To preface: it's expensive and it's super rich and dense so definitely a dessert to split. The cake itself is dense, goey and so chocolatey. The strawberry in the center is perfect for a break from the richness of the chocolate. It pairs really well with their crisp granola and smooth vanilla ice cream. A 10/10 dessert but again super filling so bring a friend (s). read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Strawberry Cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Let's go! Vegan cake, oozing chocolate, with vegan ice cream. The ambiance of this place is wonderful (but unfortunately we were on a time crunch with our little one so we didn't get to enjoy it much). The cashier was so nice and warned us the cake wouldn't taste as good if taken to-go, but alas, the little one needed to get to bed. If this is how it tastes "less good" then my tongue would be on the floor caked (pun intended!) in saliva. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Devoured vegan cake and vegan ice cream in to-go containers - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was so excited to try Hot Cakes on my trip to Seattle, and it didn't disappoint. We split the s'mores cake between 2 of us and it was a perfect amount. The lava cake was cooked perfectly and all the flavors went together well. We got it with normal chocolate instead of the smoky, which I would recommend. The cashier gave us a sample of the smoky chocolate so that we could decide, which was appreciated. There were plenty of places to sit inside. It seemed like a nice atmosphere to hang out and get drinks and dessert. I bet if there was a Hot Cakes near me I'd go all the time. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - S'mores Cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Decadent molten chocolate cakes served with ice cream. The strawberry cake is the perfect combination of chocolatey and sweet.

This place serves some of the best molten chocolate cakes I've had. Coming from India, I used to absolutely love Domino's Choco Lava cake, which sadly we don't get in the States. After discovering this spot, it has become my go-to place whenever I'm craving a warm, gooey chocolate dessert. Absolutely love this place. Definitely recommend it if you have a sweet tooth. read more

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Nice unique options and well known in the region, but seemed overpriced options a bit. We ordered Chocolate Chip Warm Cookies & Ice Cream - those are 16.99 there - a little rich. I was a bit surprised that the board has menu but the prices are written in light grey on white so it was a bit hard to see what the prices are. The ambiance is nice, mostly young professional. They bring out the food to the table. We requested hot water and they didn't charge for that one, which is nice. The location is nice - close to capital hill station - made it easier to stop by on our way from dinner to hotel. read more

When we made a comment to some friends about where to get chocolate, they suggested Hot Cakes. We didn't go at the time but finally made it there and it was worth it! They open later, 4pm during the week and 3pm on the weekends and open until midnight. Great place to get dessert and a drink. We were there at opening, and ordere the grilled cheese which comes with tomato soup, crème brûlée and I had th hot chocolate. The sandwich was good, although I would have liked a slice more cheese. The soup was really amazing. I don't often like tomato soup but this was the exception. Chunks of tomato and a full flavor without a lot of spices. The crème brûlée was warmed and freshly caramelized on top. This is not made in advance and just refrigerated which seems to be more common these days. The hot chocolate hit the spot! Options for no -dairy alternatives were offered which I almost forgot to ask. Liked the atmosphere, spacious and high ceilings. The staff was very friendly and nice. They had a rush when they opened and didn't seem unusual for them. The candied orange was a nice touch. read more

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You walk in and see peanut butter, caramel, brownies and ice cream on this huge menu. Now you need to decide what you want to enjoy for dessert. We went with the peanut butter brownie, ice cream and milk. I loved the presentation of this dessert. I recommended taking some ice cream and placing it on top of the brownie for a gooey flavor punch. The best part, all of these are gluten free, you would have no idea because they are that good. read more

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Food is amazing and service is fast. It's very quiet and chill there. There are a lot of options for savory foods as well, I will definitely go there again. read more

