Our Favorite Places
Food & Beverage, in Walking Distance
Food & beverage establishments (restaurants, bars, etc.), within a 5-15 minute walk from Plum Duff House; listed closest to furthest
Good beer selection, wings, & pizza. Great for watching people & sports, sitting on the heated and covered dog-friendly patio any day. Recommend chicken wings. Located 1/2 block from Plum Duff makes it an easy option for food & beverage. North Slope Neighborhood
30 locals recommend
Hank's Bar and Grill
524 N K StGood beer selection, wings, & pizza. Great for watching people & sports, sitting on the heated and covered dog-friendly patio any day. Recommend chicken wings. Located 1/2 block from Plum Duff makes it an easy option for food & beverage. North Slope Neighborhood
A Tacoma classic. Just 3 blocks from Plum Duff. Takeaway only. Open til 11pm. North Slope Neighborhood
46 locals recommend
Frisko Freeze
1201 Division AveA Tacoma classic. Just 3 blocks from Plum Duff. Takeaway only. Open til 11pm. North Slope Neighborhood
Our favorite local tavern. Great selection of draft beers and wine. Pictures illustrate Tacoma’s history. Check out unique infused beers every Monday. Pool table. 4 blocks from Plum Duff House. North Slope Neighborhood
40 locals recommend
Parkway Tavern
313 N I StOur favorite local tavern. Great selection of draft beers and wine. Pictures illustrate Tacoma’s history. Check out unique infused beers every Monday. Pool table. 4 blocks from Plum Duff House. North Slope Neighborhood
Good espresso and related drinks, walkable. Outdoor patio overlooks Wright Park.
16 locals recommend
Cosmonaut Coffee Co
817 Division AvenueGood espresso and related drinks, walkable. Outdoor patio overlooks Wright Park.
It's Greek To Me
1702 6th AveSammy's Pizza
1308 N I StOoh La La Burgers
Good coffee, walkable, and great place to meet friends, work or read. A bustling, bright, plant-filled space. 6th Ave District
68 locals recommend
Bluebeard Coffee Roasters
2201 6th AveGood coffee, walkable, and great place to meet friends, work or read. A bustling, bright, plant-filled space. 6th Ave District
Southern Kitchen
1716 6th AveStadium Thai
Poquitos Tacoma
Gilman House
Fancy American brunch - Sundays only. A fun gin bar too. Stadium District
Basic American brunch across from Stadium High School. Stadium District
10 locals recommend
Harvester Restaurant
29 N Tacoma AveBasic American brunch across from Stadium High School. Stadium District
State Street Beer Company
606 N State StLander Coffee
2716 N 21st StMSM Deli
2220 6th AveHands down best sandwich deli in Tacoma. 6th Ave District
American brunch with some fairly unique dishes and good cocktails. Dimly lit, but respectable. Expect a line on weekends. 6th Ave District
82 locals recommend
Dirty Oscar's Annex
2309 6th AvenueAmerican brunch with some fairly unique dishes and good cocktails. Dimly lit, but respectable. Expect a line on weekends. 6th Ave District
Delicious ramen, small plates, and sake! G/f noodle and broth options. Stadium District
13 locals recommend
Moshi Moshi
110B N Tacoma AveDelicious ramen, small plates, and sake! G/f noodle and broth options. Stadium District
Art House Cafe
111 N Tacoma AveBasic American brunch in historic location across from Wright Park. Stadium District
17 locals recommend
Hob Nob Restaurant
716 6th AveBasic American brunch in historic location across from Wright Park. Stadium District
Everything Else, In Walking Distance
Other interesting and essential locations within a 5-15 minute walk from Plum Duff House; listed closest to furthest
Super convenient for essential items like toiletries, snacks, & beverages. Great beer selection. Located steps from Plum Duff House. North Slope Neighborhood
Corner Store
Super convenient for essential items like toiletries, snacks, & beverages. Great beer selection. Located steps from Plum Duff House. North Slope Neighborhood
North Slope Launderette
Wright Park
501 S I StW.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
316 S G StDave's Meat & Produce
1312 N I StLa Paloma Tacoma
Closest proper grocery store to Plum Duff House. Safeway-quality, Whole Foods prices. It’s walkable though…Stadium District.
61 locals recommend
Stadium Thriftway
618 N 1st StClosest proper grocery store to Plum Duff House. Safeway-quality, Whole Foods prices. It’s walkable though…Stadium District.
