Tried Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge and really loved the vibe. It's cozy, lively, and has that classic diner-meets-lounge feel. The service was great and the staff were super friendly. We ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with fries and a grilled cheese with onion rings. The chicken sandwich was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The fries were well-seasoned too. The grilled cheese was comforting with gooey melted cheese, and the onion rings were crispy but a bit on the greasy side. Overall, it's a fun spot, though it does get a little loud during busy hours. read more

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We should have went anywhere but here. We ordered a carnitas breakfast burrito that appeared to be made with something more like tuna. It was disgusting. The fish sandwich special was mid at best. Not a lot of flavor and was way more expensive than it should have been. Chicken strips were chicken strips, not much going on there. The only thing that was good were the cheese curds. But they don't have marinara sauce, only garlic aioli. It took our server about 20 minutes to acknowledge us and that was only after we asked if they had table service or not. Skip this place and go LITERARY anywhere else. read more

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Maybe happy hour is good, but we went at noon. Nice ambiance, but expensive for bad food and mediocre portions. Breakfast sandwich was $12 and looked a mess. These photos are with the food untouched. Cheese wasn't melted. 2 egg classic - i guess we shouldn't have ordered 2 fried eggs for $12, but at least make it look nicer? Fried chicken had strange and thick breading. The girl who ordered it didnt finish. Coffee was fine, tasted about $4 diner coffee. They had a separate lounge door and the diner part had nice enough decor, but we would not come back. read more

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I don't leave many poor reviews but this is my second experience here and both were negative. Our dollars don't go as far anymore so buyer beware, this spot isn't worth the spend. The vibes are cute and the kitchen is fast, but the food and service hardly stack up to how pricy it is. There were mistakes with the drink I ordered and it was a struggle to get attention from staff to fix it. Once that was squared away the food came out, but mine wasn't as ordered (eggs over medium... but came out way underdone). The food runner dropped the plates like a bomb, so I couldn't send it back then and there. It took so long waiting for someone's attention that the food started to get cold, and I just traded plates with my girlfriend. They were even too undercooked for her; the snotty egg whites and raw yolks bled into the rest of the dish until neither of us could eat it. Once we realized it wasn't going to be fixed, we just wanted to leave. Nobody came to check on us and we both lost our appetites. When we flagged the server for the check, she asked if I wanted a box and I said no. She asked if I was sure, but didn't ask how it was or why we would let her throw away a mostly uneaten plate. I left $60 poorer and hungry, but I wish I had just walked out after waiting so long for any of the 5 people working the floor to be available for help. My one compliment is on the biscuits because that was delicious but doesn't really make up for the rest of the food being wasted. Even with friendly folks working here we felt unheard, forgotten, and scammed. I run a restaurant and would be embarrassed to leave any customer with an impression like this. read more

We came to Lost & Found on Capitol Hill for my birthday because we love a good classic diner brunch moment. The vibe? Super fun. Lively, packed, energetic -- definitely the kind of place that feels like a weekend spot. That said, it was very busy and service was on the slower side. I had noted it was my birthday, but there wasn't any acknowledgment, which was a little disappointing. Not a dealbreaker -- just something that would've made it feel more special. Now the food: solid. Good. Comforting. Just not particularly memorable. I had the French toast, which comes with four slices, two eggs, and your choice of bacon or sausage. It was exactly what you'd expect from diner French toast -- satisfying, but nothing that stood out. My husband ordered the chorizo hash with sourdough bread, which he enjoyed. Again, good flavors, not the heartiest portion -- and not something memorable. The biggest surprise was the pricing. The mimosas are around $20, which felt pretty steep for a diner-style brunch. I definitely wouldn't order those again here. Overall, for the portion sizes and what we got, the prices felt a bit high. We loved the vibe and the location -- Capitol Hill energy is always a win -- but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. It was good, just not special enough to justify the cost for us. Fun spot if you're already nearby and want a lively brunch scene but I'd grab drinks at one of the nearby bars instead of with the meal here. read more

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Honestly I was expecting so much more from this cute diner spot - the food was soooo mediocre (see pic of $13 breakfast sandwich), expensive, and not good value at all. Other people in my party would agree.. it's typical diner food but not worth its price. :( read more

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge - Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great pancakes and bacon. Cool vibe for your morning breakfast. Opens at 7am, not 24 hours. Parking in front. Attentive server. Coffee was fine but not remarkable. Classic diner feeling with big booths. read more

