The bartender gave our friends some attitude when they tried to order a not-Rainer beer, which ok I get were in Seattle. I also love it when bartenders and baristas tell you like it is! Their job is hard and people suck! However, the thing that sunk this review was when the bartender gave me major attitude when I asked for a soda water. I don't drink, but like to still socialize and I just think it's a bummer when people make you feel shitty about that. Esp when I'm willing to pay and tip for water. Right around the corner for us but sadly we won't be back read more

This lovely neighborhood bar has been in Belltown for over 20 years. Owned and operated by a strong woman business owner, Gina Kaukola and her husband John Hawkley. These two have done a tremendous job on keeping the history of Seattle alive thru art and the consistency of their business. The vibe is creative and hip. The food will never disappoint, cold pints of locally tapped beer par well with the ambience and friendly staff. Definitely a Belltown favorite but most importantly a place in Seattle's history. read more

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We stopped in here during our stay in Seattle. It was around 6pm on a Friday and the place was pretty dead. 3 different servers visited our table in the hour we were there. Almost everything we requested, alcohol and condiment wise, they were "out of". Their menu was misleading on the sides that came with my burger. When my food came out, I had no fries. When I asked about the fries, I was callously told "you get fries or salad, not both". I explained that their menu read that you get both and I had told the waitress that took our order both and wasn't corrected. He replied, "do you want fries"? to which I said, "well I really don't want to pay more." He said, "okay!" and just walked off. My burger was so small, it didn't even fill out the bun. So I paid $15 for a burger, lousy customer service, and attitude. Would not recommend this place. read more

Seems like a great place but have been inconsistent each time I have been here with regards to service. Service is king. I do these reviews as impartial as I can be and only assess based on factual empirical data I experience. I review service, food, ambiance, and if I can tell management which equals cleanliness, upkeep, etc.. I came to this place in my search of a good burger in Belltown. Just moved close by and I'm hitting all the local spots. I had come here before like a couple weeks earlier (Friday August 23rd: 12:30PM) during the weekday and had a pleasant experience with a wonderful Bartender. She was great and actually convinced my Girlfriend and I to come back and try their pancakes, said they were the "best in town". We were sold at that time in coming back. Fast forward, we stop in yesterday and the experience was completely different. Came in time was around 6pm Wednesday weekday. Sit at the bar and we get menu's and water, all ok. Have questions on the menu and that's when it got a little uncomfortable. I asked if we could make changes to the menu items, like "no mayo", or "no onions". Answer, "we can change anything and everything you want." Did I sense a little attitude?, maybe it was just me. Anyway, so we continue to order some food, Quesadilla with chicken and grilled cheese sandwich, "Please no mayo or aioli sauce on the grilled cheese please". Said it twice to be sure and we clarified we could change it once we did decide to order. Ok food comes out about 10 minutes later and my girlfriend is eating the grilled cheese and notices the Pablano Aioli sauce inside, what we explicitly asked not to have. I thought we covered this, asked the bartender to redo I just can't do the Aioli or mayo type sauces, don't feel like I need to justify why. Not sure why but she questions us on the differences between mayo and aioli sauce. Ok we asked several times to not have it and you brought it, whatever it is, just own it and fix it. Not so easy here. From here it was slow grind to get the next beer, had to ask some guy working behind the bar but he wasn't going to make the move unless I flag him. They did get us a replacement sandwich which was fine, just plain grilled cheese, good. I do give this place props for a good quesadilla though. It was outstanding and the chicken was awesome, one of the best Ive had. Too bad the negative attitude killed it here. We politely left, the attitude killed the vibe. On the other hand, the regulars here are good and getting good service, I'm sure they love it. Maybe not so much for new folks or outsiders. Also I think it depends on the bartender and how much rope they have to just do what they want with no accountability, that's poor management. Like I said, totally different experience from the last bartender I met at this place a few weeks back. Service: Poor - reasons are attitude it was palpable, maybe cooks messed up the order, my bet was the server. Getting a drink you had to ask for it, usually its good when they come to you. Fixing of the food did happen quickly and was satisfactory. Food: Taste was great for both dishes we had once adjusted. Quesadilla was outstanding. Ambiance: Seems like the perfect little place you would want to come. Good location. Management: Probably needs to watch the servers a little closer and hold them accountable for bad service decisions or forgetfulness. Read these reviews and take action if you see problems or patterns. Overall assessment, I wouldn't come here again, just didn't get a good vibe in this last visit and left uncomfortable. I don't like to assess based on a single bartender or server, but the other folks their weren't filling in much to help. I'm sure they are all busy but the backup didn't seem to be there for our bartender. read more

