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Name: Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge
Address: 1505 10th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122
Telephone: (206) 323-5678
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.16

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge

1505 10th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122

(206) 323-5678
Store is closed

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge Menu

Classics

Lost Lake French Toast*

2 extra large eggs any style toast and hash browns*

Biscuits & Gravy

2 extra large eggs

2 Pancakes or 2 slices of French Toast

Breakfast Sandwiches*

The Deck Hand
Lost Lake Benedicts

Classic

Californian*

Florentine*

Country Biscuit Breakfast
Breakfast Special

Huevos Rancheros*

The Curry Tofu Scramble

Steak and Eggs

Homemade Corned Beef Hash*

Breakfast Burrito*

11 oz. Chicken Fried Steak

Hot Oatmeal*

House Made Granola*

Breakfast Bread Pudding

Fried Chicken & Waffle

Saturday Morning Cereal
Pancakes and Waffles

Short Stack*

Blueberry Pancakes*

Housemade Waffle*
Omelettes and Scrambles

Goat Cheese Scramble*

The Mushroom Hunter Scramble*

Vegan Hash*

Veggie Omelette*

Denver Omelette

The Charlie Omelette*

El Capitan Omelette
Sides

2 strips bacon 2 links 2 sausage patties

2 strips vegetarian bacon

Ham steak Canadian bacon or veggie patty

2 eggs how you want them

Hash browns

Smashed rosemary potatoes

Turkey beef or country sausage gravy

Toast with jam

Hot cinnamon roll with butter

Spicy black beans

Seasonal fruit cup
Breakfast Cocktails

Pint sized Bloody Mary or Mimosa

Lost Lake Mary

Pitcher of Mimosa

Brandy Alexander

Brass Monkey

Roma Downoy

Ginger Mimosa

Snow Pony

1st Rock from the Sun
Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day

Soup & Salad

Chili & Salad

Homemade Ground Beef Chili

Lost Lake House Salad*

Loaded Wedge Salad

Grilled Chicken Salad

Cobb Salad

Caesar Salad

Kale Caesar Salad
Sandwiches & Dips

Philly Cheesesteak

Veggie Reuben*

Turkey Club

Tuna Melt

BLT*

Grilled Cheese*

French Dip

Reuben

5 N 1 Sandwich

Wild Boar Sloppy Joe
Burgers

The Lost Lake*

Hickory BBQ*

Mushroom Swiss*

Bacon Cheese*

Jalapeno Burger*
Appetizers

Really Hot Wings

Beer Battered Deep Fried Cheese Curds*

Poutine*

Nachos Grande*

1 lb Lost Lake hand cut fries or tater tots*

Chimichurri Chicken Wings

Chicken Fajita Quesadilla

Roasted Cauliflower Gratin*
Lost Lake Specialties

Blue Plate Meatloaf

Chicken Strips

Fish and Chips

Open Faced Hot Turkey Sandwiches

Blackened Northwest Salmon

Beer Cream Mac and Cheese*

Fried Chicken Dinner*

Tequila Lime Chicken

Macaroni and Cheese
Sides

Mashed Potatoes and Choice of Turkey Beef Country or vegetarian gravy

Coleslaw

Spicy Black Beans

Side Of Seasonal Vegetables
Cocktails

The Great Outdoors

Lost Lake Toddy

Lavender Moon

Coconut Margarita

Trinidad Sour
Desserts

Lost Lake + Royale Creamery Ice Cream

Cookies and Milk
Homemade Pies By A La Mode Pies

Assorted pies

Scoop of vanilla ice cream
24 Beers & Cider On Tap

24 Beers & Cider On Tap
Beverages

Caffe Vita drip coffee blend (bottomless)

Bloody Mary

Mimosa

Fresh Squeezed orange or grapefruit juice

Martinelli's apple juice

Milk

Hot chocolate

Hot apple cider

Coke Diet Coke Sprite Ginger Ale (bottomless)

Ginger Brew

Root Beer

San Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Ice Tea

Lemonade

Hot Tea

Caffe Vita cold brew coffee
Lost Lake Milkshakes

Chocolate Strawberry Vanilla

Kid size

Healthy Meal suggestions for Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge

Classics

Lost Lake French Toast* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

2 extra large eggs any style toast and hash browns* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Biscuits & Gravy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

2 extra large eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

2 Pancakes or 2 slices of French Toast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Breakfast Sandwiches* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Deck Hand [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lost Lake Benedicts

Classic [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Californian* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Florentine* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Country Biscuit Breakfast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Breakfast Special

Huevos Rancheros* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Curry Tofu Scramble [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak and Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Homemade Corned Beef Hash* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Breakfast Burrito* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

11 oz. Chicken Fried Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Oatmeal* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

House Made Granola* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Breakfast Bread Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Chicken & Waffle [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saturday Morning Cereal [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pancakes and Waffles

Short Stack* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blueberry Pancakes* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Housemade Waffle* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Omelettes and Scrambles

Goat Cheese Scramble* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Mushroom Hunter Scramble* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegan Hash* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Omelette* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Denver Omelette [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Charlie Omelette* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

El Capitan Omelette [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

2 strips bacon 2 links 2 sausage patties [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

2 strips vegetarian bacon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ham steak Canadian bacon or veggie patty [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

2 eggs how you want them [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hash browns [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smashed rosemary potatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turkey beef or country sausage gravy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Toast with jam [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot cinnamon roll with butter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy black beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seasonal fruit cup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Breakfast Cocktails

Pint sized Bloody Mary or Mimosa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lost Lake Mary [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pitcher of Mimosa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Brandy Alexander [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Brass Monkey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roma Downoy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ginger Mimosa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Snow Pony [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1st Rock from the Sun [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soup & Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chili & Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Homemade Ground Beef Chili [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lost Lake House Salad* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Loaded Wedge Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Chicken Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cobb Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kale Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sandwiches & Dips

