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208 Garfield
208 Garfield St S, Tacoma, WA 98444, United States
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ms
Review №1

Wonderful, went on the last night I was in Washington. The server was friendly the food was amazing and I loved the local wines. If you go you must try the chocolate chip cookie so good

Mc
Review №2

This place is an absolute gem!! I get it a couple times a week for lunch and or dinner. FRESH and creative food. Had my parents over to try it and they are taking my aunt and uncle there this week! I had got the wrong item for lunch and they immediately corrected it and made it right. Fantastic business.

Be
Review №3

Stopped in today to grab a drink and do some work on my laptop. It was a very pleasant experience! $3 for a mimosa - fantastic! Would love to stop by again to try the wine flights and other items on the menu

Br
Review №4

Absolutely marvelous. I had a great fig salad, which was their seasonal special, and a glass of red wine. Sweet girl served me.

Me
Review №5

Love this place! Just had the field roast-lentil soup - delicious!

wa
Review №6

Very comfortable atmosphere with friendly staff and good food. One of my favorite places to relax.

Tr
Review №7

Love this place and the people who run it!!The food is delicious and nicely presented. Fun things you don’t see everywhere and good wine. It’s a great atmosphere, I love to have meetings here, meet friends here and have dinner with my husband here. It was better when there was a bookstore next door to explore afterwards but what can you do?

Ka
Review №8

Food is good but they use a LOT of pepper so that hampers enjoyment for some.

gh
Review №9

Grate coffee and service!The only, nitpicking, is their dessert selection. Thats all folks. Go back worthy? Yes!

Ki
Review №10

Awesome, awesome, awesome. The best food, the best prices, and the staff, our server was Sid, (unsure of the spelling)was very friendly.

Co
Review №11

Enjoyed a very yummy sandwich and side salad with a friend. WiFi did not work but still enjoyed my lunch!

ja
Review №12

Omg Best Milkshakes in Town. You must try their Nutella Milkshake its the best. Everyone working there is so nice and provides best customer service.

Ma
Review №13

Great little lunch cafe! Great food, great prices & friendly staff!

Ma
Review №14

Nice place right off Pacific Avenue to stop by and have a cup of coffee. One of the better places around town to have a meeting - prefer this place to Starbucks. Has a “homey” feel to it. Really enjoy the atmosphere and the pleasant staff. Anna (one of the staff) was very courteous and made me feel welcome. Although it was my first time here - I will definitely be coming back to this place!

Wi
Review №15

Really nice sandwich shop

Co
Review №16

The penne with basil pesto sauce & pine nut is delish with a glass of the house Savignon blanc - super affordable during happy hour.

Vo
Review №17

Great stuff. Got the short ribs, which were great. Came with broccochini & potatoes, which were both delicious. Could have passed on the almond cake, but overall, I enjoyed it.

El
Review №18

Always love coming here to visit with old friends and have dessert! The manager is funny and so passionate about the food that comes out and treats everyone with Grace and friendliness. Today was just a quick dessert afternoon. Lemon sorbet was on the list which was cool and refreshing! It came with a sugar cookie biscuit which complimented it perfectly!

Ja
Review №19

The food is amazing especially if you go during happy hour, but the prices are affordable regardless. The atmosphere is great as well. Very clean. Only have 4/5 stars because the service is a little slow since many of the staff are college students. But if you’re not in a rush definitely worth the wait.

Co
Review №20

Ladies and gentlemen, this is a MUST try restaurant. I was absolutely blown away by the price of everything and even more blown away by my now, most favorite stew IN THE WORLD. The NORWEGIAN HUNTERS STEW is to die for. I wish it wasnt a seasonal item, because I would stop in every day for this stew. The swedish meatballs are wonderful too, as well as the sausage lentil and kale soup. Also while your at it give the great tasting beer a try too. THANK YOU 208 GARFIELD, for the wonderful food, and my personal favorite the Norwegian hunters stew. I will be back, hungry for more!

Ni
Review №21

Had their breakfast panini, it’s very tasty. It doesn’t have a over load of sauces. I also had their hot chocolate, it tasted so good I want 3 more.the staff is nice and fast service. I would come again.

Ga
Review №22

Poor service, waited an hour for food and my sandwich was SOGGY with jam! Not returning .

