This place is such a joy. My only complaint is that the menu was a little confusing but the drinks were great. The service was stellar. The snacks were terrific. The music was (as you would expect) totally appropriate and helped the vibe. I hope this plays stays around. read more

food priced expensively and for what... you have better options around the area... service is good though

Still awesome. I love that they've integrated zero proof mixed drinks into the regular cocktail menu. That said I was too tempted by the New Magic Wand to try any of them, but will be back to do so! read more

Life On Mars - New Magic Wand - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped by to grab drinks with a friend. The interior was super cool! It was pretty busy and we got a spot on the couch. I got The Opener and it was good. There's no happy hour deal and while the drinks were good they were on the pricier side! read more

Life On Mars - The opener - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A couple girlfriends and I went here for drinks after dinner on a Friday night. The host was very friendly and told us 20min wait IF the people before us were still out there waiting. There's no waiting area so it was very cold. But fortunately, the people before us didn't show up. We got seated after maybe 5-10min. Ordered drinks and got the Big in Japan x3. It was a tequila drink that was VERY watered down. I don't understand how one of the popular drinks according to our server. All three of us didn't like the drinks.... We told our server and she basically said "your next drink will be better". Shortly after the host asked us to move tables to accommodate a larger group, he asked about our drinks and we told him we weren't fans. He said "make sure you tell your server" and told him we already did. His response was "oh"... Nothing was done. Very upset with this experience because we've been wanting to check this place out. Wouldn't come back. read more

Life On Mars - Big in Japan-- wouldn't recommend - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Host was a jerk on 4/12. Food was decent but a bit overpriced for what you get. I would recommend you go elsewhere for plant based eats read more

All vegan place - yay! A vegan's heaven. We had the buffalo cauliflower, Mac and cheese, but, and Caesar salad. We liked the cauliflower and salad the most. The cauliflower was very flavorful and super crispy and fresh! And the salad had great flavor - with really great croutons. The Mac and cheese was underwhelming as it seemed to have less flavor than the other dishes. The blt was also delicious but I'm not a huge fan of coconut (the vegan bacon)- the seasoning for the bacon flavor was on point though! Not too smoky. We also got a couple drinks, which we don't remember the names of, but they were delicious! We walked from our hotel, but parking is only street. Service was mediocre - slow. I also don't like when restaurants do the payments at the table with a handheld device (which is how they take payment). Overall we were pleasantly surprised with an all vegan restaurant but the experience could have been better! I would definitely go back though. If I could give 3.5 I would! read more

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Really good, creative cocktails and I loved the atmosphere. They must have over 1,000 records in their lounge area, it's super cool. I didn't try any food but if you're into vegan food they had a very innovative menu. read more

Life On Mars - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of my favorite spots in Seattle! It has some of the best vegan food I've tasted in the city. The staff is friendly and i love a place with good music and vibes. I enjoy their themed DJ nights and happy hours are fun with the ability to pick your own records for them to spin. read more

Love the food, love the vibe and love the drinks! The service is always great. Very attentive staff. I ordered a drink (the panda cup one) that was previously the Daoist and is now some banana beverage that I wasn't a fan of (it's not the drink it's me, banana grosses me out) and they remade it for me without me even needing to ask. I hate being that person so that was sweet! read more

We had ourselves a wander round Capitol Hill and had this place in mind to while away some time if it rained, and. . it did. We just got drinks, but the server was delightful, the music was great and the drinks were delicious. So much fun. We'll be back to try the food soon! read more

Life On Mars - Delicious cocktail for a rainy afternoon. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Highly recommend. Good people doing good food. The place is always welcoming and the music is always just what you need to hear. xoxo

The breakfast burrito is amazing, and so are the potatoes. If you want to sit on a patio and have a filling vegan breakfast definitely check out their menu. I will be going back in to try their lunch & dinner items soon too!! read more

It was popping when I came in, but service was good and efficient. I really enjoyed the vegan taco salad and am excited to make my way through more of the menu. read more

Life On Mars - taco salad - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The "(something) clover" cocktail is the best cocktail I've ever had. Buffalo cauliflower is standout yummy.

