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!

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.

Though I am a coffee lover, when I visited I ended up getting a matcha instead (oops). I got the…read moreflora borealis which is matcha, lemonade, lavender, and pear. It was outstanding! So refreshing and light, not too sweet either. The lemon poppyseed scone was also delicious. Employees were all incredibly friendly and service was very fast. I saw them mixing up fresh matcha for each order which is always a good sign, and they served "for here" items on actual dish ware and in glasses which is great. This location is small but is very cute and cozy. Nice and calm vibes inside with big windows and natural light. The tables aren't really designed for you to sit for a long time, they're small and not very cushy. It's a great spot to grab a to go coffee or just stop for a brief break while around the area. I will definitely be back to actually get the coffee this time. But if you're there for tea or matcha, it's a hit!

I don't live in Tacoma, but the last few times I've been down here. I made it a point to get coffee…read morehere! Every time I do, I always grab a bag to go. Love their light roast coffee beans. Also love that they have pour overs and vegan baked goods. Not surprisingly that they get busy on the weekends. Indoor seating. And the ambience is bright lots of windows lots of tables. I'd say you could work here. Hang out with friends highly recommend , really good vibes.

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.

This spot is great! I came here to work for a couple of hours and it was a perfect environment. It…read morewas lively and the people were friendly but it was also quiet enough for me to take a call. The coffee was so good- made a mean cappuccino. Will be back!

Friendly, fast and knowledgeable service. Asked about of questions and the barista was great to…read moreanswer them. They have VEGAN CREAM CHEESE, which is amazing for someone who has a dairy allergy. The coffee was delicious. I had a vanilla latte with oat milk. Friend had a match latte which she loved. She had it in a reusable mug which was very cute! Love the atmosphere - cute paintings and open area for working if needed.

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.

The coffee is delicious, there's a good amount of space to sit, and the workers are so kind,…read moreknowledgeable, and helpful! Overall an awesome experience.

This is the BEST coffee shop in Tacoma! And they roast their own beans so the place always smells…read moreamazing. The pastry selection is small but always has good stuff. The baristas are pros and I always get fun latte art. Service is friendly every time and the vibe is lively and fun. Great place to bring a laptop and get some work done, or meet up with your friends before making your way next door for pizza and naty wine.

Diversions Cafe is the coffee shop at the University of Puget Sound campus in the main student…read moreunion building. It was good to have this shop during my conference, which took place at the university, especially in between different sessions. Diversions Cafe primarily serves the students here - and I was impressed that they serve Caffe Vita coffee, which is my favorite coffee. When the coffee is this good, a drip coffee is all you need, which I drank a ton of during my conference. But they have a full coffee and espresso menu and they also have Lotus Elixir energy drinks here. The pastries are few, but there's something if you need to nibble. I like that there's plenty of space if you want to hang out with your coffee, which I imagine is perfect if you're a student. It's centrally located on campus too and opens early. I was glad to have this caffeinated option on campus during my time here.

I've only been there one time on a long walk with a friend, and was not disappointed! 5 stars!! I…read morewill make sure to go back there soon! The staff there was very delightful and nice, never rushed us, not crowded, and it was even during rush hour time too. I was kind of scared I was about to have a panic attack since usually that's the time I get overstimulated with the kids getting out of school and all the cars driving around like it's the horse races! But no! I am very pleased where they built the coffee restaurant where you don't stand out amongst the crowds, and when you leave, you're able to just leave kind of towards the back away from the chaos. 5 stars!! Everybody grab yourself some strong coffee there!!! You song regret it!!

Great coffee and super friendly staff. It's a local staple! I always get a latte and it's always so…read moreyummy.

I was hoping for a quick coffee and breakfast sandwich to-go, but I made the mistake of committing…read moreto over a 20-minute drive thru line. My husband and I ordered a peach guava iced tea each, a breakfast sandwich, and a breakfast burrito. The price is reasonable. The drinks were tasty, but had way too much ice in it. Literally no more than five sips and the drink was finished, and we had 16 oz drinks. The food was good for it being a quick sandwich and burrito. I'll stick to my usual Cutters Point location.

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!