Tacoma · Pierce County, WA

Best coffee in Tacoma

Scout analyzed 113 Tacoma places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.

Places analyzed

113

Matches

14

Typical spend

$15

Typical visit

50 min

Scout-verified spots

Curran Coffee

Old Town

Curran Coffee

Curran Coffee is suitable for a quick, inexpensive stop for a coffee or light snack. Plan for a 30-minute visit costing under $12 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$12 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Ebony and Ivory Coffee

New Tacoma

Ebony and Ivory Coffee

This coffee shop is good for a quick stop for a drink and a light bite. It's a casual spot for a solo break or a quiet meet-up, typically costing under $15 per person for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Coffee Kitchen

Food & Drink

Coffee Kitchen

Coffee Kitchen is suitable for a quick solo coffee or a casual meet-up, taking about 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for coffee and a light bite.

FoodRelaxedQuiet
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Bluebeard Coffee Roasters

North End

Bluebeard Coffee Roasters

Bluebeard Coffee Roasters is ideal for a relaxed solo or small-group stop, offering coffee and pastries. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingViews
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Beware Coffee

McKinley

Beware Coffee

Beware Coffee is suitable for a quick stop for a beverage and light snack, costing around $5-15 per person. It's a good standalone outing or can precede or follow nearby errands or activities.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Sana’a Cafe

South Tacoma

Sana’a Cafe

Sana'a Cafe is a good spot for a quick solo coffee or a casual meet-up, typically lasting about 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person on drinks and snacks.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Over The Moon Cafe

New Tacoma

Over The Moon Cafe

Over The Moon Cafe is a good spot for a romantic dinner or special occasion, offering Northwest cuisine in an intimate setting. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and roughly $75-150 per person.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$75–$150 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Common Ground Coffee

New Tacoma

Common Ground Coffee

Common Ground Coffee is a good stop for a quick, relaxed morning coffee or a quiet afternoon break. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-$15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Gravity Coffee

South Tacoma

Gravity Coffee

Gravity Coffee is a drive-thru or quick stop for a coffee and light bite, typically lasting 10-20 minutes. Expect to spend $5-$10 per person for a drink and snack.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$10 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Manifesto Coffee

Hilltop

Manifesto Coffee

Manifesto Coffee is ideal for a brief solo stop or a casual meet-up, costing around $5-$15 per person for coffee and a light bite. It's a good starting point for a day out or a mid-day break.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Olympia Coffee Roasting

Proctor District

Olympia Coffee Roasting

Olympia Coffee Roasting is a good spot for a morning coffee or a casual meet-up, easily paired with a walk in the Proctor District. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for a visit lasting about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Valhalla Coffee Co.

Central Tacoma

Valhalla Coffee Co.

This coffee shop is good for a casual solo stop or meeting a friend. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and around $5-10 for coffee and a light snack.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$10 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe

McKinley

Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe

This is a casual bar for an evening drink and some grub, good for a relaxed low-key outing or a happy hour stop. Expect to spend $20-40 per person for food and drinks, with visits lasting 1.5-2 hours.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Anthem Coffee & Tea | Tacoma

New Tacoma

Anthem Coffee & Tea | Tacoma

Anthem Coffee & Tea is a solid choice for a casual coffee stop or light meal, offering espresso drinks and creative flatbread pizzas. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $10-25 per person.

FoodShoppingCocktails
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 14 of the 113 analyzed Tacoma places fit coffee.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 36% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Quiet, Social, Romantic, Upscale, Quirky.

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