Unfortunately I went back at the end of 2021, and there was almost no improvement on the staff. I had to once again flag someone down to even get water glasses. And then once again after waiting like half and hour flag another person down to ask if we could order... Unfortunately the food did not make up for the lack of hospitality, I had a side quinoa salad and almost positive something in the salad had turned.. I even had my friend smell it as well. I gave them a second chance, unfortunately I will not be giving them a third. read more

I like it, but I would probably only want to come back during happy hour or slower times, because our visit during a very busy period seemed to spoil the magic. Here's the deal: I love music and vinyl and I was excited about the promised vibe of this place. But when we got there it was so busy that we had to wait in line and then be assigned a place to sit and we were nowhere near the vinyl library that I was so excited to browse. It was a bummer to be across the room from what I really wanted to experience and not be able to do so. But that's my only gripe and it would be remedied by coming at a slower time. I don't eat vegan often, but when I do I like having options that are still as wildly unhealthy as my typically omnivorous selections. Disco fries? YES PLEASE. Damn these were good. Fried cauliflower? Sure! We did the spicy orange sauce. I thought it was a winner and my date was less impressed. Still, I would happily come back and explore more of the food menu. The cocktail menu didn't blow me away but it was serviceable. $10 - $15 cocktails, plus plenty of wine and beer. You'll definitely find something that you want to drink, but I can't imagine gushing over the beverage program. I'll come back for happy hour during my next Seattle visit. I hope to have a more enthusiastic review update at that point. read more

Life On Mars - Fried cauliflower with spicy orange sauce - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food looked great on the menu and service was good. However, when I went in there the other night their music was way too loud to sit and eat dinner. I was quite disappointed that I couldn't eat here just because the music was so loud. You couldn't even hear anyone talking to you. read more

Ok so first off, can we talk about how chill this place is ? Thomas Edison invent electricity, but Life on Mars invent organic vibage. Locals Only ? Haha, yeah right : ) I'm going hard as hell. Ceiling is the limit, bay-bee! This space is VR Headset friendly. BROWNIE POINTS !!! :))) I drink every day. read more

Life On Mars - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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3 stars simply because I've had my fair share of vegan/vegetarian restaurants and this one is pretty limited in the entree department. The buffalo cauliflower I had was very good. The mac and cheese, with the 'chorizo', had a good flavor. The Brussels sprouts were nothing to write home about. I ordered the friendship bracelet drink and it was a bit too sour patch kid for me. The atmosphere was unique and the vinyl wall was fun to peruse. read more

I've been here a couple times now and appreciate the fact that they have cocktails plus vegan food! My first time in was a couple years ago (pre Covid) and I enjoyed a cocktail or two... honestly can't remember what I ordered but it must have been decent. The second time around I swung by for a drink around midnight on a chilly Saturday during the fall. My friend and I were directed toward a couple seats at the bar. Since I was already drinking sparkling wine that evening I figured I should probably stick with the same thing to avoid a doozy of a hangover. I wish I could have ordered a cocktail because the sparkling wine I ended up with (can't remember the variety) wasn't the tastiest. Oh well! My friend, an omnivore, got some vegan meat tacos and seemed to enjoy them. The interior is clean and inviting without being pretentious. (I did freeze my a** off because the door was wide open.) I'd come back again, hopefully to actually try the food next time. read more

Came for the delicious vegetarian plates and sweet drinks. Stayed for the good vibes and relaxing ambiance. Two of my friends and I went to Life on Mars for dinner and drinks on a whim earlier this week. We were seated on a couch around the corner of a coffee table, as the booths were all full, which gave dinner a truly at-home casual feel - perfect for a weeknight catch-up. The House Mac was decadently cheesy and had coconut bacon that really grounded the flavors into a holistic dish that I couldn't believe was vegan. I was an even bigger fan, though, of the Roasted Brussels Sprouts - it's name does not do it service. The brussels sprouts are thoroughly mixed with butternut squash, quinoa, pomegranate, and pecans for a plate that tastes more like a well-thought-through veggie bowl that hits all the best savory flavors. I knocked one star off because, after being seated, we repeatedly had to flag down our waitress to get any service. Admittedly the bar was busy at the time, but she repeatedly walked past us with her head down so that it usually took quite a bit of waving before we could order. The staff that cleared our dishes was quick, and when we did get a hold of our waitress, the drinks/food came out relatively quickly. read more

Life On Mars - Roasted Brussels Sprouts - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A great bar located in Cap Hill -- stopped by with some friends for post-dinner drinks on a Saturday evening and had a great time. We were seated at table and the ambiance was great. I loved the presentation of the drinks, as well! The servers were knowledgeable and helpful, as well as super attentive. It was the perfect spot to catch up and chat, as it wasn't too loud inside. I really enjoyed it and will definitely be coming back! read more

Love this place! Food is fantastic with some fun cocktails and it was great to see so many vegetarian options. The cauliflower BBQ wings were our favorite! Such a fun environment and the staff were constantly checking in to make sure we were happy. read more

