Stumbled here as the interior caught our eye and wasn't looking super busy at 8pm on a Saturday - We were seated as soon as we walked in and spent the next 10-15min waiting for our server... till i was able to get the attention of a server who happened to walk by. She was kind enough to do so as i noticed she was probably the only one going around. The other server just disappeared. Unfortunately they lacked the top shelf tequilas and brandy... our server gave us recommendations but also mentioned she was in her young 20's so a bit concerned there lol. Both ended up being v rough. My girlfriend got their signature that's like a midori and enjoyed. The signature i got, daoist was not good... and i typically can drink anything but not this. Our server was very kind to not charge us. Our server was sweet but we would not come back read more

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Solid unique retro bar This is a place I've passed by almost everyday and there is always a crowd! Finally I've been able to try it and can say it's not bad. The best parts are that there are nice booths and seating options which makes this restaurant easy for groups. Their cocktail menu is good but honestly didn't love the cocktails I tried. They have unique ingredients and combinations which were not quite in my palette. I ordered the Big in Japan which was fine but had sooo much ice. My friend ordered a cocktail with elderberry which was more my type of drink. Otherwise the remaining parts of their menu was pretty run of the mill American, not necessarily a must try. read more

Life On Mars - Big in Japan - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Always cool vibes here. Sad they got rid of the chicken sandwich but the chicken wrap was GREAT and did not disappoint at all. I mean literally so delicious. It was even better leftover straight from the fridge later. 10/10. Please bring back the OG chicken sandwich! Drinks are always great too. Service is always kind and balanced. read more

The ambience is nice, the food is pretty good but not great and the service is never very friendly.

Great venue! Their Mocktails are really complex, interesting and delicious. Their food is decent.

Front door guy who checks ID super rude unwarranted. Walked in - he blanked stared into space and I asked if he worked there and if he checks my ID. He said who else would check it? Seems like he doesn't like his job or maybe just a bad night. I ended up leaving right after the interaction read more

Brunch here was SOOOOOO good!!! There was a 2 hour wait for Sunday brunch at Plum Bistro nearby so we went here instead. I got the Up on Mars Platter ($13.5) - every component was awesome and it was so beautifully presented. Highlights are definitely the mile high SUPER flakey biscuit, the creamy egg and the country gravy. That blackberry jam seriously tasted homemade too! Cozy, cool interior with records lining one wall, and the staff is super nice/friendly! I NEEED to come back for dinner or to try the other brunch entrees! read more

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Is life on Mars really that much better than here on Earth? Depending on our rate of meat consumption, it might just be lol. But I'm not here to tell you that, and instead say that this trendy bar serving up vegan comfort foods is a great spot to take anyone for a good time. I joke around that I rarely have to wait to be seated at vegan restaurants but Life on Mars nearly changed that stance. Any restaurant in Capitol Hill is bound to be busy, so we almost had to wait on a Friday evening. Fortunately they had an outdoor table available so bam - in your face queue. Food wise - they offer a large selection of comfort foods that anyone will find familiar. From burgers and sammies to classic American sides, this can be a good spot for anyone looking to transition to plant based eating but needs a bit of help. I ordered their Crab Cake Po Boys with their quinoa salad as a side, while my partner went with their Spicy Chicken Sandwich and fries. We also shared their Mac N Cheese cause you gotta try this at any vegan spot to see how they do. My crab cakes were okay - crispy batter with what I believe to be seitan in the middle. The quinoa salad was not good so I wish I had gone for the fries instead. The chicken sandwich here was also decent - spicy seasoning was on point and it resembled more of a 'filet o fish' type of sandwich. I also thought the mac could've had more flavor but it may have just been the kind of vegan cheese they used. Overall, a pretty decent spot for vegan eats in the area but I find there are better plant-based restaurants elsewhere in Seattle that you can check out. Come for the drinks and vibes and maybe some apps, but grab a heartier plant-based meal elsewhere. read more

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A truly great spot--great veg comfort food, super creative cocktails and a relaxed vibe. Their chop cheese is one of our favorite sandwiches in the city, and their disco fries will scratch your poutine itch read more

Late night menu had a vegan cheezeburger and vegan loaded fries that I'd honestly do some crazy things for... get a side of fries or bread with the loaded fries cause you're gonna lick the plate clean otherwise! Service was also soooo sweet and easy going and quick despite it being pretty poppin! The vinyl library on the wall, music, and layout also made this place such a vibe!! Absolutely will be coming here EVERYTIME I visit Seattle read more

