I would also like it to be known that the managers were indeed taking tips from the servers. Taking tips while working as a manager is complete illegal. Scheduling a manager to cover server shifts is illegal. You guys are very lucky you shutdown before anyone reported you, let's be honest. Shame.
Jeanneth Recinos
Loved this place 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clinton Deranek
Changing my review to call out how the restaurant closed down without any notice to the staff. I am not a former employee but over the years of coming here I have gotten to know some of them. at the end of their shift on Saturday the owners simply left a note on the time keeping system. Could not even give the news to their staff face to face. No 1 week or 2 week notice. I accept that this is not uncommon in the restaurant world but its still exceedingly scummy. Every business expects their employees to give notice yet so rarely do they ever offer the same courtesy. Beware of doing business with anyone involved in the future, they can not be trusted. The owners are posting on social media talking about how hard it is on them. Don't feed into the pity party. They completely left their staff out dry and we should give no sympathy to them.
My condolences to the hardworking staff you deserved better. Don't give these people anymore of your energy, they did not deserve it in the first place.
Previous Review from 2 years ago: One of the top 3 breakfast places in Tacoma. Food is always great and staff are pleasant. The coffee is always great. It's very nice to have a restaurant that takes coffee seriously. Never had a bad meal here. Give this place a try! just plan ahead on the weekends as they get quite busy.
ann maya
Menu sounded great, but the chorizo in the chorizo breakfast bowl was a chorizo mince, and the breakfast tasted very average. Promised a lot but didn't deliver. The sandwiches that another table ordered looked amazing, I definitely had food envy! Also, the coffee (black Americano) was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Daniela Heyliger
The food was quite delicious, the service was exceptional. I ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich sub chicken sausage. My partner enjoyed a breakfast sandwich that was spoken very highly of, along with the Love Potion. Probably the best drink she’s ever had. Only down side is the size, it’s a bit tight in there but it gets the job done.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Angela King
Charming brunch spot! My absolute favorite breakfast/brunch stop! I can’t even recommend one thing because it is ALL delicious! Their lattes, their food (chefs kiss!) And staff is always warm and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
PACIFIC SKULL SESSIONS
My wife's stuffed biscuit was frozen in the center, out potatoes were sooooo dry, I ordered a side of poached eggs, soft, came out basically hard boiled. The bacon on my sandwich was sooo undercooked it was basically raw and so was the sausage in the stuffed biscuit. The food was bland overall. Left with basically two plates of food 2/3 full and no one asked us why....I wouldn't reccomend or return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lorna Anderson
Went there this morning. Waited 25 minutes for a table which we expected, but half hour after we ordered, still no food. Several tables came in after us and had recieved their food. Pretty sure server forgot to put our order in. We notified server we were leaving, he easily canceled our order. We paid for our coffee and lattee and left. So sad we really were looking forward to eating here.
Thomas Hamrick
Visiting from out of town and first time at the Art House Cafe. The service was on point and the brunch was delicious. We had the Breakfast Club and the Greek Frittata, both were amazing!
Best coffee in tacoma! Food was amazing!!! So delicious!!! Love breakfast here!! Favorite foods: frittata, omlete, yogurt parfait and any sandwich you can't go wrong. Cinnamon roll latte was 🔥 as was the miele latte!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brioche Dipped French Toast with Vanilla Butter Maple Syrup Apple Wood Bacon, Salad, Smoked Salmon, Waffle, Greek Frittata
Oma Torgeson
From the start of my visit, Aidan was professional & conscious of our visit, due to my disability. The service, food & atmosphere was enjoyable for a monthly catch up with a friend. Only complaint is limited parking, front steps were uncomfortable to get in door with walking issues & limited low seating for my disability, but this will NOT stop me from visiting again. I look forward to my next visit!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chorizo Hash, Smoked Salmon
Kathy Richardson
I wanted to try this restaurant last week, after discovering it, following PT. I had another doctor appointment that same day and was short on time. There was no available parking, so I tabled it for another day.
Today, following PT, my husband and I headed back over and landed the only available parking space. The restaurant is small, cozy, but not overcrowded with tables. Every one of them was taken. We were offered a seat at the back counter or to be added to the waiting list. Looking around, it appeared most diners had just arrived, so we reluctantly took a seat in the back. That turned out to be the best decision ever!!! I highly recommend that option, even if the restaurant isn’t full. I will definitely choose it for future visits!!!
The counter seating was spacious with a very large, deep counter, and free entertainment!!! The head chef worked directly in front of us, and it was fascinating to watch the meals being prepared, plated, and garnished!! The kitchen is immaculately clean, and the chef, and his sous chefs, change out their gloves frequently.
