The only thing sweeter than the coffee here is the staff themselves. I wandered in one day, thirsty,

Marcia’s is by far Tacoma’s best kept secret in terms of breakfast. Tucked away in south tacoma way not far from the iconic, Bob’s Java Jive. Don’t be fooled by their tight quarters and hole-in-the-wall vibe. Marcia’s serves heaven on a plate. But hey, if massive servings of freshly goldened hashbrowns aren’t your thing, look elsewhere.

One warning: Come hungry. Breakfast lovers, rejoice! 6th ave is host to a plethora of wonderful foodie dreams, but Shakabra is amongst the best of them. Huge serving sizes, I’m talkin pancakes the size of the moon. Though there is a lot of available seating you might find yourself looking at a wait time to be seated because it’s such a popular spot. But, you won’t regret it.

What better way to become a bonafide Tacomian than by chowing down on unique hotdog combinations named after the city’s very own iconic neighborhoods. The Red Hot is my favorite place to take my visiting out-of-towner friends

My taste for Hello, Cupcake has become truly insatiable. Their unique flavor combinations change with every passing season