Lottie's Lounge

Burger and salad were great! They get their meat from Bob's in town so you know it's good. Their cocktail list is also really good and decently priced

THE definition of a chill neighborhood bar. Service was friendly. Crowd was nice and low-key. Didn’t try any food, but it looked and smelled good…will try next time! Definitely will be back🌞

Great neighborhood bar. I haven’t been here a million times, but every time I have I’ve felt welcomed and had a great time. Great staff, great atmosphere, great hot dogs. 10/10 PS - best place to watch the local Halloween festivities

They've got Happy Hour until 7, which is a big plus. Food is basic bar food and I didn't try any. BUT my Punk Old Fashioned was the bomb. So was sitting outside facing the street as the sun went down. Great neighborhood place.

Crafted twists on homestyle favorites & a solid staff make a pleasant, ease-into-the-rest-of-the-day experience. We arrived at 5pm on a Friday, just as Lottie's was starting to get the evening crowd. We weren't drinking today, so the bartender made us bar lemonades that were perfectly sweet-tart! I ordered a turkey, bacon, lettuce, herbed chevre & caramelized onion sandwich with a generous Caesar side salad, and my partner got the bacon mac & cheese, also with a generous Caesar side. The Caesar dressing was very creamy & brought a garlic punch to the plate, delicious... The caramelized onions took the turkey sandwich to the next level, and we enjoyed the fragrance of the onions, too. The bacon mac - with added bacon on top, because sometimes bacon isn't enough bacon ;) - had a light & supportively flavorful cheese sauce that kept the dish from being too heavy, and chopped bacon is well blended into the pasta. We gobbled everything up, but it could easily have made a couple meals. Our friend joined us & had a Malbec, and we noted the great list of creative cocktails, and available spirits. Yum!

Went to Lottie's Lounge. The place is so beautiful and esthetic looking. Friendly bartenders and great customer service. I got myself my very first Mai Tai Cocktail 🍹. Very sweet and refreshing. If you like sweet drinks, this is the one for you. Highly recommended!!! Love love love it!!! 😍

Great selection of beers, wines, and mixed drinks. Good food as well.

Tasty food and a nice vibe. I was only in town for the night but I'd come back. That spicy tuna melt sandwich didn't make the picture before I had to take a bite.

I am new to Columbia City - new to Seattle overall. I have been looking for a neighborhood spot where I can sit at the bar, eat, have a drink and read. I found the place. I really like the quirky ambience in Lottie's. Patrons were friendly without being intrusive and many seemed to know the staff. I had their take on a veggie burger which is sweet potato chick pea patty. I ate it with only some sliced cucumber and their chipotle mayo. Came with a side of terrific salt and vinegar chips. I thought the burger was really, really good though next time i MIGHT put cheese on it. But man, the sliced cucumber on it really worked. I bet it would be killer with sliced avocado. Great food, drink and vibe though I still can't get over the Seattle rule against buying bartenders drinks.

Didn't even get to come here, still bummed about it. The girl who answers the phone was so rude, was responding with attitude the whole time, and when I asked questions she said she was too busy and hung up. I wish I had gotten her name, I just feel like they need to retrain whoever answers the phone in customer service. Was really looking forward to trying this place, would love to in the future if this could be dealt with

I stopped by Lottie's Lounge with friends & got a lemon drop. It wasn't bad. The place is dark and intimate. Not good for large groups. Service was friendly and prompt.

Wanted to continue our day drinking! Stopped by This place for some drinks. Order some drinks, and some poutine . Poutine had a gravy with something sweet, wasn't a fan.

A very intimate bar located in Columbia City. The drinks were good! They also have some food items you can order, but we had already eaten dinner beforehand. It can get pretty crowded in there, so I wouldn't recommend coming with a large group since the place isn't that big. The staff here are friendly!

Good martinis! Friendly bartender and plenty of seating. We just missed happy hour but looked like a good deal

Came here for drinks for girls night out. Started off with a ginger beer, which was alright. While checking out the local crowd that rolled in, we had good conversation and even got the munchies and spotted the Mac n cheese with bacon! Oh yeah, it was a winner. A cool place with local vibe and casual ambiance.