Philly Cheesesteak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Reuben* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turkey Club [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna Melt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BLT* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Cheese* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Dip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Reuben [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

5 N 1 Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wild Boar Sloppy Joe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Burgers

The Lost Lake* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hickory BBQ* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mushroom Swiss* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bacon Cheese* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jalapeno Burger* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Appetizers

Really Hot Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beer Battered Deep Fried Cheese Curds* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Poutine* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nachos Grande* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1 lb Lost Lake hand cut fries or tater tots* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chimichurri Chicken Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Fajita Quesadilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Cauliflower Gratin* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lost Lake Specialties

Blue Plate Meatloaf [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Strips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fish and Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Open Faced Hot Turkey Sandwiches [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blackened Northwest Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beer Cream Mac and Cheese* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Chicken Dinner* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tequila Lime Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Macaroni and Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Mashed Potatoes and Choice of Turkey Beef Country or vegetarian gravy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coleslaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Black Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Side Of Seasonal Vegetables [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Cocktails

The Great Outdoors [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lost Lake Toddy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lavender Moon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Margarita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Trinidad Sour [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Lost Lake + Royale Creamery Ice Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cookies and Milk [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Homemade Pies By A La Mode Pies

Assorted pies [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scoop of vanilla ice cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
24 Beers & Cider On Tap

24 Beers & Cider On Tap [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Beverages

Caffe Vita drip coffee blend (bottomless) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bloody Mary [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mimosa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Squeezed orange or grapefruit juice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Martinelli's apple juice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Milk [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot apple cider [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coke Diet Coke Sprite Ginger Ale (bottomless) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ginger Brew [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Root Beer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

San Pellegrino Sparkling Water [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ice Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemonade [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caffe Vita cold brew coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lost Lake Milkshakes

Chocolate Strawberry Vanilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kid size [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Alishea T.

The 5 Points "cousin". It's the newer, cleaner, less divey version. I love both for different reasons. But here's why I love Lost Lake. Location. It's a tiny bit easier to get to, that's only because I hate dealing with the one ways in Belltown for 5 Point, but I still do. I also hate dealing with crack heads, but a girl will do what she must! Ambiance: Newer and cleaner. I get the whole dive thing, but sometimes, it's nice to go where you won't stick to the tables, floor, and seats. The food is pretty much the same. It becomes significantly more loud after 2a than 5 Point, but that's because it's bigger, so more people can yell and shout obnoxiously over each other. If you're not in the mood, call ahead and get your grub to go. Gogogogogogogo!
(5)
Big L.

Big burgers! Beers & whiskey! NO PARKING but great quiet break from the noisy places nearby
(4)
A M.

I've been here a few times and yeah, it's busy, but it's also delicious and worth the wait, if there is one. I enjoy eating at the counter for quicker service, although obviously that doesn't work for larger groups. The food is phenomenal, especially the benedicts and anything with the smashed potatoes. Their beer selection is impressive and you can always find something to go what you're ordering. The mimosas are a bit overpriced for the basic ones, but still pretty decent. I'd highly recommend if you're looking for some delicious diner food. It's also vegetarian friendly, which is a plus.
(5)
Joshua B.

I have a hard time reviewing this place - def feels like something that Seattle needs (24 hr food option, not fancy) but the service is definitely off. Hard to put my finger on it, but when we had like 3 different waitresses and despite staff folks swarming around it took a while to get our check, something's not right. Maybe the place is just swamped because of all the business and not expecting it? I don't know - regardless, they need to fix the service speed/execution. Then it's a solid 4-star place. The corn-beef hash & eggs I shared with my wife was fine, but I'll have to try a few more things before I convince myself the food is consistently good.
(3)
Alice T.

I did a quick drive-by to try their new cronuts. At 10am on Friday, there was only one left that my beau and I split. I'm glad we split it, as this thing was so greasy it left a large puddle in the to-go box. Maybe it's because it was later in the morning, but the croissant donut just wasn't good. It was dry and lacked the light flakiness that croissants should have. They put some sort of pumpkin cream layer in the middle but this was just okay and wasn't evenly distributed. I'm still on the search for a good cronut to see what the hype is all about. One side note - came here once for late night drinks and I do recall the French fries were quite pleasing.
(2)
A D.

Lost Lake is good. Not great, but good. They have an all day breakfast selection, as well as lunch and dinner options, like meatloaf. It is a pretty all-American menu. My favorite item is the corned beef hash. I've also had the fish and chips, but the fish was pretty bland. The restaurant gets pretty loud at night, so don't go planning to have any intimate conversations.
(3)
Kevin S.

I've been here a few times but my most recent visit today was my best experience. Waiters are friendly but not overly attentive...which can be bad and good. I think the coffee is a bit burnt for my taste...and I like really strong black coffee. I think whoever brewed it just but too many grounds in the filter. I felt like telling the guy behind the counter, but how do you say that without sounding like a total douche? Anyway, on this visit I ordered the chicken fried steak. It was pretty damn good I must say. It was a very generous size, with plenty of delicious crunchy breading on the meat. I think they were a bit stingy with the gravy they put on such a large slab of meat. I wasn't a huge fan of the hash browns....and I remember not liking them on my previous visits either. They weren't browned evenly and weren't crunchy like they should have been. I know I said a lot of negative stuff in my review, but despite it all.....it's a great little diner. I love that it's 24 hours too.
(4)
TJ S.

Best breakfast spot! Amazing happy hour half orders of their breakfast specialties. The california eggs benedict with avocado is excellent. Service is a little slow on weekends when it's packed, but what other place can you get great food 24/7? Two thumbs up for Lost Lake :)
(4)
Karen M.

