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Magnuson Cafe & Brewery

3.5 (307 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Kale-Apple Salad with grilled chicken
Louise F.

A good place to stop by if you're in magnuson park. The outdoor seating faces the water and I bet it'd be a great place to enjoy a sunset. It's a super standard burgers and salad place and I wanted something healthier so got the kale apple salad. The menu advertises an option to add fried chicken but I asked if I could get the chicken grilled instead and it wasn't a problem at all. Flavorful salad and felt pretty full finishing it.

A large side of fries, and two beers
Will L.

I really want to like this place more than I do. The positives: it's close to the waterfront at Magnuson, so if you're boating or swimming, it's a convenient place to come to before or after. We, in particular, put our kayaks in at Matthews Beach (or elsewhere), and paddle to Magnuson, making it our midpoint. The place has great options for seating, both at tables or barrier seats in a covered area as well as fairly exposed benches. Wait staff tend to be helpful and attentive, although sometimes you might have to flag someone down (it gets really busy). The beer selection is also reasonable, although on busy weekends, you might see them run out of particular varieties. The minuses: frankly, the food is meh. This last visit, we ordered the Portobello Mushroom Burger and the Black Bean Burger (both vegetarian). My girlfriend enjoyed the former, although she wasn't super enthusiastic about it. I found the black bean burger to be fairly mushy and tasteless. It also looks like it may have fallen apart on the grill, and was kind of slapped back together again. I didn't finish it. Fries are hit or miss here. Sometimes, you'll get fries that are cooked appropriately, still somewhat soft. Other times, you'll get a tray of well-cooked fries, with tons of crispy bits (with some grease to spare). Another time, I ordered their BLT, which is served on a kind of Texas Toast. I enjoyed this more than the Black Bean Burger, but still, I've had much better BLT sandwiches. All in all, we'll continue to stop here, just because of the proximity of the water and how close it is to my house. But I wish the food were better.

Crumble cake! This sells out quick, so go and grab one in the morning!
Madeline D.

This is my favorite cafe in Seattle! I am a frequent customer here because it's in a great location, near a park, and it's in a charming neighborhood! Two of my favorite dishes here are the breakfast sandwich and the crumble cake! The people working there are always so nice and welcoming! 10/10

Classic Hamburger
Walter B.

Stopped here about 2:30 in the afternoon on a sunny 45 degree day and everything was fantastic. Ordered the classic burger and a hazy pale ale. The burger is the perfect size (4-5in diameter) and the patty is juicy (formed by hand?). No frills, just a good solid juicy burger. The beer is crisp with a variance of citrus hops. There was little wait after order to receive my food, and the staff was pleasant. Seating on the patio overlooking the lake is hard to beat! The prices are fare. This is a hidden gem and I will be a regular.

Fish and chips. I wouldn't recommend.
Channing C.

Magnuson Cafe and Brewery for me, is a drink and enjoy the view type of place. I will never eat here again. Both times, my food has been gross. How do you mess up French fries? Ask this place. The garlic fries were extremely greasy, but they should be with the way they are prepared. The kitchen here is open so you can see a little of what goes on in there. To achieve the garlic flavor, the chef pours garlic oil on fries that just came out of oil. The fries are then adorned with whole pieces of roasted garlic. Putting oil on top of oil made for oil soaked fries. I know this is not a health-forward restaurant, but that amount of oil is ridiculous anywhere. The second time I came here, I had the fish and chips. Another mistake. The dish looked appealing when it came out, but after I took one bite of the fish, I decided to investigate what I was eating. The piece of fish is a facade. When you pull back the thick layer of breading, a very thin layer of cod is revealed. Most of what you are eating is a thick, sturdy coating of greasy breading and very little actual fish. They are cutting corners and cost with this dish. The coleslaw was also old, as I could see that it was turning brown and looked beige. For what they charge here for food, you would think that you are getting something better than that. Service is hit or miss. One time I came, the gal that helped me was rude and had no customer service skills. The second time I came, that gal was very nice and professional. This spot has a great location with beautiful sweeping views of Lake Washington, so this is a great place to drink and take a load off, but I suggest that you eat somewhere else.

beer flight
Gregg L.

We didn't necessarily have a bad time here, but it wasn't great either. Came in on a Saturday night and since there was a private party on the covered patio, the rest of the patrons had the choice of being crammed into a small area inside or sitting in the wind and drizzle. We were lucky enough to find a table inside, but had to bus it ourselves before sitting down. I think maybe they were just short handed. The food we got wasn't terrible, but I'm not sure if I'd ever order it again. Burger was small and pretty dry, fish tacos were just okay and not very flavorful, and our side of tots was almost laughably small. With all that said, the beer was decent and I could see the appeal of sipping on a brew here while looking over the water on a nicer weather day. Might give this place another shot in the future, but the overall experience wasn't super memorable. The screaming children running around as their parents drank and didn't pay attention to them a table over probably didn't help much either.

Classic Burger
Jaynar S.

Came because you get great water views. Most of the seating is outside, so plan ahead for the weather. For drinks we had the Post Coastal IPA and a Sundrop IPA. For food, we had the Kid's Chicken Bites which were a little dry and bland, but the Classic Burger was delicious. Their service was good overall. It can be confusing when ordering because there is a hostess stand and a cashier stand; didn't know you can order at both. There is no sign to the restrooms. When you're outside. Go through the white door that's not labeled.

