I ate at the 5 spot over the weekend. It wasn't the first time and it won't be the last. Overall, a solid option. The line was out the door but they have a convenient phone based waiting system. I was pretty impress by the amount of food I got. I had the 5 spot ultimate breakfast because I couldn't decide on just one thing. Everything was really tasty but I thought the pancakes were just okay. Pros: Good value Mostly good food Food was quick to come despite how busy it was Cons: My coffee came at the same time as the meal instead of ahead of time It was a bit loud and hard to have a conversation read more

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

Server made some strange comments that made me a bit uncomfortable. Also he was inattentive in forgetting drinks, which made us want to end brunch earlier than we wanted to for our dining experience as this made it unenjoyable. food is decent but overall uninterested in returning. read more

Stopped into 5 Spot in Upper Queen Anne and had such a great experience! The food was classic, fresh, and exactly what you want from a neighborhood diner. What really made the visit special was the service. Sergio was so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. He made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Thanks, Sergio, for making the meal such a positive experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

The 5 spot is a solid classic diner perched atop Queen Anne hill. A Seattle staple for sure. They have a large space but still sometimes get packed out on weekends. The walls are covered with eclectic art, the service can sometimes be on the slow side when busy, but servers are generally very nice, and they have a bar area for parties over 21 (where you can usually get seated more quickly if there's a wait). There are two things on the menu I would describe as exceptional: the hash browns, and their bloody mary. I order these every time I come here. This visit I got the farmhouse scramble and was not totally impressed. It was pretty bland overall, especially the sausage, and I don't like red peppers in my eggs but that's on me for not noticing them on the menu. The hash browns were perfect, as always. Nice and crispy on the outside and clearly made from fresh potatoes, not frozen. The "butter" they give you with the toast is an utter disappointment. I'd like butter without having to use quotes, please. The breakfast burrito is my go-to, and I'll probably go back to that next time. Either that or a classic breakfast with bacon, which is FAR better than their sausage. I've never been here for lunch so can't speak to that menu. If you're looking for a solid, classic breakfast option in QA, look no further. Just order wisely. read more

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I arrived excited and left disappointed. Food was okay, but it did not taste freshly made. The food came out almost immediately after we ordered, but somehow everything was lukewarm. The hash browns were stale. The English muffin for the benedict was soggy and also kinda stale. The ham was sliced nice and thin. The lobster was fairly portioned and tender, but mostly flavorless. Also, my arugula salad tasted like they dumped an entire salt shaker into it. The fruit cup was nice and contained a variety or berries, pineapple, and melon. The coffee was decent. No one greeted us when we walked in. We sat ourselves and had to get our own menus and place settings. Our server didn't refill coffees or check on us at all after we got our food. He did, however, offer to get me a new salad when I mentioned mine was inedible. Parking along the street was easy because we came while people were working or in school. read more

A few easy steps to start your day off right. Step 1: Go to the 5 spot Step 2: Order a Mimosa Step 3 Order country fried steak Step 4: Eat and enjoy whatever you ordered Step 5: Leave the 5 spot a spectacular review and share with others. This is a fantastic place. The decor is fun with lots of character, and the staff is attentive and on the "spot" 5 stars all the way. Huge portions, well priced, and fantastically flavored read more

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We arrived at 6 PM on Saturday, March 8. I ordered the honey-stung chicken, and my dining companion had the vegan cheeseburger with fries. The cheeseburger was fine--nothing exceptional, but well-cooked. The fries were hot and crisp. The chicken, however, was a disaster. The meal included a drumstick and a thigh, but they were from two entirely different batches. The drumstick was the smallest I've ever seen, and the coating was burnt and dry, as if it had been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. The thigh was boneless and skinless, and the breading didn't even adhere to the meat--it slid right off, leaving behind a hot, slimy, oily mess. The sides were equally disappointing. The "mashed potatoes" were dry and chalky, desperately in need of gravy. The "roasted vegetables" turned out to be just chunks of red and green bell peppers--nothing else. No carrots, no zucchini, not even an onion. To top it off, there was no bread with the meal--I would have expected a biscuit or a dinner roll. Service was inattentive. After the food was delivered, our waiter never checked on us. Only when we were putting on our jackets did they rush over with the check and a brief, insincere apology. Any restaurant can have an off night, but when both the food and service fall this flat, it's hard to justify giving them another chance. Unfortunately, The 5 Spot is now on our do-not-return list. read more

Great food and service. Clean Old school vintage vibe was an experience. Would go again!

