We went in not knowing what to expect. This place has amazing service, very dog friendly, tasty pastries, great indie punk vibes!

Quality of the coffee is fine -- barista working Saturday the 12th in the morning was rude from the start. Rather spend money on overpriced coffee somewhere friendly. read more

Awesome neighborhood coffee shop! It has a funky vibe, the service is absolutely lovely, and the coffee is great! I don't come to this neighborhood very often, but I'll definitely be stopping by Lux again the next time I roll through! read more

Great place with lots of scyfi books and games to while time away. Coffe almost on par with BEWARE down the street. read more

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

Stumbled upon this neighborhood coffee shop while on a drive to Olympic Mountains and it was good. Lots of place to study/remote work, parking is simple too. We bought 2 Caramel Lattes and grabbed the Granola bar. Both were good. read more

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The vibe here is as good as the coffee! We came in to get something hot to drink and ended up staying for an hour enjoying great conversations and awesome baked goods! The coffee is fantastic, and there is something for everyone! You could get lost in just checking out all the cool decorations woven in here! Great service, great coffee, great vibe! read more

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If I could give a zero I would. The barista making coffee was absolutely the rudest we have ever encountered. Her excuse, I have a monotone face. She proceeded to be rude while we paid for an $9 coffee!! We absolutely will but be coming back. read more

Immediately upon entering, I was greeted by the goodest of girls. She later took a seat on her couch and watched me sip on my latte. The dirty chai latte was flavorful and caffeine packed, just how I like it. They had locally made pastries, I had the berry muffin, and took a homemade "twinky" to go. I'm looking forward to tasting it. Great vibe, great dog, and great coffee. read more

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I found it by driving near my home Idk Is a welcoming peaceful place to relax and enjoy coffee The dessert is yummy read more

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Tacoma has so many great coffee spots. We have visited a ton. And it took a while for us to grove out our favorite spots. I have fond memories of some coffee spots I loved, but don't visit much. When we moved here we use to grab coffee by the pound at one spot and I loved going there, but man if you order coffee there it takes forever. The beans are still great and worth grabbing every once in a while, but they are a bit pricey and its a hassle because its a slower experience and they are busy. We found another spot that when they opened we loved going to, but then the quality started slipping and the price of beans rose and we decided it wasn't for us. Now they are sadly closing. Its a bummer, but honestly we had already moved on. Now we have two options. One by the water and the other is Lux. I absolutely love Lux. The best part for me is its up the road. No exaggeration. I can walk there in less then 10 minutes. The coffee is great. I usually only get drip. I am a simple man. I love their drip, but I also really like their espresso. Some places a pull of espresso is so bitter and so sour or super burnt. Lux is smooth and full of flavor, without that overly acidic punch. Its a beautiful cup. My wife loves the Mayan choc mocha. I dont drink mochas because they are often too sweet for me. Not here, they are balanced and delicious. I highly recommend and cannot recommend enough. Plus I believe they have spilled butter deserts. Grab a few for sure. They are worth it. read more

I am convinced Washington state is the Cafe capital of the world. Sorry Paris, step aside. This one is for the USA! We were on our way to the mountains when we made a stop at Lux Coffee for a quick pick me up. The decor/design was so inviting, we just had to go in. The menu is typical for a quick coffee fix, but the pastries are the star of this show. We got the raspberry cheesecake and devoured it within minutes. It's not everyday that you can find desserts in the USA that don't give you diabetes from all the extra added sugar. The coffees were alright. We had the cappuccino and macchiato. Service was great! The barista was friendly, quick and efficient. By the time we got in, a queue started to form, but the barista was quick to get the drinks out. Highly recommend! Till next time. read more

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I was recommended Lux as a place to find zines, but I left finding a new place to haunt on the weekends! This coffee spot is cool as hell and the doggo is cute as can be. I got a chocolate dipped macaroon that was honestly light as air and UNREAL. My kid got a brownie that was thick and gooey and delicious. Can't wait to go back and spend some time there. read more

I wish I didn't live in Seattle because of this place! I'm rarely in Tacoma, but today I had the opportunity to walk in and work from Lux Coffee. And it was such a treat. The vibes were immaculate. Local art, clean floors and tables, clean bathroom, and great music. The owner, I assume, was working the front counter and making drinks. He was super sweet and kind. Made my drink quick and delicious. Plus his dog was the cutest!! The public wifi and accessible outlets were great for a focused work session. Will definitely make the trip back next time I'm in town. read more

