Hi Spot Cafe may be the most popular spot in Madrona for brunch, which is completely understandable. It's delicious! My friend and I came here for brunch while in the area, and we had a great time over yummy food. I don't brunch often, but HI Spot Cafe made me question why I don't brunch often. The food was delicious in a craftsman home, with a lively setting and friendly staff. We came here on a late morning on Sunday, which was of course, peak hour for brunch. For the two of us, we waited for half an hour. But not to fret, at the entrance is a full coffee bar where you can order a drink and sip on caffeine while you wait. I ordered the biscuits and gravy, which was fantastic. I'm always on the gravy train, but this gravy had a kick to it with the spices, which I really liked. It was way better than your average, country gravy. The biscuits were soft and buttery and the poached eggs made a sauce after breaking the yolk. Perfection! Unlimited drip coffee for the win. Overall, if you're looking for a brunch option in Madrona, Hi Spot Cafe is a dependable and solid option for just that. read more

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Overall, it was a cool experience and the food was delicious! I dropped my rating due to slow service (including waiting for a table), and steep prices. I'm aware that Hi Spot is located in Seattle, so everything is a bit more expensive, but most of the entrees didn't seem like it came with $20 worth of food (almost every entree was $18.50 - $21). However, the restaurant is retrofitted inside an old house, and I absolutely love house-restaurants! It's a very cool vibe inside, and there's even a covered outdoor patio during warmer weather! TL;DR: awesome venue with delicious food, but slower service and steep prices. read more

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We had the breakfast burrito, huevos a la Mexicana, full house, and sammy sue. All super good. Great coffee and service, once we sat down. We had to wait nearly an hour but I think that may have been because we got there 20 min after open and they had seated the first round of people. We got coffee and sipped while we were waiting which was nice. read more

Came here as a group of 5 around 1 pm on Sunday and didn't have to wait (although we sat outside!). I ordered the chorizo scramble and it was good. Nothing to write home about but a nice spot/area to drop by and catch up with friends. read more

Hi Spot Cafe - Chorizo scramble - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really good food! Everything we had was delicious and I was very impressed. Their patio is dog friendly (I called to confirm and there were 3 other dogs on the patio while we were there). The service was great even though they seemed a little short staffed and everything came out quickly. The ambiance was nice because the patio was covered and heated but we had enough space between us and other tables and dogs. Inside it actually looked a little more cramped as the tables are inside a remodeled house. Would def go again and bring our pup! read more

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The staff here were all very kind and the interior is really charming. It has a cozy feeling. The food was good!! The French toast could've been a bit sweeter and my friend said the avocado toast was missing an ingredient that they couldn't put their finger on. Our hot drinks of a hot chai and London fog took 30 minutes to come out. Other than that, the food was delicious!! read more

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Kind of disappointed with the service: after walking in, the server didn't bother to ask us if we would like to sit outdoors or indoors. It's a sunny day in Seattle (which is rare), so we had to request and insist to ask for a table at their patio. The tofu scramble wasn't what I expected, I make tofu scramble every morning so expected it to be more like a scramble similar to Cafe Flora with nutritional yeast and tumeric to make it more eggy/egg-like. Honestly, I would have preferred the midday menu and coming for a 2 pm late lunch, I'm kind of surprised that only the breakfast menu was offered so despite that the eggs and salad was okay, it wasn't amazing. And I would have chosen a better meal off their midday menu. They also forgot my Bloody Maria and seems like they expect us to order right away once we were seated? After asking whether we can have a few more minutes to take a look at the menu, they took probably 15 minutes to come back to take our order (longer than we expected since we were hungry). I'm not sure if we'll be back. Staff seemed overworked and perhaps we'll have a better experience if they're not understaffed? read more

