We had just arrived back from a cruise and were waiting for our hotel room to be ready. The hotel staff suggested 5 Spot for breakfast, so we decided to give it a try. When we arrived, the restaurant was clean and had a cool New York café feel -- basically your classic greasy-spoon-style breakfast spot. There was plenty of seating and no wait on a Thursday around 10:00 AM. My wife ordered the Homestyle Plate, which came with two pancakes, eggs, and bacon. I ordered the Ham Scram with egg whites and added mushrooms. There was a $3 upcharge for egg whites, which would have been nice to know when ordering. I also had a hot chocolate for $5.50. Overall, the breakfast was okay -- nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out or that I'd write home about. The staff was friendly, and our waiter was funny and personable, which made the experience enjoyable. The biggest downside was the price. Breakfast for two, including tip, came to $68.44, which felt pretty expensive for a basic café-style breakfast. Overall: good service, clean restaurant, plenty of seating, average breakfast, but on the pricey side. read more

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The concept of this restaurant is that of a NY/NJ diner and while it does give off the "look" of a NY/NJ diner that's where it stops. The food was mid at best as was the coffee and the service. I had a farmhouse scramble and the man had the corned beef hash - both nothing to write home about and not to the standard of a NY/NJ diner. Perhaps their lunch and dinner is amazing - but we won't know because we won't be back. read more

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Went there again. It is very noisy place..food is decent; nothing good nothing bad. The tables are too small for two people and there are a bunch of sauces , ketchup that take affidavit. I got the same shooting in the ear waitress. read more

5 Spot - Goat in the Garden - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tried this diner recently and really loved all the dishes we ordered. It's a nice spot in Queen Anne with delicious food and great portion sizes. Everything tasted really good, and the overall brunch experience was lovely. Their French toast was especially so yummy - definitely highly recommend trying it. Service and ambiance are okayish. Overall a brunch spot foodwise. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for a while, and finally made it. The service was very helpful. I got a build your own omelet with Bacon, spinach, onion, and tomato. I liked the omelet, it was made with fresh ingredients. Will be back to try other items. read more

5 Spot - French Toast Build Your Own Omelet - Bacon, spinach, onion, tomato - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Solid no frills diner in upper Queen Anne. The chicken and waffles were delightful, perfectly crispy and salted with a fluffy interior for the waffles and a juicy bite for the chicken. I would definitely order it again. There's only street parking, so it may take some time to find a spot, and the service is a tad slow, but I came during peak brunch hours on the weekend, so that was totally understandable. Just plan accordingly! read more

5 Spot - Chicken N' Waffles, Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So happy to finally try this Queen Anne staple! Came here with my parents the day before thanksgiving. The retro vibes were adorable and there was a lot of fun decor to look at. The booths were really cozy and we loved the coat racks on each booth. I got the avocado toast with hashbrowns, fruit and a beyond (meatless) sausage! It was all delicious. The egg was nicely scrambled, hashbrowns were very nicely seasoned, and the fruit was varied and fresh. Great drip coffee too. My parents got the Chilaquiles and the turkey lunch, both of which were enjoyed and pictured. Our server was helpful and attentive! Would totally recommend. read more

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We visited 5 Spot Café on November 21, 2025, around 11 AM, and the experience ended up being a mix of great food and disappointing service. The place itself is lovely, very clean, bright, and welcoming, with that classic Queen Anne charm. It was also quite busy, which shows how popular it is. We ordered a Build Your Own Omelette, Avocado Toast and Farmhouse Scramble and we also ordered a coffee. The food itself was very good fresh, well seasoned, and nicely presented. Honestly, the kitchen did a great job. Where things fell apart was the service. For a place this busy, I expected a certain level of attentiveness, but our server seemed checked out from the moment we sat down. Zero attention, no real interaction, and extremely short responses. At one point, we were literally mid-order when one of us was still deciding, and the server simply walked away abruptly without saying anything. It felt dismissive and unprofessional, especially during a brunch rush when clear communication matters. Despite the great food and clean environment, the service brought the overall experience down. read more

