This place is cute: imagine a bunch of sweet theater kids who've never been in an actual dive bar setting up and operating what they imagine to be a dive bar. (I mean, _faux_ graffiti painted in the bathrooms - yes, there's liquid standing on the floor, but I'm pretty sure it's just water they throw in there to make it look scary: my nose wouldn't lie to me about that.) Now throw in a fantastic kitchen doing really outstanding comfort food. There you go - the 5 Point Café. Pricing is reasonable, particularly given the location and the quality of the food. (We were happy with every bit of it, but those were some of the best hash browns I've had in years.) The service is friendly and welcoming - as soon as you break through their gruff "dive bar" act. It's great. I'd go back for the eats tomorrow. read more

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Before continuing on with my day I wanted to grab a quick bite to eat. Nothing too big, but something to hold me over until dinner later that day. I did a search for nearby eateries, and this was at the top of the list, with high ratings as well. I love that this is labeled as a dive. It truly is and it embraces that description. When I arrived, I had to wait at the podium outside to be seated. However, I most likely could have walked in and sat the counter/bar if I wanted. As soon as you walked in you could see why they label it a dive. What I noticed most was the warmth this place emitted. How welcoming it is as soon as you walked in here. As soon as I walked up to the bar and found a seat, I was greeted warmly by staff and able to look over the menu. The staff here are part of the charm. The staff, and I can't say this enough, were wonderful. You can tell this is a great place to work if staff show up early for their shift to just hang out. The guy behind the counter was great. He was funny and interactive. Chatting and taking jabs at the regulars. Where I was seated I had a front row seat to just about all the action. I was near the serving window which looked right into the kitchen. I got to see them in there whipping up the dishes for each order placed. Constant stream of employees buzzing in and out and I got to overhear a lot of good chatter. Not wanting a big meal I went with and order of poutine. Just seemed like a perfect small meal to have. That warmth of fresh cut fries covered in cheese curd and gravy was the perfect meal to have midday. I wish I would have had more time in the city. I would have come back and frequented this spot more. I know if I ever do come back, I will definitely make this a stop again. read more

The 5 Point Café - Poutine - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you're starving at 3am and IHOP is too far, you can come here, get treated poorly and pay too much for ok food. I tried to call to place an order because I had some dietary restrictions - wanted to talk to a human - even their Ai-voice-phone thing is rude - and there's no way to get a human on the phone. It didn't used to be like this. They've lost their cool factor. Back in the 90's-00's, this was an edgy but well executed outfit. That's gone. Press zero to go F-yourself. read more

We walked to this spot from our hotel and I was thoroughly impressed. I got the Dungeness crab omelette & it was soooooo good. They were so nice and accommodating. The waiter was super nice. I would 10/10 recommend that omelette. read more

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Open 24 hours! And a breakfast specials until 8pm or breakfast happy hour. We missed it by 15 minutes, but they have breakfast deals all under $10. And bloodys for $9. We came for breakfast and I got the crab cake Benedict. Instead of English muffins they used crab cakes, which was awesome bc I didn't need that much carbs. It was delicious. I loved the crab cakes, such a good substitution, and it wasn't too much batter either, I could taste the crab. Wish they had other options for a hash brown on the plate. And then their Bloody Mary, it was salty and it's good for a hang over. The dive bar is dark, dingy, loud music at 8am in the morning and everything a dive should be. Also, close to the space needle, to walk off the calories. read more

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This place is kind of a rite of passage for Seattle. They have a solid draft list and a few good HH items and they are open 24/7. The service is usually good - they're usually busy in summer especially on the patio. The ambiance is a whole vibe - dive bar that's self-aware. Usually we go here after work events with our new colleagues. read more

The 5 Point Café - Cheese Curds and beer - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was hopeful. It seemed like a welcoming neighborhood bar. Not so. The bartender saw me looking at the pool tabs and said he was too busy to entertain getting them for me. I was charged $6 for one beer and $12 for another beer. Im not sure this was correct but honestly did not feel comfortable addressing it as he was pretty unfriendly. Visiting from out of state and just didnt want to stay any longer. The kid in me wanted to play the pull tabs. Guess not. Ill probably never get tbe opportunity to come back to Seattle so I would say I was bummed out with my visit. Other than that I would say there is a large selection of alcohol so you'll most likely find it easy to order your drink of choice. read more