Good creative cocktails, good vegan food. One of the best ones I feel, as most of the time restaurants miss the fake meat recipes. The breakfast-YUMMY!! But it is expensive. This is a place I often go to chill with my friends but it is getting more and more expensive to buy these fancy cocktails. Even standard drinks like old fashioned or Martini are expensive. Service is good too. No fuss. They know when to not interrupt our conversation. But I have reduced my visits here. BTW the fries suck. They need to change the type of potatoes they are using. read more

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This is one of my new favorite brunch spots! Vegan or not, the food here is incredible and the drinks are even better! Plus, I like that they include the abv next to each drink. I ordered the "chicken fried steak" made with chickpeas and I cleared the plate... it was so amazing without being heavy or feeling like I need a nap. There is not parking here, as with most places in caphill, but I found street parking no problem! They also have a "you pick the record" thing going on weekdays after 4, and all day Sunday. You get to pick what's playing from a massive collection of records, and I think that's really fun. They do not take reservations, but our group of 5 had no issues getting a table. I believe it's 21+ here, as they checked ID at the door. Staff is hella cool, and friendly! read more

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The service and ambiance here are amazing. My husband and I are vegan and have been here twice for brunch and the food both times was delicious. We decided to take our family from out of town here (not vegan) for dinner. I, as well as my cousin, were intrigued by the fish and chips since they said house made. We asked the waitress (super sweet) what they were made out of and she said banana blossom and I was stoked! I had never tried banana blossom and was eager to try since this place has amazing food. Alas the food came and it was gardein fish. No complaints! I love gardein and eat their "fish" at least once a week. But I was super bummed no banana blossom and kinda bummed we weren't told ahead of time the fish wasn't what was advertised. We'll def be back but just not to order the fish n chips. Everything else is stellar. Oh and the drinks are great too! read more

Incredibly good food, wine and atmosphere. I couldn't recommend this place more and will be back.

Ambiance is a 10/10 from me. When you walk in to the left is a huge comfy cozy sitting area with an entire wall of records. It feels like a cozy living room from a posh home. The booths are all this very fancy looking mustard color with big buttons. I went in and immediately felt comfortable which is huge for me. The staff is beyond nice and very helpful. The man checking IDs at the front door chatted with us and even talked to us about the book he was currently reading. My sister and I are huge readers so it was nice to hear somebody talk about a book they liked. The servers were very attentive and helpful with the menu. They helped guide our food and drink selection. The Sri k was very good however a little strong for my taste. I am very much on the more sugary not taste my alcohol preference. But their vodka was infused with green tea and I did enjoy the overall flavor a lot. THE NACHOS They are VEGAN! They are so fancy. They looked like the most fancy plated vegan nachos I've ever had. There were many different fake cheeses and other ingredients. They tasted super fresh and I loved the nachos. I would recommend coming here any weekend that it's late at night and you're a hungry vegan You have to go here when in Seattle read more

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Excellent vibe. Perfect for getting some drinks (unique cocktails and love that they list their ABV so you can moderate if desired) or for talking and catching up w a friend or group. It can be challenging to find a place on the hill that manages to be a lively festive environment but you're still able to actually engage with the people you're with. And the food is good, esp the app platter, damn! Oh! And they very often donate to local groups and initiatives which is a big draw for where I'm going to spend my $. read more

I am absolutely disheartened at life on Mars! I've been wanting to try this place for years and I am so greatly disappointed in their customer service as well as their food. please, if you're thinking about going here, ignore the aesthetics and look for the reviews about the food as well as the price. It is way overpriced, and the food is terrible! read more

Love the drinks love the vibes. If you're going late you definitely need to make a reservation.

Stopped in while on a trip to Seattle and really enjoyed my experience at Life on Mars. The drinks are delicious, I had the cauliflower wings and was positively surprised with how good they were. The bar has a really cool vibe and the staff was very welcoming and nice. Also make sure you check out the bathrooms! read more

This place is so cute and fun! I would have given higher reviews if it weren't for our host who was totally on another planet the entire time (probably up in mars, lol). We decided to wait on a table since none were available and he wrote our name down and we waited outside. Then, he walked outside and asked us if we were just hanging out on the tables outside and forgot about us when others started coming! It was fine since there were many tables enough to seat all of the groups, but it was weird. The food was ok. The cauliflower was so oily, when we finished there was a whole lake on our plate that spilled all over our table when the waiter moved it. Our saving graces were the nachos (so yum) and our wonderful wonderful server. The ambiance from our server completely lightened up our mood! I would come here for happy hour... and that's it haha! The price is not worth it for the quality of food you get. (at least the panda drink is so darn cute) read more

I always go here for brunch and it's so good you wouldn't even know it's vegan! Large portions for the price too. Highly recommend