Came in here around 9pm on a weeknight, hoping to grab some food and drinks. Seated ourselves and tried very had to make eye contact with the bartender and server who were just chatting behind the counter and not helping anyone. We waited like 10 minutes, staring awkwardly at the servers and then finally gave up and left without so much as a greeting. If it were busy, I would understand- but it wasn't. They literally didn't help anyone the whole time we were there, just talked like two buddies with nothing better to do. Too bad, we would have liked to check this joint out. I can deal with slow service but this was no service. Don't think we'll be back.

REALLY good mixed drinks, but you REALLY have to be patient. I love the atmosphere of Lottie's Lounge. It's really easy to get to and the people are generally pretty nice. However, their service is known for being a bit on the slower side and not always the most attentive either. Whenever I want to grab drinks in Columbia City, I forget how slow their service can be so don't come here thinking you can get a quick drink. It's a snug space and the wait staff doesn't circulate very well. The bartender is also usually pretty busy and can take a while to help another customer if he or she is not talking to wait staff. I want to give Lottie's a good review. I keep coming back here every so often and hope that they will prove to me that they are taking customer feedback and making improvements or changes accordingly. But I have yet to have this happen. I recommend hitting up Super Six if you want a better experience and isn't that much farther away from the main drag of Columbia City. Hate to do it but this place only gets two stars from me.

Their COVID-time soups are terrific - try even the ones that might sound scary to you. My husband was brave enough to overcome his Indiana palate and try the Pear and Prosciutto tonight, and YUM! Then again, the more familiar Ham and Bean was super tasty too.

I really enjoyed my food choices of late: the arugula salad with added turkey, the cheese bread and... something else I forgot. =X Service is notoriously slow late nite, so prepare to use them wisely when they come around to you. =P A waitress I've not had before said the Pink Russian was delicious... *orders Pink Russian*... it was delicious but I wouldn't have guessed any alcohol in it otherwise. She comes back and says I could try The Beast for something stronger... hm, maybe next time. Also, if the inside is crowded and it's not raining outside, don't be shy and feel free to sit outside.

I lived in Columbia City when I was 18-20 and I was frequently a little annoyed that I was too young to go to Lottie's to relax with a cocktail and meet someone from the neighborhood. I've been "of age" for almost half a year now and finally made it over there this evening. First impression: I was surprised at how busy it was! The bar was full and at first all the tables were also full. I guess it makes sense, though, because there are plenty of homes within walking distance AND it was cold outside (with snow on the ground). So I got myself a kamikaze because that was the first drink Josh came up with when I said I wanted to try their cucumber-infused vodka(?). It was tasty and the lemon garnish had the drink tasting a bit like lemon tea. Mmmm. What a wonderful place for cocktails! Random tid-bit: One time when the man got locked out, he went to Lottie's for a couple beers while he waited for me to get home. He ended up talking to a guy at the bar, who happened to run a company doing exactly what he wanted to be doing (and happened to be looking for a new employee), and he got a new job. Pretty darn sweet if you ask me! I hope to go back someday when I've got more time to hang out and there's not such a high risk of slipping on compacted ice (in front of the door) and falling on my ass. It didn't happen this time, but it would have been likely if I stayed for another drink or two.

This is just a great neighborhood haunt that is consistently good. Not great but really good. With the added competition in the hood it'd be nice to see an update to the menu once in a while!

Bloody Mary Review - Seven different bloody marys graze the menu of Lottie's Lounge, including the classic, wasabi, bloody maria, cucumber, hellfire, basil, and beet. You can't go wrong with any choice, but if you've never had the pleasure of imbibing a beet-flavored bloody mary, then you're missing out. Lending a slightly sweet, hearty, and earthy flavor, the beet vodka accentuates the robust tomato juice and creates a bright red, glowing cocktail. Why go? Unique vodka infusions. | Price: $8

I came here on a whim on a Saturday night and had a wonderful time + I was hungry. Surprisingly enough, the soup I had was delicious (ginger chicken soup and rice! Came with nicely toasted bread). The lounge is very chill and the service was great and accommodating.

BRUNCH! I just heart brunch... I get up late, will have a late night, so an actual breakfast is not really happening for me. I don't want lunch, I missed breakfast ~ it's after 12noon on Saturday and I am HUNGRY. I love eggs, any style so, I trot over to after seeing the brunch sign.... I see Chardonnay Eggs Benedict $8.50, I am a sucker for good a good sauce. Two seconds after sitting down being presented with my menu, I don't let my server go and say "I need THAT!" Sauce was generous, yolks bright and runny, meat fork tender ~ no knife required. Fresh fruit and seasoned potatoes were the accompaniments... It was a HUGE serving, I kept eating after full just to tatste it! I went over to the bar and pimp slapped the cook for that, damn him!