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Had just arrived in Seattle and was craving a good burger. This was within walking distance to our hotel so we decided to give it a try. Looks like it's more of a night life type of joint but still very good. We arrived early afternoon and not busy at all. Service was quick and attentive. We both ordered cheeseburgers and they didn't disappoint. Perfect portion, well cooked and very tasty. Came with some hand cut fries that were very good. We both left very satisfied. I would recommend for a drink and a burger. read more

Polenta was delicious! Bartender was very friendly and attentive. Awesome little spot!

Service sucked. Sat forever and didn't get help. Went to bar and bartender looked at us and said he'd help us next then helped someone else next. read more

This place was on our radar since it has an eye as it's marquee..so it caught our eyes. We checked out the food online and decided it was worth a shot, and the food did not disappoint. Shown are our 3 choices from the Carne asada sandwich to the so cal burger and the Bueno burger all served with fries. There are 2 entrances so be sure the Cafe side is for the under 21 crowd. (like us with kids) The ambience is a little of everything but it works with the vibe there. Service was good for being all star weekend in Seattle, but all our needs were met. I would recommend and come back. read more

Great local haunt in north part of downtown. Strategically placed between the space needle and pikes place to enjoy a cocktail half way. They have their own IPA and a complete bar for whatever floats your boat. Sit at the bar and enjoy. read more

Cyclops Cafe and Lounge - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I only went in here for a snack and dessert. So I don't know how a full meal is here. What I did order I did really enjoy however. I got the hummus that came with pita squares and fresh vegetables. The hummus had a great flavor! I also got a vanilla custard for dessert which also passed the test in the" quite good" category. The atmosphere is funky and fun to absorb. Their are tiki lamps, metal sculptures and more. One wall consists entirely of velvet paintings and of course such a collection would not be complete without several velvet Elvis paintings. The wait staff is cool and are just as fun and some of the clientele make up the stuff of good people watching. Of course I went in here right after the pride parade. read more

I am finding myself at Cyclops more and more often lately, as a friend lives close by and I couldn't be happier about it. Friendly staff, diverse beer rotation, surprisingly good food and expert service. I like the HH burger and the hummus plate the best. Cyclops stands out in a neighborhood where service and atmosphere are weak at best. Sometimes, one eye is all you need. read more

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My wife eat the scrambled eggs. She immediately had a bad reaction. Hot flash, then out the door and threw up in the street. the owner was cool about it. But a manager thought it was funny. When I asked him if he would come out side and explain to me what was so funny about my girl throwing up and sh*ting her self at the same time he cowered out like a bitch. Unfortunately we weren't able to go the football game. $1000 Hotel 1000 top floor one night. $600 Cyclops. $50 Emergency room. $100. hooray healthcare. Sh*t happens. I'm not blaming Cyclops. But I do think people should know what happened. Still in the ER. read more

I can only comment on the beer here. Had a great red that was on tap. $5 for a pint...not terribly shabby. Full bar, about 5 beers on tap Bartender was friendly and the overall scene and crowd good. Typical slightly divey bar but good stop for a couple quick drinks. They do have a fairly good HH daily drink special. Have not had the food here but it looked pretty decent! Outdoor seating along sidewalk. Good amount of indoor seating. Sports playing on the TV. read more

