Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe
Nestled on Tacoma’s east side, this leather-themed bar delivers a seamless blend of comfort and charm, making it a standout local favorite. The welcoming staff ensures smooth service with warmth and efficiency, while the spacious seating—including outdoor options—accommodates both solo visitors and larger groups effortlessly. Thoughtful lighting and a laid-back ambiance enhance the experience, balancing liveliness with an inviting, unhurried feel.
The bar excels with its affordable yet high-quality drinks, complemented by a menu that elevates casual bites to exceptional standards. Whether enjoying a brunch special or savoring generously portioned sides, guests appreciate the consistent freshness and creative flair. A staple for Tacoma’s eclectic crowd, it’s a spot where hospitality and great food converge naturally.
Features and services of Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Sport
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe is in position 2 out of 13 in leather bars in Tacoma
Customer Reviews
Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 2340 reviews on Google
Staff is super kind, patient and respectful, plenty of seating including outdoor seating. The price of drinks is pretty dope as well. I love the lighting, super comfy and chill. Nice spot on the east side of tacoma to either hang by yourself or a group of friends. Easy to communicate, nothing is too loud, definite recommened 🐝
I hadn’t been in for years, but I’m happy to see the kitchen is still phenomenal, bartenders are efficient, and the people there are friendly. Love this place!
We had a large party of 10, the bar was sort of busy, so our order taking kept getting delayed. Food came and it was good! Went for brunch menu and $6 mimosas!
Good place to hang out. Lively and charismatic environment all the time. The bar tender are really nice. I forgot to ask the name of my bartender. She was really pretty and nice. I ordered fries and my goodness its a lot of quantity. Please ask them the serving size before you order, if you are eating alone. I would recommend this place to visit and enjoy if you are in Tacoma.
The vibes are always vibing! A Tacoma staple. Everyone who works here is LOVELY. Their food is fresh and delicious, every time! Always an eclectic blend of music playing. A forever fave!
AI Summary fails humanity again. These food items might read as ‘casual chow’ but every thing I’ve eaten here has been elevated or just knocked out of the park. On an alternate timeline, maybe Bourdain and Fieri bury the hatchet. I think Top of Tacoma exists on this timeline too and this is where it happens.
Top of Tacoma is a local treat for drinks and dinner with your high school buddies from the 90's. Great menu with some of the best tacos in town, huge selection of fresh cold beers on tap, and a vibe that brings out the snowboarder skate-punk metal-head in all of us. The nachos are to die for, on their delicious all around "can't go wrong" menu. The décor is distinctively of local artists, vintage 90's punk rock shows flyers and a sticker collection to envy. The walls are authentically decorated with 90's show flyers, local skateboarding photography, local artwork, sticker collections, and an extensive Rainier Beer can collection. Prominent local painter, sculptor and mural artist Jeremy Gregory is featured in Top of Tacoma's art collection. When the bar opened in the early 2000's, Jeremy Gregory was kind enough to generously donate numerous pieces and reproductions to the art collection. It's q must see when visiting Tacoma. So bring your friends! Eat, Drink and Rock out at Top of Tacoma!
Information about Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe
Address
Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe is located at 3529 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404, United States
Phone
The phone number of Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe is +1 253-272-1502
Business Hours
Monday: 11:00–01:45
Tuesday: 11:00–01:45
Wednesday: 11:00–01:45
Thursday: 11:00–01:45
Friday: 11:00–01:45
Saturday: 10:00–01:45
Sunday: 10:00–01:45