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Marvel Bay Cafe

A bakery café at 301 133rd Street South in Tacoma, WA.

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Opening hours

 
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Monday7 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 6 PM
Thursday7 AM – 6 PM
Friday7 AM – 6 PM
Saturday7 AM – 6 PM
SundayClosed

66 hours a week across 6 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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301 133rd Street South, Tacoma, WA 98444

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Address301 133rd Street South, Tacoma, WA 98444
StyleBakery café
Time zonePacific Time
From city center6.0 mi south

About Marvel Bay Cafe

Marvel Bay Cafe serves Tacoma from 301 133rd Street South, roughly 6.0 mi from downtown Tacoma, heading south.

Tacoma has 50 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, which works out to one bakery per 4,564 residents. If you want to compare, Frank's Donuts and Muffins sits 0.6 mi from here.

The listed hours start at 7 AM and run as late as 6 PM, for about 66 hours across 6 days a week. Note that Sundays are a day off here.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Morning bunCroissant dough coiled with cinnamon and orange sugar, baked in a muffin tin until the edges caramelize and crunch.
  • Butter croissantLaminated pastry with dozens of crisp, shattering layers and a honeycombed, buttery interior; best eaten the morning it's baked.
  • Almond croissantDay-old croissant soaked in syrup, filled with almond frangipane and rebaked under sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
  • Pain au chocolatRectangular croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky outside with a bittersweet center.

Breakfast

  • Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
  • Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.

Sandwiches

  • Grilled vegetable paniniPressed focaccia filled with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, pesto and provolone; crisp, smoky and herby.
  • Turkey avocado on sourdoughRoasted turkey, avocado, tomato, greens and herb mayo on toasted country sourdough; a fresh, filling lunch staple.
  • Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.
  • Caprese ciabattaFresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil with balsamic glaze and olive oil on a chewy ciabatta roll.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
  • Closed on Sundays — plan weekend treats for Saturday.
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Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Aisle — illustrative photo
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Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Seating — illustrative photo
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Food for sale on the counter of Jacob's Bakery + Cafe 2025-10-08 — illustrative photo
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Display case in a Chinese bakery — illustrative photo
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Questions about Marvel Bay Cafe

What are Marvel Bay Cafe's hours?
Marvel Bay Cafe's listed hours are Mon–Sat: 7 AM – 6 PM; Sun: Closed. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Marvel Bay Cafe open on Sunday?
No, Marvel Bay Cafe is listed as closed on Sundays.
What time does Marvel Bay Cafe open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Marvel Bay Cafe located?
Marvel Bay Cafe is at 301 133rd Street South, Tacoma, WA 98444. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What should I order at Marvel Bay Cafe?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Morning bun, Butter croissant, Steel-cut oatmeal, and Croissant breakfast sandwich. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Marvel Bay Cafe?
Nearby options include Frank's Donuts and Muffins (0.6 mi), Parkland Place Bakery & Bistro (1.1 mi), and Kolby's Donut House (1.2 mi).

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