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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: Laini Parker
Laini Parker is a Southeast Texas native with a deep love for hole-in-the-wall taquerias, neighborhood hangouts, and the kind of Beaumont spots you won’t find on a tourist map. Raised just a few blocks from Calder Avenue, she grew up surrounded by the scent of boudin and the sound of zydeco drifting from backyards on Sunday afternoons. Her childhood was filled with movie nights at the Jefferson Theatre, snow cones after softball games at Rogers Park, and wandering Crockett Street long before downtown’s revival.
A former lifestyle blogger and community event planner, Laini has spent years highlighting local makers, musicians, and businesses across the Golden Triangle. With Best in Beaumont, she’s found her perfect platform to celebrate the stories, flavors, and people that make her hometown shine—from new restaurants and long-loved landmarks to the everyday personalities behind it all.
When she’s not behind the mic, you’ll find her eating a gelato at Rao’s Bakery, vintage shopping in Old Town, or catching live music at Madison’s. For Laini, Beaumont isn’t just home—it’s a story waiting to be told, one episode at a time.