Our favorite neighborhood bar. The brunch is fantastic, I still can't figure out why people stand around waiting for brunch at Geraldine's... Menu is very vegetarian friendly, you can substitute field roast on everything. I recommend the pasta salad as a side over the chips. Happy hour offers $1 off all food & signature drinks, as well as $5 well drinks...and the pours are strong. Beer selection is pretty typical for this area: 3 Grid IPA and Roger's Pils are always on draft, as well as a rotating handle. Bottled beers include Old Rasputin, Racer 5, and PBR. But the cocktails, oh the cocktails...they infuse their own vodkas (ginger, wasabi, cucumber, etc) and have fresh juices from Juiceworks. The mojito with watermelon infused rum is fantastic. Also try the ginger vodka with strawberry lemonade. And the ginger vodka Bloody...actually, just make sure to try the ginger vodka.

OK, I can see it now that I re-read that. It sort of looks like I love Lottie's because there's really no choice. But there IS a choice! And I choose Lottie's! One of the things that I think is really funny about this neighborhood is the people waiting outside in the cold for a table at Geraldine's for weekend breakfast. I like Geraldine's, I really do, but damn it, Lottie's breakfast is better. I'd even say way better. Truth, people.

Oh Lottie... you are sooo cute! I love your homey cozy feel... you feel more like a good ole' friend than a lounge. I love that the tables are scattered near one another and in the back is a nice nook with set up like a living area with two chairs and a couch. A nice seating area outside at the front of the lounge on the main street is a nice touch too. Full bar is nice so its not limited to just beer and wine =D My friend and I came here for drinks, but we peeked at the food menu and it offers a nice selection of nibbles that I would definitely try. They even have grilled cheese which is my favourite homey feel food dish!!! And for you breakfast lovers, they do offer breakfast which is good to know because it gives me another option in my hood! Overall, a great place to kick back and enjoy company. One drawback for me this visit was the inattentive service. However, it was a friday night and around 7-9pm so it was pretty busy. Other than that it was a good solid experience!

Came here this morning for post-birthday brunch (the hubs, not mine). I had a blood orange mimosa which was delightful. For breakfast we shared a tenderloin (cooked perfectly tender) over a rosemary biscuit with horseradish spread, a poached egg, and hollandaise on top. I'm neither a fan of horseradish nor hollandaise (obviously my husband's choice), yet I liked it okay and happily ate it all. If you like those things, you would probably really enjoy this dish. We also shared the cornmeal griddle cakes with apple butter and pears and some kind of heavenly pear sauce on top. Dear lord, this was amazing. Hey Lottie's, bring this one back again, wouldya? :9 Service was great, we had someone who admitted she was new, but she was helpful and attentive but not intrusive. I've been here before but this is my first review. Love this place and that it's in my hood. :)

Maybe it's an unpopular opinion, but Lottie's lounge is better for brunch than Geraldine's counter. If you love bagel breakfast sandwiches as much as me. It's also just a great place to hang with friends late at night for drinks. The ambiance is really nice with the big windows, art, comfortable tables.

We had a great night there last night. Courtney, the bartender was a riot, and took great care of us.

Excellent brunch spot try out the bacon bagel delicious and the appetizer that caught my eye was the hot dog which has a good twist with some delicious chipotle sauce.

Sunday Funday! Fantastic place for brunch. Their bagel sandwiches and all the different types of bloody Mary's will keep me going back. I much prefer this place then standing in line next door.

Found this place while looking for a place to stop on the way to the Seahawks game while taking the Light Rail. Looking through Yelp I read this place had a good bloody mary and a good brunch. Did not take a lot to convince me. Lotties is a nice small place, the bartender made a great cucumber bloody mary and poored a nice Mimosa. I had the breakfeast burrito, which i was a little let down with, it was good but not great and it was served a little on the cool side, i like my meals hot. My wife ordered the Chilaquiles which was excellent, tasted like a really good enchilada along side eggs and potatoes. I think of this place as s good find and Columbia City looks like a nice place to check out.

