This is a super funky tiny (really, really tiny!) coffee shop right across the street from Wright Park. When I walked in there were 3 people in the store and it was feeling a little cramped. I was greeted eventually and placed my order. Overall service was okay. I was pretty surprised about the price. $10 for a 16 oz drink. Was it good? Yeah, I actually really liked my mocha. Was it worth $10? Not really. read more

I try to be a good consumer and shop local, but I just paid $14 for a 10oz coffee and a room temperature donut. A hipster vibe in a ramshackle elevated space next to Wright Park, there's very little room for customers when the line backs up. They have outdoor seating, but the interior table I used was wobbly and the chair uncomfortable. The donut and coffee were ok, but not worth returning for. read more

I LOVE Cosmonaut. I've been going here for more than ten years (back when it was Satellite) and have never been disappointed by the espresso or the vibe. Cosmonaut is TINY. So small that you can't help but interact with the other customers and whoever is behind the counter. There's no hiding in such an intimate space. There are only three tiny tables inside and a few more out on the wood patio. The vibe is punk rock with very high coffee standards and it looks like they make their own syrups. This place def brews to the beat of its own drum. The owner clearly isn't the kind of guy who goes to coffee conferences and then decretes his space to follow the hottest trends (eg Instagrammable walls and neon signs about love and coffee) and that's why I love it SO MUCH. It closes early though so you've got to drop in before 2, but if you find yourself strolling around Wright Park on a beautiful (or even rainy) morning you've got to stop in. It may not be for everyone but IYKYK. read more

Cosmonaut Coffee - Cortados - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The coffee was really good. They actually brew coffee from Cat and Cloud in Santa Cruz which we visited several years ago. They do up-charge for non-dairy substitution. Given the current pricing of milk, it seems unnecessary. They have a little patio space open to enjoy your treats and dogs were welcome! read more

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My iced caramel latte was superb! The barista was very kind, and the overall vibe of the shop was cute and quaint. The park across the street was absolutely beautiful as well and the perfect place to enjoy my latte. Definitely recommend! read more

Cosmonaut Coffee - Caramel Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great coffee! Ambiance - I loved the decoration! Very cute and fun! Pastries, raw honey and some goods for sale :) loved them! Loved talking to experienced barista:) Very positive experience. Will come back again!! read more

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I'm not a coffee person, but hearing this spot had a framed picture of Valentina Tereshkova (first woman in space), I had to stop in. This place was SO cool and a nostalgic trip to early Russian cosmonaut robot toys. Jon (ironically for a coffee shop employee, pronounced "yawn") and I talked about the memorabilia here and suggested other noncoffee options. I went with the eggnog drink for the season. A very cute spot and such a wonderful trip to Russian nostalgia. read more

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Fun place, great coffee, and a super fun set up. My friend suggested this place since we would be visiting Tacoma. Great suggestion.

Love this place. I live across town so I don't come often, but I am here every time I get my oil changed down the street. I'm a coffee and cream guy, and their drip is great. Maybe my favorite in town? And the barista doesn't turn his nose up when I want cream. 16 oz drip is probably $4.50, which seems like the going rate these days. And he offered to top me off after a while. The indoor space is really small, but every time I come early on a weekday morning I find space for me and my computer (reliable wifi). Great progressive non-pretentious vibes. Ultimately, the owner (I think) is a nice guy who really cares about serving quality coffee and treats people well. That's what I'm looking for in a coffee shop. read more

Love this place. There's so much to look at in store, I loved the selection of products you could buy, the patio was well maintained and the barista was so nice! read more

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Great cup of coffee in a stadium district across the street from Wright park. Staff is really nice and knows about the coffee scene. I bought A cool plague sticker. read more

