San Honoré Panaderia is located in the Island Pacific Seafood Market food court. I love the variety…read moreof bread sold here, which reminds me of Goldilocks and Red Ribbon Bakeshop in other areas of the country. I believe this is the only full fledged Filipino bakery in the area, so it's awesome to see such a great selection. Pianono Ube Roll ($9.99) - After purchase, we took a seat at one of the cafeteria tables to try the roll out. This roll is essentially an ube flavored swiss roll, deep purple in color, but smashed until flat. This seems to be due to how soft the roll is - usually I find swiss rolls denser to stand up to slicing, but this one is so soft and moist there's no way to slice it up without the structure collapsing. It's moist, fluffy, full of ube flavor and isn't too sweet. Unfortunately the quality of the ube roll is suspect. We purchased this on a Saturday afternoon and there was a sticker on the box labeling it best by the following Wednesday. On Monday morning there was visited mold growing all over, so only a day and a half after purchase. It was sitting on table with all the other baked goods and it wasn't obvious that it had to be refrigerated. (2/5) Spanish Bread ($8.99) - I used to love eating the warm, buttery sweet Señorita bread from Starbread bakery down in the Bay Area. They were so delicious, I literally could eat an entire box of ten in one sitting. Seeing it here, I had to pick a box up. San Honore's version is much larger, probably 2 to 3 times the size I'm used to. The bread is hard and dense and it's less golden brown in color and more pale. Breadcrumbs dust the exterior, while the interior is filled with a slightly sweet and dense paste. It's quite dense all around, nothing like the sweet "crack fingers" as my friends used to call them at Starbread. (3/5) Taho ($7.99) - The Taho is served piping hot in plastic cup. It's so hot that it actually melts the plastic and gave me a nasty burned tongue on my first sip. I actually saw another customer come up and ask them to fill up her own metal tumbler - probably the smarter idea. In terms of the drink, there's a super sweet minerally brown sugar coating on the bottom of the cup, followed by plenty of silky and soft tofu, filled with beany flavor and a bit of sweetness. It's very easy to suck up through the straw. The final ingredient on top, a bit of soft sago pearls (there's a sign that states tapioca pearls, but these are definitely sago). The tofu is clean tasting to start, but after an hour or so when it starts to cool down some of the off sour notes come out. There's no way it's gone bad in that amount of time (and it's not an unpleasant sourness), so I wonder if it's from the coagulant being used to make the tofu. (4/5) San Honoré Panaderia is a bit of a mixed bag with questionable quality. There are still a bunch of items I'd love to try but I'm not in any hurry to revisit.

I visited this bakery which is inside a grocery store on a weekend morning for the first time. It…read moreis a fairly new spot in Federal Way, and since it was my first time trying this type of cuisine, I asked a staff member for some insight into the different items they sell. They were incredibly helpful and even offered samples to help me decide! While I was looking around, I noticed a huge variety of freshly baked goods coming out throughout the time I was there. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering how generously they fill the containers they serve in. The service was excellent; the staff were friendly and patient while I made my selections. In the end, I went with an ube bread, a cheesecake, and a savory pastry with meat inside. The flavors were fantastic, and I was very happy with my purchases. I even got to share them with some friends who were also new to this cuisine, and it was a hit! I will definitely be back.

Gorgeous cookies, good workers, great vibe! I can always…read morecount on Crumbl when I forget to prep a dessert!

Love the mobile order pickup feature and the convenient kiosks inside for easy ordering! I always…read morelook forward to their weekly menus and the viral trending cookies and cakes -- they never disappoint. There's no dine-in area, so it's more of a takeout spot, which is totally fair. Overall, I'm just glad to have one nearby!

Convenient Sharetea in the mall, serving consistent, as expected drinks. Ambiance is simply a…read morestorefront, nothing fancy but great grab and go before exploring the mall or paired with food nearby. On that note, lots of amazing options around Tacoma Mall. Friendly service, fast and easy. Green Milk Tea w/ Boba - chewy boba with a hint of sugar, reliable and good for a fast chain. Green tea is light, flavor was faint, but good way to ease into boba, plus good for younger audiences. Enough milk to make it creamy and eliminate any bitterness, no matter how low the sugar is. Great for boba cravings when there's nothing around.

I haven't been to Sharetea before but I pass by it plenty of times while strolling about in the…read moremall. When they first opened they were highly popular and there was quite a line in order to receive service. So I waited for the newness to wear off. Once that happened I swung by here and got a very fine boba tea. I picked the Taro flavor and liked it very much. The chewy tapioca balls were great...I always love getting those and fishing around for any stragglers once the main drink is finished. I try to get as many as I can when I'm starting out and in the middle but I usually have a fair amount left. They don't take cash. I'm not sure if that's a permanent policy or if it was a issue that they were having at the time so best be prepared with more than one payment option.