Came here with a buddy on a late Saturday afternoon. Food was average, service was below average and they overcharged my credit card. Not sure if it was intentional or not, but it demonstrates either sloppy work and/or the willingness to mistreat customers. Not returning to this joint.

This small neighborhood lounge in the revived historic South Seattle neighborhood of Columbia City is awesome. They serve up great food and stiff drinks here. I like going here for happy hour for a beer and to meet the locals. This place has a small outdoor seating area which is great for soaking in the sun (during the Summer) while watching people get mugged at the Bank of America ATM down the street. Haha, just kidding. That would've been the Columbia City of the past. Friendly people go here and there are great local businesses in this fun and eclectic community.

Incredible food, great, friendly staff, lovely cocktails and lovely locally sourced food and sandwiches. I really don't know what more you'd want.

Loved Lottie's! I came here last night for the first time for dinner with a friend. I'm super familiar with this neighborhood & had always been curious of their food. I had the Turkey Chutney sandwich with a side green salad & it was soo good!!! I was teetering on hangriness & was so satisfied with my meal! The space itself is cozy and has a divey bar feel. Only complaint is I had to ask for water a few times. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu soon!

Lottie's is our neighborhood bar (even though its about 3miles from home). Awesome food, excellent drinks (good wine, lots of good beers (incl Belgians) and an amazing vibe in this old building. Great breakfast too! A true mix of people all just hanging out and having fun: men, women, black, white, hipster, conservative, young and old...just about doesn't matter what you look like, it seems everyone just likes hanging out together here.

I love Lottie's! My friends and I often come here on Sunday mornings to catch up. We all love it. I'm always confused as to why Geraldine's is so crowded and Lottie's is so empty in the morning! Oh well, my room and food for us :) I usually order the vegetarian breakfast sandwich with grits (amazing). Last time I ordered the French toast (equally amazing). Staff is friendly, and food is prompt.

I like the IPA's and the Bloody Mary's. Favorite place to hang in the neighborhood. The staff and their service is great too.

We were in the Columbia city area for brunch but did not want to wait in line at Geraldine's so yelped Lottie's. When we walked in, no one talked to us or greeted us or anything. So we just sat ourselves down. Someone came and took our drink order, then our order. From the point of order to point food arrived was 40 minutes... I was starving. The food was pretty good and since it was made fresh (probably why it took so long), BUT they need to open a window or something! There was no ventilation so I was dying from the smoke and then reeked when we left the place. I had the breakfast sandwich and bacon Mac and cheese. The sandwich was superb with the garlic aioli and the poached egg was perfect. The Mac and cheese has no bacon in it, just on the top so not really bacon Mac and cheese... Overall food was good, service was okay, but could improve on timeliness and open a window. I didn't wanna walk out of brunch smelling like oil the whole day after.

I had a serious but brief affair with THE BEST PANCAKES OF MY LIFE at Lottie's recently. Chocolate pancakes (NO WAIT, it gets EVEN BETTER) with whipped cream, fresh strawberries and...... wait for it......... GUINNESS SYRUP!! Me and those pancakes are going steady now, I'd marry them if they'd keep them on their regular menu, I swear.

I've only been here once, but I was lucky enough to be there with a local regular on a night pleasant enough to hang out in their outdoor seating area, which has to be pretty nice when the weather is even warmer. It appears that I attended on an odd evening and I was lucky that we we were intially able to utilize the chairs outside - a hour or so into my visit, a large group of ill-behaved college age kids who had been driving the regular patrons and bartenders crazy decided to take their drunken freak show on the road. Lottie's has lovely 'tenders (hot tattooed chicks much?), good drinks (I love it when you ask for an unfamiliar drink and they let you taste test it to perfection, like they apparently did for my companion before I arrived), friendly patrons and a low-key vibe that I can definitely appreciate when I just want to hit up a bar for a Stella in my hoodie and a pony tail.

We walked over to go to Gerladine's Counter for Brunch around 11 on a Saturday. Apparently, everyone else thought it was a good time to go for Brunch too. My dining compainion didn't want to wait, so we walked across the street to grab some food and drinks at Lottie's. Boy was I glad we did! I mean, I am sure Gerladine's is quite delicious, and I definitely plan on going back, but I really did love my Brunch at Lottie's. We both started with a beer, because, well, why not? They have a typical bar food menu full of burgers, sandwiches, and what not. But they do special Brunch specials on the weekends. The menu changes, not sure how often though. I went with the chillaquilles, and despite this not being a Mexican restaurant, it was quite delicious. The eggs and beans were just ok, but it didn't matter much since the chillaquilles was so delicious. My wonderful dinging companion loved her scramble with some field roast. They are very vegetarian friendly. I am not vegetarian, and I loved my dish. It's a cute little neighborhood spot in Columbia City, with good service, and lots of locals. I will definitely be back, as often as possible!

