Alfred's Cafe

I’m pretty late to Alfred’s Cafe but better late than never, I always knew of this place, drove by it most of my life but never actually started going there until recently. This has to be one of the best places for a good breakfast, the serving size and food quality is fantastic and I believe it’s on par with their prices, we received our meals fast even on a busy day. There isn’t a lot of good places to get breakfast around Tacoma anymore but this place is great. Servers and staff are very friendly, the atmosphere is super cool lots of historic pictures and items from Tacoma, the building itself has a cool history as well, I’m a huge fan of their music choices with a good mix of classic and alternative music that fits the atmosphere. I’ll continue to go there and try more things, but this is definitely one of my new favorite places. Highly recommended.

We haven't been to Alfred's in many years. The restaurant interior is nothing special, so if you are looking for anything at all fancy this would not be a good choice. If however, you want good food large portions, and good service then you may want to give Alfred's a try. The food was delicious! Two special callouts, the bacon was fantastic, and the biscuit was huge, soft, and fresh. The server was friendly and provided great service.

Bacon is so peppery for me but good breakfast over all. Parallel street parking available. Beautiful view of a bridge outside the restaurant. Inside has high ceilings, booths, regular dining seats and high table and chairs. Vibe is kinda retro 60's and there's TV all over. Service is quick.

This neighborhood looks scary, but we stopped here after getting off our Alaska cruise in Seattle and decided we were starving. OMG… the food was good!! Highly recommend the chicken fried steak with chorizo gravy! YUM!!! The service was excellent and they got the food out so fast we were shocked! Go here!!!

Oh mahn! I am SO late to the party! I can't believe I am just getting to eat here!! The food was very yummy and the portions are most eggs-cellant! I had scrambled eggs with the Loaded Grits. I've had grits before but not like this!! They were delicious, (and I don't even like bacon!) The price was decent and while I didn't have anything to take home like the other folks at my table, I am stuffed!! I will be back to try some other items on their lovely menu!!🥰🥰🍛🍠🥓🥞🧇🥐🥩

It’s an ok place, food it’s not terrible but lacking of flavor. The service was great and inside has a great vibe. The prices are quite pricey for the quality of food. We ordered 4 plates and 4 drinks 100$, 3 of them was a sandwich 🥪.

The exterior might be a bit rough, but this is a great place for a casual meal. Think of it as combining the best of a good diner and bar food. The menu is wide-ranging, from burgers to salads to all-day breakfasts, and some 'next level's sandwiches like the Patty Melt and a Reuben. The bread which came with my omelette was truly remarkable. Prompt and helpful service, and a 'neighborhood bar' atmosphere. Good comfort food and dedicated parking.

First time eating here this morning, great food, service and overall dining experience. We don’t eat pork and the waitress kindly allowed us to substitute Hashbrowns for the bacon. Corned beef hash was fresh , which was a plus. Definitely would recommend.

Let me tell you this was one of the best breakfasts I've had. The deal breaker for me was the Obrien taters those were cooked perfect and my chicken fried steak was awesome and the gravy tasted awesome. If we ever come back to the tacoma area we will be back here to eat again because it's that good.

We went for breakfast and glad we did The Christa was very good and the loaded grits were as well. The service top notch as Christa was attentive and keep the coffee fresh. There were lots of regulars so this place is some place to go for good food and service. The inside is great with a very casual atmosphere and a great bar and restaurant.

The ambience and the gentleman who served my mother and I were pleasant and accommodating. Unfortunately, the food was among the worst I've had in Tacoma. I ordered the fajita omelette, the eggs had had the flavor and consistency of artificial liquid eggs, simply laid over boiled vegetables and room-temperature chicken with a tofu-like texture. My mother ordered the chicken fried steak and couldn't get through more than a few bites; she found it completely flavorless and unappetizing. Perhaps it was just a bad day for the kitchen, But stellar service can only take you so far if the food is disappointing.

Oh wow this little diner was a true gem to find. The food was outstanding the atmosphere was awesome and the place was packed. Prices were great for the amout of food you get. The food well the biscuits and gravy were so good. I recommend this little place to anyone that is over here. Will be coming back sometime in the future.

Service was friendly and fast. Server did not miss a thing and was attentive. Delicious food every time.

