Nothing beats a Mike's Deluxe! Well, aside from pairing it with a freshly baked cookie…read more If it's lunch you're after, MSM is a great choice. Make sure you call ahead to order if you're short on time. This popular Tacoma favorite is always busy for the lunch rush. The staff is always up for the challenge, making fresh, tasty sandwiches with a smile. No matter your tastes, they have something you will surely love. Aside from great in house made food, they also have a great selection of drinks, snacks and chips to go along with your lunch. I have been eating here for over 25 years and have never had a bad experience. Don't let the building fool you, the food will bring you back for years to come

You can tell it's under new ownership. The quality of the…read morefood has gone down hill. This used to be the best sandwich in Tacoma, but I would say go somewhere else. The bread is dry, the meat quality is sub par. It's a long wait time for nothing great.

All I can say is Ooooh Myyyy GAWD These Sandwiches Are…read moreAMAZING! You can tell they use quality products and that they put Love into their food, you can taste it. Highly recommend if you want a good Sandwich.

Food: 3/5 Service: 1/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Service is SLOW, like we waited for 45 mins for four sandwiches. There was hardly anybody in there and several people came after us and left before us, super frustrating. Looks like they are doing the best they can, but give people a heads up if something that should take 15-20 is going to take double or triple that. Ambiance is lacking, there's a few tables and a a fridges for drinks. The food, it's a sandwich, nothing to write home about. We had the momma Mia, the deluxe and the Philly. Also, for the record, there was a hair in Kid 2's sandwich, we are on our way out of town and couldn't go back but that was a bummer. The meat is freshly shaved and all the veggies appear to be pretty fresh as well. Meatballs on the meatball sub were substantially large, so if ordering that, make sure you have a fork in the bag too.

I keep giving it a chance but every time it just gets worse and worse. Went on Saturday. I liked…read more(past tense) the buttermilk EGG bacon biscuit. It's not exactly cheap but was SO satisfying with that FRESH egg. It hasn't looked right lately and I didn't get one. Finally I straight asked the clerk if they were using processed liquid eggs now and she said yes. You have got to be kidding me? The whole attraction was the REAL EGG. Tastes like ass when you use liquid commercially processed eggs. It is NOT the same. That's why McDs sells so many Egg McMuffins cuz it has a real eggs. Marlenes is really beginning to suck on a lot of fronts. I did get a grab-and-go of garlic salmon and beef meatloaf which were good. I come for the house made food. If I want crap in a can I can get it at Whole Foods and at least they still have real eggs.

Stopped here on the way from Portland to Seattle for a bathroom break and a lunch! I will say- this…read moreis not the best place to stop for something quick. I was excited about the deli, but 90% of it was cold items that needed to be heated up. They looked good, but didn't make for a good car snack. The only real grab and go thing is the sandwiches, which took about 20 min to make. I also felt like the reviews overhyped the gluten free baked goods. I only saw gluten free chocolate cupcakes, but had hoped for more. A good, clean stop for anyone who needs some quality food without the stress of a full grocery store, but didn't meet my needs as well as I had hoped. If I needed a fabulous dish to bring home and heat up, this would have been perfect.

Daughter and I were looking for a quiet place to sit down and talk while having a snack after a…read morewalk through the rain at Wright's Park. We saw this little sandwich shop we hadn't seen before and decided to check it out. The atmosphere is very nice, casual, and comfortable. It looks like it would be good to sit and do homework, have lunch with some friends, or go to a casual brunch with family. There are lots of seating choices: a couch and comfy chairs, high tables and stools, and regular tables. One table had a puzzle started you could work on and there were lots of games and books you could use. You order at the counter, they deliver food to your table and there is a place to bus your own table. The beverage menu included coffee and alcoholic beverages. They offered sandwiches, crepes, pastries and soup. We ordered coffee, a pastry, soup, and order of crepes to be eaten there. The coffee was fine served in a nice mug. The cookie was large but packaged in a plastic bag that would have been ok if we had been a to go order. But we were eating there so we either had to put it directly on the table or on the plastic bag. The tomato soup was very tasty, creamy with a little kick of spice. It had occasional chunks of tomato and visible pieces of basil. All of this goodness was overshadowed because it was served in a small ramekin, the type cooks use to portion food when they are preparing a recipe. It appeared we were getting a large taste of soup instead of a cup of soup. For some reason I assumed the savory crepes would be fresh and warm, but instead my order was made with premade cold crepes loosely wrapped around the mostly cheese filling. Taken as a whole we left disappointed. The atmosphere was nice enough that I will try this place again and try something else. I hope for better because it looks like it could be a great place to eat and hang with friends.

We were going to Poquitos on Division but looks like that place fell prey to the Tacoma curse. A…read morelot of places don't hang around too long and that spot in particular has seemed hard to keep in business. But then we looked cross the street on 1st, where there used to be an Anthem, and even though it was already 6pm, this sandwich shop was still open and...there was a BINGO game happening. Whaddya know? So we took a peak in and they were not only serving sandwiches but they also had a cooler full of microbrews and kombuchas, beer on tap, wine, and a whole list of cocktails made from prosecco and other non-hard liquors like Amaro. Truly something for everyone. So we gave our order to the sweet human at the counter and took our seats I'm not kidding, my Amaro sour was one of the best cocktails I've had in a while in Tacoma and so were the pretzel sticks. I want my cocktails cold, tart, and refreshing with a little kick of funk or herbs and I want my pretzels salty. You wouldn't think that's such a high bar to clear but you'd be surprised. Sandwich Starr nailed it. Our Zatan sandwich was tasty but even though the bread felt a little stale. Otherwise the decor is kinda '90s coffee house and they've got bingo! Overall, this is an odd spot but the drinks are really good and it's got heart and it's the heart that makes it Tacoma.