Fried Chicken & Biscuit with 2 eggs -- with a view!
Erica W.

My favorite breakfast fare consists of fried chicken, biscuits and gravy. So upon discovering this was an option at Magneson, my husband and I decided to ride our bikes down to give it a try! It is a very relaxed (but elevated) fast food vibe. Not sure if table service is not available for just the breakfast meal, or the new normal for all dining at the cafe. It makes for an expedited experience, which I can appreciate! They also serve mimosas and beer if you're up for a good buzz early in the morning! The only thing missing from my breakfast, hash browns. They do offer breakfast potatoes (kinda like a Mexi-fry or home fry). I did try them once but didn't care for them. Not a deal breaker because the chicken and biscuits are delicious, and the eggs are cooked to perfection! If you're looking for a quick (tasty) breakfast why not give Magneson Cafe a shot. Also, who doesn't enjoy breakfast with a view?!

Renee S.

a cute place to grab food and drinks! the views here are incredible and they have some great guilty pleasure foods! that being said, i do think some of their food is a bit oily for my liking. this is a great place to go with friends to eat and chat and then walk around afterwards!

Estella K.

Perfect place to stop by after the dog park at magnuson! We came with a big group with 5 dogs and we were able to find seating right away to the side of the brewery. We went on a very sunny day and it was PACKED and the lines to food and drinks were veryyyy long and took about 30-45 mins to get our food. Pro tip: order online on your way from dog park and pick up at the front and grab seats! Food wasn't anything too special but very fair price (I believe a cheese burger was only $6?) & the place had some great views of the water.

Jenn C.

I don't know what it is but I really love coming here on a nice day. They have a nice large patio with a bit of a view. It's located in a big parking lot in three sand point magnuson area. Very kid friendly and dog friendly. They have a selection of beers on tap as well as some wine and cider. The mimosa I got was $9. The food is pretty good but nothing that really stands out. The loaded tots are a popular choice. Burgers dont come with any sides so take that into consideration when ordering. The bathroom is located in a separate area but a very close walk

Meg T.

We dropped into Magnuson Cafe & Brewery to pick up drinks and decided to order a biscuit to try out their food. The honey liked the coffee, but my soda tasted like it came out of a liter bottle that had been sitting, very flat. By far the biggest reason this is 2 stars is that a plain biscuit took at least 15 minutes to come out. It was't a freshly made biscuit from the oven, but much more like bread that obviously came out of a plastic bag put in a toaster. Although the jam served with it was good, in no world should something so basic take so long. The view was pretty, but the white chair covers were gray from dirt, and it just felt like the most basic of food upcharged and heated up. While the service was friendly, I don't see us coming back here.

Fish Tacos, Onion Rings, Fish 'n' Chips
Michael D.

Awesome brewpub with excellent waterfront, dog-friendly outdoor dining. Very chill and relaxing. The guy handling orders at the counter and the bartender were both very friendly. Beers and food were served quickly. The West Coast Pilsner was fantastic! Perfect amount of hops and sweetness. It was super refreshing for a warm afternoon. Could drink them all day long. The beer batter used for the onion rings and fish was delicious. It was thick and fluffy almost like funnel cake or pancake and had a great mix of seasoning. The fish was moist and well cooked. The pineapple slaw provided a fresh, crunchy compliment to the fish. The sauces were all awesome too!

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Good prices, excellent food, and an amazing view of Lake Washington. We love it here.

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Great spot! Great beer! Small on the inside but has outdoor seating. Would definitely return in the sunny weather.

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Great food & prices! Amazing view as well!! There's outdoor seating and Trivia starts in May usually.

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Ask the Community - Magnuson Cafe & Brewery

Do they have boat parking for stopping by when we're out on the lake?

I don't think so. Right next to the brewery is Sail Sand Point. They say on their website that their boat yard, "is only for hand launch-able, human or sail powered boats." If you have one they have a boat yard access request link so it seems like… Read more

Is there room for small events here?

Do they take reservations?

You do not need a reservation for this place. It is a big space and I have hit it many a time and it was never busy to that extent. It is not the best spot to eat though. I had a brekkie there and egg white was raw- I stated that in a feedback to… Read more

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, they are allowed on the large deck.

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Carly Viup here. I work in hospitality and have a Korean boyfriend so I know a thing or two about…read moregreat service and quality restaurants. This place did not disappoint. I drove my Honda here on a Sunday to watch the Seahawks. Thankfully they had TVs. I had 4 beers and a glass of Sav Blanc before I ordered. The service was so attentive I felt like I became close with my server, B. I asked what she recommended and she said Chili, the cheese burger, the fries, the nachos, and grilled cheese. I decided to order everything and it was amazing. The chili though...I haven't felt that much pleasure since eating at a Michelin star restaurant in Hong Kong with my friend Naomi Tanaka after her divorce. I ended up having a few more beers and a slice of cake. Boy was I full. I love it here. The ambiance was quaint, service was incredible, the woodwork was nice, and it felt like a great neighborhood vibe. I'll buy a house someday and hopefully it's in Beacon Hill so I can eat here everyday. Thanks Perihelion! -Viup Chilli

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