I really liked this place. Their food was pretty decent compared to my expectations. I met with a large group and the server was super attentive the whole time. There fries were stand out and I'd actually go back here just to have the fries again. We all ordered more for the table lol. It's kind of a rowdy local bar vibe but really friendly and felt safe and welcoming for our group of all women meeting up. read more

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ordered specific instructions multiple times and they did not do them. Every time I have gone the same thing has happened and the food is terrible. read more

One of my neighborhood options when the brekkie urge coincides with a bout of lazy. This place can get busy, and noisy (especially when the restaurant-as-daycare parents show up with their snot-monsters in tow) but we've never had remotely poor service during any visit. Breakfast is my least favorite meal because it's the least diverse in terms of options. Therefore, any time I can get a good meal with zero effort other than a walk, I'm happy. This place is solidly well-above-average. I've had a variety of items from their menu along with a few specials and I've yet to leave disappointed. You really can't go wrong. #supportlocal read more

Went on a Monday mid-morning for breakfast with my mom and it was not busy, so we got seated right away. Lots of tables and booths to get waited on as well as a counter you can go up and order a coffee at. The waitress was attentive and friendly. The menu had a good variety of breakfast options. I got the veggie scramble with egg whites, house potatoes, sourdough and fruit - it was decent/got the job done, but nothing incredibly special in my opinion (classic). My mom got the loaded breakfast potato - it came with russet potatoes and eggs on top - i think it should've been more like a full baked potato, but it was still a good meal. Overall, classic breakfast option. read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - Loaded breakfast potatoes. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food is seasoned and delicious. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area. Eggs were spot on and the potatoes are the perfect combo. Service was fast and very nice. The café was over all welcoming and calming. read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - Great breakfast or brunch. Food is well seasoned and delicious. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Serendipity cafe is a neighborhood cafe that if like me, you come here as part of the regular crowd in the early mornings, the atmosphere is laid back and comfortable, the food and service hometown comfort and style . Service in the mornings are slow to start but find their groove- it's a great place to come before the Magnolia Farmers Market opens, it has indoor and outdoor dining, great people watching opportunities. Perfect for family, friends and a drive-by snack and drink. read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - Baked goods, cool drinks, coffee and Tea - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Located in an affluent satellite suburb, Magnolia 10 minutes northwest of downtown Seattle, Serendipity Cafe, advertised as a family friendly restaurant, seemed more like poorly lit bar. Maybe there are two separate dining areas? It was mid afternoon, when most restaurants can be slow but the place was empty. Decided to stop in anyway for a burger, fries & salad. Bartender was friendly; service was fine; food was good but definitely overpriced at $33 including tax/tip. Limited street parking; cute neighborhood; walkable; families hanging out but also some homeless transients roaming around the corner. Overall OK but would not recommend & would seek better value elsewhere. read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - California burger, fries, side salad - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Yuck, Just had a ham and bacon omelette and the meat was not edible plus potatoes that were neither cooked or seasoned. I told the waitress the meat was not good and she replied 'noted' she charged full price and my meal was basically untouched. Years ago I brought back a chicken salad sandwich that was raw chicken salad I got to go and the owner said I was refunded but my bank statement said otherwise. Tried to give them another chance a few times and last time the owner dn bring us water, napkins, or a refill of coffee. I had to get repeatedly to ask for help. This morning the waitress stated my sons pancakes were half their usual size... This place is just pathetic. Go to Bay cafe read more