Ta
Review №23

I loved this place. Great service and great food.

Th
Review №24

Awesome local wine spot with an excellent selection and good appetizers!

Je
Review №25

I think this is one of the best kept secrets in the area. The food is wonderful and the staff is awesome. If you are a wine drinker, you will be impressed. The food is small plates and you can order several different things.

Al
Review №26

Absolutely, phenomenally delicious! We had the Scandinavian hunters stew and the sausage with lentils and kale soup with a smoked Turkey piadina. Wed been wanting to try this place for a while so we went for my birthday lunch and it definitely exceeded expectations. The food was very inexpensive and quick. And the staff was friendly. We are definitely going back soon.

St
Review №27

Scandinavian holiday menu was lots of fun to share with my 75 year old mother. Food was good. Service questionable. We were given one napkin, asked for another. Brought one fork after that, had to ask for another. Given one spoon. You get the picture. We would go back tho for the fun food.

Mi
Review №28

The food is always great here. Prices are reasonable, and Ive enjoyed their golden milk lattes. They always have fresh staff though, so manage your expectations with service.

Va
Review №29

Great little spot for small plates and charcuterie. The selection of wine and beer is pretty amazing for a small spot. Try the watermelon cider while you can!

An
Review №30

Very nice quiet place for a quick bite, living across the street makes it very convenient, as I dont have to use a car to come here. Tried multiple types of Wine here and theyre all good! Only complaint is that the wine is warm, wish it was a bit cooler when served.

Iv
Review №31

I really enjoyed my latte and scone. Im looking forward to going back and trying some wine. Very nice place

Ar
Review №32

The food is OK. Loving the pesto, but honestly the paninis are just sandwich meet and rather than grill or cook they use a lot of microwave. And basically every time Im there, I swear, they forget about me. Not a problem, just a fact. Alcohol is good. Staff is really nice and cares. Clientele is decent to be around

Li
Review №33

Dont eat here if celiac. A lot of dishes are marked gluten free, yet they put the paninis on the same grill as the gluten paninis. The lady on the phone also sounded like she didnt know what she was talking about. Take off the GF labels

Ry
Review №34

Great little place to come visit near campus! Visited during the morning. Great coffee

Ha
Review №35

Very cute and cozy place to have coffee and stuff, even small, delicious snack plates that make it that much better. Easy to order from and I havent had a problem as of yet with their service. They always seem calm and ready to receive your order.

Da
Review №36

The staff is very personable, which is a huge plus. Their prices seem a little steep at a glance, but the quality of the food more than makes up for it. The one exception to this is their soup. Make no mistake, their soups are great, but theyre very stingy with the portions the provide. They could benefit from having a wider variety of drinks available at any given time. I come here regularly and plan on continuing to do so.

Ha
Review №37

The food is delicious! Service is very slow. The younger employees are often new and unsure of what to do. The older woman who appears to be a supervisor can be very short and rude with employees and customers alike.

Em
Review №38

Great menu with a variety of unique salads, sandwiches, small plates and baked goods. Nothing deep fried, many gluten free options. Nice beer, cider and wine offerings too. Save room for dessert! Happy hour each weekday and all day Sunday. I cant remember if theres one on Saturday. Good WiFi too!

Ma
Review №39

I can only review the coffee.. I got a vanilla latte and it wasnt good. Love the cozy atmosphere though.

S7
Review №40

This is one of my new favorite spots! Great menu (European Cafe/Bistro style setting), very friendly staff, and to-die-for scones. I dinged them one star because of the confusing service model. If staying to eat versus ordering to go, servers bring ice water (sometimes) and coffee upon request, but refills are on you at the water station near the front counter. Not sure yet how to get coffee refilled. Anyway, prices are reasonable, so stop by and check them out for yourself!

Jo
Review №41

What a great oasis. Personable and professional staff... Great coffee, good prices, good atmosphere... Stopped to celebrate my buddy getting his drivers license. The manager (Jess I think) heard that and was polite enough to offer congratulations as well. All the staff was so pleasant, tables were clean... I cant say it enough, it is a refreshing oasis in the world of huge, cold, cooperate businesses. Thank you, Im so glad we decided to stop in.

Br
Review №42

The food is awesome here. We had the white bean dip with grilled pita and The BLT salad and the short ribs with mashed potatoes. Great!!!