The 5 Point Café - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place continues to suck. Waiter was rude, didn't take our order when we were ready, was out of the breakfast sandwich, spilled the maple syrup, and didn't know how to redeem my coupon. STAY AWAY from the shitty place. read more

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Open late but overpriced. I saw some concerning remarks about the owner, and kind of wished I had found a different restaurant. I had requested egg whites and paid for them, but clearly did not receive them. I will keep looking for a different restaurant next time. read more

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Great food, value prices and portions, clean, good service, a ton of locals and visitors from all over the world! This is a classic dive bar and diner. A classic 24-hour joint. You've been in a hundred of them. I walked there from my hostel four blocks away. Pretty good area street wise, no issues coming or going. Walk around the area, lots of interesting shops. This area, Belltown, has lots of small eateries tucked here for there, so come to Belltown to explore. Close to Pike Market, Seattle Aquarium and more. read more

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Arrived at 9:30pm on a Sunday night and this was one of few places still open. They were out of all gourmet burgers, meat loaf and pot roast. Our waiter was very attentive and it was surprisingly crowded for a Sunday night. We ended up ordering double dick burgers, omelets, breakfast sandwich and a Reuben. Overall solid food and would come back again. read more

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When looking for late night foods in Seattle, there's really not a lot of options. This is particularly the case after 3 AM, but that's where this cafe shines as the light in a sea of darkness, welcoming in people from around the city who just want sustenance after a night of mostly alcohol. It serves comfort food - classic breakfast diner items that can bring a person back from the dead. The eclectic fellows that inhabit this establishment in the wee hours of the morning come in all shapes and sizes, but they just have one goal - eat something greasy and satisfying. That's where this place delivers. I ended up here at slightly after 3 AM - and it was pretty packed. All the tables were full, and we were considering leaving after about ten minutes when one finally opened up. The servers are incredibly busy, and it took us about 15 minutes to actually get our order in. I got the cheese curds as my meal. These were easily the best cheese curds I've ever had. In Seattle, I've had a few instances of cheese curds that are relatively sad on the inside - they have a decent fry, but fail on the cheese aspect. That's absolutely not the case here. This cheese is amazing. It's the perfect level of squeakiness, and the stretch is unreal. It has a very unique flavor that you'll only find in cheese curds, that soft yet milk-like taste that's so addicting. It was melty, gooey, and hot inside. The taste was just pure heaven - I was shocked at how good these were. The fry on the outside is also so good. It's light yet so crispy; a beautiful golden brown that produces an amazing crunch when you eat it. Just phenomenal. The sauce provided with this was solid, but honestly I didn't even need it as the curds were amazing by itself. I tried some of the chicken fried steak as well. This was fine. The scrambled eggs were decent, but the hash browns felt a little limp and soggy. The steak itself was pretty average. The prices here aren't too bad either - my cheese curds were around $16, but the portion size was more than enough. Overall, this is a true late night classic that serves pretty great food as well. 8.75/10 read more

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It's like Denny's and a bar interbred. This place is interesting, it has decent breakfast options, but it's more of a bar that serves breakfast than a traditional diner. There are signs all around that could be considered controversial, but thankfully they have outdoor seating if you don't want to be inflicted by that. Service was good, I was promptly greeted and my meal came out quickly. Everything was tasty, though I spent the rest of my mornings trying out the various cafes in the Belltown area. Pretty decent, would come back again. read more

So unusual to find a place that's open 24 hours and it's in a great location near Seattle Center. Food was excellent but it was a little slow to come out. We must have been there at a busier time because shortly after we got our food, a bunch of tables cleared out. I have never had this experience, but they wouldn't let us bring our reusable water bottles in and had to leave them outside. They were hidden away and fine but have never had that happen before. Lots of interesting decor inside. Tables are close together and the people around us were quite loud but it did get much quieter once some of the people around us cleared out. Huge menu and like I said, food is great so would definitely return. read more

