Discover new cafes and hangouts in Tacoma and Puyallup

This list of stories illustrates the variety of new cafes opening around Tacoma and elsewhere in Pierce County. Wide Awake Cafe on Ruston Way has brought a fresh coffee spot to the waterfront with specialty drinks and grab-and-go options. Kidsville Play Cafe near Puyallup combines themed playrooms for children with a cafe designed for parents. Wily Cycleworks merges a bike shop with coffee and beer, fostering a community atmosphere and hosting group rides.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

Wily Cycleworks, a combination bike shop, coffee and natural wine bar, opened in December 2024 at 2501 6th Ave. in Tacoma. By Kristine Sherred

NO. 1: IT’S ALL NATURAL AT NEW 6TH AVE SHOP, WHERE COFFEE AND BEER MEET INDIE-CYCLING MUST-HAVES

The shop joins sister businesses Lander Coffee and State Street Beer Co. in Tacoma. | Published January 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

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

The new Wide Awake Cafe, near Les Davis Pier, is now open with an array of coffee and tea drinks, pastries and sandwiches, shown on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 3: THAT FUNNY SHACK ON RUSTON WAY IS OPEN AGAIN. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT WIDE AWAKE CAFE

Hot drinks and quick eats dominate the offerings at the newly opened business. | Published February 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

NO. 4: 16 NEW RESTAURANTS, BARS AND CAFES TO VISIT AROUND TACOMA AND THE SOUTH SOUND

There’s Indian-Southern BBQ fusion, a bar in a coffee shop, pizza by the slice, lots of fried chicken and cheesesteaks. Here’s what else is new around town. | Published April 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

A new Taco Time building is under construction in Puyallup, with crews expecting the new building to open this summer. The old Taco Time building will become a Starbucks. The whole project costs $2.4 million. By Isabela Lund

NO. 5: A NEW STARBUCKS IS COMING TO PUYALLUP AND A POPULAR TACO RESTAURANT IS MOVING SOON

The $2.4 million project is underway. The taco drive-thru is open during construction. | Published April 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

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.