Businesses in Tacoma, WA

The downtown Tacoma location of the Reynolds family's Anthem, across from UW Tacoma since 2011, pouring Dillanos coffee with naan bread pizzas and a barista competition night.

Asado

Asado is a Tacoma Argentine restaurant on 6th Avenue serving South American inspired dishes and cocktails with a warm and lively dining atmosphere.

Bar Rosa

Bar Tacoma, WA

Bar Rosa is a 21 and over neighborhood bar in Tacoma's Hilltop, serving Neapolitan pizza, small plates, and craft cocktails.

Blue Mouse Theatre

Theater Tacoma, WA

A Proctor District institution since 1923, this intimate historic cinema features a glistening chandelier, original mahogany swinging doors, and a weekly film rotation. Home to the long running Rocky Horror Show on the second and fourth Saturday of every month.

Bluebeard Coffee Roasters

Tacoma's 6th Avenue roaster since 2011, named for a family cat, now with more seating since the roasting moved to a restored 1928 furniture building on South Tacoma Way in 2024.

Bob’s Java Jive

Bar Tacoma, WA

Bob's Java Jive is a Tacoma landmark bar housed in a giant teapot shaped building, a beloved local institution serving drinks since 1927.

Brewers Row

A Proctor District staple serving tasty tacos, pork belly, and fresh baked churros for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The rotating tap wall features Washington beers and ciders in a lively neighborhood setting.

Buddy’s Chicken & Waffles

Hand breaded halal chicken and waffles made to order on South G Street in Tacoma, with flavors that run from buttermilk classic to strawberry shortcake.

Burger Seoul

Burger Seoul brings Korean inspired flavors to the classic American burger with a creative menu of smash burgers and sides in Tacoma.

Camp Colvos

Camp Colvos Brewing and Pizza Co combines a taproom of locally brewed beers with wood fired pizza in a lively downtown Tacoma setting.

Chinaberry Hill Inn

A Victorian era bed and breakfast in the Stadium District listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a quieter base within walking distance of Stadium High School and the surrounding historic neighborhood.

Compass Rose

Compass Rose fills its Proctor District storefront in Tacoma with an eclectic mix of gifts, cards, and finds you did not know you needed.

Cooks Tavern

Pub Tacoma, WA

The sister restaurant to Brewers Row sharing the same roof and ownership at N. 26th and Alder Street. Cooks Tavern rotates both its menu and its art program, offering something new to see and eat with every visit.

Corina Bakery

Bakery Tacoma, WA

Corina Bakery has been baking in the Merlino Arts Center on Fawcett Avenue for more than a decade, next door to the Grand Cinema, and it builds gluten free and vegan versions of nearly everything in the case.

Cosmonaut Coffee Co

An upstairs cafe across from Wright Park, founded in 2007 by three touring musicians as Satellite Coffee and renamed after a trademark fight, pouring Cat and Cloud espresso in a space themed room.

E9 Brewing Co

E9 Brewing Co anchors Tacoma's Brewery District with barrel aged and mixed culture beers that have earned a following far beyond the South Sound.

E9 Brewing Co.

E9 Brewing Co. is a Tacoma original with nearly three decades of brewing history, serving a full range of lagers, ales, IPAs, and stouts alongside wood fired pizza in a beautifully remodeled 1950s radiator shop in the Brewery District.

En Rama

En Rama is a Tacoma restaurant with an inventive menu and cocktail program set inside a stunning 1910 historic building that once housed federal offices.

Engine House No. 9

Engine House No. 9 serves straightforward burgers and consistent pints inside a 1907 firehouse in the Proctor District, where E9 Brewing got its start and its beers still anchor the taps.

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

A reconstructed 1830s Hudson's Bay Company trading post in Point Defiance Park where costumed staff demonstrate blacksmithing and frontier life, with two original 1843 structures among the oldest buildings in Washington.

Freighthouse Square

A historic converted train freight house now home to a bustling public market with local vendors, restaurants, and specialty shops near the Port of Tacoma.

Hotel Murano

A boutique downtown Tacoma hotel celebrated for its stunning glass art collection. Each guest floor showcases works by a different artist and the hotel sits steps from the Museum of Glass and other cultural landmarks.

Ice Cream Social

Ice Cream Social is Tacoma's own handmade ice cream shop scooping creative seasonal flavors with pints available to take home.

Indo Asian Street Eatery

Indo Asian Street Eatery serves Southeast Asian comfort food in Tacoma's Stadium District with a share friendly menu of pork belly yakitori, bahn mi, and curries.

Lander Coffee

A small North End Tacoma micro roastery from the owners of State Street Beer Co., roasting on a modest machine in the back since 2019 and known for a nitro cold brew that inspired a beer.

Lapis

Lapis is a Proctor neighborhood jewelry boutique in Tacoma offering heirloom quality fine jewelry and accessories in an intimate boutique setting.

LeMay America’s Car Museum

The largest automotive museum in the United States with more than 350 vehicles on display from the Harold LeMay collection. A must visit Tacoma landmark celebrating American car culture and history.

McMenamins Elks Temple

McMenamins Elks Temple occupies a seven story historic building in downtown Tacoma with 45 guest rooms and five bars and restaurants with the immersive atmosphere McMenamins is known for.

