Voodoo Doughnut Coming to Tacoma’s 6th Ave

If you spend time on 6th Avenue in Tacoma, one of the country’s most recognizable dessert brands is on the way.

Voodoo Doughnut is planning to open a new location at 2702 6th Ave, bringing its signature over-the-top creations to one of Tacoma’s busiest food corridors.

An opening is expected late summer to early fall, adding another high-profile name to an already competitive stretch of restaurants and cafés.

🍩 A National Brand with a Cult Following

Founded in Portland in the early 2000s, Voodoo Doughnut built its reputation on doing things differently.

Instead of traditional bakery staples, the brand became known for:

• Doughnuts topped with bacon, cereal, and candy

• Playful, unconventional flavor combinations

• Their iconic pink boxes

• Late-night crowds and long lines at new openings

Over time, that formula has turned Voodoo into a nationally recognized name, with locations expanding across multiple states.

📍 Why 6th Ave Makes Sense

Tacoma’s 6th Avenue corridor has evolved into one of the city’s strongest dining destinations.

With a mix of:

• Independent restaurants

• Coffee shops

• Bars and nightlife

• New small-business concepts

…the street has become a natural landing spot for both local entrepreneurs and expanding brands.

Voodoo’s arrival reinforces that trend, bringing a recognizable name into a neighborhood that thrives on food traffic and visibility.

📈 What This Signals for Tacoma

The addition of a national brand like Voodoo Doughnut highlights a broader shift happening across Tacoma:

• Increased attention from out-of-market businesses

• Continued growth in high-traffic corridors

• Strong demand for dessert and late-night options

At the same time, it adds to the ongoing balance between local favorites and national chains shaping the city’s food scene.

⏳ What’s Next?

With an anticipated opening window of late summer to early fall, more details — including build-out progress and official opening dates — are likely to surface in the coming months.

If past openings are any indication, expect lines when the doors first open.

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