The food was good, love the decorations inside as well. We also had great service, despite the place being pretty busy read more

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The service here was awful. Don't waste your money or your time. Their website is also incorrect on their hours.

I'm giving a solid 3.5 stars because this spot is so charming! It's giving vintage vibes and a cozy chill out space. I loved the local art work on the walls and the staff were kind. We don't usually come to this area but it was the perfect brunch spot while we were there over the weekend. Husband did not care for his chicken fried steak as it was like a patty. Like one large chicken nugget lol. He did like the gravy, and loved the hash browns. As did I. Those babies were crispy! I got the Goat in the Garden... great name. It was good but very simple and I did have to add Tobasco for more flavor. I would return to try other menu items because I like the simplicity. read more

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We tried 5 spot today, and this one was just okay. We had the Caprese omelette and the breakfast burrito, both were decent, but nothing stood out. Overall, it was an average experience, and I don't think I'd come back. read more

Came here for breakfast and we were not disappointed. Solid breakfast menu. My chicken fried steak was really good and the potatoes were delicious. My wife had the "griddle" cakes. Maybe it's a Seattle thing, because they were pancakes. If you come here, know they don't accept cash. You have to pay with a card. read more

5 Spot - Home style plate: pancakes, bacon, eggs - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It had been years since I had visited 5 Spot, and I truly don't know what took me so long to return. This place has absolutely incredible food, and the atmosphere is so charming. The service is so fantastic and the food came out so quickly. I really loved that they have an online waitlist so you're able to wait for a table before you've arrived at the restaurant. I cannot wait to come back sometime soon and try more of their extensive menu! read more

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Note: 5 Spot reopened under new ownership, Arista Catering. Yay for reopening an iconic anchor up on Queen Anne! I had been going to 5 Spot under the previous Chow Foods group since the get go when I was a Queen Anne resident many moons ago. Remember when 5 Spot, Hi-Life, Endolyne Joe's, Atlas Foods, and Coastal Kitchen were all under one united Chow Foods? This was well before the days of Yelp, IG and social media platforms. You wanted hardy food, regional themed eats, three squares and a late night meetup, plus terrific ROI / bang for your buck? This was your happy place. Content nostalgic sigh. Then came the darn pandemic, shut-downs, supply chain issues, ad naseum which sadly the original 5 Spot succumbed to. Well kudos to Arista Catering for resurrecting 5 Spot and they are currently finding their own identity and stride. Street parking available - just pay attention to zoned areas. Same bright interior with various seating configurations and full bar. Very pleasant host and waitstaff plus efficient kitchen crew. I visited mid morning weekdays for breakfast fare during my two visits on 8/1/22 (two top by entrance) and 8/23/22 (two top in bar area). I was seated immediately and received my meals in a reasonable amount of time after orders placed. This post does not comment about weekend visits or for lunch. Currently, they're offering both breakfast and lunch with a nice menu variety that's bound to please just about everyone. Breakfast on 8/1/22 was two pancakes with scrambled eggs and bacon. Decent, but definitely doesn't hold a candle to OG Kathryn's Grand Slam. This had been my gold standard for decades. Breakfast on 8/23/22 was the Ham Scram with hash browns and biscuit. This was much better - generous savory ham cubes with fluffy scrambled eggs with melty cheddar cheese. The hash browns had a crisp exterior and tender interior, not greasy a plus! Biscuit looked unassuming. But once opened, I really liked the soft interior crumb, tasty! Served without any butter pats or freezer jam or jam packets. Upon request, I received a plummy jammy confection but it wasn't really spreadable. After watching several cinnamon rolls come through the expeditor station, I added one to go. Nice to see onsite baked goods. Overall - it's a three, but upped to a four for the FOH/BOH staff. Very welcoming, friendly, and efficient for both visits. Very pleased to see 5 Spot return and wishing Arista Catering all the best to keep it sustained. read more

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Nikki was amazing. Provided excellent service and seated us so promptly. Very attentive to us, never a second she was not checking on us seeing if we needed more water, coffee and to see if we were enjoying our food. I love the ambiance of the place, music was so cute playing and I love how they have people spread out unlike some places I feel like they cram people together and you can basically hear another's conversation clearly when trying to enjoy your food. Thank you so much Nikki for making our anniversary breakfast experience so wonderful! Such a great start to the day. read more

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

Food was VERY good, service lacked, and you could not hear the person sitting next to you as it was so loud. It's like all the sound gets stuck and you're having to lean forward or to the side to hear those around you. read more

Diner food plain and simple. Meets expectations for breakfast. Pricey but that's life now.

