We were searching for a good place to have dinner after watching too much Food Network TV this afternoon. Our consensus was that we needed a great Chicken Fried Steak entree for the meal. After researching a number of possibilities online we decided to give Hudson a try, never having been there before. It proved to be an excellent choice. Hudson is located in an unpretentious spot in an industrial area, where you might not expect to find either the caliber of food or service that we experienced. Both were top notch! The Chicken Fried Steak was obviously not a frozen entree from a wholesale supplier, it was prepared fresh and served on a bed of smashed potatoes, covered with a rich white gravy (which had a nice but not over the top spice bite) and with a side of seasonal vegetables (in our case roasted asparagus). The breading on the steak was nice and crunchy and tasty too. All of the food was delicious, the service was great in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. I will definitely go back to try some of the other menu choices. read more

Hudson - View out the widow from our table. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hudson is a low-key great breakfast spot. For the longest time I thought it was a bar, until a friend asked me to meet them there for breakfast. It's now one of my favorite places for breakfast in Seattle. The breakfast menu has classics, like: egg plates, biscuits & gravy, and chicken fried steaks, as well as not-so-classic, but great, options, like: breakfast tacos, a brisket omelette, and grits (would've never thought that was a breakfast item). The brisket omelette it awesome. It's super filling, there's a generous amount of moist, tender, brisket and the omelette was cooked to perfection. It's a hearty carnivorous omelette, but has a lot of good flavor - definitely for someone with a big appetite. The Francesca is a great scramble that combines classic breakfast (meat & eggs) with a nice heat. It's perfect for someone who enjoys a mild spice with there food (it's not too hot). read more

First impression coming in for breakfast on a Wednesday morning....great song selection (laid back, Appalachian meets Americana rock vibe). Great coffee. Really pleasant wait staff. Nice selection of ciders and ales. Breakfast was quite tasty. The fresh hash browns make all the difference! I'd definitely come back for brunch with friends and try more from their menu. read more

Food was good. Got it off of UberEATS and wanted no meat on mine and it came with meat so I had to waste the meal but I ate the hash brown and it was good to even the stuff with meat was great. But not eating meat so the kinda sucked. But I'll definitely have to try again and update my review then. read more

The brisket dinner held me down and would not let go until I finished. Tender, delectable, marinated in a wine sauce. This was paired with peppery mashed potatoes and topped with shoestring potatoes. POTATOES ON POTAOTES, Y'ALL. I even ate the green beans which were buttery and well seasoned (and I do not like veggies). Staff was very friendly. We also happened to be there the night of Dine Out For Life. Hudson was donating proceeds from not only food sales but drink sales as well - one of the few places to go an extra mile to help out the LifeLong AIDS Alliance. I will totally be going back. read more

My crew went here today for a safety meeting breakfast There were 10 of us they came in at opening and also another large group The restaurant only had one waitress and it look like one cook It took us probably 10 minutes to get coffee after we ordered our food I ordered the Lincoln potatoes I had had them before on a weekend or them to go they were to die for Unfortunately today the serving was smaller and I think they were left over from the day before and refried you couldn't even find the apples they were like mush as well as the potatoes I didn't even bother finishing it I may give them one more try read more

Good food, nice portions. The brisket omelette is quite tasty. The staff was friendly enough. I personally was not a fan of the Bloody Mary but maybe that's because I like it spicy. All in all good experience and I will be back. read more

I've been thinking about this since I wrote this review earlier and have something to add-- a lot of people having lunch at this restaurant and places like it are in outside sales. We spend our mornings getting our asses kicked and being treated like lepers. The last thing we want when we finally get to break for lunch is to be treated the same-- like we are some kind of burden and that's exactly how your server treated me-- it is absolutely unacceptable in the service industry to be treated like that. If you are a server in a restaurant f'ing be nice! Just be nice! Don't kiss my ass, just a smile and simple ******* human decency is all I ask. I have a lot of choices for lunch each day and after over 20 years of being on my list, and really enjoying taking people to the out-of-the-way Hudson and feeling good about it, I'm done. Very disappointing-- I'll make a note of what this place is now and say good bye to it, just like I've had to for so much of what used to make Seattle, where I grew up, the place that I loved. P.s. As you can see the majority of my reviews are positive-- I'm not just another typical whiny-ass bitch Yelper. If you don't like smiling or can't fake one the front of the house is not where you should be-- get a different job. read more

