Yummy coffee and nice open space. It's great for that person who needs a space to work. Prices are higher than I'd like and the music they play (have no idea what genre that is) is really bad.... really bad. read more

The iced chai was good. I'm pretty fussy about my chais, and was pleased with theirs. Not super sweet, and good flavor. The only negative was that the cup was super full of ice, so I really only got about a cup's worth of chai for $4.11. Next time I'll ask for less ice. :) read more

Great space. Good coffee. Friendly and faster staff than many PNW establishments. Great place to grab a coffee and relax.

Ordered the iced latte recommended by Eli S. as well as a gluten-free fruit muffin. Everything was delicious, there is plenty of space, they keep the area cool and airy, and the barista was nice. read more

For several years it's been our go to coffee spot in the area. It's my number one stop on my walks to work. Coffee is fantastic and the baristas are darling. read more

Had a basic mocha, very good and smooth, no bitterness. Could have been a bit hotter but that's my problem :)

We came here once upon moving into town to find a good go to coffee shop. This one didn't quite wow us, but it does have good coffee. Good to pop into and see for yourself if it fits your coffee needs! read more

Outstanding beans. Excellent service. Cool atmosphere. Go, leave the pretense at the door and savor the crema!

Love the space and had a fine machiatto.. so I helped myself to a second before I left. Came back and minus one star for a very bitter americano. The gentleman barista wasnot as skilled as the lady. read more

Another great Tacoma roaster. They serve their macchiatos with sparkling water, a hallmark of coffee classiness. Great location and ambiance. read more

The wife and I are coffee snobs and Bluebeard is one of the best if not the best in town. I am addicted to the caramel latte. The folks are nice but of course they have startled or snobby reactions if you ask for fake drinks like a 'caramel macchiato' or a 'tall cappucino'. I only wish it was a good place to study but it's too loud for me. read more

Great pour over coffee. Parking marginal. Seating at bar is stools only....booooo.

My favorite coffee shop in tacoma. Excellent staff and they roast their own coffee. It has a garage door that opens up in the summer. They offer pour over, chemex, aeropress, siphon, and espresso drinks. Their standard drip is still my drink of choice. A must try in Tacoma! read more

Roast of coffee is above average but have received customer service on more than one occasion with snark remarks, arrogant body language and unwelcoming attitude. I am a Tacoma resident and am always looking to support local business but I will not be returning. read more

Coffee would be four stars, service a one. A simple hello when you step to the counter or a thank you when you pay or leave a tip or when you pick up your coffee would be nice. read more

My latte was delicious and I loved the space. The barista was really sweet and funny.

Small menu but I see that alot of people come there to study or be by themselves and hang out. The open window bar seating and spacious sitting space makes you feel like you're in a chill living room. Personally wouldn't come here just for coffee. If you're liking their coffee, they do have packages of their roasts for sale too! read more

Here is a write-up I did of my experience there: http://openplac.es/trips/bluebeard-in-tacoma-wa#50230693a011460002000c53 It is unique and fabulous. read more

A really good space to sit and work/read/chat and my favorite coffee roasters in Tacoma. I always buy the Sulawesi beans for making coffee at home but everything I've had is good. There are a lot of reviews saying the staff is snobby or too cool or something, but they've always just been super friendly and down to earth to everybody when I've been there. read more

The atmosphere is nice but the wifi speed needs to be a lot faster to accommodate all the customers. I'm talking at least 20 seconds to load a page here folks! read more

For the most part I'm pleased. Good tasting coffee, love the open yet cozy atmosphere, and the customer service....except one poor experience on a morning where unfortunately I was in a rush. The lady working the espresso bar was having a conversation with another patron, whom I assumed was a regular and they knew each other fairly well. She did not once make eye contact with me nor speak to me. As she puts my finished drink on the counter, she continues to speak with the other patron without eye contact or anything. I apologized for interrupting but had to speak up of my request that went unheard regarding light ice in my iced latte. She grabbed the drink in a huff and just scooped some ice out and put the lid back on, which left a good inch of room in the cup. I then pointed out that it was not full asked her to top it off with more almond milk. She again huffed and rolled her eyes and said "Excuse me, I didn't realize today was all about proportions." She gave it back, I said thank you and I just left. I would have actually requested a remake since I had also discovered after the fact that there was some sort of syrup (chocolate?) at the bottom of my drink that I never asked for, but I had to get to work. Wonders if she just had a bad day because I've seen her before and past experiences with her were pleasant. I plan to go back, but if there are any issues with her again, I will speak up to the manager. Not cool customer service at all. read more

Really great coffee with terrible hipster service. If you don't have a quaint scarf or ironic shirt don't get mad when your ignored at the register until the patrons finish talking to the barista about the difference of opaque and teal clothing. read more

