Trek Tacoma by District

Hilltop

A historic, community-anchored district with a strong food scene and a long Tacoma story.

Culture, community and a district with deep roots

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

Watercolor illustration of a Hilltop street with historic homes, a mural wall and city views.

Tacoma Trekker original illustration — an artistic interpretation, not a photograph.

Restaurants & dining

Sit-down restaurants, cafés and quick bites.

Bar Rosa

Hilltop cocktail bar with wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. 21+.

Bob's Bar-B-Q Pit

Family-run Texas-style wood-smoked barbecue in Hilltop, open since 1948.

Manifesto Coffee

Manifesto Coffee is an independent coffee roaster and cafe on South 11th Street in the Hilltop area.

Three Hearts

Three Hearts is a Hilltop bakery and cafe serving pastries, breakfast and coffee.

More places

Businesses and attractions in this district.

Tacoma Armory

A 1908 brick armory on Hilltop, now run by Tacoma Arts Live as an events venue with a 20,000-square-foot parade floor used for concerts, expos, markets and public roller skating sessions.

Happening in Hilltop

Today, this weekend and what's coming up.

Upcoming

Practical notes

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