There's an old saying that's goes "The two things you can't avoid in life are death and taxes". I am here today to update this popular phrase. There are actually three things you can't avoid in life, death, taxes, and a truly terrible experience at Gravity Coffee - Tacoma. You might be asking "Nick, it can't be that bad, surely you must be exaggerating?" I wish I was, but sadly I am not. I would like to make it clear that the staff is not the issue here, their employees are a bright light in an increasingly dark world. The issue with Gravity (of which there are many) is that upper level management is absolutely and utterly incompetent. While I don't have any proof (yet), I think it's safe to say that Gravity had a role in the recent events unfolding in Afghanistan. I will end this review with some advice for anyone unfortunate enough to make the mistake of visiting Gravity Coffee - Tacoma; order the Area 51, it's the only thing they do right. read more

Bummed that I didn't enjoy this coffee stand. The girls are all pretty, and have huge smiles. Their uniforms look great and their social media presence is huge. so many of these stands are popping up, but i have heard sad things about the owner, as well as how girls are treated in this business. I went into the drive thru one time to try out the coffee. I was surprised they didn't offer drip coffee, and even more surprised that some of the baristas working didn't even know what drip coffee was. They were kind and offered to make me something else but I wasn't interested. I'd rather support a local mom and pop shop then a franchise like this. read more

great tasty drinks, really friendly baristas, that best stand !! they had great recommendations for their best drinks !

I order from this place on uber eats and i have loved every drink that i have tried here so far. i've tried the interstellar & the down to earth. i'm a sucker for mixed energy drinks with cream and they sure know how to make them RIGHT here! read more

Gravity Coffee - interstellar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Came by and got up early to get my wife coffee before she went to work the last two mornings to be an awesome husband but the location was closed both mornings. The sign says it opens at 430am so I'm not to sure what the deal is??? I waited from 5am to 530 and no one came by but the police to ask what I was doing there waiting. So no coffee for the second day and I got up early for nothing. I might have to rethink my surprise coffee mornings to something a little more reliable. It really does suck though I thought they were doing good turning the place around from the last guy but I guess not??? Love the coffee and the owner but I need coffee this early in the morning. I hope u guys get it together. Update: finally arrived at 545 only 45 min wait if u have that long. Joe read more

Gravity Coffee - Says "430am" hard to make out but it says it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Surprisingly good. Carmel mocha blend was really tasty, and way better than Starbucks. GC energy water is tasty as well

I'd like to start off by saying I work in the food industry, I understand things happen. I ordered a couple days ago, Feb 28th, and the order is still not sitting right with me. I ordered through Doordash, got it sent to my work to help me get through the day. I ordered a salted caramel macchiato, a pb&j smoothie and a down to earth energy. The pb&j was delicious, kinda chunky at times? I'm hoping that's just the peanut butter. When I've ordered it other times, it's been smooth. But it was edible, so I drank it. The down to earth was for my boyfriend, he mentioned it being too milky for what it usually is (we have ordered frequently, though not as lately, and have a close friend that works at the lakewood stand that has spoiled us in the past). It was edible, so he continued to drink it. Come to the macchiato, I literally gagged first sip and had to spit it out. I'm so disappointed, it was overly salted. Just ... way too much. I'm the type of person to say "I'll get my moneys worth out of this" and continue to drink it, but I couldn't get a sip down. It was like drinking the ocean...i ended up pouring it down the drain a couple hours later.. I mentioned it to some of my coworkers later on, and they too have had quality issues with this stand and either go to the stand in fircrest or order from a different company, now I will be too. Im hoping this stand will be able to get properly trained to follow recipes, I really do like the product when it's correct. Consistency is key! read more

My go to coffee shop in Tacoma! Kameron took my order today and was so nice and kind. Always good vibes stopping at this gravity

Excellent, excellent drive up coffee shop! The baristas are extremely friendly and sociable and the coffee drink choices are unique and very tasty! I ordered Steve a Iced Mocha which was delicious but I liked mine even more which was the Snickers coffee drink in iced form. The beverage tasted just like a Snickers bar and was delicious! I love unique coffee drinks like this but as I have gotten older sometimes they are just too rich and sugary for me to enjoy or I get an upset stomach later from it but the Snickers menu option that was offered here was perfect and didn't bother me at all. Gravity is an awesome coffee shop and I look forward to many more happy returns! read more

