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.

I was roaming around Tacoma (I'm not from Washington but live here) and I am a photographer so I…read morewas taking photos and decided for a cup of coffee. So I hit YELP and type it up and lo and behold I find a business with the aforementioned title and it oddly enough was right next to me! I walk in and find out that it's a goddamn working skate shop AND coffee shop!!!!! I was asked what I wanted and before answering the topic of where I'm from came up and I told them and the damn owner lived there once and learned how to make a coffee drink that's local to New Orleans so he fuckinh made it for me!!!!!! Haven't had one since I left home 6yrs ago! The atmosphere is electric, the customers coming in and out were all regulars, the service was epic I tipped way more than what is expected! I am no longer going anywhere else when in Tacoma. This is my coffee shop and I highly recommend it!!!!!

Super cool unique place! Awesome photography and art right when you walk in leading you to the…read moreshop. Greeted by the owner even in a packed busy space. Customers were even cool chatting with us haven't been around so many friendly people in one space. Wish we lived closer drinks were great we had coffee and lemonade ! Wish we lived closer you need to check this spot out !

Didn't eat, so I can't say anything about the food. The cold brew, though, was legit--one of the…read morebetter ones I've had. Staff was friendly, service was solid, and nobody was hovering over you. Free street parking, which is always a plus. Nice spot to post up with a book or get some work done. Upscale without feeling fake or pretentious. I'd definitely come back

For the most part the coffee tastes good, and I really enjoy their canned nitro cold brew to go. I…read morealso really like that they switched the bakery distributor from Macrina Bakery (nothing wrong with them, just tired of seeing their stuff at every other local coffeeshops) to Tacoma owned Three Hearts Bakery. Recco's: Pour over, Nitro cold brew if they have that on tap, and baked goods by Three Hearts Bakery Cons: Service is a hit or miss at this new location. Being on STW (that is short for South Tacoma Way), I think this location has huge potential for attracting non-locals compared to their 6th Ave location (already established local reputation with regulars), hopefully they staff up to create more flexibility because a lot of times they're backed up on orders especially early mornings due to several crowd rolling in from Howdy Bagel across the street, they're also a bit stoic when it comes to simple greetings. Cortado is one of my favorite coffee drinks but I will not order from this location, today I ordered it with almond milk (which, for cortado of less than 4oz, the portion of milk is not very much but I paid a kidney for it, its my fault) it was $6.07. The barista did provide a tip for next time if I'm looking for a more fuller 8oz drink, I can go for a Flat White. I visit both of their locations fairly regularly and do appreciate this STW location that is closer to me. Parking is on street and has never given any problem finding a spot nearby. Great offerings of seasonal coffee drinks, and I enjoy coming here very early before the crowd hits.

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!

Cute coffee shop in Tacoma! Came by to give them a try. Ordered a 16 ounce latte and enjoyed it!…read more Trendy hipster vibes inside but the seats are not as comfortable as you would like. Also wished they had baked goods to go with the coffee. However the latte got a 5 star from me. Friendly and helpful staff and I would come back.

Very cute and cozy space, the barista was quick and seemed nice. My drink was very tasty, and I was…read moreable to buy a local Manifesto cold brew can! I would recommend for a cute little sit down solo/friend date.

Very aesthetically pleasing, customer service is super friendly and makes it feel like a community,…read morethe place is historic, and food is amazing, portions are great, and price is reasonable.

This is a super funky tiny (really, really tiny!) coffee shop right across the street from Wright…read morePark. When I walked in there were 3 people in the store and it was feeling a little cramped. I was greeted eventually and placed my order. Overall service was okay. I was pretty surprised about the price. $10 for a 16 oz drink. Was it good? Yeah, I actually really liked my mocha. Was it worth $10? Not really.

I try to be a good consumer and shop local, but I just paid $14 for a 10oz coffee and a room…read moretemperature donut. A hipster vibe in a ramshackle elevated space next to Wright Park, there's very little room for customers when the line backs up. They have outdoor seating, but the interior table I used was wobbly and the chair uncomfortable. The donut and coffee were ok, but not worth returning for.

I was recommended to come here from a guest that was waiting for our bagels at Howdy bagel. Long…read morestory short my GPS took me all the way here to 6th ave, which I didn't mind the little drive and me time but they have one right across the street from the bagel cafe is what the barista told me. Cold brew Coffee was delicious and strong and smoooth! I wish I remembered the name! Pastry was delicious. Ambiance is a corner spot, lots of space and seating if needing to sip and Relaxe or do some work. Parking is strictly on the street, I was lucky to find a spot right across. Will definitely return for the cold brew coffee!

This Bluebeard outpost is very different from the one on 6th Avenue but I love how spacious the…read moreindustrial space is. As usual the coffee is excellent and the Mocha Golden Latte was an excellent unexpected pairing of chocolate, turmeric, and ginger. Bluebeard is always a very solid choice for an excellent espresso.

Incredible roasts, great pourover, friendly staff, what's not to love?…read more Most recent visit to Outer Dark I got my first anaerobic pourover: the pink bourbon, very sweet and vivid. It was a very nice smooth cup, an excellent introduction to anaerobics, which I'd never tried before. I also got a couple different bags to take home. The In Bloom, which is the spring seasonal, impressed me by its consistency across multiple years, which is not always achievable in a seasonal. The subtle effervescent quality, the jasmine and honeysuckle, are just what I remember from last year. But the real reason I am writing this review is the Vivanco anaerobic, which I am drinking right now. I've done it as a v60 pourover (4:6, coffee nerds, with emphasis on the first two pours) and I think this is the best cup I've ever had. First, the aroma is *so cocoa nib adjacent* that if you blindfolded me I could have been convinced I was making brewing cocoa. And the first sip *tastes like* brewing cocoa, but then intense juicy cherry and orange zest come out, and then as it cools further I get the warm baked-good brownie notes. This coffee just goes *so well with itself*. Do yourself a favor and pick up a bag. Before I buy it all.

Super friendly staff who helped me pick out a type of roast for my picky espresso loving husband. I…read morewent for the darker roast, which she sold me at "deep chocolate flavor" and it indeed made a great latte for me and americano for him at home. This is now tied with Valhalla for us.