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.

At this point Common Ground basically feels like my second home…read more There's a difference between a coffee shop you like and one that becomes part of your routine, and this is absolutely the latter for me. My constant is the Cardigan Latte, and then I rotate through whatever seasonal drinks inevitably convince me to stray from my usual. The space is warm and inviting, the people are wonderful, and it works just as well for grabbing something quickly as it does for settling in and staying awhile. I've been here more times than I could possibly count, and the fact that I continue choosing it when Tacoma has no shortage of great coffee shops probably says everything. Get the Cardigan Latte. And if the seasonal menu distracts you on the way there, I understand completely.

This is a truly great cafe! Tucked away in downtown Tacoma, I came on a Saturday afternoon and it…read morewas very busy. I was lucky to grab a seat just as someone else was leaving, and while it is definitely a tight fit when packed, the space is laid out well with both indoor and outdoor seating options. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by their merch display, the menu, and fresh baked goods. They offer all the standard drinks alongside a fantastic selection of seasonal items. I ordered the Island Breeze from the summer menu, which was amazing, so much so that I even ordered another one to share with my friend! I somehow also managed to snag the very last chicken chipotle sandwich, and it did not disappoint at all, especially with the great portion size. The service was wonderful, and I really enjoyed my friendly interactions with the staff. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I will definitely be back to try out their fall menu!

Great coffee and fun staff. Friendly and knowledgeable…read more I would definitely recommend. Food variety.

This is our go to coffee place on our way to the Glass museum. It's wedged between historical…read moresociety and district court so it can easily be missed. It's got tall ceilings and the ambiance in there is super chill. Service is good and their coffee is delicious

Super cute ambiance, sweet staff with good service, and I love supporting local coffee shops but I…read morecannot justify $19.00 for a small drink and a sandwich. I have never paid so much for so little. There were no prices on the food and that should have been my first indicator. I should have asked before I ordered. Now onto the actual taste- The chai was okay.... But not something I will be finishing bc there's so much spice in it. The sandwich was also fine, it did the job but not something I'd ever order again. Im sad to say this will not be a spot I come back to....

I started coming here before the change in ownership and also enjoyed it then, but the new owner…read morehas brought her own personality and charm to the business. I like that she has displayed historical images of the building and the neighborhood. I no longer live in the area but stop by when I'm around. The location itself is hard to beat, being situated in the triangular end of one of the theater district's most iconic historic buildings (the Bostwick). The drinks are consistently good and fairly priced for the area. There's ample room to sit and enjoy the views of the theaters. A great place to stop by if you're doing some shopping on Antique Row or about to catch a performance. The Broadway Farmers' Market is also just a few steps away, so all in all it's in a very convenient part of one of Tacoma's handful of truly pedestrian friendly neighborhoods.

Located inside the Glass museum, this is a charming little cafe to sit and relax. Great space…read more Please come and create your own adventure.

Cafe Perk isn't closed and it has relocated to A Street. I am pretty sure it's the same business…read moresince the name is the same. The concept is a bit different at the A Street location as it's inspired by the TV show "Friends". I wouldn't know what references they are using since I haven't ever watched the show and have no intention of doing so. Selection seemed pretty slim here as far as sandwiches go. I am not sure if I came at a time where not everything was restocked or not but I got a ham and rye sandwich and all in all it wasn't bad at all and it got the job done nicely for my lunch. I got an iced latte which wasn't bad and also was decent. I suppose Cafe Perk comes in handy if in a pinch but there are other lunch options nearby for selection in downtown.

