Cafe Racer
| Address: | 5828 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA |
| Phone: | +1 206-523-5282 |
| Site: | caferacerseattle.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 3PM–12AM 3PM–12AM 3PM–12AM 3PM–2AM 3PM–2AM 9AM–2AM 9AM–12AM |
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Nathaniel Blood
place had a shooting w/3 people dead few yrs back. guess thats why the female bartender was excessively rude to me 15-5 min before closing time. all I drank was espresso on my laptop. Im a wartime vet and got treated like refuse here. thanks maybe try again and see if I get threatened again. if not Ill add a few stars and re-assess. but knowing them theyll read this and be ready to pounce on me if I visited. Ive only been there ever once, probably enuf. we ll see I saw another reviewer had the same experience as me. funny is my bandmates played there & told me about the blood-shed here. like to piss people off I guess
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Katy Keenan
Cool place.....oddball art that will make you laugh....really good hot dogs!!!!....coffee...beer, wine...not a bar feel ...more of a fun living room cafe feel.....i know weird to say.... good hot dogs but hard to find in seattle......but yea... real good...split, grilled, kraut,,cheese..nice! A bunch of types of seating...tables, counter, private rooms.......piano...music gigs....wifi....nice clean bathroom...cool people!
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stephen jones
I love these ever since an old friend made them for us, but I find it hard to find in the stores. Naturally, I had to try this place. I was not disappointed. Tried a sweet and a savory trumpet...the maple cream butter and the ham and english cheese. Both were great. Only issue is to check the days theyre open. Make sure theyre open the day youre down there.
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Brian Morris
First time I walked in with a friend. Never been there didnt know there was a protocal. We waited about 10 min, mind you this was a Sunday morning meaning 10 to Noonish. The bartender saw us walk in glared at us but never said word. We sat off to the side. After being stared down and not offered a hello or anything other than hostility we left
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A Private User
Not welcome to the public, this cafes staff turns people away during posted business hours. I went to try out Cafe Racer for the first time. I was immediatly greeted by a woman who informed me that it was a private party, and she gestured for me to leave. She said there was a sign on the door, but I never saw one.
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Oremo Ochillo
I think this is a pretty cool place. Kind of a combination bar, cafe and coffee shop. Front is a bar area and cafe. in the back they have couches and board games for this of you who just want to study or play some games with friends. They are open really late to are and have live music.
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Darla J. Powell
No-frills establishment. Kitschy decor. The food is inexpensive and pretty much what youd expect for what you pay. Typical greasy diner fare. It seems that people come here mostly for the ambiance and colorful characters. Not a place Id recommend for Sunday brunch.
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Brenden N
Had the field roast Frankfurter. It was absolutely delicious. Good beer, Supergoose IPA. Jimmy, the bartender was on point and very accommodating. And really cool to talk to. Also played great music. 5 stars fer sher!
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A Private User
Cafe Racer is entertaining for the fun way the place is decorated. You can play PacMan videogames, and they have "the museum of bad art" hanging on their walls. The drink itself I had there (chai) was solidly okay.
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Vivi Ton
I love most of the old staff and some of the new! Kurt is a nice guy keeping a Seattle dive bar a Seattle dive bar! Always good times and the food is made to order and great! Relax and enjoy the good times ✌❤
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Robertsanidiot
"Expect an extreme amount of mediocrity. Old hipsters that wish they were poorer than they are, but arent. The quesadilla was okay, but not great. The art was better than the food." -my friends hot take
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Farm Brewer
Café racer is a wonderful establishment to go meet some friends, by a bomber of beer, and head upstairs to play games. Or, hit them up on the weekend for a humble, yet wonderfully satisfying brunch.
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Domaine Pouillon
Authentic bad art bar and cold beer watering hole. Makes me wish I didnt sell out years ago so I fit in with the misfits. God love em, the servers act like adults and treat you the same.