Stopped by here after going to a book event next door and was thrilled to sit and eat later in the evening. The vibe is cozy and a lovely diner. The food was a bit expensive but very tasty and big portions. The milkshake is giant and I got tons of fries. Overall very tasty and will stop again when I go to another book event for sure. read more

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge - Oreo shake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I met up with some friends for brunch. I ordered a classic breakfast. It is simple, two eggs over easy, hash browns and biscuit. Eggs cooked perfectly, hash browns crispy on top and bottom, and biscuit baked well. I really like the biscuit, break it in half and heat steam out, crispy top layer and bottom layer, moist in the middle. Service was good and there is 5% service charge. Inside, is classic diner atmosphere. read more

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge - The Classic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

food is fire after a night out but how are yall not gonna seat us 20 min before yall close... lost my appetite type :/ idk if i can come back for this ambiance read more

8.19.25: The salmon cake Benedict special was amazing. The churro cake was also great, made even better with a scoop of ice cream. read more

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge - Churro Cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I visited Seattle over the Forth of July weekend. Met with family who picked to come here for dinner. We showed up and there wasn't a lot of people in. I was told that if there weren't fireworks shows around town, this place would be super busy. So glad we went on a slow-ish evening. It's a really nice place! Very chill vibes. Nice staff. The service was pretty quick and consistent. The food was great! My other half ordered the roast beef sandwich which was delicious! I had ordered just the roast beef. Also delicious! We ordered chicken wings for the table and an Oreo shake. All amazing! The prices were fair for what we got. We were able to sit, relax and enjoy each other's company without feeling like we had to rush out. I will definitely go back the next time I'm in WA! All-in-all, a good experience. read more

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Came here for late night happy hour - the prices are good but it is definitely reflected in the quantity you're given. The baskets of food were all very sad looking and honestly a bit too empty even given the discount. It's popping at late night times though. read more

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The restaurant was surprisingly slow on a Friday night. It has nice decor and ambiance. Overall, the food was good. They give you large portions, so you get your money's worth. We really liked the fried chicken and onion rings. The spicy chicken sandwich was a little dry and needed more sauce, and some of the steamed vegetables were cold. We will go here again! read more

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I love how at Lost Lake I seem to lose track of time. It's as if I'm transported back in time and I'm in a long running tv show. Maybe it's the decor, or my mind romanticizing of being in a leisure suit with the Delphonics and Melvin and the Blue notes playing in the background. Some of the waitresses had a pin up hair style and wore a line dresses. Back in the days, the hipster mustache and cowboy boots and vintage band t's further added to the nostalgia. I loved sitting at the countertops and ordering omelettes and corned beef hash. The food is always solid and cooked well and it seemed more of a local hang out compared to OddFellows. Waitresses knew you by name, had impeccable memory, and you never left hungry. This is a Seattle staple. read more

Food is not expensive, happy hour has a burger and fries for 5 dollars, so great option if you're on a budget! Music is very loud, loud enough to suggest ear protection. Food is very average (not including the amazing fries and ranch). Service is not nice at all unfortunately. about 19/20 times i had a bad service experience but one time the server was SO nice wish i got her name to say thank you. read more

Small Bar/Lounge with a great vibe. Friendly staff and good fresh food. Breakfast served all day. Nice portion sizes. read more

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge - Breakfast menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was my first visit to this cafe/lounge. A friend and I meet for breakfast about once or twice a month, and we look for some place with good food and good service at a low price. We've tried quite a few places around Seattle, and have had some good meals, but we were still on a search. We both drive a fair distance to meet (we used to work at the same place in Seattle, and we still enjoy meeting and catching up on each other), and so we want to make the trip and the meal worth it. So we found this place up in Capitol Hill - a bit out of the way for us, but yowza, it was worth it! We had the "Happy Hour Breakfast" (2 eggs, 2 slices bacon/sausage, toast) and a cup of coffee, and it was a fantastic meal! Not only were the eggs cooked exactly as I ordered (over medium, slightly runny yolk) but they were *delicious* - far fresher tasting than most other places we gone. The bacon was good, and the toast was a generous portion of "swirly" rye with butter. It was very good. But let me tell you about the coffee - it is hands down the best coffee we've had in a restaurant. They get their beans from Vida, a local shop, and I was seriously surprised at the quality of the taste. That coffee alone would bring me back! The service was great. Our server was pleasant and cheerful, and made sure to keep the coffee and water refilled. The ambiance is a soft "funkiness." The shop is a bit worn, but it's comfortable, warm, and homey, and has all kinds of decorations on the walls that remind you of a 60s cafe - which it was. Plus being in Capitol Hill there are plenty of Pride flags and other objects to show their support for and inclusion of Seattle's gay community. You bet we're coming back! read more

Never been when I was sober but everytime I've gone the food slaps. Perfect for late night eats after a night out.