Lottie's Lounge is the "Cheers" of Columbia City. Everyone there greeted each other by name. I was the odd stranger girl out. But knowing this was the gathering spot for neighborhood regulars, Lottie's Lounge cool factor increased. After my excursion at Bike Works, I decided to head over to Lottie's. I did some research beforehand and found out they had a happy hour from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. I love me some happy hour! I walk in and find myself a seat at the bar. Lottie's is small, perfect for solo diners or duos, great for intimate conversations. The bartender greets me quickly, asks for my ID, and asks what I'd like to drink. I ask for a menu and notice the happy hour prices are $2 wells, $1 off domestic bottled beers, and $2 off food. Sweet. I took a peek at the menu and decide to go with the Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich with a side of pasta salad. The menu proudly boasts they use bread from Columbia City Bakery and as many fresh vegetables as they can from the Columbia City Farmer's Market. Way to keep a sustainable community, Lottie's! After a few minutes my food arrives. My sandwich is small but I did get a heaping helping of pasta salad. I observe the sandwich before digging in and notice the bread crumbs surrounding my eggplant. Thick and crunchy. I take a bite and its just how I thought it would be. There was an even mix of tomato sauce and cheese. Nothing overpowered the other. The bread was heated thoroughly and was soft and crunchy in all the right places. The pasta was fairly basic. It had feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and onions. The bartender checked in on me to make sure I was doing fine. I finished and asked for my bill. The total for a Bud Light and my sandwich was $8 and change. What a deal. I enjoyed my time at Lottie's. It is a laid back bar with a fantastic happy hour with great food.

Great cocktails, awesome selection of bourbon, good food, friendly staff. They are always packed. This is everyone's favorite bar in Columbia City.

Well, it should be said Lottie's DID provide one of the more memorable moments of our weekend, but it was for all the wrong reasons. We were caught in Columbia City, and in need of sustenance, enter Yelp. Most times, I'm not let down, so when I saw favorable reviews for LL, I led our crafty crew through their doorway. FIRST MISTAKE: We should have grabbed a table outside, because I'm sure the weather would have left us feeling much more sunny. DOWNHILL & DOUBLE TAKES: We scanned the place as we walked in and grabbed a table for four toward the back....we didn't know it was right next to a stage. We found that out about 5 seconds later, because the rough and haggard musician must have followed us in, syncing his steps and shadowing us to not raise attention. He was followed by his groupie/agent/bouncer---this weathered ole lady was obviously already three sheets. She was whoopin', hollerin', and making requests as they both followed us in to our table. She was a happy drunk though. It was just awkward to be the only audience for these two as this guy belted some classics practically right in our ears---we gave some claps & quiet chuckles, but no tips. He actually wasn't that bad after we gave him a chance (and after a few "drinks"). In a perfect world, we probably shoulda just baled at this point. We gave up on eating. We thought we'd give this joint the benefit of the doubt and grab a drink before splittin': ANOTHER ERROR. When our server arrived we made our orders. Since this place had an extensive list of Bloody Marys, three of us went for some BMs. :) My girlfriend needed a bit of a kick (she didn't have ear plugs), so she asked for extra shot of vodka in hers. "We can't do that." [Perplexed looks all around!! ] "Huh?" The server then tried to go all mathematical on us and talk about how the ratios would be all off and the drink wouldn't be right. [Enter an awkward confused silence] We gave a group "whatever". We just wanted to get outta here at this point. Now remember, this conversation was screamed since we were right next to the entertainment. Throughout our visit, some of us tried to ask the server a question as she walked by our table (which was surrounded by a field of empty tables), but she would give a look like she heard, and keep on walking. Once again, we'd just give a group laugh, and "Really?!". Then were the drinks. My brother's Makers Manhattan was adequate, although the cherry garnish looked like a big gray booger. As for their signature Bloody Marys... ...they pretty much sucked. I mean, if we wanted spicy V8's, we coulda went to the 7-Eleven down the street. So, they don't like customers making suggestions for adding alcohol (something we would have paid for), but apparently, it seems like they don't even have alcohol in their Bloody Mary's. We imagined that the three shots for each of our drinks quietly sat at the bar looking around---waiting to be drunk by someone. At this point, we downed our V8s in unison *wishing we had ear plugs*, and then split the scene. The rest of the afternoon consisted of rehashing the comedy that is Lottie's Lounge.

