Hot Cakes Ballard

5427 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle
(206) 453-3792

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Scoop of Ice Cream
Molten Chocolate
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S'Mores Cake
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Dark Decadence
Theo chocolate, Dry-burned Caramel, Cocoa Nib Toffee, Vanilla Ice Cream.Gluten Free.Contains Dairy, Egg.
Salted Egg Yolk Yellow Cake
Yellow cake with a rich chocolate icing was a favorite for us all growing up. To relive those nostalgic times, we've created our own slightly eggier, slightly saltier version that will appeal to both sophisticated palates as well as kids of all ages. Our yellow cake highlights the beautiful, nutrient dense egg yolks we are so lucky to receive from our friends at Wilcox farms. The resulting cake is moist and tender from the extra fat provided by the egg yolks, and on the less-sweet side thanks to the light hand our bakers use with the cane sugar. It is perfectly balanced by our decadent cocoa buttercream icing that tastes better than anything found in a can! We are serving up thick wedges of this nostalgic treat with the classic accompaniment of vanilla ice cream and natural chocolate sprinkles made by India Tree.Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, and Gluten. Suitable for vegetarians.
Gooey Brownie Cake
Vegan Cocoa Cake, Vegan Caramel, Salty Toasted Cashews, Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream. Vegan, Gluten Free.
Warm PNW Apple Cobbler
Tart green, and crisp sweet red-hued apples locally grown in Selah, WA by our friends at Collins Family Orchards are the stars of the season! You'll see them all over our 2023 fall menu, but this PNW inspired cobbler is where they really shine. They are gently sauteed with butter, caramel, and baking spices until they are tender, then tucked underneath a buttery cream biscuit made with local organic Fairhaven Mills cornmeal and baked to warm, bubbly perfection! On the side we have a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, and our Sauce Lead, Sean's, salted apple cider caramel.Allergens: Contains DAIRY, GLUTEN
S'mores Cake
Smoked Chocolate, Roasted Mallow, Graham Cracker, Dark Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream.Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Soy.
Peanut Butter Cake
Theo Chocolate, Peanut Butter Fudge, Peanut Butter Caramel, Toasted Peanuts, Vanilla Ice Cream.Gluten Free.Contains Dairy, Egg, Peanuts.
Pumpkin Spice Molten Cake (CAKE OF THE MONTH)
Dark decadence cake, pumpkin pie custard, candied pepitas, salted caramel.Allergens: Contains DAIRY (milk), CORN (cornstarch), EGGS.
Warm Cookies & Ice Cream
Choice of warm cookies, vanilla ice cream, dry-burned caramel sauce & your choice of toppings.Can be made vegan & gluten free.
Brown Butter Blondie
These decadent blondies are loaded with toasted pecans, chocolate chips, and toasted coconut. They are made with brown butter ("beurre noisette"), which is made by slowly cooking butter until the milk solids caramelize - giving it a beautifully nutty flavor & aroma. Allergens: Eggs, gluten, dairy, and nuts (pecans & coconut).
Blondie Sundae
Rich & chewy brown butter blondie loaded with toasted coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips. Served warm with a scoop of Bluebird vanilla bean ice cream, rye whiskey caramel, and salted maple pecans.Allergens: Eggs, gluten, dairy, and nuts (pecans & coconut).

Molten Cakes
Individual Cake
Individual cake of your choice without the sides.
Dark Decadence
Theo chocolate, Dry-burned Caramel, Cocoa Nib Toffee, Vanilla Ice Cream.Gluten Free.Contains Dairy, Egg.
Gooey Brownie Cake
Vegan Cocoa Cake, Vegan Caramel, Salty Toasted Cashews, Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream. Vegan, Gluten Free.
S'mores Cake
Smoked Chocolate, Roasted Mallow, Graham Cracker, Dark Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream.Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Soy.
Peanut Butter Cake
Theo Chocolate, Peanut Butter Fudge, Peanut Butter Caramel, Toasted Peanuts, Vanilla Ice Cream.Gluten Free.Contains Dairy, Egg, Peanuts.
Strawberry Cake
Theo Chocolate, Strawberry Jam, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Vanilla Ice Cream.Contains Wheat, Dairy, Eggs.
Pumpkin Spice Molten Cake (CAKE OF THE MONTH)
Dark decadence cake, pumpkin pie custard, candied pepitas, salted caramel.Allergens: Contains DAIRY (milk), CORN (cornstarch), EGGS.