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That is a giant NO from me. The person who was serving us was so unbelievably rude. We asked if we could add the table next to us as more people were going to show up and he asked "are they going to eat".... uhhh... there are 3 other tables that are available, why does it matter? The drinks are okay and the food that people got wasn't even finished which isn't a good sign. The service was one of the worst that I've received. DO NOT GO HERE! there are so many better bars with great service and drinks and food that it isn't worth looking over your shoulder about. NEXT! read more

Perfect combination of food, music and atmosphere. Can we ask for more? YES! Not only does this place have all of that, it has a full wall of vinyl. Over half the collection comes from one of the owners, a previous kexp employee. During happy hour you can select any vinyl. This was the old location of slide 65. A popular corner of the hills night life. The atmopshere is awesome. As you walk in, they have the turn tables right in the from. The main part of the bar is a rectangular shaped bar. And along the walls and windows are booth seating. With great big windows that open, perfect for summer. As a vinyl bar, this placed is fixed with several speakers. Creating a rich sound no matter where you are sitting. To the left is a lounge seating, and the wall of vinyl. The food and drinks! The menu is 100% vegan. Finally another vegan place on Capitol Hill. I really wanted to order everything on the menu but I restrained. I got the summer bbq burger with waffle. Buns. Delicious! With sweet potato fries. And a side of Mac and cheese. All of it was great. The drink I got was the southpaw. Refreshing with coconut. And to the looks of it, it was a popular drink. Everyone had one in the restaurant. The only thing that made me give it a 4 star is because our Mac and cheese was forgotten about and came after we had already finished the rest of the meal. But we'll worth the wait. Mac and cheese is a must! Our nice bartender comped it of course! I can't wait to go back! read more

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to give some perspective to the capitol hill bar going scene, three 50-something kexp amplifiers visited here on an early thursday evening, got a booth before so many people showed up there was a wait and explored not only the drinks and food but also the music. let's start with the latter: when john richards (kexp john in the morning dj, for folks who don't know) and his wife open a bar, you expect that music will be the focal point. they have an entire wall of vinyl, a menu of albums for sale, two turntables and a mixing board where customers can queue albums they choose for the staff to play (sundays and during happy hour?) and the music was...fabulous and diverse while we were there. five stars! booths and general ambiance were new and in my mind swank; swank to match the capitol hill vibe i've obviously outgrown since getting older. i used to live up on the hill 20+ years ago and don't come up there very much any more but my god, there's a definite vibe and it's young and dare i say....tragically hip? and i practically recognized no locales save the egyptian and bill's. (the more things change, the less they stay the same seems to be what's going on.) nice bar area, but vinyl wall became unapproachable after a while with so many hipsters milling about. how about some art for the walls? three stars. vegan food was good but again, cap hill pricing to probably match the exorbitant rent the place commands. the fries were good, the burgers were good but the cole slaw side is two fork fulls, no more. i love all the options and definitely think a lot of thought has gone into the menu planning. yay to offering vegans and vegetarians a place where we can order everything on the menu, not just be limited to a handful of lesser exciting options. four stars. drinks and bar were amazing! i just had gin, straight up on the rocks, but their selection was fabulous. drink menu looked interesting. put your money where your mouth is: five stars! service? lots of reviewers commented on poor service. that wasn't our experience at all. nice, friendly server who checked in often and was genuinely interested in whether we were having a good time. food was brought by others but again, no problems at all. five stars. overall, i liked the vibe, loved the music, will go back but realize how much older i feel when up in that area now. i would definitely take friends or out of town visitors here. it speaks volumes that the kexp mantra, where music matters, is right here at the bar as well! it felt like everyone would feel at home here, regardless of race, sexual orientation, etc. they have created a place where none of us feels alone and that says a lot! i'm excited for the richards' new venture, wish them well and thank them for creating a positive destination for the entire community. read more

Good vibes but unhealthy food... could have done without the oil on the cauliflower wings

I describe myself as a Meat and Potatoes vegetarian. I have been meat-free for over 30 years now, and usually avoid quote-unquote "vegetarian" restaurants, not just because my wife eats animals, but also because (especially here in Seattle) I can find enough to my taste just about *anywhere*. More backstory: I attempted veganism 28 odd years ago and failed miserably. I lasted less than a month. I have just discovered "Life on Mars" and am back for my 3rd visit in less than a week. I love it, my non-veg wife loves it, and I would perhaps be vegan today if I knew such food was possible. There is nothing not to like. I haven't eaten the same thing twice, and we have tore through their cocktail list like the day before prohibition. And this is a classic belly-up bar, with cozy upholstered booths for couples and groups. And they are always spinning vinyl. My only gripe is their beer list... a Manny's would go quite nicely on that tap line, and no one will notice one fewer IPA. I don't *mind* Rainier, but when it is the only thing that doesn't assault my delicate palate, that is kind of sad. Keep up the great work. My vegan daughter who is living abroad is insanely jealous. My 5 stars goes out to: Cauliflower Buffalo wings Disco Fries Chicken fried artichoke White bean soup All of the cocktails (too many to count) read more