Mi
Review №43

This place is great. Try the BLT salad and check out the great selection of PLU Alumni beers and wines. Tell Marylou and Eli,and the team Mike sent you. Oh and next time try the Nutella gummy bear sandwich.

Au
Review №44

208 Garfield is a sweet, little gem of a place in Parkland. We visited during a volleyball tournament for an early lunch and were very impressed with the awesome selection of salads, paninis and beverages. Highly recommend for casual setting and good eats to make your tummy happy.

Bo
Review №45

This place is my lunch sanctuary! The food is super reasonable, and always amazing and like Id make at home. Never anything canned or pre-done. Just a really great little place. Everyone I bring here always ends up coming back.

M
Review №46

Excellent food and beer/wine selection!

Al
Review №47

They have a great selection of different foods. Paninis, salad, pasta, etc. They also have selections of small plates and desserts. The drinks are good. And the atmosphere is great :) The staff are very friendly.

Be
Review №48

Very nice place. Cosy and pleasant. Great place to meet friends although parking can be an issue. Prices are average and employees are helpful and friendly.

Ma
Review №49

Both the coffee and atmosphere are wonderful. Its a favorite place of mine to have meetings with very important people and friends alike.

Ka
Review №50

Reasonably priced and realistically portioned. Add in AMAZING flavor, and I will be back for sure!

an
Review №51

Love this place! Great atmosphere, awesome staff, low prices. Reminds me of the Last Exit in the U district.

Gl
Review №52

Nice atmosphere, Simi slow service, good food.

Ro
Review №53

Not bad for a change of pace. Convenient to the area and PLU

We
Review №54

Awesome coffee shop that surprises you with a menu of monthly rotating semi-gourmet cuisine! Good food. Good coffee :)

Ha
Review №55

A fun atmosphere with great food and snacks. You can stop in to grab a snack, sit down and order from the menu, or just grab a bottle of wine to take home. If you are looking for a quick stop by PLU this is a great place to go.

Ki
Review №56

Great menu, healthy and delicious food at decent prices, friendly servers! If I lived nearby Im sure I would try to eat my way through their menu...

Mi
Review №57

Amazing food and drinks, cute aesthetic, and great prices! Highly recommend

Ry
Review №58

Excellent food. Service was very friendly. Great prices. If Im in the area again, I would love to stop by.

Mi
Review №59

Awesome little place! Great for a quick bite that is great quality and delicious. Not your normal bar food or average deli. Serving espresso and wine and craft beer too!

Ja
Review №60

Great food at reasonable prices. Try a different meal every visit, and have been amazed at the food. Try the cheese plates with wine for a light meal.

Al
Review №61

208 seems like a coffee shop walking in, but the food was definitely restaurant quality, and incredibly reasonably priced, trending towards cheap. A very relaxed and mellow atmosphere that would be equally perfect for a nice family dinner or a quick meal while working on a term paper.

Do
Review №62

Amazing service and wide assortment of snacks, food, and drinks.

Da
Review №63

Great paninis and great atmosphere! Also shared a pot of tea!

Br
Review №64

Friendly little bar/cafe with tasty food and pastries.

Mi
Review №65

Weve always liked this place since it opened when our daughter was at PLU.Always wonderful staff and try a grilled cheese & tomato soup!

Re
Review №66

Yummy food a little slow.

Ul
Review №67

Nice and helpful staff great place for a meet up or just have a relaxing time.

Al
Review №68

208 is a good place to eat, study, and relax. They have fantastic food for decent prices (good for college students), its a nice environment that doesnt get too loud, but you can still talk with friends.

Pa
Review №69

Busy little place. Nice for a quick lunch and some spice tea. Healthy place to eat.

K2
Review №70

This little place has good food and beverages. The service is fair when busy and exceptional when quiet. The cost is fair, average.

Ju
Review №71

$3 mimosas and great desserts!

Ci
Review №72

Nice little cafe, time well spent with my girls! Great prices and good Eats!

Do
Review №73

Cool place... near PLU and often staffed by college students. Menu has a European flair and it is all good.

