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Tacoma doughnut shop known for decadent fried treats will close after 14 years
Legendary Doughnuts will close its Tacoma store Nov. 15, ending a 14-year run on Sixth Avenue, the owners announced on social media over the weekend. In Nov. 7 Facebook and Instagram posts, Shannon and Ken Patten said the last few years “have been quite a struggle for us at this location,” pointing to pandemic-related challenges, a general economic downturn and customers having to “choose between treats and necessities for them and their families.” They also said they recently received notice of “a substantial rent increase close to $2,000 a month and continued price increases,” which contributed to their decision. “It is with great disappointment that we have to announce the closing of our Legendary Doughnuts Tacoma location,” the post read. They thanked their customers, especially regulars who returned week after week, and their employees. “We were able to build and foster business relationships throughout the community and would like to think we did our small part at being good neighbors.” In an email Monday afternoon, Shannon Patten confirmed that the property owner had informed them last month of a rent increase of approximately $1,800. They had been on a month-to-month lease since November 2025, she said, and they “did not
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This Retro Washington Drive-In Pairs Hand-Cut Fries With Shakes Made From Snoqualmie Ice Cream
The ice cream in the shakes at this little burger stand is custom made by a beloved Washington creamery. That detail alone made me sit up, because shakes usually play backup to the burger and here they might steal the show. The fries get serious respect too, since they are...
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The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet At This Washington Restaurant Has Locals Coming Back Every Week
Ask around Tacoma about weekly rituals and you’ll hear about football Sundays, farmers markets, and one very specific buffet that people build their whole weekend schedule around. That buffet is Harvest Buffet, and once you understand why it earns that kind of loyalty, you’ll probably start planning your own...
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Up Green River: A History of Native Residents and Westward Settlers, 1853-1963
Join Author and Historian Richard Latham and co-author Joan Wright as they discuss their upcoming book featuring the histories of Native residents and Westward settlers along the Green River and surrounding areas on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. At Neely Mansion located at 12301 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Road, Auburn, WA 98092. www.neelymansion.org.
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Beloved Sixth Avenue Doughnut Shop Is Closing This November
A vibrant, family-friendly pastry shop and bakery, Tacoma’s Legendary Doughnuts store is closing. After 14 years of service, the doughnut shop will shut down this weekend. The bakery team cited continued economic challenges and rising rent as the main reasons for the closure. Legendary Doughnuts’ Tacoma Outlet to Close...
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Tacoma News Tribune
New gym opens in Tacoma, more pizza in East Pierce Co., and other food, biz news
A new gym has opened in Tacoma’s Sixth Avenue district offering personal coaching, group classes and HYROX training. 3B Method , at 3914 6th Ave., had its soft opening Oct. 12. The three B’s stand for building muscle, burning fat and balance. The 3B brand started as a specialty training program inside University Place CrossFit in 2024, when owners Jon and Ashleigh Guidoux needed to make use of an extra studio at the gym. “Our community was really loving [the classes],” Jon Guidoux said. When the couple was presented with the opportunity to expand, they weren’t interested in opening another Crossfit, but instead wanted to dedicate a new space to the 3B methodology, Jon Guidoux said. The new gym, in the space formerly occupied by Town Athletics, is open from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday and is closed Sunday. “We want people to enjoy their workouts, [and] look forward to the people that they’re training with coming in,” Jon Guidoux said. Sixth Avenue gets new tutoring center, doggy daycare Not far from 3B Method are two other new businesses. The tutoring center Method Labs opened Nov. 2 at 3602 6th Ave.,
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Pick Up Wood-Smoked Brisket By The Pound At These 6 Washington Barbecue Joints
Cinnamon sugar butter on hush puppies is a real thing at one Washington barbecue spot. It shares a menu with brisket sold by the pound. I had to read that twice, and honestly, I wish I had thought of it first. Another joint on this list smokes its meat over...
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This Old Washington Bookstore Has Back Rooms Stacked With 25-Cent Books Kids Hunt Like Buried Treasure
A quarter can still buy a book here. Carts of 25-cent titles wait for anyone patient enough to dig, and kids treat them like a pirate chest. The shelves climb all the way to the ceiling. A corridor leads past the main room to three smaller back rooms, and one of them sits up a short flight of stairs.
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A guide to the best chicken wings in and around Tacoma, according to our readers
A craving for good chicken wings hits most of us at one time or another. Luckily, there are lots of places to satisfy that craving in and around Tacoma. The News Tribune recently asked readers to vote for their favorite local spot to grab wings, and the results are in. Whether you’re looking for classic hot wings, Korean fried chicken or some unique sweet-and-spicy combinations, we’ve got you covered. 1. The Loose Wheel 6108 6th Ave., Tacoma 253-301-1647 theloosewheel.com Open from 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday This sports bar, with another location in Puyallup, has wings in at least a dozen flavors. An order of six wings is $11.95, while an order of 12 wings is $19.95. You can choose from mild, hot, sweet-and-spicy, barbecue, raspberry chipotle or garlic parm, among other flavors. If you’re feeling brave, you can also order the flavor labeled “stupid hot.” 2. Go Philly Cheesesteaks & Wings 1524 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma 253-572-3000 gophillycheesesteaks.com Open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday This fast-casual food hut, with