Food: the food isn't bad but it isn't a stand out experience either. Staff: our server was really nice, and it made the experience better. Overall, I'm not really sure if I would go back to this place or be really excited to bring my friends here. However, it is open 24hr so it makes it convenient. The place can also hold a large number of people so big groups are welcome here.
(2)
Mari S.

I was hesitant after seeing their average 3-star rating, but I was totally surprised! The servers were perfectly nice and helpful, the food (we got the poutine) was perfect, just slightly greasy and a bit overpriced, but sort of understandable given the location, and there was a decent selection of local beers and ciders. It's a great, casual, and fast place to sit and grab a meal if you're hungry after a concert at Neumos -- and there's no denying that you've had to embrace eating post-show fries at Denny's before you moved to Seattle. Lost Lake = midnight fries, elevated.
(4)
Ryan s.

I got an Amazon Local for this place.I wanted to go here for a while but just never made it in, and I couldn't pass this offer up. When I got there I was a little disappointed with the wait staff. She had one speed SLOW. I waited and waited and waited, the place wasn't busy it was like 8pm on a Tuesday. The waitress was just SO DAMN SLOW!! Finally we ordered.I got a beer and salad and my friend got a beer and burger. The portions were huge, the food was great, and the busser was all over the place making sure it was clean and the water was full. I would have ordered another beer but the waitress never came back until we were all done with the food. So I didn't. I probably would have given it a 3 stars because of the service but the food was good and I was using a voucher.
(4)
Natalie G.

I was debating about 2/3 stars and the more I thought about it the more a 2 star rating was deserved... My husband ordered the French toast with a side of bacon, since he didn't realize the French toast with choice of meat also came with two eggs which he didn't want. The French toast tasted like it was cooked in the same spot burnt meat was cooked beforehand he couldn't even finish it because the taste grew stronger the more you ate. Vegetarians beware of cross contamination! The harder to swallow part was the side of bacon ended up costing $1.50 MORE than getting the other order without eggs it would have been nice for the waitress to tell us that... I had the huevos rancheros without beans. It came without cheese too... they were nice and remade it but it should have been caught by the cooks or the waitress before I even got it! The dish was ok, not very much sauce, and it was messy to eat. The service sucked it took a long time to get our food, check, and we waited almost 15 min to pay after our bill was given to us. Also the worst part was the music. When we got there at seven it was nice the lights were dimmed and music quite but by 7:30 the lights were turned up along with the music... WAY too loud for that early in the morning. Tip: if you want your eggs runny you need to tell them! On the positive side the place is cute with booths and retro looking chairs, too bad everything else sucked or we would be back!
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Brittanie M.

As long as you're not hungry, this is an entertaining place to say the least. Expect to wait for a table, expect to wait a long time to order, expect to wait a very long time for your food regardless of the order, and expect to wait a while for the check. Oh, and expect some sass, drama, and attitude. And let me be clear, those last things strictly among staff. You'll make great friends with other patrons since you'll probably establish some common grounds. Have a good time!
(1)
Sonia R.

My friends and I were regulars for a while and we really enjoyed spending our lunches here. However lately the service has been very bad, at least with the female staff (except one really friendly girl that works in the bar). The last time we went my friend attempted to pay with a check, as there are no signs (at least that I could see) that said she couldn't. When we left our waitress, who wasn't very helpful to begin with, came out yelling at us about how disgusting we were to just assume that we could pay with check. My friend tried to explain that she didn't know but the waitress wouldn't let her get a word in. I've honestly never been treated this way, and from a restaurant that we frequent. My other friend covered her tab and the waitress just explained how she's pregnant, but that's no reason to scold us. Like I get it, we should have asked, but that's no reason to treat us that way. =/ She told us that were not allowed to comeback, but after that service I don't think I'd want to.
(1)
Karen D.

Warm, friendly service and fabulous poutine! (and I'm not normally a big fan of poutine or gravy). But the poutine at Lost Lake was one of the truly greatest beer accompaniments I've ever had! And extra points for the hand-cut fries. The rest of the food was typical diner food in a timeless, old-school diner environment that I very much enjoyed. Will be back to try breakfast!
(4)
Lydia N.

I came here looking for cro-doughs after reading a Seattle Times article, not realizing they were only a weekend thing. So I settled for an omelette and was not disappointed. It was stuffed with thick-sliced bacon, goat cheese, and peppers and quite satisfying. I was impressed at how perfectly golden and fluffy the omelette was - not a hint of brown but the whole thing was evenly cooked. The omelette also came with a side of Yukon golds with a hint of rosemary and slices of buttered sourdough toast. Solid. My friend ordered a penne pasta that looked quite boring. Decor here is pretty interesting and very much Cap Hill. 70s nostalgia infused with a hint of hipster cool. It's great.
(3)
Rachel C.

I'm a sucker for this place. It's my go-to brunch place on the hill. I personally have always found the service to be alright, nothing impressive but it works for me. The eggs Benedict are incredible and totally beat out Americana's. The french toast are also pretty great. P.s. they make their chocolate milk with Hershey's chocolate syrup :)
(4)
M. C.

Ok. Tried this place one more time. How can you be a restaurant and yet fail to do the basic function of a restaurant like get food out and provide even the most basic level of service. If you just want to be a dive bar then just be a dive bar and cut the menu down. Just offer frozen chicken strips and tater tots and call it a day. What a waste to put so much money into this business and then hire an entire staff to not give a shit. I dont need a big smile and a fake happy server, i just want my food and after i wait an hour for my food i just want it to be good. Come to my table, take my order, bring me my shit, and give me my bill so I can get the fuck out of here.... Thats all you have to do. Why do you suck so hard at all of these things?? Great job at sucking! In fact I give you 5 stars for knowing how to suck.
(1)
Magen M.