Rankos Pharmacy is the closest drug store to Plum Duff House. Across from Stadium Thriftway. Stadium District
101 N Tacoma Ave
Rankos Pharmacy is the closest drug store to Plum Duff House. Across from Stadium Thriftway. Stadium District
Historic luxury hotel turned high school is famous setting for "10 Things I Hate About You". Stunning Commencement Bay viewpoint. Adventurous locals hop fence to run Stadium Bowl track & stairs. Stadium District
28 locals recommend
Stadium High School
111 N E StHistoric luxury hotel turned high school is famous setting for "10 Things I Hate About You". Stunning Commencement Bay viewpoint. Adventurous locals hop fence to run Stadium Bowl track & stairs. Stadium District
Beautiful campus almost as old as Tacoma (est 1888). Old trees, nice lawns. Great place for a walk. Near 6th Ave District
33 locals recommend
University of Puget Sound
1500 N Warner StBeautiful campus almost as old as Tacoma (est 1888). Old trees, nice lawns. Great place for a walk. Near 6th Ave District
Garfield Park
North Slope Historic District Park
1015 N 8th StCoffee Shops
Great espresso and related drinks, 10 minute drive. Across the street from a lovely walk at Jefferson Park.
35 locals recommend
Valhalla Coffee Co.
3918 6th AveGreat espresso and related drinks, 10 minute drive. Across the street from a lovely walk at Jefferson Park.
Good coffee, a 5 min drive, and a great place to meet friends, work or read. Hilltop neighborhood
9 locals recommend
Manifesto Coffee
1003 S 11th StGood coffee, a 5 min drive, and a great place to meet friends, work or read. Hilltop neighborhood
Great coffee, a 10 min drive, and a great place to meet friends. Proctor district
79 locals recommend
Olympia Coffee Roasting
2601 N Proctor StGreat coffee, a 10 min drive, and a great place to meet friends. Proctor district
The Method Skateboards and Coffee
🥐 Cafes
Places for great pastry, light breakfast, and coffee
Great baked goods including g/f options, walkable, near Wright Park.
47 locals recommend
Corina Bakery
602 Fawcett AveGreat baked goods including g/f options, walkable, near Wright Park.
Good g/f options including Belgian waffles and feta + pesto hash browns. 5 min drive. Hilltop neighborhood
12 locals recommend
Red Elm Cafe
1114 M.L.K. Jr WayGood g/f options including Belgian waffles and feta + pesto hash browns. 5 min drive. Hilltop neighborhood
Quality American cafe with outdoor patio for spring/summer. Located in a food and art collective full of fun vibes. Downtown Tacoma
ALMA Lounge
Quality American cafe with outdoor patio for spring/summer. Located in a food and art collective full of fun vibes. Downtown Tacoma
Rosewood Cafe
3323 N 26th St🍳 🥂 Brunch!
Places to eat brunch, breakfast, dim sum and related food & beverage
Quality American brunch. Dimly lit dive bar. Sweet covered back patio with picnic table seating. Dome District
6 locals recommend
The Valley
1206 Puyallup AveQuality American brunch. Dimly lit dive bar. Sweet covered back patio with picnic table seating. Dome District
Alfred's Cafe
402 Puyallup AveBasic American brunch. Dome District
Cooks Tavern
3201 N 26th St🍜 Phó
The best pho shops in the city
The best phó & spring rolls in Tacoma. Amazing value. Lincoln District
24 locals recommend
Vien Dong Restaurant
3801 S Yakima AveThe best phó & spring rolls in Tacoma. Amazing value. Lincoln District
Pho King
1020 M.L.K. Jr WayGood pho, close to Plum Duff! Hilltop
Pho Bac Cafe
1115 S 11th St🍜🏝️🧋 Vietnamese
Best, authentic Vietnamese food and beverage in Tacoma
Cafe La Vie
3724 S Yakima Ave10 high quality menu items. Do not expect pho here. Authentic AF. Lincoln District
Succulent BBQ duck & pork in noodle soup, as a rice plate, or by the pound. Come early! When BBQ runs out, they close. Lincoln District
Tho Tuong BBQ
Succulent BBQ duck & pork in noodle soup, as a rice plate, or by the pound. Come early! When BBQ runs out, they close. Lincoln District
High quality, solid variety, full bar, late night service. 6th Ave District.
8 locals recommend
La Cà Bar
606 S Junett StHigh quality, solid variety, full bar, late night service. 6th Ave District.
Deep menu, large portions - bring friends! Recommend grilled squid, duck salad, catfish sour soup. Lincoln District
VK Viet Kitchen
Deep menu, large portions - bring friends! Recommend grilled squid, duck salad, catfish sour soup. Lincoln District