Great coffee, chill atmosphere and friendly staff. Try the Pistola (spicy Mexican mocha). Great neighborhood hangout.

Sure, this place does have entitled hipsters overly representing themselves as the face of Bluebeard, but the real props go to the owner Kevin. He is the unsung, sole proprietor of this place and ensures that consistency in both quality and taste are repeat offenders in his establishment. So if you don't mind getting past the attitude and intentionally long waits that the staff makes you wait - keep in mind that the owner makes the coffee taste great - not the kiddos. Thanks, Kevin. Keep it up. No other beans come close to yours! read more

I've been going to Bluebeard since the day I moved to Tacoma 1.5 yrs ago, & it has definitely remained my favorite coffee shop in town. * Coffee/espresso - Wonderful basics (espresso, latte, etc). I don't do foofy drinks here b/c it's the kind of place where you're supposed to taste the coffee. * Chai - VERY good choice (spicy! Yumm!) * Food - Unfortunately very limited. The pastries are good quality (Corina Bakery), I just wish they'd expand their options. * Service - Prompt, good with coffee ... But they're in a friendliness dry spell at the moment. Not many smiles cracked since one of the gals left. I'm not too bothered, but it does make me wonder if this is a good place to work. read more

One is Tacoma'a best roasters and coffee shops. Kevin the owner is a craftsman and tries to work with local farmers abroad to obtain beans. Great atmosphere and really good coffee. Get their whole beans to take home, I have them in my personal Chemex everyday. Incredible. You can even buy their coffee online. Pretty sweet. read more

Pretty good little coffee roaster in downtown Tacoma Wa. Bluebeard is located on 6th avenue in Tacoma which just a few years ago offered about 8 coffee roasters/shops. 6th ave is now down to about 4 with Bluebeard being one that made the cut. I found the coffee at this little roaster to be really tasty and full of flavor. You will pay a little more for your cup of joe here... but it's well worth it. read more

Great coffee! This is the only place in Tacoma where you can wear a fedora and fit in! I recommend trying their kettle corn.... its a secret menu item that you have to ask for while you're ordering. Delishious! read more

Stopped in for the first time yesterday and got the Nitro cold brew latte- highly recommend! Great tasting and I love that they use oat milk. read more

I really liked their lattes, pretty balanced all throughout - at least I thought. It's a pretty hipster joint, ample sitting space, but not a lot of couches. I like feeling comfortable at my cafes, but their coffee is quality. read more

Coffee is really good, prices are cheap and the wifi is free! Lots of space to do some work before my meetings too. Will be back.

Don't expect any frills--simple drinks, concrete floors, weird bathroom... The snack/pastry selection is very light, so come thirsty, not hungry. If you get a hankering for something more substantial, Cork! is next door. read more

Cool little spot on 6th Ave! Plus I saw the place had great reviews, so my friend and I decided to meet here for a latte. I originally was hoping to order a matcha, but saw on their menu they didn't offer it. My next go-to drink is a chai latte, so that's what both of us ordered. Depending on how you like your chai, you may or may not like theirs - I like mine sweet and creamy, but this one was very spicy. Not a huge deal, I'll just make sure to order something different next time. They roast their own coffee in the place which I think is really awesome! My friend and I met on a Friday afternoon around 3pm, and the place was packed! Not one single table/couch was available. But by the time my drink came out, a table was vacated and we were able to snag a spot. Service was decent too; they weren't overly friendly, but they weren't rude either. I'd heard from several locals when I first moved up here to try this place, so I'm glad I finally did! I'm sure I'll be back again soon. read more

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I have been here several times and do enjoy the atmosphere as well as the coffee, however, the barista's are never friendly. They are lucky they have good coffee, because that is how they got this one star rating. read more

Cool coffee shop. Pretty minimalistic inside. Tons of windows which is nice. When weathers nice they open up a big bay door which is pretty cool. Free wifi. Not your corporate shop so don't look to have a cheesy conversation with a hyper cheerleader at the register. read more

I love picking up my Terra Organics here every week, but the coffee is just OK. I'd take a cup of Peets or Forza from a flavor standpoint any day. Nice baristas and a cool open environment inside. Especially nice in the summer when they open the garage doors. . . read more

The aroma as you walk in is very pleasing! (And I dont like to drink coffee, but wife does) the employees seem to know what they are doing, and offer a great service. read more

Best coffee in town. Lots of seating, great wi-fi, nice location. Great selection of non-dairy options!

This place is awesome. My tinder date slowly went to shit in here but who the hell cares! Super rad place with great coffee and pastries.

Best coffee spot on 6thave from stadium all the way to Jackson. Coffee,service and atmosphere is just about perfect.