Food literally no better than IHOP or Denny's, at more than twice the price, drinks only slightly stronger than water in a dirty glass, and service so slow and sloppy you'll forget what you ordered by the time your food arrives. If Lost Lake ever was a good place to eat and have a cocktail, that was a long time ago. It hasn't been that for many years now. read more

Bennie's are the best. Chicken fried steak was extremely tough however the staff removed it and apologized and offered other options. read more

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Tough service, be very aware about their extra charges. Came with a large party I'll give them that but damn. Paid half our bill in extra prices. 4.50$ for avocado, and 4$ to substitute ham for bacon in the eggs Benedict. Paid 2.50 for each ranch, paid for a cheaper bus ticket to get out of there after. 3 stars bc they served a large group of 8 during a lunch rush on a Saturday. read more

Service was great. Place is super chill. The star of the show for me was the biscuits and gravy. Quite possibly the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. I will definitely come back here when visiting Seattle again. read more

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge - Biscuits and Gravy with soft scrambled Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Our server Logan was phenomenal!! Absolutely amazing, went above and beyond to assist us and make sure our food was safe for my sister (celiac). The food was also so yummy! read more

The food and the service was amazing! I got the steak and eggs and partner got the trash plate, I know it sounds not appetizing but it was!!! The service received by Julio was above and beyond and always with a smile. If I'm ever in town again I'll definitely be back!! read more

God has this place gone down hill. It's just sad now. Food and service are awful. 10 years ago it was actually enjoyable yadayada.

The place would be better named "Lost Lake Diner and Dive Bar," which is no insult, but sincerely a more proper name for it. The building is split between the two environments. My dining experience was disappointing, as the food is overpriced and underprepared. I ordered the Rocky Mountain Omelet, which was more like cold eggs being used as a cup with the contents in between because none of the bacon, sausage, smoked ham, peppers, or cheddar cheese actually stuck to the egg. This was a $20 omelet, with nothing to offer in terms of quality or size. The service was poor, which made me surprised to learn about the automatic 5% gratuity charge as a solo order. The two jelly containers I opened for my toast seemed old, the jelly was hard to get out because the cardboard had infused with it over time. read more

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge - Rocky Mountain Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Chicken fried steak was so overdone I couldn't eat a h of it. Sunny side eggs were over cooked His Benedict came out cold. $100 after tip and I left starving. We won't be back. I never leave reviews but this was a hit and a miss :( read more

Stumbled upon this when we were looking for coffee late at night and the coffee shop at Elliott Bay Books was closed. They recommended we go next door to Lost Lake. This has a cool retro late night lounge so we vibe. Like something you see in a painting or movie. Brown tufted seats at booths and tables, swivel seats at the bar counter. Half of the place is the Lost Lake diner side which we sat in, and the other half is the Comet Lounge which has a darker red light aura. Some music was playing in the background - good ol 70s 80s rock. Servers were punk rock dressed, which added to the vibe. We sat at the bar and ordered a coffee to start. Loved how the waitress/bartender didn't bat an eye even though it was 10 pm. The coffee is Cafe Vita - so smooth, no bitterness or sourness. Very good. I ordered just a slice of strawberry rhubarb pie (~$5). It was very tasty - good flaky and thick crust. Husband ordered a carne asada burrito (~$16). He seemed to enjoy it. It was a good size and served with little scoops of guacamole, pico, and sour cream and topped with a drizzle of green salsa. His reaction made me think it was just like normal tasting, not bad, not extraordinary, but solid and satisfying. The menu also includes breakfast favorites like Chicken fried steak, omelettes, scrambled, as well as lunch and dinner favorites like meatloaf, Reubens, salmon and beef burgers, salads, and soup. I enjoyed the place. Happy to also know a chill place open late in Cap Hill. read more

