Wide Awake Cafe & Espresso
1011 Center St, Tacoma, WA
Crema's Take
“This Tacoma drive-thru gem punches way above expectations with genuinely excellent coffee—their house blend "Wide Await" is something customers actually wax poetic about—plus craveable breakfast sandwiches like the legendary Smokeshow that locals swear by. The team clearly puts care into everything from their signature creative drinks (think brown sugar oat milk lattes) to their pastries and full breakfast menu, making it the kind of place that surprises travelers passing through and keeps regulars coming back. It's an unpretentious spot in an unlikely location, but the quality of the coffee and food speaks louder than the surroundings.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Drive-thru.
Google Reviews
This place was SO good. Came across it while searching for a decent breakfast and coffee on the go passing through town and this surpassed my expectations! In a sort of strange part of town but the service was so friendly and fast! The coffee was delicious and well-balanced and…
I stopped by with my brother and was so impressed with this drive thru in Tacoma! We got a chicken sandwich and a cream cheese bagel with SF vanilla latte and a Brown sugar oat milk iced latte! The coffee was amazing!!! I would also mention the staff is so kind and sweet who go…
I stopped by while visiting from out of town and was blown away by how delicious the food and drinks are here. I got an iced white chocolate americano with cream and it was seriously the best coffee I’ve ever had. The syrup, to coffee, to ice, to cream ratio should be studied.…
The Smokeshow breakfast sandwhich is worth taking the time to leave a review - it’s that good! Like every ingredient tastes great (everything roll, smoked bacon, eggs) individually to make the ultimate fresh and filling breakfast meal!! The person who helped me was super nice…
Wide await coffee is literally the best coffee I have ever had. And i've had coffee at a multitude of places. this coffee is just different. almost out of this world. It's made with love.Customer service is fabulous , always served with a smile and laughter. everyone that works…
Crema Reviews
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