BEST COFFEE IN TOWN!! I have been to many stand alone coffee in this wonderful state, if I go to a place twice I always jinx myself and the second drink is gross or I am unhappy with my coffee, this stand alone is always on point !! And right down from my place ! Everyone is so kind and not snotty and fake which can be most chicks at a coffee stand, but these ladies are truly kind and care about your day. I always try a new drink and I'm NEVER upset! It's always great from the energy drinks which my husband is obsessed about the coffee which is my thing! Snickers and the supernova are our go too! read more

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Man, Natalie kills it. She's remembered my name with just a few visits, knows my drink, signed me up for rewards and a preload. Every coffee she's made me has been amazing. I've been in a few other times and coffee is always on point. It's not the best location because you can only get 2-3 cars per side. So if there's 2 I won't wait, but that's not anyone's fault. read more

Great coffee! I can't get enough of their white chocolate americanos for my morning pick-me-ups!

Great product & great customer service. One of the gals came out and took my order because there was another car in front of me. I was new to their establishment and wasn't sure what to try, the gal who helped me answered all my questions patiently. I ended up ordering a strawberry, lemonade black tea. My drink was fantastic and refreshing. My only problem is I ordered a 16oz and gulped it down quick. Will definitely be back. read more

I'm going to rate this two stars because emu coffee was fine, that's not why I'm writing this. I'm here because I was incredibly disturbed when I went for my visit to your sumner wa location. There was a man there with two girls in heels and the rest of the girls that were wearing actual work shoes and working. I do not know the situation however it seemed like an interview of the two girls in heels but all that I know is the conversation I over heard. He was telling them that they had to look their best so to remember to wear make up, smile, look nice, & don't get "too heavy". Clients don't like that. Pretty girls sell drinks. Then he grabbed one of the CO2 cartridges and asked if they knew what those were for? oh of course you don't you two aren't guys, do you have brothers? fathers? uncles? boyfriends? husbands? they know what to do with these. He then proceeded to throw his arm around the shoulders of one of the girls and lead them out of my sight/hearing. I just have to know, is this how you treat your workers? because if so I will NOT be back. read more

Great coffee stand. The baristas are always friendly and chatty. If you go early enough in the morning the owner is making the coffee. It is always good. We come from N. ID were every stand makes a red bull blaster. We spent 2 weeks looking for a coffee stand that made good ones and Gravity is a hit. It is our new favorite. read more

This place has a fantastic location for the University Place/Fircrest/Tacoma customers headed onto Highway 16, and after their most recent remodel the place looks great! Biggest draw in my opinion? OPEN UNTIL 10PM! No more searching for coffee houses around the area when you have a late night coffee craving! I've only visited this shop a handful of times, but lately it has become more frequent due to their blended coffee-the texture and base is so smooth it tastes like a coffee milkshake rather than an icy concoction like other places. The only thing I don't like is the actual menu is limited (for example, the blended menu only shows names of five coffees, no descriptions), but if you peek into the cart you will see a plethora of syrups and toppings. I asked for a custom blended coffee this evening and it was no problem. The music is bumping and some baristas are chatty and super excited about the business (asking if I have a rewards card or if we went to the grand opening after the remodel), while others open the sliding glass door, take your order, and give you your drink. I don't mind either type as long as they are all friendly, but it is always nice to see employees enthusiastic about their job! This will definitely be a place I will frequent more, especially with warmer temperatures coming soon! read more

The best coffee in the area. The barristas are all fantastic, they know my drink and greet me with enthusiasm. read more

My husband and I love Gravity coffee! We have tried many other coffee stands and Gravity not only has the best tasting drinks but the service is great. We love Kellie at the Lakewood location. Every time she is working when we come through she is always smiling and has the most cheerful attitude. We recommend this coffee stand to all our friends and family. Thank you Gravity Coffee. read more

