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    2.8 (53 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 3:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Thank you so much Aaron for your incredible energy, positive light and wonderful smiles, I appreciate you. Y
    RR c.

    I love this Starbucks 129th and Pacific Avenue location to pieces! They are so consistent, caring and kind. Thank you so much Aaron for your incredible energy, positive light and wonderful smiles, I appreciate you. You are my most favorite barista ever, my heart sings as soon as I see you

    Hard to see, but AGAIN they failed to mix it properly.... That's a layer of white chocolate sauce at the bottom of my cup folks
    Marissa L.

    I'm not sure why they have such a hard time making iced coffee but it never fails if I go inside they do it just fine. If I'm in a hurry and go through the drive through it's like they lose all sense of what needs to be done. On multiple occassions I have tasted my drink to find something not quite right....I look at the bottom of the cup and there is a thick clump of chocolate and powder at the bottom. THE DRINK IS NOT GOING TO TASTE LIKE WHAT I PAID FOR IF YOU DO NOT STIR THE INGREDIENTS. Today I got a Chile Mocha through the drive through, left, took one drink and there was zero chile and zero mocha flavor. I get to work, look at the bottom of the cup and business as usual there is a heaping glob of chocolate and what I can only imagine is a mocha chile powder (??) lining the entire bottom of my Venti cup. In my ill fated attempt to stir it with my straw (I have no long spoon handy, this is why THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO STIR IT FOR YOU) my hands are now a sticky mess and the powder has coagulated in clumps throughout my drink. Had they stirred it AT ALL before putting in the ice there would be ZERO coagulation as the powder WOULD HAVE DISSOLVED. It is very frustrating paying almost $6 for a coffee drink and it's not made properly. I attempted to call the manager and let them know that someone needs to be retrained however I was told there is NO MANAGER available AT ALL today as she is in meetings...ALL DAY.

    Drive thru!! Staying out of the rain.
    Anthony A.

    This is a very average Starbucks. Basically a meh on the wow factor scale. The coffee is fine. The location is meh (to be honest I think it's next to a drug dealer camp). The staff is okay. Nothing fabulous about it. I mostly just go through the drive thru because I've had the employees act rude to me so I'd rather not deal with them that much. It's a lot of college students so I understand that this isn't going to be there forever job but still. No need to be rude. I've tried to study in there a couple times but the music is too loud. I wasn't able to concentrate. I know that it sounds like I'm really not a fan of this place, but it's an okay Starbucks. 3 stars seems like a fair deal. I know that experiences are different each time so it's just the averaged out score I gave them. Go here if you want coffee. Who knows that you'll get. Sometimes they are good. Other times, meh. I do have a friend who works here so I try to go when he is working just so I know I'll see a friendly face. Also sometimes he will give me a discount.

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    Great customer service no matter what time of day I go! I always ask for a surprise coffee flavor and I have never been disappointed.

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    The sweet lady at window Pat was amazing! So sweet and a breath of fresh air. Will definitely be coming back to this location :)

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    Some staff should pay more attention to the task at hand instead of what one customer may or may not be partaking in, in their own vehicle.

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    One Day Cafe

    4.6(147 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    We enjoyed our black sesame einspanner's so much, that after enjoying them while shopping through…read morePal Do World, we directly returned and tried more delicious drinks. It's a family owned business, and each member we interacted with were kind and informative. The atmosphere is clean, current and comfortable.

    Ordered delivery because I needed a pick me up. Can't comment on service or ambiance, but I feel…read moretheir Vietnamese drinks (namely coffee) are tasty while the tea is just alright. Sample size of one drink each, so take it with a grain of salt. House Green Milk Tea w/ Boba - a very basic green milk tea. Tea was slightly floral, not too sweet, and balanced with the milk. Boba was chewy but lacked flavor. Would probably skip boba here in favor of their other drinks like the einspanners. Black Sesame Einspanner - black sesame cream was smooth and the actual black sesame slowly dropped to the bottom, since grounded sesame will result in physical bits. Slightly sweet but not too much. Similar sweetness with the coffee, a solid ca phe with a perfect amount of condensed milk added to soften the bitterness. Solid drink, would love the black sesame on a tea drink because I chugged the coffee and do not need that much caffeine.

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    One Day Cafe - Lotus Biscoff Croffle(Crossant x Waffle) to go! It stayed perfectly and tasted delicious.

