Marcia's Silver Spoon Cafe - Tacoma's Premier American Diner for Breakfast & Brunch

Don't be fooled by the outside, or inside for that matter! The food and service is more like an old school diner. Amazing portions, with a home cooked vibe and taste. The staff seemed to be very happy to serve, even though we arrived an hour before closing! My omelet was stuffed fill of meat and other goodies. I am a self proclaimed food snob, and I was thoroughly impressed. I will definitely be returning!

I’ve recently started visiting this spot more frequently because of its convenient location near work, and I’m so glad I did. The French Dip has quickly become one of my favorites—first of all, it’s massive! I usually end up eating half and taking the rest home for later. The sandwich itself is perfectly toasted, and the meat-to-bun ratio is spot on, making every bite a satisfying experience. What really sets this place apart, though, is the combination of delicious food, generous portions, and great service. The prices are reasonable, especially considering the size of the portions. The staff is incredibly friendly and approachable, always making you feel like a regular—even if it’s your first time there. I’ll definitely keep choosing this spot for any breakfast, brunch, or lunch cravings—it’s a gem in both quality and atmosphere!

Fantastic breakfast spot! Beware of large portions! Yummy breakfast classics, including homemade biscuits with sausage gravy and cheese blintzes! My bacon was cooked to order, crispy as requested, and the servers were efficient and friendly. Definitely recommend!

First off, the cook is AMAZING. You can tell there’s real pride in the food, and everything comes out hot, fresh, and seriously delicious. The staff are just as wonderful: friendly, genuine, welcoming, and they make the whole place feel comfortable the moment you walk in. I ordered the turkey sausage and a pancake and let me tell you… that pancake did NOT come to play. Fluffy, delicious, and basically therapy on a plate. The whole meal was fantastic. The staff? Super friendly, genuine, and the kind of people who actually seem happy you showed up (which honestly makes the whole breakfast taste better). Thank you for your hospitality. Yes, there’s construction outside but don’t let the orange cones scare you off. Consider it a tiny obstacle course guarding one of Tacoma’s breakfast treasures. Places like this are why local cafés matter: real food, real people, and the kind of breakfast that makes your whole morning feel better. I walked in hungry and left full, happy, with leftovers in hand and already planning my excuse to come back.

Both of the people who work here were extremely kind and friendly. I got their eggs Benedict and it was delicious! The sauce has a lemon hint to it and the ham is thinly sliced which I prefer over thick cut.

I’ll start off by saying the parking is horrible, there’s parking in the back but it’s shared with other businesses. The place is realllllyyyy small. Barely room to walk in between tables. I was bumped into a couple times while eating. With that being said, the portions are huge. Pricing is decent. The food give a homey feel and tastes homemade. I got the hamburger steak and hash browns with eggs and a side of gravy, highly recommend. The “short stack” of pancakes are HUGE and delicious. The strawberry lemonade is perfect. Not too sweet not too sour. The ladies working were very nice. When you get there they write your name and number down and call you when a table is ready, we got lucky and only waited 10 mins.

If you love to go to a place that hasn’t changed and makes you feel like grammas or mom’s kitchen from back in the day, this place hits the spot. I’ve been here a couple of times and it may not be for everyone but it makes me feel all happy inside. It’s just a little tiny place off the side of the road it’s definitely a local spot. Bring a huge appetite or share a dish with someone. The breakfast and lunch choices are delicious old fashioned diner selections. The staff is very friendly and welcoming every time I’ve been. They have stuffed waffles and the original oyster omelette if you’re into that.

My husband and I stopped in for breakfast and was pleasantly impressed. To my surprise they make blintzes, which is my all time favorite breakfast! You can order 1,2, all 3 filled with creamy cream cheese and topped with strawberries or mixed berries. I had 2 with mixed berries and my husband had his usual ham, eggs and hash browns. It’s not a big place but the service was great as well as the food. We will definitely be going back!