Monte Cristo breakfast is perfect. Most restaurants don't serve this offering. Of those that do they cheat and just cook on two sides, rather than 5 sides. Properly served w dusting of powdered sugar and jam this is a beautiful tasty breakfast to even split if you are older and don't eat as much. Served with nice helping of potatoes too and refills of coffee make this place the best around for breakfast choices. Full bar too if desired. The service has always been friendly and fast too. I ate mine before I took a pic but it's nice. Been going here over 20 years!

Very interesting cafe. You can tell it's a local favorite, and the staff is very nice. Both me and my husband were not blown away by the food, but the portions were huge and it wasn't bad. We were bummed that they had a walk through a very cute dinner area to where everyone was seated in the bar area. Looks like the dinner area may only be being used for take out? Idk it was just weird to eat breakfast at 9am in a bar.

Needed a bite to eat before I caught my Amtrak train. Nice basic bar with huge breakfast menu (served all day long) as well as burgers and sandwiches. The wait staff were very attentive and super nice. We'll definitely go back if I find myself here again.

An establishment with such a rich history, all the way back to the 1920's. Be sure to check out the woodwork in the bar. A great menu with so many unique and traditional items. Service is great and they don't leave you waiting for ever to eat. They are accustomed to being BUSY. Great decor and fun music. Perfect Brunch local, just don't come all dressed up. It's low key, fun and delish.

I was in the area and wanted breakfast at 3pm. I ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs got half chorizo half sausage gravy. It was hot and yummy! I really loved the old school restaurant hash browns, they had the perfect crispy outside without tasting like the grill. I had excellent service. I will be back.

Great place to go for breakfast. Jamie did an outstanding job as our server. We try to hit this restaurant 5 or 6 times per year even though it isn't close to home. Portions are generous, Food is well prepared and the crowd is a true reflection of Grit City. The building has a unique history and the memorabilia on the walls reflect much of it. Prices are more than fair. Miss it and lose.

Great food... good service... great price. The place was packed which was a key indicator that we needed to try it out. I asked the server (Rozalin was the name on the bill) for a recommendation and she was kind and helpful. Really happy with this choice!

There are good and bad things about Alfred's. The building itself is very old so it has a smell to it, not unlike a public bathroom. The servers are very nice and helped us right away. The sodas tasted great and the food was good. I got the crab Benedict special and would rate it 7/10 because the crab was small bits and didn't taste awesome and had 2 shells in it. We also got two burgers and chicken strips. All the burgers except the Frisco burger listed cheese so my husband got that one because he's lactose intolerant. It came with cheese. It was insanely loud in there. The music is at a 10 and people are yelling to each other to communicate. They also charge 3.5% if you use a credit card.

Service at the bar is great so far. Gotta good feeling. Ordered CFS & E of course. Wish I could have a bloody. The guy next to me is enjoying one. CFT&e ***** Service ***** Bar customer interaction ***** Bar tender ***** Quality ***** Stuffed, perfect meal. Looking forward to trying the bloody. Will be back next time in town.

This little hidden spot is this shit. It has speed, service and superb taste! It has a warm and inviting atmosphere to it. And the food is delicious as well. I've only ordered breakfast items from here but I'm sure everything else is good as well.

Chicken Fried Steak (2 eggs, hash browns, sub pancake First off the portion size was abnormally huge! I had enough for two breakfast which is uncommon for me because as a 6'2 225 male I can hold my own in front of a big plate but this plate was colossal. The lady who helped me out at the bar was kind and had some great insight on the menu. The pancake was prepared with love. The chicken fried steak country gravy and chorizo gravy combo was absolutely amazing. I was hesitant on the chorizo but it turned out with the perfect level of spice without drastically changing the dish. Eggs were soft and the potatoes O'Brien was a great intricacy.

Been going here for a few years since Mom moved south to Tacoma. Every time I fly out to the PNW, I take my Mom out for breakfast to a few different joints in Tacoma and Seattle, and Alfred's has become our favorite spot for breakfast. I'm usually torn between the Chorizo gravy over biscuits or chicken fried steak, but the Tamal Omelet is also a winner. I'd probably be happy with a bowl of the chorizo gravy. Mom is pretty much married to the California omelet. The decor is pure Tacoma, and I hope they never change it. One of these trips I'll have to do lunch here. One sour note on our last visit--They recently changed their coffee to a weaker brand, because some people complained it was too strong...mistake. Why bother drinking coffee if it tastes weak? I fear for us all.

