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3.9 (1.2k reviews)
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Peanut Butter Cake
Alexa S.

No like seriously this is my death row dessert. Came in here after dinner in the area and ordered the peanut butter molten cake. You sit down and they bring it out to you. The cake comes out piping hot and gooey, pairing perfectly with the smooth vanilla ice cream. The crunchy nuts on top ROCKED as did the sauce. The peanut butter fudge was also insane. Each bite was an absolute dream come true. At first when I saw the size, I was scared it seemed overpriced. NOPE!! I would pay double for this; you cannot put a price on a dessert that changes your life the way this changed mine.

Gooey Brownie Cake
Christine N.

This was such a cute dessert spot. The vegan chocolate chip cookie was delicious and I couldn't tell much that it was vegan. The gooey brownie cake with the molten chocolate center was tasty, but it was a lot less brownie cake and much more molten chocolate. It took a little bit to get our brownie but that makes sense.

Dark Decadence
Rutuja S.

We tried the Dark Decadance and it satisfied the craving of the molten lava cake that I had but the price point seemed to steep for the amount you get. The place had great vibes and can be a great date night spot but the price just didn't make sense to me.

Dark Decadence
Amy L.

This is a common date spot for my partner and I whenever we're in Cap Hill or just wanna treat ourselves. The staff here are always nice and get our orders out quickly. Dark Decadence 4/5 This is our to-go molten cake. Darkness of the chocolate balances out the sweetness of it. The ice cream also gives a good break in flavor from the molten cake itself. I'm a big fan of the cocoa nib toffee added to the ice cream as a topping. The inside is very gooey and is on the sweeter end for me. Peppermint Shake 5/5 A very creamy shake with quality whip cream. The side of it is definitely enough for two people to share. The peppermint shake had some bits of peppermint in it which I liked, although I know some people prefer their milkshakes smooth. Milkshake felt like the right amount of sweetness. Overall, everything usually goes well but I will admit that it is a bit pricy for what you're paying, which is why I'm knocking it down a star.

Lava Gooey Brownie Cake
Megan E.

SO yummy! You will have no idea that these cakes are gluten free, lots of gluten free options. You must try the lava cakes- they are the perfect dessert for cold Seattle. Very cozy cute inside seating. They have fun chocolate drinks and coffees too.

Jaipur Chai Molten Cake
Haasith S.

This place had one of the most unique molten chocolate cakes I've ever had! Jaipur chai molten cake which worked really well! Pros: lots of options, high quality ingredients, not too sweet Cons: expensive Value: 3/5 Ambiance:4/5 Taste: 5/5 Service: 4/5

Smores...by the label...tasted nothing like it looks.
Zack R.

Chill place, good for a relaxing dessert. I got a whole collection of stuff and surprisingly my fav was the salted blonde. I'm not a fan of salted sweets generally as the fad goes, but this one worked well. I love overly sweet things so I'm not looking to diminish that, but it cuts across the flavors well. The rest...eh...OK. Lava cake was like brownie mix (don't get me wrong, I'll eat a full bowl of brownie mix, but the center wasn't hot and the price was high for what it is). Presentation was 100% insta worthy though. The smores cookie was just weird. I couldn't taste any of the standard smores flavorings but it had something odd like nutmeg or cinnamon or apricots or ginger...just an odd nuttlyish fruity flavor. I really liked the big merangue thing (forget the name), but I'm still giving 3 stars for the broad mix of quality plus the cold standoffish behavior of the cashier when I asked simple questions after mentioning it was my first time. Store was empty, I don't need the specialty coffee shop angst for a lava cake.

Gooey Brownie Cake
Thomas S.

This is a super cute place we went to on New Years, because it was one of the only places open for dessert- and I'm glad it was! The lava cakes were delicious. They were so good I couldn't even tell that they were gluten free. Each one comes with a side of yummy ice cream. Our favorite was the gooey brownie- it was fudgy and rich- but not too rich that we couldn't eat the whole thing. The dark decadent was good too but a little too sweet. Each one was $15- pricey but worth a try at least once. They also have a lot of other options, such as dessert cocktails and cookies.

Dark Decadence
gina b.

We decided to try this place for a evening dessert outing. I love that they're open late. The ambience was cute and welcoming and the staff were very friendly. It was a Monday night around 8 PM and this place was packed. But in a good way could still find a table, but lots of energy in the room. We had tea and two hotcakes with ice cream, one was a classic dark chocolate decadence, and the other was a juniper chai. Both were delicious, warm gooey and wonderful and I'd like to try the peanut butter one next time. These little cakes don't come cheap, but I thought it was worth it for a fun night out every once in a while. The cakes are good quality, and the ice cream is as well from a local creamery.

Anvita S.

Classic chocolate is the way to go. Next time I may ask for a little more well done as I prefer a little bit of lava and more cake :)

Jaipur Chai Molten Cake (Seasonal) and Plum Presse cocktail
Jackie I.

This was a perfect spot to round out the night with dessert and a drink. It was so cozy inside with the decor and the warm temperature which I appreciated in a cold and windy night. There is a large selection of desserts (the molten cakes are very rich) and drinks. There were even some savory items on the menu.

Ariana M.

Omg. I've never heard of a Lava Cake shop so when we drove past this on our Seattle trip, we kept note and came back the next day! We shared the Molten Decadence, and if we weren't sharing I think we would've been a little more confused by the price. It's pretty expensive for one order, but it's seriously so rich. I'd recommend this one for true chocolate lovers. The lava cake was more "lava" than cake. It was almost like under the top layer it's just straight chocolate sauce. Either way, we enjoyed this dessert and it satisfied our lava cake craving.

Gooey Brownie Cake
Neha D.

decadent and rich but great sweet treat. The gooey brownie was my fav, can get it with dairy ice cream if you want

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Every time we get to capital hill this is a MUST! The traditional lava cake is AMAZING! So decadent and delicious!

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Do you still have a black and white photo booth?

We do, but it has been moved to the SoDo restaurant at 3911 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98134

Anyone know the flavor of the month for November?

November is the Hazelnut milk chocolate.

Are there gluten and dairy free dessert$?

Hi Dan! Yes, we have a handful of gluten and dairy free desserts. Our Molten Chocolate Cakes are free of dairy and gluten - and you can always substitute the ice cream on the… Read more

Does Hot Cakes serve cakes and desserts to go?

Yes

Do you have gluten free deserts?

Yes! They have gf milkshakes, crème brûlée, and molten cakes. They can make their tomato soup gf also. Also several dairy free and vegan options. All are clearly labeled on their menu!

Are you open on Christmas?

Nope, closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas. Get your orders in early!

Is this a 21 and over establishment? Thanks!

Nope – we are an all ages establishment! We do serve alcohol, but act more as a restaurant than a bar. Tons of great n/a beverages and dessert drinks as well!

Which is the most popular dessert and which one is most popular drink?

Our most popular dessert is by far our Dark Decadence Molten Chocolate Cake. Popular drinks vary between the seasons but we always recommend our house made butterbeer, s'mores hot cocoa or dark drinking chocolate!

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Anchorhead Coffee is a great shop to stop by for a coffee fix. I stopped by on a weekday morning…read morearound 9 am and there a long line. Thankfully, it moved pretty fast so we were out within 25 minutes. My husband and I ordered the cold brew and the seasonal hey ube latte. The cold brew was my absolute fave of the two since it was creamy and unique. The ube latte was a solid drink, but I couldn't taste much of the ube essence. There's multiple tables inside to sit. The employees are also friendly and helpful. Prices here are a bit steep, but drinks are high quality.

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