So it's really hard to find a solid vegan breakfast, even in Capitol Hill. But the brunch at Life on Mars is hands down the place to go for some plant-based breakfast fare! The vibe of this bar is retro and fun. The bathrooms are a trip (go into the further of the two bathrooms! You won't regret it). The staff is friendly and efficient. And the food is bomb. The only thing I haven't loved there is the drinks. The Daoist, though clearly the cutest drink (yes please pandas) was undrinkable for me. That won't keep me away though because they have plenty of other interesting drinks to try! Each time I've gone to Life on Mars I've taken meat eaters with me. Every time they've raved about how tasty the food is. This place isn't just for vegans. It's for everyone! read more

Life On Mars - Daoist - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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4/5 stars for aesthetic 2/5 stars for ambiance 3/5 stars for music (love the music itself, just too loud!) 4/5 stars for service 2/5 stars for food 5/5 for being fully plant based! I really enjoyed the overall ~vibes~ at Life on Mars and what they were going for but I did find it to be a bit overwhelming. Between the loud music and the loud crowds, it was very overstimulating. The booths and decor are really nice though and the service was great. The menu looked really promising and I had been excited to try this place out for a long time. We ordered the nachos with chorizo, the chicken sandwich with fries, crab cake po boy with fries, side of aoli, and the orange tres leches. The nachos were pretty standard. The chorizo wasn't super flavorful but the cheese sauce was good. I wish there would have been more jalapenos. My partner described the nachos as "60% lettuce by volume". The blue cheese chicken sandwich was very mushy. The bun was mushy and so was the chicken. Neither of us could taste the blue cheese. The aoli was tasty and the fries had a nice crisp to them. The po boy was also really mushy and structurally unpleasant to eat. The flavor was fine but not very strong. I couldn't really tell what was going on. The fries were good. The tres leches was very flavorful but a little dry. It was our favorite part of the meal. However, the berries they used for decoration were frozen solid. read more

We arrived late to Seattle and were starving. So glad we found this place that stays open late! First, greeted by friendly staff, then there is their great drink menu (we ordered the Friendship Bracelet that came in a panda bear glass). The food was yummy - we ordered the fresh cut fries and the cauliflower bites that were both delicious AND in big portions. They have a wall of records and 2 spin tables with great music. Definitely a cool place to check out! read more

Life On Mars - Berry hard cider and the "Friendship Bracelet" cocktail - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a great bar in Capitol Hill. I went here for drinks, but they have a nice menu. They have quite a few beers on draft and a good selection. I had a wit beer. Service was quick and friendly. The place has a good feeling to it and is very comfortable. I plan to go back and try food and will add to my review. read more

This place is the definition of a hipster spot in Seattle. Right on the Pike Pine corridor and the heart of Capitol Hill, this record bar serves up pretty good vegan/plant based food. I liked everything I go including the cauliflower, tacos and mac and cheese and was pleasantly spruced. There is usually a wait to sit but it's never taken too long to be seated. The staff was great and super organized and their cocktails, while spendy, were great. Parking here is a bit of a nightmare but it's right off Broadway so lots of public transit in walking distance. read more

Life On Mars - a plate of fried food - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved the general vibe. The food and drinks were great for the most part, though the nachos were a bit on the salty side. Service was perfect; everything came out quickly and our server was fun and engaging. I'm actually looking forward to going back. read more

Great atmosphere. Awesome service. Fantastic vegan menu. (running out of hyperbolic words). Big music! really big! Thank you for surprising an old seattle vegan with some new tricks. Maybe there is something between greasy spoon and raw vegan fare. Something for everyone! My wife and I really loved your place! If this is Mars- sign us up for the next flight! read more

Life On Mars - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My favorite bar in Cap Hill!! Love the vibe. It's dim and great place to catch up with friends or a first date. For cocktails, I get The Opener every time because it's so good!! I've tried a few others but this one is my favorite. It's fruity and herby but not overly sweet either. I love their food as well. I'm always skeptical of vegan food but honestly everything I've tried here has been delicious. Love their Parmesan butter cauliflower wings and their late night tacos. read more

Honestly? I came here because I finished the Red Rising Trilogy and liked the idea of Mars themed bar. Points for it being vegan as well! We came on a Friday around 6-ish and only had to wait a few minutes for our table to be set up. It was definitely busy though. I respect that they check IDs/vaccinations. We ordered the blooming onion (around 12$) and a few drinks. The atmosphere reminded me of those cool speakeasies with the low lighting and seemingly high walls. It's a pretty small place but felt like lots of conversations. I admired the wall of vinyls that they had displayed. The blooming onion came out pretty fast but I wouldn't call it a blooming onion as it was just like half of an onion. I'll stick to the state fair next time. The drinks were good and strong (I can't remember the name but I did like the names of the drinks) and the service was good. Great place to get started before walking along Pike/Pine. read more

