Trek Tacoma by District

6th Avenue

A walkable stretch of independent kitchens, bars and music rooms where Tacoma goes out.

Food, drinks and late nights on Tacoma's liveliest strip

Independent guide. Hours, prices and offers change — confirm with the business before you go. Sponsored placements are always labelled.

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Treks through 6th Avenue

Sequenced routes you can follow as written or adapt.

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Stores & shopping

Department stores, specialty retail and shops you can walk between.

Elegant Octopus Games

6th Avenue game shop for trading card games and tabletop play, with in-store tournaments and league nights.

Grit City Books

Grit City Books is an independent bookstore on Sixth Avenue with a curated mix of new titles, a children's section, and gifts such as journals, cards, games and puzzles.

Stargazer Comics

6th Avenue comic shop with new and vintage comics, manga, graphic novels, toys and tabletop gaming accessories.

Tacoma Games

Tacoma Games is a Sixth Avenue game store stocking Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer and other tabletop and board games and accessories.

Tacoma Metal Arts

Tacoma Metal Arts is a jewelry and metalwork retail gallery with a working studio on Sixth Avenue.

Restaurants & dining

Sit-down restaurants, cafés and quick bites.

Balloon Roof Baking Co.

Balloon Roof Baking Co. is a sourdough bakery on Sixth Avenue selling naturally leavened loaves, bagels, croissants, focaccia, cookies and coffee.

Bento Teriyaki & Sushi

Neighborhood teriyaki restaurant in Tacoma. Call ahead or check the restaurant directly for current hours and menu.

Busy Body

A rock-and-roll bar and restaurant on 6th Avenue with a food menu and online ordering.

Da Tiki Hut

Hawaiian restaurant with a hidden tiki bar on 6th Avenue.

Eudora's Bakery

Eudora's Bakery on Sixth Avenue bakes sweet potato pies, turnovers and cupcakes, including its signature sweet potato and cheesecake Kingdom cupcake.

Field Bar + Bottle

A natural-wine bar and restaurant on 6th Avenue with dinner reservations, an aperitivo hour and a bottle shop.

Gateway to India

Gateway to India is an Indian restaurant on 6th Avenue offering lunch and dinner service, takeout and catering.

Gather Juice Co.

Juice bar and cafe on 6th Ave serving cold-pressed juice, smoothie bowls and toast.

Holy Moly Bar

Holy Moly Bar is a Tacoma nightlife listing in the food and drink category.

Kingfisher & Rye Tavern

A cozy, quirky Sixth Avenue tavern serving whiskey, cocktails, beer, and comfort food in a welcoming neighborhood setting.

Menu and drink prices vary.

La Cà Bar

La Cà Bar is a Vietnamese restaurant and full bar near 6th Avenue serving family recipes from Central Vietnam, including phở and bánh mì, and open late on weekends.

Legendary Doughnuts

Legendary Doughnuts was identified from public map data as a Tacoma-area place Tacoma Trekker does not list yet. Details are being verified before this goes public.

Primo Grill

A Mediterranean-inspired 6th Avenue restaurant known for wood-fired cooking, with reservations, online ordering and group dining.

State Street Beer Company

A neighborhood bar just off 6th Avenue pouring craft beer and natural wine alongside Neapolitan-style pizza. Walk-in only; in-person orders.

Tacoma Pie

Local pizzeria with its own rectangular Detroit and Sicilian-style pies.

The 15% Board Game Cafe

The 15% Board Game Cafe is a board-game cafe on 6th Avenue where visitors can play board games over food and drinks.

The Boom Boom Room

The Boom Boom Room is a cocktail bar and restaurant on 6th Avenue that takes reservations and stays open late on weekends.

The Hob Nob

Classic neighborhood diner and bar across from Wright Park, with all-day breakfast.

The Red Hot

6th Avenue bar built around hot dogs and a long beer list.

Wily Cycleworks

Wily Cycleworks on 6th Avenue combines a bicycle repair shop with a cafe serving coffee, beer and wine.

More places

Businesses and attractions in this district.

Miss Tricky's Pop Culture Emporium

Miss Tricky's Pop Culture Emporium is a pop-culture treasures and collectibles shop located at 2503 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA. The site states hours of Monday through Saturday 11am to 6pm and Sunday noon to 4pm.

Shelf Indulgence

Shelf Indulgence is an independent romance bookstore on 6th Avenue, with a stock that highlights inclusive titles and Pacific Northwest authors.

The Triple Knock

Pinball bar on 6th Avenue with a room full of machines and regular tournaments. Listed as 21+.

Happening in 6th Avenue

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