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Here’s where to get pumpkin spice lattes around Tacoma this fall. Which is best?

Readers: Tell us which Tacoma coffee shop or café makes your favorite pumpkin spice latte this time of year.

October 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Find ‘fluffy’ Hawaiian shave ice at new year-round shop in Ruston

October 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Tacoma shopping center entices Café Yumm to return to region

October 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Blue Max Meats co-owner plans to open new Pierce County butcher shop

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Tacoma dessert shop now serving bánh mì, other Vietnamese snacks all under $15

Updated October 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM

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Family-owned Lebanese restaurant taking over big space in Tacoma’s South End

October 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Bring on the pastries, pastitsio and party at annual Tacoma Greek Festival

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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These are the sandwiches you should be eating right now in Tacoma

Updated October 6, 2026 at 12:18 PM

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Taco truck gets 50 red points. Here are Pierce Co. food scores for Sep. 28

October 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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See the winners of the TNT’s waffle poll

Updated October 5, 2026 at 5:48 AM

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New spot for pupusas, Salvadoran tamals in Tacoma with late-night weekend hours

October 5, 2026 at 5:30 AM

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Who makes the best pad thai in the Tacoma area? Cast your vote

October 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Find the best mac and cheese in Tacoma at these 4 spots chosen by readers

October 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Two Gig Harbor pizzerias tried this Tacoma address. Another will close this week

Updated September 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Find popping boba, Vietnamese coffee, matcha at new bubble tea shop in Tacoma

October 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Korean BBQ spot gets 70 red points. Here are Pierce Co. food scores for Sept. 21

September 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Where do you get the best mac and cheese in the Tacoma area? Vote now

Updated September 28, 2026 at 12:57 PM

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Tacoma beer hall known for fun Oktoberfest, German food has new owners

September 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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A guide to the best waffles in and around Tacoma, according to readers

September 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Puyallup Tribe reveals plans for former ALMA space near downtown Tacoma

Updated September 25, 2026 at 11:27 AM

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Lakewood KBBQ restaurant gets new name, new design and ‘premium’ AYCE meats

September 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Popular Ruston bar, which tussled with city over midnight liquor ban, has sold

September 23, 2026 at 12:43 PM

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Chicken and waffles returns to South Tacoma, now with evening hours

Updated September 22, 2026 at 2:43 PM

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Irish pub in Proctor opening this week after nearly two years of construction

Updated September 21, 2026 at 7:43 PM

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Grab coffee, breakfast, ice cream and more at new cafe coming to East Pierce Co.

September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Here’s where to get pumpkin spice lattes around Tacoma this fall. Which is best?

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Find ‘fluffy’ Hawaiian shave ice at new year-round shop in Ruston

Tacoma shopping center entices Café Yumm to return to region

Blue Max Meats co-owner plans to open new Pierce County butcher shop

Tacoma dessert shop now serving bánh mì, other Vietnamese snacks all under $15

Family-owned Lebanese restaurant taking over big space in Tacoma’s South End

Bring on the pastries, pastitsio and party at annual Tacoma Greek Festival

These are the sandwiches you should be eating right now in Tacoma

Taco truck gets 50 red points. Here are Pierce Co. food scores for Sep. 28

See the winners of the TNT’s waffle poll

New spot for pupusas, Salvadoran tamals in Tacoma with late-night weekend hours

Who makes the best pad thai in the Tacoma area? Cast your vote

Find the best mac and cheese in Tacoma at these 4 spots chosen by readers

Two Gig Harbor pizzerias tried this Tacoma address. Another will close this week

Find popping boba, Vietnamese coffee, matcha at new bubble tea shop in Tacoma

Korean BBQ spot gets 70 red points. Here are Pierce Co. food scores for Sept. 21

Where do you get the best mac and cheese in the Tacoma area? Vote now

Tacoma beer hall known for fun Oktoberfest, German food has new owners

A guide to the best waffles in and around Tacoma, according to readers

Puyallup Tribe reveals plans for former ALMA space near downtown Tacoma

Lakewood KBBQ restaurant gets new name, new design and ‘premium’ AYCE meats

Popular Ruston bar, which tussled with city over midnight liquor ban, has sold

Chicken and waffles returns to South Tacoma, now with evening hours

Irish pub in Proctor opening this week after nearly two years of construction

Grab coffee, breakfast, ice cream and more at new cafe coming to East Pierce Co.