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Food is bland - the least they could do is salt it. The hot toddy should, at the least, have a good ratio of lemon & honey. My hot toddy ended up being hot lemon water with a shot of whiskey. The service was unacceptably hostile. Lexy is a waitress that can't be bothered to be passive aggressive - she is just openly, aggressively, hostile. She should not be in the hospitality business because she is missing basic conversational manners. As if that were not enough, she has zero waitressing skills. She forgot to bring out food out when it was prepped resulting in the food coming out to the table cold. She couldn't balance the bowl of soup when she brought it out, resulting in the contents spilling into the plate. So your soup will come to you, half spilled into the plate at the bottom, making you feel like you're eating pig slop and making the bottom of the bread soggy. She got the order wrong too - giving us fries as sides with both breakfast items instead of fruit with one and fries with one. When we reminded her about the side of fruit, she rolled her eyes & said "wow". When I asked her for 1 more box to pack up leftovers, she asked "what are you trying to pack up?". When I itemized the 3 items in 3 boxes, once again there was a frustrated "wow, really". I do not understand how she got this job, but she deserves to be fired. The ambiance is sub par - feels crowded but not cozy, the place feels really dated and lacks all warmth/charm that you would expect from a pricey cafe. Cheaper "hole in the wall" places in U District/other parts of Seattle are friendlier than this. read more

What a cute little brunch spot this is! The service was fantastic, really nice, attentive and speedy. The food was good. I'd definitely come back. read more

Hi Spot Cafe - Breakfast tacos (minus 1 that I already ate!) - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here on a saturday around 11:30 and waited only 10 min for a seat for 3. Got seated outside and it's nice and covered with heaters (which weren't needed). The food was super yummy with good size portions. It is cool that the downstairs cafe is open to the public, however that seemed to slow down drinks to the customers dining. Also, someone in my party asked for a side and it never came. But other than that the food is great and the vibes are nice! Would definitely come back. read more

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We were looking for a brunch spot to take friends and stumbled upon Hi Spot. We put our name in and waited about 20min but it was prime brunch time on a weekend so it was expected. The food was delicious with tons of great options. Everyone had a hard time selecting because they wanted to try so many things. I had the breakfast burrito and it was delicious and huge. The coffee was great and they kept refilling which I love. There is indoor seating and a patio but the patio has a roof and heaters so it's really an all season space. The staff were phenomenal. They were friendly and accommodating and their service stood out. Lots of people are nice and friendly, but the person who helped us just left me with a good feeling and like she was glad we were there. read more

Simple, not bad not great. Stopped in here with family for a quick bite. The bathroom situation isn't the best but I understand the layout of the house. read more

The inside of this place is definitely an old house. It's a pretty cool vibe and due to the layout each room feels pretty intimate. If you're going on the weekend be ready for a wait. The food is excellent. Tastes extremely fresh and clean. The service was rock solid. I would definitely recommend. Cheers! read more

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Came here on a Sunday at 11:30 to brunch with four people. It was lightly raining, so we opted to wait for an inside table (despite the nice covered porch with heaters, the light rain coming in sideways meant apparently the food still got wet). It did take a while to seat us, but it was pretty busy. The main dining area is on the "second" (kind of a half) floor so if you're not great with (a small number of) stairs, I wouldn't recommend this one. The time between ordering and getting the food felt a little long. Not sure if it was actually, or just because we were hungry? But the service was definitely a little slow. And someone at our table drained his water glass and didn't get a refill until the staff with the water pitcher passed us several times. We shared The Round-Up and Sammy Sue. The food was delicious! I really enjoyed the creaminess of the scrambled eggs + goat cheese; the fruit cups were great. The Sammy Sue had such a great soft sourdough, although a little messy because the fried egg was already cut. Potatoes were good too. They forgot my bread as part of the The Round-Up, and were quick to pop in new ones when I asked... and the new ones never showed up either. I noticed a pile of untaken bread in their oven, cooling and sitting there, for the entirety of our meal. No one really checked up on us until we were done with our food, so I didn't ask a third time, and by the time we were checked in on, I no longer wanted the bread (just the check and to pay). So... the service was a little scattered for sure. But the food I did get was great! I don't think this would be my first choice based on the experience, but I'd be happy to go again if someone else chose it! read more