    Lotus Biscoff Croffle(Crossant x Waffle) to go! It stayed perfectly and tasted delicious.

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    Strawberry croiffle and mango matcha!

    One Day Cafe - OD Coffee Einspanner. OD stands for One Day. Their signature Einspanner. Highly recommended if I were to choose just 1 from their menu.

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    OD Coffee Einspanner. OD stands for One Day. Their signature Einspanner. Highly recommended if I were to choose just 1 from their menu.

    Bluebeard Coffee Roasters - Americano.

    Bluebeard Coffee Roasters

    4.3(22 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    Wanted some good coffee this morning and hit up Bluebeard…read more They are a roaster but they sell their own coffee in the cafe. The coffee is great and the sweets make the experience whole. Service is excellent and helpful. It's a nice quiet relaxing place, no rushing just relaxing and enjoying a good coffee. You want a good wait no Great cup of coffee then pass all the chain places and find this place as you will not be disappointed.

    For the most part the coffee tastes good, and I really enjoy their canned nitro cold brew to go. I…read morealso really like that they switched the bakery distributor from Macrina Bakery (nothing wrong with them, just tired of seeing their stuff at every other local coffeeshops) to Tacoma owned Three Hearts Bakery. Recco's: Pour over, Nitro cold brew if they have that on tap, and baked goods by Three Hearts Bakery Cons: Service is a hit or miss at this new location. Being on STW (that is short for South Tacoma Way), I think this location has huge potential for attracting non-locals compared to their 6th Ave location (already established local reputation with regulars), hopefully they staff up to create more flexibility because a lot of times they're backed up on orders especially early mornings due to several crowd rolling in from Howdy Bagel across the street, they're also a bit stoic when it comes to simple greetings. Cortado is one of my favorite coffee drinks but I will not order from this location, today I ordered it with almond milk (which, for cortado of less than 4oz, the portion of milk is not very much but I paid a kidney for it, its my fault) it was $6.07. The barista did provide a tip for next time if I'm looking for a more fuller 8oz drink, I can go for a Flat White. I visit both of their locations fairly regularly and do appreciate this STW location that is closer to me. Parking is on street and has never given any problem finding a spot nearby. Great offerings of seasonal coffee drinks, and I enjoy coming here very early before the crowd hits.

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    Bluebeard Coffee Roasters - Americano & Raspberry Oat Scone~

    Americano & Raspberry Oat Scone~

    Bluebeard Coffee Roasters - Marvin! They have names for each of the plants in the cafe : )

    Marvin! They have names for each of the plants in the cafe : )

    Bluebeard Coffee Roasters - Americano. $3.5

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    Americano. $3.5

    Coffee Kitchen - Giant baked item CC spotted at another table, so she bought one too (10/19/24)

    Coffee Kitchen

    4.6(265 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Always good to support this cozy little cafe. This time, I…read moretried a few new breads. The raisin and walnut bread was especially good when toasted with some butter--just as the owner recommended. It was delicious. I usually enjoy the salt bread on its own, but this time I tried the salt bread with red bean. The buttery, salty bread paired with the sweet red bean created a really nice balance. The owner always kind and welcoming. I arrived a bit late on this visit, so I didn't order coffee. But next time I'll definitely come earlier to try their new ube latte.

    I stopped by Coffee Kitchen in Tacoma and was so pleasantly surprised! I ordered their strawberry…read morematcha and honestly, this might be one of the best matcha's I've ever had. Instead of using syrup like most places, they blend it with real strawberry purée, and you can absolutely taste the difference. It's fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet. The shop has a cozy, inviting vibe, and the owner was super friendly and quick. You can tell they take pride in their drinks and ingredients. If you're a matcha lover (or just love a good strawberry moment), do yourself a favor and try their strawberry matcha. They have different desserts and sandwiches available as well which I can't wait to try soon! Coffee Kitchen just jumped to the top of my Tacoma favorites!

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    Coffee Kitchen - Korean Chestnut (GongJu-Bam) Latte is so good!!! Like Korean Chestnut!!!!

    Korean Chestnut (GongJu-Bam) Latte is so good!!! Like Korean Chestnut!!!!

    Coffee Kitchen - Strawberry matcha and misugaru latte

    Strawberry matcha and misugaru latte

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