The 5 Point Cafe — Restaurant in Seattle

Assaulted by manager! AWFUL people and disgusting attitudes. The worst staff I have EVER encountered and completely unfit to be in service. Waitress was one of the most arrogant and vicious employees more concerned with her ego than her patronage. Manager should be fired, perhaps arrested, for assault.

After being completely disrespected by a very nasty waitress, we finally got some drinks. She was already in a bad mood and was just rude the entire time. A friend hit a vape, which was not cool, but then we got kicked out. After being kicked out, the nasty waitress then came to tell us we still needed to come and pay and so I went back in to do so. I then said that she didn’t need to kick us out and could’ve just said it wasn’t okay to vape, though there were clearly others doing so, at which point the manager came and grabbed my throat and tried to hit me. Despite me saying multiple times that I was just trying to pay, I was repeatedly physically assaulted by the manager and was in complete shock of how disgustingly we were treated over such a minimal ordeal. Particularly because I was trying to pay the bill, there was no need whatsoever to have any hands placed on anyone, as grown adults in our mid/late 30s. The waitress was looking for a reason to kick us out, even though we stayed calmly at our table, doing nothing wrong, apart from the friend who hit a vape (which again, shouldnt have but we saw multiple others doing the same), and without warning our entire table treated like we had just tried to rob the bar.

Furthermore, to be physically assaulted without cause or warning by a manger or owner, is the worst kind of response when trying to pay. This place is near the space needle and should be better accustomed to welcoming visitors but is clearly a place full of pretense and aggression. So AVOID at all costs.

The entire city is full of wonderful people, welcoming and lovely folks. This place is the absolute worst and I HATE that they even warrant time writing this review. To the waitress who decided to choose hate that day- I’m sorry for you and that your life is so unhappy that it made you feel good to be an ugly person. Maybe life will lead you to something more fulfilling in the new year that brings you joy from being kind as opposed to a negative and rude person. To the manager who tried to hit me multiple times- your actions were despicable and unwarranted. You had no idea what was going on and the reason you have deplorable staff is because you display that kind of awful behavior as a standard. How you can ever think it’s okay to physically assault a customer, especially the one who was trying to settle the bill…. I’m appalled by you and I hope that your actions are met with repercussions. You don’t belong in the food service industry and in 35yrs traveling around the world, you are the WORST people I have encountered. And I mean, EVER. You should wake up ashamed of your actions and without employment… something I would never say lightly in this difficult time we live in.

In a world that is already full of so much anxiety, you’d hope to find a nice little place to relax and enjoy yourself. A place to grab a drink and food at 5pm before a visit to the space needle. THIS IS NOT THE PLACE.

A regrettable experience to say the least, with staff that clearly think they are better than the “tourists” that visit. You decided the moment we walked in the door that you didn’t want us there and found a silly reason to kick us out… you then showed a horrendous action with assault, which had a knock on impact on our entire night, including us not even using our tickets to the space needle. Fully because of your decision to be NASTY humans.

Your team should be welcoming of any patronage and I am embarrassed for you on the most basic level… and as for being assaulted after being asked back in to pay the bill… i should press charges and you shouldnt be allowed to work with the public. disgusting and uncalled for. shame to all of you. Absolutely the WORST experience I’ve ever had at any...

