Kevin Lee owns Third Space Coffee in Downtown Tacoma and came on the Move to Tacoma podcast to talk about his journey to opening a coffee shop on Pacific Avenue.
How to Open a Coffee Shop in Tacoma, Washington
Kevin and Marguerite talk about how he moved to the area with his immigrant parents from NYC. He learned the business working in their cafes, went to culinary school, and working at Beecher’s during the pandemic. Now he’s creating something special of his own here in Downtown Tacoma. Kevin Lee went a bit viral on Instagram sharing about the business side of opening a coffee shop. He has reels about why a cup of coffee costs what is does, and what really goes into opening a business.
If you’re thinking about starting a coffee shop, restaurant, or any other small business in Tacoma you’ll find this interview interesting:
Does Tacoma, Washington have good coffee?
Yes, Tacoma has excellent coffee. Tacoma is home to dozens of local coffee roasters. The Pacific Northwest has very high standards for coffee. The coffee in the region is largely regarded as some of the best in the world. Even within the region Tacoma has a high number of locally owned high quality coffee shops for a city of its size. No matter which neighborhood in Tacoma you choose to live in or visit, chances are there’s an amazing local coffee shop right around the corner.
Check out our post about locally owned coffee shops in Tacoma Washington to learn more!
Additional resources for connecting with the community in Tacoma:
How to Find Community in Tacoma – Video & Blog Post
What do people like about living in Tacoma – Videos
Things I wish I knew before I moved to Tacoma – Blog Post
Find a local expert to help you choose your home
And here’s the shameless plug of the whole blog post! Here at MovetoTacoma.com we help people find their place in the City of Destiny. If you or a friend are looking to buy a home in Tacoma and would like help learning about Tacoma neighborhoods and finding a real estate agent please reach out to us! You can click the contact form on MovetoTacoma.com. You can also schedule a one-on-one with Marguerite on zoom by clicking here.
How Move to Tacoma Works
Step 1: Explore the Clickable Neighborhood Map of Tacoma
Our clickable neighborhood map of Tacoma’s neighborhoods is our pride and joy. Click through to find images and videos of each neighborhood. The Neighborhood guides on the map also include median home price information, blog posts about the neighborhoods, podcast episodes about the neighborhoods, and candid quotes from local neighbors.
Step 2: Listen to the Move to Tacoma Podcast
The best way to learn about Tacoma is to hear from the people who live here. On the Move to Tacoma Podcast Marguerite interviews Tacomans who’ve been here generations and Tacomans who just got here. From business and technology leaders to politicians and activists and everyone in between. The Move to Tacoma Podcast will give you insight into why people move here and how they find meaning and happiness in Tacoma.
Step 3: Read the Blog Posts on MovetoTacoma.com
On the Move to Tacoma Blog we have been writing about things to do in Tacoma, where to eat in Tacoma, hot button community topics, neighborhoods and more since 2015. There are hundreds of posts to help you find what you love in the City of Destiny. From posts about where to eat and drink to interviews with locals- the blog is a great place to keep up one what’s happening in Tacoma and Pierce County.
Step 4: Get Realtor Referral from a Local Realtor
Marguerite Martin is a different kind of Tacoma real estate agent. Reach out to find out answers to questions you have about neighborhoods in Tacoma and Pierce County. When the time is right to start looking, Marguerite can connect you with a local real estate agent who specializes in the neighborhoods you love most. You can see reviews from past clients who’ve worked with Marguerite on Yelp and on Google.
To hop on Zoom with Marguerite click here to schedule a call.