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First off, don't let the ratings get you. This is a dive bar, so don't expect anything less. However, we had a great breakfast with the most awesome bartender/server, Steve! Music was so good - 90s hip hop, best vibes. Food was really good too - we got the classic Benedict, custard French toast, gumbo, and cheese curds. The cheese curds are out of this world, especially with the honey - Even the aoli it comes with is so good. Highly recommend the pitcher of mimosas and $6 mystery shots.. it's never too early to drink when you're visiting! Spot gets busy, but for us it's worth the wait. It's a little tight inside, but I think it's cozy. Steve was amazing, not for the faint of heart for sure, but we know what we signed up for. He works weekend mornings if you're looking for him! Definitely stop on by if you're in town! read more

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We visited Seattle in October and this was our first breakfast during the trip. What a way to start! I ordered the veggie omelet made with 3 eggs and accompanied by a side of hash browns, which had me set for the day. Everyone enjoyed their food. Service was great. The ambiance was very amusing with all of the kitschy signs everywhere we looked. I would've been thrilled to return here every day for breakfast because it was so good, but we were only here for a few days. Highly recommended! read more

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We stopped by 5 Point Cafe for breakfast and left full. It's technically more of a tavern with 21+ indoor seating, but families are welcome to sit outside which makes it a good option if you have kids with you. The short stack was $10.60 and a good size to share. You get a 3-stack portion, and the pancakes were fluffy and filling. The chocolate chip pancakes were even larger for $13.40, also served as a 3-stack. I ordered the crab cake Benedict and liked that they skip the English muffin so you really get to focus on the crab cake itself. I added avocado for an extra $4.25, and they gave a decent amount spread across both crab cakes. The crab cakes were cooked a little more than I would've preferred, so they had a crispier texture and taste than expected, but overall still flavorful. The side of hash browns was $7.20 and came in a decent portion. One thing to note: there's also a 5% service fee added to the bill. Overall, the portions are large, prices feel fair for Seattle, and it's a fun casual spot if you're looking for hearty brunch food with a tavern atmosphere. Service was great! Shoutout to Jenny for tending to our table, it was busy and she did a great job. read more

We didn't plan on coming here but we didn't have to wait so we did. Glad we did. You have to have tough skin because they are real and to the point here. For instance my daughter asked for iced coffee our waiter said "ya but it's just regular shit drip coffee" haha. Better be ready and know what you want to eat. I thought everything tasted good. Love to read all the signs around the restaurant. read more

The 5 Point Café - The Mess - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Five Point Café - Downtown Seattle Not really sure where to start here, but unfortunately this was not a good experience. We were on our way to see the Space Needle and wanted something light to eat before continuing our walk through the city. We came across the Five Point Café, which is across the street from an Italian pizzeria, and decided to give it a try. The place definitely has a nostalgic, old-school feel--almost like stepping back into the 1970s, or maybe even earlier. The walls are covered with memorabilia, and while it initially felt like it could be quirky and fun, I didn't have a great feeling when we walked in. Still, we decided to give it a fair shot. I ordered a pastrami sandwich with a cup of tomato bisque soup. At first, the sandwich tasted okay, but very quickly the flavor turned unpleasant and I couldn't finish it. Ray ordered the beef stroganoff and only managed two bites--the meat was extremely tough and basically unchewable. He also ordered hash browns and ate some of those, but overall the food was just not good and honestly not very edible. As we sat there longer, we started noticing cleanliness issues. There was a fan above and to the right of us that was absolutely covered in thick dust and dirt--so much that it was really gross to look at and clearly hadn't been cleaned in a very long time. That alone made it hard to enjoy anything. We also noticed some odd signage. On the back wall near the restrooms, there was a sign asking people not to do cocaine in the bathroom. Then, when I later took photos to post with this review, I noticed the front of the menu says "Alcoholic serving alcoholics since 1929." I understand humor and edgy branding, but combined with the food quality and cleanliness, it just added to the overall uncomfortable feeling. When you're visiting a new city, you rely heavily on reviews to help guide your choices, and that's exactly why I write reviews myself--to help others know what they might be walking into. Unfortunately, this is not a place I would return to, and I would recommend passing it up. I genuinely feel bad for the staff and owners, and I hope they consider improving cleanliness and food quality, because this could potentially be a cool, nostalgic stop for tourists if it were better cared for. read more