2.5 stars, actually. Anyone remember when the cyclops was a smaller place below a crazy artist studio full of mannequin parts? pretty sure they bulldozed that notorious and historic block for soul-lacking pastel and flat-faced metal condos. ohhhh, belltown. i digress. sometimes when i go to the cyclops i'm treated like a wayward outsider. the looks say "what are you doing here?" and the actual service isn't much better. other times, however, it's a hearty "hey! welcome! what are you drinking? Whatcha out doing today?" Mostly I only go if I'm walking from one place to another (ie Queen Anne to downtown) and need to stop for a bevvy. I've never managed to stay long enough for food. But the last time I was there, the bartender was wearing this awesome shirt that had Alaska on the back with a little Texas inside of it. It said something like "SIZE DOES MATTER." Having lived in both Alaska and Texas, I was so pleased I stayed all afternoon. And that particular bartender was stellar. Picture included in review. read more

Cyclops Cafe and Lounge - size matters. - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Happy hour on Friday? Go to the Rendezvous. It's two blocks away at 2322 2nd Ave. Babe and Sara will take care of you there. Well that is unless you like trying to track down the one "why the F@&k are you bothering me with your demands" waiter to order a drink (this isn't a large place). Or once you finally do order a drink, waiting another half hour for it to be served. Want to order a second round? Go to the Rendezvous, seriously. Recently I went in again for dinner to give it another chance. A friend and I waited to be seated as the sign suggested while the waitress was talking to someone at the bar, RIGHT BEHIND US! We headed over to Belltown Pizza. This has been the experience numerous times until we got so fed up we left and never looked back. I don't understand why. I have talked to the owner and he seems to be a pretty decent guy, a Seattle local, an established business owner with a good head on his shoulders and owns a great bar in the mess of the Belltown "bridge and tunnel" crowd. The bar atmosphere is very comfortable and could be a great local hangout. Why hire people that destroy that? Oh well I'm just a customer right.... read more

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SPORADIC RENDEVOUS. This was bar #3 my friend and I hit up as we started our bar-hopping at 5:30pm. We decided to walk across seattle and whatever bar we came across to go inside and take a shot/drink. I've always seen this cafe/bar but never had the opportunity to drop in. The big eyeball outside really catches my attention. I had a drink and a a side of edemame. The bartender was cool and the place wasn't crowded at all. I definately want to come back SOBER and have some brunch here. read more

We came here on a Saturday night around 10:30 and there wasn't much going on. There were a handful of people, dim lights, food, bar, and that's about it. Actually I'm really surprised it was so slow on a Saturday night. I will say that it's probably a good place to go if you have had a little too much to drink and don't want to embarrass yourself at one of the fancier bars nearby. You can find an empty table in a corner to chill and eat a snack and drink some water. I wish there had been some music or some form of entertainment though. We ordered chips and salsa. The chips were good, salty, and extremely hot. We actually had to wait about 5 minutes for them to cool down! The salsa was not good. It tasted like some cloves of garlic had been added to water. It's an okay place to waste a little time, especially if, like I said, you had a little too much to drink and need a place to chill/re-group. A couple reviewers call it a dive bar but I think it's a step or two above a dive. read more

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Fun, local, eclectic. Nice neighborhood escape. Good drinks, good food, good service Wants to be a dive but it just can't help itself. read more

Customer service is really bad. I like the food here but it's always a hit or miss with the service and this last visit was the last time I'll go. Took 45 minutes to order a Caesar salad (+30 minutes) to go which barely had any dressing on it in the first place so they charged me for a side of extra dressing (+15 minutes). Plus the bartender was closing out everyone else around me and took forever to give me my check. Honestly could've walked out of there with my food way early on. Depending on the staff you can tell when it's more hostile and prejudice but this time it was more careless than anything. Ignoring me when I was right in front of them. Didn't feel good and if I noticed the time while sitting there I would've walked out without my food because it was ridiculous waiting as long as I did for salad and dressing separately. read more