Lottie's Stiletto fixed what was wrong with me. In preparation for our up coming trip to the Dominican Republic my family is taking the oral typhoid vaccine. Doesn't bother my husband. Gives my daughter gas (she farts and yells safety and giggles - so she's actually really enjoying her doses). Me? I'm bent over, sick, fever, chills, and weirdest of all, my lymph nodes are KILLING me. My armpits hurt when I walk. But Lottie's Stiletto fixed me right up. Bourbon muddled with oranges. Medicine. But in a good way. It even gave me an appetite for a delish sausage panini and a cup of spicy Thai veggie soup. Tomorrow we take our last doses and tomorrow night you'll find me at Lottie's having my medicine.

Yum muy myu!!! I don't care how you spell it, the boozes is real goodes here's. Plus Nora is a real sexy-hot-attentive wait-woman!!! I can dig it. I had Tuaca and Pike Amber which obviously makes me very happy!

Close quarters can result in listening to funny conversations around you, or, maybe you're the one having funny conversations and people are listening to you here ;) If you're into creative cocktails, there aren't very many choices in Columbia City and Lottie's is a good choice even if it was in a more competitive neighborhood. Last night I had a drink with the base being a vodka made from apples instead of potatoes or beets. I initially shied away from the idea of it, but I was assured that I wouldn't be drinking an appletini. The vodka itself is lightly imbued with the taste of apples which made all the difference in the world. You have a fan in me. I've only had snacky food here, like the hummus plate or nuts. But my friend is cuckoo for cocoa puffs breakfast-wise. I'll need to give them a shot but since I associate them with cocktails, it'll be hard for me to mentally make the switch to come during breakfast hours. The service is very friendly here; and are interested if you like your drink or not. I appreciate that since the cocktails are around $9. But, they are worth it; no doubt.

Lottie's is the halfway point if you're riding your bike from Pioneer Square to Renton. And what better way to celebrate the halfway point of that marvelous exercise than stopping for coffee or... I dunno a glass of Hennesy? Back before I knew any better, I rode my bike from my apt in Pioneer Square to my old job in Renton. I remember making it up the hill and looking around in Columbia City wondering where the eff was I? I wandered into Lottie's for some coffee and decided to stay. I live there now. No, just kidding I don't. One of my favorite bartenders who used to work at Studio Seven now works mornings there during the week. Nice to wander over to CC and chat with her. Or head in for a late nightcap on my way home from wherever I was earlier on the weekend.

Lovin' Lottie's Lounge... that's what I was doing last weekend. I unexpectedly ended up there two days in a row. Saturday night I met some people and enjoyed reasonably priced yet quite stiff drinks and the company of friends. Taking a break from my aforementioned quite stiff yet reasonably priced drinks I sampled one of their signature Golden Girls themed drinks, the Bea Arthur if I remember correctly. Incredibly sweet, but interesting flavors like elderberry make it worth tasting. Sunday morning I ended up back at their Bloody Mary Brunch, not because of how fantastic and delicious it sounds, but because I consumed a few too many beverages and left my camera at the bar. Luckily they snagged it for me the previous night and I was able to smile at my Cool as a ... Mary (bloody mary with cucumber infused vodka) and not drip tears into it. Had a little breakfast while I was there. Bagel with a nice spread of cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, and capers. I'm not sure if it's every morning or just the one that I was there for, but by 1:30 they were out of quite a few menu options. I left with a good meal in my stomach, the spice of a bloody mary still kicking around in my mouth, my camera in my hand, and the smell of their kitchen on my clothes. Yes, my friends, I was lovin' Lottie's Lounge.

Did brunch on a Sunday. First strike: on their rotating menu (which is pretty small to begin with), they were out of about 1/3 of it. And they only told us when they came to take the order, rather than when they gave us menus, so we had to make a series of gametime decisions. Second strike: they came back and said in addition to all the other outages, they were out of potatoes, which were the side for two out of our three orders. "We can only do what we can do" said the not-at-all-apologetic, very inattentive waiter. Third strike: portions were small and only arrived after someone walked in with bagels and bacon - that's right, to even make some of the few not-sold-out dishes, they had to go grocery shopping. As noted by others, the service is bad. Food was decent but small. We live close by and still won't go back.