I came here for breakfast & ordered the french toast. It was nothing special, no sauce or toppings. I had no problem with the service, they were friendly enough & the time I waited to receive my food was as expected on a Saturday morning. I had no interest in returning based on my experience BUT after seeing the other reviews, I've had a change of heart. Next time I go, I will definitely skip breakfast and try out the lunch & desserts. I love the old school vibe, so hopefully next time the food is better than just ordinary.
(3)
Jeffrey S.

Always wanted to come here since seeing their cool vintage front neon sign. Reminds me of the type of diner located across the highway from Camp Minnewaka. Ya know, the kind of eatery your grandparents might take you to to give you a break from summer camp food. This in mind, the food at Lost Lake I'd rate as okay to good, But not staggeringly memorable. I ordered the veggie Rueben and house salad that I would rate a 6/10. The two good things about this place is that it's closer than Beth's Cafe, and has an interesting cozy interior. Next time I return I'll order something more substantial because I really want to love this spot.
(3)
Nicholas G.

5 Star food, 1 star Service. That's what happens when you hire hipsters to run a restaurant. They are simply more focused on their beards, semi-ironic tshirts and saving up to buy outfits at the Value Village (the hipster equivalent to nordstroms) next door to provide any semblance of decent service, or interpersonal interaction. The food however is quite good for a diner and the prices are very reasonable! Just carve out a solid 90 minutes for your dining experience because that's how long it will take regardless of what you order. Maybe if the servers were allowed to ride their fixed gear bikes back and forth from the kitchen the service would get quicker? Hard to say. Regardless, I'll keep coming back because after a few drinks, I find their cheese curds harder to resist than the morally casual ladies of the cap hill night scene ;)
(3)
Jermey E.

After an amazing sushi and an awesome movie my friends and I decided we wanted late night eats. This discontinued bath house came up and recommended so we thought we would give it a try. So far... We were greeted by a hostess with an attitude. It took about 10 minutes for our waiter to show up. We order food and ciders. My cider came in a plastic cup with coffee grounds in it. Awesome... Then 5 minutes later the bus boy shows up after our drinks arrive and tells us that we have to finish our drinks in 5 minutes or it will be tossed. Well 5 minutes passed we weren't done and they tossed our drinks... As we wait for our food we get the amazing super loud crappy rap music blasting bass so you can barely chat. Wooo... Well our food arrived. My friends chili cheese fries are cold even though we asked for extra crispy. My poutine isn't bad and my bf's waffle is not bad but they didn't mention they were candied pecans which is a big differece. Overall aweful experience and I don't see this place lasting long... Which is really unfortunate.
(1)
Ingrid J.

Hater's gonna' hate. Sigh. Same as it ever was. This is the sort of place I miss having nearby when I lived in the City, like the Brainwash or Grubstake. (P.S. - Tennessee Williams said there are only 3 US cities that deserve the moniker "The City": New Orleans, NYC, and San Francisco. You figure it out.) The decor is that of a vintage 1960s steakhouse, with vinyl booths, those odd mid-century light fixtures and a long counter, pushed through a Northwest goth's fever dream. It's always kinda' dark. I brought 5-year-old Lucifer with me the first time we visited. I've been back many times since, since I'm still in treatment up at Swedish and the vibe here makes me miss the Castro muchly. I don't know what kind of issues other people have with the service, but I think it's great. Always cordial, always efficient. The female waitstaff who have waited on me are brassy and not inclined to put up with shit. If you need someone to kiss your ass and make you feel special while you're a customer, you might be better served visiting a strip club. Otherwise, maybe get over yourself. The food is good quality and well-prepared. Please remember it's a diner-type place, not Canlis. Helluva lot cheaper, too. My kid ate his entire meal, which we all know is a rare thing. I've had breakfast and lunch stuff here, and it has that odd quality of looking like less food than it really is. It's always more than I can eat. I especially recommend the granola, the waffle and the fried chicken. I'm kinda hoping they jump on the soul food bandwagon and serve the chicken WITH the waffle, but that's my Oakland coming through. My favorite side is still their breakfast sausage. This ain't no Jimmy Dean. This is an actual handcrafted foodie sausage. It is just so good. My ASD kid is comfortable here, and our first time here, our brassy wait person grabbed a jar of toys and offered them to my shy son. She was so sweet. He snagged two dinosaurs. I see gripe after gripe about how tough it is to get fast service and immediate food here on the weekends. Seriously? These are the same people who move next to an airport and complain about the noise. Go early or be patient. And grow the eff up, princess.
(5)
Madeleine H.

Early morning happy hour is really the only thing that makes this place worthwhile. One of my friends and I are in the habit of having a weekly brunch affair (or, at least, we were while I was there) and we got plenty of food with plenty leftover in our wallet. The afternoon happy hour was awesome when the place first opened, but isn't anymore, now that the menu's been cut back and the few things left on it got a price boost. Otherwise, it's a 24-hour restaurant masquerading as a diner: diner atmosphere, restaurant prices. When I'm in Seattle, I hang on the hill pretty much all the time and would make Lost Lake a stop for late-night eats, but it's just not worth the $$$.
(3)
Phil W.

We stumbled upon this place and found the food delicious and the staff very friendly. The breakfast menu has plenty of options. We opted for the burgers. They were prepared just right and the fries were crisp. We will go back for the breakfast!
(4)
Vega S.

Why do people go here? Simple answer, because its a 24-7 diner near a bunch of bars. Do not expect good food, good customer service or good company though.
(3)
Thomas B.

Bad food, bad service, and the kitchen is always slow. Every time I come in here it's a disaster. Food took about 40 minutes, was cold and bland. Service was non-existent. Someone finally asked if I wanted my water refilled as I was getting up to leave. That was the first time someone spoke to me since I placed my order, aside from when someone said they would get the check.
(2)
Don A.