Kind service, good coffee, quaint shop with cool art and vibe, adorable dog who clearly owns the place was perfect for a catch up with a friend on a random weekday. read more

Lux did not disappoint with its amazing coffee. The vibe inside is very chill and relax. The gal over the counter was super sweet and informative. I asked if they had sugar free syrups, and they have many options such as vanilla, caramel, white chocolate, hazelnut, and a couple more options. Yummy looking pastries are present for purchase too. I just ordered a 16oz sugar free vanilla latte. It was delicious! That great jolt of caffeine hit right in the beginning with the sweat foamy milk over taking your taste buds at the end. There are a few tables and chairs inside with neighborhood posts and events pinned on the wall. It's really cool how people can come together for the community. This is street parking only, but it's very spacious. I'm sure you'll be able to find a parking spot no problem. Great coffee here! read more

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Without a doubt the best place in town to grab a cup of coffee. Justin and staff are very welcoming/friendly, treating you more like an old friend than a customer, the coffee is flavor packed, rich, and bold, and the atmosphere is so inviting you feel like you could stay for hours. They offer a variety of local baked goods, artwork, and other fun goodies as well. I've lived in the neighborhood for over 20 years and it feels amazing to see a new establishment so invested in the community, if you are looking for a new place to grab a cup of Joe, please give Lux a shot, you might make a new friend in the process! Not to mention they have the cutest shop dog around. read more

Great, new coffee shop that is open in a neighborhood that could really use one! This kind of coffee shop as Steve mentioned when we were here of the "old Seattle " that we first became familiar with. The place has some art made by local artists and there is just a hint of a funky vibe here that just makes it fun. The coffee is good... how can it not be? The beans are roasted by Manifesto Coffee which is a "go to" place for us every weekend. I have been on a big iced vanilla latte kick as I often am in the summer and loved the one I ordered here. I'm super excited to come back and love having the realization of a coffee shop we can really enjoy is not too far from where we live at all! read more

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This is a nice spot with a vibe of its own. We ordered an Oat Milk Maple latte (with 2% milk), another drink, a cookie, and two cakes. It was very good, all of it. We also purchased their little booklets to learn what we don't know about Tacoma. The proceeds benefit some organization - I can't remember which one, and I don't have the booklets with me right now. Service was better than average, and we felt welcomed. read more

The espresso was so good! And such a fun environment, they have board games. It was quiet and open space. The barista was really sweet. It was a good time, good place to waste time. read more

Not dog friendly at all! The workers dog attacked my dog for simply walking in the door. Then after they were separated they just kept saying how their dog has never done that before... it's a pit bull... read more

Lux is a welcome addition to this area of Tacoma, which is seriously lacking in good espresso. They have all the typical coffee drinks--I'm a plain latte with full-fat milk kind of guy. The lattes here are on point. There is now food here from Happy Belly (a local tacoma joint) and they feature coffee from Manifesto, and elite espresso slinger also from Tacoma. My favorite thing is when restaurants source locally for the food or drinks. Lux is killin it. read more

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Lux is the best local coffee shop. Great coffee, atmosphere, and service. Their food case always has some new treat and I'm obsessed with their breakfast sandwiches. I'd highly recommend making Lux your go to coffee spot read more

This place is awesome! Love the local art on display and even bought some store merch for the aesthetic. The barista was very welcoming and definitely gives off good friend vibes even when it's your first visit. Can't really mess up an iced americano but it was perfect! read more

amazing. came for the zines, stayed for the coffee. lovely atmosphere, promotion of local events and art, good music. not to mention the awesome coffee (they know what they're doing !!! ) and delicious pastries. cute dog, too. parkings a bit rough but absolutely worth it. we need more zine libraries!!!! Thanks for being one. read more

I WANT to continue to support this shop, but am having a hard time after my latest visit! The drink I ordered was tasty, and service was fine enough. The place is filthy though! Sticky tables not being wiped down between patrons, needed to warm my treat up with the microwave and ended up not because of how dirty it was. Used the restroom and the garbage was nearly full. Went to put my dish away and the bin was just heaping with dirty dishes. Between customers, the employee was just working/playing on a computer rather than attending to anything in the shop. I thought maybe we just had a lazy employee working that day, but I was especially shocked when I overheard the barista mention to a customer that he was the OWNER! I would say it's not time to lose sight of cleanliness, especially with new competitors a few doors down. read more

