Guidebook for Tacoma
Food Scene
It's a neighborhood gathering spot in handsome historic building featuring waffles, waffle dogs, coffee, soup and grilled cheese. Check it out.
12 locals recommend
Red Elm Cafe
1114 M.L.K. Jr WayIt's a neighborhood gathering spot in handsome historic building featuring waffles, waffle dogs, coffee, soup and grilled cheese. Check it out.
it's only 1 1/2 blocks away and serves interesting food and cocktails from 11 a.m. til late Wednesday - Sunday. Happy hour from 4 - 7 p.m. and all day Sunday. Check it out!
11 locals recommend
1022 S J St
1022 South J Streetit's only 1 1/2 blocks away and serves interesting food and cocktails from 11 a.m. til late Wednesday - Sunday. Happy hour from 4 - 7 p.m. and all day Sunday. Check it out!
it's very tasty vegan food and it's close by. However, the name is a misnomer, this isn't fast food.
13 locals recommend
Quickie Too A Vegan Cafe
1324 Martin Luther King Junior Wayit's very tasty vegan food and it's close by. However, the name is a misnomer, this isn't fast food.
they make the best blueberry muffins (and other goodies) in town. Good coffee, too. About 8 blocks away.
47 locals recommend
Corina Bakery
602 Fawcett Avethey make the best blueberry muffins (and other goodies) in town. Good coffee, too. About 8 blocks away.
Entertainment & Activities
it's within walking distance and shows a variety of indie movies on four screens. Best popcorn in town, too.
64 locals recommend
The Grand Cinema
606 Fawcett Aveit's within walking distance and shows a variety of indie movies on four screens. Best popcorn in town, too.
Getting Around
Going to Seattle from Tacoma - take the bus (Route 594) or Souder train and avoid the hassle of I-5 traffic and expensive parking. It takes about an hour and you can leave your car at the Tacoma Dome Station for free. Such a deal!
39 locals recommend
Tacoma Dome Station
Going to Seattle from Tacoma - take the bus (Route 594) or Souder train and avoid the hassle of I-5 traffic and expensive parking. It takes about an hour and you can leave your car at the Tacoma Dome Station for free. Such a deal!
Essentials
Family Cleaners
815 S J StJust steps from my front door.
Parks & Nature
It's a mile around the perimeter of Wright Park - you'll meet neighborhood walkers, runners, their babies and dogs. The Park is criscrossed with trails and there's a pond, conservatory, playground and sprayground. Enjoy!
84 locals recommend
Wright Park
501 S I StIt's a mile around the perimeter of Wright Park - you'll meet neighborhood walkers, runners, their babies and dogs. The Park is criscrossed with trails and there's a pond, conservatory, playground and sprayground. Enjoy!