Molly’s guidebook
Food scene
Wooden City
714 Pacific AveEn Rama
1102 A St
The Table
2715 6th AveIndo Asian Street Eatery
110 N Tacoma AveSel
229 St Helens AveCozy French-themed restaurant with a lovely heated outdoor patio.
Parks
Point Defiance Park
5400 North Pearl StreetWright Park
501 S I StCoffee and Juice
Lander Coffee
2716 N 21st StOlympia Coffee Roasting
2601 N Proctor StBluebeard Coffee Roasters
2201 6th AveLocal Faves
Hank's Bar and Grill
524 N K StParkway Tavern
313 N I StTop of Tacoma Bar & Cafe
3529 McKinley AveA little hole in the wall family-run restaurant with some of the best sandwiches in the city. MSM is a Tacoma institution.
33 locals recommend
MSM Deli
2220 6th AveA little hole in the wall family-run restaurant with some of the best sandwiches in the city. MSM is a Tacoma institution.
Come for the Bahn Mi and beef stew and stay for the laid back ambiance. If we could eat here weekly, we would!
17 locals recommend
Pho King
1020 M.L.K. Jr WayCome for the Bahn Mi and beef stew and stay for the laid back ambiance. If we could eat here weekly, we would!
Frisko Freeze
1201 Division AveA Tacoma Original for delicious burgers, shakes, and fries.
Beers and Such
E9 Brewing Co. & Taproom
2506 Fawcett AvePro tip: You can order a delicious pizza from Wooden City (or anything from the menu) while enjoying a cold one at Odd Otter next door.
13 locals recommend
Odd Otter Brewing Company
716 Pacific AvePro tip: You can order a delicious pizza from Wooden City (or anything from the menu) while enjoying a cold one at Odd Otter next door.
The Red Hot
2914 6th AveBeers and gourmet hotdogs - what could go wrong? :)
State Street Beer Company
606 N State StPlants, cozy corners, outdoor patio, and --oh!--beer!
This brewery is located right on a marina and the views are spectacular!
15 locals recommend
Narrows Brewing Company
9007 S 19th StThis brewery is located right on a marina and the views are spectacular!
Breakfast and Brunch
Honey at Alma Mater
1322 Fawcett AveArt House Cafe
111 N Tacoma AveNeighborhoods
One of the first established business districts, Proctor District is known for its cute shops, family friendliness and great restaurants.
45 locals recommend
Proctor District
One of the first established business districts, Proctor District is known for its cute shops, family friendliness and great restaurants.
History mixes with contemporary conveniences in Old Town, where you can stroll down cobblestone streets and marvel at some of the city’s oldest buildings while enjoying modern luxuries such as facials, massages and lattes!
15 locals recommend
Old Town
History mixes with contemporary conveniences in Old Town, where you can stroll down cobblestone streets and marvel at some of the city’s oldest buildings while enjoying modern luxuries such as facials, massages and lattes!
ixth Avenue is home to some of Tacoma’s iconic businesses, from designer ice cream to fairies and Tarot, dinner-plate-size donuts to Tacoma’s first craft brewery. Sixth Avenue is a hot spot at night with quality musical entertainment, local clubs and a wide array of dining choices.
25 locals recommend
6th Avenue
6th Avenueixth Avenue is home to some of Tacoma’s iconic businesses, from designer ice cream to fairies and Tarot, dinner-plate-size donuts to Tacoma’s first craft brewery. Sixth Avenue is a hot spot at night with quality musical entertainment, local clubs and a wide array of dining choices.