I am just reaffirming how much we love Sana'a Cafe and the sweets in their food case at the…read morecounter. It always seems like some new discovery awaits for this category here and it's always delicious. Coffee drinks remain amazing, creative and unique especially for the area that doesn't delve into the specifics that this place does. On our latest visit we had some amazing sweets that involved pistachio and once again it doesn't disappoint. So very delicious. Still five stars all of the way and I don't see that changing anytime soon!

Excellent coffee. And they have Turkish coffee, which I haven't seen in awhile and have missed…read more Selection of pastries far superior to anywhere else I've been. Always seems busy but I'm always able to find a place to sit and despite all the business, not too loud to have a conversation. The interior decorations and the seating arrangements make for an especially enjoyable place to take a pause in your day. And last, but not least, the staff are low key but approachable and not impatient with questions.

Wanted some good coffee this morning and hit up Bluebeard…read more They are a roaster but they sell their own coffee in the cafe. The coffee is great and the sweets make the experience whole. Service is excellent and helpful. It's a nice quiet relaxing place, no rushing just relaxing and enjoying a good coffee. You want a good wait no Great cup of coffee then pass all the chain places and find this place as you will not be disappointed.

For the most part the coffee tastes good, and I really enjoy their canned nitro cold brew to go. I…read morealso really like that they switched the bakery distributor from Macrina Bakery (nothing wrong with them, just tired of seeing their stuff at every other local coffeeshops) to Tacoma owned Three Hearts Bakery. Recco's: Pour over, Nitro cold brew if they have that on tap, and baked goods by Three Hearts Bakery Cons: Service is a hit or miss at this new location. Being on STW (that is short for South Tacoma Way), I think this location has huge potential for attracting non-locals compared to their 6th Ave location (already established local reputation with regulars), hopefully they staff up to create more flexibility because a lot of times they're backed up on orders especially early mornings due to several crowd rolling in from Howdy Bagel across the street, they're also a bit stoic when it comes to simple greetings. Cortado is one of my favorite coffee drinks but I will not order from this location, today I ordered it with almond milk (which, for cortado of less than 4oz, the portion of milk is not very much but I paid a kidney for it, its my fault) it was $6.07. The barista did provide a tip for next time if I'm looking for a more fuller 8oz drink, I can go for a Flat White. I visit both of their locations fairly regularly and do appreciate this STW location that is closer to me. Parking is on street and has never given any problem finding a spot nearby. Great offerings of seasonal coffee drinks, and I enjoy coming here very early before the crowd hits.

This coffee shop is located in a great space. There were so many people lounging and working late…read morein the evening when I visited. The coffee is also very good. Please come and create your own adventure.

I came here on 2 different days during Valentine's Day weekend. We tried a Valentine's Day latte…read more(6/10) it was fine. happy cheeks (4/10) it literally tastes like milk with sugar. Coffee flight (6/10) it was fine, I only liked 2 out of 4 which was the macchiato and the latte. cappuccino was 2/10. One thing we loved that made us come back was the marionberry cheese danish. It was so good 10000/10 The girls were super nice and friendly! The vibe was good.

This is my "go to choice" whenever someone wants to go out for coffee, I know that their drinks…read morewill 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.

Every cup of coffee that has been sipped from Beware has been a delight. I like to view myself as…read moresome 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.

We enjoyed our black sesame einspanner's so much, that after enjoying them while shopping through…read morePal Do World, we directly returned and tried more delicious drinks. It's a family owned business, and each member we interacted with were kind and informative. The atmosphere is clean, current and comfortable.

Ordered delivery because I needed a pick me up. Can't comment on service or ambiance, but I feel…read moretheir Vietnamese drinks (namely coffee) are tasty while the tea is just alright. Sample size of one drink each, so take it with a grain of salt. House Green Milk Tea w/ Boba - a very basic green milk tea. Tea was slightly floral, not too sweet, and balanced with the milk. Boba was chewy but lacked flavor. Would probably skip boba here in favor of their other drinks like the einspanners. Black Sesame Einspanner - black sesame cream was smooth and the actual black sesame slowly dropped to the bottom, since grounded sesame will result in physical bits. Slightly sweet but not too much. Similar sweetness with the coffee, a solid ca phe with a perfect amount of condensed milk added to soften the bitterness. Solid drink, would love the black sesame on a tea drink because I chugged the coffee and do not need that much caffeine.

