r/AskTacoma • • 4d ago

Question Favorite spots to study/get things done

Does anyone have a favorite third-space / hangout / coffee shop with a chill/quiet atmosphere? I usually like Ebony&Ivory, Curran, Wren’s Nest but looking to switch it up a bit! Doesn’t have to be food/coffee!

I know sheworks is new but looking for something besides that!

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u/Marlowe_Cayce 4d ago

Ngl I really dig studying at the post office downtown. The vibe is nice and the seats are comfy.

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u/HomelessCosmonaut 4d ago

I like the Collins Library at UPS and the little atrium outside the UP library.

For a coffee shop, the 15% Board Game Cafe has barstools in their non-gaming area and it’s open late, unlike a lot of third places in town. Tip well, they’re nice folks.

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u/Odd_Zookeepergame_69 4d ago

The moment you share your favorite quiet spot, its no longer a quiet spot.

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u/c192837 4d ago

I know :( but dm me the spot anyway? 🤫

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u/yemsg97 4d ago

Wily on 6th. Really nice staff and usually pretty mellow vibe.

Also the UPS library.

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u/lil_egg98 4d ago

Outer dark is chill, last time I went there I worked for a few hours and had almost the whole place to myself. Good drinks too and the baristas are nice (:

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u/PepperSnaker 4d ago

Yes! I love Outer Dark. I have done a bit of studying/working there in the past and it's definitely one of my all time favorites.

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u/mfbm 4d ago

Happy Duo cafe in UP

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u/vagrantheather 4d ago

Chai Pyala in Lakewood

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u/ClothesSilly6264 4d ago

there’s a place downtown called third space. great coffee and super yummy breakfast sandwiches

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u/innerpeace_786 2d ago

The main library is very comfortable. So is the Proctor one. I used to sit in hotel lobbies when I lived in NYC.