The 4 stars are for the ambiance, kind wait staff, good option selection, clean spot, and the fact that it was fun to try out. The food itself is hovering around 3-3.5 stars though. What we ordered was okay, but I wasn't wowed. The seasoning was good- execution on the chicken sandwich was blah. French onion soup was decent. The sliders were more like 4.5 stars! 5 stars for the quality of fries! read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - a sandwich and fries - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great family spot! Service is always great and the food is solid. They'll even give a party of 2 a four-top for you and your son to spread out and go through his new albums. This is the spot to take your kids to eat in Magnolia. read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I called the restaurant on Thursday to let them know that a party of 8 or 9 would be coming in on Friday evening at 6:00p. Although they do not take reservations I wanted to give them a heads up. My friend, whose birthday we are celebrating arrives first and a few of us begin to trickle in. There are a few people ahead of us waiting. No one is greeted but the sign says wait to be seated. After 5-10 mins a woman comes out to say that she is very busy and working alone. She cannot accommodate us and said that we could wait 20 mins to be seated or go somewhere else. That didn't make sense to me because was more help arriving in 20 mins? She cut us off while we were talking to her said "I am busy, I have to go" and walked away. I think we have all had to handle unforeseen, unmanageable situations but this was just embarrassing for me as I was the one who chose the restaurant. We ended up at a great Italian place just down the block so it worked out but I feel that it is necessary to let people know that this establishment is lacking service, and overall management. I will not be back. read more

Was looking for somewhere to have breakfast on a Saturday, while I was in Magnolia. Saw Serendipity, and decided to check them out. I am SO happy to have found this place. Food was GREAT, staff was very friendly, and on top of things, while the prices, (especially for being in the heart of the village) weren't any higher then most, far less inviting places. I eat breakfast out a lot...and now have another favorite spot to visit! My only surprise was that it wasn't more crowded. read more

Serendipity is my go to casual diner in the Magnolia neighborhood. Staff is friendly, timely, and there are booths and tables throughout. There is parking on the side of the restaurant which makes it very accessible - great place for families. The smoked salmon scramble with a bagel & cream cheese is the ultimate comfort food. The house breakfast potatoes are delicious. My boyfriends loves the Benedict. read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - Smoked Salmon scramble and eggs Benedict - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Upon walking in the place felt casual, homey and welcoming. The service was very friendly and gave great recommendations. My girlfriend and I got a lotus for the road afterwards and both were stellar. One of the few places I'd go back to try other menu items. Lounge is right next door if you're just looking for a drink or two or few read more

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After a visit to the nearby Magnolia Boulevard Viewpoint-- with its magnificent views-- I stopped at Serendipity for a sandwich and glass of wine. It's right in the heart of Magnolia Village. The chicken salad sandwich was pretty good- and the service was fine. I sat on the cafe side-- it's a long & narrow room with the kitchen at the far end. Lots of clanging noise from the kitchen. The 6 oz pour of the house white was insanely over-priced at $11. With 20% tip, this little meal cost $35. read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - Chicken sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Bloody Mary and burrito kinda morning! Nothing to complain about. Sat down right away in a stunning at 10:50. The adjacent streets are shut down for the local farmers market. Been before and like it , but they stepped up their game. Nice beer selection to boot. read more

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We love this spot in Magnolia. We always call it "the peach pit" like in 90210 because of the groups of high schoolers that stop by. It's a great place to stop for brunch. We love that the outdoor area is dog friendly. Food and drinks are served by servers, and they've always done a good job. It's really a neighborhood gem. read more

I am officially a regular! After moving to Magnolia during the pandemic, I found it hard to settle in. The village is very unique and small. I had to make my rounds before discovering why Serendipity was so great. The food tastes like a restaurant made it, but reasonable and lots to choose from. They have a sit down side with coffee and a place for the kiddos to play. The other side is a bar, so 21+. They serve food until a certain time in the bar side and they have great drinks! The staff have all been here a long time and get to know your name and order. They make this place feel like home. I am knocking a star off because it seems like their specials menu never changes and they use a heavy cilantro lime dressing on a lot of items. It's yummy but overdone and makes you feel limited in your ordering. Seriously though, you can't go wrong with coming here - lots of outdoor seating and good food await! read more

The tuna melt. And waffle fries. Just say yes. Where else can you enjoy two distinct ambiences that both serve the same delicious tuna melt?? I love this bar, and the cafe next door. I enjoy the friendly staff as well. A welcome sight at the end of a long day. read more

The food here is amazing!! They have the best French fries. I love the people and the atmosphere.

