Bluebeard is one of my favorite spots. I love how open it is! It doesn't feel like other cramped coffee shops.. Anytime I've gone there there's been a good spot to sit. The coffee is consistently good, and the staff is friendly. What more could you ask for? Yum! read more

Bluebeard Coffee Roasters - Delicious. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Literally the best cold brew I have ever had!! I am so glad this place exists. It's a nice place to chill and hang out...there is a hipster atmosphere. I also love that they roast the beans right in front of you. It's a fascinating process to watch and it smells like heaven. Don't come here if you want cheap coffee. Come here if you want good coffee. read more

Bluebeard Coffee was definitely one of my favorite coffee shops we visited in the Tacoma/Seattle area. The baristas were quite helpful explaining their drinks and looked like they cared about the art of making coffee. We enjoyed our delicious drinks while smelling the amazing aroma coming from the coffee bean roaster located next to the front counter. The fragrance coming from the toasted beans was intoxicating, filled with buttery caramel notes. I'm now on the lookout for coffee shop/roasters! read more

I'm vegan and totally spaced out about asking for sub milk- I didn't mind paying the difference after getting my drink wrong (my fault) the barista was clearly annoyed...this place was not one id sit and enjoy my coffee at. I'm big on Chai tea there's was awful! Never going back weird vibe all around read more

I really like this coffee shop not just for the coffee but also for location and aesthetics. I wish they carried white mocha. But even without that they still make a pretty great cup of coffee. I also like their pastry selection. So grab a coffee and dessert and sit and get some work done. :) read more

A tasty cup of coffee but wish they allowed dogs inside or near the giant patio door with seats for ppl with pets.

Delicious coffee and friendly staff! The reason I won't give 5 stars is because it's hard to find nearby parking and it's always busy so it's tricky to go to it if you're only able to grab a cup of joe and go. If you're able to sit down for a while then the parking issue isn't that bad. read more

This is a great place for meeting people and getting work done. Lots of tables and natural light for a comfortable setting. The coffee here is fantastic and the space is one of the most appealing in the city. read more

Bluebeard Coffee Roasters - Morning work view. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

This place has excellent coffee and a very large sitting space. If I lived in the area, this would be a great spot to hang with friends. I sat in here working and this place filled up and stayed full pretty much the whole time I was here. I ordered a latte with light vanilla and it was delicious. Coffee is on point. There are a few downside. I felt like there is a click here at this coffee shop, which is great for people in the click, however I was just visiting from out of state and randomly picked this place because there was a spot to park and the yelp reviews. It seemed like the Baristas were friendlier to the locals or regulars. Which, doesn't make it the most inviting for outsiders. I walked up to order and there really wasn't a clear place to order and there was 2 barista behind the bar and a few patrons standing talking on my side of the counter. I could clearly see that they had already been served. I kinda stood their awkwardly waiting to order. I then had to ask what the WiFi was and I misunderstood what he had said. So I confirmed and he then said, no it's the name of the coffee shop you're in, in a rude slightly condescending tone. Well, I didn't know the name of the coffee shop I was in since I randomly walked it. I want a coffee shop to be welcoming and warm, and this wasn't it. read more

First time driving here in tacoma. After running some errands decided to stop by a local coffee shop. SO here I am at bluebeard. The ambiance of bluebeard is definitely a plus, wide and plenty of chairs available. The staffs are actually interacting with the costumers and I appreciated that especially I am not from here. The location is great, very accessible to the local neighborhoods. Coffee is good. I ordered one shot vanilla latte and they did a pretty good job. THUMBS UP. WIll definitely will be dropping by again when im town. :P read more

This place is a hipsters paradise. I am totally not cool enough to hang out here. I will anyways though because their coffee is spectacular. Dark and rich drip and the specialty mexican mocha were both perfection. Not over priced either like a lot of places in the area. Open and airy, lots of seating. A 6th ave must. read more