What a cute place!! I loved the plants that are healthy and…read morewall art :) in the cafe. Service was very good- I got coffee. Tasted nice. Also, price is very reasonable. Pastries there looked fresh and nice. I would try giant cinnamon roll next time! Will go back regularly! Big fan-

Wonderful place. Warm, genuinely friendly and welcoming. Cute. Creative. Fantastic, fresh twist…read moremenu- really love the huevos rancheros. It's the best I've ever had. On my second visit, I tried the gluten free banana loaf with coconut glaze. Perfect! They make all their own in house syrups and sauces. You can tell all the staff love where they work. So kind. All invested, caring and happy to be here. It's been

I think about this place often, I am planning my trip next month around being able to come back…read morehere. I have never had a savory waffle before but it changed my life. It was the fluffiest inside with a nice crisp outside. They had a salsa between the waffle and chorizo, amazing. 10/10. My friends also enjoyed their food. They didn't have a caramel iced coffee on their menu but they said they could make it and they sure could. Top 3 coffees of my life. I tried it, finished it, and ordered another one to go. 20/10. The staff was really nice, it wasn't too busy so the vibes were what I was hoping from the pnw. The chef brought out our food, very nice guy. Everything was sooo good. I went in April and will be going back in August.

My favorite breakfast spot in the city. The breakfast sandwich and loaded hash browns are a hit…read moreevery time. The employees and owner are super chill people. It's just a good vibe all around. Would definitely recommend

If I could give this place more than 5 stars - I would! We came here for a bridal party organized…read moreby my best friend/maid of honor, and honestly, I don't think we could have picked a better place. The food is delicious, and they are very generous with it. Seriously, there isn't anything here that is not scrumptious and I left absolutely stuffed! In addition, the tea selection they have is on point! Including a smokey tea I'd never heard of that was absolutely fabulous. Don't judge this place by the outside - the decor inside is adorable, with lots of unique and fun antique pieces. The staff is extremely attentive, kind, and even fun! We didn't expect it but there was a live pianist, and he was extremely talented (and funny). My BFF and I are a bit of tea snobs; we've been to tea rooms in both England, Kirland, and Seattle; this one by far has been our favorite. I really can't say enough great things about this place. I hope we can return soon, because it might be one of my new favorite (and unique) places in Tacoma! This really made my bridal party so thank you to the entire staff - we had a great experience!

A gem in the neighborhood definitely…read more Went with friends and lowkey cosplaying. We had so much fun looking at the decor of the place and trying on hats. The warm scones are must-have. For tea we had Princess Grey, Peach Oolong, and one with apple cinnamon. The Grey was the first to go empty haha It's so good. Peach Oolong is just soso. And everyone was super sweet at the cafe, kept checking in on us because we got the back room. One reminder for future self and those interested in a morning of quiet piano and relaxing tea time, do book a table ahead of time! It gets quite busy especially on Saturdays.

This is my "go to choice" whenever someone wants to go out for coffee, I know that their drinks…read morewill be superb. They make their syrups inhouse, and you can tell, even a basic caramel latte tasted like the most delicate, handcrafted drink. They have fun seasonals, they're a hit or miss obviously based on your preferences, but I love them all so far. My go to drink pairing is a cardamon and ginger latte. The inside is SO HOMEY. It's rare to find coffee shops that haven't succumbed to the hospital white aesthetic, so this is so refreshing on the head. It is the ideal shop to study in. The cups and plates are my favorite thing about this place. The cups are handmade and just so stinking cute. The baristas are so welcoming every single time I come in, they look like they just love their job and love to chat with the customers. The outside of the shop is a mint green which really throws me off because the inside is so cute. The parking situation is a little limited as well, there's a few parking spots near the shop and the rest is street parking. They have a large selection of pastries and some food but know that if you come in the afternoon there probably won't be much left, they go pretty quick. Amazing shop, it's a different aesthetic than what most shops are but it feeds that "homey" craving that I have when I want to study at a coffee shop.

Super cute coffee shop that does get pretty busy! When it's busy, expect about 20-30 min wait for…read moreyour order. I love the variety of house-made syrups and the milk alternates since I'm lactose intolerant. The drinks came out gorgeous and delicious! My husband ordered a cinnamon roll that was also warm and fresh! Can't wait to come back next time we're in the city!

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!