Manuscript

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

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

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

This place is so cute, when we went there was hardly anyone there which im baffled by, such a great little spot! So much pork belly on the plate, everything was delicious 😋
June 2026
***TERRIBLE VALUE***

Price: expensive

Portions: small

Service: okay

Parking: bad

What really pissed me off is how small the water glasses were. Plus, if you don’t buy drinks they won’t care to refill your water. Overall I’d say this is an okay establishment but probably won’t remain open long term.
May 2026
We popped in at Manuscript for a late dinner. It smells delicious when you walk in. Fun and relaxed vibe! The waiter was so nice I wish I could remember his name! I had the alchemist prepare me a vodka base drink with fruity and floral and it was amazing! We ordered the frutti di mare. It was ok. I look forward to trying other dishes! The wine pairing with it was really good. Overall a great little place and I look forward to going back.
May 2026

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Manuscript

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