This is my "go to choice" whenever someone wants to go out for coffee, I know that their drinks will be superb. They make their syrups inhouse, and you can tell, even a basic caramel latte tasted like the most delicate, handcrafted drink. They have fun seasonals, they're a hit or miss obviously based on your preferences, but I love them all so far. My go to drink pairing is a cardamon and ginger latte. The inside is SO HOMEY. It's rare to find coffee shops that haven't succumbed to the hospital white aesthetic, so this is so refreshing on the head. It is the ideal shop to study in. The cups and plates are my favorite thing about this place. The cups are handmade and just so stinking cute. The baristas are so welcoming every single time I come in, they look like they just love their job and love to chat with the customers. The outside of the shop is a mint green which really throws me off because the inside is so cute. The parking situation is a little limited as well, there's a few parking spots near the shop and the rest is street parking. They have a large selection of pastries and some food but know that if you come in the afternoon there probably won't be much left, they go pretty quick. Amazing shop, it's a different aesthetic than what most shops are but it feeds that "homey" craving that I have when I want to study at a coffee shop. read more

Beware Coffee - Handmade mugs! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Every cup of coffee that has been sipped from Beware has been a delight. I like to view myself as some sort of coffee connoisseur and I can 100% say that this place takes pride in what they do. The wait is a little long and I feel that is because they take their time with each cup they make. Seating is scarce so if you plan to enjoy your cup inside, do come in when they open because it fills up really quick. My only recommendation if they look into the reviews is to remove the center table and put 2 more 2 seater tables if it still allows within capacity. Never change. Your coffee is great. read more

Beware Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great vibes, amazing coffee, and tasty treats! I need to come back and try every pastry available cause wow! Great seating but it can get crowded quick due to popularity. Service was quick and staff was super friendly! Thanks Beware! read more

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What a place .... The most cozy and a beautiful coffe shop . All drinks I took were amazing and I really liked the ambiance of hello color . It was giving a warm and cozy vibe. Service was quick . Just loved the place and coffe were amazing a must try place read more

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we're visiting & it's just such a cute coffee shop! i'm in love with the decor and just how cute their work area behind the counter is! the coffee itself was tasty and rich, and they had their own list of special lattes as well. the baristas were all so kind & patient while our group decided what to get. they answered all our questions, and was happy with all our selections! read more

Beware Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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I've been in twice in the last two weeks -- I really love it here. It's got the sweetest vibe with butter yellow walls, macrame tapestries, and handmade ceramic coffee cups. They also make their own syrups which has gotten kinda rare in Tacoma and which I love, especially since they're creative with their flavors. I particularly love the smoky syrup which is featured in the Lapsang Suchong Latte. The barista had described it as "almost savory." I wouldn't go that far but it certainly was different and I LOVED it. The only downside is that there isn't always room to sit on a weekend morning, but it's a small price to pay. read more

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Always a treat coming here! I do love their iced matcha latte so very much. Their pastries are delicious, warm, and makes you want another. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The vibe inside is very chill and casual with a lot of natural lighting. Very PNW. There are tables and chairs to choose from if you're casually dining in. Or take your food/beverages to go. It can get crowded in the mornings and weekends, but still a great place to start your day. There's neighborhood parking, street parking, and limited parking right in front. Very warm and inviting establishment. read more

Partridge coffee with pear juice and other flavors- seasonal, yum. I learned the syrups and other flavors are homemade. Friendly, wonderful coffee, amazing little pastry treats, decent breakfast sandwiches. read more

Beware Coffee - The Partridge latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Such a happening spot on a Sunday. I hadn't been in a few years, and I tried the log cabin tea - it was AMAZING. I'm a tea gal, and I've never had a smoky tea before. Highly recommend. Also so many kind folks working read more

Beware Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Customer service was top tier during my visit today! Staff was very patient and amazing to talk to. Today I tried The Patridge iced latte - their syrups are made in house, this one has cardamom and pear, unique. Honestly, I love trying different things, but this was a little too sweet for my liking and the flavor profile was too much to enjoy my apple turnover-croissant pastry. The latte is very creamy and the quality of the flavors/coffee is good, but next time I'll stick to a regular latte. Overall, I am still on the quest for the best Tacoma coffee spot during my visit here (See my profile for other cofffee shops I've tried in the Tacoma area). EDIT: I was informed this is a "no risk" coffee shop, and made me a new drink I tried a rose and white chocolate latte - which was way too kind! Braxton, Tima and Jeff were amazing! Thank you for such superb customer service. read more

