The 5 Point Cafe

A local referred us to this 24-hour cafe with great food; he was on point. We were seated immediately in this tight-fitting dual-sided cafe/bar. I enjoyed an avocado BLT, and my son enjoyed his country-fried steak breakfast. Low-top and bar seating, a full bar, eclectic and witty staff, 24-hour breakfast, excellent service, low light, somewhat loud, and a unique atmosphere. Seattle prices but competitive. 5% service fee. It definitely will be a memorable Seattle experience.

Service was great staff was friendly. Atmosphere was a little dim and dark but not much of a problem because they also were a bar/ eatery open 24 hours. Food was ok but did offer generous portions and left with a full stomach.

Great place for a bite - had to wait about 35-40 minutes for a table. Food was decent but maybe I just didn’t order the right thing? Bill was $100 for 4 people including service fee, tax and tip - we just had water to drink. Definitely came out full but probably should have ordered something different in hindsight…

This is a very decent "tavern" or "cafe" to eat breakfast or dinner or an afternoon snack with drinks. You pick it and you eat it. It's great. Although prices are a little steeper than most, it's worth it! I ordered the Mushroom and Swiss burger cooked Medium and it was perfect. I added the side salad instead of fries (trying to cut some carbs since I'm diabetic and already had the bun for the burger) plus added a cider drink. We sat outside and it was amazing. Walking distance to the Space Needle and other attractions - I mean, REAL walking distance - just a couple blocks. Easy! The service was impeccable - actually better than most places I've been before...very accommodating and fun.

I stumbled by this place one night as I didn't want to call it a night. This place is opened all day and had both food and drinks. I wanted a light snack and ordered a burger, and then find out that they served food all hours of the day. The burger was nice and simple. They also have a good selection of drinks, some on the higher price point and some standard ones.

Breakfast review only. Open 24hrs so great if you’re arriving from Europe and can’t sleep in. Great food. Eggs, hash brown and super crispy bacon. Terrible coffee. It was that ‘diner’ American coffee. I know some people like it, but given that this is Seattle I’d love to find a place where you get ‘old fashioned breakfast’ with up to date single origin coffee.

We were in Seattle for a few days and the 5 Point Cafe was near our hotel. We like to eat late, and this was the only place that was still open nearby (open 24/7). Excellent dive bar with a great vibe and entertaining staff. Portions were huge and their fries are amazing.

On our first night in Seattle, we decided to grab some food at one of the local spots near our hotel. This place was 24/7, very conveniently located and was in walking distance from our location. As soon as we walked into this very busy, eclectic diner we were instantly greeted and seated immediately. It definitely has a grungy, dive bar flair with tons of things to look at, so it kept us occupied before the food arrived. I ordered The 5 Point burger with their hand-cut fries and my husband wanted to try the fish and chips. The burger was good, the fish was okay, but the fries were absolutely spectacular. We couldn’t stop eating them. Now the real treat was the Brass Monkey pints, which I never thought I’d be a fan of beer and OJ. I’m more of a mimosa drinker, but this was definitely the worth the try.

A local referred us to this 24-hour cafe with great food; he was on point. We were seated immediately in this tight-fitting dual-sided cafe/bar. I enjoyed an avocado BLT, and my son enjoyed his country-fried steak breakfast. Low-top indoor and bar seating, a full bar, eclectic and witty staff, 24-hour breakfast, excellent service, low light, somewhat loud, and a unique atmosphere. Seattle prices but still competitive. 5% service fee. It definitely will be a memorable Seattle experience.

Absolutely, fantastic urban style spot to eat with graffiti and stickers everywhere music was just loud enough to where you didn't have to scream. Great experience great service great food. Big plates! So full and satisfied. I was so happy to see That 5Point does not use any seed oils in the deep fryer they use beef tallow a GRADE A+ place!