Always consistently good coffee! It's my favorite drive thru coffee stand around here and I must say I've gone to probably 5 or more locations and at each one the baristas have been awesome. Always patient, attentive and quick to have orders out even with huge lines! Luv em read more

Gravity coffee... I don't even know where to start! This establishment is DISGUSTING! I can not even put into words how horrible my experience was here. The barista I had was flirting with me (despite my two young kids being in the car) and making sexual advances.... DISGUSTING! The coffee tastes like New York City sewer water and was so unbearable that I had to throw it out of my car and go get coffee at Starbucks. The barista here gave my dog a "puppocino" which at first I thought was sweet... until my dog started having severe stomach issues and was defecating in my car and I ended up in me having to take him to the emergency vet where he had to stay overnight! Are we sure that they serve coffee here??? Or is it rat poison?! I will NEVER return to this establishment. read more

I went here for the first time two weeks ago and it was a wonderful experience. The baristas were both very nice, it was busy but they didn't show it and my drink and my daughters hot chocolate was perfect. We went today because my daughter wanted the "place that gives you a sucker in the straw". We had a very different experience! It was busy, about two to three cars on each side, we waited happily and one barista came to my car window to get our drinks started before we got to the drive window. When I rolled my window down I was greeted with " what are you having?!" Which threw me off because I was expecting a hi? But we ordered and when we got up to the window, it wasn't very friendly, they were having a conversation between each other and using profanity, softly but I could still hear. The thing that really made this terrible though, was they put the whip cream on my daughters hot coco... on top of the lid!?!??? She's 4! Why would you do that!? The moment she handed it to me I sat it down in the cup holder and it spilt all over my car.... I don't know if this is a normal practice but please stop doing it if it is, or... warn a parent first? I wouldn't have said yes to it if I knew it was outside of the cup. So weird! And yes I am a former barista and this is NOT normal practice. Much love mom of a sticky car! read more

So, an update from my last visit. I went today since I was craving a flavored redbull and it's right down the street from me. Usually when I get a redbull here they're disgusting, so I was worried about wasting my money. But, let me tell you today the redbull was AMAZING!! I got a Zero Gravity Mimosa.(originally wanted lime and blueberry, but she said they had no lime so she suggested the blue raspberry vanilla. )I got blueraspberry with vanilla and whipped cream, no cream,lemonade,or orange juice. It was so good!!! Enough syrup and everything...definitely will be going back again....as you guys have regained my business!!! read more

Gravity Coffee - Blue Raspberry Vanilla Redbull Mimosa with Whipped Cream. (No lemonade, o.j., or cream) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Recently I moved out of state and can no longer get my sweet nectar :(. I never wrote a review for Gravity while living there, and now that I can't go anymore I truly understand what I've lost. Gravity was my girlfriend and I's go to spot (Tacoma location rocks it), and sadly we have yet to find anything nearly as good here in Arizona. Gravity if you're listening Dutch Bros is killing it down here like lines 10-15 cars long...like all the time. We need you to continue your coffee conquest hitting the southwest hard. Can't wait to see you! Oh, and when's that IPO being announced? Gonna get in on that for sure! read more

So we're branching out and trying something new. My six-year-old tried her first cotton candy Italian soda with whip and sprinkles. She said it tastes like a unicorn heaven party in her mouth lol thank you Angie! We love you guys! read more

My previous ratings were very high but what has been my favorite coffee shop since I moved to WA just over a year ago has gone down hill. I'm a regular at this location. My partner and I get the same drinks almost every time. Today they tried to charge us over $17 for two coffees that usually cost us $13 and some change. That's basically an extra coffee! The girl who rung is up actually argued with us. "Well it sounds like you've been getting under charged." If that's the case they have been under charging me for over a year. This seems to happen every time someone new starts, which seems to be at least once a week. I'm over it. Not to mention I'm supposed to get a free drink every so many with their reward card and we havent gotten one in over a month. Maybe upper management needs to make some changes or train new employees to respect regulars. Regulars make the coffee business. read more

Love this coffee! Amazing service great environment! Every time we go, we get the best service and best coffee.

