Visited on a late night. Location is tucked into a business complex in SODO. The aesthetic is very industrial. The store is spacious with a garage door that I can only imagine would be nice to open on summer days. I ordered their s'mores cake. It can either come in a smoked cake or their dark decadence. I went with the dark decadence. It comes with a toasted marshmallow, graham cracker (house made?), and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a bed of chocolate sauce. This was *so* decadent. I wanted something sweet yet warm since the weather was getting cold. This would pair nicely with a warm drink which I would get next visit. Curious to try their cookies & ice cream next time. I have a few minor hiccups with my visit. One issue fell with the compostable bowl. I like that it's an earth conscious item, but also it's hard to scrape all the cake without feeling like you are going to get the bowl material scraped off with it. The other thing would their restrooms. You need to go outside the store into another door near the winery next door. It just felt a little sketch late at night. Overall, a nice dessert spot to try if you are in the area or going home after an event at any of the stadiums. read more

Hot Cakes - Sodo - S'mores - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So glad I finally got to try this place! I couldn't on my first trip to Seattle, so this time, we made it a point to come here. The chocolate lava cake was the best ever and a must-try. I also enjoyed their apple cobbler. Lastly, their tomato bisque was just perfect for the cold weather. It's very spacious inside with some items for purchase. It's in an interesting plaza that's mainly wine tasting rooms. The parking lot is pretty small and cramped. read more

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Came here for dessert and found this a great spot! Pros: + Super cute + Open Late at night + Perfect for a date night + The molten lava cakes are delicious + Fun seasonal options + Plenty of take home dessert options Cons: - Can run $15-20 for 1-2 people (which is a little pricey for what you're usually getting) - Difficult to park IG: AndTheNextAdventureBegins read more

Missed out on trying this place when I was in Seattle last year but made my way back to finally trying hot cakes and I'm so glad I did! Loved the interior and vibe of this place, really chill place to catch up with friends and grab a small bite or dessert. The employees were nice and welcoming. Got the tomato soup and it was very tasty! I came specifically for the dark decadence and all I can say is WOW! So rich, so chocolatey! And paired so well with the ice cream. The best molten lava cake I have ever had! I wish we had this back home! If ever in the area, it's a must to stop by here for a dark decadence dessert! read more

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did a full-on chris columbus with this one: didn't know where I was going when I started, wasn't sure where I was when I got there, no idea where I'd been when I left. HC-S is located in a bizarre little snack cul-de-sac in an odd post industrial area dripping noir across the midnight air early in spring. patchy fog and rainy mists rising from the warm pavement unsettle the accidental tourist as clusters of patrons hurry about in the shadowy dark, if only peter lorre were perched beside at the high top to complete the effect. feels like all eyes are on me as the pencil-thin serving girl brings out vanilla ice creams in a tall glass with a chilled bottle of boylan's free range rootbeer to tip and dribble while waiting for a connection who never shows... hard to get to, kind of spendy, hard to find my way home... other than that we're on the verge of fiveness. read more

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I love this location and I love their dry burned caramel sauce! In fact, I come here specifically for the caramel sauce. The desserts are decadent, especially the molten cakes, which come with a side of ice cream. On this last visit, I had the Spumoni molten cake with a side of vanilla ice cream with the caramel sauce topped with pistachios. It was amazing! This is my favorite location in the SoDo Urban Works where there is free parking out front. read more

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I've been to Hot Cakes - Ballard multiple times, but I hadn't tried the Hot Cakes - SoDo location yet, so I decided to check it out this time. The vibe is really nice it's close to several wineries and a pizza spot, making it a perfect treat after a wine tasting. Compared to Ballard, this location feels much quieter, which I really liked. I ordered the gooey brownie cake with ice cream always a hit and it definitely satisfied my sweet tooth. I'll definitely be back, and I really hope they bring back the seasonal Darjeeling tea cake! read more

We were looking for a dessert place in Sodo and found this place on Yelp. The restaurant is very cute with nice lighting and industrial design. We tried the hotcake flight with 3 mini ones and 3 tiniest scope of ice cream. We knew the cake would be small but didn't think that it was like one bite or so size. I can taste that the quality ingredients however for the price, the portion is unbelievably small. The scope is like thumb size. read more