This is a very decent "tavern" or "cafe" to eat breakfast or dinner or an afternoon snack with drinks. You pick it and you eat it. It's great. Although prices are a little steeper than most, it's worth it! I ordered the Mushroom and Swiss burger cooked Medium and it was perfect. I added the side salad instead of fries (trying to cut some carbs since I'm diabetic and already had the bun for the burger) plus added a cider drink. We sat outside and it was amazing. Walking distance to the Space Needle and other attractions - I mean, REAL walking distance - just a couple blocks. Easy! The service was impeccable - actually better than most places I've been before...very accommodating and fun.

Though the line was long, it moved quickly. The server was brutally honest about our food and drink choices, which I appreciated. He steered me away from one of the bloody Mary's that he said most people hated. The ambiance is fun - lots of punk rock music and stickers and signs everywhere. Reminds me of an NSFW Ed Debevic's kind of.

Came here for breakfast on our way to the space needle. It was a good breakfast. Good omelettes, and pancakes and great coffee! If you are stopping in here for breakfast, make sure you know that this is more bar than restaurant. Apparently it is open really late and all of the Art on the walls has to do with drinking. There are 1 million stickers on the wall and it is a very cool, counterculture kind of place. Then also have to do good breakfast. lol Centrally located near some amazing tourist attractions. If you are well informed about the club music and adult vibe of the place, worth a try for breakfast! I am myself look forward to coming back here for a beer at some point.

Great service. Friendly atmosphere. Lots look at. The food was amazing! Definitely a must visit when you're in the area.

Great place to get breakfast. It's basically has a diner/bar environment. The staff was all friendly and attentive. I had the Biscuits and gravy. I was a little disappointed it was not hot but they was pretty busy. My wife had the oatmeal and we'll it was ooatmeal. Alooooooooha and happy eating.

Service was great staff was friendly. Atmosphere was a little dim and dark but not much of a problem because they also were a bar/ eatery open 24 hours. Food was ok but did offer generous portions and left with a full stomach.

To start my party of 3 came in on a Saturday afternoon and was quickly seated. Our server was funny and conversational, he gave us a great experience. The food here was surprising good for a bar that's open 24/7. We of course ordered margaritas with our lunch and they were a little on the sour and sweeter side. The steak and eggs were delicious paired that with sourdough toast. The ambiance of this place is what you can imagine a bar and diner combined to be like. I would reccomend this place as either a brunch spot or somewhere to come after a night out.

I stumbled by this place one night as I didn't want to call it a night. This place is opened all day and had both food and drinks. I wanted a light snack and ordered a burger, and then find out that they served food all hours of the day. The burger was nice and simple. They also have a good selection of drinks, some on the higher price point and some standard ones.

Lively bar with 24 hour kitchen for those late night cravings or early mornings nights. Maybe that's why this place gets busy. It's dark and loud inside with several decorations to look at. The menu is vast, but the prices don't match the ambiance. Pretty expensive for some diner style food. The food was nothing special to write home about either. The reason we tried it, is because it was a rec from our hotel lobby staff and it was walking distance from our hotel. It definitely the spot to go to for those late night eats, but other than that, it's not a place I would plan into my travel plans.

24/7 eclectic dive bar that locals frequent. I really enjoy the arrays of weird and random decors they have. Staffs were all very casual and friendly too. Not the best drinks but vibes were 10/10 for a dive bar. Food menu is HUGE, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at all time. Definitely wanna be back to dine here.

Visited on a Thursday for brunch with a group of 16 people. 5 Point doesn't take reservations so I was incredibly lucky they were able to accommodate us outside on the patio within 15 minutes despite how busy they were inside. Our server JP was funny, personable and he was quick to bring our requests or communicate that it would take a few minutes due to how busy it was. My team loved the food and were very happy with the menu options. The menu variety was perfect for my large team with several dietary restrictions including vegetarians and several types of allergies. The onion rings and pancakes were a fan favorite. I really enjoyed the Ruben I ordered as well.