I don't know why crowds stand outside Geraldine's across the street, Lottie's has everything you need for breakfast: coffee, vegetarian biscuits & gravy, and a side of roma tomatoes with fresh basil. You can order regular biscuits & gravy, along with other breakfast dishes made with eggs, meat and cheese, but I don't eat any of those food groups. Thus, I don't care. The staff is still learning how to find its synergy, but that's easy to forgive. After all, these things take time.

The french 77. Most DELICIOUS cocktail ever!!!!!!! It's crushed lemons with ice, strawberry vodka, some syrup, and champagne.... served super chilled in a martini glass. It tastes like strawberry lemonade at its best. My friend had the watermelon martini. It was not fake nasty watermelon... it was actual watermelon puree and it was very yummy as well. The art in there currently is a bunch of these octopus paintings.. they are so fucking cool! You would have to see them to really appreciate how creative and amazing they are. The bartender was lacking in the personality department.. but he did make a mean drink! That for surely makes up for it. The overall vibe of this lounge is very chill. There is a little bit of room out front for outside seating. Good for smokers. Or non smokers. I will be back!

Lotties is in my neigborhood so I end up there quite a bit. Their brunch is really delicious. They have a different theme every weekend so its always a pleasant surprise to see what you'll get to feast on. Their infused vodkas are also quite delicious. Finally, I have to say that as a woman, there are very few bars in the world that I feel comfortable to walk into by myself and enjoy a solo meal or cocktail. Lotties feels very safe and comfortable and I really respect the owner and staff for creating that type of vibe.

How I heard of this place: My friend Sadiq used to frequent Lottie Mots when it was a coffee shop about eight years ago. I found out that it became Lottie's Lounge about seveb months ago while house-sitting in the area. After trying it once just a few months ago, I had to find another opportunity to go back. Type of cuisine: Soup, salads and sandwiches. Ambiance: Pub-style settings with bar seating and tables and chairs crowded together in close proximity in a small, dark space. The windows surrounding the restaurant help to let in daylight, without having to avert your eyes due to the brightness of the light. What I ordered: On my recent trip in May, my dining companion and I ordered the baked brie ($8.50) with the addition of sausage on the side ($2). For our late night dinners, I ordered the B.A.T. ($8.50) - crispy smoked bacon, arugula and tomato with garlic-shallot-sage butter on Columbia City Bakery bread and my dining companion went with the roast beef dip with provolone ($8.75) - thinly sliced roast beef with melted provolone and grilled onions, accompanied by a mushroom au jus for dipping. We were each offered a side selection of which I chose the five pepper veggie chili and my dining companion went for the pasta salad. On this occasion, we had seven diners. Our youngest diner went with the bowl ($5.50) of five pepper vegetarian chili. Two couldn't take their eyes off of the ham, brie and apple sandwich ($9.50 each) - only one had to substitute turkey for the ham. Both ordered a side green salad, one with green goddess dressing and the other with balsamic dressing (normally $1 extra, but since they were out of pasta salad it was a free side!). Two others ordered the B.A.T. ($8.50 each) I so thoroughly enjoyed on my last visit. One opted for the side of mixed greens with blueberries, blue cheese crumbles and candied walnuts. The other selected the potato-sausage soup of the day with crostini. The last two of us ordered the turkey and bacon sandwich ($8.75 each) with herbed chevre cream cheese. I ordered the plentiful and beautiful mixed greens with green goddess dressing and my compatriot ordered the tomato-basil soup of the day with crostini. What I loved: On this occasion, I loved the mixed green salad the most! The blueberries were a smashing hit! The candied walnuts and fresh blue cheese crumbles perfectly complemented the green goddess dressing. It was a perfect end meal to a gorgeous Seattle summer day. Why I loved it: The space is great for dinner or a late-night snack (full menu served until 11:00 p.m. daily) that satisfies, while you are served by friendly staff and entertained by passerby and handfuls of people streaming into and out of the lounge. Cost: Low to average ($6.25-$9.50 for a sandwich and side, plus $1 off during happy hour)