Didn't eat, so I can't say anything about the food. The cold brew, though, was legit--one of the…read morebetter ones I've had. Staff was friendly, service was solid, and nobody was hovering over you. Free street parking, which is always a plus. Nice spot to post up with a book or get some work done. Upscale without feeling fake or pretentious. I'd definitely come back

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.

This coffee shop is located in a great space. There were so many people lounging and working late…read morein the evening when I visited. The coffee is also very good. Please come and create your own adventure.

I came here on 2 different days during Valentine's Day weekend. We tried a Valentine's Day latte…read more(6/10) it was fine. happy cheeks (4/10) it literally tastes like milk with sugar. Coffee flight (6/10) it was fine, I only liked 2 out of 4 which was the macchiato and the latte. cappuccino was 2/10. One thing we loved that made us come back was the marionberry cheese danish. It was so good 10000/10 The girls were super nice and friendly! The vibe was good.

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.

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.

Yeah , this place wasn't it. It was just not good. That's the review…read more.. The service was also mediocre, I felt like cause I have NEVER been there I was a nuisance to them for wanting to take 7 extra seconds to look at the menu. I mean it has good reviews so take mine however you want, but I personally ain't going back.

We stopped by Jodo Tea for a quick drink on the way down to Portland, giving us a caffeine boost…read morefor the somehow 5-6 hour drive down (that's normally ~3 hours). This was at 3PM on Friday and it wasn't busy at all inside. We were the only customers, and after ordering at the single kiosk (the employees are happy to answer questions, though), we were on our way. Classic Milk Tea, 50% Ice, 50% Sweet w/ Boba ($6.25) - The milk tea is very sweet even at half sweet, although not to the point of being cloying. It's probably equivalent of 100% sweet at the average boba shop. The tea itself is a little malty and there's a milky and caramelized flavor mixed with a slightly herbal spiced flavor. It's very foamy on top and has pretty good body. The boba is a little firmer than I like but not bad. It has a pretty good bounce, but rather than being smooth on the outside, it's quite craggy, pitted with craters. The boba is clearly sweetened well, which probably added to the base 50% sweetness. Milk Tea Rating: 4/5 Boba Rating: 4.5/5 Jodo Tea is a good place to pick up boba in Tacoma. It serves decently flavorful tea with bouncy pearls. I certainly don't regret visiting for a much needed drink to deal with the traffic! Bathrooms - Single unisex room

Found another hidden gem in Tacoma when stumbling upon an ad to try their matcha lattes! It wasn't…read moretoo bad; however, I'd want to order their signature teas or slushes to try next time instead. The place is a cute spot to study or catch up with friends, though, if you are looking for a not-too-busy spot in the Tacoma area!

We stopped by Coffee Kitchen about two weeks ago while driving back home, and it turned out to be…read moresuch a pleasant surprise. Since we were passing by and totally new to the town and surrounding, we just google/yelp but we are so glad that we picked this one over others. The owner/barista was incredibly kind and welcoming. We both have specific dietary preferences and usually prefer drinks with very low sugar. She took the time to listen carefully and recommended something that would suit our taste. I honestly couldn't believe how perfectly she balanced the drink--it had just the right flavor with minimal sugar, exactly the way we like it. What really stood out was her hospitality. The shop itself was neat, organized, and very clean, which immediately made the experience feel comfortable. When she handed us our coffees, she made sure to check that everything was according to our taste and preference. That personal touch meant a lot. Their **menu also looked very unique**, with some really interesting drink options that you don't usually see at typical coffee places. If we ever drive through that route again, we will absolutely make it a point to stop at **Coffee Kitchen**. I truly feel the town is lucky to have small businesses and people like this who care so much about their customers. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Listen, salt bread IS worth the hype, and I was so stoked to have access to it without having to…read morefly to Korea. Mine came right out of the oven, so it was nice and toasty. It's a gorgeous marriage between a croissant and a butter roll seasoned with just the right amount of salt. As I was leaving, the owner gave me a bag of salt bread croutons dusted with cinnamon sugar. The sweet potato brioche loaf was pretty solid, too. Pass on the matcha cookie. I was bummed that the coffee bingsu is no longer a menu item.

Parking: limited parking lot; may need to park in the street…read more Experience: I was visiting the area and stopped in to pass time while i waited to meet a friend for dinner. Surprisingly cute venue and the service was impeccable! 5/5 Cardigan Latte, so delicious! I'll be sure to stop in the next time I'm in the area!

I stopped here on a recommendation from a friend. My cardamom latte was very solid! Good quality…read moreespresso with a nice balance of flavors. I always appreciate when a coffee shop serves drinks in real glasses/mugs, which they do here. The service was fast and the employee I spoke to was very nice. My only complaints are the parking lot and that, like most coffee places, it's a little expensive. The parking lot is truly miserable to park in. Super tight and precarious, and my car is a pretty averaged size SUV. You're better off street parking on the busy road it's on and walking. There's seating inside, but not tons. Limited options on a Friday morning that I went. Other than these (admittedly small) complaints, this is a nice coffee shop and I'd definitely stop by again next time I'm in the area. Always nice to support a local place over the big chains.

My boyfriend & I have been driving past this coffee shop stand for a while. I've been wanting to…read morestop, it's eye catching from the road. Yesterday, we decided to flip a U-turn and try it out. My gooodnesss... I'm so glad we stopped. The baristas were super nice and served us quickly (with 2 other cars ahead of us). We expected a little bit of a wait, which can be normal. Patience is key in my opinion. They had good music playing. Both baristas interacted with us. We've struggles to find a good coffee spot to go to. We've either burnt out on them , heard negative reviews or are too far away from. My boyfriend passes by often & will definitely be back. Loved that they create their own craft brewed energy drinks, I'll be back to try ! Side note from me since I love eye catching apparel & stickers from small businesses. This place has both ! Sadly their online apparel is sold out at the moment. But I signed up for newsletters and rewards to be notified of new releases!! Thank you for some delicious coffee drinks we've had recently!!

My first time stopping here the other day and I was veryyyyyy happy to hear about their Chai that…read moreis made in house! Ahhhhh!!!! I love Chai!!!!!!! And a cherry almond chai at that? Exquisite.