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The food was great and so was the fresh fruit. It's adorable inside and the staff are really wonderful. Well lit nice space for breakfast. read more

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Had breakfast twice while in town visiting Seattle. The food was very good tasting with nice portions. The staff were helpful and friendly. We would definitely be back the next time we are in Seattle. read more

I've been here several times over the years, so I figured it's a good time for a review. The food is really good (we've only had breakfast items)--shout out to their delicious pico--but a couple things keep it from being worth 5 stars for me: 1. The place is *really* dirty. While I acknowledge that they have an "Excellent" food safety rating, I find that I enjoy my food a bit more if I don't stare too much at any particular spot inside. The ceiling fans and light fixtures are caked in years of thick dust and grease, and the walls and trim are generously caked with brown splatter. Cobwebs adorn the walls near the ceiling. Today, the baked goods display case had a good amount of fruit flies all over the bread. This morning I was sitting at the small table near the window waiting to be seated, and I accidentally got a good look under the espresso machine, which wasn't very appetizing. And speaking of of the espresso machine... 2. Their coffee service is incredibly inefficient. If you go on a busy day and order a coffee drink after being seated, do not expect to get your drink before getting your food. This was the second time we got our coffee at the same time as the check (30 min after ordering coffee and food), and we had to take it to go. I also witnessed a larger family with a young boy that had ordered a hot chocolate with his breakfast. The drink never came during the breakfast service, and when he went to ask the barista for his hot chocolate, she asked him to wait in the 7+ person line. He finally got it as his family was leaving the restaurant. read more

Nice cozy cafe with great breakfast/brunch choices! There was a waitlist during the weekend, so make sure to come earlier if you don't mind waiting. read more

Super cute and trendy coffee and breakfast spot. We went on a Saturday around 10 and it was packed so be prepared to wait. Food was good, came out fast. I had the best iced blackberry tea I've ever had. Really delicious!! There is only street parking but it's in a very cute area with lots of shops. read more

Hi Spot Cafe - Chorizo omelette - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This chorizo scramble really saved me from what could have been a bad hangover. They really don't skimp on the chorizo which I heavily appreciated, and you can use the tortillas to make tacos if you wanted! The green sauce was also the perfect addition. (Also get a biscuit on the side- they're delicious!!) It was PACKED on a Saturday morning (11am) but we honestly didn't wait too long, the wait goes by pretty quick! And you get your food quickly too. Definitely a busy spot inside, a lot of tables and a lot of people so as long as you're not looking for a quiet place to brunch , this was great! read more

Hi Spot Cafe - Chorizo Scramble - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was my 2nd time at the Hi Spot Cafe, returning after about 5-7 years in between visits. Breakfast (brunch) menu only on the weekends. Every table was full with about a 10 minute wait to be seated on Sunday 12n - which I took as a good sign. Place was a bit dirty; typical greasy spoon type diner food, served in a multi-story house converted into a restaurant. Food was fairly good with large portions, but nothing stand out. Service was kind of absent. Someone took our order; and dropped off our food but left before I could ask for hot sauce or more coffee. After we finished eating we had to flag someone else down to get the check. Not in a rush to go back anytime soon. read more

This is my favorite place in the whole world. I've been going here since I was little and I come back every time I'm home from school. The inside is beyond adorable and the service is lovely! Occasionally a drink doesn't come from the cafe part but it's no issue to me! The food is great and comes pretty speedy! I'd say they have something for anyone. read more

Excellent food and great service. I used to go here all the time but do no live close to it anymore. All food items are fresh.