Their espresso is A+. Hands down my favorite place to come when I'm in Tacoma! I got their cranberry orange granola with help milk and a latte, both times. Great service, great atmosphere, actually obsessed. Love this place. read more

Great coffee,as a barista across the water I can say that this is the most authentic menu I've seen around! They actually roast their beans in house which is pretty special. The seating was much larger than I anticipated. No formal parking lot, can be tricky to find parking along the street. I probably would've given it 5 stars though because it really seem like they take their craft of caffe as an art, only serving quality shots. My issue is that I came here with it being advertised as a great spot to do work, with lots of seating and internet available. I walked in and ordered a drink and a brioche (quite a few bakery options, looked good and mine was okay, kinda weird that they ask if you'd like it heated and then guide you to the communal microwave but whatever), my drink was ready soon and I grabbed a spot to crank out a paper for school. I connected to the WiFi and was able to use google and my email, but couldn't do much else such as open a word document online, do research, or use my schools website. I asked the gentleman sitting next to me if he encountered this problem and he said he had and he's using his phones hotspot instead, and that he came sometime last month and had the same issue. As I was looking on the WiFi connections I realized that most of it was hotspot connections. I thought it was idiotic to go to an Internet cafe to use your own hotspot so ended up going to another cafe to crank out my homework :( read more

I love to try new coffee places and I frequently drive by Bluebeard, so I finally decided to try it. The place is neat inside. However, when I ordered, it was almost like the baristas were too concerned with being their cool selves to help out their customer. When one of them finally took my order of two drip coffees they informed me it would be one minute. Fair enough, I understand...but one minute turned into 12 minutes of waiting! When I finally got the two coffees (without any sort of apology for having to wait) one of which had vanilla, I asked which one had the flavoring, the "too cool for school" barista told me she didn't know. Besides the poor service, the coffee is decent. Even though this joint is nice inside, the people who hang there are definitely not my seen...if you don't have an apple computer, a nalgene with stickers on it, and a vintage bike outside, then you probably won't fit in this hipster coffee shop! read more

After hearing about this place from the story in the News Tribune I decided to give this place a shot. When I walked in there was one customer besides myself and I wasn't even greeted. After waiting what seemed like forever to get his drink it was time for me to order. I got a triple soy mocha and a mocha for my wife. As he was making our drinks he wouldn't talk, smile, or make me feel welcome and i was a grossed out by him using his fingers to wipe the excess coffee grinds from the press. It took this guy 10 minutes to make two drinks and they were tasteless!!! I could taste a hint of coffee in my drink and mind you I ordered a triple. If your emo you'll fit in perfectly at this place. But, I've had way better coffee at 7-11. Trust me, this place sUcKs!!! read more

Dont drink coffee but bought some for wife. She loved it. Atmosphere was relaxing. It had a rustic view and a little dark. Parking was difficult during the weekend but was free on the street. read more

I got the Americano and my wife got an Almond Latte. Delicious. The cafe vibes are excellent with plenty of seating and not too cramped. Love it here! read more

fall, winter, summer, spring...trendy hipster environment with lots of space and opportunity to connect. if you catch them roasting their beans you may end up walking out smelling like a coffee roaster! industrial chic decor down to the mini succulents on each table. lounge leather couches inside the sliding garage door and outside in the foyer another private area to talk. large bathrooms, double stalls with a latch per use / occupancy. i personally go there for the chai. it's made locally and from scratch. ends up tasting spicy and less on the sweet side. always a nice pick me up with ginger top notes. meesa read more

I sure feel lucky just living down the street in walking distance from Bluebeard's. The shop and roaster has an open and comfortable atmosphere and always good coffee. The owner Kevin and staff are friendly and show that they care about being a community focused coffee shop. Thanks, guys! read more

One of my favorite coffee haunts! The coffee is good! I love when they're roasting - just that little extra something in the air. The staff are friendly and remember those who come in. The baked goods are YUMMY! The chocolate quinoa cookie has become my favorite! I may even be addicted to them. read more