I really love small local coffee roasters so it pains me to leave this review. I first encountered Bluebeard coffee at the Proctor farmers market, I can't remember what I had but it was decent. I decided to order the terra blend through terra organics because again I love small local places and try to shop local as much as I can. I was very disappointed in the blend, it was very bitter and a lighter roast and I usually gravitate towards dark roast. Not willing to give up on them just yet, I asked my husband who was in the 6th ave district to stop by the shop and get a darker roast. After speaking with one of the workers there, he decided on a darker blend from Rwanda. I was super excited to try this blend, but it was way too bitter, I couldn't even finish one cup. I am sadly disappointed and will just have to continue searching for the perfect cup of coffee. read more

Love this place, good coffee and ambiance, the 3 stars are for their outrageous prices - $3.85 for a 12oz Americano with steamed milk. When I asked the reason for the price they said they charge extra $.50 for steamed milk. There is no sign on the board stating the extra charge for the steamed milk. So I can't continue to keep coming here and expect fluctuating prices for the same think I can order in other places for at least $2.5. Sorry Bluebeard, not rich enough to drink your Americano's. read more

Not only does this cafe employ a rad barista doppelganger of Bjork, but is a local roaster who cares about quality in the cup? Win-Win situation if you ask this guy. Keep it up Bluebeard! read more

This is more in regards to their coffee beans to go but seriously Bluebeard is the best roaster around. Their Guatemala single origin is my all time favorite coffee. Can't go wrong with any of their coffee beans to buy and brew at home. The cafe is good but their beans are the best! read more

i finally made it it here, i like the open feel of the place. it was packed on a sunday which is always a good sign for buisness. my double 8oz americano was super delicious, and i am picky with my coffee. very creamy and lots of flavor. read more

Favorite coffee in Tacoma! The shop is very clean and simply designed. Only complaint, is I would like a few more tables. Highly recommend anyways! read more

This has become a weekly spot for my boyfriend and I to grab coffee. I would recommend it!

I tried coffee at many different shops, I even work in one! Bluebeard Coffee Roasters has one of the best lattes i have tried anywhere hands down! The location is pretty nice with a good amount of seating. Although parking might be a little bit of an issue, mostly street parking. It was a warm and welcoming atmosphere and the baristas are nice. Great place to study. read more

The coffee: exquisitely bright and bursting with floral notes. The ambience: chill, clean, and solidly hipster. Everything from the wooden chairs to the professional graphic design work screams quality and exceptionalism. Their menu is varied, but simple. Bluebeard represents everything I adore about PNW coffee culture. A must visit for anyone interested in fresh, fine coffee. read more

Good solid coffee, and one of the few places around that has almond milk. The space is open and light, and by and large the folks are friendly. My only quibble is sometimes the cup isn't full, which is a bummer when you pay so much for a bev. read more

Bluebeard is near our weekend rental. Pros: nice ambience for those who want to sit and use the free wifi or read or chat with friends. The coffee was really not very good the time I visited. Mediocre pastries. Try Valhalla if you want good coffee. read more

I had Bluebeard's coffee at a diner down the road from the shop and it was absolutely delicious. Stopped by the shop itself to purchase beans and have another cup. I wish I lived in Tacoma so I could go here all the time! read more

Let me begin by saying that I am a 100% tea snob and have very little knowledge of coffee. I am purchasing a cafe and decided that espresso and specialty coffee would be a wonderful compliment to our food and bakery selections. I called at least a dozen roasters with very few returning my calls or acting too busy to "educate" me. At this point I am getting FRUSTRATED. So I call Bluebeard and I am quickly connected with Evan Bridges. He literally calmed my stressed ass in about 1 minute of conversation. He very patiently walked me through the steps of purchasing beans to installation AND made a trip to my restaurant to get hands on. Oh, and he brought me samples and connections for purchasing supplies. I only hope to offer the exceptional service I received from Evan to all my future customers. I am actually excited and looking forward to getting our build out completed and working with Evan and Bluebeard for our coffee needs! Well done!!! read more

Best coffee in Tacoma. Always rich and smooth, never burnt tasting. Cool cafe on 6th Avenue. So glad this is walking distance from my house. A great place to hang out and sip coffee or buy beans to take home. read more

This place has a nice laid back atmosphere... but they take forever to serve you. Both times I've gone the guy has placed much more importance in talking to people then serving the next customer. The first time I waited in line a long time while he talked and talked to the person ahead of me while someone worked on the customer's drink. He made no effort to take my order or check in and did not apologize for the wait. The second time I went, as I waited in line, he cleaned the windows and talked to a customer...making no effort to help the girl behind the counter. Too laid back in terms of service. Why is it so difficult to provide good service? Not impressed. Free internet, tea from Madhat and lots of places to sit--which is good. read more

The coffee was great. Nice shop and roastery. The barista was friendly and helpful. We had a pour over which is nice to find.

only a couple of caveats: parking is slim, seating can be slim due to the overflow crowd of students, and don't go here thinking to get a pastry or snack. very friendly, very casual, music sorta sucks, coffee is great. they do a machiatto right, served with a glass of spritzy water. we keep going back. read more