This is one of those conflicting places to review: Although it wasn't the worst experience, it wasn't the best either. I didn't really care for the coffee, I think it was mostly the aftertaste that didn't settle well with me, but I didn't drink the full cup, because it just didn't seem high quality to me, and maybe that's why they seemed to have lower prices? I was VERY disappointed in the apple fritter that I tried to eat: The doughnut was old, it had a stale taste to it, the inside was really really dry, and the outside texture wasn't the way it should've been either. I very rarely send food back, but this was an exception. The service wasn't bad, but they weren't the most friendly people either. I know that this area doesn't have a whole lot of food/coffee options, but overall, I wouldn't recommend this place. The crowd was definitely an older crowd, and they all seemed to enjoy themselves here. I really wouldn't recommend this place for those with younger kids. read more

I'd be lying if I said the coffee was always consistent, because it's not but It's good enough for me because I'm not THAT big of a coffee snob and it's good more times than it's not. I won't take away a star for that because the neighborhood cafe has so much charm. The girls there are so sweet I love every encounter with them. The shop itself is cute and quaint like most gems in Fircrest are and the sandwiches and salads are worth their price ! I work in the town center next to espresso so it's super convenient for me to stride on over for a quick cup or salad to get me through my shifts. Oh and LOVE two punch tuesdays and the fact that they even have punch cards still !! read more

Espresso Yourself - Cute - Sandwiches Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

I first saw this place one I first moved near here. I always drive passed it but I have never gone in or driven up tip the window. I finally decided to go and have a try and maybe get a sandwich while i was at it. I was impressed with the service and the overall experience. read more

Oh, boy, am I in absolute LOVE with their chicken salad! It is positively the BEST I have ever had. They have wonderful selections of sandwiches, salads, soups and pastries and their coffee is lovely. Incredibly busy, but you can call your order in ahead of time to pick up. The parking lot is a nightmare, btw, read more

Stopped here only because I had a horrid coffee elsewhere- so glad I did! First, I was greeted by a gal who was sweeping outside then immediately acknowledged as I entered the cafe. It was a nice atmosphere and I learned that they roast their coffee there. So my coffee...I ordered a simple iced coffee and was surprised. It was a strong flavor and quite tasty. It actually had a coffee taste unlike the one I ordered just 10 min earlier from another shop. The price was very reasonable and the service was great. I might just drive out of my way tomorrow to go there again! It's a must try. read more

Decided to give it a second shot. I remember wanting so badly to like this place. Second time around was so much better!! Food still delicious and the service improved immensely. Also, I had an Italian soda with lunch. I forgot how wonderful those are! I haven't had one since I was maybe 15. Yummy read more

Seems like a cool community spot. Lots of offerings, fair prices. I imagine their mixed drinks are good, but the espresso itself is really bad. read more

Some of the best sandwiches I have ever had. Staff is always friendly coffee & tea are also good.

I come here often to pick up a veggie sandwich and a side of soup for lunch. Both are always super fresh and delicious! The coffee is average, nothing to write home about. Service is good, but I don't really appreciate being called "sweetie" - just a personal preference. read more

Espresso Yourself - Veggie sandwich... delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

Stopped in here after driving by all the time, I wanted to try a smoothie. They have a big sandwich menu and the cookie I got was absolutely delicious. The girls who worked there seemed a bit snotty though, and not too concerned with service. I said three times (since they asked three times) no whipped cream. Guess what I got? There's a sign at the register that they charge $1 for shared sandwiches. Pretty good indicator that they are out to get there's with no regard for service. I can't imagine coming here often but on a one off for a quick bite I'd take it to go. read more

The food is great. I'll give it a 4. Sandwiches are loaded and taste delicious especially the tuna melt but I'm giving the 3 stars because the workers were not very suited for their job. They rushed me in my order and tossed the card back at me. They were like high school kids that didn't know decent customer service read more

This place is a rockstar service and delicious food!!! Coffee and sandwiches are amazing!

Food- 5 stars Service- 3 stars Coffee- 1 star I love coming here for the sandwiches & that is it. They are some of the best around town, full of meat & veggies & always perfect. I always get the garden turkey on rye, it's usually large enough for two meals for me. It's full of sprouts, onions, green peppers, turkey, Cucumbers, cheese & almost impossible to get a bite around! I've also tried their scones which I also thought were tasty. Their coffee is terrible and I would not waste my money on that again. Their customer service is not so great, the younger girls always seem rushed and irritated with you. read more

This place was simply awesome. I love that it feels like a friendly neighborhood coffee shop; and isn't a part of some conglomerate. The 2 ladies there were also incredibly efficient and friendly! Last but not least ... Both the coffee (mocha) and food was great! read more