My husband and I are pretty particular about coffee, as we make decent espresso regularly at home. Coffee shops that blow us away are few and far between, but we both agreed that Cosmonaut was one of them after our first sip! It was a blazing hot day, so we had an iced Americano and a cold brew. An Americano is my default order, so the beans really are critical for me. I loved the espresso so much that I looked up whose beans they use right off the bat. I'm personally not a fan of most cold brews due to the chocolate-y notes they can have, but my husband noted Cosmonaut's was the best he's had. If we find ourselves in Tacoma again, we'll be sure to return to Cosmonaut! read more

Small coffee shop across Wright Park. The cafe is up a set of stairs with a small parking lot in front. I ordered a latte with their house made brown sugar syrup which was good. The service was friendly and there is a kitschy but community driven feel to the cafe. read more

I really wanted to like this place but I was pretty disappointed. I enjoy the name and it's eclectic theme. The barista was very friendly. But I basically paid over $5 ($4 + tax + tip) for mildly flavored water. I don't drink coffee anymore and just wanted an earl grey tea to wake me up. I had grabbed my tea and drove away and when I took my first sip when I thought it had cooled down enough I was horrified to discover that the tea hadn't brewed long enough. I opened the lid and saw that the tea bag wasn't in there and the color of the tea was a very very VERY light brown. Either they didn't put enough tea leaves (if it was even loose leaf), or the water wasn't hot enough, or it wasn't steeped for long enough. But it's not that hard to brew tea... The barista would've been better off just leaving the tea bag in there. So disappointed. read more

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This place is very kitschy, but has seriously good coffee. I went on a Sunday morning and it wasn't very busy. I love a flavored latte and this place has a lot of house made syrup options. Several alternative milks. I got a dark brown sugar latte with fat free milk. The barista recommended steaming the milk with some cinnamon, such a good suggestion! She even matched my latte art to my manicure lol. Small parking lot. read more

Cosmonaut Coffee - Dark brown sugar latte with fat free milk steamed with cinnamon. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The guy behind the counter answered all my coffee questions and steered me into the right direction. The place has some very laid back chill vibes as well. Some of my favorite coffee of all time! read more

Took a stroll to find a new place to try, happy I did. Friendly service and great coffee!

The place to go for the coffee snobs Expensive but definitely worth it. My fav in Tacoma. read more

First of all, wow love the vibe. Put that love right up front and back it up! coffee is great. That touch of Dark Chocolate is perfect in my big quad latte. Really love the arts and artifacts on display. A real "This is MY house" attitude which I admire and respect. read more

Cosmonaut Coffee - A big quad latte, midmod lighting, and a whole mood. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The service was friendly and the latte was delicious! They also have a small assortment of pastries that are better than average, in my opinion. There is a small patio outside that looks over Wright Park that is a little tight, but is pleasant! read more

Cosmonaut Coffee - 16oz Dirty Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Where else can you listen to Hound Dog Taylor singing "Sadie," have an Ethiopian coffee with white peach, and listen to a conversation on Corn Dogs while sitting next to a photo of Valentina Tereshkova, the first female astronaut in space. Eclectic at first glance! Electric coffee at its best. Michael read more

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

Incredible coffee and really sweet people working there that are always happy to give you recommendations! The line can take a while to go through so plan accordingly - it's not the best place to go if you're running late but it is so worth it! read more

What can't I say about cosmonaut?! Great coffee, great service, ample parking and walking distance from the park. Extremely friendly baristas who are very knowledgeable in espresso making. I love their seasonal honey and option to buy their in-house coffee beans! Not only do they offer seasonal treats like donuts, cookies and cakes but also seasonal honey (clover, blueberry, marshmallow root, + more! This is a lgbtq+ friendly establishment, that is adamant about sharing their Narcan Information & distribution options to the community! The things we don't often talk about end up becoming the things that destroy us! I love that they're involved with their people and spreading awareness. They offer a spot to sit outside as well as inside that has a collection of their personal artworks, their own personal merchandise, that is SUPER cute and unique! An espresso slow drip machine, for at home espresso creations! And so much more! I request their mushroom mocha w/ oat milk, 8g of protein plus a reishi stimulation?! Yes, please! read more

