Anthem Coffee & Tea | Downtown Tacoma

One of Tacoma's greatest secrets. I have to say, best espresso team in Tacoma. I was raised in Seattle, and this coffee is amazing. So many places you have to order a mocha, not for the chocolate to cover the taste. This place... No sweetener, iced... Just pure taste.

Upon the closure of Cutter's Point, this has become my coffee shop of choice. I find the coffee to be brewed strong, just to my tastes. The baristas are extremely courteous and engaging; each time I visit they are actively interested in my life and my day. It is not uncommon for their cordiality to turn a quick coffee run into a sustained conversation. I would encourage others to pay this local business a visit and enjoy the ambiance, the view, and the coffee.

Anthem is just a great coffee shop. The coffee is good the cold brew is great. The servers are usually some of the most friendly. There are 5 or so tap handles which is not bad for a coffee shop! There are good spots to work remotely. One thing that really sets Anthem apart is their community involvement. It seems like they are always doing something to support the art scene or make UW students feel at home. Surprisingly, this has quickly become one of the best music venues in town as well, consistently booking great local talent.

The people that work in the mornings are really sweet people and they make excellent beverages. However, when I went there yesterday afternoon, the baristas had a not-so-good attitude toward myself and my friend group. I have had my usual beverage both in the mornings and yesterday, and the espresso tasted like it was overpulled and it just wasn’t good yesterday. Not too sure if yesterday was just an off day or something, but it was pretty upsetting to see just a drastic change in service throughout the day. So, I would recommend this place in the morning, 10/10. Fantastic! Evening? 6.5/10.

Dude, they have beer and it's so delicious! Don't forget to try the cider before it sells out! I went there for my Fidel and Rachel's wedding. Spectacular service plus great ambiance with an outdoor patio.

Always great coffee, and great Baristas. This location is especially beautiful. Love coming here to study or catch up with a friend. You can't beat the baked goods either!!

The coffee was really good - a bit smoky without the bitter taste you get sometimes. Parking is a bit of a pain because it's across the street. Oh, and Google Maps takes you to the wrong side of the building (the Museum) so don't let that mess you up.

Tastey espresso and a kind open environment. So far my favorite coffee spot in town. Their cold brew is delicious. Everything I've had is great so far. Staff is friendly and helpful.

I was born and raised in Seattle, espresso being my life's blood. There are only a couple places I go for the best coffee. I was sad to move to Tacoma until I happened upon Anthem. Hands down best coffee in Tacoma and I can only think of one place in Seattle that can match in quality. When I go to the competition, I have to order an iced mocha... the chocolate to mask the taste of their mediocre at best. I'm talking about the big coffee chains that all make their espresso with an automatic machine... You know who I'm referring to. Enjoy!!

I love this place. They have you standard coffee,tea, & baked goods but, they also have a good local beer list lots of grab and go food options, and they give a discount to UW students staff and faculty as well as military personnel. It's ideally located next to everything so give it a try.