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Legendary Donuts in Tacoma WA offers handmade delights! From apple pie-filled to chocolate peanut butter cup, it's a serious 'indulgence-turned-neighborhood-favorite.' The showstopper? A torch-caramelized raised donut with a crisp shell. #TacomaEats #DonutHeaven #SweetTreats #LegendaryDonuts #FoodieAdventures
If you're in Tacoma and haven’t stopped by Manifesto Coffee Roasters, you’re missing out. ➡️ Roasted right here in the city ➡️ Big, bold flavor that actually wakes you up ➡️ A chill, welcoming vibe you’ll want to stay and work in all day 📍 2601 S Tacoma Way 🕰️ Open daily — come sip something powerful. #TacomaCoffee #ManifestoCoffee #SupportLocal #CoffeeLovers #PNWcoffee #ThirdWaveCoffee #CafeVibes #LocalRoasters #HiddenGems #TacomaEats #SmallBizSpotlight
Valhalla Coffee Co is dishing out what some call Tacoma's best espresso. "Deep notes of chocolate and cherry" will capture any coffee lover, in a space where it’s all about quality. No distractions—just serious coffee. #TacomaCoffee #EspressoLover #CoffeeObsessed #ValhallaCoffee #SupportLocalCoffee
Cosmonaut Coffee is serving up quirky vibes and standout hemp milk macchiatos! Picture Soviet-era knickknacks, robots, and creative coffee that gives a comforting kick. It's where personality meets the perfect spot. #CosmonautCoffee #HempMilkMacchiato #CoffeeLover #QuirkyCoffeeShop #SupportLocalCoffee
Tacoma's coffee scene REVEALED! ☕ From Blue Beard's spicy mocha to Valhalla's espresso obsession and Cosmonaut's quirky creations, discover the must-try coffee shops. Lander's community vibe and Olympia's latte art—the perfect spots! #TacomaCoffee #CoffeeRoasters #Espresso #CoffeeLover #SupportLocal #CoffeeCulture
About the Host: Carla McNeil
James Wheaton has been a New Westminster resident for 32 years with a lifelong love for back-alley coffee shops, neighborhood diners, and the kind of places that only locals whisper about. Born and raised on Northern Vancouver Island, Carla brings an islander's appreciation for tight-knit communities to her adopted home.
A former Human Resources consultant-turned-storyteller, Carla invested 25+ years in the federal government, helping organizations such as Fisheries & Oceans, Customs, and Service Canada hire new employees. But it wasn't until she launched New West Spotlight that she found her true calling—highlighting the small businesses and unsung personalities that make New West tick, with a firm belief that as a community, together we are stronger.
A self-proclaimed geek, Carla is always looking for ways to make New West Spotlight better in order to better support the community. When she's not recording interviews, digging up local history, or tinkering with podcast improvements, you can find Carla walking her dogs along Dyke Road in Queensborough, volunteering at Century House to help seniors with their tech issues, or participating in a cookie exchange at Christmas. She believes every city has a soul—and in New West, it lives in the little places you almost miss.