Bloody Mary Review - When you're in the Midwest, there's only one way to serve a bloody mary: with a beer back. Hudson serves their bloody mary in true Midwest fashion with Burnett's vodka, fresh limes, real horseradish, a dash of hot sauce, celery salt, and, of course, a Miller High Life beer back. With lots of pepper, heaps of horseradish, and a few dashes of Crystal brand hot sauce, this bloody mary is sharply acidic and ready for some Midwestern love. Why go? A Midwest style bloody mary. | Price: $7.50 read more

Hudson - Bloody Mary from Hudson - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really liked this place. Quaint and cozy. Had the cheesy grits (really cheesy). They don't take reservations so get there early as seating is limited. 21+. read more

It was a delight to have breakfast here. We ordered the BELT, Francesca & Eastside. The selections were good and the service was excellent. Great atmosphere for dining especially in the morning! I liked that they had a full bar too! The experience was amazing! It appeared the the other customers enjoyed Hudson's from the food to the atmosphere. For 21+ :) Enjoy! read more

The brisket omelet was great, the biscuits and gravy were decent. Overall, I'd definitely come back. The food was quite rich and tasty. And if you die while gorging yourself on their any of their excellent breakfast choices, the restaurant is conveniently attached to a morgue. read more

Went for Sunday brunch, arrived around noon and just missed the rush as most people were just finishing up. It was kind of loud at first but once it emptied out it was pleasant. Bloody Mary's were good and what a selection of drinks! Beware of the hash browns though, as they are spicy. The menu doesn't not mention this but I dug into mine and my mouth got a surprise! I looked at the bottom of my hash browns and there was a thick layer of cayenne pepper! If you like spice you'll like these. They were a bit much for me though. I would go back to try out other items on the menu. read more

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This fun little restaurant is located in the Sodo. It's quaint, kept clean, service staff is very friendly and will definitely help answer any questions. I've been in for breakfast and lunch, all meals have been fantastic. If you time it right, you can sit down for a delicious breakfast and head over to Costco before the craziness begins LOL. Definitely recommended! Tip: Order the hash browns... they are delicious! read more

Pros: Excellent Chicken fried steak (really crispy). Cons: Tiny little booth/tables that I couldn't fit into so I had to eat at the bar. Seating area is tight in general but they do have some outside seating. read more

Went here last week on a recommendation from a local. Good stuff, good portions. I got the brisket omelette and I got it because it was bigger than the chicken fried steak. Everything from scratch, and happy to stop in. read more

Hudson - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Uhm wow!! What a wonderful little gem of a place ! Came in not knowing what to expect but was so pleasantly surprised. We came in around 12 and there was a wait but the weather was nice and they allow you to grab some free coffee while you wait. It's 21 and up so don't bring the kiddos. I got the Bloody Mary special which comes with a side glass of beer, actually a great pairing. My friend got the margarita and really enjoyed it. I tried the shrimp grits and wow- the flavor was sooo deep and well balanced. My friend had the chicken fried steak and they loved it! It was huge and came with a great portion of eggs. Overall a great place with a good vibe. read more

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Had a business lunch there. Pretentious, middling service, small menu, unremarkable food, it is a bar, expensive, terrible parking, and frankly, rather ugly inside. I didn't get a stomach ache afterwards. read more

The best chicken fried steak I've ever had. And I am a Southern girl who grew up on chicken fried steak~! The veggies in that garlic and the mashed potatoes and gravy were just delicious, too. And the bartender with the red hair and big smile was absolutely a joy in spite of how busy she was! I can't wait for the patio to open! read more