Hot Cakes - Sodo - Mini cake flights - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am not much of a dessert person but because I don't consume sweet things often, I tend to really enjoy them more than I should! I have been here before it was Hot Cakes ... This location used to be some sort of a bar before...many years ago but I have to say the developers did an amazing job. There are now various wine tasting rooms, a couple of restaurants and this dessert place! Parking is in a bit of shortage though. Great service, great venue, and most importantly their molten cake was amazing. My group ordered Dark Decadence and Strawberry molten cakes and both came with the same molten cake but ice cream favors were different. We asked the server if they make their ice cream in house and they told us they source it locally. They do make their cakes and vegan ice cream in house. One thing though is their prices are very (very) expensive for what you get. Definitely not a place I would be revisiting by myself but it's a must for dessert lovers. They also serve a limited list of local wines and beers. I think they also had a bourbon as well. I don't remember it was from a local distillery or not. read more

Hot Cakes - Sodo - Dark Decadence and Strawberry Molten Cakes - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Hot Cakes in SoDo is one of my favorite spots when I'm craving something rich and a little over-the-top. They always have fun seasonal specials -- the molten cakes are amazing, but their ice cream creations are just as good. Big bonus: they do boozy treats like spiked milkshakes, which are just plain fun. They're also famous for their s'mores, which you can enjoy there or grab as a take-home kit to make later -- such a cool gift idea or rainy-day treat. A lot of the magic comes from the people making it happen. Sean Reiter, their saucier, has been there for years and keeps coming up with new flavors that somehow always hit the mark. Brittney, the head pastery chef, clearly knows her stuff , everything that comes out of her kitchen looks great and tastes spot on. The SoDo space has that cool, open, industrial feel and plenty of room to hang out. I also love their Ballard location -- smaller, but with the same great menu and friendly vibe. If you're in the mood to treat yourself, this is the place. Order a seasonal special, get a boozy shake, and don't skip the s'mores. read more

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Where do you go in Sodo after some spicy wings, a slice of pizza, or just for a good pieces of dessert? Tonight the kid and I chose hot cakes! We both got the dark decadence and I also grabbed a Blondie...sorry, a brown butter blondie...for later... The kid said that his was too much liquid and needed to be cooked more. I thought having a thin crust and decadent dark chocolate inside was incredibly delicious! read more

Hot Cakes - Sodo - Dark decadence - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Have been to hot cakes a couple of times. Definitely a popular place and it works out that this is a sit down dessert spot that is open late in the area. I do think the selection of desserts here are limited and is expensive of the quantity they provide. I've been going here for the past 5 years and it has been the same few things on the menu and the price is steep. Recommend this place for its ambiance and service. read more

We came in on a Thu afternoon, waiting for them to open at 3pm. The facility was spacious. The staff was friendly. They had free wifi. The desserts were super good and ice cream was perfect for the summer. Parking was easy as there was a parking lot. Def will go back for their Happy Hour Thu and Fri 4-6pm! read more

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Omg. What deliciousness! We happened to be next door at the seltzery place and somehow half of people had gone somewhere only to find out they were exploring the chocolate place next door. We tried the smores cookie and their dark decadence. Omg! The flavors are out of this world. It may seem like a small portion but oh wow it was a lot even for 2 adults and one 6 year old to finish ahhahaha thr decadence was so rich and heavy and indulging - be ready to share! Would be back in a heartbeat just for this! read more

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We came here as an after anniversary date dessert and it was pretty good! We did the sampler which we loved all of them besides the s'mores which was sad because I was expecting that one to be my favorite but their "burnt marshmallow" flavor had a weird Smokey burn taste, not an actual toasted marshmallow taste. But everything else was amazing! It does take bit of time for them to make if so plan on finding a seat and enjoying each others company while you wait for your treats to be made. It's definitely a cute little dessert date spot with other restaurants near by you can eat at for dinner before coming here. :) read more

Hot Cakes - Sodo - Sampler Molten cakes w/ ice cream - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went despite the bad reviews and so glad because it was delicious! We got the gooey molten cake and tomato soup and it was soooo amazing read more

Hot Cakes - Sodo - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you wanna nice place to try different, decadent desserts, then look no further! Located in Sodoworks, this place serves up hot molten cake with ice cream. They even had a chocolate chip.cookie option for those who don't like chocolate cake. I tried the sampler so I could taste three different types of molten cakes. As much I love chocolate, I found it weird that I preferred the peanut butter cup option the most. The cakes were hot and the ice cream helped with the richness of the chocolate. If you venture to Sodoworks for wine tasting and food, drop in here if you love chocolate! They will not disappoint! read more