Beware Coffee - Apple turnover croissant with The Partridge iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Beautiful breakfast sandwich on croissant elevated by chives on top. Great latte. Wonderful ambiance. read more

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By far, my favorite coffee shop in Tacoma! First, the staff are always friendly and great to talk to. Second, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. however, I admit seating can be scarce as it is always busy. And most importantly, the coffee is amazing. They use Herkimer beans, local roaster from Seattle. their drinks are all around very impressive and I also believe they make all their syrups from scratch. They make the best mocha I have ever had. Keep up the great work! read more

Here's what I loved about this coffee shop: the coffee is really good. So are the croissants and hot chocolate. The staff is friendly amd welcoming. The ambience is really chill and has unique characteristics. I can totally come back here again. Highly recommend it! read more

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Cute coffee shop and somewhere to lounge or chat. It's got a bright and homey atmosphere -- kind of reminds me of "grandmas kitchen" with some of her grandkids hip touches. They have seasonal drinks as well! They make their own unique syrups and little assortment of baked goods. They use local beans from a roaster in Seattle and up for purchase as well. The workers are always so nice! read more

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The staff and environment are very welcoming. I enjoyed my vanilla latte and will try the pastries next time I stop by. Thanks read more

Beware Coffee - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Sometimes I don't want to write long descriptions of why some place is great. You should just experience it for yourself. This joint reminds me of Portland in the early 2000s. It's all just over the top great. read more

This place is all around "WOW" !!! The location itself leaves more to be desired, but don't judge this book by its surroundings. My husband and I both ordered a drink off the winter warmers menu. I got the ginger bread latte and my husband got "The Partridge". Both drinks were delicious. Service was helpful and friendly. Our barista answered all of our questions and made suggestions when asked. When our drinks came out they were served in a unique ceramic coffee mug with "beware coffee" printed on each. I loved that each mug was different and made you feel at home. Our coffees were filled the the brim and walking them back to our table without destroying the coffee art was no easy undertaking so my only suggestion would be to have the staff carry those beautiful drinks to the tables. read more

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One of the things that immediately drew me to this place was the lighting. My husband and I walked in and it had the cutest Christmas decorations and custom "Beware" decorations. Katie, at the register, was so helpful in recommending pastries and lattes. When she and the other employees found out we were from out of town, they went above and beyond to recommend restaurants, bars, and other breakfast spots. We had the best time and highly recommend this for coffee, service, and especially quality! read more

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Great tasting coffee. Not a lot of seating area so try to go in a little early because this place gets busy. Overall friendly staff and beautiful latte art. We will try to go back next time for the in room dining experience. Parking is street and some areas on the side of building. This is a corner coffee shop located on McKinley Rd. read more

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Very friendly baristas and creative specials. Space is small so it can get loud but the drinks were very good.

Ambiance - A cozy setting with adorable coffee mugs/cups. Ideal for a day when it's raining or cold. Ordered a "Flat White" the coffee and milk ratio was perfectly balanced. The espresso was smooth, rich, and balanced. I think this is one of the finest coffees I've ever had in Seattle or Washington. Without a doubt, I will return for the cute mugs and coffee. read more

Beware Coffee - Flat White - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Coffee, so good. Warm and cozy inside. Great treats. We come out of our way on the weekends.

This place blew me away. I knew when I pulled up to a line out the door that it was gonna be great. Got through the line quickly, got the partridge latte that has pear juice in it. It felt like a very special drink and clearly made with care- the homemade syrups reflect that. The mugs are to die for and so is the ambiance in general. The breakfast sandwich was obviously made to order and the gruyere cheese really was delicious. The staff were so friendly and working their BUTTS off. hats off all around read more

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This place serves a mean cup of coffee and they know how to present it! Buckstars only wishes it could serve a brew this good. Not to mention, the service is friendly too. Best of all, it's practically at my back door! Their only issue is, the building is a bit dilapidated and needs outlets for devices. Otherwise, an excellent place to get your caffeine fix! read more

We tried the partridge iced and a seasonal drink with star anise and they were both so unique and tasty. The breakfast sandwhich and savory scone with the perfect additions. read more