The ambiance is adorable. If you want servics that treats you like scum and you shoule be honored to eventuality be acknowledged, come here. Better yet, if you want a diner that can't figure out what an over medium egg is and serves you hard overcooked, followed by cold, runny barely cooked eggs that will sit in the window for 15+ minutes, eat here. If you want your servers to actually respect you as they expect yoi to respect them, take your $$ elsewhere. Asking your customer if they want to talk about it and then slamming them about how you've been around for 90 years means you don't want to "talk," you want to lecture ans talk at. No thank you. I was nothing but polite and treated like scum.

Stop by The 5 Point Cafe in Seattle! Delicious food, fun atmosphere, and fabulous staff and service! We got the pancakes, grilled cheese, cheese fries, double dick burger, wings, and drinks! Everyone was happy with what they ordered and they managed to please one of the world's pickiest eaters! There is something for everyone here! Well done, 5 Point Cafe! We highly recommend this place! Excellent way to kick off our vacation while in Seattle!

On our first night in Seattle, we decided to grab some food at one of the local spots near our hotel. This place was 24/7, very conveniently located and was in walking distance from our location. As soon as we walked into this very busy, eclectic diner we were instantly greeted and seated immediately. It definitely has a grungy, dive bar flair with tons of things to look at, so it kept us occupied before the food arrived. I ordered The 5 Point burger with their hand-cut fries and my husband wanted to try the fish and chips. The burger was good, the fish was okay, but the fries were absolutely spectacular. We couldn't stop eating them. Now the real treat was the Brass Monkey pints, which I never thought I'd be a fan of beer and OJ. I'm more of a mimosa drinker, but this was definitely the worth the try!

To be honest, my very first experience was less than ideal as compared to my second one, which was so much better. First came here in 2022, when I initially moved to the city and heard it's a local spot. Problem with my first visit was we had brunch in the outside patio and during the day when you can see how dirty the place is. I highly recommend you try this place at night as the vibe changes, and you can't tell what you've actually gotten yourself into. Not to mention the vibe is so much better, feels fun as opposed to the sanitized feel you get in the day time ha ha. First time around we had brunch and it was basically on par with an iHop or Dennys but at a higher octave, loved how chill the place is a and all of their food and drink options. It was the dirty everything for me...also was new to the city so expected some level of customer service only to get none, now I know better. Second try most recently was late late at night, think we got here closer to 2am or so and the post-show, post-club folks were in here. Our order took more than 40 minutes from the time we ordered until we got it. There were a number of folks getting into it with the waiter only to storm out due to the long wait. If you're tipsy or busy chatting you won't notice how long it takes. Just order another drink..lol..You don't really visit a place like this for the customer service or the quality food, it's more for the vibe and late eats. There's not a whole lot of late late night places in the city that are super chill and this is one of them. Plus for the area, fairly affordable. Pretty sure they're short staffed and get slammed after the shows/clubs close, so expect delays. Needless to say, we're fans now, the music was good, the burger tasted better after a long night, and we barely noticed the annoying tourists screaming about their food.

Dive bar? Open 24 hours? Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner all the time? Serves excellent drinks as well? There literally is nothing more that needs to be said about this place. The food was absolutely outstanding. The drinks were great. Our server was hilarious. The signs around the place will have you rolling in laughter during your entire visit. There are no negatives, just go for yourself and have a great time like we did.

If I had looked at the reviews I probably wouldn't have stopped by this place but... Came by today for my birthday. Quick service. Definitely a different vibe, loud music, dark inside, grungy 24 hours, they let us pick where we wanted to sit Brian was the bartender / our server and honestly was wonderful. We both got the Philly with fries and for midnight it was pretty good Yes the service isn't 100% attentive to you, but go for a good vibe if you have the time Big thanks to Brian for making my night and the great drink recommendations. I rarely drink and everything was 10/10

There is street metered parking or a couple of parking lots/garages close by. Your group must all be present to get a table. There is both patio and inside seating. It was fairly busy when our group of 6 arrived but we were able to get a table right away. The service was quick and efficient, he was taking care of a big section and did it well. The food was a bit pricey for a diner but the portion size was good. The food was a bit greasy but otherwise good. I enjoyed the corned beef hash. No gluten free toast or options but otherwise it was a solid restaurant. The decor has some fun signs but unless you are drinking you aren't going to linger and hang out as they need to turn the table.