The cauliflower wings were so delicious. The batter was so yummy and crunchy, we couldn't get enough of them! I also had the chick'n Caesar sad which was delicious. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

Life On Mars - BBQ Cauliflower Wings - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great spot for cool tunes, great cocktails, and plant-based food (okay - didn't try the food but the menu looked great!). Love the large windows and lots of light in the room during the day. They have an extensive bottle collection, and I saw quite a few local distilleries from around the PNW (even tried a maraschino liqueur from Oregon!). As they had genever, I tried a genever-based Vesper and then a Martinez with the domestic Maraschino and both drinks were solid. Love the music played on old school record players, and the welcoming service from the staff. The place was fairly crowded but still super chill. Definitely will be returning here again. read more

Life On Mars - Vesper martini but with genever. Solid and potent. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So good. Our server was awesome with her lovely demeanor and caring attitude. She with her lovely Flamingo took such great care of us. Perfect suggestions of both drink and food selections for our tastes and preferences. We loved every mouthful. All 4 of us were delighted with the delicious items we were served. Definitely have the cauliflower starter! We have a small well behaved dog and so we sat outside which was perfect for we were lucky to have nice weather, the seating feels comfortable and appropriate for the setting. In good company with good food and service little goes wrong. This is certainly a great place to splurge a little. We sure are glad we did. Memories made. read more

I went here not realizing it was a vegan restaurant. Busy Thursday but we were seated immediately. Place is cute, dark, vibey, beautiful bar. We got the chkin nachos, burger and Mac&cheese. Thoughtful cocktails. Service was fine nothing special. I do love finding a great spot that I wouldn't have tried otherwise. I don't normally seek out vegan spots but I would recommend 100% read more

Mid food, and absolutely horrendous service. Will never be coming back. Also there was a bum urinating 5 feet from the entrance on my way out. Yikes. Not a good look. Waste of an evening. read more

Let me preface with the fact that I am not vegan, however this is one of my favorite breakfast spots. The audiophile in me brought me, the food kept me. I love how Life on Mars alternates between two customer picked vinyls throughout the dining experience and even has for sale (I bought my "In Utero" here). I've been here several times at different times of the day, but brunch is my favorite. I've had the Comfort Platter a couple of times, because I'm a creature of habit and once I like something I always go to it. The breakfast potatoes are amazing, I really loved the chickpea cutlet and mushroom gravy, I was impressed by the vegan biscuit (the texture was spot on), and I can never hate on fresh fruit. I've also had the house made Bloody Mary, I love a good Bloody Mary and let me tell you this one is spicer than normal just the way I like it. I have yet to have a bad experience, this is a Capitol Hill gem read more

Life On Mars - The Comfort Platter - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My friends and I wanted to enjoy a vegan meal out and we heard that Life on Mars was a great place to try it out! We came on a Saturday around 10AM for brunch and were able to get seated right away. My friends and I ordered 3 dishes and split all of them. We ordered the Comfort Plater, Triple Threat, and Chick 'N Waffles. Comfort Platter: the fried chickpea cutlet had an insane texture, but the overall taste and seasoning were lacking flavor. The eggs were also under seasoned but the color was great for the imitation. The potatoes were well cooked and seasoned! Triple Threat: the menu states that it's supposed to come with 3 sausages instead of 2 but when we asked they said it comes with 2. The pancakes were a bit dry but had decent texture and flavor otherwise! The sausages have a very shocking taste with them being spicy yet sweet. Chick 'N Waffes: this was by far my favorite dish. The fried cauliflower was quite tasty! And the waffle was a bit dry but definitely added to the dish. And the sauce drizzle tied the whole dish together. The waiters were super friendly constantly walking by to see how we were doing. Overall, these vegan dishes didn't wow me, but was definitely a great experience and would definitely want to come again for lunch or dinner! read more

Life On Mars - triple threat - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great vibes, friendly knowledgeable bartenders, and yummy food and drinks! If you are into Vinyl this would be a fun place to check out. Would be a cute date spot! Cocktails were unique and creative and the Buffalo cauliflower wings were so tasty! read more

Life On Mars - Lotus Flower Bomb and The Daoist - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Let's talk about some of the best cocktails. I was the only vegan in the group and and the non vegans loved their food so much. Place is usually busy so the service may be a little slower but show some grace the staff is amazing holding it down. My personal favorite item was the disco fries. Even my non vegan husband couldn't get enough. read more

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OMG I can't recommend this unique place enough!! Heart atmosphere, and the staff were super knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I cannot wait to go back for the incredible craft cocktails, delicious food, and groovy music. read more