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    TipTop Cafe

    4.3 (26 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Nohely M.

    I decided to try one of their tip top pies and went for the wagyu beef BBQ pies. This was a first for me to try, different way of enjoying a meat "pie" The middle of the pie had a large piece of wagyu beef with great flavors surrounded by this BBQ sauce. For a snack, this was very savory and I felt full afterwards. I enjoyed my pie while viewing the city from up top of the space needle. Service was slow during the time I was there, only one cashier was assisting and it would take sometime before she could move on to the next customer. But, otherwise, a quick life-saver for those who get hungry during their adventures here at the space needle.

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    JoeAnna M.

    Super quick service, and surprisingly quality food. Lots of options, both sweet and savory. Though no GF pie options as far as I could tell. My friend was super impressed by the wagyu beef pie, said it was notably moist, flavorful, and tender. The soft serve is flavored by the outside swirl, and there were a ton of options. Service was quick, friendly, and you can't beat the scenery! Lots of seating nearby along the edge when we stopped by also.

    Apple Pie
    Derek C.

    A small cafe serving drinks and meat/sweet individual pies on top of the space needle. Definitely one of a kind and if you are thirsty or hungry, there is no other choice really. I feel the pies are decently priced but felt the drinks and even the water bottle is overpriced due to its location. Quick service despite there's only one person working. Off to the food review! 3.7/5 - Apple Pie - Eat these as fast as possible. As when it's flaky and crispy it is at its best. One bite I felt the coldness of being on top of the needle and outside is worth it. Sweet chunks of apple with each bite, but I felt a bit more cinnamon would have pushed the pie to the next level. Only choice really of a place if you are hungry or parched, but nothing special that you need to stop by. Cool that it's just not a sandwich or normal cafe, but it being overpriced was a slight turn off. Still not bad for what it is.

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    Terry-Jo L.

    The pies come in savory and sweet and are absolutely delicious!!! We had the cherry pie made with Rainier Cherries. The apple pie in which the apples were covered in bourbon and brown sugar!!! The pig in a blanket and the ham and cheese pies were all amazing!!!! If you get the premium combo for $30 you get a pie and a keepsake tumbler with coffee!!!!! It has a cool gravity hold and won't tip over! Service was super helpful and friendly!!! The place was super clean and very well organized and the line moved fairly fast!

    This kept the pies nice and hot
    Cecille L.

    The only reason why I risked my sanity to ride the open air elevator all the way up the Space Needle was to check this pie place out! My kids and I were in town looking for touristy things to do. They mentioned the Space Needle. I was planning to talk them out of it when I saw on the website that on the top of the space needle, is the best mini pies in town. I was sold. It was a very scary ride up and when we got to the top, the kids went out to explore the scenery, while I was glued to the wall. I smelt coffee so I inched my way to where the smell was coming from. As I got closer I can smell pies coming out of the oven. I ordered coffee, peach pie and apple pie. ALL was delicious! I would love to get another one next time I am in town, but I really can't do that elevator and height again, so I'll have to get someone to go up there and pick one up for me . lol

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    John P.

    At the top of the space needle. It is just a little shop but gets very busy. They sell pies both sweet and savory and cinnamon rolls. You can get them with ice cream as well. They also sell drinks. The pore was great crispy light crust and packed with fruit! We got the cherry pie but they also have Apple and rhubarb strawberry and some meat pies. The I've cream was so good and smooth. Highly recommend. You can sit and look out of the tower while you eat it.

    Kristine N.

    What a hidden gem!! I really love how smooth and creamy the ice cream is. I got the strawberry + raspberry with a sweet cream base and it was delicious. The ice cream color is gorgeous. I definitely tasted the fresh raspberry seeds but I think freeze dried strawberries were used whereas I would've preferred fresh. The employees were super kind and helpful. A must try if you're in the area

    Apple pastry
    Dj D.

    Cute little cafe in the Seattle Space Needle. They offer local craft beers and cute pastries. The service was great! The pastries were delicious. We both really liked the beers.

    Ham & cheese croissant
    Chylsi C.

    How can you not love a cafe in the space needle?! It was cute, clean, and had a decent selection of goods. We got a ham & cheese croissant, it was much better than the airport ham & cheese but I probably won't have a craving for it.

    Curry pie
    Hemali S.

    Love the pastries! We got the apple and the curry one! Sweet and savory! It was very cold and windy up on top so was nice and warm to eat! So flaky so wear appropriate clothes!

    Johnathan Y.

    Great pies! Prices are reasonable. There also seems to be a few deals/combos (with drinks) available. Friendly staff. Enough seating area to take in the views. The pies smelled great immediately stepping off the elevator. Ordered the Beef IPA pie as well as the Pecan pie. The beef one was SO delicious, and for only $13 - a must get!

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    best apple pie! me and my mom wanted to order another but they were all out, too good!

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    Honestly thought it was going to be some crap pastry up-charging tourist fees as a cafe at the top of Space Needle.

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