Dan and Michelle's Local Guidebook
Food Scene
Cozy little bakery provides many vegan and gluten-free options!
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Corina Bakery
602 Fawcett AveCozy little bakery provides many vegan and gluten-free options!
Delicious locally made ice cream features weekly special flavors like Lavender or Lemon Ginger Snap, and the best hand-made waffle cones around!
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Ice Cream Social
2914 6th AveDelicious locally made ice cream features weekly special flavors like Lavender or Lemon Ginger Snap, and the best hand-made waffle cones around!
Ridiculously good food and exquisite decor in the heart of one of the more popular districts in Tacoma. The owners of this place have pulled out all the stops - multiple amazing waffle dishes (both sweet and savory), as well as some amazing lunch menu items (the sandwiches are salads are top notch!). Truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Waffle Stop
2710 N Proctor StRidiculously good food and exquisite decor in the heart of one of the more popular districts in Tacoma. The owners of this place have pulled out all the stops - multiple amazing waffle dishes (both sweet and savory), as well as some amazing lunch menu items (the sandwiches are salads are top notch!). Truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
Pine Cone Cafe
7912 27th St WLocal diner, good for a hearty meal before your next adventure!
Brazilian steakhouse on the popular 6th Ave strip features amazing food and apps, including their bacon wrapped prawns!
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Asado Restaurant
2810 6th AveBrazilian steakhouse on the popular 6th Ave strip features amazing food and apps, including their bacon wrapped prawns!
Cutters Point Coffee Co.
2209 N Pearl StBluebeard Coffee Roasters
2201 6th AveGreat food, and beautiful view of the water while you eat!
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Boathouse 19
9001 S 19th StGreat food, and beautiful view of the water while you eat!
Sightseeing
Fun new hot spot - playground and spray park for the kiddos; bike riding, boardwalk, and water view for the adults; and great food (Wildfin Restaurant), dessert (Ice Cream Social) and entertainment (movie theater) for all!
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Point Ruston
5020 Main StFun new hot spot - playground and spray park for the kiddos; bike riding, boardwalk, and water view for the adults; and great food (Wildfin Restaurant), dessert (Ice Cream Social) and entertainment (movie theater) for all!
Tons of local hot spots - restaurants, bars, eateries, and brunch spots. Delight your taste buds on 6th Ave at breakfast, brunch, happy hour, or any time of day!
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6th Avenue
6th AvenueTons of local hot spots - restaurants, bars, eateries, and brunch spots. Delight your taste buds on 6th Ave at breakfast, brunch, happy hour, or any time of day!
Huge park and playground, many gorgeous walking trails, and a few small public rock beaches.
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Titlow Park
8425 6th AveHuge park and playground, many gorgeous walking trails, and a few small public rock beaches.
Huge Park that also includes the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Rose Garden, 5-Mile Drive, many walking trails, and Owen Beach for playing on the water and kayak rentals!
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Iphakamisa i-Point Defiance
5400 North Pearl StreetHuge Park that also includes the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Rose Garden, 5-Mile Drive, many walking trails, and Owen Beach for playing on the water and kayak rentals!
Hit the links, walk or bike the trails, cross the bridge to the beautiful rocky beach, hang with your kids on the playground, or throw a frisbee and kick a soccer ball at one of the many grassy park areas. There's something for everyone at Chambers Bay!!
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Chambers Bay Golf Course
6320 Grandview Dr WHit the links, walk or bike the trails, cross the bridge to the beautiful rocky beach, hang with your kids on the playground, or throw a frisbee and kick a soccer ball at one of the many grassy park areas. There's something for everyone at Chambers Bay!!
Neighborhoods
Old world charm meets new city living in Proctor District. New condos, and the modern conveniences of multiple coffee shops and grocery stores are all around. The streets are also lined with small shops and local favorites (Metropolitan Market, Waffle Stop, Olympia Coffee to name a few). You will love this little gem in the heart of North Tacoma!
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Proctor District
Old world charm meets new city living in Proctor District. New condos, and the modern conveniences of multiple coffee shops and grocery stores are all around. The streets are also lined with small shops and local favorites (Metropolitan Market, Waffle Stop, Olympia Coffee to name a few). You will love this little gem in the heart of North Tacoma!