Made the mistake of coming here once instead of wonderful Valhalla and never did that again. Poor Customer service, bitter sour espresso. Charged extra for a tiny splash of milk that I tried to explain I just wanted to add from the free cream container on counter and tie guy told me 'oh it would have been the same' and just brushed me off. What? Yeah it would have been the same little splash of cream or milk with out the extra 75 cent charge or whatever it was lol. So somehow I paid like 6 dollars for bad/unfriendly customer service experience and an awful doppio with an expensive splash of cream that was available for customers free on the counter. When I tried to correct things like my dead shots and bill I was ignored. Hopefully they were just having a bad day! read more

Went here today and had the nitro cold brew. It was on point. Can't wait to have it again.

I love this place. The open atmosphere, that I can stay at a table as long as I like reading, playing scrabble, or just catching up with a friend. It's everything I look for in a coffee shop - excellent coffee (as a soy drinker I also look for the soy to be steamed just right - and it's darn tasty here), open space, non-pretentiousness, free wi-fi, and a great music selection. This is my favorite coffee shop in Tacoma now, and the location is great too - I like being off the main section of 6th but still within walking distance of my home. Yes, there isn't any food, but if you are looking for a coffee shop and not a cafe - this is your spot. As much as I love Valhalla, there is not much space there, and Metronome seems to by the UPS student hangout - so if your looking for some great local coffee and an open spacious atmosphere without the students - Bluebeard is it. read more

Stopped in on my way traveling through Tacoma. I was very happy with the friendly service. The baristsa took the time to talk to me and recommend some places to see while I was visiting. Coffee was great and it had a cool ambiance. Nice big room to relax in with plenty of seating. I tried one of their pastries, a cinnamon roll cup which was kinda dry but had a good flavor. read more

Stopped in for coffee and some pastries for my employees. Two 16oz drips, two almond croissants, one almond milk latte. The coffee was great, the shop was nice, and busy. I started driving away, drank half of the latte and considered how long it would take me to return for another... read more

I was there just a few days ago. The inside of the store is great in terms of comfortable seating and lots of space. There is a garage-style door which opens which is quite nice. However, the smokers outside violate state law when they smoke within 25 feet of that door; unfortunately, the smoke wafts into the inside area. The woman who was acting as barista was not so great. She didn't have time to get off her phone while serving me. I ordered an Americano which was very so-so. As soon as she passed the drink to me, she took the phone back to a stool which was a few feet from the counter. I wanted something other than cream for the Americano, so I "interrupted" her telephone conversation. She wasn't too happy, but got the milk from the frig under the counter. I'm not sure if she was just filling in for the actual barista for a few minutes, because about 10 minutes later, she left when a male barista showed up (it could also have been a shift change, and she may just be completely inept at customer service and pulling espresso). If the problem with the barista is fixed, the coffee house would be at least a 4 star. The rating system doesn't allow for 2.5 stars, but that is what it deserves based on my experience there (note I rounded up out of hope this will improve). I also had problems connecting up to their wireless internet- something I never have problems with at many other cafes/coffee shops. I had the name of the connection point and the password. I was told it should require a password. However, the only connection point with the name I was given did not require a password, and rarely showed up, despite my refreshing the list of available wireless points. My A/B/G wireless should be compatible with even Wireless-N, so I'm not sure what the problem was. I'll take a different computer the next time, although I think I'll test the connection outside before I buy coffee. If the wireless doesn't work, I don't spend money at a cafe. This venue has a lot of potential, but the barista issue & the wireless issue are big negatives. read more

The best coffee in Tacoma. The baristas are amazing and friendly. A cool place to lounge around and take in the good vibes. Usually there's some pretty awesome pastries available. Parking can be a little difficult, just park further down the street and enjoy the walk. It's worth it! read more