I've had my eye on this spot since they first opened as I love Filipino pastries and baked goods…read moreand knowing I don't have to go all the way to Red Ribbon is nice. When we entered on a Thursday afternoon, we were welcomed by two different female employees. We looked around and they still had a good amount of stock left for their baked goods, hot foods, and other snacks. Inside is definitely dim and very quiet, no music or TV playing to give it any ambiance. The staff seem friendly but also didn't really offer the most welcoming or warm presence that you would typically find in a Filipino establishment. The prices here seem fair and affordable, which was great as we were looking for a snack to hold us over until we had lunch. We ordered a pork siopao, chicken siopao, and an order of their pork shumai. Unfortunately, I don't think the cashier heard my boyfriend as we only got the pork siopao but he was to tired to correct her. She did try to sell us on turon a few times but my boyfriend isn't a fan of turon (I don't know why this is but he is Filipino and just tells me that he isn't a fan of a lot of Filipino desserts). We got in the car to eat our food. Our dogs were with us and were enticed by the smell as well, so that's a good sign as we complimented the smell too. I wish the food was kept just a bit hotter, but that's my minor gripe as I just don't like lukewarm foods. Now I will admit that the shumai is decent, but the sauce that comes with it is the star of the show. It has some spice while having this tangy umami kick that brought out the flavors of not only the shumai but also the siopao. My boyfriend and I were really impressed and tempted to go order more but we will definitely be back to get more of the hot foods and try some of the baked goods.

Joy Joy's / Pinoy Bakery was the first stop on the Lakewood 3.0 road trip (10/19/24)…read more Fascinating indie shop where it's a bakeshop but has some snacks, pantry items, beverages, and even sacks of rice. There's also time zone decor and abundant free religious periodicals by the entrance. I'm FilAm and enjoyed home baked goods and specialties from the greater Puget Sound area, California, and Hawaii. I purchased a custard filled malasada...The Homie ate it later. I don't know how old it was from the pastry case, kind of soaked through the paper bag. CC requested a fresh one and piped upon order. It's a mystery on how to compare the two. I bought a pack of Strawberry Twists. It is definitely not to equate with true danish dough. If you'd had ube rolls, it's that kind of sweet dough with strawberry filling. The bag of round pan de sal I found to be the most authentic with regards to the squish factor and inner crumb. I split one when I arrived home and drizzled some condensed milk. Just needed kapé for merienda. It made me think of my late father's pan de sal, which was a pleasant food flashback. Joy Joy's does the job in the local area. I just prefer other locations. 3.5 rounded to a 4.

This place is so goood!! Their paletas are the super yummy. Its hard not to order everything on the…read moremenu.

Yummy raspados! Definitely the best raspados I've had in the Tacoma area…read more Staff was friendly. They also sell fruit cups, various raspado flavors, strawberries/cream, cucumbers, etc.

My husband took a wrong turn and I saw the Almond Roca sign spinning. It's a small factory outlet…read more I honestly didn't know Almond Roca was made here in Tacoma, Washington. The person who rang me up was telling us that it used to be a boot factory. The other lady said it became a chocolate factory in like 1912. She mentioned they used to make Mars candy bars here as well. They even have a link for a virtual tour. It was a nice little shopping adventure. I highly recommend checking it out.

We try and stop here anytime we're in Tacoma. It's not the greatest area of town, but it's super…read moreeasy to get to from the freeway, the deals are amazing and the staff is always really pleasant. They sell factory seconds at a deep discount and they also have an amazing assortment of almond Roca and Brown and Haley candies. So many varieties! The shop is a fun vintage building near the factory.

Ahhhhhhmazing! Last week I was browsing the Puyallup Farmers Market online website, trying to find…read morea local business to support for my mom's upcoming birthday. I found One Crafty Cat and their homemade Butter Cake. I have tried Butter Cake in the past and loved it but my mom had never heard of it before. She loves lemon bars, so I knew she would flip over butter cake lemon bars! I emailed them and they were happy to not only make me a selection of bars in every flavor but DELIVER THEM TO MY HOME 30+ minutes away! The moment that they were delivered, I opened the boxes and cut them in half. I knew I couldn't eat three whole bars by myself but I could not resist trying a few half pieces (shared with my husband) before I took photos. The orange is deliciously sinful. You can taste every layer and it melts in your mouth. The lemon is very similar to a lemon bar, but much denser with a very smooth finish. The chocolate has enough chocolate to make it chocolaty but the butter cake makes it like a creamy cake consistency. All three flavors that I tried this morning were AMAZING!! I cannot wait to leave this on my mom's doorstep tomorrow morning and stand in her driveway singing Happy Birthday (social distancing sucks). I highly recommend checking out One Crafty Cat! I just found my new go-birthday treat!! These are a sinfully delicious year round treat!

If you want amazing Filipino baked goodies then this is worth the trip where ever you live…read more They bake fresh daily and the selection is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful as making up your mind is hard because it's all good. Here if you eat with your eyes you will not go wrong. It's casual and welcoming. Get a variety of items and enjoy the experience. But get here early as the popular items run out fast.

My first visit back on 3/1/25 was a disappointment, because since NBrothers Bakeshop had sold out…read moreof product, so the shop was closed when I arrived. Fast forward to 10/30/25 where I made the effort to stop by again. Convenient marked parking spots right out front. Pleasant welcome as I honed in on the pastry case and peeped at the speed rack with freshly baked goods. Retail shop was bright, clean, and smelled great. The Homie selected a six pack of Bacon Swiss pandesals. I was conservative and opted for one classic cheese ensaymada. We were convinced to try a freebie and The Homie selected the ube cheese pandesal. I was skeptical because I'm not much of a ube person. However, when we split it to share in the parking lot....omg that was pretty amazing! I was very tempted to go back inside and buy more. However, I refrained knowing our car trunk was already full of various carbs purchased from other places in Parkland and Lakewood. The Puget Sound region is lucky to have choices in Everett, Lynnwood, Seattle, Tukwila, Kent, and here in Lakewood. But nothing yet are comparable to a particular bakery in SoCal and of course, my late father's pandesal and ensaymadas. NBrothers Bakeshop, a worthy detour if in the Lakewood Towne Center vicinity!