Incredible hidden gem with crazy good bahn mi and wonderfully fresh drinks with awesome flavors…read more Very friendly and welcoming :)

Finally had the chance to stop by here this morning and by far one of the best Banh Mi sandwiches…read moreI've ever had bread on the outside is crispy but the inside is soft I got the combination sandwich and it was filled with meats nice veggie toppings the jalapeños had the perfect spice and the ladies behind the counters were nice will definitely come back and get more. Also usually 2 would fill me up from other places but just one of these did it for me. I definitely want to try their sugarcane drinks next with a sandwich! :)

As soon as you walk in, there is a friendly vibe. The staff was so attentive- offering samples…read morebefore we even had to ask. The prices are also so reasonable and the topping options are plentiful! We can't wait to go back for the deli part of the location! My 9-year old loved it too which is a double win!!!

It's so unfortunate that the place has closed down. Their…read moresandwiches are amazing and they had such a welcoming atmosphere to them.

Well done! Bagels were very delicious. Today was my first time here, been trying to get here a…read morewhile and finally did. It seems like the community knows about Howdy Bagel because it was full of energy and the spirit of tacoma. The guest who was in here gave me recommendations, and even recommendations for other places in the community too. Back to the bagels...... all I need to say is please try this place for yourself! My pics will do you no justice, the flavor profile is absolutely amazing! The lox in a box and the Grit city Lox was my absolute faaaavorite! But all in all, everything I got was amazing. Ambiance was cute! Decor and seating in the middle of the city. Parking lot in the back, if you can't find street parking.

Was finally about to hit this spot, one of the few bagel spots around Northern Washington I haven't…read morechecked out. Mostly street parking around here, I never have an issue but I often come in off-hours. Might be tough or need to go a bit farther during rush hours. The vibes here are amazing! Lots of well-curated local pantry goods, merch, cozy indoor seating and extremely warm and friendly service. As for the bagels, they're very OK. Extremely tough outer skin with more chew than I'd like and the interior is fine in terms of flavor and subpar in terms of texture (I want something fluffier or more pillowy inside). I tried a pastrami sandwich there where they add pepperoncinis and it gave it a surprising acidic quality that I liked but probably wouldn't get again. Worth coming for the vibes alone andd to check it out for yourself at least!

The honey baked ham with extra glaze is where it is at, unbelievable. In Texas this is a staple and…read moreit appears not too many folks know what they have here. After buying a quarter bone in h to share with friends during the holidays, I had to go back and get another to share with the friend who didn't get none the first go round. We all know sharing is caring. Anyway, I tried one of the sandwiches for the first time and it was better than most sandwiches from shops that are more visited. The sandwich was hot and even had a nice cheese pull with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The owner, Ron is from Texas and his kindness and hospitality is immeasurable. He is very receptive to all and got along great with every person that walked into his quaint and very clean store.

I went in just about 11am. The guy was so rude. I had never been to one before, I asked what came…read moreon a sandwich. he said pick a sandwich then I will tell you what comes on it. I was having trouble reading the menu.. I said just mayo and ham.."what..no bread " I said I did want bread..white. he says we don't have white . I saw soup on the menu, I asked what kind of soup did they have. we don't offer soup anymore. I doubt I will ever go back there. he didn't seem rude to the other people who came in.

I've been wanting to hit this place up for a long time. Every time I drive by there is a line…read morepretty much out to the street. My buddy asked if I wanted to go out for coffee so obviously I snuck in. Service was great but little tip from me is to get an add shot. Coffee tastes great. Got my normal oat milk vanilla latte. Setting is a little tight and cozy. Even though all the seats were taken at about 9am it was still pretty quiet. Would and will definitely be coming back.

The Best Place for Sandwiches and Coffee! Friendly and helpful service in a cute little shop …read more All the sandwiches are yummy!

We found this place when our son had an appointment in the medical building. We arrived early and…read morewe all felt a bit famished. The owner of this place is so amazing. They offer sandwiches, salads, pastries, fruit, drinks (hot or cold). We got coffees and this coffee is a strong pick up kind. It was a brew and it did not need a shot of espresso. The price was very reasonable. My husband and son love pastries. I love the coffee. I will update this review when I come during lunch. And I found out it delivers so I am excited. This place considers everyone's diet when the menu was created and I am confident that owner will accommodate you with no problem. This place is small and kind of hidden and it can easily get missed unless you have to go in the Allenmore Medical B building. I am confident that you will not be disappointed.

Small deli with hot food options like breakfast sandwiches, burgers, and sandwiches. Enter via…read moreEntrance 9 from S. 19th St parking lot. Not to be confused with Cafe Inspire which you enter from S.Union, Entrance 3