Everyone I spoke to suggested this place, in my experience it wasn't great. Asked if the coffee was good and was told "it's f***ing coffee and I drink it all day." Whether scrambled/sunny side/ omelette the eggs were prepared weird, bitter coffee with hint of grounds, and the hash browns were a crime against potato lovers. This might be a great dive bar but, pass for breakfast.

Came back for dinner, probably our fifth time here, but the dude greeting us was a real dick and was extremely rude and was cussing saying the f word. My review went from a 5 to a 1 star because of this asshole.

Heard great reviews about the place and it being voted the best brunch, we had to give it a try. We reached the place at 10 30 and were quickly seated. The service was fast and place had an old town vibe to it. The server was nice and took our order quickly and our food arrived in no time. I had omelette with hash brown and toast. This was tasty but I have had better breakfast in other places. I felt it was comparable to dennys and ihop. Worth going once but I will probably not visit this place again.

It's the local dennys of Seattle! There is definitely a market and niche for this place when you're looking for solid breakfast food at 3am but as a competing regular brunch place, this missed the mark for me. Service first of all was okay! They were super fast and responsive, but there was one thing I noticed that kinda grossed me out lol. We had a bigger group of 6 and when the server brought out all our waters, they had one glass of water fully stacked on top of and fully inside another glass of water. Either that's a lot of trust in the cleanliness of the bottom of the glass, or just carelessness. Food was okay as well. I got the salmon Benedict which comes with a hefty serving of hash browns. The hash browns itself was fine, a nice crisp on top, very thick layer of potato. The Benedict was not so fine. The egg was slightly too cooked, the hollandaise sauce was too sour (not in a good way), and the salmon was overly salty. I tried a couple bites of their French toast and pancakes as well. Pancakes had a heavy flour-y taste, and the French toast, which was probably the best thing I had, was pretty soggy. Overall, this place is okay. Pretty much exactly like a dennys. If it's not 3am, there's no reason to eat here as there are so many better brunch/lunch restaurants in the area.

One of the best dive bars in seattle! No nonsense, good drinks, and great food! Weekday evening staff are the best!

It was out last morning in downtown seattle place was open super early very cool breakfast dinner bar lol food I gotta say was alright but service was great very convient spot I would def stop by if in the area

Outstanding food and service and whimsical announcements some not printable in polite company'. Busy even weekday mornings so arrive early. They get people in and out quickly

Came here for drinks and fries! I asked the bartender to surprise me with something fruity and it was amazing. I was really impressed with this beer can chandelier. Has a divey feel and I would come back for drinks and talking with friends. Great service.

If you are heading to spend the day at City Center, start it off with breakfast at 5 Point Cafe. It is a short walk and it's open 24 hours. It feels like a place where locals go and a lot cooler than the food court at the nearby Armory. The 5 Point French toast and coffee hit the spot.

We went here on the recommendation of the hotel front desk. It was the worst meal we have ever had. Fries tasted like the oil had gone rancid. The grill must have cooked halibut because the hamburger had a fishy taste. Disgusting. The grilled cheese was limp and congealed. We took a bite and then ran as fast as we could. The restaurant itself has a cool vibe wish the food was edible. We paid over $60 and barely are anything. It was that bad.

The 5 Point Cafe is a Seattle institution--24‑hour, 90 years strong, and unapologetically rough around the edges. It's got the dive‑bar charm: juke box, bras on a moose head, and a periscope aimed at the Space Needle. The chicken-fried steak is monstrous (11 oz!), and the burgers, mac 'n' cheese, and cheese curds hit hard. Drinks are strong, portions are huge, and the vibe is 'arrive as you are.' If you love bold character, loud music, and no‑frills service, this place delivers. But if you prefer polished, quiet dining and kind waitstaff, this isn't for you.