I took a lot of pictures of the meals being prepared, so I don’t know all of them. I didn’t think to take a picture of the menu to match the menu items to the dishes. Sorry. It just means you will have to go there yourselves.
I had the breakfast croissant with Rosemary potatoes. The aioli sauce was perfect and tasted divine! Ray had one of the breakfast biscuits with gravy, also with the rosemary potatoes, which is a staple of their breakfasts. He raved about how tasty his breakfast was too.
The people sitting around us were kind enough to allow me to take pictures of their breakfasts. We were all eating here for the first time and we all agreed our meals were excellent!!!
I asked permission of Chef Isiah to take his picture. I jokingly told him I had planned on giving him some of my cooking tips, but after watching him in action, I had none. He did share a couple of his tricks with me. I can’t wait to put them to the test in my own kitchen!!
Our server Marie was exceptional. She was friendly, and attentive without being intrusive. She made sure we had coffee and water refills, and kept me in sugar and cream for my coffee.
The only downside, for me, was needing the restroom and seeing there was a flight of stairs to climb, and a handrail only on one side. I am recovering from an extensive shoulder reconstruction surgery and can’t grip a handrail on my left side until I am healed.
I expressed my dilemma to Marie, when I explained to her why I could not take the stairs. Without hesitation, she took me next door to the art studio, explained my dilemma to the receptionist, who graciously allowed me the use of their restroom.
This was such a great find!!! The service was exceptional, the food was delicious, and we enjoyed our entire dining experience from start to finish, We will definitely be back for another meal!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carissa Oliva
Delicious food! Great service! We went here for the first time for my birthday lunch and it did not disappoint!! The waitress even brought out my toddler’s food first and FAST at my request. 10/10 would recommend. We had no leftovers. We all ate the whole meal, even my toddler and that’s not easy ! We are definitely returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chorizo Hash
Aliesha Pulliam
First time bruncher at Art House Cafe and we enjoyed it! We ordered The Classic Stuffed Biscuit, Buttermilk Ricotta Pancakes, Brioche Croque Madame, a green tea and a Cinnamon Bun Latte. Unfortunately 2 out of the 3 entrees were visibly burnt and you could taste it, but I could still tell the food has promise. I'll go back again.
Service was great from the hostess to our server to the kind folks refilling our waters. It was busy but they got us seated quickly and the food came out quick too. There are so many great things we wanted to try on the menu so I'm looking forward to our next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll Latte, Stuffed Biscuits and Gravy
I would also like it to be known that the managers were indeed taking tips from the servers. Taking tips while working as a manager is complete illegal. Scheduling a manager to cover server shifts is illegal. You guys are very lucky you shutdown before anyone reported you, let's be honest. Shame.
Loved this place 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Changing my review to call out how the restaurant closed down without any notice to the staff.
I am not a former employee but over the years of coming here I have gotten to know some of them.
at the end of their shift on Saturday the owners simply left a note on the time keeping system. Could not even give the news to their staff face to face. No 1 week or 2 week notice. I accept that this is not uncommon in the restaurant world but its still exceedingly scummy. Every business expects their employees to give notice yet so rarely do they ever offer the same courtesy. Beware of doing business with anyone involved in the future, they can not be trusted. The owners are posting on social media talking about how hard it is on them. Don't feed into the pity party. They completely left their staff out dry and we should give no sympathy to them.
My condolences to the hardworking staff you deserved better.
Don't give these people anymore of your energy, they did not deserve it in the first place.
Previous Review from 2 years ago:
One of the top 3 breakfast places in Tacoma.
Food is always great and staff are pleasant.
The coffee is always great. It's very nice to have a restaurant that takes coffee seriously.
Never had a bad meal here. Give this place a try! just plan ahead on the weekends as they get quite busy.
Menu sounded great, but the chorizo in the chorizo breakfast bowl was a chorizo mince, and the breakfast tasted very average. Promised a lot but didn't deliver. The sandwiches that another table ordered looked amazing, I definitely had food envy! Also, the coffee (black Americano) was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The food was quite delicious, the service was exceptional. I ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich sub chicken sausage. My partner enjoyed a breakfast sandwich that was spoken very highly of, along with the Love Potion. Probably the best drink she’s ever had.
Only down side is the size, it’s a bit tight in there but it gets the job done.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Charming brunch spot! My absolute favorite breakfast/brunch stop! I can’t even recommend one thing because it is ALL delicious! Their lattes, their food (chefs kiss!) And staff is always warm and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife's stuffed biscuit was frozen in the center, out potatoes were sooooo dry, I ordered a side of poached eggs, soft, came out basically hard boiled. The bacon on my sandwich was sooo undercooked it was basically raw and so was the sausage in the stuffed biscuit. The food was bland overall. Left with basically two plates of food 2/3 full and no one asked us why....I wouldn't reccomend or return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Went there this morning. Waited 25 minutes for a table which we expected, but half hour after we ordered, still no food. Several tables came in after us and had recieved their food. Pretty sure server forgot to put our order in. We notified server we were leaving, he easily canceled our order. We paid for our coffee and lattee and left. So sad we really were looking forward to eating here.