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If you come to Seattle and want a good breakfast, please try this place. The menu is great ambience is rockin. I had the chicken and biscuits with spicy chipotle corn gravy , the fried chicken was fire ! Very crispy but also juicy , I am from the south and I would put this chicken against any of my favorite places. My wife had sausage and hashbrowns and toast. Everything we had was good. The service was fantastic. read more

The food and service were pretty good. The look of the place not so much. It's grungy/dirty. It's also so dark that you can barely see your food. The burger I had was great but the fries were a bit burnt read more

The 5 Point Café - The fries were pretty burnt - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love it here! It's a must any time I'm in Seattle. Brought some friends for brunch last weekend, it was their first time and they loved it as well. Food is always good and service is awesome. Jukebox through an app on your phone so the music is as good as you make it. P.S. Didn't take a pic of the cheese curds cause they disappeared in .2 seconds. They're so good! Just make sure you show up hungry cause the portions are generous. read more

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I always enjoy eating their burgers & fries here! However, the fries weren't as good as last time. Their burgers continues to taste well. Meat is juicy and flavorful and the veggies are fresh. Sauce for the burger is pretty good as well. The fries were kind of good. Usually the fries are crispier and tasty, and the portioning is more generous. The service is good. The waitress was nice and helpful and answered any questions we had. The food didn't take long to make. The ambiance is cool. Gives a nice bar setting and a restaurant to enjoy your meal and listen to some juke music. The tables at the booth are a bit tall compared to the seatings though. read more

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Came here while visiting Seattle and absolutely loved the vibe and the food. Definitely my kind of place and will return when I visit again! Great service, good food, great vibes. read more

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Staff is friendly, but service can be a little slower so I don't recommend coming here if you're in a rush. They don't seem to split bills based on seat, but can do even splitting amongst a party. Music is a little loud, but they have a jukebox so you can pick different music. I came here during lunch, so it would be interesting to check out the vibe at night. Food was ok. I got the chicken tenders and fries. The tenders were basically ones you buy in the freezer section at the grocery store. They provided a generous serving of fries and I didn't end up finishing them. I wouldn't order this again. Happy hour menu looked reasonably priced, so I might go back to check that out. read more

I had a terrible experience with the service here, specifically with a female server whose initials are A J. Her attitude was extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. She spoke to us with a constant attitude and provided zero service. Even though there were only three tables occupied in the whole restaurant, every time we needed something, she acted as if she was far too busy to help us. To make matters worse, she missed an item from our order. After checking the receipt, I walked back to bring it to her attention. Instead of apologizing, she rudely snapped, "Why didn't you say something earlier?" The missing food was sitting right on the pickup counter where she could clearly see it, yet she kept muttering complaints under her breath the entire time. In stark contrast, the two male servers working that shift were wonderful. They were attentive, polite, and proactively brought us water and forks. I will definitely not be returning, and I cannot recommend this place to anyone until management addresses their service issues. read more

Each time I go to Seattle I go here. This place has it all! Great food choices no matter your dietary needs, great drinks and amazing service. Today I went to give a big shout out to Jeffrey. He took amazing care of us. If you are in town. Come visit this place. They accept all ages and it has a fun friendly and vibrant atmosphere. read more

First time here, loved this place. Super affordable. The food was fresh and came out in speedy manner. I had bourbon grill chicken sandwich. It hit the spot, I was famished. The service was exceptional, we got waiter, comedian and city ambassador all in one. Thank you for the recommendations. There was a lot happening at the venue, good loud music and decor. read more

The 5 Point Café - Bourbon grilled chicken sandwich - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just say no ... go and find out for yourself .. just not my cup of tea... It's in an interesting place - and I just didn't feel the vibe ... make up your own mind - don't take my word for it .. if you stop in - maybe you will enjoy it here ... read more

Great place to get breakfast. It's basically has a diner/bar environment. The staff was all friendly and attentive. I had the Biscuits and gravy. I was a little disappointed it was not hot but they was pretty busy. My wife had the oatmeal and we'll it was ooatmeal. Alooooooooha and happy eating. read more

The 5 Point Café - Biscuits and gravy - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As someone who was a teenager in the 90s, this place is a vibe. Food and service is incredible as well!

