Red Elm Cafe - Tacoma, Washington

Jeff Y.

We came here for brunch with friends and it was really delicious. We tried the gluten-free waffles and a breakfast sandwich. We went there around 11 in the morning on a Saturday and it was easy to find a table, but it was definitely crowded which was a great sign. The coffee was delicious and the atmospherewas nice. Overall, a great place to go for coffee and or brunch.

Robert C.

Love this adorable little cafe! It's super cute and very welcoming. This establishment is LGBTQIA+ friendly and has a diverse menu with many vegan and gluten-free options. There is a cute little kids area to bring the little ones if you must lol. They have a room in the back for private rentals and also the place itself can be rented after hours for private events. Give this place a try. The gluten free muffins are divine.

Samatha S.

Had a wonderful trip here even if my toddler was having a hard time. She ended up having a blowout and Helena* (unsure of spelling) was amazing. They helped me with the clean up despite it being gross and made me feel better about her accident. My girl doesn't ever have blowouts. Thank you guys for the amazing atmosphere and the support towards parents!

Pawsible P.

This place is adorable.
I stopped in here for a quick latte and breakfast. They have vegan options and good coffee. I believe I got the maple spice seasonal latte it was pretty good. Not too sweet which I really liked. The cafe itself was super cute and good vibes.

Charity C.

Would not recommend. While the food was decent I did not enjoy anything else about this place. The food quality/portion size was very underwhelming for the price. I paid $6.50 for “loaded” hash browns which were two wimpy hash brown patties with a cold sprinkle of cheese and hard bacon bits. I also got a sandwich and that was good, but again very small and underwhelming for what I paid. You also have to walk all the way across the cafe to get any salt/pepper or condiments and napkins. Very inconvenient when the place is full of people. The bathroom was also dirty and sketchy. My friends coffee had white chocolate powder in it and it was not properly mixed at all, it was all just settled on the bottom. We have both worked in coffee and know that is not how it’s supposed to be at all. I am very shocked that this place has such good reviews. While the food tasted good everything else about this place made it not a very enjoyable experience.

Tiffany B.

I work down the street and have been going here for years. I love their food and service. My favorite is the grilled avocado sandwich. They have a gluten free option for the gassy girlies. It is very good. This is a fun place to sit and read a book, catch up on emails, drink a nice tea, meet a friend for lunch. They are kind and loving people people.

Jemellee M.

This place gives me chill vibes. It’s cute, it’s not too big, not too fancy. It’s a good place for a quick stop to meet for lunch. They serve soup, sandwiches, and some pastry. The menu is not overwhelming. They don’t have a private parking lot however, there’s tons of street parking available.

The service is quick and the people are friendly. So you order at the counter and then they bring the food to you. I really like that concept because then you do t have to wait for them to come to your table to take your order and can have separate checks if you choose to. The price is very good I believe I spend less than $20 for myself.

Shannon W.

First, the food and coffee is amazing. Second, I love a queer friendly business. It is such a warm and welcoming space. I’ve never been to a place downtown that gives such great coffee shop, chic vibes but also allows an actual family friendly space. If I could give more stars I would