Jodo Tea had their one year anniversary back in April. To celebrate their anniversary, they had a…read morebuy one, get one free deal! I don't come here often, but the times I have, it's always a friendly and positive interaction with the employees. Since the last time I visited, they have a few mini claw machines inside. Still keeping up with their simple and clean interior! After finishing a workout at LA Fitness, my sister and I walked over to order a Strawberry Matcha and Hokkaido Dream with boba. The Strawberry Matcha is made with 2% milk, but can be substituted with oat milk for an extra 50¢. The Hokkaido Dream is a creamy black milk tea with caramel and vanilla. These two drinks are in their signature tea portion of the menu, minus the boba. My sister added the topping to her drink. Both drinks were delicious in their own way.

I saw a TikTok a month or so ago posted by the owners of Jodo Tea saying they recently opened but…read morehaven't had much customers. So I commented, asking if they had Thai tea (blended) and they replied they did... So finally being in the area, stopped by today and glad I did! When we walked in, I was glad to see that there were customers and am hopeful service has picked up for them because based on service and product - this is a much needed addition to the area! I, of course, ordered a Thai tea blended drink with brown sugar boba. It was flavorful and blended perfectly - no chunks of ice or undistributed flavor (where all the flavor sinks to the bottom and there's none left once you get towards the end of the drink). The flavor was uniform throughout. My only issue was the drink was overly sweet but being my first time trying, I didn't think to ask for it less sweet but next time I definitely would order at 50% less sweetness. The brown sugar boba were fresh and chewy. Overall, glad Jodo is a little closer to me and in the Tacoma area as my original go to was in Puyallup and that's a far drive just for boba. Definitely recommend and would be back to try other drinks!

Always good to support this cozy little cafe. This time, I…read moretried a few new breads. The raisin and walnut bread was especially good when toasted with some butter--just as the owner recommended. It was delicious. I usually enjoy the salt bread on its own, but this time I tried the salt bread with red bean. The buttery, salty bread paired with the sweet red bean created a really nice balance. The owner always kind and welcoming. I arrived a bit late on this visit, so I didn't order coffee. But next time I'll definitely come earlier to try their new ube latte.

I stopped by Coffee Kitchen in Tacoma and was so pleasantly surprised! I ordered their strawberry…read morematcha and honestly, this might be one of the best matcha's I've ever had. Instead of using syrup like most places, they blend it with real strawberry purée, and you can absolutely taste the difference. It's fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet. The shop has a cozy, inviting vibe, and the owner was super friendly and quick. You can tell they take pride in their drinks and ingredients. If you're a matcha lover (or just love a good strawberry moment), do yourself a favor and try their strawberry matcha. They have different desserts and sandwiches available as well which I can't wait to try soon! Coffee Kitchen just jumped to the top of my Tacoma favorites!

Parking: limited parking lot; may need to park in the street…read more Experience: I was visiting the area and stopped in to pass time while i waited to meet a friend for dinner. Surprisingly cute venue and the service was impeccable! 5/5 Cardigan Latte, so delicious! I'll be sure to stop in the next time I'm in the area!

I stopped here on a recommendation from a friend. My cardamom latte was very solid! Good quality…read moreespresso with a nice balance of flavors. I always appreciate when a coffee shop serves drinks in real glasses/mugs, which they do here. The service was fast and the employee I spoke to was very nice. My only complaints are the parking lot and that, like most coffee places, it's a little expensive. The parking lot is truly miserable to park in. Super tight and precarious, and my car is a pretty averaged size SUV. You're better off street parking on the busy road it's on and walking. There's seating inside, but not tons. Limited options on a Friday morning that I went. Other than these (admittedly small) complaints, this is a nice coffee shop and I'd definitely stop by again next time I'm in the area. Always nice to support a local place over the big chains.

I absolutely love this place! Their coffee is the best and the homemade syrups are amazing. Staff…read moreis always super friendly. And anytime I came by with my dog Rocky he always got a pup cup.

This is my favorite coffee shop. They always go above and beyond. The line gets a little long but…read moreit's definitely worth it.

I love the drinks, especially the green tea matcha. The reason I'm giving it two stars is because…read morethis is the second time I've came and it's the same rude worker there. She is an older islander woman. She always has a bad attitude every time I come there! It's unfortunate because I like the drinks, and the other girls are always welcoming and nice smh.

We got an ice chi tea latte with coconut milk! It's really yummy! The place is a really cute shake…read morein the parking lot of a gas station. The girl work was really chill and made a good drink.