Oh my gosh I absolutely LOVE IT HERE!!!!!…read more I am no longer a full blown Vegan anymore , but I remember when I was for many years, I would treat myself to this and I forced my friends to this restaurant and they at first were very hesitant to try the vegan foods, and I'm like just try it! You can't knock it till you try it! I got a whole group of friends to come out and try it and I just felt so proud of myself like a proud mama bear !!! The appetizer of the Mac and Yeeze?? I think was their favorites!!!!! They wanted an extra large to go to bring back to their families! I told them just wait guys, I'll bring you to the one on Proctor Street in Tacoma that's Vegan, little more pricey, but, it's VERY !! I think everybody should come here if you are one of those people who are for example visiting out of town who is a big meat eater and from the south, I bet you you would love this restaurant seriously. It's run by this super hippie laid back Jamaican style themed family who plays bob Marley all day long inside and the food takes a while to come out so just be patient! Everyone is so nice and it's so worth going that's all I got to say!! Trust me, my friends were so happy that I took them there!!!! I need to go back sometime!! They have some cool funny art for sale I think still available too. I hope they still do actually...

*vegan review* Delicious southern food! I'm so happy that…read morethey have the Plum Bistro-style Mac and yease which is LEGENDARY. will definitely come back!

This place has been our go-to meetup spot for years. Whenever friends are in town, we don't even…read morehave to ask where we're headed. The hot dogs are phenomenal. I'm a creature of habit with the 6th Ave Strut and Ragin Cajun, but honestly, you can't go wrong; my friends all have different favorites and rave about them every time. Dining in is the best experience, but they've seriously leveled up their takeout game. They swapped the old foil wraps (which led to soggy buns) for specialized takeout carriers, so the quality holds up perfectly even if you're eating on the go. Parking can be a bit of a gamble depending on when you show up, but it is 100% worth the effort. Whether you're here for the food or the drinks, you're guaranteed to find something you love.

If you are looking for a classic dive bar with an elite beer selection and creative food, The Red…read moreHot in Tacoma is a must-visit. The hot dogs here are anything but basic. I tried the "Tacoma" dog, which was solid, but the real winner was an off-menu special they had--a unique combination of peanut butter, slaw, and Sriracha. It sounds like a wild mix, but it was easily the best thing I ate; the flavors worked together perfectly. Beyond the food, they have a great draft beer list with plenty of variety. The service was friendly and the atmosphere is exactly what you want from a local neighborhood spot. Highly recommend if you're in the 6th Ave area and want a low-key place with high-quality dogs and brews!

Food was amazing! So tasty and a lot of variety of food…read more Will definitely visit again Our service was very friendly and helpful

