5 Affordable Cafes in Downtown, Tacoma WA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 7 cafes in Downtown, Tacoma WA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers cafes in Downtown, Tacoma WA that Google lists in a lower price band, then ranks by rating. Seven qualifying businesses were considered. Price ranges are shown as Google lists them, either $1 to $10 or $10 to $20. The order follows Google ratings weighted by review count. It is a practical starting point for a light breakfast, a coffee and a pastry, or a work session without a high bill.
#1
Common Ground Coffee
★ 4.8 (455 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Common Ground Coffee at 2313 Tacoma Ave S is listed at 4.8 from 455 reviews, with a $10 to $20 price range. It is open daily from 7 am to 4 pm and serves breakfast, lunch and dessert, with vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention a gluten-free breakfast sandwich served with care, a honey espresso drink, a cinnamon roll, and a Thai iced tea. Outdoor seating and laptop-friendly tables are listed.
Best for: Breakfast and lunch with dietary options
- Address
- 2313 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–4 pm
#2
Coffeezaun Espresso
★ 4.6 (465 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Coffeezaun Espresso at 4518 N Pearl St is listed at 4.6 from 465 reviews, with a $10 to $20 price range. It is open early, from 5:30 am on weekdays and 6 am on weekends, until 6 pm, and offers a drive-through. The listing shows women-owned status and breakfast, brunch and lunch menus. Reviewers mention a cookie butter latte, a strawberry pop tart, and quick service even with several large orders. The line can run 15 to 20 minutes at busy times.
Best for: Drive-through coffee and early starts
- Address
- 4518 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30 am–6 pm; Mon 5:30 am–6 pm; Sat 6 am–6 pm; Sun 6 am–6 pm; Thu 5:30 am–6 pm; Tue 5:30 am–6 pm; Wed 5:30 am–6 pm
#3
Three Hearts
★ 4.6 (331 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Three Hearts at 1116 M.L.K. Jr Way is listed at 4.6 from 331 reviews, with a $10 to $20 price range. It is open daily from 7 am to 3 pm, offering dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating and gluten-free bread options. Reviewers mention a cranberry orange danish, a curry croissant, a breakfast hash, and a steak sandwich. Seating is limited, and one reviewer found the total high for the order.
Best for: Croissants and lunch sandwiches
- Address
- 1116 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–3 pm
#4
Lune Cafe - Tacoma
★ 4.6 (238 Google reviews)Coffee stand$10–20 per person
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Lune Cafe - Tacoma at 1916 Pacific Ave is listed at 4.6 from 238 reviews, with a $10 to $20 price range. It is open late, with evening hours most days and a 10 pm close on Friday and weekends. Dine-in, takeaway, card and mobile payments, and wheelchair-accessible entrance are listed. Reviewers mention crepes with generous drizzle, matcha drinks made without artificial dye, a cozy space with music, and a quiet atmosphere suited to studying.
Best for: Evening visits, crepes and matcha
- Address
- 1916 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–10 pm; Mon 9 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–9 pm
#5
Campfire Coffee Co.
★ 4.5 (436 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Campfire Coffee Co. at 1554 Market St Suite 101 is listed at 4.5 from 436 reviews, with a $1 to $10 price range. It opens at 7 am most days, closes early in the afternoon, and is open on Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm. It identifies as Black-owned, veteran-owned and women-owned, and has a fireplace and wheelchair-accessible entrance. Reviewers mention a chai tea latte, a sausage egg and cheese bagel sandwich, and fast fixes to orders.
Best for: Breakfast bagels and quick morning stops
- Address
- 1554 Market St #101, Tacoma, WA 98402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–2 pm; Mon 7 am–2 pm; Sat 7 am–2 pm; Sun 8 am–1 pm; Thu 7 am–2 pm; Tue 7 am–2 pm; Wed 7 am–2 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 cafes in Downtown, Tacoma WA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Coffeezaun Espresso opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Common Ground Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 455 reviews. Coffeezaun Espresso is second at 4.6 from 465 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Tacoma WA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Lune Cafe - Tacoma, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Common Ground Coffee $10–20; Coffeezaun Espresso $10–20; Three Hearts $10–20; Lune Cafe - Tacoma $10–20; Campfire Coffee Co. $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Common Ground Coffee, Coffeezaun Espresso, Three Hearts, Lune Cafe - Tacoma and Campfire Coffee Co..
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