Ca
Review №74

The food was absolutely amazing, but the service was horrible. My friends and I sat ourselves and wait for fifteen minutes and no one came to our table to take our orders. There were dirty plates from the people before us that no one cleared off. We had to go up and tell them we were ready to order. After we ordered, all of our orders came at different times. After our meal we had to go up again to say we were ready for the check because no one was coming around to check on us. After we finally received the checks they again never came to pick them up and instead stayed in the back doing busy work until we called them out to take our money. It wasnt even a busy day and they had enough people working. The food is wonderful, but I wouldnt go back because of how poor the service was. This has happened to me both times that I have gone there.

Da
Review №75

I enjoy every time i come into 208 Garfield, either to study or to have a bite to eat. They have a varied amount of choices that can satisfied anyone.The service is friendly, always.

M.
Review №76

I ordered a cappuccino that took 15 minutes to be completed, the cappuccino itself tasted like burn coffee beans and cream were mixed it the back of a dump truck. My cappuccino was mostly creamer, and it had a inch of foam before i even reached the coffee. My friend that ordered a americano and avocado toast got her americano before I got my cappuccino and then waited another 15 minutes for her avocado toast. When I walked into the building I was immediately hit but a thick layer of fumes and after waiting 20 minutes in the building waiting for my friends orders, I could see the the fumes in the air and had to step outside. They seemed very understaffed and some employees didnt seem like they werent working and i even saw a worker on there phone. The only reason I gave this review 2 stars is because there prices were dirt cheap and reflecting of there products.

Ka
Review №77

Love this place! The prices are fair, the food is great and there is always something good on tap.

Lo
Review №78

Trendy sandwiches and other light fare

Da
Review №79

Decent food, very artisan, good wine and beer selection for the class of establishment, reasonable prices, and they serve Stumptown roast, which is typically one of Seattles best roasts. Baristas are hit and miss, but you can expect a decent latte there, generally speaking.

Br
Review №80

Nice little sandwich shop with a good wine and beer selection.

Ik
Review №81

Overpriced for small portions. What little you do get, however, is quite tasty.

Ha
Review №82

Best coffee ever! Iced caramel macchiato is my go-to when I need a pick-me-up. Their sandwiches and pastries are delicious as well (highly recommend the turkey pesto panini and zucchini bread)! Great place to grab lunch or study away from campus, and friendly staff!

An
Review №83

Great food without service

Le
Review №84

Good coffee and service a decent selection of sandwiches (gluten free options) and gluten loaded deserts (no GF options).Non gender specific bathrooms available.

Ev
Review №85

Really subtle, very layed back interesting place. Well curated menu and nice service will definitely be back. Many gf options

Br
Review №86

Ive been coming here regularly for 4 years now and I just cant reccomend it enough! Great food, awesome service, and good prices!

An
Review №87

Really good, super nice staff and I appreciate new menu full of vegan options.

Ta
Review №88

Great coffee & food! Nice, friendly staff!

Li
Review №89

Maru Lou makes this one of my favorites places in 253! Awesome food, fresh and tasty.

Mi
Review №90

This is one of my favorite places in Parkland. The menu and drink selection are excellent.

La
Review №91

Hmmm mmmm as always

Ma
Review №92

Good coffee and breakfast piandinis. Cool atmosphere

Ke
Review №93

They make lavender mimosas if you ask! Hecka cheap and hecka tasty

Bl
Review №94

Love this cute little spot! My favorite for higher quality food and cheap prices!

Je
Review №95

Grilled cheese and tomato soup?....yes please! Love happy hour here.

Bl
Review №96

Decent wine selection. Really cute help.

Sc
Review №97

Good food, good service, good atmosphere, nuff said.

Da
Review №98

High quality food and beverages reasonably priced.

Pe
Review №99

Mostly geeat experience here. Foid is awesome. Friendly as well

Us
Review №100

Didnt stay to eat because of the overwhelmingly strong fumes in the restaurant. Every table we tried to sit at was dirty. We decided to have a beer, but the keg popped after one glass of nastiness, and only the absent owner can change a keg... Overall a huge fail.

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  • Address:208 Garfield St S, Tacoma, WA 98444, United States
  • Site:http://208garfield.com/
  • Phone:+1 253-538-5990
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Wine bar
  • Restaurant
  • Wine store
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–8PM
  • Thursday:7AM–8PM
  • Friday:9AM–8PM
  • Saturday:9AM–8PM
  • Sunday:7AM–8PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great wine list:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Happy hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy hour food:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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