Visiting from out of town and first time at the Art House Cafe. The service was on point and the brunch was delicious. We had the Breakfast Club and the Greek Frittata, both were amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Greek Frittata
Tasty brunch! Dog friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Best coffee in tacoma! Food was amazing!!! So delicious!!! Love breakfast here!! Favorite foods: frittata, omlete, yogurt parfait and any sandwich you can't go wrong. Cinnamon roll latte was 🔥 as was the miele latte!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brioche Dipped French Toast with Vanilla Butter Maple Syrup Apple Wood Bacon, Salad, Smoked Salmon, Waffle, Greek Frittata
From the start of my visit, Aidan was professional & conscious of our visit, due to my disability. The service, food & atmosphere was enjoyable for a monthly catch up with a friend.
Only complaint is limited parking, front steps were uncomfortable to get in door with walking issues & limited low seating for my disability, but this will NOT stop me from visiting again.
I look forward to my next visit!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chorizo Hash, Smoked Salmon
I wanted to try this restaurant last week, after discovering it, following PT. I had another doctor appointment that same day and was short on time. There was no available parking, so I tabled it for another day.
Today, following PT, my husband and I headed back over and landed the only available parking space. The restaurant is small, cozy, but not overcrowded with tables. Every one of them was taken. We were offered a seat at the back counter or to be added to the waiting list. Looking around, it appeared most diners had just arrived, so we reluctantly took a seat in the back. That turned out to be the best decision ever!!! I highly recommend that option, even if the restaurant isn’t full. I will definitely choose it for future visits!!!
The counter seating was spacious with a very large, deep counter, and free entertainment!!! The head chef worked directly in front of us, and it was fascinating to watch the meals being prepared, plated, and garnished!! The kitchen is immaculately clean, and the chef, and his sous chefs, change out their gloves frequently.
I took a lot of pictures of the meals being prepared, so I don’t know all of them. I didn’t think to take a picture of the menu to match the menu items to the dishes. Sorry. It just means you will have to go there yourselves.
I had the breakfast croissant with Rosemary potatoes. The aioli sauce was perfect and tasted divine! Ray had one of the breakfast biscuits with gravy, also with the rosemary potatoes, which is a staple of their breakfasts. He raved about how tasty his breakfast was too.
The people sitting around us were kind enough to allow me to take pictures of their breakfasts. We were all eating here for the first time and we all agreed our meals were excellent!!!
I asked permission of Chef Isiah to take his picture. I jokingly told him I had planned on giving him some of my cooking tips, but after watching him in action, I had none. He did share a couple of his tricks with me. I can’t wait to put them to the test in my own kitchen!!
Our server Marie was exceptional. She was friendly, and attentive without being intrusive. She made sure we had coffee and water refills, and kept me in sugar and cream for my coffee.
The only downside, for me, was needing the restroom and seeing there was a flight of stairs to climb, and a handrail only on one side. I am recovering from an extensive shoulder reconstruction surgery and can’t grip a handrail on my left side until I am healed.
I expressed my dilemma to Marie, when I explained to her why I could not take the stairs. Without hesitation, she took me next door to the art studio, explained my dilemma to the receptionist, who graciously allowed me the use of their restroom.
This was such a great find!!! The service was exceptional, the food was delicious, and we enjoyed our entire dining experience from start to finish, We will definitely be back for another meal!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food! Great service! We went here for the first time for my birthday lunch and it did not disappoint!! The waitress even brought out my toddler’s food first and FAST at my request. 10/10 would recommend. We had no leftovers. We all ate the whole meal, even my toddler and that’s not easy ! We are definitely returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chorizo Hash
First time bruncher at Art House Cafe and we enjoyed it! We ordered The Classic Stuffed Biscuit, Buttermilk Ricotta Pancakes, Brioche Croque Madame, a green tea and a Cinnamon Bun Latte. Unfortunately 2 out of the 3 entrees were visibly burnt and you could taste it, but I could still tell the food has promise. I'll go back again.
Service was great from the hostess to our server to the kind folks refilling our waters. It was busy but they got us seated quickly and the food came out quick too. There are so many great things we wanted to try on the menu so I'm looking forward to our next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll Latte, Stuffed Biscuits and Gravy
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