Found this SPOT through Yelp while looking for breakfast, got seated right away before the rush of people came. Sat at the bar to watch the chefs at work, kinda cool to see them multitasking and working together. Reminded me of the show, the Bear. Waiter suggested corned beef hash and it was perfect! Came with bread, butter, 2 poached eggs, perfectly cooked potatoes and actually used real corned beef. Would come back to try different items Street parking only. read more

5 Spot - Corned beef hash - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent menu choices, from breakfasts all day to burgers, salads, and entrees, almost all $15-20. Fast service. Diner atmosphere. Great area. Definitely would eat here again. read more

Stumbled across this little diner. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. We will definitely be back

Wow, they got best breakfast of Queen Anne for good reason! Big portions and super tasty! I got an omelet with a biscuit and gravy and the kiddo had a waffle- super yum! Fast friendly service! read more

This place will make your p***y throb! The food is so delicious and the service was amazing, everyone is so kind and it gives that home/family feel in the city. Girl you better get you some of these pancakes - 10/10 would recommend if you haven't been! read more

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There was no wait for a table of 4 during lunch hours on a Saturday. The service was extremely friendly and the food came out quick. TLDR: I loved the sides of spicy red jacket potatoes and sourdough toast the most. I'm excited to come back again and would definitely recommend to my friends! Here is everything I tried: California Benedict ($19) - English muffin topped with avocado, bacon, sliced tomato, spinach, hollandaise sauce, and fresh herbs. Served with hashbrowns or spicy red jacket potatoes AND toast. The potatoes were well seasoned and not too mushy or crispy. The sourdough toast was surprisingly good with the salted butter. Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs ($19) - Chicken fried steak with country sausage gravy. Served with two eggs, hashbrowns or spicy red jacket potatoes, AND biscuits or toast. Breakfast Burrito ($16) - Three eggs, spicy red jacket potatoes, bell peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese, your choice of bacon, ham, sausage, veggie sausage, chorizo. Topped with salsa verde and sour cream. Generous portion. Doesn't come with any sides sadly. Huevos Rancheros ($16) - Two corn tortillas loaded with black bean chili beef, two sunny side eggs, and spicy red jacket potatoes. Topped with salsa verde and sour cream, cheddar, and pepper jack cheese. This is for those that love saucey foods. Doesn't come with any sides sadly. French Toast ($14) - Got this to-go and it came out hot and quick! It was topped with strawberries + blueberries and came with a side of syrup. Generous portion for the price. read more

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Had a very nice brunch with friends who had three kids all under age 7. We were able to walk in with a group of 6 without reservations on a Sunday, which is hard to find downtown. The restaurant was very family friendly and had a good amount of seating. The portion sizes were pretty generous. The menu was standard diner fare and was satisfying overall! read more

Don't come here if you want breakfast. They'll ignore you until it's too late to order and then cop an attitude. But they don't ID and have a full bar so do with that what you will :) read more

The meal was delivered hot and as ordered. The serving crew is always helpful and they remembered what I had ordered previously. It's a Queen Anne masterpiece with an excellent history. I will always make the effort to visit whenever I am in the area! read more

5 spot has a lot of seating and pretty good breakfast food! I like their cheery interior and the rotating themes for the menu. We didn't get their themed stuff this time but had some of their regular items. I got the sonoran scramble, some of my brunch buddies got the goat in the garden, and we shared some french toast. The french toast was pretty solid, and I really liked my sonoran scramble! They have some hot sauce options on the table to choose from, too, which is good because I like hot sauce on my eggs. The one thing that I wasn't a huge fan of was the flavored mimosas...they're reaaaally sweet which is just not to my taste. It might be good for others, though! read more

Food was great! Service was good but I felt a bit rushed since is was packed. The good made up for it.