No like seriously this is my death row dessert. Came in here after dinner in the area and ordered the peanut butter molten cake. You sit down and they bring it out to you. The cake comes out piping hot and gooey, pairing perfectly with the smooth vanilla ice cream. The crunchy nuts on top ROCKED as did the sauce. The peanut butter fudge was also insane. Each bite was an absolute dream come true. At first when I saw the size, I was scared it seemed overpriced. NOPE!! I would pay double for this; you cannot put a price on a dessert that changes your life the way this changed mine. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Peanut Butter Cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a common date spot for my partner and I whenever we're in Cap Hill or just wanna treat ourselves. The staff here are always nice and get our orders out quickly. Dark Decadence 4/5 This is our to-go molten cake. Darkness of the chocolate balances out the sweetness of it. The ice cream also gives a good break in flavor from the molten cake itself. I'm a big fan of the cocoa nib toffee added to the ice cream as a topping. The inside is very gooey and is on the sweeter end for me. Peppermint Shake 5/5 A very creamy shake with quality whip cream. The side of it is definitely enough for two people to share. The peppermint shake had some bits of peppermint in it which I liked, although I know some people prefer their milkshakes smooth. Milkshake felt like the right amount of sweetness. Overall, everything usually goes well but I will admit that it is a bit pricy for what you're paying, which is why I'm knocking it down a star. read more

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This was such a cute dessert spot. The vegan chocolate chip cookie was delicious and I couldn't tell much that it was vegan. The gooey brownie cake with the molten chocolate center was tasty, but it was a lot less brownie cake and much more molten chocolate. It took a little bit to get our brownie but that makes sense. read more

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This place had one of the most unique molten chocolate cakes I've ever had! Jaipur chai molten cake which worked really well! Pros: lots of options, high quality ingredients, not too sweet Cons: expensive Value: 3/5 Ambiance:4/5 Taste: 5/5 Service: 4/5 read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Jaipur Chai Molten Cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Chill place, good for a relaxing dessert. I got a whole collection of stuff and surprisingly my fav was the salted blonde. I'm not a fan of salted sweets generally as the fad goes, but this one worked well. I love overly sweet things so I'm not looking to diminish that, but it cuts across the flavors well. The rest...eh...OK. Lava cake was like brownie mix (don't get me wrong, I'll eat a full bowl of brownie mix, but the center wasn't hot and the price was high for what it is). Presentation was 100% insta worthy though. The smores cookie was just weird. I couldn't taste any of the standard smores flavorings but it had something odd like nutmeg or cinnamon or apricots or ginger...just an odd nuttlyish fruity flavor. I really liked the big merangue thing (forget the name), but I'm still giving 3 stars for the broad mix of quality plus the cold standoffish behavior of the cashier when I asked simple questions after mentioning it was my first time. Store was empty, I don't need the specialty coffee shop angst for a lava cake. read more

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Best Lava Cakes! Lava cake: - Pricey for the portion size, but the shop is popular - The cake itself is soft and has a good chocolate flavor - It's packed with molten chocolate that oozes out and covers the dessert with yummy goodness! read more

We tried the Dark Decadance and it satisfied the craving of the molten lava cake that I had but the price point seemed to steep for the amount you get. The place had great vibes and can be a great date night spot but the price just didn't make sense to me. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Dark Decadence - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

SO yummy! You will have no idea that these cakes are gluten free, lots of gluten free options. You must try the lava cakes- they are the perfect dessert for cold Seattle. Very cozy cute inside seating. They have fun chocolate drinks and coffees too. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Lava Gooey Brownie Cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a super cute place we went to on New Years, because it was one of the only places open for dessert- and I'm glad it was! The lava cakes were delicious. They were so good I couldn't even tell that they were gluten free. Each one comes with a side of yummy ice cream. Our favorite was the gooey brownie- it was fudgy and rich- but not too rich that we couldn't eat the whole thing. The dark decadent was good too but a little too sweet. Each one was $15- pricey but worth a try at least once. They also have a lot of other options, such as dessert cocktails and cookies. read more

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We decided to try this place for a evening dessert outing. I love that they're open late. The ambience was cute and welcoming and the staff were very friendly. It was a Monday night around 8 PM and this place was packed. But in a good way could still find a table, but lots of energy in the room. We had tea and two hotcakes with ice cream, one was a classic dark chocolate decadence, and the other was a juniper chai. Both were delicious, warm gooey and wonderful and I'd like to try the peanut butter one next time. These little cakes don't come cheap, but I thought it was worth it for a fun night out every once in a while. The cakes are good quality, and the ice cream is as well from a local creamery. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Dark Decadence - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Classic chocolate is the way to go. Next time I may ask for a little more well done as I prefer a little bit of lava and more cake :) read more

