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    Happy Duo Cafe

    4.7 (63 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Paul M.

    Located next door to the public library. Street parking is metered but parking garage is free. This place is HUGE! You walk inside and it is a huge store with items for purchase and the counter at the end where you place your order. To the right is the dining area and there are plenty of spots to relax, visit with friends, and enjoy your coffee. I ordered the pistachio latte and a raspberry pull apart donut. Both were delicious but I wished they had steamed the milk HOTTER (it was luke warm). I got a punch card and after 8 drinks the 9th is free. Will be back and try the iced Americano next time.

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    Angi C.

    Cute little cafe in University Place, conveniently located in an apartment/shopping complex. Happy Duo Cafe is a large cafe with a ton of seating- great place to take a laptop and work for a few hours. The cafe sells a lot of cute artisan items. My cappuccino was great and the cookies were from Corina Bakery.

    Pistachio latte
    Gigi M.

    The atmosphere is very calming. I went during a week day around 12:30pm and there were a couple study groups scattered around but overall it was quiet and inviting. I got the pistachio latte which was soooooo good! I absolutely loved it! I felt that the employees could have been more friendly/engaging with customers. I had never been in before and wanted to ask about the menu and the employees just wanted to talk amongst each other. I stayed for about an hour enjoying my coffee and needed to use the restroom. It's a rather large coffee shop so I figured they would have a restroom with stalls so multiple people could use it but it's only a single toilet and the door requires a code. Every time I tried to use the restroom, someone was in there. So I stayed an extra 20 ish minutes waiting to use the restroom. I would definitely go back though.

    Simran M.

    I had an early morning appointment out in University Place and was in such need for coffee! Decided on the Happy Duo Cafe and it was such a warm place. The lobby had cute decor with chic furniture and all these plants around the place. I spoke with the barista who let me know that they have an ongoing list that the regulars actually ask to reserve tables for social or work related needs, which I thought was unique for a coffee cafe! I went with my usual dirty chai (when im super tired !) and it was delicious. The coffee place is located within the University Place Town Center so there are two entrances you can utilize. Plenty of parking street side on Market Place or you can park below in the garage for free it seems. If im in the area again, I would love to try out one of their specialty drinks or treats!

    Anna W.

    Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere. Super cute coffee shop with super cute trinkets, lots of plants and art. Very pretty! I had ordered a vanilla chai, the staff is used to this translating to a spiced chai with vanilla in it. My 5 year old taste buds did not agree with that and they very kindly remade my powdered vanilla chai, which I am so grateful for. They also have a lavender latte I can't wait to try!

    Matcha donut
    Dina P.

    This is our go to coffee shop whenever we go to WholeFoods. We always get the pistachio latte. The service is fantastic and the server is alway very helpful. It's a nice place to just sit back relax and enjoy your coffee. During the week the owner makes in house baos and soup. I just cannot remember on which days.

    Paris T.

    I really enjoyed my quick stop at Happy Duo Cafe for a mid morning coffee. I ordered a 12 oz pumpkin spice latte and a 12 oz vanilla latte for my husband. I received very nice customer service with the barista who helped me and the drinks came out in a timely manner. There was various pastries, snacks and local art, etc for sale as well. The coffee was amazing and they serve Olympia Coffee if anyone is curious. It's very spacious and homey inside the cafe as well a lot of areas to sit, relax + enjoy your coffee. I definitely plan on returning. Thank you Happy Duo Cafe for some quality coffee and good customer service!

    Macchiato

    Nice ambiance and friendly staff. Plenty of seating. Macchiato was decent, however the barista had no idea what I meant when I asked for a little sparkling water with my macchiato. If you are looking for a macchiato, this place will do the trick, but make sure to ask for a traditional one.

    White choc mocha
    Bansari S.

    Super cute space and coffee was delish! I would recommend this place for work pit stop or a place to meet someone to catch up. It's very airy and spacious. I like how clean it was and the staff was friendly and quick to bring out order. I also love the art on the glass!

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    Great place to study, and get an amazing selection of iced beverages. Quality, fast service, and they sell really cute things.

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    It's a nice space but my Americano was sour. I should have known better and saw that they use Olympic Coffee beans which aren't that great.

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    Quirky little spot with great coffee. Love the pistachio latte and local baked goods. Baristas are always friendly.

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    Friendly service, nice ambience, tasty coffee and treats. Fun local merch. A great addition to UP!

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    really cute spot with decorative pillows on the couch underneath a floral photo op moment that…read moremakes any picture look good! Like the bright white lights because all photos that you take are clear and turn out nice. I like that it was all pink. I also like that there is a lot of parking spots as it is located by other shops, restaurants, etc. drinks were yummy and boba tasted just fine. Nothing that had me in awe as much as the decorations here. Service was okay. They were nice, but when asked questions about orders, they would just shrug. Not really knowledgeable on the menu, but maybe because we came late at the night before closing time, so staff was sleepy and ready to clock out. Kiosk is right next to the cashed desk, which I thought was inconvenient because if there were multiple people in line, it would be hard to differentiate with who was in which line

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    Dessert time! Dubai chocolate strawberry croffle with Taro milk tea! 2/23/25
    Dessert time! Dubai chocolate strawberry croffle with Taro milk tea! 2/23/25
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    Strawberry Rose Glaze
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    Checked out UI Cafe during what seems like their soft opening, and it already feels like a spot…read morewith a lot of potential. The drinks were solid I went with the Sakura strawberry matcha, which had a nice balance of floral and sweet without being overpowering. My wife got an Americano with coconut juice, which was unique and surprisingly refreshing. Service was great right from the start friendly, welcoming, and quick. You can tell they're putting effort into the customer experience even while still new. The space is what really stands out. It's clean, modern, and interactive they've got a photo machine where you can take pictures and pin them on the wall, plus chalk provided so you can write or leave messages on their blackboard-style walls. It gives the place a fun, community vibe that makes you want to hang out a bit longer. They also offer desserts, chips, and even have a drive-thru, which is a nice bonus for convenience. Restrooms were clean, which is always a plus.

    Relatively new cafe spot in Tacoma! Their first day of soft opening was September 12. Not sure when…read moretheir grand opening will be yet since there is still a soft opening banner outside. There is a parking lot for the cafe. It's a a small parking lot and the cafe itself is small, too. There is some seating available and outlets! A cute, cozy place to study. I ordered an iced strawberry matcha with oat milk. My sister ordered the iced ube matcha with oat milk and a honey cake. The matcha was impressively very green. I didn't ask if it was ceremonial matcha. However, given how green the drink stayed after we mixed it, makes me assume it is ceremonial. Loved the strawberry matcha! Very sweet and strong! Service was great! The girl working was nice and made sure to confirm if I wanted an ice drink, the type of milk, and informed me that the oat milk was an extra charge. Will definitely be coming back to try more drinks soon!

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    Brown sugar milk tea with tapioca pearls.

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