In the heart of the Proctor neighborhood in Tacoma, you will find a restaurant that has anchored the Proctor community since 1938. Knapp’s Restaurant started when Ned and Corinne Knapp opened a delicatessen in a room which is now the coffee shop. In the next few years, the restaurant expanded to the north for a total of three rooms. During World War II, the waiting line for dinners extended around the corner of Nelson’s Drug Store!
Today, the iconic restaurant is still cooking up the good stuff. Knapp’s service keeps patrons coming back. Manager Franco D’Amico says, “We pride ourselves in offering warm, on-point, genuine service from a caring group of people who truly love to be in service to our guests.” They have staff that have been there for over 20 years that really keep the service level and experience at its highest.
When you walk in, you get a sense that this mom and pop iconic diner is the real deal offering many of your breakfast and lunch favorites. The menu has across-the-board appeal, but the eggs benedict, meatloaf and turkey dinner hit the “sweet spot” with guests seeking comfort food. They also have daily specials that keep things interesting.
The bar is laid out like a classic Manhattan drinkery and they have guests that fill it up with laughter, fun and a little mischief everyday. D’Amico states, “In my humble opinion, we have the best neighborhood bar in town. That’s a bold and silly statement because it’s all relative but we really do make good times happen here.”
As you can imagine, this place is full of stories from over the decades. The staff hear stories every day from customers about their first date at Knapp’s, visiting after the big homecoming game, proposals, celebrations of life, first (legal) drink, college capers, outrageous antics . . . you name it! They love it. To experience the history, food, service and build your own story, visit Knapp’s at 2707 North Proctor Street in Tacoma.
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MORGAN MAIRCI