Cafe Racer

Absolutely loved this experience. The live band added an amazing level of creativity to their Thursday open mic. I highly recommend this spot.

I went to Cafe Racer to see Sacha Robotti (a DJ), but didn’t eat or drink anything. I can only speak to the venue, the vibe, and my brief interactions with the staff. The few staff members I spoke with were very friendly. The door person was very polite and patient while I fumbled around to get my ticket ready. Everyone else seemed very chill yet attentive. The space has cool decor and a nice ambiance. The one thing I didn’t like was that the stage is adjacent to the entrance, which makes for weird feng shui. There’s not much they can do about that though. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience and will return anytime they host a DJ I’m interested in seeing.

I just played a show here Friday May 6- it was incredible. The sound guy, bartender, and owner were just about the nicest people I’ve ever interacted with in the context of a performance. The venue itself and drink selection is second to none. Their sound equipment, stage, and mezzanine are all something to behold, and at a professional level. It was truly an experience playing here (where they let me roll my acoustic piano right onto the floor), watching the other acts perform, and meeting the wonderful people who both work and attend this spot. It was an excellent and memorable welcome to the city of Seattle. Thank you Cafe Racer!

Really disappointed with the Bollywood night that happened recently. It was overcrowded, with no space to stand, and people were sweating, their droplets falling on us. The place smelled really bad, and there was only one bartender at the bar and 30-minute to wait for a drink. The DJ was horrible music shuts down after each song, except for the dhol. Mostly, I seen guys were teasing girls and inappropriately touching other women. If you want to have a good time with your friends, don't come here. I witnessed a fight at the entrance with staff beating up people and there was blood everywhere. It was the worst Bollywood night I've ever experienced in seattle.

If you love alternative R&B, House, seeing amazing local talent, come through and bring a friend. Great spot for a wild Saturday night or if you want to just chill/vibe out during the week.

Thank Sagan the pandemic didn't take this gem from us. Their new location in cap hill is absolutely fantastic. Beautiful space with tall open ceilings. The OBAMA (Official Bad Art Museum of Art) room has been preserved and is located on the second level with lots of seating areas, just like the old Racer. They've done an excellent job of maintaining the vibe if the old place and updating it with a newer space and look.

A clean fun small place. Had a great time dancing and the DJ was Bomb. Live performance by Nauda was awesome

Amazing venue and staff. Really good bar, lots of space, vintage/retro theme and feel. Bathrooms are a trip. Multi floor, good acoustics, good speakers and sound, good lights and effects, great stage; The whole place is a trip, and must be seen to be believed: It’s gonna fit in great up top ch.