Hudson - Chicken fried steak and gravy with veggies on mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Rude and hostile service today. See below. Luv the menu and brought new friends today to introduce to the Hudson and now I absolutely regret it! I was meeting 2 friends there and told the hostess it'd be about 5 minutes. I offered to wait but she sat me at an open table right away which was great. When server, Jess(?), came by she asked if my friends were arriving soon because they dont usually seat folks till everyone arrives. I told her that the hostess sat me and didn't seem concerned since my friends were arriving in a few minutes. She got a bit hostile since I wasn't going to vacate and said she'd inform the hostess for next time. My friends walked in the door not even 5 minutes later. The food was fast and well attended. When we were finishing up, we paid the check and were slowly leaving, Jess asked if we needed anything else and proceeded to tell us theres a 30min wait. Mind you, after I said goodbye to my friends and went back inside to speak to the manager, there was zero wait. The staff said the manager, Mariam, had just left. That staff member didn't ask if I needed anything and dismissively proceeded to go on to something else. I luv the Hudson but have never been treated so rudely at a restaurant in my life. I'm going to make sure this doesn't happen to any other customers again. read more

Great food, love the tuna melt, or the omelettes. The staff is friendly and quick. Normally busy but quick turn arounds. Over all a great place to grab food. read more

I went here with a friend that is fairly new to the town. We were going to go to a different cafe shop. But ended up at Hudson. Lol. I wasn't all that bummed about it. I am the type of person who loves going to brunch and trying new places. And Hudson was perfect. The staffing was amazing. They were all so sweet and nice. They kept checking up on us and are very sweet about making sure we are doing great. The food at Hudson was AMAZING! the portion size is amazingly huge. My friend and I decided to get two things and share. Which was a great idea because we both got something different and got try different types of food there. A must try is the steak omelette. So good and so much flavor. Very filling. The biscuits and gravy was amazing too! If you're a coffee drinking, you have to try their ice coffee. It's so good! read more

Hudson - Absolute yum! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a great little place to have brunch! We were lucky enough to get patio seating for brunch. I got the Hudson classic which I was super happy with. They didn't have sour dough but you get a choice of a biscuit, english muffin or white, rye and one more I don't remember. I appreciated the portion size of my meal, considering I had gone to a work out class right before. I was also super happy with the hashbrown's seasoning! Delightful! A little spicy but nothing too crazy. I was bummed out that the Hudson classic didn't come with a side of meat so I ordered bacon. Which, btw, was exactly the kind of bacon everyone likes. Thick cut slices that are just delicious! Two of my friends ordered Bloody Mary's and though I didn't have them myself, they raved about them and we're excited that it also came with a small beer. Apparently the owners are from Chicago and it's customary to do that. It was perfect for the nice 75* day. I recommend and I'll definitely be going back. read more

The food is phenomenal, but the other reviews are correct. Our waitress was SO rude. She was sarcastic and unpleasant. It's really unfortunate because although the food is great, the service alone is enough for my friends and I not to return if we ever came back to visit Seattle. read more

This is excellent place for breakfast! Terrific pancakes and bacon . And your will be cooked just like you want them to be . The crew here are wonderful and hard working. There is a very cool bar for your thirsty needs ! Plenty of parking nearby. So come on down! read more

Came here on a whim with a friend who wanted to meet between downtown and West Seattle. Not too far from either direction. Hung around for happy hour and found a seat quickly. We ordered the chicken skewers, brisket sliders, and a salmon caesar salad (not on happy hour). Food is decent, service is awesome and the atmosphere is too cool for school. Was kind of loud, but we had a nice corner table so it wasn't too hard to hear each other. The only other times I've been here was after the Kube haunted house. Fun times! read more