Cosmonaut Coffee Co. Ratings: 4.4/5 Food: 5/5 - This is such a great find in Tacoma. I would say my first coffee experience in Seattle definitely exceeded my expectation. I am excited to try out other coffee places here. See the description of the coffee I got. - Latte w/ Almond Milk [GET]: This latte was delicious. I love the creaminess and consistency from the milk foam. Coffee is very smooth to drink and strong, yet there's no taste of burnt flavor or acidity either. I love that there's a light, nutty aroma in this coffee. I literally finished this coffee real quick, and was craving for more. Ambiance: 4.25/5 - A super small and hole-in-the-wall coffee shop in Tacoma. It is a little funky looking, a bit eccentric, but a very laid down and causal vibe. It got a retro and spacey vibe to it, maybe because of the name, LOL. There's a ton of coffee mugs, coffee beans, and stickers for sale. This is a great spot for coffee, but expect it to be grab and go type of place; absolutely no space to sit, because it is tiny. Price: 4/5 - I got a 12oz latte with almond milk for around $6. All coffee comes with whole milk, so any milk substitution will be $0.75 extra if I remember correctly. The price is a bit on the pricier side, but I can tell it's high quality coffee, so I don't mind paying more for good coffee. Service: 4.25/5 - I enjoyed speaking with the owner about coffee. He was really friendly and welcoming. Felt like I was speaking to a friend than a stranger. I also requested almond milk and ask him to make me a pretty latte art, and he was very accommodating with all my requests. I appreciate the nice service. BLUF: I will be back for sure when I visit Tacoma again. Cosmonaut is one of the better coffee shops that I have tried. Tasty coffee, amazing service, and fun atmosphere, so please try it out when you get a chance or in the area. If you are bold enough, they got lots of interesting and unique coffee drinks there for you to try too! read more

Cosmonaut Coffee - Latte w/ Almond Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Don't let the cutesy photo fool you, this shop has the worst drinks I've had. The iced matcha was warm and had so many chunks I was chewing my matcha drink, matcha stuck all over my teeth. The jasmine iced tea felt like drinking a bath bomb. The beetroot cardamom latte was decent until I got a literal beetroot stuck in my tooth. Not to mention that they use the USSR as an aesthetic, as someone with parents who had to live through it: it's not cute. Coffee was fine but any of the alternatives weren't good, (cardamom cortado was bomb tho). read more

Cosmonaut Coffee - Iced matcha, beetroot cardamom latte, jasmine iced tea, cardamom Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Simply the best coffee I have ever had! Wish there was another location . And the owner is great and so helpful! read more

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I really liked the space theme they have! The lady was very sweet and the coffee came out quick. Good spot I like it lots. Just too bad it's not accessible since the only way to get up is by stairs and it's a little expensive. But I like it. read more

Best coffee in the world . Look forward to coming here every Sunday ! The vanilla bean syrup completes the drink read more

Cosmonaut Coffee - Vanilla bean latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Such a great find!! I love this eclectic coffee shop...so much character from the decor to the barista! The coffee is delicious and I was even able to purchase a carton of my fave oat milk, Oat-ly!! They have honey for sale, Cosmonaut swag, coconut water, spindrift, and coffee of course. Enjoy your drink on their adorable 2nd story outdoor patio! read more

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Cosmonaut is my personal savior from the hell of franchise coffee. No matter how simple or how complicated I want my drink, Cosmo delivers the goods. Taking a walk in Wright Park? Bring your Stanley mug to Cosmo and get your drink to go. Getting ready to drive down to Proctor for the Farmer's Market, or Ruston Waterfront? Cosmo is on the way! Swing by for a mean cortado or the lightest fluffiest oat milk vanilla latte this site of the narrows. Do you like treats? Heck yeah you do! Come in for local artisanal donuts, muffins, cookies, bags of beans, and honey! OH GOD THE HONEY IS SOOOOO GOOOOOD. Seriously, Cosmo is where you want to be if you want to get plugged into the Tacoma scene. Ask for recommendations. Ask for highlights. Ask about activism. Ask whatever you want. Cosmo has an answer. Heck, I sometimes come in and get a straight drip just so I can ask for relationship advice. (The answer is always coffee. Duh.) (Oh, and be a good patron: bring cash and save us all from the insane card service fees that line the cashback pockets of the gentrifiers.) read more