Went here because I saw the blinking eye for the sign and had to see what kind of bar it would be. It had good service and cold beer what else could you want? read more

The polenta fries are a must have. Good menu, good atmosphere, can't go wrong with Cyclops

Cyclops is quickly becoming my favorite neighborhood pub. Located on the corner with a nice sunny patio this somewhat of a dive bar is a surprisingly great place for drinks and food. Okay, maybe I am a little bias because they offer a plethora of vegan options and this is hard to come by in a casual bar environment. Happy hour Monday - Friday from 3-6 includes $1 off drinks and $2 off apps. The beer selection isn't huge, but they have the basics (IPA, Pale Ale, Cider, Red Ale) as well as a decent cocktail list. The food though! Yum yum. For the vegan options they use Field Roast Veggie Burgers and Chao 'cheese' (my personal favorite vegan cheese brand). The service here is really impressive. The last time I came the place was about half full with diners/drinkers and the one bartender took care of the whole place solo. bravo. Totally recommend this chill neighborhood spot for drinking and grubbin to anyone - cheers! read more

Visited this place two times and I think it's pretty cool. Self seating, cool design (there is an Elvis shrine for gods sake! :D), nice people working there (and they are able to split checks without mistakes!), good food and good beer. read more

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This place has a really cool atmosphere and delicious food. I'd recommend the happy hippy burger or the chicken mango salad. The owners are super friendly and always a good time. Great vegan options too. Oh yeah, and the art is amazing. Definitely recommend and I go here every time I visit Seattle. read more

Really good with a full vegan menu (smaller than regular but still..) They have chao cheese and it melted well for nachos and macaroni My kids had the "kids size" mac and cheese and it was still too much. Field roast hamburgers. read more

I loved this place! I arrived just in time for happy hour on a Friday. The bartender brought me a menu and told me about the specials. Shortly after, my waitress took my order.... The service was so quick!! She immediately brought my drink, and my burrito was ready in 13 minutes. Both the beer and the food was amazing. I'm also thrilled that they have secret aardvark hot sauce... So hard to find outside of Portland! I will definitely be back. read more

Cyclops Cafe and Lounge - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I do not recommend. My friend's drink was dosed with something when she went to the restroom. When we contacted the bar the following day about viewing the camera footage (to possibly warn others of this individual who dosed her drink) we were laughed at and hung-up on. Watch out for the people who hangout here. Not a friendly neighborhood bar. read more

My wife and I have stayed at the Ace eight upstairs at least a half-dozen times, but have never come in the Cyclops; until today. A full bar, diner-like setting, and our waitress was super nice and on point. The food menu was full of great sounding options. My wife and I settled on a steak sandwich and a chicken sandwich; so we could split them as per usual. Loved loved loved them! My wife (starving), finished both halves way before me. Vegan options for my daughter, the cocktail list, great food selection now makes the Cyclops an automatic part of every Ace Hotel adventure from here-on-out. GO HAWKS!!! read more

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"Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!" is what I thought as I surveyed my surroundings at the Cyclops Cafe & Lounge. The decor is eclectic to say the least complete with a marlin, lava lamps, red chili pepper lights, Elvis art, and pretty much anything else you can imagine! I didn't try the food (in fact I was just drinking Rainer from a can) but the bartenders/servers were attentive enough. The vibe of the crowd on Monday night was decidedly hipster...seems like its probably a regular hipster haven, but I will be back just to see what new piece of "art" I can notice next time. Pros: Tons of random stuff to look at Vitamin R 2 TVs for sports viewing Outdoor seating if the weather permitting Cons: Belltown parking read more