Visited today and had one of the worst cafe experiences in a while. We waited over 40 minutes for our food, weren't offered water, and when our order finally arrived, it was cold, incorrect, and missing items. When I pointed this out to our server, Jaqueline, she responded with, "you're fine, I'll get to it"... an unnecessarily rude and dismissive comment that really soured the visit. Mistakes happen, and long waits can be forgiven, but the lack of care, service, and basic courtesy was unacceptable. We still ended up paying for the meal, but honestly, the best part of the day was laughing about the whole disaster later with the team over at Dirty Oscar's. Safe to say we won't be back. Edit : 3.5% card charge is illegal!! Please spread the word.

We sat at the bar on this Friday (the 13th) morning. The service was very prompt, friendly & attentive. My Eggs Benedict was served quickly & it's the best I've had in recent memory! Overall a pleasant place, but hard-driving rock-n-roll was prominent (even at 9am).

First trip to Alfred's, which turned out to be a great choice. The vibe there in the morning was upbeat, and all the employees were pleasant. Our server was amazing. I ordered the blueberry pancakes with bacon. The pancake was loaded with blueberries. Syrup was unnecessary. The bacon was solid. I'd like to return for lunch some time.

Good food for a fair price. Great service and atmosphere. This is the sort of place to come often and bring friends. Food is really good and there's a lot of it. We had the biscuits with sausage gravy and the corned beef hash browns. Sour dough bread was awesome and it was so good to actually get pieces of corned beef and not the usual ground up stuff like the can. Eggs were perfect and the hash browns soft inside and crispy on the outside. The grill here must be well seasoned and clean. Drinks: coffee, Coke products and there is a bar. So cocktails or your heart's desire. Cleanliness: above average Service: above average Restroom: clean TIP: Go to the back where the main seating is. The front is for when it's just really busy.

I haven't meant to Alfred's in ages! After staying the night at the casino, we decided to swing by and grab some breakfast. We both had eggs Benedict. I chose the vegetarian option, California Benedict, which comes with spinach, tomato, avocado, and of course the English muffin and hollandaise. It was fantastic! I'm not a potato fan, so I just tried one bite of the hash browns, but I'm pretty sure they were good for a hash brown person. The service was great. We got a bottle of sparkling wine and orange juice for mimosas. It makes about four. Super relaxed vibe. Great time.

I was in Tacoma and it was time for lunch! Alfred's turned out to be a fantastic place. It's a smallish place with booths and tables complete with a bar. Doesn't have the appearance of a chic diner, but the chef knows how to cook. The buildings appearance did not give the impression of fine dining. And yet, was a great experience. SO had a chicken fried steak topped with a special sauce. My understanding was that it was what had made the dish. My BLT was not your standard fare, the bread alone was a reason to come back again. BLT also included avocado slices. Those slices were perfectly ripe and made the sandwich. Since I do not live in Washington, I probably won't be visiting again very soon.

After several days of cooking our own breakfast at the AirBNB while in town, we decided to venture out to eat. There are not a lot of options in the part of Tacoma we are staying, but Alfred's café popped up as one. We drove about 15 minutes and found the place. Plenty of free parking adjacent to the building and no wait-we went right in and found a table. The ambience here is definitely divey. The clientele look like they all may be regulars, folks that meet up with their pals for breakfast every day, looking to stay out of trouble. It took several minutes for our server to come over and offer drinks and menus, and then even longer for her to return to take our order. It wasn't busy; she was spending a good amount of time looking through receipts at the nearby register. We almost walked up to her to remind her that we were there, when she finally came back and asked what we were going to have. The food was ok-nothing remarkable. Serving sizes were generous, especially the hash browns. My wife ordered the french toast and said it was very bland and then ended up in the bathroom shortly after. Looking at other reviews, it seems this is hit and miss. Today, for us, was more of an air ball.

Service was good but the food was just blah. Eggs were cold and there was random cheese in my hashbrowns! Hollandaise was also grainy and cold. Got a double Bloody Mary and it was weak, which is ridiculous for $14.

let me start by saying this was our first time at Alfred's and we (4) of us were blown away by the food everything we ordered was amazing the service was impeccable the restaurant was clean and organized they handed each one of us a CLEAN menu and good size portions we definitely will return again soo.