$6.75 for a slice of pie? Really? And I'd asked for it to be warmed which was not very successful. I was wondering what kind of micro slash conventional slash convection oven they had 'cause it was like not fully warm or heated throughout. Yes, the marionberry was tasty but not a portion worth that much heated that poorly. Geez. If you want good pie, go somewhere else.
(1)
Terran W.

Terrible, terrible, terrible. Once is too many. Service, food, quality. Nonexistent. Booze? Sure. But with so many other cruddy joints to choose from, why bother? Also, food borne illnesses. FTW.
(1)
Ari S.

If it's fine dining you're looking for, go elsewhere. If it's damn good food, friendly service and a no BS atmosphere you want, this is the spot!! Loads of vegetarian options, but still good for the carnivores plus a full bar. My order had a mistake which the team was quick to fix and wholly apologetic. And they're 24 hours?!? Wish I lived closer so I could come more often! Edit: Taking off a star here... now 3 times I've been in, 3 times ordered the same sandwich (Veg BLT with Avocado) and all 3 times they've left off the avocado.
(4)
Kristin P.

This has become one of my all-time fav spots in Cap Hill!!!! It doesn't hurt that they're open 24/7, and that they serve b'fast the entire day...but it is amazingly delicious!!! Seriously, everything I've had there has been good! You've got to go!! Plus, the staff are super cool and friendly, love it here.
(5)
Kristina V.

This place is a Godsend when it's late and you're still hammered. While yes, you WILL have to wait if you've not made a reservation or are unfortunate enough to meander drunkenly over here after last call when everyone else has the same great half-coherent idea. It's worth it. They will make you wait outside, rain or shine, and I don't blame them. I wouldn't want puke hazards from waiting guests all over my restaurant floors either. I tend to take all travelers here at some point when we're walking around Cap Hill late, because honestly, the food is amazing. It doesn't matter what you order. This particular night, I took the bachelorette party I was with here. I called it in ahead, so we didn't wait very long before being seated. Waters were consistently filled. Coffee was piping hot. Our food came out within about 15 to 20 minutes even though both rooms were completely SLAMMED with slurring, belligerent drunkards. One girl ordered the hot wings. She ate those things like she was making love for the last time. She said they were the best wings she's ever had. Ever. One girl ordered the biscuits and gravy. Other than wanting more gravy, she said it was delicious. She kept trying to get us to try it. "So good... so good..." she kept mumbling. One girl ate fries and cheese curds. ...yep. Sounds amazing, right? I myself had the huevos rancheros. Theirs are the only ones that can legitimately compare with the Shakabrah's. It's just so dang good! I'd eat it every day, inebriated or not. It was just what was needed to help us sober up enough to call a cab back to our hotel. I love this place. Comfort food at its finest. Lost Lake, you save lives and your food is BOMB!
(5)
Valerie R.

Sitting here and waiting to get some service... You sit down but then the waiters take forever. It's also hot in here.
(2)
Chiho H.

Good Old American diner in Capital Hill. I love their sandwhiches, burgers and shakes. These are so traditional American food. Good for group, family and alone. They have also bar, useful place in neighbor.
(4)
Cynthia L.

Lost Lake fills a very necessary niche. Decent 24 hour diner food+ Although I do like 5 Point and have fun memories associated with it, I'm a fan of the open space of Lost Lake. You know, I've been in a few times now and every visit, the service is outstanding. Sure, I'm easy to please, but really, the service has been great here for me and my crews every time. The last time I was in, they were too kind in accommodating my meal exclusions. They removed bread, subbed veggies for $1...terrific. From my prior review, you know I'm a fan of the fried cheese curds among other things. And you know they have an unbeatable HH. But if you haven't had A la Mode Pie before, you can see a variety of their pies offered here. My dining companion is a Key Lime Pie snob and even he gave it a positive nod. I didn't have a bite of the Blue Hawaiian: a blueberry pie with coconut crumble on top but I plan on trying it soon. I come in at all hours of the day and night, and have been treated well each time. Seriously, I can't be the only person that has good service consistently. Anybody? Hello?
(5)
Madison G.

Yikes. I thought this place was supposed to be good? There was a lack of service big time and the food wasn't good at all. My cousin and I both wanted nachos and we're quite the nacho whores, so we said we'd both get our own. It's like $2-3 extra for meat, but whatever. What are nachos without some meat? So, we both go to order our own and the server tells us, "Are you sure you don't want to share? It's a huge portion." Sure, why not? Then I proceed to ask if there is a decent amount of sour cream. Again, "Yeah, totally. You guys can share that too." The nachos came out about 5 minutes later, cold as hell, covered in what looked to be beans and salsa, absolutely no cheese melted on the chips, and literally a teaspoon of sour cream. I don't know about the servers stomach and what he can handle, but when you tell two girls they can share a plate of nachos and sour cream and "it'll be more than enough" I would assume exactly that. It was disappointing. Also, they threw in 5 chunks of chicken. Yes, I counted! I made the comment, "I've only had 2 pieces of chicken so far. Did you get any?" And she was on her 2nd when I asked and then I found one other tiny piece and handed it her way. I would've said something, but it was pointless. The whole meal was a fail. My cousins meal looked okay, but they said it was very flavorless. Food wise, this place sucks. Service isn't great either, but I expected that since it's a bunch of drunks drinking and not ordering food. But damn, get it together.
(1)
Phil C.

After a few disappointing stints, I've cracked the code for Lost Lake: happy hour! Cheap drinks ($2-3.50), burgers ($3), tacos ($3.25), and hell-why-not chorizo quesadillas (also $3.25). You'd think this place would be great as late-night hangover avoidance, but be warned that it's been known to sink a little heavier than you'd like. Service? Lower your expectations.
(3)
Will S.