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Robin Turner
The art on the walls here really makes this place. Some of my favorites are "spooky clown", "creepy twins" and "what is even happening in this one? the perspective is all messed up."
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Loren Bast
Love this place - its my office-away-from-the-office. Good food, coffee, beer, etc. - opens at 9 AM, stays open till late. Just a great, unpretentious environment.
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Sacha Nasr
Very hip and artsy. It will take a while to get your food, but at least youll be entertained trying to pick out your favorite piece in their "Museum of Bad Art."
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Tom Wiebe
Ive been going here for years. Great food, inimitable atmosphere, very artistic, inspiring environment, great place to meet up with friends or make new ones.
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Wimbleton Tower
I have been going here since before I moved to Seattle. This is my home away from home. I love this place and host monthly events at this location.
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Fissell Zachary
The official Bad art museum of art was an absolute delight!! It offers quite the amount of seating and planned activities. Great funky fun place!!
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david steinberger
The stuff of pure fantasy! With successive beers the art gets better and better! A serious bucket list destination...
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Billis Helg
A community hub for overlapping seattle scenes, casually welcoming, good food, friendly atmosphere. So glad it exists.
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steev VVippch
good sandwiches, breakfast, coffee, Full bar with wide selection of liquor. music on weekends and the Bad Art Museum!
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Dani Miller
Friendly, knowledagable, and accommodating staff. Great and affordable food. Horrible art on the walls ;-).
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Elizabeth Keyser
Very good cafe, a lot of very interesting/weird art which can be fun and very good loose leaf tea and coffee
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j m
Service and drinks get worse the later it gets. No late night coffee. Service matches the art and music.
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Emily Kilmer
Coffee, liquor, food, local music and art events. Not to mention the Official Bad Art Museum of Art :)
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Josh Beach
Very colorful place! Interesting local bands. Coffee was blah. Service left something to be desired.
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Paige Severson
Cozy place. Great breakfast/brunch and stiff drinks. One of my favorite neighborhood bars.
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John Macomber
a great dive feel and cafe style bar. good comfort food and live music most nights.
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Curtis Easton
delicious food, good drinks, music and friends. a fun and unique place to hang out
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Anthony Morales
Good food and friendly staff. Good till a little longer than expected, though.
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Murielle PERBAL
Nice people and interesting museum - the Official Bad Art Museum of Art.
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Nathan Flaim
... nice place, friendly folk. food, beer, and coffee drinks are swell.
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Casey Hamilton
Best Breakfast Burrito in Seattle!! Bacon is my fav! Coffees good too!
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Eamonn Colman
A no frills delicious breakfast for a great price. And a bloody mary.
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Esther Birch
Tuna melt was awesome, service was friendly, decor was undescribable!
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Ryan Kotler
Great vibe. Like a cozy rec room, but with live music and Bad Art.
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Jeff Perkins
The Easterner. Sandwich is good. The Tuesday music is "eclectic".
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Samantha Williams
Super cute cafe and awesome vibes. Loved the bad art collection.
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Paul Hahn
Good food. Good folks. Awesome atmosphere and G4V friendly
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Adam Campbell
This place is a little bit of everything. and its all great.
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Paula Green
Great service, knowledgeable server. Timing was perfect
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stephen morehead
Lots of heart and family. Great location, grat people
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Clay Sawyer
Great place to hang out before Jet City Improv.
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A Private User
fun, comfortable, a tad exclusively hipster.
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Astra Elane
Seattles coolest coffee/bar with live music!
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Paige W
Excellent breakfast, and really cool place.
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Sarah Chido
Go for the art stay for the music and beer
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Andrew Saturn
amazing chili! disco mirror vespa scooter!
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Mark Foltz
Always friendly. A neighborhood treasure.
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Kyle Hooser
Great spot, very friendly atmosphere.
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Patricia Samyn
Long bar, plenty of beer, cool bikes
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Gary B. Watts
Love this place. My second home.
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Amanda Dixon
So sad that some people got shot
