Metro Coffee

I've got a system for testing coffee at places: order an Americano, no sugar, no cream, nothing. Metro passed this test with flying colors. They're with Tacoma's dumb law against straws, though, so they give you this flimsy straw made of what appears to be a dried reed. Predictably, the reed shattered in my cup. 4.5 stars out of 5.

A quaint little coffee shop on the UWT stairs this establishment is unlike any other in the area. Upon walking in to the coffee shop one will notice warm earthy walls, local artist on display, bicycles, and a unicycle hanging in various locations. The owner makes an effort to talk to each customer aside from the usual "What can I make for you today?" The coffee is amazing, and they serve various pastries and teas as well. I find that this non-chain coffee shop makes the others pale in comparison. If you stick around to drink your coffee in house you may notice an additional peculiar decoration/theme. This place is very unique and it wouldn't hurt to stop by.

Holy smokes, this place was unbelievable. I'm traveling across the country, and I'm glad I stumbled across this gem. First things first, the interior of this place is gorgeous and full of natural light. I really loved the Dutch wooden shoes on the walls and decorations.We were greeted by very friendly staff and seated immediately at the cutest table. Our waitress was so sweet and helped us figure out the menu.