Hot Cakes - Sodo - Sampler - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Visibly rude employees that were clearly disinterested in being at their job, or perhaps just serving my group. We were 'welcomed' with an audible sigh of exasperation and look of disgust, but decided to spend money there anyways. Desserts and drinks were great! Just won't be visiting anymore due to the uncomfortable atmosphere; they were elated when we left read more

New molten cake location alert! Pretty spacious and set in a nice area of several restaurants, aka nine pies pizza, new seltzer and wine tasting saloons etc. BUT the kicker is that they have a mini molten cake trio option! You get to try 3 different flavors and this is the missing thing in my life or atleast at this place. ONLY available here! Come and get it. The 2 ladies were super friendly too. read more

Hot Cakes - Sodo - Molten mini cake trio - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm so excited about this location. We have been to the Ballard location, but this is much closer. One thing that I was super excited to try is the hot cake flight! This is the only location that offers them. You can choose 3 different flavors, excluding the monthly special. I chose the s'mores, dark decadent, and the gooey brownbrownie. The dark decadent and gooey brownie were my all-time fave! My mother got the same with the exception on the strawberry option instead of the s'more. They are very rich, so having the smaller cakes makes them much easier to actually enjoy. My partner got the salted caramel, which was the monthly special. It was delicious, but very rich. His was full size. For the price, these are great! Again, they are rich and baked fresh, so definitely worth it! The space itself was super cute, next to wine tasting and seltzer tasting. Also, there was a pizza spot nearby as well. Overall, this is a great location, and the fact that they offer flights is a WINNER in my book. I highly recommend it! Definitely go try the flight so you can enjoy a few flavors at once! read more

Hot Cakes - Sodo - Flights and the salted caramel full cake - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Was super excited to try but we left super underwhelmed and could barely finish our desserts. The hot cake was barely a cake. Barely any crust and honestly was more liquid than anything. Only way I could stomach it was filling my mouth with ice cream first. Super disappointed especially after spending $40+ dollars! read more

Super duper disappointing my gf & I got a craving for hotcakes n drove to this location to get some we were so excited only to return home n bite into the cakes and they were completely undercooked they were liquid n not cakes at all it was literally just like eating brownie mix we didn't finish either of them it was too googy and we drove too far to go back n cry about it so im crying here on yelp.. you'd think if you only make like 3 things you could make them correctly yall suppose to be the cake masters read more

Hot Cakes - Sodo - Undercooked - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such a cute spot for some dessert! My friend and I went there on a weekday afternoon and ordered the molten cake--one seasonal and one s'more. I love the combination of ice cream with the lava cake; it tastes amazing! The servers here are friendly and give great recommendations based on your preferences. It was a bit too sweet for me at the end, but I'll definitely come back to try more. read more

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Wow. What a ripoff. Two cakes for $30 when you can get a Nine pies pizza for less. Portions are kid sized. Flavor is Good but for $30 I'd rather have Franz chocolate. Good luck. read more

If you're looking for a place for hot cakes, their Sodo location is the place to go. It's not busy, but even if it is, there are breweries, wineries, and taverns nearby. However, if that doesn't fit your fancy, they serve their milkshakes immediately after they're prepared. And maybe because the traffic is slow, but the hot cakes come out piping hot with the insides ooey gooey (don't burn your tongue!). This place will definitely satisfy any sweet tooth. read more

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I went to Hot Cakes Sodo for a small event and WOW! The owners are the epitome of hospitality! Their commitment to exceptional customer service is evident in every interaction. They made a beautiful mocktail for some of the event planners that made everyone want one. But it's not just their hospitality that sets them apart; it's the meticulous attention to detail they pour into their food. What is truly commendable is their dedication to inclusivity by offering gluten-free and vegan options, ensures that everyone can indulge without compromise. No one is left out and I LOVE THAT! I would like to add that I am not a huge "sweets" person but I ate two cookies and a sampler platter! This is an adorable shop in SODO with great parking! read more

Love this new location. It's spacious, clean, welcoming. And I tried their recent addition to the menu. Blueberry cobbler, with lemon cream biscuit. Paired with Vanilla icecream on lemon curd. The dessert screams summer. Loved the combo. The host was gracious. We ended up walking in 20 mins before close after getting stuck in a Mariners game traffic slowdown. But everything was fresh and served with smiles. Will go back for this cobbler at this location again. read more