Heimer's Guidebook
Supermarkets
Metropolitan Market Tacoma
2420 N Proctor StSafeway
2411 N Proctor StLocal flowers, sustainably grown fruits and vegetables. Great selection of wine and fresh meat and fish. This is Tacoma’s favorite organic market.
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Tacoma Boys
5602 6th AveLocal flowers, sustainably grown fruits and vegetables. Great selection of wine and fresh meat and fish. This is Tacoma’s favorite organic market.
Food scene
Excellent Mexican food with a PNW vibe. Their fresh guacamole is a must try
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cactus Proctor
2506 N Proctor StExcellent Mexican food with a PNW vibe. Their fresh guacamole is a must try
Cooks Tavern
3201 N 26th StThe menu changes every month, so does the wall art.
My favorite restaurant in Tacoma.. great food and ambience.
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Wooden City
714 Pacific AveMy favorite restaurant in Tacoma.. great food and ambience.
More Mexican, what can I say… they are all good. This one stays open late.
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The Matador
721 Pacific AveMore Mexican, what can I say… they are all good. This one stays open late.
Eat, drink, dance in this worldly historic building.. tapas bar, tiki bar, and other fun attractions.. all in one building, don’t be afraid to explore - while carrying your drink across multiple floors.
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McMenamins Elks Temple
565 BroadwayEat, drink, dance in this worldly historic building.. tapas bar, tiki bar, and other fun attractions.. all in one building, don’t be afraid to explore - while carrying your drink across multiple floors.
On the pricier side but believe me, it’s worth every penny!
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El Gaucho Tacoma
2119 Pacific AveOn the pricier side but believe me, it’s worth every penny!
Did anyone say Cuban sandwich? They have it all… window service.
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MSM Deli
2220 6th AveDid anyone say Cuban sandwich? They have it all… window service.
Revolutionary is an understatement for this donut shop! Bacon topping? Yes, please.
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Legendary Doughnuts
2602 6th AveRevolutionary is an understatement for this donut shop! Bacon topping? Yes, please.
Laid back, unpretentious, and yes, awesome pizza!!! Family friendly
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sammy's Pizza
1308 N I StLaid back, unpretentious, and yes, awesome pizza!!! Family friendly
Argentinian style churrascaría; excellent wine pairings and five star service.
61 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Asado Restaurant
2810 6th AveArgentinian style churrascaría; excellent wine pairings and five star service.
Home made pasta and salsa make this local restaurant a staple in the Seattle dining scene.
53 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ristorante Machiavelli
1215 Pine StHome made pasta and salsa make this local restaurant a staple in the Seattle dining scene.
Bars
My fav neighborhood bar, their beer selection is always spot on. Indoor/outdoor seating.
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Parkway Tavern
313 N I StMy fav neighborhood bar, their beer selection is always spot on. Indoor/outdoor seating.
Built in the restored historic Heidelberg brewery facility in Tacoma; make sure to check the ongoing collection of NW beer memorabilia.
51 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
7 Seas Brewery and Taproom
2101 Jefferson AveBuilt in the restored historic Heidelberg brewery facility in Tacoma; make sure to check the ongoing collection of NW beer memorabilia.
Black Fleet Brewing
2302 Fawcett AveMicrobrewery - Local
Local microbrewery - good beer and cider (you can order food from the restaurant next door.
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Odd Otter Brewing Company
716 Pacific AveLocal microbrewery - good beer and cider (you can order food from the restaurant next door.
Favorite LGBTQ+ bar; drag show and karaoke on the weekends.
12 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Mix
635 Saint Helens AvenueFavorite LGBTQ+ bar; drag show and karaoke on the weekends.
One of Tacoma’s favorite bars! Their food is also great so please check it out. Shrimp and grits are my favorite but the fried chicken biscuit is a Sunday brunch staple.
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Dirty Oscar's Annex
2309 6th AvenueOne of Tacoma’s favorite bars! Their food is also great so please check it out. Shrimp and grits are my favorite but the fried chicken biscuit is a Sunday brunch staple.
Tacoma Comedy Club
933 Market StSightseeing
Igumbi leGlass
1801 Dock StI-Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific AveTacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park
1741 N Schuster PkwyGreat views of the sound, city and Mt rainier.. walk, run or just sit back and enjoy the views.
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Ruston Way
Ruston WayGreat views of the sound, city and Mt rainier.. walk, run or just sit back and enjoy the views.
Ruston Way Park
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StIparke yaseMount Rainier
Tiger Mountain Trailhead
Tiger Mountain TrailI-Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
5519 Five Mile DrWashington State History Museum
1911 Pacific AveCheck out the new glass floor and dining options. 360 views of Seattle
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I-Space Needle
400 Broad StCheck out the new glass floor and dining options. 360 views of Seattle
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StShopping
T.J. Maxx
3216 S 23rd StTarget
3320 S 23rd StTacoma Mall
4502 S Steele StBest Buy
2214 S 48th St
Imarike yePike Place
1531 Western AveCoffee Shops
Love this coffee shop in the 6th Ave district. Grab a coffee and explore the areas thrift shops, bars and restaurants.
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Bluebeard Coffee Roasters
2201 6th AveLove this coffee shop in the 6th Ave district. Grab a coffee and explore the areas thrift shops, bars and restaurants.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StWith it Hawaiian vibes, Shaka, Bruh! Is here to stay.
39 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Shakabrah Java
2618 6th AveWith it Hawaiian vibes, Shaka, Bruh! Is here to stay.