Trek Tacoma by District

South Tacoma

A long commercial corridor with vintage and automotive character and plenty of local kitchens.

Vintage finds, local trade and unfussy food

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

Watercolor illustration of the South Tacoma corridor with vintage storefronts and classic cars.

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

Stores & shopping

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

Black Bird Apothecary

Family-owned shop with crystals, herbs and goods from more than 25 local vendors.

Crafty AF Studio

Creative studio and retail shop offering craft supplies, maker goods, and hands-on workshops.

Studio 56 Collective

Vintage furniture, home decor, clothing, art, and rugs in a South Tacoma showroom.

Tacoma Night Market

Tacoma Night Market is a recurring evening market of local makers, artists and food vendors, held every other weekend at The Mothership in South Tacoma. See the official site for current dates.

The Fernseed

Plant and flower shop with handmade pottery and ticketed workshops.

Restaurants & dining

Sit-down restaurants, cafés and quick bites.

Airport Tavern Music Hall

Independent South Tacoma tavern, live music venue and neighborhood gathering place with food, drinks and games.

Event ticket prices vary by show.

Anaïs Coffee opened in late August 2026 inside Edison Square at 5145 South Tacoma Way, a family-friendly cafe from owners Kaja and Jay Yazzie serving coffee sourced from neighbor Bluebeard Coffee Roasters. According to local news coverage, the cafe operates Monday-Saturday from 7am to 2pm before the space converts to Edison Square's evening event programming.

Empanadas Luis Panes

Family-run Colombian spot for empanadas, arepas and tamales.

Hans's Place Tavern

Neighborhood tavern since 1940, known for oysters and fried chicken.

Howdy Bagel

Howdy Bagel is located at 5421 South Tacoma Way in Tacoma’s South Tacoma area.

Juniper Botanical Bar

Queer-focused cocktail bar and kitchen on South Tacoma Way.

Phở V & V

Vietnamese restaurant on South Tacoma Way with jazz in the dining room.

Radnor's Burgers & Beignets

South Tacoma smash-burger and beignet spot serving Edison Square and South Tacoma Way.

Side Piece Kitchen

Side Piece Kitchen is a 1970s-themed South Tacoma breakfast spot serving scratch-made biscuit sandwiches and weekly rotating cheesecake flavors. Dine-in is 21 and over.

Sober AF Zero Proof Bottle Shop

Zero-proof bottle shop and sober-friendly community space on South Tacoma Way.

The Mule Tavern

The Mule Tavern is a neighborhood craft cocktail bar on South Tacoma Way known for drinks made with its house-made ginger beer, tonic and syrups.

More places

Businesses and attractions in this district.

Edison Square

South Tacoma event venue and gathering space at 5415 South Tacoma Way.

Manic Mermaid Minerals

Manic Mermaid Minerals is a rock and crystal shop located at 5436 South Tacoma Way in Tacoma, WA, offering hand-selected natural stones, crystals, fossils, jewelry and gifts. The shop is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 6pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.

Outer Orbit Arcade STW

South Tacoma arcade and ice cream shop with public play and community events.

Happening in South Tacoma

Today, this weekend and what's coming up.

Practical notes

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