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Ive been wanting to try this spot since forever, but that insane line every weekend morning always never seemed worth it but THEN I got an Instagram ad for 10 dollars off 30 for this place- and thought it MUST be a sign! We showed up around 10 and were told the wait would be about 45 minutes, so we perused some neighborhood shops during the wait and were pleasantly surprised that the wait was only like 25 minutes (which did mean we had to sprint back to not have our spot given up lol). Our server was not the most friendly- and honestly so apathetic- which I get that you gotta turn over tables in the rush but dang we felt kinda unwelcome. We got country biscuits and gravy and a massive cinnamon roll- can't complain there. The cinnamon roll was the real star. Hot dog it was fluffy and giant and a meal on its own. But hot dog- you sure know you're in Seattle when even the diner food comes out to $40 even after your coupon! But, it is cozy in here for sure! When that giant coffee cup's steaming in the dead of winter, I may venture to wait again. read more

5 Spot - Country Biscuits & Gravy - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is one of the best casual American diner spots in the Seattle area! The portions are huge, large enough to share for two people; I've tried a couple of breakfast dishes, and the Chicken fried steak is definitely one of the best items on the menu. I would also recommend the onion rings and the Santa Fe chicken sandwich, which is crispy and juicy. The omelet is okay; the flavor is good, but there is a LOT of oil, and the mix-ins are sliced large versus diced. I would skip the clam chowder soup and the tuna melt--both of them were overwhelmingly creamy and not savory enough for my taste. It will fill up on weekends and can feel chaotic, but the service is quick and no-frills! read more

5 Spot - Santa Fe chicken sandwich and Onion rings - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A cozy, and quite large, breakfast spot in Queen Anne, 5 spot was the perfect start to a Saturday morning in Seattle. There was no wait on a Saturday at 9am, we were seated quickly and the staff was very attentive while getting us a table. Though we did go about 20 minutes with any coffee or service while we waited for a friend, we were served quickly afterwards. In all we had the country benedict, griddle cakes, and 5 spot breakfast. The portions were both large and filling for the price. The country benedict could've used more of their tasty gravy. Overall, 5 Spot is a solid choice in Queen Anne to start your morning. I'll definitely be back! read more

My friends decided to repay me with food after moving and of course, I did not decline. THEE Spot (pun intended) in Queen Anne. Due to popularity, I recommend making rezzies ahead of time. When we finally got our table, our host took our drink order and came back within 2 min to take our food order. We all decided to get a different dish so we could just go around sharing bites. Everything was delicious and the service was great! It was packed with a lot of groups having a fun time and celebrating something! read more

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Plenty of street parking. We were seated within minutes. I ordered chicken and waffle. The fried chicken grease soaked into the waffle so it was a bit soggy and greasy. My friend enjoyed their breakfast but I am a bit disappointed with the waffle read more

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Breakfast, Bloody Mary's and coffee always good! As a local Seattle native, and living just a few blocks away, I've been coming to the 5 Spot for years. It's the classic breakfast spot that always satisfies. read more

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My family is obsessed with this cute retro diner in Queen Ave. Despite coming on a Saturday morning just after ten, we were seated immediately. We loved the lively atmosphere and there was plenty of place to sit. Our server Kenny was friendly and polite. He really went above and beyond. I even saw him pick up a jacket and pacifier off the floor for another large party (with four toddlers) and that's the kind of care and consideration from the staff that makes these local places feel like home. I ordered the buttermilk pancakes and loved how fluffy they were with just the right amount of crispy crunch. The berries were fresh and I loved how unlike most pancakes, you could eat them plane and they were still I also ordered the Queen Anne Ave cocktail and loved how incredibly the refreshing blueberries paired with the huckleberry vodka. I just wish the blueberry skins had been strained out, because it was pretty disgusting to chew my drink and the skin doesn't taste that great. My parents shared the Chorizo Scramble and loved it. When I tried a bite I loved the chorizo and my dad appreciated that they didn't skimp on the portion size and included a lot of protein. The spicy red jacket potatoes sounded incredible on the menu but were a disappointment on our table. I have a pretty low spice tolerance and even I found them flavourful but mild. I don't even think white people would find the spicy red jacket potatoes spicy. While I was expecting something different, I've never met a potato I didn't like and these were no exception with a perfect crispy crunch. My only qualm was how gross the restaurant was. I'm not a huge fan of booth seating in the first place, but booth seating covered in mysterious sticky spots and crumbs is enough to make my stomach turn. Not to mention there were multiple mini puddles of water on the floor throughout the restaurant; like no more than a quarter cup of water in each puddle, but why is it just being left on the floor and not cleaned up? It seems like a slipping hazard. Thank you Kenny for being literally the sweetest, your service made our day!! We really appreciate how you went above and beyond for us. read more

