Hi-Spot Cafe

1410 34th Ave, Seattle
(206) 325-7905

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Blair Edwards

Have been going here since I can remember, walking up with my family from a few blocks away. Always delicious food, the cinnamon rolls are a great thing to split or if you have a sweet tooth, delicious with coffee or tea! Love the omelets, home fries are wonderfully seasoned, and the jam and toast are also divine. I've had almost everything on the breakfast/brunch menu, and nothing has disappointed! Great atmosphere inside, as the restaurant was built in house. Also great local art is displayed on the walls and the walls are fun vibrant colors! The servers are very friendly--and very Seattle.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Romero

Best chai I’ve had in a long time. Food was delicious and fresh as well. Friendly, prompt service. Very chill atmosphere. Def recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin Keogh

One of our favorite spots to brunch!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Masud Kibria

Excellent breakfast place in a nice neighborhood.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daniel C.

Just moved to Madrona and had breakfast here first two days.
Chorizo scramble recommended the first day and I went for the biscuit and gravy the second. Both were good.
This is a classier offering of B&G than I’m used to but I also didn’t feel like crap after eating it.
The server I had both days (Izzy on the check) is wonderful and made me feel welcomed to the neighborhood.

Only criticism I have is the matcha wasn’t dissolved into my Matcha Latte the first morning. I thought it was odd that it was ready in a matter of seconds, then found huge clumps of matcha at the bottom of my glass.
Drip coffee good and plentiful. Will be a regular. 🤙

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Pablo Cohn

Food was fine, but service was perfunctory and disappointing. Place was not particularly busy, but I was given what felt like the penalty box table, in spite of other two-person tables appearing to be available. Found myself side by side with swinging door that banged my elbow when staff came out, and made me privy to all the conversation and Top-40 music playing at the dishwasher station.

After server brought my food, didn't check back on me until they brought the check, at which point I had to ask for a water refill. I had been planning on finishing the meal with coffee, but decided I wouldn't bother.

Ambience elsewhere in the dining room seemed lovely, though.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Abby A

Great breakfast spot in Madrona. It’s usually busy on the weekends, which says a lot. Family-owned and a true neighborhood favorite. The area is charming, with consignment shops just around the corner, making it a fun place to explore after eating. The coffee is excellent, the food is delicious, and the portions are generous. One of my favorite breakfast spots.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Adam I

Everything about this place is fantastic

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin Wang

We waited for over an hour to be seated when they told us it won’t take more than 20 minutes. The home fries were soggy and depressing, not worth the waiting time and money.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Krystina

I love that this place is in an old house, it's so unique. Evey time I've gone, it's always busy and worth the wait. They have a little café downstairs where you can get a warm beverage while you wait for your table. The service and the food is great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom Elwood

Always love coming here! Enthusiastic staff, interesting menu, delicious lattés, hearty breakfast with some unusual options like curry or pesto, warm setting in a converted residential home.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

danielle morgan

My partner and I have been going to Hi spot for years! that’s why I feel the need to speak on my more recent experiences…

Anytime we’d have friends from out of town visit this is where we would take them. But over the last year I think management has changed, and quality has gone down. The servers don’t seem to enjoy working there as much, there’s a barista who used to work there that I think no longer works there- and there’s no way that was on her because she was a crowd favorite. She was quick, worked hard, remembered your drink order and everything even after only visiting a time or two. I think a few other servers have left or were let go and the vibe is just different. I’ve also been there when the manager/owner has lost his temper too. Servers deserve better than that. I’ve worked in the service industry and I know the work can be mundane or tough at times, and the last thing you need is a man screaming in your face for whatever reason IN FRONT OF CUSTOMERS.

just not the place it used to be…

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

Gregory de Hart

Delicious brunch with friendly staff in a cozy atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike F

Great food. Service was pretty lack luster though.

Saravanan Setty

We got the salmon omlette, corned hash beef & bacon. Everything tasted great & good service too. Especially thick cut bacon which is hard to find in many diners!

The only thing that sucks a bit is there can be a bit of wait but not way to check your position in the line so you gotta keep coming in and checking.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

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