The food is fantastic, if you can get it! I've come here several times spanning years, and each time the service has been slow and unreliable. I suspect this has to do with management since I've been helped by different servers each time. They're either profoundly inefficient or profoundly understaffed. If you do go here, expect to do your own serving. Signal what you need, push empty dishes to the edge of the table, and flag anyone down if something needs doing (since it never seemed like our table was served by an individual server). You may need to ask for something several times since many of my requests have gotten lost somehow. I've always wanted to try the pie, but just couldn't muster the patience. Hopefully the situation eventually improves!
(2)
Brittany H.

California eggs Benedict was a let down, looked delicious but the hollandaise sauce was weak sauce. The poached eggs weren't close to done , runny whites. A bit spendy, $12.75. potatoes were interesting, Pretty good. I'd come back and try something else, eggs Benny is an art and difficult to master. The Bloody Mary was decent but next door at OddFellows much better.
(3)
Latifa S.

24 hours diner with diner food but much better lighting. The only times I've been here are past/post bar hopping, clubbing time. It does the job. Mac & cheese, chicken & waffles! Ask and you shall receive. Review Update: This place has gone downhilllllll!! Went twice this week and both time, the food took over an hour (@3am) and they had fights broke out. The place is right in the heart of all the bars/clubs on cap hill. I guess late night drunken fights are inevitable? Doesn't mean I have to like it. They also seem understaffed lately. Which creates antsy diners, make hungry ones angry and things just go south after. I still like their chicken and waffles and the dim lit decor. Just not sure its worth the wait anymore. There's always fish fry next door!
(2)
Jen S.

It's about time there was a 24 hour place on Capitol Hill. And as other have noted, the atmosphere is cool. But I've visited twice and found the food to be mediocre. The tater tots with cheese were more mushy than crisp. (Try the ones at 6 Arms - so much better!) And the eggs benedict was okay, but $12.50 and nothing special. The exception was the deep fried cheese curds - crazy salty, but so tasty. With their 24 hour schedule, I imagine that I'll find myself here again at some point. But only if it's too late for somewhere like Rancho Bravo and too early for Glo's. There's just too many other good food options on the hill.
(3)
Kaitlin F.

I am of two minds about Lost Lake. Every time I have been there, except for 6:30 in the morning, it's taken forever to get the food. On average about 45 minutes. They haven't just opened, this is something that should have been worked out a while ago. Maybe they have too much seating for their kitchen capacity, but there's gotta be a better system. I have liked everything I have had there, especially the poutine. There was one thing I wasn't thrilled with, the chorizo omelet. But the rest of my food has been very good, and I like the vibe of the place. Definitely tre-hipster, including the waitstaff, some of which are fine and some of which couldn't care less. Great hh deals though. I think with some improvement of the service speed, and a bit of an attitude improvement, definitely upgradable, but until then I will make sure only to go there when I have ages of time to wait.
(3)
Troy C.

Straight up good ole'food. We were there for a 6am breakfast and liked it a lit. The breakfast happy hour is awesome ... $5 baileys and coffee!!! The eggs benedict is old school good. The french toast is hearty and tasty. I really liked the thick slices of toast, none of that wonder bread thin crap. Biscuits and gravy good not great, wait did i mention $5 baileys and coffee. Diner good. Just go.
(5)
Cesar S.

So I decided to give this place a try again. A friend of my roommates was visiting from New England and we came by for lunch. We ordered chicken nachos which were actually very delicious. The service was a lot faster, and the servers a lot more attentive during this time of day. I'm giving this place a 3 star now but I still feel the night shift needs to get up to the speed of the morning/lunch crew service. The tables were actually fully stocked with silverware and napkins and the guys were extremely attentive. Especially the cute skinny guy with wavy brown hair.
(3)
Celeste T.

Loud, hipstery, a bit over-priced for the quality/quantity of food, but service is friendly and it's open 24 hours. I had the huevos rancheros, which were pretty ok - the salsa sucked, the sour cream was generous, the guac was very well done, and the black beans were probably canned. My eggs, which I asked for over medium, were just almost not quite over easy, which I could deal with. The tortillas were both burnt and soggy, however, by the time I got to them...seems like using them as the plate could have been not-the-best-idea. My celery cider was a fun drink! Very summery. My husband got chicken wings (spicy with little depth of flavor, could have been better) and a cesar salad that was perfectly dressed (to me) but underdressed (to him.) All in all, a mixed bag. I may be back, especially after a show.
(3)
Dallas K.

The reason I'm giving 5 stars, is actually for the waitress. Her name is June. (She's quite frankly the best waitress, who has ever had the tough task of waiting on my table). I'm not a professional eater by any means, but I frequent restaurants about 5 times a week. She's probably the best I've had. And that's saying a lot. Yes, I know that I'm demanding, brisk, and have zero tolerance for any amount of attitude being given to me, or guests at my table. (But I tip great, and I'm always appreciative.) And she is a champ! She's fast, listens to everything you say, and gets it all perfect. She's able to do this all, while being relaxed, smiling, and usually knows what you need... even before you do. If you eat here, request her. (Unless I'm coming in.) Then get a different waitress, so I can have June all to myself. :)
(5)
Charlie B.

Consistently delicious. I come for the breakfast food (served all day) I come for the sandwiches, the fried chicken and waffles, all of it. I've never visited this place and found it less than 3/4 full it seems. The service can be a little forgetful: on multiple occasions I've had a waiter forget to bring something they offered to bring like cream for coffee or extra napkins, but they're always polite and laid back. The unisex bathroom caught my elderly mother off guard because she's not accustom to seeing a urinal and she thought she walked into the wrong bathroom. So, perhaps give sheltered old ladies you bring a head's up about that. Hahaha.
(4)
Matt C.

