Came on a weekend so they had pork humbao. I knew I had to get one and I did not regret it. It was…read morehot. It was fresh. It was soft. It was sweet but savory. It was delicious. I will definitely be back to try it again. I also got the Maui Mango Iced Tea which was tasty. Service was quick, friendly, and helpful as it was our first time visiting. They have cute little knick knacks you can purchase. There was ample seating and the seating area was all windows which made the cafe so bright. For parking, there was street parking or a free parking garage.

I was having had a few too many espressos in the last few days, I was having a no-caffeine day and…read moremy friend recommended I get a decaf. What? I thought, Are you kidding? But then I ordered one and, you know what??? It was really really good, like actually delicious and the barista made a teddy bear on the foam of my cortado. Won my heart

Ordered vanilla chai tea latte with oat milk. Delicious…read more Hot/cold cup Sizes 12, 16, 20. Special drinks are on the menu on the app, in drive thru and inside. You can create your own version as well. My personal favorite is my vanilla lavender latte. 16 oz. Delicious. Friendly staff. They also are very engaging and busy. This lets you know it's a good location with good espresso. They sell sandwiches and GF pastries. Manager Katie and her team of baristas always give good customer service. Recommended

This is a Pacific Northwest chain and I had never tried them before. They have been around for 30…read moreyears. Nice corner location with drive thru. Inside is a nice size and they have seating to gather and visit. They have some unique signature coffee drinks but I went with a standard latte. I liked that they had 2% milk (so many places only have whole or non fat milk). Barista was super friendly/outgoing. You could tell she enjoyed her job. The coffee was probably 3 stars. It wasn't hot enough for me and Starbucks espresso is better. But with the great service I gave them 4 stars.

We ordered the mango bingsoo which was delicious, I would come back just for that alone!…read more I also ordered a taro smoothie which is the best I've ever had. Friendly workers and nice environment, I will definitely be back!

I specifically went here for the bingsoo and their machine was down so that was disappointing. Got…read morethe ube strawberry milk, it was good. The seating area is so small, and it was so loud. Definitely not a cute lil cafe to do your work. They do have a drive thru. And the owners were nice and asked us if we needed wifi. If you're nearby, it might be worth picking something up. But idk if it's worth going out of my way for it.

I don't even care if I sound biased because I LOVE kanaf... but this place just did something to me…read more The Dubai cruffle??? Yeah... I get the hype now. It was insanely soft, like melt-in-your-mouth type soft, and the strawberries came in clutch with that fresh balance. Nothing was overly sweet or heavy -- everything just worked together perfectly. Only tiny note: I lowkey wish the chocolate and whipped cream came on the side because if you're a slow eater (me ) it can get a little soggy. But after the first few bites you genuinely stop caring because it tastes that good. NOW THE DRINKS. I got the brown sugar boba with crème brûlée and my friend got the matcha strawberry with their strawberry jam -- and when I say I almost stole his drink... I'm not joking somehow both drinks were equally amazing in completely different ways. Like I still wanted mine AND his. Important detail: they let you choose your sweetness level for the matcha + strawberry jam drink (which I loved because you can really customize it). 75% = perfect balance 50-75% = safe zone 25-50% = if you don't like much sweetness (I wouldn't go lower tbh) BUT for the brown sugar crème brûlée -- you don't pick a sweetness level, and honestly it doesn't even need it. It already hits exactly how it should. We got 2 Dubai cruffles and 2 (16oz) drinks for about $40 and I'm telling you right now... worth every single cent. I never understood why people get attached to boba spots or cafés like that... until now. I still wouldn't call myself a boba person (I didn't even finish the pearls at the end ), but the drinks alone completely sold me. Already planning my next visit -- and I'm more than happy to keep supporting this place anytimeeee

Creme bruleeee Thai tea is addicting delicious! Service was fast for one person working both…read moreservice and drink maker. Ambiance is cute, photo prop to take selfies!

Great coffee and attentive fun staff. No food, no fluff,…read morejust excellent customer service and truly the best coffee in Tacoma.

Delicious! Last time we visited Tacoma we wanted to try Valhalla Coffee but didn't. This time we…read moremade it happen and I'm so glad we did! The chocolate for their mocha latte is sourced locally and trust me it did not disappoint. Semi-sweet deliciousness and you can still taste the quality of the coffee! The baristas were super friendly and the shop had steady foot traffic while we waited for our coffees. The vibe is there. I'm a snob when it comes to coffee, and I highly recommend a visit.

