Recent Pierce County business closures, including Rite Aid

This collection of stories covers recent business closures in Pierce County, including popular eateries and a longtime pharmacy chain.

Art House Cafe, renowned for its cinnamon rolls, ended its 12-year presence in Tacoma's dining scene. Its owners decided to pivot to events and workshops under the same brand. Moshi Ramen Bar, known for its queer-friendly environment, closed abruptly due to a change in ownership.

Meanwhile, Rite Aid announced new closures, including several locations in Washington, as a part of its bankruptcy proceedings.

Art House Cafe sits along North Tacoma Avenue on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. The space, known for its brunch and lunch, closed after service on May 3, 2025. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 1: ‘BRUNCH STAPLE IN TACOMA’ KNOWN FOR ITS CINNAMON ROLLS HAS CLOSED

“For those of you who are shocked and saddened, please know this has been a hard but necessary choice,” the owners wrote in their announcement. | Published May 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

Indo Asian Street Eatery and Moshi Ramen Bar are located next door to one another along North Tacoma Avenue on Monday, May 5, 2025, in the Stadium Historic District of Tacoma, Wash. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 2: ENERGETIC TACOMA RAMEN RESTAURANT ABRUPTLY CLOSED. HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

Moshi Ramen Bar was closed for good Monday, leaving staff in a lurch. Its sister spot continues under new ownership. | Published May 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

Outpost Sandwiches was among the best lunch restaurants in Tacoma since its operators took over in 2017. This turkey and prosciutto added Dijonnaise and basil pesto. A new owner plans to update the concept at Court House Square. By Kristine Sherred

NO. 3: SPOT WITH ‘BEST SANDWICHES IN T-TOWN’ CLOSES. NEW OWNER PLANS TO REVAMP MENU

The downtown sandwich shop was known for thoughtful touches like house sauces as well as an under-the-radar Friday pizza special. | Published May 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

At the refashioned Gilman House Room 428, gin stars throughout the cocktail menu, as in the house gimlet and other recipes from complex to classic. By AMBER RITSON

NO. 4: TACOMA COCKTAIL BAR KNOWN FOR GIN HAS CLOSED FOR GOOD. ‘JUST TIME TO MOVE ON’

The bar moved into a smaller space last year to focus on the drinks. Their bubbly neighbor says they “plan to stay put.” | Published June 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

This is the sign on a Rite Aid Pharmacy in Pittsburgh, Pa., Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Rite Aid topped Wall Street expectations for the fiscal second quarter, Thursday, Sept. 24, and gave a revised annual forecast, one quarter after withdrawing it due to COVID-19 uncertainty. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

NO. 5: SEE WHICH RITE AID STORES IN PIERCE, THURSTON COUNTIES ARE ON NEW LISTS OF CLOSURES

Bartell Drugs also set to be rebranded with new name. | Published June 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

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