Beware Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

In the a city full of coffee shops I'm sooo glad we made our way to this one. A bit away from the city center but super worth it. All of the employees at the shop are super nice, the atmosphere is open and pleasant, and the coffee and pastries were amazing. I wish I was staying in Tacoma longer to come back tomorrow... but the beans I got from them will have to do. read more

Great tea and other drinks! The place was busy when we went so the only seat were by the window l, which was a little warm

Fire single origin pour over in a dope space with even cooler people, appreciate cool spaces like this that still make good coffee and pastries. read more

Truly the best coffee shop I have ever been to! Creative drinks, beautiful atmosphere, and such incredibly kind staff! read more

Beware Coffee - Partridge latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

We stopped here and immediately liked this place. Customer service was very friendly. Egg croissant sandwich hit the spot! The coffee we really enjoyed as well. They even brought it all to our table. We'll definitely be back if in the area again. Great find! read more

I love how their in-house mugs and presentation. I got tea today but can't wait to try their coffee! The barista was friendly and brought out the tea to my table. read more

Beware Coffee - Mint tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Best Americanos I've found in Tacoma. Staff are very friendly, professional and they remember my name and my interests. Also Macrina Bakery Morning Glories!! Go. The ambiance is bright and cheerful. read more

I'm that unique beast- an adult who hates coffee. Friends always want to meet at coffee shops, so I spend my fair share of time in coffee shops anyway. I met a friend here recently, and it was a great experience. I chose this based on location and reviews. When we arrived, it was pretty busy, but we were able to snag a few seats in the window. The hot chocolate was good, and my friend enjoyed their coffee drink. We got vanilla and chocolate croissants. I wasn't a huge fan of them (especially not a fan of the chocolate filling), but my friend liked them. The vibe is cool, and the location is great. read more

Beware...Slowest coffee shop ever. I love coffee shops and I don't expect local shops to produce 100 drinks per half hour like Starbucks but this one was moving at glacial pace as Miranda Priestly would say. They weren't even short staffed. I've been here twice and the second time I just knew the 15 minutes line would almost amount to 20 minutes waiting for one drink, and I couldn't subject myself to that. Either don't come here on a weekend or come in when you plan to spend 3 hours at a coffee shop, 1 hour allotted to get your drink. They seem to have a lot of regulars but doesn't seem like if you're a new patron expect to be treated like an outsider. read more

Got coffee with my friend:) I loved the different beautiful ceramic mugs they had for different drinks. The parking wasn't so bad and I loved the energy of the staff! read more

Staff is so kind and the coffee was delicious! We tried a gluten free scone and it was amazing! read more

Beware Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great coffee and friendly staff. It was super cute and seemed very popular. My daughter and I ordered our drinks and sat inside for a while. Highly recommend! read more

Everything I've had is amazing and the stuff is SO friendly and nice and always recommends new and exciting things. Love the rosemary fancy sweet, unlike any coffee I've ever had. Love the homemade syrups and attention to detail read more

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Today will be my fourth time visiting Beware Coffee and has now become my Sunday ritual for the mornings. My daughter recently started playing tournament softball and her practices are for three hours on Sundays. We live 30 minutes from her practice center so driving home and coming back is just not in the cards. Luckily our first round I pinged Beware randomly here on Yelp and am so glad I made it my first stop. I have been greeted with kindness, patience, and warmth with each of my visits that have last around 2 hours as I usually camp out in a spot to relax. Delicious pastries and hot drinks have made the time fly as I enjoy the music gently playing in the background or listen to something myself. Today has been a wonderful dill scone and my new favorite London fog tea with oat milk. It's not decaf like I'm supposed to have but I'll deal with it for the flavors and opportunity to enjoy some quiet time. Hopefully I'll be able to bring my wife along with me soon as it has the coffee shop vibe she has wanted as well. Munching on another bite of scone, I will once again highly recommend making this a stop to sit and relax or grab something to go. read more

Beware Coffee - London fog and half a dill scone, it was hard to stop eating to grab a picture. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Bit of a wait to get food/coffee here even when there isn't a line but their pastries, sandwiches and coffee are all of super quality and the prices are comparable to other places in the area. Lots of seating, decent amount of parking in the area and good service. Overall, great if you're in the area. read more