MSM Deli

A neighborhood deli on Tacoma's 6th Avenue serving classic sandwiches and deli fare. A longtime local favorite for a quick and satisfying lunch in the heart of the city.

Museum of Glass

The Museum of Glass celebrates glass art in Tacoma with rotating exhibitions featuring Pacific Northwest artists plus a live Hot Shop where visitors watch molten glass take shape.

Narrows Brewing

Narrows Brewing is a Tacoma waterfront brewery on the shores of the West End, offering craft beer with views of the Tacoma Narrows.

North 47 Brewing Co.

North 47 Brewing Co. is a craft brewery in the Browns Point area of northeast Tacoma, across Commencement Bay from downtown with a taproom serving locally brewed beer.

Odd Otter Brewing Company

Odd Otter Brewing Company is a kid friendly Tacoma taproom on Pacific Avenue with a rustic intimate feel, rotating tap selections including local ciders, and otter inspired artwork throughout.

Olympia Coffee Roasters

An award winning coffee roaster pouring exceptional craft coffee at the corner of N. 26th and Proctor Street. The bright and welcoming space features a side roasting room, beans and swag for sale, and a relaxed lounge perfect for working or people watching.

Olympia Coffee Roasting

Olympia Coffee's Proctor District cafe, opened in 2018 in a remodeled corner building with a roaster behind the barstools, pouring the Little Buddy house blend and pastries from the company's own Moonrise Bakery.

Peaks and Pints

Pub Tacoma, WA

A neighborhood craft beer bar, bottle shop, and restaurant on N. 26th Street in the Proctor District. Dozens of Washington and Pacific Northwest taps, handmade sandwiches, and a cozy fireplace room make it the perfect end to any Proctor day trip.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Zoo Tacoma, WA

Set inside the old growth forest of Point Defiance Park, the zoo pairs arctic tundra and Asian Forest Sanctuary exhibits with the South Pacific Aquarium, one of the most visited zoos in the Pacific Northwest.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Zoo Tacoma, WA

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium combines world class animal exhibits with stunning Puget Sound views, one of the Pacific Northwest's premier destinations for families and wildlife enthusiasts.

Point Ruston

Attraction Tacoma, WA

Point Ruston is a resort inspired waterfront village with sweeping Puget Sound and Mount Rainier views, featuring shops, restaurants, a public market, and outdoor recreation.

Radnor’s Burgers & Beignets

Radnor's serves smash burgers and beignets out of Edison Square on South Tacoma Way, named for the Tacoma businessman who put the building up in 1919.

Side Piece Kitchen

Side Piece Kitchen is a Tacoma brunch spot known for creative comfort food, from a beef wellington biscuit sandwich to standout cheesecakes.

Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma Waterfront

Built over the water on Ruston Way, this waterfront hotel looks across Commencement Bay with walkable access to Point Ruston and the two mile waterfront promenade.

Stocklist

Stocklist is a curated Tacoma gift shop on Pacific Avenue featuring a carefully edited selection of goods and gifts with a design forward sensibility.

Taco Street

Taco Street serves authentic food from Chihuahua, Mexico including mulitas, huaraches, and more than 10 taco varieties at an affordable price.

Tacoma Art Museum

Tacoma Art Museum is a leading Pacific Northwest art institution with a permanent collection focused on the American West alongside rotating regional and national exhibitions.

Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

Glass Studio Tacoma, WA

Tacoma Glassblowing Studio offers hands-on glassblowing workshops for visitors who want to go beyond admiring glass art and actually try creating it themselves.

The Boom Boom Room

Cocktail Bar Tacoma, WA

The Boom Boom Room is a mid century modern cocktail lounge with a red carpet entrance and creative takes on classic cocktails in a dark and sultry Tacoma setting.

The Fernseed

Fernseed is a modern plant shop with a curated selection of indoor plants, gorgeous planters, and plant care accessories for the Tacoma plant enthusiast.

The Grand Cinema

Movie Theater Tacoma, WA

Tacoma's nonprofit independent movie house screens features, documentaries, and shorts year round and anchors the Tacoma Film Festival each October.

The Pacific Northwest Shop

A specialty gift and art shop on N. Proctor Street celebrating all things Pacific Northwest. Browse handcrafted goods, local artwork, and curated items from around the Evergreen State.

The Proctor Mercantile

A curated art and goods shop in the Proctor District featuring unique items from Washington State artisans and makers. Located steps from the heart of the neighborhood at N. Proctor Street.

W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

Attraction Tacoma, WA

The W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory is one of only three Victorian style glass houses on the West Coast, set in Tacoma's Wright Park with rotating seasonal floral displays and free admission.

Waffle Stop

Waffle Stop is a family friendly breakfast spot in Tacoma's Proctor neighborhood known for creative waffle combinations and hearty morning classics.

Washington State History Museum

The state's flagship history museum covers Washington from Coast Salish cultures through the modern era, with a Great Hall train diorama that holds the attention of every visitor regardless of age.

Wooden City

Wooden City anchors downtown Tacoma dining with wood fired pizzas, shareable plates, and a bar that fills the room on weekends, an easy walk from the Museum District corridor.

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