4 stars, coffee is a'ight. If i were a hipster i would come here everyday. The girl behind yhe counter is gorgeous though. That jaw line. Anyway, the coffee is ok. read more

We like to give independents our business. Bluebeard is a great space (loved the stone coffee table on casters) with lots of tables and comfortable couches. I realize it is a coffee roaster and even though the teas are from Mad Hat, a wider variety would be appreciated. As would Stevia for non-sugar sweetening. Next time will bring my own. Meaning - I will be back! read more

After reading about them in the paper I decided to try them. I didn't even know this place existed. My husband drove there so I can't say much about the inside. All I can comment in was my mocha which was not good. I didn't taste any espresso at all, it literally tasted like hot chocolate. My husband got a soy mocha and I didn't taste any espresso in his either. If you are looking for an excellent coffee I wouldn't go here, I would go to Metronome instead. They have the best coffee in town. read more

Best coffee we've ever had. It's the only coffee we drink at home, and it's the only place we bother to purchase espresso-type drinks at (we tend to prefer coffee from our chemex or pour over at home). I will say that I understand the people that say they sometimes feel they aren't "hip enough" for Bluebeard. There are one or two barista in particular who give off that vibe and don't make the greatest coffee, but everyone else, including the owner, is wonderful. We love that they treat coffee as an art. Amy is our favorite of all the baristas. Friendly, genuine, and makes excellent coffee. Give them a shot! Also love that they use local vendors for tea (Mad Hat) and pastries (Corina). And I appreciate that they offer some gluten free options for pastries as well. Thanks for the high standards, Bluebeard! We can't seem to enjoy any other coffee as much as yours! read more

Definitely the best on 6th. I like the cozy open shop. Plus, it's right by my old middle school and neighborhood so it's a bit nostalgic for me as well. I've always been a fan old buildings and seeing this building on a daily basis was always something I enjoyed. Now I get to enjoy delicious coffee inside! read more

The coffee here is amazing. The baristas are all super nice. The location is perfect. There's plenty of seating. It's light and airy. All around fabulous! read more

Great coffee- nothing super fancy, they don't have a ton of flavors and things like that, but you don't need all the add-ins with a delicious roast. read more

Come here for a delicious espresso. A tad hipster but totally chill and welcoming.

Delicioisly smooth hazelnut latte....thanks to Mike and Monica Haley for the heads up! ;)

I go back again and again. Nothing like a proper latte in the middle of the day.

Freshly roasted coffee, wonderful atmosphere, and amazing staff makes this our favorite coffee shop. The kids love the hot chocolate with the fancy design on top. read more

Well it's coffee.... Good atmosphere. But I'm not a fan of their blends/roast. Just too acidic and berry flavored for me. No earthy blends. Too bad because it's a great place with super friendly baristas. I wish they would explore that rich earthy side of coffee but it seems like their flavor profiles are all in the berry/cherry range. It's still a way better alternative to Starsucks. I'd go there more if not for Valhalla. read more

I've heard nothing but good things about this place. But I have to admit, I was a little disappointed. The baristas were friendly, but that was about it. The coffee wasn't strong enough so I couldn't get a good taste and there was barely in caramel in my Caramel Latte. I'll definitely give it another go in the future to see if it was a one off. read more

Better than average coffee and roomy area with tables inside. I had a Mexican spicy mocha, the name escapes me but it was great. Excellent quality coffee and great location. read more

Great atmosphere, clean, lots of room to sit and relax, or look like you're working while actually stalking people on facebook. Espresso is excellent most of the time. Would maybe like a few more food choices, but the pastries are pretty good. read more

Really good coffee and an extra helpful barista to answer all my question. They roast in-house. They also had a latte (coffee, almond milk and vanilla) on draft, which I had never seen before! That's what I ended up getting and it was the perfect semi-sweet iced treat! Good place to hang out and get some work done for a while! read more

Bluebeard has great coffee, I would say top three places in Tacoma to get a cup! The service is always really quick, the coffee is consistent, and the people working behind the counter are incredibly friendly. read more

I get Bluebeard coffee almost every week at the Proctor farmers market. The best iced coffee in town!

Love this place. Great vibe and coffee. Also, perfect layout for mommy's to come one play dates :) Tacoma needs more of those places.

For Tacoma, it's as good as it gets. The barista forgot about my order but made good on it by comping my next pour over. Thanks!

Bluebeard is my overall favorite coffee shop in Tacoma, Wa. If you like a place with great coffee, good eats and an easy going atmosphere then stop in Bluebeard. Order a drip and get some monkey break and enjoy your stop. read more

I've been here a few times. I sometimes work nearby. I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 because the workers aren't extremely personable or friendly. They do however make an awesome cup of coffee! I will continue to buy coffee here when I can! read more