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Love this spot! The hostess greeted us and she was stellar. Like, if I owned a restaurant I'd beg her to come work for me. She was friendly, kind and inviting--PLUS she greeted us when we walked into a super crowded spot. We ordered biscuits and gravy, red jacket potatoes, a stack of pancakes and goats and garden--everything was spectacular. Our server greeted us pretty quickly and you could tell he was very busy and not up for any small talk or indecisiveness. So, no pleasantries, let's get to it. I was like, "I'll have a Bloody Mary." He was all, " What to eat?" But he never confirmed that he heard the Bloody Mary, which is a Saturday morning must have. So I said it again. And he also said again, "What to eat?" I was like, "I'd like a Bloody Mary, and ..." He was just looking at me like I was either a crazy lady or a Saturday morning drunk, lol. Anyway, he was fast, efficient and everything came out delicious. We would recommend! read more

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Voted one of the best breakfast spots in Seattle. The 5 Spot delivers a classic diner vibe--cushy booths. They offer delicious food portion sized home style servings. My go to is over medium eggs home fries ands coffee- a must. The veggie patty I ordered a a side was better than beyond meat or impossible brand ! The staff is very attentive and friendly. But the star for me? The cinnamon roll. It's huge, gooey, perfectly spiced, and the kind of treat that makes you want to come back just for one more bite!!! Over loved the charm and food of this diner ! read more

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The place was packed! Strongly recommend you make a reservation! We did and still had to wait for a while, but did make us priority! The food menu was large and loved that they have a good kids menu!! They have not too big portions, so loved that a lot!!! The waiter was awesome!! He was extremely happy and catered to the kids! Everything was nicely decorated with photos and art on the walls. The restrooms were a bit dirty because they haven't been checked on in awhile. That was my only negative for me. Street parking all around. read more

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Walked from our hotel (Pineapple Maxwell) up the very steep Queen Anne hill!! Well worth the exertion for this amazing breakfast of huevos rancheros and daily special Philly cheesesteak omelet. The service was friendly and very attentive. Would love to go back for lunch and dinner too! read more

Food - Got the 5 spot ultimate breakfast with a side of hash browns. It was a lot of food but I finished it all. The eggs were correct to order and pancakes were fluffy. Hash browns were crisp and so were the hot bacon strips. The fruit rounded out the french toast and I had no real complaints about the food overall. Service - Immediately greeted and seated within 5 minutes of arriving on a pretty busy Sunday. Servers were fast and efficient, easy to modify dishes. There are hooks for your coats and rainjackets, essential for seattle! Ambiance - Bright and large windows for natural lighting. Has a more rustic diner vibe which fits the cuisine category well. Overall pretty busy and loud but you'll still be able to hear friends. read more

5 Spot - 5 spot ultimate breakfast with hash browns - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A pretty little place in Queen Anne Ave which we tried for a Saturday brunch. The place was full and really busy but we were lucky to get a seat and the service was pretty fast. The place has a lot of parking outside on the street. I ordered the omelette with hash brown and toast. The omelette was good but not the best I have had. I have had better breakfast experiences in Seattle. A bit overhyped but worth giving a shot maybe it was just not the day for me. read more

5 Spot - Omlette - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was fantastic and it had a typical weekend diner ambiance. The service was really bad though unfortunately. They never refilled drinks or checked in and were very curt. They rushed us along through ordering and the check. Honestly I don't mind that too much, but they weren't overall busy in our section nor did they appear understaffed or behind, so it felt a bit too rushed. I'd come back for the food despite it. read more