More Sweets
Salted Egg Yolk Yellow Cake
Yellow cake with a rich chocolate icing was a favorite for us all growing up. To relive those nostalgic times, we've created our own slightly eggier, slightly saltier version that will appeal to both sophisticated palates as well as kids of all ages. Our yellow cake highlights the beautiful, nutrient dense egg yolks we are so lucky to receive from our friends at Wilcox farms. The resulting cake is moist and tender from the extra fat provided by the egg yolks, and on the less-sweet side thanks to the light hand our bakers use with the cane sugar. It is perfectly balanced by our decadent cocoa buttercream icing that tastes better than anything found in a can! We are serving up thick wedges of this nostalgic treat with the classic accompaniment of vanilla ice cream and natural chocolate sprinkles made by India Tree.Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, and Gluten. Suitable for vegetarians.
Warm PNW Apple Cobbler
Tart green, and crisp sweet red-hued apples locally grown in Selah, WA by our friends at Collins Family Orchards are the stars of the season! You'll see them all over our 2023 fall menu, but this PNW inspired cobbler is where they really shine. They are gently sauteed with butter, caramel, and baking spices until they are tender, then tucked underneath a buttery cream biscuit made with local organic Fairhaven Mills cornmeal and baked to warm, bubbly perfection! On the side we have a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, and our Sauce Lead, Sean's, salted apple cider caramel.Allergens: Contains DAIRY, GLUTEN
Warm Cookies & Ice Cream
Choice of warm cookies, vanilla ice cream, dry-burned caramel sauce & your choice of toppings.Can be made vegan & gluten free.
Blondie Sundae
Rich & chewy brown butter blondie loaded with toasted coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips. Served warm with a scoop of Bluebird vanilla bean ice cream, rye whiskey caramel, and salted maple pecans.Allergens: Eggs, gluten, dairy, and nuts (pecans & coconut).
Scoop of Ice Cream
Pumpkin Sundae
Grandma Madden's pumpkin bread, Bluebird vanilla ice cream, pacific sea salt caramel. Allergens: Eggs, gluten, dairy. CAN be made dairy free by using Bluebird vegan vanilla ice cream.

Pastry Case
Brown Butter Blondie
These decadent blondies are loaded with toasted pecans, chocolate chips, and toasted coconut. They are made with brown butter ("beurre noisette"), which is made by slowly cooking butter until the milk solids caramelize - giving it a beautifully nutty flavor & aroma. Allergens: Eggs, gluten, dairy, and nuts (pecans & coconut).
S'mores Cookie
Stuffed with marshmallows and our smoked chocolate chips. Topped with Theo milk chocolate.Contains Dairy, Egg, Soy.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Our classic & beloved chocolate chip cookie - gooey in the center and crispy around the edges. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Soy.
Vegan Ciderdoodle Cookie
We've added an apple cider flavored twist to a classic cinnamon snickerdoodle with the addition of organic apple powder, and apple cider. While we were at it, we went ahead and made this cookie plant based! Allergens: Contains Gluten/Wheat. Suitable for Vegan and Vegetarian Diets. Cannot be altered.
Chocolate Hazelnut Rocher
Meringue base filled with toasted hazelnuts and Organic Theo 45% milk chocolate. Soft on the inside crisp on the outside.Allergens: Contains Tree Nuts (Hazelnuts), Eggs, Corn (Cornstarch), Dairy (Milk Chocolate). Suitable for Vegetarian, Gluten free diets. Cannot be altered.
Salty Peanut Butter Cookie
Salty peanut butter - yes please! Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Peanuts.
The "Other" Chocolate Chip Cookie (Vegan)
Crunchy around the outside with a gooey center, just how we like it. Vegan, Gluten Free. Contains Almonds, Soy.

Savory
Mac & Cheese
Rich, creamy, and gooey, our mac & cheese ticks all the boxes! We use a blend of Beecher's sharp cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan cheese for the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Topped with a bronzed lid of crispy garlic bread crumbs, smoked paprika, and a *whisper* of grated fresh nutmeg. A melange of tangy cornichons and sweet bread & butter pickles are the perfect accompaniment to this indulgent savory treat!Allergens: Contains DAIRY (milk), GLUTEN suitable for vegetarian diets.
Tomato Soup
Our vegan version of a classic. Perfect on its own with garlicky croutons or served alongside a grilled cheese sandwich. Suitable for vegan diets. Can be made gluten free by omitting the croutons.
Side of Chips
Side of chips

Retail Cakes
Dark Decadence Take & Bake 2-Pack
2 jars of frozen molten chocolate cake batter. Dairy Free, Gluten Free. Contains Egg.
Vegan Take & Bake 2-Pack
2 jars of frozen molten chocolate cake batter. Vegan, Gluten Free.
S'Mores Take & Bake 2-Pack
2 jars of frozen molten chocolate cake batter. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Soy.
Peanut Butter Take & Bake 2-Pack
2 jars of frozen molten chocolate cake batter. Gluten Free, Dairy Free. Contains Egg, Peanuts.
Strawberry Take & Bake 2-Pack
2 jars of frozen molten chocolate cake batter. Gluten Free, Dairy Free. Contains Eggs.

