Guidebook for Tacoma
Food Scene
Delicious, artisan coffee drinks, plenty of seating, great local feel.
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Metronome Coffee
3518 6th AveDelicious, artisan coffee drinks, plenty of seating, great local feel.
AMAZING coffee, homemade baked goods, lots of breakfast options and ample seating.
47 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Corina Bakery
602 Fawcett AveAMAZING coffee, homemade baked goods, lots of breakfast options and ample seating.
Unique menu options, reasonably priced and enjoyable atmosphere in delightful Proctor District.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Europa Bistro
2515 N Proctor StUnique menu options, reasonably priced and enjoyable atmosphere in delightful Proctor District.
Western facing waterfront dining next to the Narrows Marina. Gorgeous views all day long, seasonal outdoor deck seating. No reservations and the wait can be long during peak hours.
29 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Boathouse 19
9001 S 19th StWestern facing waterfront dining next to the Narrows Marina. Gorgeous views all day long, seasonal outdoor deck seating. No reservations and the wait can be long during peak hours.
New Tacoma vibe. Unique, Latin inspired cuisine and creative cocktails. Very intimate and very local.
12 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hilltop Kitchen
913 Martin Luther King Junior WayNew Tacoma vibe. Unique, Latin inspired cuisine and creative cocktails. Very intimate and very local.
Tacoma icon, very family friendly. Located just outside Pt. Defiance Park and Zoo.
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Antique Sandwich Co
5102 N Pearl StTacoma icon, very family friendly. Located just outside Pt. Defiance Park and Zoo.
Arts & Culture
A local non-profit showing the best independent and foreign films. Makes going to the movies feel like a special occasion. Classy, relaxed and one of Tacoma's gems.
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The Grand Cinema
606 Fawcett AveA local non-profit showing the best independent and foreign films. Makes going to the movies feel like a special occasion. Classy, relaxed and one of Tacoma's gems.
Essentials
Who doesn't shop at Trader Joe's?? About a 10 minute drive via the next exit up Hwy 16 to Center St. Right on Center, then left on Orchard, right on Emerson St/40th until Bridgeport.
721 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StWho doesn't shop at Trader Joe's?? About a 10 minute drive via the next exit up Hwy 16 to Center St. Right on Center, then left on Orchard, right on Emerson St/40th until Bridgeport.
All organic groceries, deli and great selection of health/beauty and nutritional products.
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Marlene's Market & Deli
2951 S 38th StAll organic groceries, deli and great selection of health/beauty and nutritional products.
Shopping
Anything and everything you might need for your stay! Best gas prices around. Members only store.
99 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Costco Wholesale
2219 S 37th StAnything and everything you might need for your stay! Best gas prices around. Members only store.
Entertainment & Activities
One of a kind hands on play museum for children! By donation. Closed Mondays to non-members. Don't miss it!
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I-Museum yabantwana yaseTacoma
1501 Pacific AveOne of a kind hands on play museum for children! By donation. Closed Mondays to non-members. Don't miss it!