BigFoot Java

Curran feels like exactly what a neighborhood coffee shop should be…read more Tucked into a cute corner spot in Old Town Tacoma, it's bright, welcoming and always seems to have the perfect mix of regulars who clearly come in every day and new people who wandered past the storefront and had to see what was inside. The staff is incredibly friendly, the menu feels refined without being overcomplicated, and I already know what I'm ordering when I walk through the door: the Gemini Latte. It's my go-to and always the drink I recommend to someone visiting for the first time. There's something really special about a café that feels like it genuinely belongs to its neighborhood, and Curran absolutely does. Get the Gemini.

The cutest corner coffee shop!…read more Curran Coffee felt like a place straight out of a storybook. It was the coziest spot with the friendliest baristas! There was plenty of seating inside and out. You also get a nice view of the water just around the corner. A dream! I was recommend Magic Hour which was a former house special not currently on the menu. It featured notes of coconut and toffee- soooo yums!

Front counter

Mango Smoothie

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White Mocha, 16oz.

Lander Coffee

4.5(57 reviews)

2.2 mi

3.75-4.00 rating if I could. This place is in a cute neighborhood which is usually busy. There is…read moreparking on the street, and friendly. Not a lot of options but what I like is the special drink which was cardamom this time. The drink I had was yummy!!! And the place was full so reflects the interest and love this place gets!

Lander coffee is off 21st with parking on the street along 21st (not difficult to find)…read more This location can be pretty busy on the weekends but it's the perfect spot for some work and a coffee on a weekday. Lots of people working and plenty of space, the people working here are friendly and helpful and the coffee tastes good. Oh and the wifi is great. I think the baked goods are macrina!

Cortado. : )

Iced Americano!

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Iced Latte with Almond Milk!

Olympia Coffee

4.5(129 reviews)

1.7 mi

Though I am a coffee lover, when I visited I ended up getting a matcha instead (oops). I got the…read moreflora borealis which is matcha, lemonade, lavender, and pear. It was outstanding! So refreshing and light, not too sweet either. The lemon poppyseed scone was also delicious. Employees were all incredibly friendly and service was very fast. I saw them mixing up fresh matcha for each order which is always a good sign, and they served "for here" items on actual dish ware and in glasses which is great. This location is small but is very cute and cozy. Nice and calm vibes inside with big windows and natural light. The tables aren't really designed for you to sit for a long time, they're small and not very cushy. It's a great spot to grab a to go coffee or just stop for a brief break while around the area. I will definitely be back to actually get the coffee this time. But if you're there for tea or matcha, it's a hit!

I don't live in Tacoma, but the last few times I've been down here. I made it a point to get coffee…read morehere! Every time I do, I always grab a bag to go. Love their light roast coffee beans. Also love that they have pour overs and vegan baked goods. Not surprisingly that they get busy on the weekends. Indoor seating. And the ambience is bright lots of windows lots of tables. I'd say you could work here. Hang out with friends highly recommend , really good vibes.

Cortado with a free shot of sparkling water to wash it down!!!

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Valhalla Coffee

4.5(409 reviews)

1.2 mi

Great coffee and attentive fun staff. No food, no fluff,…read morejust excellent customer service and truly the best coffee in Tacoma.

Delicious! Last time we visited Tacoma we wanted to try Valhalla Coffee but didn't. This time we…read moremade it happen and I'm so glad we did! The chocolate for their mocha latte is sourced locally and trust me it did not disappoint. Semi-sweet deliciousness and you can still taste the quality of the coffee! The baristas were super friendly and the shop had steady foot traffic while we waited for our coffees. The vibe is there. I'm a snob when it comes to coffee, and I highly recommend a visit.

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Manifesto Coffee

4.7(105 reviews)

3.1 mi

This spot is great! I came here to work for a couple of hours and it was a perfect environment. It…read morewas lively and the people were friendly but it was also quiet enough for me to take a call. The coffee was so good- made a mean cappuccino. Will be back!