Good selection on the menu. Everyone in our group of 7 reported that their food was excellent. We will definitely be back

This place is fast becoming my comfort food craving. Every time I eat there--the food is terrific! This time, Hubby took me to lunch and they had all day brunch. He had the French Dip--which was great. I had the Eggs Benedict and I'm a real aficionado of the EB. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the hollandaise was spot on and the smoked ham was sublime. The potatoes however, surpassed my expectations. Big heart onions and peppers added some amazing flavor. Not a dieters special, but if you're going to go big, I'd say go to Serendipity. read more

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This little cafe was so lovely! The food was delicious and the service was genuine and upbeat. 10/10 recommend the steak sandwich with garlic herb aioli & julienne fries. read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice breakfast (veggies eggs benedict) with friendly service. Found easy street parking around the block. Win!

Not knowing the area, and seeing a lot of people near this restaurant, we decided to give it a try. However, upon actually being in the restaurant, we realized everyone was actually going next door. A little underwhelmed of our experience today. And with that, we will definitely not be returning. We ordered a mushroom Swiss burger and their specialty Mac n cheese, all gluten free. The burger was decent, nothing to complain about there. The Mac n cheese, however, was such a let down. First of all, they almost brought regular pasta which made me a little nervous, but I was thankful the server noticed right before she delivered the plate to us. The best I can explain the Mac n cheese would be if you took a can of Alfredo sauce and poured it onto a box of Barilla pasta (cooked, of course). There was no imagination, and it definitely didn't have any resemblance of Mac n cheese. I never eat dairy, so I was excited for this, and it was such a let down. I guess the part that frustrates me the most is the fact that we spent over $60. The quality just doesn't match the price tag. read more

I go every year right before St. Patrick's day to have a bowl of split pea soup and the bacon wrap things that come with it. I do not drink but usually go to the bar so as to not be near the kids on the other side. ( I have PTSD). On a week night the bar is not crowded and not loud so you can hear your friend. Had a super time. I look forward to it after the Christmas season stuff has passed. See you next year. read more

Everything that you'd expect from a family diner type restaurant. Not fastest service and certainly not shiny, but solid food (not inspired but tasty) and good place for kids to play. read more

Will come again! Perfect brunch spot. Really fast service. Gave us the option to take our leftover coffee to go. read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - Smoked Salmon French Toast - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Charming neighborhood eatery. Friendly service. Clean and bright. The Steak Salad was huge, lots of fresh romaine, small amount of steak bites. The chicken salad sandwich was good but oddly seasoned with a warm spice, nutmeg? Onion rings were fantastic! At 2:00 I was surprised to see the bakery case nearly empty, with only a few cookies. Parking was easy. read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - Steak salad - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service was efficient. Food tasted delicious. Just what you want on a Sunday afternoon. The Chicken Salad Sandwich was creamy and sweet with a bit of crunch. Would come back! read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - Chicken Salad Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The barista followed my instructions on making a cortado and it was perfect. Excellent service and a really nice atmosphere.

We have been coming to Serendipity Cafe and the Lounge since 2012- the food is really good, menu has great choices with seasonal specials. (The daily soups are crazy delicious) The cafe side caters to families and the breakfast and lunch crowd but the lounge side is our favorite evening hangout for date night or just to see friends. The bartenders there are absolutely amazing. (Adam, we love you! Helen and Alicia too!) It's pretty much our "Cheers". A great neighborhood staple for sure. read more

Best little breakfast place. Laid back home town feel. Nice place to go in the neighborhood.

Holy Smokes! What a great little cafe here in the Village! We're getting set to move out to the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle and I'm so excited to have a delicious place close by that we'll be able to get a tasty lunch or dinner . . . and that has gluten free options too! I stopped here for lunch and was impressed with the menu and the service. Very friendly and prompt with being served and knowledge/understanding of being GF. They also have a nice little outdoor seating space that looks out onto McGraw...cool and shady and perfect for a lovely day! I had the Holy Guacamole burger on the GF bun (tasted like a "regular" bun, it was so good). A perfectly cooked patty that tasted like real meat =) with pepper jack cheese, red onion, lettuce, guac, and a spicy chipotle sauce. I couldn't have fries because there isn't a dedicated frier, so I had a greens salad and was duly impressed! Any of their sandwiches or burgers can be prepared on GF bread/bun, so there are lots of options to chose from. I will look forward to returning and trying some of their breakfast items. They have lots of egg dishes to pick that'll be GF friendly! Thanks Serendipity! You'll be seeing us again! read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - The Holy Guacamole burger w/ greens salad. Arnold Palmer to wash it down. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