Let's talk about the service first. Out water was not very friendly, not sure if he was overworked however he could at least say welcome. Now the food the servings could feed 2-3. A lot of food. And the most important the food was great. Ambiance-Inside you could take most of the day just reading the items on the wall.

Ok it's Seattles downtown greasy spoon but it's still open service was quick and food came out quick on a busy Saturday morning. Sat outside which was fine to watch people walk by. It's not healthy but it's the 5 point man.

Well let's start off with the employees demeanor and hospitality. Dry, unwelcoming, and looks like they're upset that had to wake up and work. Food was "OKAY" nothing to brag about. however, the price was not worth it at all. French toast, a single biscuit and gravy with 2 scrambled eggs. Was well over $70. Sonlong story short, not good, and would not recommend at all.

My only regret is trying this place the last day of our vacation. Our hotel was a 5 min walk to this location and the hotel suggested it many times. However, we kept saying we'd try it on our last day before we headed to the airport. Well that was a big mistake. We should have been dining here daily as it's open 24/7. This is the best diner I've ever been to. Great coffee and food. The portions are huge and the food comes out fast. The service was great and the inside gave nostalgic dive bar.

If you're in the area going to or from an event, good option for take out but it can get pretty busy with how close it is to the Space Needle and Climate Pledge Arena. Prices are decent and if you're looking for a greasy delight, this is the spot. Their Philly cheesteak is packed with meat, but sadly not a lot of onions. You can peppers and some additional toppings for an added fee. Their onion rings were well battered, and worth the added cost. Their corned beef hash will probably be my breakfast go to. I've never paired hash with scrambled eggs, but they made a believer out of me. Street parking can get pretty competitive, so be prepared to park a bit farther and walk. Thinking about take out? Try doing it through DoorDash to beat the wait

Overall, this was an okay breakfast place - not my top choice in Seattle, but it's definitely unique! This place is originally a dive bar - not your cute cafe that you see around other places in Seattle. But it's got some unique menu items that will attract you! I think one of their main breakfast focuses is the chicken fried steak - it's a huge slab of chicken with tons of gravy and egg + hashbrown. I shared this with my friend - definitely enough to fill us up! But their omelette and hashbrowns were great too! I think it's a bit expensive compared to other diner-like places I've been, but it's also right by Seattle center in a convenient place. I think the vibe of the place just wasn't for me - it was super loud and a bit expensive for my liking. But if you're around the space needle in search of a place to eat and drink, this place is for you! I've heard their drinks are good!

I was looking for a spot to eat with the kids but I wasn't sure because this place does have a bar. But from the reviews I read, it seemed ok and we went ahead with the fam to have a late dinner. I had the Bourbon Bacon Bleu burger and it was awesome. The tator tots were crisp and perfect. Philly Cheesesteak was ordered as well and did not disappoint. Everyone enjoyed their meal and had a great time. What an awesome place to eat! It might seem a bit small for dining but honestly it was perfect. I really think it was cause of that local feel of it all. You really could feel the welcoming vibe as soon as we entered. Even the host who sat us was cool. One side was for the 21 and over crowd and one side was for those under and just wanted to eat. Our waiter was really friendly and had us laughing the whole time. I didn't get his name but he really made the experience a great one for us. Thank you!

My first time eating breakfast in a pub, but hey, firsts can be good and this one sure was! The place was hopping and the service was spot on. And OH MY the breakfast entree called The Mess! It was possibly the best breakfast I've ever had at a restaurant. A yummy pile of fluffy eggs (mine were scrambled) atop a mess of hashbrowns, cheese, onions & peppers, with a beautiful biscuit on the side. AH-mazingly delicious Highly recommended!

Love this place. Was recommended to us. It's a bar, is a pub. Feels very much like a place where everybody knows your name. Food was great. Full menu all day. Quick service. If we had time to come back before leaving Seattle we would. Whoever runs the jukebox has great taste in music.