The 5 point is one of only a couple dine in 24 hour restaurants in Seattle . They serve a large menu of standard diner fare with a twist! Full breakfast menu with a number of different Benedict's, omlets any way you want them, pancakes, french toast..... sandwiches, burgers, fish and chips, meatloaf, salads, etc. The menu probably contains more then 80 choice's with that said finding multi faceted kitchen help proficient in breakfast , lunch, dinner cooking is not always easy. Most culinary help is often linear in their skill set. B,L or D. So the hour in which you visit will greatly effect the quality of the food. It had been 12 years since I had last visited and stopped in after 2am to experience loud intoxicated individuals that had migrated from the bar to the cafe.I would think that the staff naturally ask loud individuals to keep it down. Not feed the flames by correcting and arguing the facts with intoxicated patronsp. You are never going to end an argument with someone thats drunk by telling them their wrong. Hospitality 101 It's a dive bar its to expected I guess? The service was prompt and attentive A+ service. The food on the other hand was terrible! I had steak and eggs medium rare and over easy with crispy browns. What I got was eggs over hard, well done and just barley golden browns and soggy toast. The minute I cut the the steak it had that smell of oxidized brown meat. The point at which you should toss it. But some cultures cooks dont believe in tossing the meat out they just cook it until any bacteria are eliminated add arromatic spices and peppers and serve it. This is not possible with steaks unless you like eating boot leather. Which is what the first was. I accepted the eggs and browns but was not keeping silent about the steak. Against my better judgement I allowed the cook another attempt.This time it was rare very rare and I could see the meat was discolored and past its shelf life. Here is my opinion on this. 1) If you dont know rare from medium rare or from wel done and your in a kitchen that serves breakfast and dinner steaks you have no bussiness being their until you know your meat cooking times and temps. 2) If you dont know when to toss expired meat and what bad meat looks and sells like you have no business being in a restaurant kitchen ! 3) If you do know when a product is bad and you prepare and serve bad meat because you dont want to take the loss due to food cost, you need to fired and not allowed to cook in any kitchen. I took only one bite of the meat that I spit out and I still barely made it home to the toilet. I would suggest eating foods that are thoroughly cooked and allow for the least amount of idle time in their storage. Fresh meats and fish I would highly caution . The problem with keeping such a large menu is keeping the fresh food to prepare it all. Your food cost is going to be high and kitchen managers are constantly being riden about food cost. Which leads to poor choices in the concept of fresh. I never wanted to associate dive bar with tainted food. Now I have a bad experience to overcome. There is a reason fine dining establishments have only a handfull of choices on the menu. My summary, The 5 point is a part of seattlle history they have been there 96 years they are nostalgic an iconic dive bar. There are not many eaterys that stand their ground for 96 years. It earns its worthiness of a vistit based on that fact alone. The service is friendly and attentive and on top of their game. If dining I would recommend dining when you know their A team is in the kitchen this being your typical busy days and hours and if you stick to the 3 B's of dive bars you will never go wrong. Beer Burgers and Booze.

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The 5 Point Cafe in Seattle offers a unique blend of rock'n'roll ambiance and a dive-bar vibe, complete with a jukebox where patrons can play their music selections by inserting coins. This establishment stood out to me not only for its atmosphere but also for its specialized Bloody Mary menu, which offered the best Bloody Mary I've ever had. The walls of the bathroom are open for guests to leave their mark with messages, adding to the cafe's quirky charm, so bring your pen from home.

My first visit to The 5 Point Cafe was in the afternoon. Initially, I experienced some disappointing service from a rather rude waiter inside the cafe, who complicated what should have been a simple request to move to an outside table. This was frustrating, particularly since the solution seemed straightforward—close out my indoor tab and open a new one outside. Despite this, I didn't contest his refusal and waited for an outdoor table to free up. Once outside, the atmosphere improved significantly thanks to a friendly and attentive waitress who provided excellent service. The outdoor setting was perfect for enjoying the bar’s standout Bloody Marys and a deliciously mac and cheese ball.

Encouraged by the drinks and food and the overall vibe, I decided to return the same evening. The night started well with a warm welcome from a friendly host who seated us at the bar. However, as the evening air was cold, we decided to move to a more comfortable table away from the door. This decision seemed to irritate our waiter, who reacted poorly to our move. His demeanor was cold, and his service was minimal, which detracted from the experience. The food this time was a mixed bag; the burgers were merely okay, and the fries were disappointing. Nevertheless, the Bloody Marys continued to impress, even surpassing those from the afternoon in quality.

Throughout the evening, the bar was quite cold, and the door remained open, adding an unnecessary chill. When it came time to settle our bill, the service concluded on a sour note. The waiter nearly threw our check on the table and implied that we should hurry up and leave due to others waiting for a table.

Despite these service challenges, I still recommend The 5 Point Cafe for its fascinating decor, unique drinks, and the lively experience it offers. Future visitors should be prepared for potentially varied service levels and bring a warm jacket to combat the indoor chill. If you're patient and come prepared, The 5 Point Cafe is definitely worth a visit for a taste of local...