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This was a perfect spot to round out the night with dessert and a drink. It was so cozy inside with the decor and the warm temperature which I appreciated in a cold and windy night. There is a large selection of desserts (the molten cakes are very rich) and drinks. There were even some savory items on the menu. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Jaipur Chai Molten Cake (Seasonal) and Plum Presse cocktail - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Omg. I've never heard of a Lava Cake shop so when we drove past this on our Seattle trip, we kept note and came back the next day! We shared the Molten Decadence, and if we weren't sharing I think we would've been a little more confused by the price. It's pretty expensive for one order, but it's seriously so rich. I'd recommend this one for true chocolate lovers. The lava cake was more "lava" than cake. It was almost like under the top layer it's just straight chocolate sauce. Either way, we enjoyed this dessert and it satisfied our lava cake craving. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for dessert and found this a great spot! Pros: + Super cute + Open Late at night + Perfect for a date night + The molten lava cakes are delicious + Plenty of take home dessert options Cons: - Can run $15-20 for 1-2 people (which is a little pricey - Difficult to park IG: AndTheNextAdventureBegins read more

decadent and rich but great sweet treat. The gooey brownie was my fav, can get it with dairy ice cream if you want read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Gooey Brownie Cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you have a sweet tooth, you have to try Hot Cakes! My personal favorite is the gooey brownie cake with ice cream. It's rich, so it's the perfect size to have all to yourself or share. It's a casual, order-at-the-counter spot with a good amount of seating. They have a ton of dairy-free and vegan choices. They make the molten cakes fresh, so there's usually a 10-15 minute wait, but it's 100% worth the anticipation. Parking may take a minute. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As a lava cake lover, I wanted to like this place. Unfortunately, it misses the mark in many ways. The signature hot cake comes in ~6 flavor options each paired with vanilla ice cream. There's a vegan version which is cool. I got the dark decadence, which turned out to be small cake no more than 3" in diameter. The cake to lava ratio is way off, with thin layer of gummy cake (making the paper cup it comes in a big issue) surrounding an ocean of lava. The ice cream it comes with is generic and a bit watery. The cake's saving grace is its flavor, which is rich and satisfying. Unfortunately at the laughable price of $15.95 before tax/tip, this place is missing the mark in presentation and product. Otherwise, service was quick and friendly enough, and the Capitol Hill location is a typical pseudo-industrial space. If you end up here, I'd unfortunately advise again their signature item. read more

This molten lava cake tasted sooooo so good. Especially paired with the ice cream, this was an iconic dish. I will say, the price is pretty expensive for what you get but I can kind of see where it comes from with the quality + presentation. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Gooey Brownie Cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Size of icecream scoop was beyond small considering the hot gooey brownie cake was over the top sweet and served in a paper mini bowl. Then when asked for a little more vanilla ice-cream they said, "sure that will be an additional $6.50. (I can get a pint of Ben & Jerry's for half that) - nice concept but employees need to be a little more generous. Just saying. read more

Shared an order of their s'mores + dark decadence hot cakes and they were both solid! I'm not much of a dessert person so the dark decadence was a bit more my type but yeah. It was a good bite w the ice cream on the side! I've tried their other desserts e.g. bread pudding and cookies and they've all been pretty good, as well. I mean, it's a dessert joint in cap hill so yeah. You're definitely paying a lil extra $ for a place that specializes in desserts, it is what it is, ya smell meeeee read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - S'mores molten cakes w vanilla ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Everything here is SO GOOD. Only complaint is parking is hard to find but it's a couple blocks from the light rail, if that's an option for you. Love that they have a pretty diverse menu and their tea selection is also great! read more