First time here since I'm rarely in Tacoma, but it is a simple seven-minute walk from the Tacoma General hospital. The coffee shop is in an upstairs portion of a smaller building and is not ADA accessible, has a small outside standing area and only enough room inside for two people to wait in line. The mocha was nothing special, basically no chocolate to be tasted but the espresso was nice and smooth. The pastry was flaky like a classic-style pie crust, the jammy filling was not very sweet, and the best bite was the middle with the strongest berry flavor. Both items together after tax were about $11.50 so fairly comparable to a chain caffe. The barista did say hi to me when I got up to the counter but they didn't seem very friendly, then announced that they were putting my drink on the counter to the side of the register, but didn't say thanks for coming in/have a good day/etc. I'd most likely try the other coffee shop that is within a block of this one rather than going back. read more

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I want to like this place more than I do. Somewhat gritty and rugged, and with a definite theme that is hard to describe but could be part biker, part 80s alternative punk, part space-themed. Dark inside, and small - I don't recall any seating indoors. Small outdoor patio with maybe seating for six. My cortado was just okay. On another day I came back for an affogatto (vanilla ice cream with espresso) the ice cream was the stingiest serving I've ever been given. The woman running the place is efficient but not all that friendly. read more

We had 2 lattes, both were better or at the least just as good as Bluebeards & Valhalla. We were told the syrups were not made in-house but that they are sourced locally. Barista/owner totally awesome & the vibe very vintage grit. We will be back no doubt! read more

A small funky little coffeeshop with zero frills. They offer straight forward coffee drinks, bags of coffee to go, and some of the most fun stickers I have ever seen. There was also jars of local honey that were not priced too high, so if you're looking for some local, small batch honey and a killer Coronado (look it up, it's delicious) hit up Cosmonaut, Comrades. read more

Cosmonaut Coffee - A tasty latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Just a short note to say Ihad an amazing latte here today. I enjoyed speaking with the owner about funky atomic space-age flotsam and jetsam (Jetson? Punny, can't help it, groan away!). It is in my neighborhood, so I will return. For now it is takeout and porch seating only, but it is located across from Wright Park for walking. Fun decor and logo items to buy. read more

Cosmonaut Coffee - You can't go go wrong with spaceships and coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This is my first ever bad review, something to consider. This was also our first and last time going to Cosmonaut Coffee, sad to say. We just moved in across the street and wanted to check out our new normal spot. The woman working there today was unbelievably cold, zero greeting, was rude to my husband asking a very simple question, and when we asked where her tip jar was, her response was "right in front of you where it says tips" We walked out completely shocked and said "fuck that place" Anyways, I was a barista for a decade, and on my worst day I would not dream of being even light years close to as rude as that woman was. We were nothing but nice and even overly friendly because her cold nature made us so uncomfortable. We were hoping for a cool spot to be regulars at. This is why people stick with Starbucks I guess. If she wasn't working there anymore, we'd be back. read more

This place has great coffee and tea and cool people to meet here. They are nice and the owner has a high knowledge of tea and coffee . The regulars are nice and will engage in conversation with you. read more

You won't find a better cappuccino anywhere.. Truly the best coffee you can find prepared with kindness and love veiled by a beard. All are welcome here in this eccentric, eclectic, wonderful place. read more

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Been here a handful of times now! My favorite drinks are the mushroom coffee and the espresso tonic.

One of my favorite cafes in Tacoma, I love the design and location as well as the coffee and snacks. They also are very chill about my service dog which is great! It's a little expensive for a cafe but imo it's worth it. I just wish they didn't have such limited hours, they're only open until 2pm so good luck getting there before it closes if you're not able to go in the morning. read more