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Pretty good! Huevos rancheros hit the spot. Service was good and everyone's food turned out pretty good. read more

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here on a busy Sunday morning, as this was one of the few brunch places on Capitol Hill that had no wait time and didn't need reservations. We were quickly seated at the bar, and service was very quick. This is your average American brunch/breakfast place, with reliable food that is filling. I had one of their egg benedict's which was good, with a perfect runny yolk. The potato's were also cooked perfectly, very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. If you're in search for a quick, reliable, filling breakfast, this is good place to go! read more

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge - smoked salmon benedict & rocky mountian high omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went on Halloween night so of course it was packed with everyone after hitting the bars. Staff is superrr hard working! Food wasn't my fav but maybe I ordered the wrong thing. I tried the Buffalo wings and really didn't like how sweet the sauce tasted so only ate 2 wings lol even after some drinks I'm picky with my wings. Hot wings and/or buffalo wings is one of my favorite foods, so sad when it's a let down. The sauce just wasn't hitting. Cute cafe and felt safe dining here just wasn't a fan of what I ordered. read more

Delicious food. Came here for breakfast and got the breakfast tacos. it was really tasty. The service was quick and friendly. It would've been nice to have more flexibility with the menu (like getting their pancake breakfast and substituting with the pumpkin pancakes). Overall, the ambience was idyllic and distinct. read more

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge - Breakfast Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The service of the single bartender was very attentive. The drinks were nicely prepared and served. We had some light snacks and they were good as well. The ambiance is a bit dark but that seems intentional. The music seemed a bit loud to me but it was still possible to have a conversation. read more

Love the diner vibe and late night opening. It's conveniently located in the heart of Cap Hill, and depending on what you order the food can be great too. The fries here are ultra crispy and absolutely delicious, some of the best especially for late night fare. The eggs sunny side up are delicious and perfectly done too. The french toast is okay and on the plainer side, but definitely in line with standard diner expectations. The sausage links are pretty awesome though - they're not the ordinary ones you'd expect to get at breakfast spots, but were pretty hefty and packed full of flavor. I'd definitely recommend those as well. Service was great and super friendly! read more

classic american diner faire. apparently used to be a 24-hour joint. the inside is very dark, like so dark that even walking back into dark-and-overcast seattle hurt my eyes lol to me, it was only okay. i got the salmon eggs benedict. it wasn't terrible i just didn't really like it. on the flip side, they have a pretty large menu so i may update this review after trying something different. read more

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge - salmon eggs benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this place for comfort dinner food. Really good cocktails and love the pitcher of mimosa. It's very casual and also will note VERY loud. As it gets really packed in there. Service is friendly but usually a little slower. I wouldn't say it's a place if you want a quick bite. Note: if you want beyond burger, veggie alternative, or gluten free. Be prepared for pricey substitutions. A $17 burger quickly turns into a $25 burger. read more

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge - Hickory BBQ Beyond Burger gluten free - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service was great. Atmosphere was cool. Eggs Benedict was just ok. Eggs were runny and hollandaise sauce was sour. Hash browns were oily tasting. There was a 5% Service charge tacked on. Not sure why. read more

I came here with my best friend to get some Saturday brunch. Everyone was super nice and we sat at the bar since it was almost empty. My friend ordered the sweet potato hash and I got the carnitas breakfast burrito with a side of crispy hash browns. My friend loved her hash and cleaned the plate and my burrito was definitely pretty good. I think the only thing I would add/change is adding more carnitas to the burrito since there was barely any and they were a bit stingy on the guacamole and sour cream. For a big burrito like that you gotta have enough of the guac and sour cream. Other than that, the food was def really good and I'd def try some other menu items since looking at the food hitting the tables looked awesome! read more

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this was one of my favorite spots for years. the food was and is fantastic, service is quite good, but wow they nickel and dime you like you wouldn't believe. two burgers and a runny milkshake and before I knew it I spent 80 dollars. They added surprise 2 dollar charges, for sauce, cheese, and Oreo toppings and the milkshake was $13 BEFORE the milkshake. Then there was a 5% service charge I missed before tipping my usual 20%. I know it's hard for businesses in a place like Seattle, but wow, I had no idea i was paying extra for each of these things. much love for these guys, but I would value more transparency about when things are extra. we are all trying to make it here. read more