New bartender was rude as hell. Came in to see my friend and asked me what I was doing sitting in my seat and when I told her I was meeting my friend she got snippy with me as if I was doing something wrong. This is a neighborhood bar and I've been coming here for years. If she is ever working again I will not be back. I take my son here for food. I live up the street. Bad hire for the hood. Not to mention she spent most of her time with her friends at the end of the bar. I get it. New gig. But you don't know all the people who come here. Not cool at all. I will limit my time Update!! Katie has recently approved of my yelp ! Just got notification! read more

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Flew into town to catch an Alaskan cruise and had time to meet up with friends who were also headed out on a road trip vacation. My friend searched reviews and found this neat neighborhood cafe to have breakfast. Walking in I noticed the open atmosphere and being greeted by the person behind the counter. Our waitress was polite and our food came out in good timing. I opted for coffee, along with The Venetian breakfast entree which was a breakfast sandwich with eggs, cheese and your choice of ham, sausage, bacon or tomato along with breakfast potatoes. The food was good, and so was the atmosphere; pretty tranquil like you'd want a smaller cafe to be. I enjoyed my visit and would recommend to anyone looking for a quick bite for breakfast. read more

Serendipity Cafe and Lounge - The Venetian - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm normally a calm and level-headed person. Normally. The experience I had here with downright unacceptable. I came on a Saturday to brunch with two friends and our kiddos. The waitress we received had attitude from the get-go. When I accidentally spilled (and broke) a glass of water, she had the most annoyed look on her face. I apologized profusely, but she said nothing and never returned, even though she wasn't finished taking our order. A very friendly employee came over to clean the mess, and she was very understanding of our accident. I told her that unless they wanted me to say something directly to the original waitress (which wouldn't have been pretty), they should send a manager over. Another waitress returned (unsure if she was the manager) to resume our order after about 15 minutes. She was pleasant, but the chaos of the previous situation left half our orders to either be wrong or not come out. At one point, my friend went to remind the coffee bar of an espresso drink we ordered, and the and original waitress cut him off and said pissily, it's coming." My friend then overheard her tell another coworker that she was a "crankster" today. That is not the choice of words I would have used. When the drink did come out, it was wrong. Of course. The new waitress took 50% off the bill, but I still feel absolutely wronged. There continued to be shards of glass on the floor surrounding the play area for children, and I really think the original waitress should be fired. Her attitude was absolutely rotten. I've worked in customer (food) service, and I've had bad days, but I never treated anyone like that nor did I run away from a situation. It was pretty pathetic. It's a shame we had such a negative experience, because it's a great location in magnolia, the food was tasty, and there is a play area for little ones. But I likely won't ever return because you just can't treat customers like that. read more

Good food and atmosphere, and above all delicious Herikimer coffee- the best coffee roaster in Seattle by a mile.

Went in yesterday to grab a cocktail before seeing a band at Summerfest. Sat at the bar and ordered a vodka soda. I watched her pour the vodka, which was well, which is fine because that is what I wanted. But when the bill came, it was $10 and she had charged me for Tito's. Super shady. Check your bill before paying. read more

We had breakfast at the Serendipity. Very disappointed. I ordered the farmer's breakfast with sausage, two eggs over medium and French toast. Menu states two pieces of Challah bread. It was one small slice of bread cut in half. If they had cut the one slice into four would they say 4 pieces of bread? Very misleading. Sausage was tough because it was overcooked. The eggs came sunny side up. I should have sent it back but I thought I could eat around runny egg whites. I couldn't. And to top it off, the serving was so cool, that it didn't even melt the butter. Magnolia scramble was also ordered with egg whites. The scramble portion on the plate was very small and the fried potatoes were very greasy. The third order included crisp bacon that was enjoyed. Serving staff was friendly. read more