This place was pretty great. My friends wanted to grab some brunch and suggested Hudson's. It's a small establishment and there was a good-sized wait list, but overall, it wasn't too terrible. They offer bar seating as well as table and booth seating and we didn't have a preference, so we were seated at a booth. I ordered the Shrimp and Grits while others at the table ordered the Huevos Rancheros, Chicken Fried Steak, and French Toast. Luckily, I was able to get a bite of everything and it was all really tasty. The Chicken Fried Steak was crispy and juicy and well-seasoned. The French Toast was crunchy on the outside and it was fun to eat, though it was a bit dry on the inside. The Huevos Rancheros was satisfying and hearty; it had good flavor and the fried tortillas remained crunchy throughout our meal. My Shrimp and Grits were delicious. The grits were cheesy and the shrimp were seasoned and cooked perfectly. I asked for my eggs to be poached, which I popped over my grits, and it made for a great combo. The biscuit was flaky too and I had no problem finishing my entire dish. To wash it all down, I ordered the Manmosa (grapefuit juice, vodka, and a splash of bubbly), and boy, was it refreshing (and strong). The service was friendly but my only hesitation was the amount of time it took to get our food. The Manmosa kept me busy but if I had been starving, or hadn't been drinking, the 40 minute wait for food might have been difficult. read more

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To establish context, I first came here after an productivity-intense and mixed day at work, on a gorgeous Thursday summer evening as the sun slowly set, to meet up with a couple friends for a low key happy hour thing. For taking the edge off a day like the one I'd had, Hudson delivered admirably. It was easy to locate--just take 99 out of the city and keep going until you see it on your left. Once you're there, you'll notice--even if you' hadn't read the other reviews that mention it--that it's located directly adjacent to the morgue, a point of interest if not a point of fascination. It's not an especially large place, but considering its location that I'd describe as "tucked away from the hustle bustle of already-remote Georgetown," I don't expect it'll be attracting teeming masses any time soon. It's more of a place to stop off, perhaps after a busy day at work. The large windows allowed the natural light to flood in, which was nice during the sunset hour. In general, I'm a fan of horseshoe-shaped bars (ever since Cheers was big on TV), in order that I needn't stare at a wall of liquor while enjoying libations and bar food. Not that there's anything wrong with a wall of liquor, but there's something about having my back to the rest of an entire room that I find less agreeable than having an open view across a room. At the very least, it makes for much easier people watching. Oh, it bears mentioning that the bar stools at Hudson are immensely superior those awful bordering-on-ass-torture devices they call barstools at Smarty Pants, which shares an owner with Hudson. The bartender on the evening I went was a gregarious fellow, who introduced himself and engaged me in a little chatter once my friends had departed. I like this. He struck the right balance of friendliness such that if I hadn't wanted to converse, he wouldn't have pressed on, but at the same time he was amenable to the sort of idle chatter that one often engages in with a bartender while rounding off the day. Unfortunately, I don't remember his name, except that it was a relatively common name like Chris or Matt or something. I suspect the Hudson staff is small enough, though, that if you go there more than once and sit at the bar, you'll encounter him. Anyway, though. The beer selection wasn't especially large, but still featured a couple brews with which I'd theretofore not been familiar. I love a large tap selection, but, as a bar or restaurant, if you can offer something I've not tried before, then I'm happy with your tap selection. The marketing copy claims Hudson's menu is "southern-inspired," whatever this means, exactly. I don't know about that, but I don't really care one way or the other. I ordered the veggie burger, and I have to say that it was quite satisfying and one of the better veggie burgers I recall having over the last several years, and I'm awarding an extra star for my impression thereof. That's as far as I've ventured into the menu, and being a pescetarian, I don't know how much further I'll be able to venture. I did find it curious that there was so little overlap with Smarty Pants. I guess the two places are spatially local enough that if you really want something like what Smarty Pants offers, you should just go to Smarty Pants, and as such, it's nice that Hudson offers its own distinct menu. If you like the no-nonsense vibe but are looking for a change of pace from another place whose name I've already mentioned too many times in this review, Hudson is likely worthy of your attention. read more

