Monday marked the grand opening of The Coffee Vault, a coffee and sandwich shop aptly named for its location in a former bank building, complete with a real bank vault. In an area primarily populated by large national food and coffee chains, chef/owner Travis Todd provides a welcome oasis of homemade soups, sandwiches and locally owned Martin Henry coffee.

The deluxe deli sandwiches are made to order and loaded with fresh ingredients. Build your own sandwich ($5.99), or choose from specialty sandwiches like the Italian sub, loaded with pastrami, salami, turkey, provolone and vegetables and topped with Italian dressing ($8.99). If a hot sandwich is more your fancy, try the tuna melt ($7.99) or French dip, served with au jus ($7.99).

Perfect for breakfast or lunch on the go, the full menu of breakfast and lunch items and espresso are available in the drive-through or in the comfortable inside seating area.

THE COFFEE VAULT, 6 A.M. TO 3 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8 A.M. TO 3 P.M. SATURDAY, 317 S. 72ND ST., TACOMA, 253.302.3250