1st time ever coming after passing it a few times, there was a little bit of a line in drive thru…read morebut someone came out to ask us if we were okay and what we wanted, told her I never been here and she was nice enough to go inside and get me a menu. She gave me some recommendations. We picked from the summer menu, my husband got an Aloha Frappe, it was delicious, I got a Sunrise Spritzer (I think that's what it was called) it was like an energy refresher. I enjoyed it, it gave me a good morning boost!

Stopped by for a quick iced Americano. Place is was empty but it was not morning. Nice greeting…read morefrom the barista. Ordered my drink and it was only $4.35, a fair price. Was asked, "do you want an extra shot? It's free shot Friday" and gladly accepted. Express was not bitter not rich and smooth either. Drunk was pure expresso and ice and would have preferred a touch of cold water added. Place is better than Starbucks though!!!

This is such a wonderful coffee/bakery shop. Lovely people, quaint homey space, and amazing drinks…read moreand food! Truly a wonderful find that we keep going back to instead of anywhere else in the area! And the prices for the generous portions are amazing!

I've been wanting to hit this place up for a long time. Every time I drive by there is a line…read morepretty much out to the street. My buddy asked if I wanted to go out for coffee so obviously I snuck in. Service was great but little tip from me is to get an add shot. Coffee tastes great. Got my normal oat milk vanilla latte. Setting is a little tight and cozy. Even though all the seats were taken at about 9am it was still pretty quiet. Would and will definitely be coming back.

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.

Such a cute little spot! UI Cafe is small inside, but they do have seating, and the cutest surprise…read morewas the FREE photo booth camera that prints your picture! Such a fun little touch and definitely made the visit more memorable. Franklin was also so sweet and welcoming! The matchas were good, but as a matcha girl, I definitely think they could use a couple more healthy scoops of matcha powder to bring out more of that rich matcha flavor. Overall, a really cute place to stop in, grab a matcha and snap some pics!

Best donuts and scones in town!!! My office mates are now…read moredonut snobs due to the standard of excellence set by Paos. Life is short to eat mediocre donuts,

The glazed was good. Prices were fair and nice to purchase in 1/2 and Whole Dozen price points…read more I was personally disappointed for I went in wanting 4 specific items and 2 were sold out. The 2 sold out items were the Scones and Buttermilk Bars. I would have definitely compared them to Pink Box's bars. If they're sold out here at Pao's, I'd assume they have to be very good. I'm not one for scones but theirs looked a little special. One previous poster here suggested that it would be worth paying a penalty for the Toasted Coconut. Definitely a very good example. Mr. Pao was a kind man, patient with the customer ahead of us that did not know that the establishment is cash only. Cash only is great. The CC Cos make enough money as it is and the 3% transfer/ transaction fee they charge merchants is always passed onto the consumer unless...... Pay with cash people! The donuts. Maple bar was good. I was not content with the double chocolate cake. The chocolate cake was rather flat and depended on the icing to carry it across the finish line. We didn't arrive terribly late for some items to be sold out. Some people just.......... If you need 40 dozen of a particular item, don't just walk in and be inconsiderate of other patrons. Call ahead and make a special order. Otherwise, control yourself and consider others before blowing out a selection. I'm a white cream fan over Bavarian/ Boston Custard. Some places have a white cream filled Long Johns. Pao's just the long chocolate bars, no filling. Standard Boston Cream donuts are available. The donuts are a nice size and selection is good. You have to love the small local donut bakeries. Some are amazing, some ehh. This was about at 3/4 to amazing. If I had to grade, maybe an 82% for the day. Definitely room for improvement both on the business and customer side of the transaction. Keep it cash only and stick it to big bank business.

Great old style diner with the friendliest staff and great comfort food!…read moreThere are just many of this type of establishments left. What a gem! We will definitely be back!

I wish I could recommend this restaurant. I always want to support local independent businesses…read more The servers were very nice, but my food was not edible. I only ordered a side of hash browns because that is exactly what I wanted. The serving size was just right (not huge), but they tasted of old grease and a chemical residue. I think the draw is that the portions are big, but if the food quality is low, who wants that? The building itself feels like a run down diner.