Mandolin Cafe

TNT RESTAURANT CRITIC ED MURRIETA SAYS:
Many comfy seating options to chose from in a large, tastefully designed and art-filled space: tables, deck, soft sofa and chairs right in front of the fireplace (or the performers, as there's live music almost every night). The dessert case is loaded with luscious tortes and tarts. Sandwiches are pre-made but grill up nicely on the panini press. A small but nice selection of wines by the glass, plus microbrews. Serving roasted-in-Tacoma (and roasted inside Mandolin Cafe) coffee from Valhala Coffee Co.