I have only been going to and ordering from local restaurants during the pandemic. I pass by this little place everyday and it is always packed, and upon reading the reviews of others which are positive, so I am sure my experience was just an exception. When I received my order it was not complete, the sandwich was burnt on one side, completely cold and hard as a rock, and the bagel was smooched, hard and just not edible. I don't know what happened, but the whole order (or the part that was received) had to be thrown away (except for a pickle). I may go back at some point to try again, but as of now we are a disappointed family. read more

Love this place! Good strong coffee, friendly staff, and sandwiches are the best. So nice to find this hidden gem where I can come for a tasty lunch with friends or get some work done with a good cup of coffee. And it totally reminds me of Cheers... everyone seems to know each other! Such a great people watching place in the heart of Fircrest. read more

This place was recommended to me by my boss and is now my go to place for lunch. Fantastic atmosphere. Staff is wonderful and friendly. They remember my usual order. My favorite is the Garden Turkey sandwich followed by the Fircrest Club. If you feel like salad, my favorite is the salad with chicken, apples, cranberries, glazed walnuts, and Bleu cheese with a raspberry vinegarette. Check out their selection of delicious scones and other baked goods. There is limited parking spaces and they get pretty busy around lunchtime so call your order in if you can. They also have a small drive thru window for drinks only. Yum! read more

Espresso Yourself - Salad with chicken, diced apples, glazed walnuts, dried cranberries, sliced grapes, bleu cheese and raspberry vinegarette. Yum! - Sandwiches Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

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I had lunch with my cousins. And had a great time food was great and service was awesome. I will be coming back for sure.

Fircrest is a gem of a little town, tucked in between Tacoma and University Place. The streets form a labyrinth with the 25 MPH speed limits strictly enforced. Shaded by huge firs and cedars, Fircrest is home to unique family businesses like Viafore's Deli, Mimi's Teas, Fircrest Jewelers, and, yes, Espress-O Yourself, a coffee shop, deli, and community center at the edge of downtown across from the Country Club. The friendly, uber-competent and attractive millennial staff takes orders, delivers lattes to your table, and engages in running banter with the mostly local customer base. There is a drive-through window for customers in a hurry. A friend and I meet weekly for coffee and conversation, joined by groups of all ages. Larger groups just push tables together. There is a small outdoor seating area for the PNW dry season (mid-July to mid-October). Parking is sometimes an issue, and occasionally it's tough to get a table, but they make their pastries and sandwiches right on the premises. The cinnamon rolls are about the size of a small pizza, and each sandwich would easily feed two non-Seahawks. There are a few outlets along the walls for laptop lizards. EY is an antidote for the depressing, cookie-cutter world of Starbuck's and Amazon. Get down there before the drones do! read more

Quaint and cozy. Drive through and indoor. Easy access, has parking. It's cozy inside. Pretty sweet. They have dark and white coffee and all the specialty drinks. And the food you'll find at coffee shops but better and then some. Very nice staff. read more

Great food. Friendly service. Community feel. Sandwiches and soup fare. Forget Monday's- bike club takes it over. Very kind staff. Dog friendly. read more

Don't be mislead by the name of this little coffee shop located in the heart of Fircrest. The deli makes killer specialty sandwiches! 'Sam' leads the crew daily using fresh ingredients for many local customers. Check them out!! read more

Have been going here for years and always LoVe my meals. Why is it the sandwiches someone else makes are always better than your own ? It is a cozy environment without any rushed feeling. I love the turkey gobbler, the French dip, and the shrimp croissant is Excellant. Soups are home made and change daily. A great place to meet a friend or even sit outside and people watch. So glad to have this delicious local businesses near by. read more

I came in because I heard they have amazing food. I got the Italian panini it was delicious. The "fair scone" not as good as the fair. The salad great too. But oh my land don't expect to be treated kindly.. I walked in the girls behind counter had no greeting for me. Just what do I want? They weren't busy, but cleaning things. I don't know if I interrupted their cleaning or they are having a bad day either way I'll never come back here after being treated this way. read more

Espresso Yourself - Great sandwich, horrible employees - Sandwiches Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

This is a great little place. I went here today for lunch and it was wonderful. I had a French dip sandwich that was simple and tasty. The people who work there are very polite and helpful. The food came really fast too. Nice atmosphere too. They have WiFi and free newspapers. This place roasts its own beans too. I most definitely will be going back. Only two small drawbacks. The parking lot is weird and their drive thru window requires a 29 point turn, but I give this place five stars. read more

