Eat & Drink
Not Bad – 1102 A St, Tacoma Courthouse Square, “in the basement”
Started by a former Central Co-op employee – “French-ish” deli and sandwich shop. Good vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options.
The Method Skateboards & Coffee – 822 Court A, Tacoma, WA 98402
Coffeehouse specializing in latte drinks and skateboard gear with a friendly atmosphere.
En Sushi – 705 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
Bringing handcrafted sushi & Japanese favorites to downtown Tacoma
Red Elm Cafe – 1114 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Breakfast and brunch joint with good GF options and a kids play area
Peaks and Pints – 3816 N 26th St B, Tacoma, WA 98407
Mountain-themed tavern with craft beer and offers a menu of sandwiches and salads.
7 Seas Brewery – 2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
Independent craft brewery with small bites. Pinball!
E9 Brewery – 2506 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
Tacoma’s first craft brewery. Producers of award winning farmhouse and sour beers. Wood fired pizza!
El Gaucho – 2119 Pacific Avenue • Tacoma WA 98402
Iconic, old-school steakhouse.
Indochine – 1924 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
Thai and Asian-fusion fare. Vegan and gluten free options.
Explore
Point Ruston – 5020 Main St
Point Ruston offers scenic waterfront walking and biking trails, outdoor recreation like kayaking and paddleboarding, and a vibrant plaza with dining, events, and stunning Puget Sound views.
Museum of Glass – 1801 Dock Street
Premier contemporary art museum dedicated to glass and glassmaking in the West Coast’s largest and most active museum glass studio with glass blowing demonstrations daily.
Tacoma Art Museum – 1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma Art Museum blends Pacific Northwest and Western American art—highlighting acclaimed regional glasswork and diverse rotating exhibitions
The Grand Cinema – 606 Fawcett Avenue
Tacoma’s only nonprofit art house cinema, focusing on high-quality programming, film education and community partnership.
Elk’s Temple at McMenamins – 565 Broadway
100+ Year Old Lodge/Music Venue/ Food & Drinks
Tinkertopia – 1914 Pacific Ave
Tinkertopia is a vibrant creative reuse center and makerspace in downtown Tacoma where attendees can explore bins of reclaimed materials, participate in hands‑on STEAM crafting sessions, and discover unique upcycled art supplies curated for tinkerers of all ages.
Owen Beach – 5605 N. Owen Beach Rd.
Owen Beach is a scenic waterfront destination within Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park, offering sweeping Puget Sound views, a relaxed pebble shoreline, and accessible amenities like picnic areas, walking paths, and kayak rentals for a quintessential Pacific Northwest outdoor experience.
King’s Books – 218 St. Helens Ave.
King’s Books is a beloved independent Tacoma bookstore known for its expansive mix of new and used titles, lively schedule of author events and book clubs, and welcoming, community-centered atmosphere. The store is over 100 years old and home to two store cats, Carmilla and Janie.
Broadway Farmers Market – Broadway between 9th & 11th St. in Downtown Tacoma
Thursday, 10:00 am – 2:00 p.m.
Antique Row – A unique standout in downtown Tacoma is a section of Broadway that has come to be known as Antiques Row, due to the half-dozen sprawling, multi-level antique stores that line the street. Savoy Special Vintage, Sanford and Son, Tacoma Consignment, and Lily Pad Antiques are just a few of the stores where visitors can search for antiques, relics and forgotten treasures.
Go to the Visit Tacoma website for information on local eats, attractions, and recreation!