Friendly, fast and knowledgeable service. Asked about of questions and the barista was great to…read moreanswer them. They have VEGAN CREAM CHEESE, which is amazing for someone who has a dairy allergy. The coffee was delicious. I had a vanilla latte with oat milk. Friend had a match latte which she loved. She had it in a reusable mug which was very cute! Love the atmosphere - cute paintings and open area for working if needed.

Cute front art, baristas are very nice

The joy that a small cup of Americano gives you in the morning is something so peaceful

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My favorite photo spot in this cafe because it feels like a painting

Ebony and Ivory Coffee

4.5(109 reviews)

3.6 mi

Ebony and Ivory Coffee is a cafe located in Downtown Tacoma. There are three locations; Lacey,…read moreTacoma, and Federal Way. This was our first time visiting one of their cafes. They have a monthly rotating menu of four limited drinks for their drink flights. For the month of February the four drinks were: - Lots of Love Lotus -- pink lotus with rose and lavender syrup, topped with lavender cold foam. - Eternal Flame Latte -- espresso with sweet heat syrup and brown sugar cinnamon, finished with a honey and red sugar rim. - Sweetheart Sip Matcha -- iced matcha with cherry and almond syrup, topped with a maraschino cherry. - Perfect Pair Latte -- espresso with dark chocolate, white chocolate, and strawberry, topped with whipped cream and strawberry drizzle. The drinks were all great. In addition to the drink flight, we ordered a chocolate vegan muffin and a Danish to snack on. The space is wonderful. It is a fairly large space that could be used to study, work, or even socialize in. The service is also excellent. The staff are friendly and delivered our drink flight right to us!

With monthly coffee flights, this is such a fun place to meet the girls and try new drinks. It is…read morekinda spendy though at $18 per flight. The Tacoma location is so pretty! With high vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows with offerings of wine too as well as a view of the mountain. The Federal Way location is pretty small with minimal seating. The Lacey location has a tight knit barista fam with a great sense of community and used to host markets in the HUB.

Interior

The expansive bar and coffee bar!

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Coffee Flight x2

Bluebeard Coffee Roasters

4.1(322 reviews)

2.3 mi

The coffee is delicious, there's a good amount of space to sit, and the workers are so kind,…read moreknowledgeable, and helpful! Overall an awesome experience.

Bluebeard has been a staple on 6th ave for as long as I've lived in Tacoma. The espresso is…read moreconsistently good and there's ample room to sit, but it does get busy enough that the place fills up with people hanging out and working on their laptops. The furniture and decor is definitely to my taste. They also roast and sell their own beans, which is cool. The owner is also really kind, which always helps set the tone for the entire experience.

Fuel for the week and Iced Americano.

Americano

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Cortado & Raspberry Oat Scone!

Diversions Cafe

4.2(9 reviews)

1.8 mi

Diversions Cafe is the coffee shop at the University of Puget Sound campus in the main student…read moreunion building. It was good to have this shop during my conference, which took place at the university, especially in between different sessions. Diversions Cafe primarily serves the students here - and I was impressed that they serve Caffe Vita coffee, which is my favorite coffee. When the coffee is this good, a drip coffee is all you need, which I drank a ton of during my conference. But they have a full coffee and espresso menu and they also have Lotus Elixir energy drinks here. The pastries are few, but there's something if you need to nibble. I like that there's plenty of space if you want to hang out with your coffee, which I imagine is perfect if you're a student. It's centrally located on campus too and opens early. I was glad to have this caffeinated option on campus during my time here.

I've only been there one time on a long walk with a friend, and was not disappointed! 5 stars!! I…read morewill make sure to go back there soon! The staff there was very delightful and nice, never rushed us, not crowded, and it was even during rush hour time too. I was kind of scared I was about to have a panic attack since usually that's the time I get overstimulated with the kids getting out of school and all the cars driving around like it's the horse races! But no! I am very pleased where they built the coffee restaurant where you don't stand out amongst the crowds, and when you leave, you're able to just leave kind of towards the back away from the chaos. 5 stars!! Everybody grab yourself some strong coffee there!!! You song regret it!!