Life On Mars - Rainier, Cup-o-Soup (white bean) and Buffalo Wings - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love their drinks- their apps are divine... I love the atmosphere. Their staff is welcoming and friendly. It's like being in your own home listening to some phenomenal records. Go! You won't regret it! read more

Drinks are over priced. Wasn't informed of extra charges on drinks when asked about certain cocktails and was surprised when the bill came.

Good drinks and great vegan food. It's a great spot for a casual dinner and some drinks.

QUALITY OF SERVICE and FOOD PORTIONS IS DOWN. such entitled servers who do the bare minimum and stare behind you will they expect a 20- 30% tip on the prompt. they won't leave until you do it in front of them. Don't care, this used to be a staple for me but the price gouging, and the new tiny food portions is insulting. If you don't already get insulted by the staff here. if you're vegan, go somewhere else. Ambiance is still good though but what are low lights from a Home Depot going to do when you're getting terrible service with a big price tag. read more

This place is fantastic. All of the food is so tasty. Absolutely love the atmosphere here. Worth driving to enjoy this deliciousness. Generous portion at a good price. Been there twice and will be back for sure. read more

Life On Mars - Platter and disco fries - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is a review of their First Burger- a plant-based rendition of your classic cheeseburger. The patty appeared to be a mix between grain (rice?) and bean-based. Taste: 8/10 (spices worked well) Saltiness: 6/10 (a bit too salty for me) Texture: 5/10 (somewhat mushy) Freshness: 8/10 Value: 5/10 ($12 for a basic burger and fries) Ambiance: 7/10 Overall: a great option if you're in the area and looking for a quick veg option in a hip space. Would not go too far out of my way for the food. Cocktails looked great, will have to try next time! read more

Life On Mars - The first burger. Toasty and cheesy. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

2.5 stars My friend flew in from out of town and we chose to have late night dinner/drinks at Life at Mars because 1) the place was new and looked cool with its vinyl-filled wall, 2) vegan food, and most importantly, 3) it was meant to be a "safe and welcoming place for people" (business History section on Yelp). The place is indeed cool. A wall full of records and space sectioned off for lounging on the couch and some comfy seats. The bar is large and double-sided with seating accommodating small and large groups. The scene is very hipster. Drinks were good and solid. I tried two alcoholic and one non-alcoholic drinks: Moscow Mule, The Opener and the Dead Ringer. Food was okay. I was optimistic in thinking that this place would have restaurant quality food, but it's definitely more mediocre bar food. We ordered the House Mac and the First Burger. The House Mac was seasoned well but it lacked the creamy texture I was looking for and pretty dry. The First Burger was just a basic veggie burger and nothing special. What's puzzling and gets to me the most is the service. Sure, it's a safe place but I would not say it's welcoming. The service here is very half-assed. No.one.smiles. Okay fine, I get it. It's a busy Friday night and things can get a little crazy. But waiting 20mins for drinks and 45mins for food without any sort of check-ins or updates? Blank, "you're dumb" stares when questions are asked? Me don't like. Didn't knock off a whole star since the man seating people at the front was nice enough. read more

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My low rating comes from one specific thing about my visit. We were not given an itemized bill and were instead just presented with the total and my card was processed at the table. Our waitress was not very present throughout our time there, even though it was far from busy. When I received my receipt in my email, I saw that we had been charged for another cocktail we didn't order. Not having been given an itemized check, being ignored and then rushed to pay all seemed odd to me. It seemed very intentional. I wonder how often this waitress does this to people. read more

We very much enjoyed Life On Mars. The food was exceptional and atmosphere was perfect.

Their Buffalo cauliflower wings are to die for! Their vegan blue cheese sauce is divine and I want to know how they make it taste so good

Terrible customer service- they took forever to get anything to us. The bartender was so rude- it was as though she hated her job. We were really excited to visit with friends from out of town. Embarrassing to show that this was Seattle hospitality. Ended up going to Unicorn- which was super fun with pin ball machines & photobooth. read more

Life On Mars - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington