New businesses and developments shaping downtown Puyallup

New businesses and development projects are reshaping downtown Puyallup and nearby communities. Larger capital projects, such as a proposed $40 million mixed-use development featuring a brewery, apartments, and a plaza, reflect efforts to revitalize Puyallup’s downtown core.

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Emily Foster (second from left) visits the Puyallup Farmers’ Market in 2024 with friends and family who she said are big supporters of her new bookshop downtown.

NO. 1: FOR DECADES, DOWNTOWN PUYALLUP HAS BEEN WITHOUT A BOOKSTORE. THAT’S ABOUT TO CHANGE

A bookstore is one of the top businesses people want in downtown Puyallup, a survey found. | Published January 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alexis Krell

The Kidsville Play Cafe opened on Feb. 1, 2025, at 18810 Meridian E., Suite 104 in the South Hill area. By Alexis Krell

NO. 2: THIS NEW KIDS PLAY AREA NEAR PUYALLUP HAS DINOSAURS, PRINCESSES AND A CAFE FOR PARENTS

There are seven plays areas with different themes, and a private room for birthday parties. They will do storytimes each week, too. | Published February 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alexis Krell

Early conceptual renderings give a rough idea of what the Palindrome Communities mixed-use project in downtown Puyallup could look like.

NO. 3: A DEVELOPER THAT BREWS ITS OWN BEER PLANS $40 MILLION INVESTMENT IN DOWNTOWN PUYALLUP

The five-story apartment building in downtown Puyallup would have 115 units. The project also calls for nine townhomes for sale and a food hall. | Published December 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by akrell@thenewstribune.comAlexis Krell

A rendering shows Huber Properties LLC’s plans to build apartments at 201 Fifth Ave. NE in downtown Puyallup.

NO. 4: WHAT’S BEING BUILT ACROSS FROM GRAYLAND PARK IN DOWNTOWN PUYALLUP? HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

The location is attractive for commuters, the builder said. | Published January 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alexis Krell

A 140,000-square-foot manufacturing center will be built on the Puyallup Tribe of Indians’ property at 3205 Frank Albert Rd. E. in Fife, Wash. By Tony Overman

NO. 5: WHAT’S THAT NEW GIANT BUILDING DRIVERS CAN SEE FROM RIVER ROAD? HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

The exterior of the building is expected to be finished by June. The building should be done by early 2025. | Published April 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angelica Relente

Cat & Rabbitt Cake Shop owners Terryn Abbitt (left) and Julia Brown are opening a new bakery and storefront at 111 E Steward Ave. in downtown Puyallup, Wash. By Kristine Sherred

NO. 6: TACOMA’S CAKE QUEENS ARE MOVING. NEW DIGS IN ANOTHER CITY WILL FEATURE SIT-DOWN CAFE

While they search for a new Tacoma location, the owners are opening a bigger, brighter cafe with more kitchen space. | Published April 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

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NO. 7: NEW WOMAN-OWNED PUYALLUP BUSINESS HOPES TO SHARE LATIN CULTURE WITH PUYALLUP COMMUNITY

Nuestro Barrio is a new multicultural shop that highlights local artisans in Downtown Puyallup. Its grand opening is Saturday, May 4. | Published May 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Rosemary Montalvo

Joleen and Justin Jones, who own an engineering firm based in Sumner, are opening Township 20, a family-friendly restaurant and bar at 1012 Wood Ave. By Kristine Sherred

NO. 8: FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT WITH A PUP-FRIENDLY PATIO OPENING SOON IN PIERCE COUNTY

The modern menu offers sandwiches, salads and more plus 20 taps of beer, cocktails and craft soda. | Published May 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

Valerie Beerbower (left) of Lacey and Braxtin Angelo of Bonney Lake meet up to play with felines at Cattfeinated cat cafe on Sixth Avenue in Tacoma on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. Customers can sip coffee and tea drinks as they interact with adoptable cats and kittens. “This is the best Tuesday ever,” Angelo said. By Tony Overman

NO. 9: YOU MIGHT FIND YOUR FUR-EVER FRIEND AT THIS NEW CAT CAFE OPENING IN DOWNTOWN PUYALLUP

Visitors can expect to see five permanent cat residents and about six adoptable kittens at the grand opening. | Published July 7, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angelica Relente

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.