried steak, but the Tamal Omelet is also a winner. I'd probably be happy with a bowl of the chorizo gravy. Mom is pretty much married to the California omelet. The decor is pure Tacoma, and I hope they never change it. One of these trips I'll have to do lunch here. One sour note on our last visit--They recently changed their coffee to a weaker brand, because some people complained it was too strong...mistake. Why bother drinking coffee if it tastes weak? I fear for us all. read more

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. read more

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This little hidden spot is this shit. It has speed, service and superb taste! It has a warm and inviting atmosphere to it. And the food is delicious as well. I've only ordered breakfast items from here but I'm sure everything else is good as well. read more

Alfred's Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Needed a bite to eat before I caught my Amtrak train. Nice basic bar with huge breakfast menu (served all day long) as well as burgers and sandwiches. The wait staff were very attentive and super nice. We'll definitely go back if I find myself here again. read more

First trip to Alfred's, which turned out to be a great choice. The vibe there in the morning was upbeat, and all the employees were pleasant. Our server was amazing. I ordered the blueberry pancakes with bacon. The pancake was loaded with blueberries. Syrup was unnecessary. The bacon was solid. I'd like to return for lunch some time. read more

Chicken Fried Steak (2 eggs, hash browns, sub pancake First off the portion size was abnormally huge! I had enough for two breakfast which is uncommon for me because as a 6'2 225 male I can hold my own in front of a big plate but this plate was colossal. The lady who helped me out at the bar was kind and had some great insight on the menu. The pancake was prepared with love. The chicken fried steak country gravy and chorizo gravy combo was absolutely amazing. I was hesitant on the chorizo but it turned out with the perfect level of spice without drastically changing the dish. Eggs were soft and the potatoes O'Brien was a great intricacy. read more

Alfred's Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Good food for a fair price. Great service and atmosphere. This is the sort of place to come often and bring friends. Food is really good and there's a lot of it. We had the biscuits with sausage gravy and the corned beef hash browns. Sour dough bread was awesome and it was so good to actually get pieces of corned beef and not the usual ground up stuff like the can. Eggs were perfect and the hash browns soft inside and crispy on the outside. The grill here must be well seasoned and clean. Drinks: coffee, Coke products and there is a bar. So cocktails or your heart's desire. Cleanliness: above average Service: above average Restroom: clean TIP: Go to the back where the main seating is. The front is for when it's just really busy. read more

Alfred's Cafe - Sausage gravy with eggs over easy - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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I was in Tacoma and it was time for lunch! Alfred's turned out to be a fantastic place. It's a smallish place with booths and tables complete with a bar. Doesn't have the appearance of a chic diner, but the chef knows how to cook. The buildings appearance did not give the impression of fine dining. And yet, was a great experience. SO had a chicken fried steak topped with a special sauce. My understanding was that it was what had made the dish. My BLT was not your standard fare, the bread alone was a reason to come back again. BLT also included avocado slices. Those slices were perfectly ripe and made the sandwich. Since I do not live in Washington, I probably won't be visiting again very soon. read more

Alfred's Cafe - BLTA on white with fries. - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

After several days of cooking our own breakfast at the AirBNB while in town, we decided to venture out to eat. There are not a lot of options in the part of Tacoma we are staying, but Alfred's café popped up as one. We drove about 15 minutes and found the place. Plenty of free parking adjacent to the building and no wait-we went right in and found a table. The ambience here is definitely divey. The clientele look like they all may be regulars, folks that meet up with their pals for breakfast every day, looking to stay out of trouble. It took several minutes for our server to come over and offer drinks and menus, and then even longer for her to return to take our order. It wasn't busy; she was spending a good amount of time looking through receipts at the nearby register. We almost walked up to her to remind her that we were there, when she finally came back and asked what we were going to have. The food was ok-nothing remarkable. Serving sizes were generous, especially the hash browns. My wife ordered the french toast and said it was very bland and then ended up in the bathroom shortly after. Looking at other reviews, it seems this is hit and miss. Today, for us, was more of an air ball. read more

Alfred's Cafe - the interior of the restaurant - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Visited today and had one of the worst cafe experiences in a while. We waited over 40 minutes for our food, weren't offered water, and when our order finally arrived, it was cold, incorrect, and missing items. When I pointed this out to our server, Jaqueline, she responded with, "you're fine, I'll get to it"... an unnecessarily rude and dismissive comment that really soured the visit. Mistakes happen, and long waits can be forgiven, but the lack of care, service, and basic courtesy was unacceptable. We still ended up paying for the meal, but honestly, the best part of the day was laughing about the whole disaster later with the team over at Dirty Oscar's. Safe to say we won't be back. Edit : 3.5% card charge is illegal!! Please spread the word. read more

I haven't meant to Alfred's in ages! After staying the night at the casino, we decided to swing by and grab some breakfast. We both had eggs Benedict. I chose the vegetarian option, California Benedict, which comes with spinach, tomato, avocado, and of course the English muffin and hollandaise. It was fantastic! I'm not a potato fan, so I just tried one bite of the hash browns, but I'm pretty sure they were good for a hash brown person. The service was great. We got a bottle of sparkling wine and orange juice for mimosas. It makes about four. Super relaxed vibe. Great time. read more

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We sat at the bar on this Friday (the 13th) morning. The service was very prompt, friendly & attentive. My Eggs Benedict was served quickly & it's the best I've had in recent memory! Overall a pleasant place, but hard-driving rock-n-roll was prominent (even at 9am). read more

Alfred's Cafe - The Eggs Benedict was the best (but the hash browns had some serious crunch). - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Food was really good. Service was quick but staff not super friendly. It's definitely not a quiet place, quite loud, but that's to be expected with the bar right there. read more

I was in the area and wanted breakfast at 3pm. I ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs got half chorizo half sausage gravy. It was hot and yummy! I really loved the old school restaurant hash browns, they had the perfect crispy outside without tasting like the grill. I had excellent service. I will be back. read more

We had a great meal at Alfred's Cafe! Easy to locate, reasonable amount of parking, quick access back onto the freeway. I didn't know this place existed, but now that I do, I'd definitely go again! read more

Charming little spot in downtown Tacoma. It's a sit yourself kind of place, so don't hog the doorway. The waitresses are very friendly and personal, will make you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The food is alright, nothing to write home about, but priced well. I highly recommend anything with the chorizo gravy, that was amazing. Also, the toast, the white bread toast is a must have. read more

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Service was good but the food was just blah. Eggs were cold and there was random cheese in my hashbrowns! Hollandaise was also grainy and cold. Got a double Bloody Mary and it was weak, which is ridiculous for $14. read more

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!!!

Surprise find in Tacoma while we were out here running errands for an upcoming wedding. Place doesn't look like much from outside but ok on the inside. The country fried steak I got was pretty great. Non-standard gravy with extra/different seasoning which I really liked. Just about everything with my breakfast was couple of notches above. Whomever is in the kitchen knows how to cook. Too bad I am not in the area otherwise this place would make it into my regular rotation. Recommended. read more

Alfred's Cafe - Chicken fried steak, eggs over easy, wheat toast. - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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.

Thought we'd give it another try it'd been at least ten years, but I thought well maybe since it's still there it's better ‍ nope not at all only gave two stars cuz somehow they've stayed open. Had eggs Benedict and husband had bacon and eggs, way too much packaged hollandaise no flavor. The bartender was nice enough so of course still got a good tip, but we for sure won't go back just very unimpressive. Decor is horrible they could take some time to clean it up a bit, maybe that would help food to taste better. read more