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We visited Seattle for an anniversary for a weekend. After dinner, we made a stop at hot cakes it was a great way to end the night. Both the lava cake and cookie with ice cream were delicious. It was a little pricey but what isn't these days, for the two desert, a beer and sparking water was about $55. During our visit, we saw someone wheeled out for an overdose and had a unhoused person talking nonsense loudly in the establishment that kind of made the ambiance and vibe a little weird lol, not knocking the the business for it, the staff handled it gracefully without disturbance. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Warm Cookie Cookie Pacific Coast Sea Salt Caramel Sauce - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I haven't been here for a couple years but I just recently went back for a little birthday treat and it was so much better than I remember! I ordered the chocolate decadence and it was oh oh so chocolatey and I loved every second of it. I mean, you really can't go wrong with a hot lava cake paired with vanilla ice cream. The toppings are a bonus, but every bite is perfectly balanced, between hot and cold, chocolate and vanilla, sweet and savory - it was all there and checks every box. Would hiiiighly recommend. I'm being sarcastic when I say how unfortunate it is that I work so close ;) read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A late night out in Capitol Hill had us wandering into Hot Cakes as we followed its sweet, chocolate scent Their menu is filled with sweet treats, such as bread pudding, cookies, icecream and their famous molten lava cakes They also have savory items and drinks, like their grilled cheese and lattes! I was excited to try this spot for awhile now, but I was a bit disappointed after the first bite. The molten lava cakes were incredibly too sweet for my taste, but eating it with the icecream helped balance out the sweetness level. I am also unsure about the hygiene/cleanliness of having the cakes and icecream plated on reused wooden boards. I would advise on bringing either just yourself or a smaller group here, as the interior may look big, but there is not a lot of seating. There was a cozy fireplace in the corner outside where some people could sit at. Unfortunately, during my visit, the staff were not the most friendly and when I asked them for recommendations, we were only met with "just try anything". Overall, this spot was a disappointmet. It was a ~$16 small portion of icecream and overly sweet chocolate cake plated on a worn reused wood platter served by unfriendly staff. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Icecream and molten lava cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here after dinner as my last visit here was a very very long time ago. Just as everywhere you go in Cap Hill, parking was a pain in the butt. Found a spot some few blocks away after driving around for a bit, We got the molten choco cake and a choco chip cookie. And then you will find yourself a table and they'll bake it fresh and bring it to you. Imo, I would love to have the molten chocolate cake a little less sugary and use dark chocolate since it's paired with vanilla ice cream as the pair just made it fairly intolerably sweet. Also I think it could use another minute in the oven because even after being served and taking photos, once we dug in, underneath the top layer is still very underdone. Even the sides around the ramekin is still very soft and not solidified to be considered a molten cake yet. For that, it's pretty small and quite pricey imo. Hence why my last visit was a very very long time ago. Also, you have to bus your own table afterwards. read more

Very rich, chocolatey dessert. Small portion, but it's rich so you're not planning on eating a lot anyway. Pretty pricy. You have to bus yourself, so all the tables - if you get one - are pretty dirty... Parking is difficult, so I recommend taking the bus or carpooling. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We have been to several locations and tried a variety of the offerings. It's always been constant and tasty. We enjoy the richness and unique flavors that are offered to go with the lava cake. This last visit, unfortunately the tables were not very clean. It looked like either folks were exceptionally messy that day or they weren't regularly attended too. I get it, it's a busy joint, but regular table cleaning is needed with things that are this ooy-gooy. If you want a desert, go for it. Think about sharing a single order, especially the molten cakes with ice cream, it's very rich and although doesn't look like a lot, it really is. read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Dark Decadence Molten Cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Every time we get to capital hill this is a MUST! The traditional lava cake is AMAZING! So decadent and delicious!

Super cute place to stop in! Could be fun to go with friends or go solo and treat it like a cafe to get some work done. The hot cakes are delicious, but pretty rich and heavy, so would recommend splitting them with someone. If you want something lighter for one person, I'd recommend their other pastries and drinks! The cookies are awesome read more

Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill - Peanut Butter Molten Cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A verrry cool molten cake dessert shop that also serves excellent chai tea lattes and coffee. Got the spumoni which was excellent and my cousin Van and his wife LJ got one of the layered cakes or snickerdoodle varieties. Chill environment that has a lot of seating, though a bit crowded, nice restrooms and prompt/accurate service. Highly recommended! read more

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One of the best molten cake in the town. If you have a sweet tooth and wanted to eat something like choco lava cake. This is the place for you. They have the amazing service with beautiful ambiance located in seatle. read more

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