Diversions Cafe

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Cafe outside on campus tour 6/22

Cutters Point Coffee

3.8(37 reviews)

0.9 mi

I was hoping for a quick coffee and breakfast sandwich to-go, but I made the mistake of committing…read moreto over a 20-minute drive thru line. My husband and I ordered a peach guava iced tea each, a breakfast sandwich, and a breakfast burrito. The price is reasonable. The drinks were tasty, but had way too much ice in it. Literally no more than five sips and the drink was finished, and we had 16 oz drinks. The food was good for it being a quick sandwich and burrito. I'll stick to my usual Cutters Point location.

Great coffee and super friendly staff. It's a local staple! I always get a latte and it's always so…read moreyummy.

Toasted Marshmallow Mocha!!!

Tea and flavas

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Sana'a Cafe

4.4(59 reviews)

3.1 mi

Matcha was good Dubai cheesecake was pretty dry, not sure…read morehow long it was out on display for Great atmosphere Okay service, barista not very friendly

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!

Inside

Chocolate cake

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ICED PISTACHIO LATTE

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Vanessa A.

9 years ago

I spent $5-$6 on a coffee every morning for 2 years at the SeaTac Big Foot Java owned by this business. On Friday June 9, 2017 I stopped in to get a coffee and as I sat parked at the window to place my order I heard a BANG. The girls who work there left the huge display case door open, and it had swung into my 2015 pick up, leaving two deep scratches down to the metal of my truck. The girls were apologetic and offered me free coffee to remedy the situation (I declined). I could not believe it. I asked for the manager or owners phone number and they said they weren't allowed to hand it out. So I left my contact information, took photos and videos and went back to work to search for corporate contact information to file a property damage claim. The shift manager called me a short while later and again offered me free drinks as a remedy, I again declined and told her I wanted the damage to my truck repaired. After emailing Trimark I received a call from Alejandra who identified herself as their risk management person. She told me verbatim that all I needed to do was get an estimate for repairs and they would either cut me a check or pay the collision company directly. I obtained an estimate for repairs from a reputable collision center and sent it to Alejandra on June 13, 2017. On June 19, 2017 I followed up with Alejandra because she had not stayed in contact as promised and I had not heard anything regarding my claim. Alejandra told me she only works in the office on Mondays (in the field the rest of the week) and that she had not had time to do anything with my claim but she was meeting with her manager to discuss it later that day. I expressed frustration at the lack of service or attention she was giving this matter and she promised to get it handled ASAP. On June 22, 2017 I still had no word from Alejandra so I followed up with her AGAIN to ask for an update. She called me to tell me they were not going to pay the claim and that the damage could not have occurred at their shop. THREE employees witnessed the damage. I have photo and video evidence, and NO ONE from Trimark or Big Foot Java or their insurance ever even LOOKED at my vehicle. I am in the process of filling a civil lawsuit and I will seek punitive damages. This is an organization full of liars and crooks. I wish I had never spent a dollar at Big Foot Java and I will never patronize any business associated with them or Trimark Property Group. Did I mention I manage risk management for a living? It is so easy and simple to choose to do the right thing. This is an organization that does the wrong thing, with negligence and malice. I will make them regret their decision not to settle my claim and repair my vehicle outside of legal action. read more

Jalen E.

3 years ago

if i could 6 stars i would. i stopped by the 6th ave bigfoot java this evening and was served by (said nicely) little miss Savannah. not only were the drinks AMAZING, so was her attitude. (there was also a young man who i'm pretty sure made my blended creamsicle and it was sent from God himself.) i will ALWAYS return and spend my money at the 6th ave bigfoot. seriously the service and drinks were amazing tonight. absolutely loved the vibes. keep it up -guy with the pebble earrings read more

jennifer b.

5 years ago

I was skeptical due to other recent reviews but they were great and very nice and the coffee was good too!

Robert R.

3 years ago

Well, I was going to go by and use their 2 for one coupon, but noticed that they are now cash less. WTF !

Luke F.

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14 years ago

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