Absolutely fantastic coffee shop, I've been coming here for over a decade now, and in that time there has only been one real streak of things going badly, and they clearly went above and beyond to fix it. I haven't had anything that could even be remotely construed as anything below spectacular customer service since then. The prices are beyond reasonable, and the quality of the food beats out anywhere in Tacoma. Hands down the place to go for coffee, scones, sandwiches, really whatever you're craving. The sweets don't taste like what you get from Starbucks, or Forza. They taste FRESH, and that's because the owner seemingly bakes the pastries daily. The owner Bryce puts a tremendous amount of effort into his business. There is rarely a day that I come in where I don't see him plugging away and greeting customers. The girls who work in the coffee shop are absolutely delightful. Polite, kind, remember my usual, I mean they really go above and beyond. I can't even remember to lock my house before I leave, and they manage to remember everyone's orders. The girls treat their jobs with a level of professionalism that I don't think I would be capable of sustaining the way they have. The delicious food, great prices, and delightful customer service is why I don't go anywhere else for coffee. read more

Love our local coffee, sandwich stop! Love the coffee punch cards, really love the sandwiches and soups for lunch, sandwiches are loaded with meat and big! Love the small town feel. .parking is poor and very little seating wise, so not good for big crowds, great place for meeting a friend for lunch. . read more

Very GOOD coffee. Official style Puyallup Fair (tm) scones. You kno da kine: triangular goodness made with Fisher flour, real butter and seedy raspberry jam. So now I never have to go to the WW State fair again ! read more

I am completely jealous of Fircrest. I met a friend here for coffee the other morning and I didn't want to leave! I just got a simple latte... And to be completely honest, it was the best latte I've had in my life. It didn't taste burnt at all and the foamed milk was actually creamy tasting, even for the nonfat milk. Their homemade cinnamon rolls are to die for. I would definitely drive out of the way to come to this place more often. read more

Great little coffee shop. Good sandwiches, good coffee, and the WiFi is reliable. Often come here with the niece, the pup or the laptop - it serves all purposes well. The hours are a bit strange - closing at 6pm....So much for late night work sessions! read more

This is by far my favorite place. The tomato Gorgonzola soup--is to die for. I have dreams about it! The sandwiches are incredible. But more than all of that, the staff and baristas are the most friendly and remember drink orders, sandwich preferences, and my name! They remember to ask about my kids or events in my life! Such a fabulous place! read more

I work nearby and stopped off here because it was convenient for me at the time. I've been there twice. First time I ordered their BLT & Clam Chowder *AHEM* I'm sorry I don't know how you can screw up a BLT but they did.. I want to be nice describing the sandwich but it's kind of hard to.. Bacon was overcooked..I mean beyond crispy borderline burnt to hell where it lacked any flavor. Toasted bread tasted stale..the sandwich was dry, flavorless & a waste of money and a couple bites I was already over it and truly disappointed by then Now on to the clam chowder..if that's what you want to call it. I was hoping the chowder would make up for the sandwich. Yea..no another sad example of money wasted. It was soupy and lacked clams it had more potatoes in it then anything and had no flavor of any kind. I was told by coworkers that the day before is potato soup day so they just add clams to it....seriously?! Tried it again because I was starving and didn't have time to go elsewhere for the lunch hour. I should of just starved and waited til I got home after work. I can't remember the sandwich but I know I only ate half of it and tossed it because it was another disappointment between to pieces of bread..Never will go here again and it baffles me that people go here to eat. The coffee isn't to bad..but the food..yea they should stick to serving coffee and pastries.. read more

Over five dollars for bagels really that is a bit much. I can buy a whole bag for 1.99. Plus the girl was super rude and had to finish her phone conversation before addressing us. Coffee is hit and miss over the years. They have good soup but I won't be back. read more

One of the best local coffee shops in pierce county! Be sure to try a Fircrest club sandwich if you're hungry. Staff is nice, Food is great and big, good atmosphere. Defitnely give it a try! read more

Great coffee and great breakfast sandwiches. Stinks we found this place right before we moved.....at least we found it though. They have a lunch menu too...looks good! read more

This is a cute quaint little place. Great staff. Parking is an issue and getting in and out. Food and coffee is great tho :)

I love this little cafe and coffee drive thru! Fabulous food, friendly staff and great coffee. I try to go there whenever I'm in Fircrest.

We live close by so we took a walk there this morning to get some coffee. They had so many delicious sounding flavors for lattes that we ended up getting those instead and loved them! We also split a gigantic cinnamon roll:) it was delicious! Would definitely recommend stopping by if you want to have a casual morning coffee and treat. The lunch options looked really good, too! We will be back! read more

The turkey Gobbler is the best sandwich ever!! Cream cheese, cranberry sauce, fresh turkey and bread.. Highly recommend if you're a turkey sandwich fan! read more

Espresso Yourself - Turkey Gobbler - Sandwiches Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

I love this place! They're always so friendly and have the most amazing customer service. Every morning I come in I get a hummus platter and if there isn't one already made they make me on right on the spot! read more