I think this place was decent but slightly pricy for what it was. There's nothing interesting on the menu, most of it are a variety of a scramble. What we got was good but not great. You wouldn't take visitors here or anything. One cool thing was the interior of the restaurant, I think it's just someone's old house they turned into a restaurant. Also service was pretty quick, table turnaround is decent so you don't have to wait that long to eat. We actually came here after waiting 75 min at Fat's and giving up, so that was much appreciated. read more

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We have been going to the Hi Spot Cafe for close to 10 years and have always had a good meal and experience. However this time that changed. We were enjoying breakfast and finishing up when who I assumed was the manager or the owner came up and asked how things were going and then proceeded to tell us to wrap it up and leave so they could free up the table. I have never had any restaurant come up and ask us to leave before so to say we were a little blow away is an understatement. Further more our food came out cold and when we let them know that after being asked to leave the gentleman came back with some smart ass comment. Needless to say that will be our last time there which is very unfortunate. For some reason that day basic customer service was forgotten about. read more

Cozy, homey Sunday brunch spot with outdoor and indoor seating. Came here a couple times on the weekend. Street parking was easy to find. My go-to is the Full House because you get a little bit of everything (savory and sweet, eggs and French toast with either fruit or salad). I ordered the Roundup which is a solid light option if you don't want anything heavy and if you like goat cheese and chicken. Kind of bland. I wish I'd asked for more maple syrup on the French Toast. I liked the orange almond butter - it was original. Vibes are chill and lively. read more

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A sweet little cafe that's right at home in its suburban neighborhood. The size of the place is actually surprising - between an outdoor patio and an upstairs area, it seems like it could hold a larger number of people than were there casually dining alongside us for breakfast. I'd heard this place is well known for their breakfast burrito, so we got it. I'm not going to diss what was a fine burrito, but it definitely lacked the flair of its SoCal counterpart. They just don't make Mexican food elsewhere like they do here. I got the oatmeal and it was fine, with lots of little goodies on the side to add in for a delicious crunch or an added bit of sweetness. Good coffee. Better hot chocolate. Novel outdoor seating and nice servers. It's worth a look. read more

This place is a little cute joint in Madrona. It looks like a little house turned into a little restaurant and cafe. If you don't want to sit down to eat, you can just grab a pastry and coffee. If you do choose to eat, the staff is super friendly. There may be a wait in the mornings, but it's well worth it. They have various menu items, and all of them sound so good. I got the chorizo scramble. The eggs were so flavorful while being mixed with potato, chorizo, and cheese. Every bite was perfect. My friends got some other plates, which they very much enjoyed. Theirs came with a nice big bowl of fruit which looked amaZing. Great spot! read more

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We went here on a Saturday morning for breakfast, and it was packed . Super cool restaurant set in an old Victorian style home . Food was amazing , and bloody Mary's were phenomenal!!! read more

Just waited to be seated for an eternity while the girls behind the bar bantered and ignored me. They weren't even working. I eventually walked out and one sarcastically finally acknowledged me- "byyyeeee". read more

Charming, quaint, warm and welcoming...Hi Spot Cafe is the perfect spot to grab a coffee and pasty or sit down for an incredible brunch! read more

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Average diner food. Nothing made us go yummmm (had the breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito). Tiny tables and very loud on a Sunday afternoon. Service below average. Lots of water refills but no one to take your order or your money. Probably fine for a neighborhood spot, but not worth traveling for. read more

Been here a few times. Service was amazing the first time when we sat outside. But since then it's gone down. Second time we visited we only got our coffee just before our meal because I had to walk towards the coffee bar to just see a mgr recognize he placed the order with us and it had been 20min. Somehow it always takes someone 10-15min before they take are drink order , than another 10. Third time I think the girls name was Mattise, No one where's a name tag nor introduces themselves so it's hard to tell. Had to wait 20 min before getting up and looking for our server , who was doing nothing but chatting it up with her coworkers and ask. Gave it a shot for the third time to see if service would be like the first but nope. ‍ best to eat at the little cafe on the corner. Also tried the food and was disappointed too, probably the only think good on the menu is the ruban. Had a breakfast burrito and it's had to tell when I just ate as they're very little eggs. read more

