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203 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma
(253) 212-0779

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Deep Fried Banana Bread Pudding
Tacoma's Twisted Rueben
Smashburger with Bacon
Classic Smash Burger
Creamy Burrata Toast
Tacoma's Best Rueben
Small Winter Citrus
Bucantini Pomodoro
Street Corn Pasta
Cheeky Broccolini

Menu

Sides
Side Fries

Burgers/Pasta/Tacos
Late Night Smash
classic smash burger with one patty, bacon, cheese, house made pickles, and burger sauce. served with fries.
Mexican Cold Street Pasta
Penne, corn, cilantro, red onion, cotija, cherry tomatoes,cilantro-lime aioli & tajin(vegetarian, can be dairy free)
Street Corn Fritters
B's Street Tacos
carne asada, corn tortillas, fresh made tomatillo salsa, onion, cilatro (GF/DF)

Shareables
Large Lemongrab
fluffy & custard-like pancake(ish), house-made lemon curd & jam, powdered sugar & fresh made whip
Pudding at Work
fried banana bread pudding, walnuts, butter rum sauce, bourbon whip, brulee banana

The Classics
Classic Breakfast
eggs (prepared as ordered*), bacon or sausage, served with brekky potatoes or grilled sourdough
Brekky Sando
fried egg, bacon or sausage, white cheddar, homemade aioli. served on grilled sourdough.
Ranchero

The Script's
Tio's Chilaquiles
salsa roja, house-fried corn tortilla chips, fried egg*, cilatro, avocado, creme & queso fresco (GF)
The Brunchwich
potato latke, bacon, beef patty, cheddar, fried egg*, sriracha aioli, serrano peppers, brioche bun. served with kettle chips or side salad.
Pork Belly Hash
deep fried latkes, spiced green apple chutney, marscipone, fried rosemary
Break Beets
roasted golden beets, avocado, fried egg, chive whipped goat cheese, pickled carrots, arugula, poppy seed, side of fingerlings
Small Lemongrab Baby
fluffy & custard-like pancake (ish) served with lemon curd with house-made & locally sourced huckleberry jam
Little Gems Salad
Little gem lettuce, pickled shallot, fresh strawberry, gorgonzola, dijon vinaigrette, watermelon radish add chicken - $5

Brekky Sides
Fennel Sausage
Bacon
Yogurt Bowl
Grilled Sourdough
Side Red Potatoes
Small Caesar Salad
Eggs (2)
oh, y'know, just eggs.
Side Banana Bread Pudding

Brekky for Littles
Kids 1/2 Classic Breakfast
one egg (prepared as ordred), bacon or house-made sausage, side of fingerling potatoes or grilled sourdough
Kids 1/2 Brekky Sando
choice of sausage or bacon, fried egg*, american cheese, grilled sourdough, side of fingerling potatoes
Kids Peebs Mini Dutch
mini dutch baby served with peanut butter and house-made huckleberry jam

Single Pastries
Rotating Pastry
Check with us for our rotating pastries (muffins, scones, scratch made pop-tarts, babkas, and other offerings)
Single Concha

Shareables
Large Lemongrab
fluffy & custard-like pancake(ish), house-made lemon curd & jam, powdered sugar & fresh made whip
Pudding at Work
fried banana bread pudding, walnuts, butter rum sauce, bourbon whip, brulee banana

The Classics
Classic Breakfast
eggs (prepared as ordered*), bacon or sausage, served with brekky potatoes or grilled sourdough
Brekky Sando
fried egg, bacon or sausage, white cheddar, homemade aioli. served on grilled sourdough.
Ranchero

The Script's
Tio's Chilaquiles
salsa roja, house-fried corn tortilla chips, fried egg*, cilatro, avocado, creme & queso fresco (GF)
The Brunchwich
potato latke, bacon, beef patty, cheddar, fried egg*, sriracha aioli, serrano peppers, brioche bun. served with kettle chips or side salad.
Pork Belly Hash
deep fried latkes, spiced green apple chutney, marscipone, fried rosemary
Break Beets
roasted golden beets, avocado, fried egg, chive whipped goat cheese, pickled carrots, arugula, poppy seed, side of fingerlings
Small Lemongrab Baby
fluffy & custard-like pancake (ish) served with lemon curd with house-made & locally sourced huckleberry jam
Little Gems Salad
Little gem lettuce, pickled shallot, fresh strawberry, gorgonzola, dijon vinaigrette, watermelon radish add chicken - $5

Brekky Sides
Fennel Sausage
Bacon
Yogurt Bowl
Grilled Sourdough
Side Red Potatoes
Small Caesar Salad
Eggs (2)
oh, y'know, just eggs.