Be prepared to wait. Weird system too--no hostess or name on list. You just stand in line and they seat you, whether you're a party of 2 or 12. Again, inefficient. Pretty good BLT, onion rings were soggy tho. Cinnamon roll was different--very flaky and covered in syrup or honey with no frosting/icing. The service was fast and boy did they hustle! Nice area and very walkable location. read more

Food, meh. Service, meh. Drinks, meh. Free coffee outside, you betcha. Was charged $2 a pop for bloody mary garnishes. Server brought our check tableside on the iPad usually trust that they have everything put in correctly. Didn't realize until after checking my email that they charged for garnishes even though they never gave a selection of garnishes to begin with. Odd practice. Thoughts? read more

5 Spot - Charged $2 a pop for bloody mary garnishes. Odd practice. Thoughts? - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have been to this place twice, once for breakfast and one during lunch. The ambiance is very comforting and has a neighborhood diner feel. The food is reasonably priced and made well. Service both times was good. I recommend this place if you're in the mood for some good grub in a relaxed atmosphere read more

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Food served very quickly and fresh. Restaurant is clean and well managed. Fried chicken steak is recommended! read more

5 Spot - 5 spot breakfast - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I do not normally write reviews but wanted to give some feedback. Here on vacation with family of six and came to try this place and although the food was good the gentleman helping us was VERY rude, very rushed, not friendly. Our table was not attended to by any means, this totally ruined our good experience we were hoping for by previous reviews. read more

Ate lunch here in the early afternoon. The food was standard quality and the salad dressing was somewhat bland. Service was brisk. Food came quickly and was warm. The furnishings are OK, but somewhat tired but the restaurant is clean. I don't think I will come back here for another meal. read more

Great diner with excellent service. Came for brunch and the food was solid American diner type of food. Inside they have TVs and were playing football games on Sunday I got the chilaquiles. I would rate it a 3.5/5 because I wanted more chips to go with it. I would definitely come back again to try more of there menu!! read more

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

I often try French Toast at nice restaurants, because I really love French Toast. But it seldom lives up to the billing. My father raised us on French Toast and no restaurant has ever come close. 5 spot surprised me. It's as close as possible to dad's. Best ever at a restaurant. The location and ambience is incredible too. A must try if you're visiting Seattle. Nicki is sweet and friendly. read more

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I heard this place is under new ownership who come from a catering company and it shows. Food comes out quickly, because I think most of the food is made in advance and warmed. Pancakes are rubbery. Bacon was clumped together like it was thrown into a sheet pan and sat in an oven, not crisp at all. The toast comes out like it only went through the cheap hotel conveyer belt toaster once. Everyone knows you have to run the toast through the cheap hotel conveyer belt toaster at least twice! It's browned but not at all toasty. Coffee is hot and incredibly weak. If you want to pay for a decent quality hotel breakfast that is complimentary at the hotel you're staying at, this is the place for you. Also, there were a ton of booths open but we were brought to a tiny two top. Thinking they may have been saving the booths for larger parties, we didn't say anything but noticed they ended up seating parties of two in booths that came in after us. I also feel like food marketing should never include the word "surprise." read more

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

We were excited to try the Oktoberfest menu, but they still have some kinks to work out. We told them we'd be a party of 3 and were taken to a 2 top, and the host acted like we'd inconvenienced them when we pointed out that the table would not be large enough for our party. You have to ask for a drink menu, and when we got it 2/3 of the draft beers were crossed out. We asked for German potato salad with our bratwurst platter, but got mashed potatoes instead. When we pointed out the error, we were given a separate side of the potato salad, but both turned out to be totally flavorless. Our vegan friend ordered the vegan cheeseburger and was given a choice of fries, tots, or salad as her side, but the salad they brought her had real cheese on it. The bratwurst with sauerkraut was good, but smaller than expected for $17 and you have to ask for mustard. The pimento-stuffed pretzels with beer cheese sauce were pretty good, also. It just seemed like a lot of issues for a single visit, though. We're definitely not in any huge rush to return, but we live close by and will prob give it another shot eventually. Maybe by the next special menu things will be running more smoothly. read more

5 Spot - Drink menu. What DO they have on tap?? - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here for the first time the other day and it was so so good! Got the meatloaf sandwich which my husband loved & I got the French toast which was also great and a very large portion read more