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This breakfast spot is serving up some of the thickest pancakes I have ever eaten. Honestly, it comes with 3 and if you can finish them you are an animal. The place looks like a great breakfast spot situated on the corner. Our server was pleasant and provided excellent suggestions. The chicken in the chicken and waffles needed seasoning. The waffle was delightful. The star of the show though was the cinnamon roll. I swear to you if I knew them what I know now. I would have ordered 2 of those and been content. Yes it was that good people. The breakfast burrito was also a hit. Hands down the 2 best things on the menu. Go check it out for yourself! read more

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3.5 Stars Brunch spot in Queen Anne. Goat in the Garden ($17) was some eggs with goat cheese sprinkled on top. The biscuit was nice and flaky though. I do appreciate the fact that it was not oily thouth. I suppose I should have gone for the benedicts, those looked amazing. Service was brusque but in a funny, charming way. read more

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When this place closed down and ownership changed hands the entire soul of the restaurant was lost. They trampled on a Seattle tradition. Tore up the fabric of a truly unique and cozy breakfast spot. They dismantled a city staple and I for one shall not forgive them. read more

This place seems to be quite high traffic on the weekends. I'd say it's as diner as diner gets in Seattle. Service was average it took a bit to get the food probably because it was busy but otherwise the food was quite yummy, definitely recommend as a good spot for breakfast read more

5 Spot - Chorizo Benedict - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved this spot! Was looking for a good American diner in Seattle for a while. It is so packed on weekends and they have a long menu with so much variety. Portion size was also a lot! Food was delicious. We got the waffle and farmhouse scramble - best part is they can make anything vegetarian or vegan. Definitely worth a visit or even two! read more

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Ambience - A casual diner setting. We visited on a Saturday around 10:30 AM and didn't experience a wait. There's a waitlist available on Google, so you can check the current wait time by searching for the restaurant's name. Food - We ordered an eggs Benedict and a build-your-own omelet. I enjoyed the muffin and sauce, especially since the muffin was warm and the ham was perfectly cooked. However, the egg was overdone--it should have been poached with a runny yolk, but it was fully solid. The omelet was also overcooked, and the hash browns were just okay. Service - Friendly and efficient. We received our food within 10 minutes and were in and out in about 30 minutes. read more

I came here for breakfast and it was a solid start to the day. I had the California Benedict and pancakes, and both were really good. The Benedict was fresh and flavorful, and the pancakes were light and fluffy. Service was friendly, and the laid-back vibe made it an easy, comfortable spot to sit and eat. read more

Service was friendly but not particularly attentive, had to wait quite a while to order. Coffee took a long time to arrive and the server forgot we also ordered a glass of milk, which finally arrived after the food. When we got it, the food was good but what was delivered didn't match the menu -- my huevos rancheros was really chilaquiles, served on a bed of chips in place of the promised corn tortillas. And they got my wife's order completely wrong! On the plus side the kitchen got the correct replacement out very quickly. And they were very quick to collect payment when it was time to go. read more

I ordered their "dinner special" marinated pork chops for an early dinner (nearly 5PM). They were sliced very thin and had dark grill marks, i.e., overcooked. They also had not been trimmed of bones beyond the sliced rib bone, and I nearly broke a tooth when I bit on a bone piece far from the rib bone. The pork chops should have been left unsliced, so thicker and able to withstand the heat of a sear without overcooking. For a dish that costs $24, the cooks could have inspected and trimmed the pork chops of bone chips. The service was terrible as well, by an older man who looked bored and acted as if he could not speak English very well. Empty water glass sat empty on my table for at least half the meal and was never refilled. This place used to have tasty dishes and a warm atmosphere, but that was long ago. read more