Brekky for Littles
Kids 1/2 Classic Breakfast
one egg (prepared as ordred), bacon or house-made sausage, side of fingerling potatoes or grilled sourdough
Kids 1/2 Brekky Sando
choice of sausage or bacon, fried egg*, american cheese, grilled sourdough, side of fingerling potatoes
Kids Peebs Mini Dutch
mini dutch baby served with peanut butter and house-made huckleberry jam

Salads
Little Gems
Little gem lettuce, pickled shallot, fresh strawberry, gorgonzola. dijon vinaigrette, watermelon radish
Italian Chopped Salad
iceberg lettuce, salami, provolone, red onion, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, all tossed in a tart red wine vinegarette
Traditional Caesar
House made Caesar, romaine, ciabatta croutons, parmigiano, black pepper

Sandwiches
The Beet Farmer
Roasted golden beets, arugula, chive whipped goat cheese, pickled carrots, poppy seed (vegetarian)
Tacoma's Twisted Rueben
house-made corned beef slow cooked for 7 hours, maddie's sauerkraut, swiss cheese, dijon make it spicy: sriracha aioli & serranos
Classic Smash Burger
2 beef patties, mild cheddar, sautéed onion, butter lettuce, tomato, burger sauce, brioche bun

Prologue (Starters)
Pork Belly Rubs
Dry rub pork belly, bourbon brown sugar glaze, jalapeño cabbage slaw
Buratta Toast
crostini topped with house-made peach jam, prosciutto, cinnamon, hot honey
Side Fries
Street Corn Fritters
Truffle Fries
hand cut russets, shaved black truffles, truffle oil, parmegiano, garlic, parsley(vegetarian)

Interludes (Salads)
Traditional Caesar
House made Caesar, romaine, ciabatta croutons, parmigiano, black pepper
Little Gems
Little gem lettuce, pickled shallot, fresh strawberry, gorgonzola. dijon vinaigrette, watermelon radish
Small Caesar

First Slaps (Sandos)
The Beet Farmer
Roasted golden beets, arugula, chive whipped goat cheese, pickled carrots, poppy seed (vegetarian)
Tacoma's Twisted Rueben
house-made corned beef slow cooked for 7 hours, maddie's sauerkraut, swiss cheese, dijon make it spicy: sriracha aioli & serranos
Classic Smash Burger
2 beef patties, mild cheddar, sautéed onion, butter lettuce, tomato, burger sauce, brioche bun

Main Characters (Entrees)
Frutti di Mare
House-made bucatini, cherry tomatoes, basil, capers, lemon oil, dover sole (dairy free)
Bucantini Pomodoro
house-made bucantini, tomato, garlic, basil, EVOO
Pasta Rustico
Hand cut and house-made rustic pasta, fennel sausage, basil pesto, pecorino romano, topped with ciabatta breadcrumb
Mexican Cold Street Pasta
Penne, corn, cilantro, red onion, cotija, cherry tomatoes,cilantro-lime aioli & tajin(vegetarian, can be dairy free)

Kids
Kids Spaghetti
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Burger

Side Sauce
Buttermilk Ranch
Script Sauce
Burger Sauce
Sriracha Aioli
Spicy Ketchup

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Recent Reviews

Pretty good for the most part, but this restaurant seems to have off days. Went in for dinner once, seated and waited 45 minutes for anyone to approach the table. It was pretty dead too. Sure I could go hunt someone down and say we are ready to order, but then what's the point of going out to a dine in experience? Avoid dinner since it seems to be the off experience. Breakfast is far better.
October 2025
We arrived and were greeted warmly. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food we ordered was awesome! If you are a person that doesn't like spicy food be sure to read the full description of the meal. I like spicy food and loved it, my husband isn't as enthusiastic about spicy food but did enjoy his meal. We ordered the wine as suggested in the meal description.
October 2025
We had a reservation for a larger party for Brunch and we had a wonderful time! The service was warm and friendly and the food was to die for.

I had the Pork Belly Hash and was one of the best dishes I’ve had this year! Would recommend getting a large Lemongrab Baby to split with the table as the lemon paired amazing with the jam.

Would definitely come back for brunch!
October 2025

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203 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 212-0779