I was traveling in a group of 6 to Renton, WA, and we stopped by Blossom Vegetarian as our first…read morestop in the Evergreen State. One member of the group is vegetarian, hence a reason why we ended up going to a vegetarian restaurant for our first meal during our trip. Blossom Vegetarian is located on the southwest corner of 3rd and Burnett. We came in three cars, and the lot immediately in front of the restaurant can only hold about a dozen cars. The adjacent lot has more spots, but all three of us were able to find spots easily when we arrived. That's likely because we had arrived a few minutes prior to opening, so the door was locked when I tried to open it. Right at 11 AM, an employee came out with a signicade to place in front of the front door. Shortly afterwards, we entered and sat at a table for 8, which I found kind of odd because they had tables of 4 and 8, but not 6. Our table had a sign advertising a limited time special, which was Hanoi Beef Fried Rice at the time*. However, we were interested in the lunch specials, which were available weekdays from 11 AM to 2 PM. Knowing that our schedule wouldn't have allowed for a lunch special any other time during our trip, we went for lunch specials, which mainly consists of rice combos. Rice combos at Blossom Cafe come with rice, either jasmine or brown, the latter of which would incur a $1 upcharge. The combo also includes an option for a juice or coffee, and if you choose either, you get $1 off. With plenty of rice combos to choose from, two of them chose the same lunch combo while the rest of us went with different lunch combos, but shared family-style with one another. I chose the Blossom Rice Combo, which consists of shredded "pork", tofu pie, "beef" skewer, and vegetables alongside a lime vinaigrette dressing. I'm not too certain of the other combos, but I do know that the Cashew Chicken was another combo, and that's because one of my groupmates heard it was their most popular dish. Since I prefer brown rice over white (jasmine) rice, I opted for the $1 upcharge for the brown rice. Between the coffee and the juice, I went with a coffee since I was needing some after a long morning of traveling. They have four choices of Vietnamese Coffee: Cheese Cafe, Cafe Latte, Dalgona Cafe, and Cafe Sua. I went with the Cafe Latte, which consists of both condensed and whole milk. The coffee drinks can come either hot or iced. For whatever reason, everybody else ordered the iced drinks, but I went with hot knowing I'd have to brave the pretty chilly weather outside. It took about 13 minutes for the kitchen to prepare our orders, and then we feasted! The coffee was ready about a minute before the main dishes arrived. Everything tasted good, but I wouldn't say great, though that's probably because I'm not vegetarian. However, rest assured that all their meats aren't real meat, and this is indicated by the use of quotation marks encompassing the meat names. You can definitely tell these meats are truly vegetarian, though it took a few bites for me to discern the vegetarianism of the "beef" skewer. The brown rice tasted kind of odd. I don't quite know how to describe it, but it was way different than the brown rice I'm used to e.g. Flame Broiler. The rice tasted pretty meh by itself, but exhibited a much more elevated flavor profile after adding the lime vinaigrette, which I'm thinking was actually a fish sauce. But that Cafe Latte was smoooooooooooth. Just what I needed after not getting enough z's the previous evening. Since I ordered mine hot, my coffee came in a mug while the others who ordered iced coffee got theirs in a wine glass. These coffees supplemented the glasses of water we were given when we placed our orders. Service, unfortunately, was quite slow, so exercise patience! We were the first customers to eat there, and there were a few others who came in after we did. We stayed there for over an hour even though I think we could have gotten in and out in much less time. They didn't really check on us even though there were very few other customers inside as well; I guess we were supposed to proactively go up to the counter to let them know when we were ready to order as well as pay. 2026 calendars were available for purchase at a cost of $20, cash only. I don't know how many people would constitute a "large" party, but we were considered one, which resulted in an 18% gratuity fee that was already added to our individual bills. One of our groupmates, who was fluent in Vietnamese, needed to let the server know prior to paying. So overall, Blossom Vegetarian is a decent spot for vegetarians; I just wouldn't recommend for a quick lunch break since service is nowhere near as quick. * My visit was back in November. I waited until January to post this review as I took a brief hiatus from posting reviews upon traveling to the Pacific Northwest.

Back with a review update yearrrsss later and happy to report a five star upgrade! We'e been back…read morequite a few times but our most recent visit was with a larger group and we had an awesome time. First off, service here is always great. Bartenders are always nice and food always comes quick. We started off by sitting in one of the larger booths and kicked our visit off with some drinks and an app. They have a great local selection of beers and tasty sounding cocktails. I tried a sip of my friend's spicy marg and it was TRULY spicy but it was absolutely delicious. For our app we tried the Corn Queso and it was super good! Definitely recommend. My husband and I split a couple of entrees to try something new as we always get the same stuff. This time we got the Holy Burrito with steak, and the Monster S'Mash Burger. The Holy Burrito is MASSSIVE. Easily able to share this and only this between 2 people. Stuffed with all the same usual goodness of a burrito, but topped with a luscious chorizo gravy, pico de gallo, and guac. Absolutely superb, can't recommend enough. The burger was also good but I wouldn't quite call it a smash. The fries are super crispy and yummy! After we wrapped up eating we went into the other half of the building where they have pinball machines, a pool table, and a photo booth. It's a fun spot to vibe and wrap up with another drink. If you haven't been to this Tacoma icon yet, you're seriously missing out.

Visited on a Saturday around 8pm and walked in just before the rush. As a first timer, I really…read moreenjoyed the food and drinks. I ordered the mojo pork bowl and every part of it was flavorful! I think I can speak for my group, that they really enjoyed their food and drinks too! The ambiance is moody and gothic, don't let the name fool you. The bartender and waitress were very friendly, and while ordering at the bar was way, the central area did get pretty crowded later in the night. After reading other reviews, I see I missed out on the photobooth :(. Oh wells, I'll try it out next time!