Retail Sauce
Dark Chocolate Sauce
Organic cocoa powder makes this like a brownie in sauce form, with notes of roasted coffee, nuts, and vanilla. Vegan, Gluten Free.
Pacific Coast Sea Salt Caramel
Our dry-burned caramel sauce has an incredibly deep flavor profile, combining notes of earthy nuttiness, slight bitter caramelization and a sweetness that isn't too sweet. Gluten Free. Contains dairy.
Vegan Caramel
Our dry-burned caramel sauce has an incredibly deep flavor profile, combining notes of earthy nuttiness, slight bitter caramelization and a sweetness that isn't too sweet. Vegan, Gluten Free. Contains Coconut.
Rye Whiskey Caramel
We add Old Overholt Rye Whiskey into our dry-burned caramel sauce... because, why not?! Gluten Free. Contains Dairy.

Retail Confections
Cocoa Nib Toffee
Organic cane sugar is caramelized to crunchy perfection, along with butter, salt & Theo Chocolate cocoa nibs. Allergens: Dairy (butter)
Theo Chocolate Bar
Sea Salt - Salty and sweet: Better together. Made from rich, organic 70% dark chocolate with a pinch of sea salt, this bar is the perfect combination of flavors.Salted Almond - One amazing treat with all your favorite flavors. Made with rich 70% dark chocolate, toasted almonds, and a pinch of salt, this bar is part salty, part crunchy, and completely delicious. Hazelnut Crisp - When the right ingredients come together, delicious things happen. Theo took the delicious combination of hazelnut and 45% milk chocolate and added puffed quinoa for the perfect crunch.Also check out Theo seasonal flavors throughout the year.Organic, Fair for Life, Non-GMO, Soy Free, Kosher, Vegan, Gluten Free
Dog Treats
Hot Cakes will be donating 50% of dog treat sales to Northwest Animal Shelters to help save homeless dogs from high-kill shelters through rescue, foster, and adoption.
Smoked Chocolate Chips
Cold smoked over alder wood. Vegan, Gluten Free.

Retail Ice Cream
Pint Bluebird Vanilla Ice Cream
Vanilla Bean ice cream made in Seattle, WA.Gluten Free. Contains Dairy.

Retail Coffee
Victrola Coffee - Triborough Organic Espresso
Triborough Organic Espresso is a bit of a crowd-pleaser. It's deliciously straightforward, certified organic, and excels on nearly every brewing device. Simple and solid, Triborough is thoughtfully composed of beans from two very different parts of the world--a fully-washed process coffee from the Copán region of Honduras, and a wet-hulled Sumatra Mandheling from the Takengon region. Triborough first hits your nose with aromas of chocolate dipped almond and juniper berries. In the cup, it is chock full of chocolate notes, has a refreshingly mellow acidity and is wonderfully smooth. As espresso it is exceptional with milk, which allows the sweet nuttiness and decadent cocoa flavors to shine through. You'll love that it is sustainably farmed, ethically sourced and cultivated without harmful pesticides and chemicals as well.
Victrola Coffee - Empire Blend
When Empire blend was developed, the goal was to create a blend that would please connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike. To that end, Empire is sweet and balanced with bold flavors. Empire is meticulously curated each season with coffees from Colombia, Guatemala and Honduras. It is richly full-bodied with complex notes of caramel, fresh cedar, baking spices, orange peel and a mild yet balanced acidity.

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Recent Reviews

This place has the best vegan grilled cheese I’ve ever had. They make the cashew cheese in house and it goes perfectly with the sourdough/herbs/tomato soup. We will be back. Updated from previous review on 2025-12-28
December 2025
Finally made it to Hot Cakes!
Not sure if it was the hype from my friends that I came in very high expectations.

Ordered the Dark Decadence which is Dark Chocolate with caramel toffee and Vanilla Ice cream. you can feel the difference in the richness of the dark chocolate. The vanilla ice cream was great and not super sweet!

Good outdoor seating with heaters that worked well during the chilly cold evening

The letdown...
November 2025
Had the warm PNW apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream, and my friend had a chocolate molten cake with hot cafe mocha. The desserts were delicious! Service was great too. Definitely recommend!
October 2025

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Hot Cakes Ballard

5427 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 453-3792