Just called to order takeout. Some rude guy answered and interrupted me and said "we don't do take out during brunch. Come in." And hung up on me. Great, friendly service.
(1)
Hedy D.

I have had a lot of fun going to Lost Lake. I always have good service and I think the food is pretty amazing. I think my favorite thing I've had was the rueben sandwich (with no cheese, I'm dairy free). I also love that they are open super late, so a night owl like me can get some actual food. My only complaint is that they are a little pricey, but I'll pay a little extra for a guaranteed good experience which has been my track record here. I love it every time.
(4)
Vivian H.

What a great happy hour! The prices are insanely low! What I really came here for was the cronuts. I had never had one before and really wanted to get a taste of this new fad. So we ordered one cronut, a cheeseburger, pork tacos, chicken fried bacon, and deep fried cheese curds. First, the cronut was so delicious! It was closer to a palmier than a donut or a croissant and I love palmiers. It was filled with cream and there was also cream on the top with pecans. Delicious. I really enjoyed the fried cheese curds. Cheese curds definitely taste better fried. I did not care for the chicken fried bacon. It wasn't really chicken fried -- the batter was too thick and puffy. Would not order again. Next time, I will go for their breakfast happy hour menu.
(4)
Alan G.

Review update! It seems that this place has found its groove after a couple years. Service has sped up nicely and I am now able to regularly dine here on my half hour lunch breaks. The food still rocks - I've become quite fond of the corned beef hash. The service is still surprisingly pleasant. They're still open all the time. They've earned themselves another star!
(5)
Alice C.

Dear Lost Lake: I just had to pull across four lanes of traffic on the West Seattle bridge to puke up the hot mess of burger I ate at your establishment. This was not alcohol induced, it was bad meat induced. I was hoping the burger I'd ordered (that took 30 minutes during a not busy evening at your establishment to get to me) was just greasy. But two hours later it just lead to an epic projectile vomit and dry heaving spell right before the off ramp for Admiral. So epic a vomit session I had a SPD squad car pull up behind me and ask if I wanted a ride to the hospital. No mas, Lost Lake. No mas.
(1)
Kristine A.

Amending my original review. Their food is...hit or miss. The veggie omelet i ordered the first time I was there was awesome, and the Rosemary potatoes were out of this world. Their taps are fewish, but they have a good variety of beer and a variety of other drinks. That said, I had the corned beef hash last night and it was...not at all as good as my first meal. It was really greasy and the corned beef was in strips and mixed in with regular hash browns. I haven't had corned beef hash in a while, but I didn't think you mixed strips of potato and corned beef and called it a dish. The eggs were perfect, though, and they have good toast (it's not super thin or burnt). In conclusion, I think it would be a fantastic diner for after a show/night out at a club, when you are really craving some diner food. The flip side is that a lot of the dishes on their menu are over-priced for what you get in my opinion. Will keep going for awesome Monday night trivia, but will probably eat somewhere else beforehand.
(3)
Erwin G.

Drunk or straight review! Oh hells!! Obviously this is a drunk review!!! It's a good hot spot after the drinks stop pouring. Is it worth the wait? Nah! Go to Chinatown, bitches!!! This place is a good 4 stars. You can't go wrong with alcohol, food to sober you up, and fuck it!!!!! I'm drunk!!!!! Bitches!!!!! Drunk in love, E
(4)
Trisha F.

I take it all back! Please forgive me for my transgressions, LL. After my initial visit, I came in quite a few times (and got take out a few other times). Service was ok, and I finally found a dish worth eating-- tofu curry scramble. Huge portion, great flavor, lots of veggies and tofu, toast with what I presume is vegan spread. I was so very happy. Then they changed the scramble and it was inedible. Since then I've tried the chorizo burrito (yum!), mac and cheese bites (more yum!), french toast, nachos... Very typical diner food, very adequately served. Last night's LL visit won me over for good, though. The door staff is nice and prompt and I managed to order the best sandwich I have ever eaten-- field roast with caramelized onions, tofu spread, lettuce. This is sadly the very first time I have ever ordered a sandwich that I didn't have to request a removal of ingredients! Am I getting less picky, or is Lost Lake just bringing the noise? The french fries were piping hot and our server Amanda was kind, attentive, and a pleasure to be around. I'm officially won over.
(5)
Pamela E.

We went for breakfast/lunch. The service here is terrible. My wife and I typically don't care about bad service if the food is good, but this place has exceptionally bad service. The staff was overall snotty and rude as if they feel you're wasting their time by making them serve you. We sat at the bar in the dining room where about 7 waitresses paced back and forth without acknowledging our presence. It took about 15 minutes to get a menu. They were pretty quick to refill our beverages though, which is good. The food is definitely diner food and packed with a lot of grease. The prices are average for most items. My wife got the cheese curds, which were good, but gave her a tummy ache. Not worth $9. I got the eggs benedict, which was also pretty good. The hollandaise was lemony and creamy and the English muffins were soft. The hash browns however, are over cooked. Overall, I foresee the only reason to go back would be at 2am, with a case of serious drunk munchies.
(2)
Christen g.

Finally...late night food on the hill. Breakfast anytime. Friendly, competent staff and a huge menu that's vegetarian friendly. Good for families on the cafe side and good for a bender on on Monday the bar side.
(5)
Paul R.

Deep fried cheese curds, I could leave it at that but there is so much more, I know this place is made to look like that old diner you went to as a kid and you know it does a good job of it. The decor is great, the waitstaff friendly and very attentive. I've only been during breakfast but it was pretty full but still quiet enough to have a conversation with friends. Our food came quickly, it was very delicious. I honestly couldn't find a single flaw but then again I like the vintage look.
(5)
Geoffrey C.

