Guidebook for Tacoma
Food Scene
Shakabrah Java
2618 6th AveExcellent breakfast just a short walk away
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlA short 2 block walk to latte
Hob Nob Restaurant
716 6th AveBreakfast
Shake Shake Shake
124 N Tacoma AveA 1940s style diner with burgers, fries, and boozy shakes
Frisko Freeze
1201 Division AveA classic American drive thru burger stand
Legendary Doughnuts
2602 6th AveDelicious doughnuts with legendary themes.
Gateway To India
2603 6th AveThe best Indian food in town.
A classic local diner with delicious breakfast and a great cup of coffee.
10 locals recommend
Harvester Restaurant
29 N Tacoma AveA classic local diner with delicious breakfast and a great cup of coffee.
The Spar
2121 N 30th StFood, booze, and pool tables.
Anthem Coffee & Tea - Downtown Tacoma
1911 Pacific AveGreat coffee, ideal downtown location.
Cocktails and the most delicious bread pudding you've ever tasted (and we don't even like bread pudding).
Maxwell's
454 Saint Helens AvenueCocktails and the most delicious bread pudding you've ever tasted (and we don't even like bread pudding).
Amazing bakery with an array of pastries for normal and alternative diets (gluten free, vegan, etc.). Also, delicious coffee with a variety of alternate milk options.
47 locals recommend
Corina Bakery
602 Fawcett AveAmazing bakery with an array of pastries for normal and alternative diets (gluten free, vegan, etc.). Also, delicious coffee with a variety of alternate milk options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food, good drinks, pool, darts. Everything a great bar has to offer.
40 locals recommend
Parkway Tavern
313 N I StGood food, good drinks, pool, darts. Everything a great bar has to offer.
The Red Hot
2914 6th AveThe best selection of gourmet hot dogs and craft beers in existence.
Amazing breakfast on the weekends, and the world's best cheeseburger any day of the week.
82 locals recommend
Dirty Oscar's Annex
2309 6th AvenueAmazing breakfast on the weekends, and the world's best cheeseburger any day of the week.
Delicious food, and a perfect patio with bonfire pits built right into your table.
20 locals recommend
The Social Bar and Grill
1715 Dock StDelicious food, and a perfect patio with bonfire pits built right into your table.
Arts & Culture
Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific AveOne of the many great museums in the city.
Museum of Glass
1801 Dock StChihuly.
LeMay - America’s Car Museum
2702 E D StClassic cars.
Blue Mouse Theatre
2611 N Proctor StDiscount movies in a historical theater!
The Grand Cinema
606 Fawcett AveA great place to catch a movie!
Sightseeing
A large European-Style city park with a large duck pond with fountains, a modern play area, and so much room for activities.
84 locals recommend
Wright Park
501 S I StA large European-Style city park with a large duck pond with fountains, a modern play area, and so much room for activities.
A short ferry ride away, the island has wineries, a lighthouse, great shops, and awesome restaurants.
57 locals recommend
Vashon Island
A short ferry ride away, the island has wineries, a lighthouse, great shops, and awesome restaurants.
Everything Else
Ruston Way
Ruston WayMiles of walking path dotted with waterfront parks, and restaurants.
The year's longest running Tacoma farmer's market. Open Saturdays from 10am-2pm mid-March through mid-December. Check out a variety of local farmers and vendors.
21 locals recommend
Proctor Art Gallery
2702 N Proctor StThe year's longest running Tacoma farmer's market. Open Saturdays from 10am-2pm mid-March through mid-December. Check out a variety of local farmers and vendors.
Tacoma Little Theatre
210 N I StLocal theater. You dig?
Entertainment & Activities
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StThe regions only zoo and aquarium in one place!