My eggs Benedict was great... service was good as well. Environment was sub par there's a little smell but this is a staple in Tacoma!!!

Had an all day sporting event at the Tacoma Done. Headed to Alfred's for a break. Good dinner food. The staff and service were great.

Charming little spot in downtown Tacoma. It's a sit yourself kind of place, so don't hog the doorway. The waitresses are very friendly and personal, will make you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The food is alright, nothing to write home about, but priced well. I highly recommend anything with the chorizo gravy, that was amazing. Also, the toast, the white bread toast is a must have.

Thought we'd give it another try it'd been at least ten years, but I thought well maybe since it's still there it's better ‍ nope not at all only gave two stars cuz somehow they've stayed open. Had eggs Benedict and husband had bacon and eggs, way too much packaged hollandaise no flavor. The bartender was nice enough so of course still got a good tip, but we for sure won't go back just very unimpressive. Decor is horrible they could take some time to clean it up a bit, maybe that would help food to taste better.

The portions, service, cost were good. Loved the vibe. Would definitely go again. Liked that I could park right next to the restaurant.

Surprise find in Tacoma while we were out here running errands for an upcoming wedding. Place doesn't look like much from outside but ok on the inside. The country fried steak I got was pretty great. Non-standard gravy with extra/different seasoning which I really liked. Just about everything with my breakfast was couple of notches above. Whomever is in the kitchen knows how to cook. Too bad I am not in the area otherwise this place would make it into my regular rotation. Recommended.

Food, service and atmosphere are good but the prices on the menu are for cash and the 3.5% price adjustment on the bill for a debit card is illegal. It is legal to charge fees for using CREDIT CARD because it costs the merchant more but debit card fees are minor and a merchant can only charge a set fee on them, not a percentage. You can do better Alfred's

First & Last time ever going here. I got the biscuits and gravy it was ok. However I got severe Food Poisoning from it ending up in the hospital.

Great service, wonderful food, (try the chicken fried steak) and A1 bar service. It's a come as you are type of restaurant and welcomed all ages.

Great breakfast spot after shooting range! It was my first time here and the vibes were great. My boyfriend grew up coming here with his grandpa after range shooting next door, i look forward on carrying on the tradition!

Client meetings, quick bite on the road or casual weekend breakfast with the family? This place has it down. Old school bar to boot. Good cocktails and top notch food. Been here at least 20 times. Rarely have the same dish and never disappointed. Come in for any occasion and you'll be met with great service and delicious food.

My favorite place for breakfast in Tacoma. Omelets are great and the servers are very personable and attentive.

Alfred's is okay. It's a good spot for breakfast/lunch if you're hung over. It's an odd menu with bar food and "home cooking" type selections. It's never great, but always consistent. I love the super-skinny fries! Decent Bloody Mary's, but they have come in a short glass on many occasions. I much prefer a pint glass. Service has always been pretty good. It has a very small parking lot, but there is street parking in the vicinity. Don't go out of your way to eat here, but it's worth checking out if you're in the area. Full disclosure, my wife seems to like it more than I do.

Today, I took my daughter on a train trip and decided to find a place to grab lunch. We chose this establishment due to its convenience to the station. Our order Burger dip - no flavor dry, even the dip. Philly cheese steak - no flavor and dry Kids chicken strips - heavily breaded my kid didn't eat it. Our sodas were nice and strong. Our server Ms. Laura was pleasant and helpful she had a conversation with my daughter. I may not return, but it was an adventure for the day.

This was my second time coming to Alfred's. The place is not bad. Very clean and well kept. The staff is very friendly too. The food is decent but pricy. I mean $20 for a burger, fries, and soda. I will come here again.

Great for breakfast & lunch, large portions. As you enter thru the left side of this hundred year old bldg, there's a black & white tiled bar area that you walk by to walk back into the main dining room. Tables,booths & memorabilia fill the mirrored Galley room. The dark wooded bar you pass as you leave on the left side, leaves one feeling they've just left a popular saloon Enjoy, and don't forget to look for the Victorian Lady on the North facing side of restaurant.

