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    Sound View Cafe

    3.3 (473 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    SOUND VIEW CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Coral P.

    Sound View Cafe is one of my go-to places to eat in the Pike market. They have good chowder and a salad bar. The seating is tight, but if you're lucky you can get a window seat with a cool view of the water and the Farris wheel. The staff are friendly, and the food has been quickly served each time I've eaten here. It's kind of pricey, but it's expected in the market. I'd suggest getting a cup of chowder and a salad bar plate - pile up the vegetables on the salad bar to get your money's worth.

    Quesadillas and Fetucinne Alfredo
    Hormaz C.

    We were a large party of 14 people and came to the restaurant on Black Friday. Great location and casual ambience. We all got tables within 5-6 minutes of waiting. We ordered clam chowder in sourdough as well as bowl, chicken quesadillas and fettuccine Alfredo chicken. Food was good, service was prompt and courteous. Happy campers

    Clam chowder + bread bowl
    Katheryn L.

    The clam chowder was great, and I don't even like clams. But the salmon chowder is akin to a religious experience and was genuinely the highlight of my 3 day trip. I made a special trip back into the city to get another two bowls for myself, boyfriend be damned. 10/10. Service with a smile always, and the ambiance was decent (diner/cafe vibes).

    The view

    Wonderful service and nice view. It seemed a lil pricey until my turkey BLT came with turkey bacon AND actual turkey slices (not deli meat). The mimosas were delicious too. It is a lil small and you seat yourself but also there wasn't a line and the staff was attentive. I would come again for the the salmon chowder!!! It's in the Pile Place Market on the left end if you're facing the market.

    3-Egg Breakfast
    Pete B.

    Line was too long at Ludi's and Biscuit Bitch was a let down, so decided to come here. Figured it'd be a tourist trap at Pike Place Market, but was pleasantly surprised. Tasty 3-egg breakfast with potatoes, turkey sausage, and sourdough toast. Not usually a fan of turkey products, but this sausage had great flavor. Potatoes were on point and the sourdough toast was almost worth the price-tag alone. The latte was top notch; rich, creamy, flavorful. Service was quick and there is a nice view of the sound and Olympic Mountains, albeit somewhat obstructed.

    Francis R.

    Honestly I thought the food here was great. We spent our last morning in Seattle exploring Pikes Place Market early before the crowds and got here right as they opened. Service was quick and they have high chairs for small kiddos. You order up at the counter, have a seat and they bring everything out. One great thing about this spot is it has a nice view of the bay to enjoy while you eat. Food wise, we really enjoy everything we ordered. Clam chowder in a bread bowl really hit the spot, the crab omelet was on point, and the seafood bowl over rice was so dank tasty. 'Til next time, cheers!

    Brittney K.

    I had been wanting to check out this spot for years. We were finally kid free and decided to stop by. My pancake and fruit was very delicious. My husband enjoyed his Clam chowder bread bowl. The view was prefect, it wasn't to busy at all. It was on a Sunday around 10am. The customer service was really Great too. I definitely want to go back and try maybe a lunch or dinner item. Unfortunately, the coffee was terrible to me. She did remake it but I ended up giving it to my husband. It was a vanilla latte, and the self serve coffee was not hot. My husband didn't mind the coffee. I am big on coffee, I go different places just to try their coffee. It's just unfortunate, hopefully they change it. I feel like it's an easy fix to change whatever recipe they are using because I did not like the latte or the self serve at all. That kinda ruined my breakfast for me. I specifically looked up a breakfast spot, with a good view, that had decent coffee pics. Very disappointed but the pancakes were perfect.

    Mushroom ravioli
    Alyssa L.

    Super cute lil restaurant!! Seats by the window also offer amazing view of the water Grilled cheese was hot and fresh. Nice crispy slices of toast and not too greasy. The soup was tart but a little too creamy for my liking. I did enjoy the chunky texture though. Pasta was cooked aldente, sauce was flavorful. Don't expect mind blowing life changing food. It's more of a comfort cozy place instead - kind of a you get what you order no nonsense kinda place! IG: Spillingthe.beans

    Yasmin Y.

    We visited this place after returning to Seattle from an Alaskan cruise. This placed is nestled in the back of Pike Place-can be quite tricky to find. Great service. Great food. Fresh. pancakes like clouds. The prices are a little high but the portion sizes were enough to match in my opinion. Coffee was excellent The waterfront view is an additional perk. I really enjoyed and would definitely visit again if in Seattle at the market.

    Busy Saturday
    Laura M.

    Good menu options. Fast service. Great view. The food is okay-flavor wise. Prices are what one expects at the market.

    View from my table
    Melanie D.

    Great counter-service cafe with a spectacular view! Walking in, you go directly to the counter and order. They have a QR code you can scan to see the menu, or you can use the blackboard above the register. I ordered the turkey blt and a coke (canned, so I was handed my drink) then chose my seat. I went on a relatively clear day, so the view was outstanding. The food was great. My sandwich had a homemade feel on sliced wheat bread, but the quality of the turkey? Not what I'm buying at a grocery store. It was thick slices of turkey breast, where you can see it's not processed into oblivion. It was a hearty sandwich served with kettle potato chips and a pickle spear. The price is on par with the area; you're paying a premium for the view but the food is quality lunch fare. Burgers, sandwiches, etc. It reminded me of some of the long running family restaurants with quality ingredients made perfectly with no frills. A fantastic meal for the right price.

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    A reasonable place to have lunch. Ok burgers and good cold tap beer. Not noisy and has a view. I would go back. Fast service and clean.

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