Lander coffee is off 21st with parking on the street along 21st (not difficult to find)…read more This location can be pretty busy on the weekends but it's the perfect spot for some work and a coffee on a weekday. Lots of people working and plenty of space, the people working here are friendly and helpful and the coffee tastes good. Oh and the wifi is great. I think the baked goods are macrina!

3.75-4.00 rating if I could. This place is in a cute neighborhood which is usually busy. There is…read moreparking on the street, and friendly. Not a lot of options but what I like is the special drink which was cardamom this time. The drink I had was yummy!!! And the place was full so reflects the interest and love this place gets!

Though I am a coffee lover, when I visited I ended up getting a matcha instead (oops). I got the…read moreflora borealis which is matcha, lemonade, lavender, and pear. It was outstanding! So refreshing and light, not too sweet either. The lemon poppyseed scone was also delicious. Employees were all incredibly friendly and service was very fast. I saw them mixing up fresh matcha for each order which is always a good sign, and they served "for here" items on actual dish ware and in glasses which is great. This location is small but is very cute and cozy. Nice and calm vibes inside with big windows and natural light. The tables aren't really designed for you to sit for a long time, they're small and not very cushy. It's a great spot to grab a to go coffee or just stop for a brief break while around the area. I will definitely be back to actually get the coffee this time. But if you're there for tea or matcha, it's a hit!

I don't live in Tacoma, but the last few times I've been down here. I made it a point to get coffee…read morehere! Every time I do, I always grab a bag to go. Love their light roast coffee beans. Also love that they have pour overs and vegan baked goods. Not surprisingly that they get busy on the weekends. Indoor seating. And the ambience is bright lots of windows lots of tables. I'd say you could work here. Hang out with friends highly recommend , really good vibes.

I'm doing a follow up on Valhalla Coffee. Still great coffee can be found here! I love getting…read moreVanilla Lattes from here with oat milk! I don't make it to this coffee shop too terribly often... usually we are also looking for baked goods to nosh on while going to coffee shops but here it's straight up coffee... and that is okay! Since my original review seating has increased some which is nice. My last two recent visits here I was able to stay and hang out a bit. The folks that run the register as well as the ones that make the drinks are super nice and friendly which definitely gives one the feeling that they value your visit!

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

This spot is great! I came here to work for a couple of hours and it was a perfect environment. It…read morewas lively and the people were friendly but it was also quiet enough for me to take a call. The coffee was so good- made a mean cappuccino. Will be back!

Friendly, fast and knowledgeable service. Asked about of questions and the barista was great to…read moreanswer them. They have VEGAN CREAM CHEESE, which is amazing for someone who has a dairy allergy. The coffee was delicious. I had a vanilla latte with oat milk. Friend had a match latte which she loved. She had it in a reusable mug which was very cute! Love the atmosphere - cute paintings and open area for working if needed.

This coffee shop is located in a great space. There were so many people lounging and working late…read morein the evening when I visited. The coffee is also very good. Please come and create your own adventure.

With monthly coffee flights, this is such a fun place to meet the girls and try new drinks. It is…read morekinda spendy though at $18 per flight. The Tacoma location is so pretty! With high vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows with offerings of wine too as well as a view of the mountain. The Federal Way location is pretty small with minimal seating. The Lacey location has a tight knit barista fam with a great sense of community and used to host markets in the HUB.

Bluebeard has been a staple on 6th ave for as long as I've lived in Tacoma. The espresso is…read moreconsistently good and there's ample room to sit, but it does get busy enough that the place fills up with people hanging out and working on their laptops. The furniture and decor is definitely to my taste. They also roast and sell their own beans, which is cool. The owner is also really kind, which always helps set the tone for the entire experience.

With the likes of Starbuck's running the coffee world from every other street corner, it's…read morerefreshing to find a small place like Bluebeard in the mix. I know they've been hiding out on 6th avenue for quite a long time, but parking is a struggle most days and if you're in a hurry, this may not be the best place to stop. It's more of a local watering hole where the neighborhood folks congregate for their morning coffee and pastries but if you get the time and don't mind the parking situation, this cafe is worth the trip! Small batches of delicious roasted coffees paired with some scrumptious bakery items to enjoy while you relax in their large but cozy space. The staff is super friendly, and you can sit and people watch or make yourself a temporary workspace. They are perfect for the whole group or just the two of you. When we walked in, I felt like I had been teleported to Ballard or Greenwood up in Seattle. At least that's the vibe that I felt when we were there. It doesn't quite fit the Tacoma aesthetic but that's just one more thing that sets them apart from other Tacoma coffee shops. If you're in Tacoma, skip the big corporate coffer monger and go try something that you've never tried before. Bluebeard is a good place to start! Thanks for reading. Cheers!

Diversions Cafe is the coffee shop at the University of Puget Sound campus in the main student…read moreunion building. It was good to have this shop during my conference, which took place at the university, especially in between different sessions. Diversions Cafe primarily serves the students here - and I was impressed that they serve Caffe Vita coffee, which is my favorite coffee. When the coffee is this good, a drip coffee is all you need, which I drank a ton of during my conference. But they have a full coffee and espresso menu and they also have Lotus Elixir energy drinks here. The pastries are few, but there's something if you need to nibble. I like that there's plenty of space if you want to hang out with your coffee, which I imagine is perfect if you're a student. It's centrally located on campus too and opens early. I was glad to have this caffeinated option on campus during my time here.

I've only been there one time on a long walk with a friend, and was not disappointed! 5 stars!! I…read morewill make sure to go back there soon! The staff there was very delightful and nice, never rushed us, not crowded, and it was even during rush hour time too. I was kind of scared I was about to have a panic attack since usually that's the time I get overstimulated with the kids getting out of school and all the cars driving around like it's the horse races! But no! I am very pleased where they built the coffee restaurant where you don't stand out amongst the crowds, and when you leave, you're able to just leave kind of towards the back away from the chaos. 5 stars!! Everybody grab yourself some strong coffee there!!! You song regret it!!

The coffee was super delicious - perfectly roasted. I had the seasonal pecan latte and it was such…read morea delicious treat. The roasting was perfectly balanced - and there was just enough sweetener...no sugar rushes here. The treats are from Alki bakery - which is great - small businesses supporting small businesses. The staff were super nice and approachable. There was plenty of comfortable seating - tables and deep seated couches. The bathroom was super clean and so was the rest of the cafe. Thank you for the great service and delicious coffee. I love that they encourage cash payments too - supporting small business starts as small as paying cash.

I was hoping for a quick coffee and breakfast sandwich to-go, but I made the mistake of committing…read moreto over a 20-minute drive thru line. My husband and I ordered a peach guava iced tea each, a breakfast sandwich, and a breakfast burrito. The price is reasonable. The drinks were tasty, but had way too much ice in it. Literally no more than five sips and the drink was finished, and we had 16 oz drinks. The food was good for it being a quick sandwich and burrito. I'll stick to my usual Cutters Point location.