Tried Moe Vegan's food truck experience and it was great. I'm not vegan, at least not on most days,…read morebut this place is definitely worth checking out. The burgers were the highlight -- juicy, flavorful, and easy to forget they were 100% plant-based. Everything here is vegan, which makes it fun to explore the menu. I also tried the mushroom tacos, which felt a little bland, but later realized it was because they're gluten-free lol. The bald guy with the beard was super friendly and welcoming.

The food was smackin! We ordered the Smoked Charr'd Jackfruit "BEEF" Tostada Quesadilla & Souf…read moreSeattle Gourmet Vegan "Beef" Burger. Thank you to the lovely Amy for her awesome service!

Came for a quick bite at the new location on Friday night. It's pretty popular so we were ready for…read morea bit of a wait but we got a couple seats at the bar right away. Friendly service and great drinks! We ordered the stuffed peppers (classic wooden city) and the burrata with bread pudding. Both were so great. Almost opted for dessert but chose to explore a few more places instead. Definitely would recommend! Get reservations if dining with a group, but with the larger location it's feasible to drop in as well. Excellent service and great atmosphere, the restaurant has such a nice vibe. Can't wait to go back.

Food is good but the wait for food was too long in addition to the very long wait for a table…read more A word to the owners: if you buy a bigger place, you need to increase the staff because costumers should not wait that long for food just because the place is crowded but understaffed.

I like this place. It's cute, there is a variety of food, and they sell stuff from local artists…read more It's a really neat place to sit and have a meal or take a break. It feels like you've gone out of town once you walk inside. I'm a fan of that! The food was good.

I love Happy Belly!! I am so glad that it's still around after all these years too! It's hard for…read moresmall businesses these days to stay open! It's so delicious I love how many vegetarian/vegan options it has! And the vibe when you walk in is definitely stellar! Everybody needs to go!! Love it there so much and it's right near the YMCA so get a quick workout in and then jump to the Happy Belly for a treat!! If you are on a tight budget though because I know sometimes they can be a bit pricey, they do have stuff on sale, or just get something small! You won't regret it!

Cute coffee shop, delicious drip coffee, great gluten free sandwiches and super sweet employees-…read moreyou can tell they love their community! A few outside tables but a lot of larger ones inside too for group gatherings. Check it out!

Went today on a rainy Thursday hoping to grab a coffee before a work mtg at 10:30a and it appears…read moreto be closed? No sign on the door. Just chairs all up tables and locked doors. Hours say it's open - but definitely not open.

Great atmosphere…read more Service was a bit slow for a Thursday. Quantity of food was enough for two meals. We took home leftovers

Farm 12 is our go to breakfast spot, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently made to…read moreperfection every time we visit, which is a big reason we keep coming back. It's a beautiful place and honestly the perfect brunch spot great atmosphere, clean, and well put together. The servers are always nice and attentive, making sure you're taken care of throughout your meal. Just a heads up this place gets very busy on weekends, so plan accordingly or be ready for a wait. Overall, if you're looking for a reliable, high quality breakfast/brunch spot, Farm 12 is definitely worth checking out. They also serve dinner, although we haven't tried it yet.

Amazing!! Burgers seasoned perfectly, fresh cut fries, and a welcoming crew…read more What more could you ask for?! I visited six months ago from Vegas and still think about the burgers. I'll be back in Tacoma in March and this is on my list of places to go back to.

Solid neighborhood burger spot attached to a butcher shop/fresh veggie market…read more I had the triple onion crunch burger and I liked the sweetness of the charred/caramelized onions, crunch from the fried onion strings, and the soft onion bun. The gouda was lost in the sweetness, a saltier cheese may be a better option. As for the burger patty, it was cooked perfectly and was clearly freshly ground. However, today it was missing salt and it really needed it with all of the onions. I'd definitely go back and try their bacon cheeseburger and the pies/desserts.