The best cafes in Tacoma
33 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Giddy Sloth Cafe
CafesSpecializing in 100% Costa Rican arabica, Giddy Sloth Cafe roasts beans and leans into old-school brew methods for clean, sweet cups that…
Giddy Sloth Cafe
CafesGourmet Latte #4
CafesWhen you need a speedy pick-me-up without leaving the driver's seat, Gourmet Latte #4 pours quality espresso, frappes, and fruit smoothies…
Gourmet Latte #4
CafesDiva Espresso
CafesAt Diva Espresso, specialty espresso drinks and baked treats meet a comfortable, bustling vibe, all brewed with hand-crafted beans from…
Diva Espresso
CafesDutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesCutters Point Coffee
CafesRelaxed local coffee chain with thoughtfully sourced, small-batch roasts, plus baked goods & snacks.
Cutters Point Coffee
CafesDutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesSen
CafesSen keeps it simple and tasty with hand-whisked matcha, fresh-brewed teas with real fruit purées, and Vietnamese coffee that actually wakes…
Sen
CafesPanera Bread
CafesCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
CafesGravity Coffee
CafesGravity Coffee keeps Lakewood buzzing with roasty classics, quirky white coffee like the minty Area 51, and bright Get Lifted Energy mixes…
Gravity Coffee
CafesFor Tacoma locals craving beans roasted with care, Bluebeard Coffee Roasters STW is the roastery-cafe where beautifully balanced coffees…
Gravity Coffee
CafesGravity Coffee keeps Lakewood wired with its own roasted espresso and playful signatures like the Area 51 white coffee and the Retrograde…
Gravity Coffee
CafesRealfine Coffee
CafesWhether you're rolling through West Seattle or posted up on Capitol Hill, Realfine Coffee keeps it local and uncompromising with carefully…
Realfine Coffee
CafesLaid-back cafe and bar also selling beer and wine, plus a vegan-friendly menu and an airy patio for drinks and bites.
Analog Coffee
CafesAnalog Coffee keeps Capitol Hill caffeinated the old-school way with pour-over precision, cold brew on tap, and a rotating lineup from…
Analog Coffee
CafesMoonshot Coffee
CafesMoonshot Coffee is a friendly, space-themed White Center staple pouring thoughtful coffee and matcha alongside house-made and guest…
Moonshot Coffee
CafesKimball Coffeehouse
CafesKimball Coffeehouse keeps Gig Harbor lively with Friday night sets, a Thursday open mic, and the kind of well-made coffee that fuels the…
Kimball Coffeehouse
CafesGravity Coffee
CafesNeed a midweek boost that actually tastes good? Gravity Coffee roasts its own espresso and serves creative sips like the Caramel Macchiato,…
Gravity Coffee
CafesEspresso Yourself
CafesCozy cafe providing gourmet coffee sandwiches, salads, cinnamon rolls and other staples, along with outdoor seats.
Espresso Yourself
CafesA Muddy Cup Cafe' & Roastery roasts fair-trade, organic beans in-house using air roasting that keeps flavors bright, then pours them into…
Relaxed coffee shop featuring gourmet coffee, baked goods, salads, and sandwiches.
Moore Coffee Shop
CafesFamily-owned and loungey without trying too hard, Moore Coffee Shop pairs silky espresso with the cutest foam critters and, yes, those…
Moore Coffee Shop
CafesDevoted Kiss Cafe
CafesCasual waterfront cafe serving breakfast & a selection of lunch sandwiches with deckside seating.
Devoted Kiss Cafe
CafesMarket-based spot for artisanal coffee & baked goods in stylish wood-clad digs with fireplace.
Overcast Coffee
CafesOvercast Coffee keeps things Seattle legit with seasonal, ethically sourced beans and a community-first vibe. It shares space with a bike…
Overcast Coffee
CafesLula Coffee Co
CafesShake up your week at Lula Coffee Co, where specialty coffee and tea meet a full food menu that actually pairs with your cup, dessert…
Lula Coffee Co
CafesThe Brew Coffee Co
CafesWhether you're kicking off the day or coasting through the afternoon slump, The Brew Coffee Co pours Martin Henry Coffee Roasters espresso…
The Brew Coffee Co
CafesSlow Day Coffee
CafesWhether you need a reset between errands or a focused work break, Slow Day Coffee pours meticulous pour-overs with beans sourced from…
Slow Day Coffee
CafesDutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesThree Hearts
CafesThree Hearts is Tacoma-crafted goodness in Hilltop, serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch alongside pastries, desserts, and coffee, plus a…
Three Hearts
CafesWhether you just need a serotonin boost this week or you're low-key cat shopping, Seattle Meowtropolitan pairs espresso and pastries with a…
Catffeinated
CafesCatffeinated is a cat café where you can sip your favorite coffee or tea while hanging in the Cat Lounge with adoptable kitties. Book a…
Catffeinated
CafesCitizen Collective
CafesCitizen Collective mixes a weekend-brunch café, a cozy cocktail lounge, and Campfire, an outdoor beverage garden with serious chill, so you…
Citizen Collective
CafesWhether you need a serotonin top-up or a quiet spot to sip something and unwind, NEKO Cat Cafe Seattle lets you lounge with adoptable…
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