We were seated right away for a part of 2 for Sunday brunch. The atmosphere was lively and they had Sunday football on the TV. I appreciate that they had options for veggie sausage for the breakfast burrito, which is what I ordered. Unfortunately the burrito was lacking in flavor despite how many onions were inside. I also ordered a single pancake, which to my surprise came with fresh berries. The portions were large, so we had leftovers. I would come back to try more of their sweet breakfast items! I will say they weren't the most attentive with refilling coffee, but that wasn't a big deal. I WOULD recommend this as a good option for weekend brunch with friends because there is ample street parking and an extensive menu for both breakfast and lunch. read more

Came in randomly and everything we ordered was a HIT! Their chicken and waffles, that chicken was SEASONED perfectly! Waffle crispy and delicious Salmon Benedict had SOOOO much salmon on it. Hollandaise sauce was decent but overall the meal was VERY SOLID! hashbrowns were good and crispy! Tea was piping hot! Service was fast, food came even quicker and check out was a breeze! read more

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Delicious food big portions and quick service! Cute ambiance for a little breakfast date

If you walk away hungry from 5 Spot, it's because you didn't sit down. I had the breakfast burrito and it was absolutely delicious. The coffee was outstanding, as was the attentive service that made certain my coffee cup was full... until my back teeth were floating. Their breakfast burrito was superlative! Their menu choices made it very difficult to pick what I wanted, but those I went there with said much the same. Unlike my friends, this was my first time in 5 Spot and I am impressed. It was truly a five-star breakfast. (I hate to be a traitor, but the bite I had of someone's Belgian waffle made me put that on my list of what-to-have-for-breakfast next time I'm in Seattle. Bravo! Well done! read more

The high top where I sat was dirty. The chicken and waffles was so disappointing. Came out looking very sad with no honey or powdered sugar like the menu stated. Poor experience. read more

5 Spot - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had great service and food. We were seated within 5 min with a huge party. Bring an appetite, the portions are huge! read more

5 Spot - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Staff are great, food is great! My go to spot when I have out of town visitors. Gives southern diner vibes.

So let's start with what didn't go well. The sandwich. It was a total 2. The meat was way overcooked and the buns were wet. But I did order to go. So. Let's look at what went right. The fries. The fries although soggy were amazing. They were those craveable fries that you just love no matter what. Better than dicks x 1000. Then let's talk about the exponentially awesome thing it was the au jus sauce. I don't care if this was made with a packet, but this is something I want to drink every day for coffee. This is amazing. I know they have signs up about tourists. However, I am a long-standing frequenter of their establishment. Sometimes you don't know what you're gonna get. But 99% of the time it's perfect. And maybe it would've been this time if I wouldn't have ordered to go. However, I think it needs to be acknowledged that whoever is the Cook here knows what they're doing with au jus because like I said, I want to drink that all day long. I want to fill my veins with that sauce. they did excellent on that sauce. Amen to the au jus!! read more

Overall: 3.5 stars Food: 3 stars Service: 4.5 stars Value: 3.5 stars Ambiance/etc: 4 stars Will I go back? Probably not In Seattle w the family and tried to find a decent breakfast spot. Found this place with a good chunk of reviews, and decided: "why not?" Breakfast foods were good but a couple misses. Food: Family of three ordered huevos rancheros, chicken fried steak and chicken & waffles. Cinnamon buns are a family fave so we ordered those as well. Since we were eating a late breakfast and planned on eating next late, two of us ordered shakes also. First the good: chicken fried steak and huevos rancheros was very good. Chicken & waffles were good. But cinnamon buns were not good, shakes were not good, and coffee was not good. Hence the 3 score on food. Service: Service was good. Place was fairly empty, but the servers were attentive without being intrusive. Kept thr coffee flowing and offered helpful suggestions. Only knock (and minor one at that ) was our server's estimate at the size of the cinnamon roll. He indicated it was small, so we ordered 2. Even without the disappointment at how it turned out, we could have easily shared the one. Value Prices were not bad. Not sure the local standard but I wasn't disappointed. Portion sizes were good. Ambiance etc I really don't care about decor, except that if tables are too close. This place was well laid out. No complaints. Will I go back? Probably not as I'm. It a Seattle native. But if I was, I may want to come back and try lunch/dinner. read more

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