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.

LOVED this place. Coffee was solid and strong - but the highlight is definitely the food. I got the…read more"hot mama" breakfast sandwich and coming from someone who has eaten probably at least 100 different breakfast sandwiches from cafes and restaurants all over the world - I think I found my favorite. The homemade biscuit that this sandwich is on already sets it apart - but then the insides?!? Oh my gosh. I know for a fact that so many places undercook their bacon and it's soggy and limp, which is why I hesitate to spend much over $5 on a breakfast sandwich. I had to try it though and thank goodness I did. The bacon was perfect and crispy, just the right amount of spice - don't let the name scare you! The arugula paired with the spice and the sauce...TO DIE FOR. I really don't think I've ever had a better breakfast sandwich, I know I'm being redundant here but wow wow wow. Plenty of seating in here, we came on a weekday late morning and parking was easy too. If you're in th area don't pass this place up! 100/10!

Happened to be downtown and stumbled across this cafe. And ifyky, the parking downtown is half the…read morefun says no one ever. But good old street parking, mostly parallel parking or there may be a garage/lot near you, but usually have to pay $ for that. But anyways, back to the cafe. From what I gather, the cafe has/had a staff drink special menu that gets switched out ever so often. They do have the classic coffe drinks too oh, and if you're into matcha, that have that too. And if you want some baked goods or food, they have some option I can't remember what drinks I ordered though. Oops. But for the food, I got the pastrami and swiss and a pastry. The breakfast sandwich was okay. The pastry was good, but I can't recall what this is either. Goodness. But the staff was chill and welcoming. Its a cozy cafe. The spot has a few tables you can sit at too. They have a grab and go fridge and some swag section too.

Absolutely great tasting cakes!…read more A coworker stumbled upon this little eatery by mistake and mentioned they offered gluten-free desserts. Took a chance and ordered a cake for our monthly birthday celebration and we never looked back since. The selection is amazing and the taste is even better. I waited after the office ate the cake to inform them that it was actually gluten free. Reactions are were priceless! Everyone was surprised because it wasn't the least bit gritty or dry. Safe to say, we've found our new favorite bakery! Try their Lemon Raspberry!

Wren's Nest at Night is a dinner service and drinks on the rooftop of Wren's Nest Baking. You can…read moremake reservations online which starts at 4:30pm which is also when the doors open. After checking in, I would suggest waiting to go up as your whole party. I went up without my friend, who was in the restroom, and they, at first, wouldn't let her come up without another group needing to come up. I had all her things so I had no way of knowing and was waiting for her up on the rooftop for quite some time. The dinner was good. I tried the focaccia, feta dip and crostini, the braised short ribs, and the double chocolate skillet cookie. The foccacia was good but I wish there had been butter or maybe oil and vinegar. It was a bit plain on its own but my friend ate it with her lasagna so it worked out. I really enjoyed the feta dip. It was quite tasty. I know crostinis are supposed to be hard but I found it to be too hard. I really enjoyed the braised short ribs. The meat was tender and was well seasoned. I liked the mashed potatoes which weren't perfectly smooth which is something I prefer and there was a little bit of potato skin. I wish there had been just a tad more sauce for the potatoes. The double chocolate chiller cookie was so good especially if you're a fan of chocolate. It was rich but too sweet and the ice cream that came with it was delicious as well that was slightly coconutty. There is kind of a time limit for your reservation as they ask you to limit your time to 90 minutes on their website. We came on a Friday night and they had live music which was such a great vibe for the rooftop. Because you're outside, I would recommend bringing a coat or something just in case.

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!

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.

Came on a weekend so they had pork humbao. I knew I had to get one and I did not regret it. It was…read morehot. It was fresh. It was soft. It was sweet but savory. It was delicious. I will definitely be back to try it again. I also got the Maui Mango Iced Tea which was tasty. Service was quick, friendly, and helpful as it was our first time visiting. They have cute little knick knacks you can purchase. There was ample seating and the seating area was all windows which made the cafe so bright. For parking, there was street parking or a free parking garage.

I was having had a few too many espressos in the last few days, I was having a no-caffeine day and…read moremy friend recommended I get a decaf. What? I thought, Are you kidding? But then I ordered one and, you know what??? It was really really good, like actually delicious and the barista made a teddy bear on the foam of my cortado. Won my heart

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!