First time coming from California and we absolutely loved our experience here! Our drinks were great! The environment is so calm and chill here! Our barista was so friendly and welcoming! We will definitely be back when we come visit Washington again! read more

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Cute coffee shop! Local art is displayed and for sale throughout the shop. The drinks were great. The Mayan coffee was a little too spicy for my husband, but I liked it. The barista was really nice too! read more

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Nick at Lux Coffee is a legendary barista. They have amazing customer service and do an incredible job of curating the perfect local coffee shop experience. I ordered an english breakfast tea and mentioned I wasn't a fan of earl gray because of past experience with a gross blend. Nick made me an amazing iced tea, checked on our table, and surprised me with a London fog to try during my visit. I'm so glad Nick offered a sample to me because it was wonderful! It was a delightful surprise and I really appreciate Nick's stellar customer service. 10/10 recommend LUX for the perfect Tacoma coffee shop experience! read more

We stopped here on the way back from Seattle to Portland. I needed some more coffee and Yelp recommended this place, so we jerked off on the nearest exit to get there. An understated little place in a neighborhood area. An alternative kinda vibe. We ordered two medium Almond milk lattes. They were nice and hot and yummy. We were pretty darn happy with this place and we would stop by here again. read more

They were so sweet and personable. The definition of a small business!! I would recommend to anyone looking to grab coffee and love it a specific way! On the plus side they have a cute puppy sometimes! :) read more

Lux perpetua is the real deal! It's a welcoming space with big windows and a warm and cozy atmosphere. It has a great vibe, the kind of place that invites conversations with neighbors, has big tables for spontaneous collaborations and inspires creativity. The coffee is reliably potent and flavorful, yet smooth. read more

coffee and service was terrible. Dog hair in my coffee and it was watery. 0/10 would not recommend.

We found this place on our weekly Sunday coffee date. The building itself was somewhat hard to find because there wasn't a sign. The coffee tasted great and was prepared perfectly. I wish they had had large ceramic mouthed white coffee cups instead of random dollar store coffee cups. read more

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This place was really friendly and the coffee was good. This neighborhood really needed a place like this. If I ever find my self over in the McKinley area this is where Ill go for a coffee break. read more

Great coffee, sweet baristas and patrons. Neighborhood coffee shop vibes- love this spot! Also dog and LGBT friendly

Wonderful, funny barista with great conversation and energy. Coffee was good. The place could be cozier. I will always support a worthy McKinley business! read more

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Excellent coffee. Friendly barista. Cute interior. Took it to go but looked like a cozy spot to chill. Much needed in my neighborhood! read more

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My favorite neighborhood coffee shop - super chill & cozy. Great coffee and awesome food & pastries. The nicest staff too! 10/10 recommend.

This little coffee shop perfectly identifies what it means to be a Tacoma business. Great coffee made from local beans, an atmosphere that (pre-Covid lockdown again) made you want to stay and chat with your local neighbors, and specialty snacks / sandwiches / deserts again made by a local in the area. This coffee shop has become a weekend must for me and it never disappoints. read more

So understand everyone's tastes differ when it comes to coffee, but being a former barista and avid coffee drinker you get to know a few things, that being said I ordered a hot 120z lavender mocha and substituted white chocolate as it is sweeter than traditional chocolate. As I waited for my coffee I wandered around the tiny shop, super cute place with local artwork for sale on the walls when I got my mocha it was super bitter to the taste like burnt coffee mixed with dandelion, no hint of sweet white chocolate ... when I brought this to the attention of the barista she just shrugged and said "we use lavender bitters" , no offer to fix it ( and mind you even if that's the case a well made coffee should still taste good) so i asked if she could maybe add Carmel ( to mask the taste, still amazed at her lack of customer service or any emotion at all for that matter) she put the Tiniest squeeze of Carmel on top of the whipped cream and handed it back to me... smh ‍ I just took my yucky mocha and left a dissatisfied first time customer, which is really sad from a business stand point, because unfortunately I won't be back and I won't be recommending what could've become my favorite new little coffee spot read more

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