Step inside Tacoma’s legendary coffee-pot bar. Bob’s Java Jive serves up live music, karaoke, drinks, and over 90 years of weird, wonderful stories.

“ come here for a cheap pitcher of coors and a "jungle burger": a basic frisko freeze-style cheeseburger that's absolutely tasty and cooked to order. ” in 2 reviews. Got a question about …

In the 1960s, when the instrumental surf band The Ventures became a national sensation, they were fresh from years as a lowly paid house act in The Java Jive. Bob made the Jive loosely …

Nov 10, 2025 · Bought by Bob and Lylabell Radonich in 1955, the Coffee Pot Restaurant took on new life as Bob’s Java Jive. Named after the Ink Spots’ song, it became a hub for live music …

Nov 10, 2025 · Bob's Java Jive in Tacoma is a lively dive bar known for its unique building shaped like a coffee pot, jungle motif, and eclectic decor. The bar features karaoke every night and …

Jan 15, 2024 · THE MOST SURPRISING thing about Bob’s Java Jive in Tacoma is not that it is a building shaped like a coffeepot. The most surprising thing is that the shape is the least …

From roadside diner to historic landmark, Bob’s Java Jive has been Tacoma’s world-famous coffee-pot hangout since 1927, serving music, karaoke, and unforgettable nights.

Jul 6, 2024 · Businessman Bob Radonich purchased the place in 1955, rebranding it as the Java Jive in honor of a song by the Ink Spots, per The News Tribune. “I love coffee; I love tea,” the …

Oct 7, 2023 · Bob’s Java Jive is a national landmark, historic site where many movies have been filmed and famous entertainers got their start. #thejiveisalive. The Jive used to be an attraction …

Jun 3, 2025 · Explore Bob's Java Jive, a unique and beloved historic bar located at 2102 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409. Famous for its distinctive coffee pot-shaped building, …