Stumbled in here starving. I wasn't greeted and had to go up to the bartender to request a menu. I ordered the blackened salmon tacos which turned out to be delicious and served with a mango(?) salsa. It came with 2 tacos for $9, no sides. I waited for almost 25 min. for the tacos, and no it wasn't busy at all. I was still hungry so I ordered the chips and salsa. The chips are fried fresh and served with a smokey, slightly spicy salsa which was very flavorful. The chips are also seasoned with salt and a spicy seasoning. I thought the seasoning clashed a little with the salsa but it was still tasty. The chips were $4.50 and you get a big plate of them. Flavor wise the food was good. It took way too long to get the food though, for it being so dead. I think $13.50 for 2 tacos and chips is too much. Drinks average $9. I would eat here again but only if someone else was buying. read more

I don't remember this bar, but I must have enjoyed myself! haha! I seem to remember a big neon eye. I remember speaking with someone that had a guitar made from a cigar box and paint sticks. I highly recommend it. read more

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Thank you Josh for being such a great bartender and server! To the whole restaurant by yourself, you served everyone with a great attitude! Also great food and cocktails, love this place. Great experience! read more

With half of their menu being burgers, I was surprised mine came completely over cooked and dry. It was fairly empty for a Friday night, and the service was lackluster. I watched our waitress rolling napkins instead of waiting on tables, failing to fill our water till dinner was almost over. I won't be back. read more

Cool spot, a bar as well as a cafe. We did not have food here but we sat at the bar and had beer and cocktails. Friendly bartender, comfortable spot, great to stop in for a drink. They have a great 1eyePA IPA! read more

Cyclops Cafe and Lounge - 1EyePA - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I feel like things are going downhill here, just a bit. We came here one day (6/23) and sat outside. We sat for over 20 mini and nobody ever came out to acknowledge us or take an order. The person I was with said it looked like the taps may have been covered, but couldn't tell for sure. We DID see the bartender at the bar at several moments- but never an acknowledgement... then, we come back, because it's one of our favorite places in our "'hood...". I ordered a grilled cheese - the cheese is melted, but barely "grilled." Not quite sure what's going on, here, but I hope they're working to figure it out!! We typically LOVE this place. But, gotta give just 3 of 5 stars for our past 2 visits... (photo is of part of grilled cheese before reheating on our own stovetop)... read more

Great service! We came in on a Sunday during brunch and sat at the bar. The waitress/bartender was incredibly friendly. She made my husband a drink that wasn't on the menu and was so gracious in allowing him to adjust it to his taste. We also had the fish tacos which were delicious. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend. read more

My 'get me over fastball.' Heavy pour, attentive service, what more could you ask for at the local corner bar (corner of 1st & Wall St)?

Been here over 20 times. Tonight just horrid. Bartender has no clue what she is doing. Told us to order at bar, but is taking orders from tables around us. Tells us this is how it is, but I've been here before and been told that we will have someone come over after trying to order at bar. Service was terrible and she should be fired. Attended on 12/29/19. Will never come back or bring family visiting us in Belltown ever again. read more

I have been here a few times in the past and I understand that things have changed due to CoVid but the food should still be consistent. I was sad to see that the pulled pork sandwich didn't make the cut on the new limited menu but decided to try the Carne Asada sandwich and was pleasently surprised it was very good with lots of flavor. I also ordered my go to Hot Wings, unfortunately they did not have any sauce on them and were very tough. I tried the Apple Tart for dessert and it was good and something I would order again. read more

Went in for a quick bite. I sat at the bar and tried their signature eyePA, which was delicious. I ordered the Baja Fish Tacos special, which was fried cod. They were very good after adding the salsa and a splash of hot sauce. For $11 though (2 regular sized tacos), I kind of felt like it could have at least included some tortilla chips or a side. The bartender was nice and seemed to enjoy having fun with the customers. The overall vibe of the place was cool and funky. I definitely look forward to coming back when I have a little bit more time to chill. read more

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