Want to check out the newest businesses to open in Tacoma? From an escape room to a casual restaurant, read on for the newest spots to debut near you.
Brainy Actz Escape Rooms
New to 2345 Tacoma Ave. South is Brainy Actz Escape Rooms, which challenges up to 10 players to solve objectives and puzzles in hourlong sessions. The business caters to both child and adult participants and tests "teamworking abilities, problem-solving skills and intellect" as you attempt to escape the room before the timer runs out, per its website.
Not into escape rooms? No worries, try out laser tag, arrow tag (dodgeball with soft padded arrows), Nerf Wars and more. Head on over to this spot's website for a complete list of offerings, pricing and more information.
Anthem Coffee & Tea
Local chain Anthem Coffee & Tea has opened the doors to a new shop at 102 N. G St. in the Stadium District. This is its sixth location in the area.
The new shop offers carefully crafted espresso, blended drinks and drip coffees. Try the con panna, a single or double espresso with whipped topping, or the Grown-Ups Chocolate Milk with dark and white chocolates plus Paradox cold brew. Hungry? Pair your beverage with pastries, scones, croissants or heartier fare like sandwiches and naan bread pizzas.
Wooden City
Now open at 714 Pacific Ave. downtown is Wooden City, a modern eatery serving small plates, pizza and sandwiches. With five stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp, it's off to a strong start.
Small plates include oysters, smoked salmon toast and blistered Hungarian wax peppers with sausage. Wood-fired pizzas are also on offer, including the Classic with sausage, mushrooms, peppers and basil and the Bacon Pesto, as are sandwiches like the roasted pork with arugula and roasted red peppers and the Tavern burger with American cheese and special sauces.
For heartier fare, try house favorites like the lamb Bolognese or the seared halibut. Check out the full menu here.
Manny's Place
Then there's Manny's Place, a casual eatery at 3814 N. 26th St. on the North End. With a five-star rating out of 20 reviews, Yelpers are enthusiastic about the newcomer.
Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner fare, expect menu options such as the California omelet with bacon, avocado, tomatoes and cheddar cheese; a grilled turkey sandwich with bacon, cheddar, tomato and avocado; and spaghetti with house bread. View the full menu here.