Alfred's was a chill place to go for breakfast. I like a good ol' fashioned breakfast most of the time and that's something Alfred's can deliver on. I got French toast with some tasty, crispy hash browns. Wait staff was efficient. They didn't bother with fluffy conversations, which I can understand at 8am. The cups of coffee were huge.

Been going there for years or since 1978. A great place to sit and dine with family and friends. A bar is attached if needed. But I prefer the foods. The flavors are awesome, the amount is plentiful. The employees.....where did they find such great people to cook the yummy meals and the nicest servers. My 4 kids are a handful but the servers make them happy with things to draw on while I wait my Greyhound trip to where ever. I have been going since 1978 and even way back then it was a perfect place for a work lunch. Coffee and French fries were my favorite for the boss and I study the job and figuring out things to do. The coffee is so good you just cant get enough. In my time, I have had just about everything on the menu several times. This is a great place for all.

My coworkers and I came here for lunch around 11:30. There were quite a bit of people in the restaurant side but the waitress was good at her job and managed to serve us quickly. I had the Meat Lovers Egg Benedict which came with sausage, Canadian bacon, and peppered bacon. The hollandaise sauce was extremely sweet to the point it left a salty finish in my mouth. The dish was literally drenched in the sauce. I couldn't finish the dish. The poached eggs were perfectly cooked. When I pressed into it, the yolk broke easily and flowed everywhere. I would have preferred my potatoes to be more crispy. I would not order this dish again the next time I come. The environment is pleasant. It is a little dark in there and the parking sucks but service is nice.

I've been wanting to come in here for a long time but it's just not on my traveling route very often. I'm on a continuous trek to find the "Best of" lunch items in the area and I had heard they have a good Reuben sandwich here. This place is a classic! It is expansive. Their is a "diner" with tables and a long counter on the left when you enter and a larger dining room that opens to the bar area on the left. I found a dear rig a way and a pleasant server at my table immediately. I asked for a wheat beer, my usual, but she indicated they didn't have any at this time (indicating transition time) as I understood her. So I asked for ice tea which was great. The Reuben and fries were FANTASTIC! I was starved so I ate all of the sandwich but normally I would be taking a half home in a box. It held all the right properties of the perfect Reuben, pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island. The fries were the little skinny type and were cooked perfectly and plentifully I had heard that Alfred's is h see new management and they are doing a fantastic job so far. I now have a Best Reuben in South Sound winner. I would have given 5 stars but for the beer selection. I'll return soon when they have tap beers also.

So much food in a quirkyenvironment. Truly insane need-a-box-portions unless you are a 6'2" and working in the trades, which I am/do not. The sourdough was notable. Fairly good fare, 4/5. I dropped it another star because we sat for a while while our server just stood and other people were served first. All and all, pretty good.

Been here a few times, submitted pics, now its time for a review. Alfred's is a no-frill cheap and easy diner. We like to come here for late breakfasts on Sundays, and so does everyone else in Tacoma. We've never had to wait, but service can get a little slow, or bring potatoes instead of hash browns. The food is slightly above average. The hash browns are OK, eggs were cooked fine, meat tastes like cheap, well seasoned ground beef. Not bad, but low quality. I really wavered between 3 and 4 stars, here's the breakdown: Venue 4 stars, value 4 stars, service (usually) 3-4 stars, food 3 stars, consistency 3 stars. Rounded down to a 3. I'm not saying "do not come here" by any means. If you're looking for high quality food, then perhaps look elsewhere. If you want something casual, cheap, with no frills, then absolutely come here.

Okay if any of you read my other reviews you'd be like girl. All you get is chicken fried steak and eggs and your bf just getting a veggie omelette. Sorry can't help it- it's delicious! We tried coming to this restaurant literally over a year ago and it was so busy we left. Well this fine Sunday morning I had my handsome and hungover bf with me and he wanted bfast. So we decided to come here again- and although it was yet again SO BUSY - it was worth it. I always order a plethora of scrambled eggs. And some restaurants give me legit 5 scrambled eggs and others give me a "spoonful" of the fake eggs and it's probably equivalent to 2. Well this place gives you what you ask for! My bf ate his food in .23 seconds and his hangover was gone. Magic. All in all it was tasty. The gravy for my chicken fried steak was flavorful. Thick.. but good. If you're looking for good food and a loud crew of customers this is your spot!