Hi Spot Cafe - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a perfect spot for breakfast! The place has a front coffee counter area as well as a sit-down back area. We easily got a table for two around 11AM on a Monday. Because I absolutely love hash browns, I ordered the hash it out. It was an order of hash browns with two eggs. I also ordered a biscuit to substitute with the side of toast. It was such a delicious order! The hash browns were fresh with peppers, onions, and some meat, maybe sausage. And the eggs were cooked perfectly, mixing well with the hash browns. The biscuit was probably my favorite though. It was so fresh and warm, and the texture was super soft and not crumbly. The service itself was great, not being too slow and not feeling like I was rushed. I'd definitely come back again because there are so many other breakfast options I'd like to try! read more

Hi Spot Cafe - Hash it out - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Enjoyed breakfast inside and had a more sustainable visit than we did during the pandemic. I had the Zorba with fruit and loved it. He had the El Pacifico with home fries, which he enjoyed yet thought the omelet was too salty from all of the capers... he only ate half (I tried it and agreed - you can actually see all the capers cooked into the egg in the photo. There were more inside). The home fries were delicious. We shared a pastry, which was delicious, with a poor of tea. I also had a Chai Latte, which was good yet not that hot. All in, a great experience for our weekend! read more

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Hi Spot Cafe is a lovely little place in the neighborhood of Madrona and it gives the vibe that it's been there forever. The house-turned-cafe serves up brunch classics and it's got a huge patio. Despite showing up an hour after they open on a weekend, we didn't have to wait long -- they seem like they run a pretty tight ship. I got the huevos mexicanos with home fries, and both were solid. Their yogurt parfait looks delicious as well. Coffee was solid, service was great. Made for a great Sunday morning :) read more

Hi Spot Cafe - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Soooooo good. This food was scrum-diddly-umptious. The food tasted fresh and the servers are genuine and super friendly. The food was great! Never did I have a curry eggs Benedict. It was SO GOOD. The flavors were balanced and the drinks had a nice kick to them. There was a wait when we got there but it was absolutely worth it. The owner, Mike, kept walk coming out and checking on us. He was extremely kind and hospitable. It always impresses me when the owner is so active at their restaurant. Would absolutely go back here. read more

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Unimpressed. It's hard to mess up breakfast food but this place gets awfully close. Service was fine but the food was incredibly lack luster. Barely warm. Bacon was over cooked and greasy and avocado toast was the worst I've ever had. Not fresh at all. Poorly prepared. Not worth the money or time. read more

I've been coming to the hi-spot for over 20 years. It used to be my favorite cafe for food, quality of service and homey atmosphere (I love that it's in a charming old house). My last few times there I felt the overall vibe was different, the service lackluster, and the food had dropped a few notches. I found out that it was under new ownership as of a couple of years ago and it shows. The previous owner was always on site-friendly, circulating, and making sure everything was running well. The service is now slow and often bordering on unfriendly, but the worst thing is that the food quality has declined substantially. A server told me that the same cooks are still working there as before, so I don't know if the current management has slacked on oversight or if it's just not true. It's no longer that go-to place, in my opinion. The coffee is still good, so that is one plus. read more

Small, cute cafe in Madrona next to a Molly Moon's! I went at 9am on a Saturday and found plenty of free parking in the neighborhood street behind it on 35th Ave. We were seated outside on the patio and the service was quick and friendly. I ordered the green eggs n'ham with a side of fruit. My friend got the French toast and an order of home fries. Everything was delicious! The portion sizes were pretty big and I'd want to come back to try more things on the menu! By time we left around 10:15am, there was a line outside. read more

Hi Spot Cafe - French Toast & Home Fries - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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