I used to be a REALLY BIG FAN of Smarty Pants; I went there practically every weekend for brunch with friends until the service started to slip (employee turnover issues) and the portions seemed to get smaller as the already somewhat inflated prices remained the same. Regardless, I had high hopes for the owner's new place Hudson. Last night I went there with my long-time SP dining companions and now I feel let down twice. The first thing that bummed us out was the fact that their outdoor seating area is so small and that drinks are not allowed out there. I have to assume that because of its placement and openness to the street outside that this area will never be zoned to allow for booze. That's unfortunate, since the windows for the building mostly face west and this place gets a LOT of sun, yet there are no curtains and the windows don't open - I really hope they have AC. As for the food, my vegetarian companion had hoped that (like SP) Hudson could substitute Field Roast on the BLAT, but unfortunately they don't actually have Field Roast, just veggie patties that they substitute on the burgers or for the chicken fried steak. Their menu is small, so there aren't a lot of substantial vegi-friendly options - she opted for the grilled cheese. I enjoyed the creamy, crusty mac & cheese and the accompanying side salad, though I don't understand why it's also served with a wedge of dry toasted bread (no butter?). The dish seemed a bit small for $9.75, so I'm going to hope that they use fancy cheese to justify the cost. Our other diner ordered the tuna salad and found it a smidge too sweet for his taste. I am really glad that they do offer fries as a side for their sandwiches - they looked pretty good. Our server was nice, though at one point I did run out of water for a while. I didn't order any adult beverages but my companions did, so I think the refills for our table slipped her mind for a few minutes. The décor is simple, but welcoming in a sunny way...The seats in the booths were slightly uncomfortable but they are on par with SP and the vibe is slightly preppier, but not entirely unfriendly. I've heard raves about their breakfast, so hopefully a trip back on a weekend morning will raise my opinion from the current state of "meh, it's okay." read more

Damn fine breakfast, fun staff and great atmosphere. And PATIO. YES PATIO. And best of all, for those looking for an adult (but not 'adult') place to nurse that hangover and/or just sit and sip a bloody mary without feeling any tiny eyes spying on you, this is a 21 and over only joint. Hey, I have kids and there's times I wish I could go there with her, but overall, something about this place feels even better knowing it's a bunch of grown-ass adults eating HUGE plates of food (I did indeed get the chicken fried steak) and sipping a 'hair of the dog' drink most weekend mornings. I really like how laid back it is, I find the atmosphere to be slightly better than the food but the food itself was definitely no Denny's type breakfast. read more

This place is pretty darn sweet! Small with a biker/bad @ss feel and some of the best customer service I've had in a while. I ordered the Breakfast Tacos with a side of Ranchero sauce as recommended by our server and the BF ordered the Country Fried Steak with a Bloody Mary. The Breakfast Taco is a lovely mash up of scrambled eggs, seasoned sausage and chedda rolled in a crisp flour tortilla topped with sour cream and green onions. I smothered the tacos with the house made ranchero sauce. I paired each bite with their super crispy hash browns and savored every bite. So good!! The BF's Bloody Mary was served with a side of PBR. Aaaa-Maz-ING!!! The second best Bloody Mary to date! (Suggest drinking the Bloody Mary half down and pouring the PBR in to add a little fizz to your cocktail.) the chicken fried steak was massive in size and topped with white gravy. The chicken fried steak was crispy and fillMy only complaint is that I would have loved to have more gravy. The country biscuit was incredible....again more gravy would have made it that much better. All around great brunch spot!!! Oh and brunch is served till 3pm!! read more

This place has a phenomenal brunch, and I would give it 5 stars, but they charged me for coffee that I was under the assumption was free. Don't get me wrong, the coffee was great, but if I would have known I was paying for it, I would have gotten it and just gone straight to the Bloody Mary! The Bloody Mary was delicious as well! For the food, my friend had the delicious brisket omelet and I had potatoes with apples and sausage, yum! My advice to you: go early, and the coffee you can help yourself to when you put your name in is $2.50 read more

I had a great black bean veggie burger with handcut fries. I loved the layout and the vibe of the place. Their music was awesome! I felt like I was in the 70's haha. I'm sure it's not like that all of the time but I thought it was fitting. Kind of expensive $10.50 for a veggie burger w/ fries. read more