Best donuts and scones in town!!! My office mates are now…read moredonut snobs due to the standard of excellence set by Paos. Life is short to eat mediocre donuts,

The glazed was good. Prices were fair and nice to purchase in 1/2 and Whole Dozen price points…read more I was personally disappointed for I went in wanting 4 specific items and 2 were sold out. The 2 sold out items were the Scones and Buttermilk Bars. I would have definitely compared them to Pink Box's bars. If they're sold out here at Pao's, I'd assume they have to be very good. I'm not one for scones but theirs looked a little special. One previous poster here suggested that it would be worth paying a penalty for the Toasted Coconut. Definitely a very good example. Mr. Pao was a kind man, patient with the customer ahead of us that did not know that the establishment is cash only. Cash only is great. The CC Cos make enough money as it is and the 3% transfer/ transaction fee they charge merchants is always passed onto the consumer unless...... Pay with cash people! The donuts. Maple bar was good. I was not content with the double chocolate cake. The chocolate cake was rather flat and depended on the icing to carry it across the finish line. We didn't arrive terribly late for some items to be sold out. Some people just.......... If you need 40 dozen of a particular item, don't just walk in and be inconsiderate of other patrons. Call ahead and make a special order. Otherwise, control yourself and consider others before blowing out a selection. I'm a white cream fan over Bavarian/ Boston Custard. Some places have a white cream filled Long Johns. Pao's just the long chocolate bars, no filling. Standard Boston Cream donuts are available. The donuts are a nice size and selection is good. You have to love the small local donut bakeries. Some are amazing, some ehh. This was about at 3/4 to amazing. If I had to grade, maybe an 82% for the day. Definitely room for improvement both on the business and customer side of the transaction. Keep it cash only and stick it to big bank business.

Phenomenal. Cute decor, great selection of drink combinations, extensive snack options (cookies,…read morepastries, bars, wraps, melts), double drive thru, great service and friendly staff, and delicious seasonal drink specials. I've been here a few times now and have tried their Cookie Butter, Butter Toffee Cloud, Cannoli Cloud Lattes, the Maple Bar Macchiato, and the Golden Hour which is a non-coffee hot drink with turmeric and ginger. Everything has been delicious, and the coffee tastes good too. They aren't disguising a bad product with syrups and cold foam, it's actually really good tasting coffee. I like that they have expanded cup sizes too, so I could get a 12oz iced drink and try a few of them. Every time I am in the area I will make it a point to stop here, it is really a great little spot and a big enough parking lot to maneuver.

Coffeezaun was so good and the coffee shop itself was so cute!! We got the Biscoff coffee and got…read morethe Maple Bar, and both were FIRE. The Biscoff had the perfect cookie-butter flavor without overpowering the coffee, and the Maple Bar was just as good. If you like maple you will like that drink. We also got the last turkey bacon croissant and 10/10! Was not a fan of the bacon sandy. It was just regular. Nothing to rave about. It was really busy when we went, so definitely be prepared to wait, but honestly, it was worth it. We'd definitely come back and try more of the menu!

Amazing coffee!! Blueberry latte was amazing! Seating and overall ambiance is fantasticread more

The service here is great, always. The staff is excellent, friendly, and does a great job…read moreremembering regular customers and their orders. Unfortunately, they're also often stuck having to explain to customers why food isn't available, and that seems to be a management/ownership issue rather than a staff issue. For a local business that has been around for a while, product availability should be much more dialed in. Weekend demand, back-to-school changes, seasonal patterns, and other fluctuations are things that can be tracked and planned for using basic sales data. I've had to relocate business coffee meetings on four separate occasions because they were short on food, again. That's especially unfortunate to them as a business, because I typically spend $30-$35 when I'm there with a client, 8-12 times/month, which I gladly redirecting elsewhere (~$4k loss in annual business for Lander), not to mention the clients I brought often ended up revisiting, as most of them were new to the location. At this point, I've essentially given up on using this place for meetings. Most unfortunate, go me, is that I genuinely like the staff and the service. In this day and age, with the technology and data available to understand purchasing patterns and customer demand, consistently having enough food on hand should be a solvable problem. Isolated events happen, but the frequency shows a lack of tracking business metrics by ownership.