Have been moved out Tacoma and I missed this place. Nice bakery and drink, perfect for study and…read morehangout spot.

A friend recommended I come here for the salt bread and it did not disappoint! I decided to get the…read morered bean salt bread, for a little sweetness, and found that the bread was pillow soft and the red bean gave it a nice sweet and salty taste. I also felt the service was great, the ladies who work here are so sweet. Will back soon!

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!

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.

Every cup of coffee that has been sipped from Beware has been a delight. I like to view myself as…read moresome sort of coffee connoisseur and I can 100% say that this place takes pride in what they do. The wait is a little long and I feel that is because they take their time with each cup they make. Seating is scarce so if you plan to enjoy your cup inside, do come in when they open because it fills up really quick. My only recommendation if they look into the reviews is to remove the center table and put 2 more 2 seater tables if it still allows within capacity. Never change. Your coffee is great.

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.

Bluebeard has been a staple on 6th ave for as long as I've lived in Tacoma. The espresso is…read moreconsistently good and there's ample room to sit, but it does get busy enough that the place fills up with people hanging out and working on their laptops. The furniture and decor is definitely to my taste. They also roast and sell their own beans, which is cool. The owner is also really kind, which always helps set the tone for the entire experience.

So...I just got back from Vietnam and I was going through some withdrawals. I found this place on…read moreDoorDash and noticed it place was open super early. I was down bad and feeling a bit desperate for a Vietnamese coffee and some breakfast, so I figured I'd give it a try. I got a Vietnamese coffee (cà phê sữa đá), a large pork bánh mì, and a pumpkin cream cheese muffin (sounded kinda good). I hate to say this, but I think this was the worst Vietnamese coffee I've ever had. I didn't think it tasted like Vietnamese coffee at all. The flavor was just not there. Also I'm not sure if it was drip or espresso, but it kinda tasted burnt. Next was the sandwich. I was pretty disappointed with it. Pickled veggies weren't bad. The other veggies were okay. But the meat was just not right. It just didn't taste right. The flavors were off and the meat was kinda dry. The whole sandwich was pretty dry. It didn't come with mayo, but it was definitely needed. The sandwich was better after I added some Kewpie mayo at home, but that meat still wasn't right. The muffin was honestly the best thing I had. It wasn't bad, but it can definitely be improved. It could've used more pumpkin flavor. I enjoyed the bites with cream cheese. It was a good combination overall. I can't say much for service because I used DoorDash, but it seemed pretty quick. Although I can't imagine there being that many people there at 6am. As much as I want to support a local business, I probably won't be coming back.

I follow this coffee stand on Instagram and love their posts so I have always wanted to visit as we…read moreremember seeing their sign earlier in the year and thought it would be worth visiting. We finally got the opportunity on Sunday morning as we wanted some caffeine and some treats for our fur babies. The menu is concise and simple which is great as often times, too many options can be very overwhelming and hard to read. They have coffee, non-coffee drinks, energy drinks and even bubble tea! Additionally, for food they have banh mis, breakfast sandwiches, Blazing bagels, and other pastries. The barista here was very friendly and professional, she made sure to check that she got our order right and made sure to give our fur babies some treats. I love that they have special treats rather than Milkbones as our fur babies devoured them quickly! Even our picky girl who isn't keen on new treats but she loved it so much! Our drinks were made to perfection too, not too sweet and with four shots definitely helped us stay awake. They also have a reward system where if you order 7 times, you get one free which I think is great as other places make it purchase 9, 10, or even more. We look forward to making them a stop for whenever we are in Lakewood.

After only one visit, this has already become one of my FAVORITE coffee shops in the Tacoma area!…read moreIt has such a warm, welcoming (all-PINK!!) interior with the cutest decor. Not to mention, they sell adorable locally made products--the proceeds from which go towards local LGBTQ+ support groups. Their coffee also is absolutely amazing. I got the Main Squeeze latte and it was delicious. It tasted exactly like a lemon blueberry muffin! I will definitely be coming back here.

I was excited to try this café cause I've seen it on social media and wanted to support a woman…read moreowned local business, but unfortunately, the coffee did not meet my expectations. The espresso tasted quite bitter and my drink wasn't good. When I arrived, the barista, who I believe may have been the owner, was sitting at one of the tables talking with a friend. After I walked up to the counter, it took about two minutes for her to come over and take my order, as there was no other barista working. On a positive note, the café itself is very cute and aesthetically decorated. I especially loved the inspirational quotes displayed on the tables. They also had a shelf featuring crafts made by a local artist, which I thought was a wonderful way to support the community. Overall, the space was charming, but the coffee and service could use some improvement.

My boyfriend and I were on our way to our groomer for our fur babies grooming day and we needed…read moresome coffee. We saw that this spot was participating in Equity in Action's Women's History month and decided to stop by. They are a drive thru spots and I appreciate that they have a menu ahead of the windows as I always feel bad being indecisive and having employees wait. My boyfriend got their Ube Bae while I got their iced Hapa Haole. The employees greeted us and immediately gave us dogs treats which they really appreciated and enjoyed too quick. They were patient with us when ordering as switched up the order and added a banana bread last minute but the order was exactly what we ordered and everything tasted great! I was sad the banana bread was not fresh made but it tasted amazing cause it is a chocolate swirl banana bread, which I never heard of or had. The Ube Bae is absolutely one of the best ube drinks my boyfriend (who is Filipino) and I ever had so definitely order that if you like ube. We definitely want to come back to try out their offerings offerings and they have weekly specials on their social media!

Delicious matcha latte! Delightful service! Cute drive up kiosk. And the drinks come in sizes up to…read more24 ounces.

Finally made it here! Lots of parking, nice cashier…read more Came for the soft serve with taiyaki. I got matcha with nutella filled taiyaki; hubby got ube with custard filled taiyaki and a potato cheese dog (don't ask ME why!). The soft serve is icy; the taiyaki is more fun than delicious. I tasted potato dog but won't do that again. It's a fun dessert and I'm glad I had it. I would go again, but I'd get the ube soft serve with nutella filled taiyaki, and my guy would do the same. I will skip the food, but my husband's taste is sometimes inexplicable to me.

I really enjoy having bingsoo and this place didn't disappoint. I've been here before and wanted to…read moretake my parents since they've never tried. They really liked it. It's similar to the Filipino halo halo and Hawaiian shave ice! Both of best worlds to make this Korean treat. The ambience is hip and different- saw people having group talks, families, Students working on assignments- which was cool. They have water if you ask, and different foods but mostly friend. We just had the bingsoo which was delcious and hit the spot. Def come back again!!!