University Place Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in University Place

April 14, 2018 Sheron Bogner

University Place in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Seating. Discover best restaurants in University Place with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Espresso Yourself

7406 27th St W, Fircrest, WA 98466-4632 Seating Cafe Breakfast +1 253-656-6740
Excellent
73%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Reviewed By BreRachelle - Seattle

I may be partial to Espresso Yourself, as it has been around for a food number of years now. I have had friends as baristas there and I see the tradition of employing local high school students is still alive.

Always professional, but very small town mentality. The sandwiches are quite yummy, and overall menu offered gives great variety for a coffee shop. Bistro style menu, great coffee , quaint and charming atmosphere and friendly, professional staff.

Espresso Yourself may hold a special place in my heart and childhood, but they do a great job of keeping the locals happy.

2. Royal Thai Bistro

2045 Mildred St W, Fircrest, WA 98466-6133 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +1 253-564-9409
Excellent
50%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 50 reviews

Royal Thai Bistro

Reviewed By TravelPair1968 - Steilacoom, Washington

We made advanced reservations for a holiday luncheon. Ordered off the regular lunch menu. Several guests had eaten here before and had a favorite. I love the peanut sauce over spinach with Pad Thai on the lunch combo. (Rama Chicken) Everyone's food was served hot and all enjoyed their selection. Ample servings. Beautifully decorated Thai Restaurant with some extra holiday touches. We were welcomed and seated immediately. We were served promptly. The food was delicious. And we had so much fun!

3. Harbor Greens

2636 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA 98466-4720 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol American, Soups, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner +1 253-460-2901
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 53 reviews

Reviewed By Charles S - University Place, Washington

This little grocery store has fabulous produce and meat counter. I have Whole Foods up the street but 9 of 10 times I'm shopping harbor greens instead. When they have deals on fruit grab a flat and freeze some and eat some right away. Best of all the people are always friendly and helpful.

4. Olive Branch Cafe

2501 E D St, Freighthouse Station, Tacoma, WA 98421-1338 Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible American, Soups, Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Brunch +1 253-330-6511
Excellent
88%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 142 reviews

Olive Branch Cafe

Currently moving to Freighthouse Station, Hoping to be open mid March or so, will update asap with dates and times :)

Reviewed By Millia J - Seattle, Washington

The pictures others have posted tell the story. This place is so beautiful and quaint it reminded me of going to my grandmothers, but it was so regal. Teri has put a lot of love and care into the design of this cafe and you can feel that as soon as you walk in. The food, tea and service was amazing. We're already planning for Mother's Day and tea party get togethers as this establishment has all the fixings for a grand time. I must say the Egg salad sandwich and Ruben are worth it. Everything is homemade and done well. A great place to visit if you're in the Tacoma area! Support small businesses! And this one is well worth it.

5. Forza Coffee Company

4828 Bridgeport Way W, Ste D, University Place, WA 98467-2050 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe Breakfast +1 253-564-9112
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Forza Coffee Company

Reviewed By jennifer s - Tacoma, Washington

This is the original location of the Forza Coffee Company and we've been coming here for about 15 years. While small, they have a cozy seating area that will hold maybe 20 people max. They have a nice selection of novelty coffee drinks (my fav is the Tuscany Toffee) as well as a very excellent cold brew they call Nitro. They have a decent selection of foods: some sandwiches, some sweets.

The baristas here have been consistently good over the years. Also - they have a drive through! One of the better coffee shops in University Place.

6. Frog & Kiwi Cafe

3609 Market Pl W Ste 101, University Place, WA 98466-4488 Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe Breakfast
Excellent
46%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
9%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 11 reviews

Frog & Kiwi Cafe

Reviewed By zippycomehappy - Tacoma, Washington

This place is dirty. The kids play area is a great idea but it's dirty. I'm not a germ a phobe, but the kids toys were brown scum dirty. The tables were dirty. Also, I changed my sons diaper in the restroom. There was a sign saying not to throw away his diapers in the garbage in the bathroom, but to place it in a bag (bag receptacle was empty and full of used wipes) and throw it away in a garbage can outside. Seriously?!?! You can't provide a garbage can in the restroom of a children's play area?

7. Lefty's Burger Shack

8317 27th St W, University Place, WA 98466-2752 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating American, Fast Food Lunch, Dinner +1 253-565-0887
Excellent
51%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 44 reviews

Lefty's Burger Shack

Reviewed By Chuck H - Tacoma, Washington

The best burger joint on the West side and top 5 in Tacoma. Try the frings, fries and rings and their sauce. Great outside seating with umbrellas for shade for the 15 days of sun we get.

8. Gyro Zone

7510 40th St W, University Place, WA 98466-3813 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +1 253-267-1616
Excellent
64%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

Gyro Zone

Reviewed By Kuhllikethat

We read reviews and wanted something quick and fresh and this was not it. They were out of Falafel (HOW? WHY? UGH!) and the veggie gyro had two pieces of veggies on it (HOW? WHY!?!) and the sauce was not good. Very disappointed.

9. Asado Cucina Argentina

2810 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406-6708 Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Takeout, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Latin, Argentinean, Steakhouse, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night SGD 39 - SGD 39 +1 253-272-7770
Excellent
65%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 270 reviews

Asado Cucina Argentina

Sizzle and smoke define Asado Cucina Argentina, the South Sound's only Argentine-themed steakhouse and a staple restaurant of the trendy Sixth Avenue dining district. Heady smoke wafts from the display kitchen where chefs sear beef over a mesquite grill. Low lighting is moody by night, bright and beautiful by day because of the expansive garage doors that roll up in the summertime, spilling diners onto Sixth Avenue. A mural evokes pastoral Argentina. Metalwork and heavy doses of deep-hued wood create a rustic urban palette. Social by design, with a large chef's table straddling the display kitchen. Bench booth seating connects diners to neighbors, but without being overly intrusive. The word "asado" means a gathering of friends for a grill party - the Argentine equivalent of an American patio barbecue - and that theme translates into a convivial gathering spot for friends and family. A steakhouse with a flavor-forward menu with preparations licked with smoke and sophistication.

Reviewed By gdeakins - Des Moines, Washington

Casual, comfortable ambience. Excellent, attentive service. A menu which offers something for almost everyone. We had the three starter mix which allowed us to choose any three starters from the menu. All were very good. Entrees were also delicious and tasty, the exception being the mixed grill which two of our party ordered. We agreed that beef skewers were very good but the chorizo sausage seemed dry, possibly overdone and the grilled shrimp unremarkable. Others in our party raved about their choices (grilled pork belly and hanger steak). A bit odd that our veggie side was brought to the table several minutes before our entrees were served, thus getting cold. Still, I would not hesitate to recommend Asado to anyone who loves grilled food.

10. Chambers Bay Grill

6320 Grandview Dr W, University Place, WA 98467-1060 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Reservations, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol American, Bar Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner SGD 13 - SGD 46 +1 253-552-4868
Excellent
33%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
11%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 86 reviews

Chambers Bay Grill

Reviewed By IrvingBrown - Dartmouth, Massachusetts

My wife and I went here years ago when it first opened, and the service was extremely slow. This month we went back, and it was entirely different. The food and service were both superb. Actually there was one thing that had not changed: the...MoreWe are pleased to read that you had an enjoyable experience and will pass along your feedback to Ricky and our kitchen crew. Please visit again soon. All the best!

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