it's difficult to put a star on not only that, but this comment is to the corporation incorporation only if you're out of something, how are you gonna charge your customers extra to replace a substance that you don't even have that doesn't make sense so to the corporation you guys are doing a shitty job all your stands doesn't have ice cream base on top of that nobody tells anybody that you're gonna charge them extra to replace the ice cream base that everybody loves that right there does not make sense do a better job or stop overcharging your customers for something that you can't get this happens again I stop going cause I don't got extra money to be paying for extra things that you don't have read more

Love love love this coffee shop. Stopped by to grab an iced coffee and the flavor was there!! Some coffee places like to go easy with their coffee but here it's strong but not bitter, which I enjoy. Their sizes are pretty big so if you enjoy a lot of coffee you can get it here! The baristas are so friendly and nice would recommend to anyone. I wish they would open more locations though. read more

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

Kylie and Julia are wonderful baristas. The amount of effort and thought they put behind getting to know their customers is unequal. They greet you with a warm welcome and a warmer cup of your usual cup of coffee without you even having to order it. Making my morning routine a rewarding experience everytime. Gravity is a great stop for anyone looking for a great way to start their morning. read more

I normally love Gravity Coffee, however I was bitterly disappointed. I ordered off of Uber Eats and was looking forward to their Blended Snickers Coffee. I happily took a big sip, and was met with a shard of plastic. No biggie, I just tried another sip. This time I had a whole mouthful of plastic. I poured it into a bowl, and the whole bottom of my cup was FULL of tiny plastic shards. It was as if someone threw a lid in the blender. I tried calling the phone number, and never received a person. Instead the phone number automatically hung up on me. So disgusted and disappointed. Not sure if I will get it again and will definitely be warning others read more

The girls who work here are super sweet! I am in love with the supernova energy drink! It was my first time here since I recently moved to Tacoma and everyone kept telling me about Gravity.. Just wow! The menu has something for everyone & the drinks are great! I love the vibrant colors. The service was fast even though the line was long. The best part is, I live around the corner. Definitely my new drink spot :) read more

These girls are great!! Great service and very fast service at that!! I haven't really had any issues with my drink!! Definitely my fav coffee spot! Coffee is strong how I like it!! read more

I feel bad for the really kind girls that work at any of the stands....working for the owner sounds like a really hard job in itself....plus half the time the rude baristas don't pay attention when you ask for almond milk and then look at you crazy when you try to get them to remake your drink so you don't spend the majority of your day on the toilet..... read more

The muffin tops were kind of wack, they are actual pre packaged muffin (tops only) from a Seatlle baking company I guess...? Ew. But the blended caramel drink was so so sooo freaking good! Do not get food from them, but DO grab a drink! read more

Amazing coffee! I took a chance on this place just passing through. Very friendly barista too. read more

Gravity Coffee - Iced caramel mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Very nice place to drive-in and grab specialty drinks! Girls were very nice and helpful with our orders.

WOW!!!!! best bagel I have had since going to my local deli back home. The coffee was smooth, flavorful and served by such nice staff. One review mentioned good prices. I usually don't buy coffee out, so when I do, price is never a concern, however, this place makes me want to store my Keurig away. Plus they have a great loyalty program. You will be seeing much more of these locations soon, because they are a refreshing change! Thank you Gravity! I will be back read more

I ordered a gift card for $100 with a bonus of $25 during the holidays. I lost my card and contacted them and they immediately sent me a new one for $100. I inquired if I could get the extra $25, if possible. They contacted me and loaded my card for the extra $25. Great customer service! I'm most impressed by the kind, quick response. Many times companies won't even respond. Thank you, Mike Spence, you represent Gravity Coffee well! read more

This is my favorite coffee spot. I started visiting gravity every work morning after I gave up Starbucks. I'm so glad, because the girls here are amazing. Megan, McKenzie, and Jordan (before she got promoted) and several other girls have the greatest customer service. You are not just another face passing by, these women treat you like they'd treat a friend. read more

Place is fantastic. Other locations are miserable. Hit this one. Kicks ass. Great service. Nice personable employees. Go here everyday.