There are so many great places to get coffee on 6th ave. I mean there are no less than 4 awesome places within a mile of each other, and I am not counting Starbucks as one of those places, gross. What it comes down to on this avenue of fantastic coffee is that there really is no room for a sub-par product. Thankfully Bluebeard is another great place for high end coffee. Another plus is that you can get Almond Milk instead of regular which really adds another level of complexity to the overall flavor. The only reason for a 4 star is due to the fact the coffee isn't always consistent. It can vary wildly between the different Baristas. I usually only stop in when my favorite is working but when she makes my coffee it always rocks!! If you want bitter crap go to Starbucks, if you want smooth and delicious go to Bluebeard. read more

My fav, down to earth baristas and no higher than thou attitude like metronome! Get your coffee anyway you like it by any brew method of your choice! Did I mention that they roast their beans on site? Good stuff! read more

Bluebeard is a nice new coffee shop on 6th ave. They are doing well for a new business, with decent menu options, reasonable prices, and a nice atmosphere. It's a simple space with ample seating and , most importantly, plenty of outlets for laptops. This is my new favorite coffee shop in which to sit and read or do work. read more

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Tacoma. The coffee is good, the space is great to meet-up with people or study, and the baristas are friendly. read more

Great coffee shop with great, friendly staff! The decor was simple, yet warm and welcoming and there were so many tables that you could practically sit there all day to get work done and enjoy coffee. read more

Lately this place's coffee has been hitting the bullseye for me. Gotten very fond of the 48-oz French press for $6. Today's latte = super yum. read more

A huge sea of skinny pants Macs and fixies every where. The perfect place to hang out and act totally nonchalant while secretly caring about what every single person in the place thinks about you. Also the coffee rocks however the owner seems a bit too aloof for my taste semi boarding on rude. If I wanted to be looked down upon for my choices I can just go to my parents house. Don't get me started on the Baristas. If your lucky one might smile at you before acting as if they are totally put out by having to actually make your coffee. I have been in on several different occasions and every time I feel like I have somehow without knowing it offended them. read more

Every cup I've had here has been amazing. They are simple, no fancy syrups and crap here. We were inspired by a small business owner at another place to ask for something special. We said, "make something delicious!" We were not disappointed. What came out was a cayenne pepper pulled espresso with a kick of agave at the end. He also gave us a little glass of soda water to cleanse the palette. WOW. So interesting and delicious! Blown away at the ingenuity here. Bravo. read more

They've got great coffee and it's a good place to meet people. Their La Pistola is especially delicious. Also, just to note that I've noticed an improvement with their staff and food offerings over this year. read more

Everyone here is tight. Super friendly. Got some sweet sweets. Single origin is always poppin'. It's a bit hard to find a seat with an outlet as they're usually the first spots to go. But no one cares if you post up all afternoon. Stellar music. Amazing natural light and plants. Feels good. read more

This is the best cafe on 6th ave, hands down. The inside is simple but beautiful: huge windows, lots of wood, great lighting and christmas lights! My weakness. I prefer it to the more modern sleek steel look that Metronome has. The coffee here is much better. They show local art, and play beautiful music. The baristas are very friendly. If you're looking for the perfect place to sit and read all day, this is it. Even though it's not as close as I would wish, it's well worth the walk/ bike ride. read more

last weekend me and my gf were bored so we gave this coffeeshop a twirl. kj got a chai i got a tea tht taste very herby didnt care for it at all.usually i,m a dragonwell tea fan tullys .but wanted to order a cookie tk god i didnt.satdown firedup my laptop and saw a barista a fem cough mutiple times into her hands and and napkin tht she was eating behind the counter in clear site of the customers.i didnt see her wash her hands anyways its spacey high ceiling a neighborhood hippie student hangout sari but i prefer metronome or tullys at stadium or and another thing i always have my own internet this place gives you a receipt tht has a code to get online lol.. read more

Super cute coffee place, coffee was great! Awesome atmosphere, couches and tables with lots of natural light. The staff was really friendly and it's right next door to a cute little sandwich/wine shop. read more