Cafe Yumm Will Open Tacoma Restaurant in 2027
The restaurant chain will launch its newest location at 2601 N Pearl Street in early 2027.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Cafe Yumm plans to expand its presence in the Puget Sound region by opening a new restaurant in Tacoma. The company will establish the location within a 2,800-square-foot space in early 2027.
Why it matters
This expansion follows the company's identification of rising consumer demand for its products throughout the region. The new site marks a return of operations to the area after the chain closed a previous location in Seattle in 2023.
The firm is investing $200,000 into a 2,800-square-foot space in Tacoma. Currently, the 29-year-old company operates 22 total locations, five of which are franchises.
The players
Cafe Yumm
This is a 29-year-old restaurant company based in Oregon that specializes in healthy bowl-based dishes and sauces.
The details
The upcoming restaurant will be company-operated rather than a franchise model. Following the site selection at 2601 N Pearl Street, the company will initiate a tenant improvement project to prepare the property.
Timeline
Cafe Yumm closed its 717 Pine Street Seattle location in 2023.
The tenant improvement project for the new space will begin in November 2026.
The new Tacoma restaurant is expected to open in early 2027.
Market Landscape
The move aligns with the post-pandemic regional expansion strategies of Pacific Northwest restaurant chains seeking to re-establish physical footprints. This strategy helps the company regain local market share following its 2023 departure from Seattle.
Local customers can anticipate a new dining option when the restaurant opens in 2027. Shoppers who currently purchase company products at Metropolitan Market and Whole Foods will gain a new venue for full menu access.
The takeaway
The company's return to the Puget Sound area signals a renewed confidence in the local dining market. Residents can track construction progress at the Pearl Street site leading up to the 2027 opening.
Further reading
For more information on retail developments in the region, visit the Tacoma Openings & Closings section.
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