I LOVE getting breakfast here! And when I say 'love' I don't mean it like I love my sneakers or pandas or a good steak. I mean I love Hudson so much I want to make sweet love to this restaurant... after hours... when no one else is there because that would just be creepy otherwise. I've had a number of dishes here for breakfast and all of them have been amazing and spot on with what I was expecting them to be... albeit a bit more tasty. The staff here are pros. My coffee is delish and constantly being refilled, they're prompt on removing plates from the table and they're friendly and able to joke around even though it's obvious they are crazy busy serving tables. I've been here with a small group of 3 or 4 and I've been here with a group of 7 or 8 people. They're always able to accommodate us and provide the same service regardless. I'm cool with the prices for the food here since the food is spectacular and makes my taste buds smile and the staff are all pretty rad. The tables and general establishment are all clean and they do a great job of getting tables ready for their next guests. They get super busy on Sundays after about 11am so plan ahead or send scouts to reserve a spot for you. Also, you probably want to car pool since the parking sitch is a little weird... there's a lot of it around a fence but if you're lazy or prone to sudden naps after dining you may want to park close to the door... hence the car pool. This joint is definitely a spot I'll take out of town friends for breakfast. Oh, and it is a 21+ spot so leave the kiddies at home. I'm a fan! read more

When I think of breakfast in Seattle I think Hudson. For two reasons, one is I live on Hudson so I frequently have breakfast in my house and two, Hudson is on Hudson. During the summer they have an awesome patio to have breakfast outside (which is always a treat in our weather deprived part of the world. The staff is great particularly this one dude with a goatee who is always right where you need him with that coffee pot. Speaking of coffee, theirs is aces. If you want an omelette the size of a radiator then they have one. I have the biscuit as my choice of bread. They make them there and you can tell. The booths are uncomfortable though so I try to stick to a table. They are the wrong height which means I pretty much start thinking about as soon as I sit in one. And then the food comes and I stop thinking about the height and get busy eating. read more

This is a convenient location to my work. Always busy because there's always a friendly face and great food. Fast service with a menu for everyone. I highly recommend the French Dip Sandwich - it is the very BEST I have found anywhere. read more

If you work down in this area you'll know there are only so many places to eat (rough when you're not in the downtown core). So I decided to try Hudson's for a lunch meeting with a friend. I arrived at 11:30 and found a table no problem, but by noon the place was packed and people were definitely waiting. The food was fine - I had a french dip sandwich, which was perfectly servicable, but the ratio of sandwich to bread was a little high. The fries weren't spectacular either, but they weren't overly oily or soggy. Basically it was a perfectly servicable lunch, but nothing to write home about (then why am I here writing the 100th review on Yelp, I dunno, ask again later). My advice - go early, set your expectations appropriately, and you'll be just fine. read more

Oh Hudson. We have driven by here several time to and from the airport and were really looking forward to stopping by here to check it out. We finally made it here after the tasting room opening of Two Beer Brewing which is located right around the corner. We arrived into Hudson after a long day in the sun only to find it sticky and hot inside (a bit uncomfortable). After finding a large table near the windows, we decided to give the tap list and menu a try. We ordered a round of beers from the not to impressive tap list and then took a look at the food menu; less than typical bar food in my opinion. We decided on the hummus plate which arrived with pieces of toasted white bread instead of pita triangles. Hm. This really threw us for a loop. Our service was A-OK but I doubt we'll return here again. There just wasn't anything special about this place. read more

Do not let this place fool you... The outside is nothing spectacular. Located in an area with not too much going on other than Highway 99 passing by. The inside is small yet probably the perfect size for this place. Just means you will be waiting a tad bit on busy days like SUNDAY BRUNCH. Yet have no fear, they have Coffee and such to hold you over till your seats are ready. Then... THE WOW Factor! Yeah.. I truly mean it... The FOOD was just insanely GOOD. Based on my personal meal of the Shrimp and Grits plus the meals of the two others that joined me. I wouldn't care if this place was a dump (It is not!), yet I would still come back. Great Food, Very Friendly Service, Drinks and More. If you are looking to try your next Brunch Spot. Check this place out! You will NOT be Disappointed. read more

This part of town is all warehouses, industrial brewing operations, and truckers. The services is, I think, a symptom of everyone just being pleased that someone brought them something to eat and/or drink at all. In the hour and a half I sat here with friendlies, I would have thought that someone would have checked in occasionally, but no. Apart from that, this is moderately decent breakfast whatever if it was served in a recently cleaned garage overlooking the scenic local highway. read more