A local referred us to this 24-hour cafe with great food; he was on point. We were seated immediately in this tight-fitting dual-sided cafe/bar. I enjoyed an avocado BLT, and my son enjoyed his country-fried steak breakfast. Low-top indoor and bar seating, a full bar, eclectic and witty staff, 24-hour breakfast, excellent service, low light, somewhat loud, and a unique atmosphere. Seattle prices but still competitive. 5% service fee. It definitely will be a memorable Seattle experience. read more

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Sometimes the simple things are the best. Really enjoyed the food and drinks. The service was good, quickly was take care of and they were respectful. If I'm being honest didn't leave to much of an impression but it can also be a good thing. read more

This is a very decent "tavern" or "cafe" to eat breakfast or dinner or an afternoon snack with drinks. You pick it and you eat it. It's great. Although prices are a little steeper than most, it's worth it! I ordered the Mushroom and Swiss burger cooked Medium and it was perfect. I added the side salad instead of fries (trying to cut some carbs since I'm diabetic and already had the bun for the burger) plus added a cider drink. We sat outside and it was amazing. Walking distance to the Space Needle and other attractions - I mean, REAL walking distance - just a couple blocks. Easy! The service was impeccable - actually better than most places I've been before...very accommodating and fun. read more

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After a late night it was hard to find a place open, we heard about this place so headed over. Very unique! We had to add one of our stickers to the wall of course! read more

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the service was very poor. I know it's a dive bar but human decency goes along way. I had to wait with my partner for a long while and when they finally came to us to order, I asked if the dip and Swiss came with onions. due to me having had brain issues (brain cancer) I cannot read that well or comprehend things. So it was a basic question. They responded with an attitude saying that I should just read the menu. When you're asking a question you're asking for service because they Work there. read more

Had a party of 6 people who were ready to support a local mom-pop - 5 Point Cafe was a hit for 2 people and a huge miss for two. Apps and drinks - cheese curds were good (4 of 5) The jalapeño poppers were a 1...Cafe Five infused habanero into the pepper to a level that nothing else could be tasted. Beers were fine, margaritas were bad. The Ruben was the best of the 6 dishes...a solid 4.5 for diner-type meals. Biscuits and gravy was a close second - gravy was good, biscuits were meh - hard and dry. The Dick Burger (that's the literal name) was pretty good as well (a 3). Fries were soggy, like squeeze out liquid kind of soggy for some of them. The country fried steak was very promising, but it came out kinda cold. Flavor was good, temp knocked down the rating. The place was clean, the music was loud (but not obnoxiously loud), and the inside ambience is cool. Our server did his best to check in on us and refilled drinks in a timely enough fashion. read more

Came here for breakfast on our way to the space needle. It was a good breakfast. Good omelettes, and pancakes and great coffee! If you are stopping in here for breakfast, make sure you know that this is more bar than restaurant. Apparently it is open really late and all of the Art on the walls has to do with drinking. There are 1 million stickers on the wall and it is a very cool, counterculture kind of place. Then also have to do good breakfast. lol Centrally located near some amazing tourist attractions. If you are well informed about the club music and adult vibe of the place, worth a try for breakfast! I am myself look forward to coming back here for a beer at some point. read more

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I loved Breakfast and Lunch and I had each several times while we were in Seattle. I enjoyed the adults only feature on the bar side.They just serve really good Comfort Food which I really enjoy! Big servings and good quality makes their food a cut above ! Great job!! read more

Atmosphere is cool, but the food could be better. Soup was cold and grill cheese needed more cheese. The service was good. read more