Food was great, prices felt a little higher then other spots but I think it was worth it. I gotta say the Mimosa came in a PINT glass. After two of those I was tipsy girl. The turkey club was ok, the wings were SO good and crispy and juicy. Poutine was a 10/10 Decor and vibe were great, loved it. Check out the chandelier made of beer cans

This place was amazing!! My husband and I stopped in one hungover morning on our vacation and had such a good time. We got seated quickly, service was fun and fast, and the food was delicious. My husband had the chicken fried steak and I had the biscuits and gravy, both were phenomenal!! The music and decor were right up our ally... next time we go to Seattle this will definitely be our go to bar/food joint!

We have walked by this place so many times. My eye has always been drawn to it. We finally stopped in. Man, what we were missing! The food is so good. Yeah, I only had the nachos, but I've been to a couple of places that can even screw up nachos! The service is spot on. Shannon was our bartender and she is super fun. Big smile, friendly...how you should be if you're going to be in the service industry (bartender myself). The staff were all friendly and willing to chat with ya. The atmosphere is just ... AWESOME. Stickers and signs all over the walls. If you're easily offended this might not be your place. Can't wait to come back!

Jack is the best, kindest, most acrobatic bartender ever! Love him! He pours my jagermeister with care.

This spot was so good! If you're looking for great food, I highly recommend this spot. The guys raved about the chicken fried steak! Ambiance is fun! Service is quick! There is a long line, but well worth the wait!

I'm wondering what the double looked like this was so thin I had more bread than anything my go back

First time coming here. We stayed at the Hyatt near the space needle and decided to walk around when this place caught our attention. We were seated shortly and sat outside. Service was a bit slow if you ask me but the server was nice. Of course there are signs that say it could take a while so it's all good. We came here on a Thursday around 11:30am. Wasn't too busy but felt like service was lagging. We ordered drinks and food. I ordered the fish and chips and they were alright. It did not impress me whatsoever. The fries didn't look so good but they were tasty. My sister ordered the dick burger and it was like a small cheeseburger from McDonalds. It didn't have any lettuce and she got a basket of fries on the side. My other friend ordered the wings but he said they were ok. Nothing special. Overall, I was happy to try this place but I don't think I'd come back after that.

How could you not love and appreciate a 24 hour spot for food and drink. Well, they have a window during the day were they won't serve alcohol due to the law. My food has always been pretty tasty, but also almost always cooked slightly longer than wanted. Not is a way it's burned, but if it were steak, I'd called it well done. Now the has browns on the other hand are the opposite. lol. I wish they were more on the crispy side than soft side. It seems like this is the only 24 place thats worth going in the area. I swear every time I've gone this place is fairly full and the wait also reflects. Even when it's not full there's always more people than I expect. The interior isn't exactly anything special. When you walk in the bar kitchen set up is more centralized and the seating is mainly on either side. No and uncommon set up in this area, but is slowly fading. I enjoy how it creates multiple dining atmospheres. One side is for sure more of a dive bar than the other. I can't say that I have ever ordered a drink at this location, but I also haven't noticed anything fancy or stand out on their menus. Their food selection is similar. Typical food food this type of set up. Luckily my food has always been fairly good for and portions are slightly larger. It isn't cheap, which is probably why is tastes decent. I always feel like I'm getting my moneys worth. I've never been blown away by the food, but I've never been let down. When nothing else is open and I need someone to make me something warm, I don't hesitate. Even when I come alone and have a long wait on food, I'm not let down. There always seems to be a decent group at the bar that I end up engaging with while I pass the time. If you're from the area, don't be surprised if you bump into an old friend or two.

5 Point Café was my go to breakfast place when I got off work there in downtown Seattle. I'd walk there every morning after work and get the best French toast I'd ever had... 5 point French Toast! I would take all my guests here to have their French toast. Their mimosas are also the best. Add a shot of peach schnapps to it for a little extra flavor and you'll think your in mimosa heaven! They are always open so I'd come here after concerts in the area and bring my friends.