My review appears to be redundant: walked in around 9:00 pm on a Saturday night, seated ourselves, sat around ... for awhile ... no service ... left. Could be awesome; decor was great, but no service = 1-star every time. Update: I received very quick response from management (a positive sign), and look forward to updating my review after experience #2.
(3)
Nathalie H.

Luvvvvvved it! Good vibes, Good music, AMAZING food!!! First time to Seattle n was brought here by a local n I fell in-love with the place! Such a chill spot for breakfast!!
(5)
Andrew T.

I have been to this dining "establishment" multiple times. The food is not bad, not great either. What is bad is the level of service, if you can even call it that. Upon being seated, be prepared to wait long enough that you feel the need to tell the host that you still haven't been seen by a server. Then, be prepared to have a list of items that you may want because the server may not know what the restaurant has and doesn't have. Lastly, after a long wait for your food, make sure that everything is delivered, as something is often forgotten. If you don't mention it upon being served, it will be hard to find someone to tell. The worst part: the servers seem to take pride in their indifference toward customers. This is just one of many bad experiences at this place. After all of these bad experiences, I find it ironic that the restaurant expects its customers to follow formal dining etiquette codes. Google Glass is rude and not allowed? Customers must be nice to staff? Bold rule for a restaurant that seemingly takes pride in bad service. What's next? I must smile while paying my bill? The staff never does. Maybe if the restaurant invested a little bit more in service training and less on gaining PR buzz by enforcing policies and rules on their customers, this would be a decent restaurant. I don't know about you, but I don't want to be treated like a child by a place that I am giving money.
(1)
Kristin W.

I've only come here once, but the biscuits were flaky, the gravy was deliciously rich and had a rosemary tinge to i, and the coffee flowed freely. Yum.
(4)
Nina W.

I love it here. I have not tried anything at Lost Lake that I haven't liked. It's like someone crawled into my head and pulled out exactly everything i've ever thought I wanted in a diner. Fresh ingredients. Unique and tasty choices. Amazing beers on tap. But you know what? Their menus are misleading. We totally tried to order a drink off of what the waiter said was the "summer" drink menu. And then, they didn't have the Sal Mineo when I went. Is it like a damn gag to have that on the menu? Because it sure did tease me... a shot of delicious rye whiskey and a Nat Sherman cigarette just sounded ah-may-zing to my slightly inebriated self. Alas... I love it here, because beer mac n' cheese.
(5)
Travis S.

Today was my third time being here. First during their daytime hours. In all honesty I can't remember what I had the last couple times and won't write a review on those as heavy amounts of alcohol makes all food delicious. Today however was pretty damn tasty, I had the turkey club on wheat. The club is everything you'd expect although I didn't have any taste buds explode. One suggestion more mayo! Although I will request that next time. Awesome proportions! Friendly staff; they were actually on a first name basis with my buddy who is a regular. Wish I remembered their names. Didn't wait at all for seating which is often the case during their night hours. Overall decent lunch time experience!
(4)
Needles K.

Good food. Kitschy interior. It reminded me of a recreation of the diner in "Twin Peaks." I ordered the poutine, and I think it sat out a little too long before the server brought it to the table. The cheese curds were not melted and started to congeal back again. But the waitress was super nice. Without me even asking, she took the poutine off the bill. But the other food was great.
(4)
Tessa S.

Based on the extensive diner-ish menu, I was hoping for a diner experience. No such luck. The service is super slow and apathetic. The food is just average. The one upside is the early-morning happy hour - great deals and no crowd (but still really slow service). That is the only time I might consider going back.
(2)
Evita R.

I first came there during a speciaI event they had promoting the Sims 4 game giving away free coffe and pancakes. I loved my omelet.. The reason I give them 4 stars is because they serve really good food at 4:00 am...The chicken fried steak was huge and delicious.. They have a unique variety on the menu... The people were very friendly... It's a nice environment to hang out in... The pancakes were pretty good also... I'd recommend it to my friends if they're in that area..
(4)
Kelly D.

The graveyard staff is the best in the city. I'll always come in for good service and food.
(5)
Ni C.

I have been here after a couple drinks twice and it's always been a good experience; which is saying a lot for a 24 hour diner. I had a lovely server the last time when I was there at midnight and she made the experience that much better. Fries with Chipotle aioli are a fail proof menu item. This place is perfect for a late night.
(4)
Diane S.

Good portion sizes and lots of good food to choose from. However, I guess people had talked it up to me so I had higher expectations. Some where good to go if your really hungry and its open 24 hours (good to sober up with) I got the vegetarian Ruben which was really good. A little on the messy side. But worth it. Overall its good, but had different expectations
(3)
Rachel M.

I've been here at night a few times and it is just not my scene. So I've started going here for breakfast dates and it is great. Attentive service, yummy breakfast menu, tasty coffee, and the big glass windows let in a ton of natural light so it is quite bright and cheery. The beautiful thing about a 24 hour restaurant is that each part of the day yields a different experience. Morning Lost Lake vs Night Lost Lake- clear winner!
(4)
Latham F.

We love this place, we're here almost every weekend. Food is terrific and service is friendly.
(5)
Dat N.

I honestly like this place, and I really don't see why there's such a poor score. It's just really hard to find a decent no frills American cafe around this city, and I sure have gotten far worse from places on Yelp with more respectable scores (think frozen Tyson's chicken strips complete with freezer burn). I just knew something was up when I got a decently priced meal on Capitol Hill, got great service, and in a comfortable atmosphere to boot. There was certainly a large clientele there as well, so I don't know whatever you Yelp snobs are on about.
(5)
Pauline T.

Not bad! Friendly and relatively fast service for our group of 11 (with 2 add ons later). I ordered the reuben and while the sandwich was just fine, the cole slaw on the side was what grabbed my attention. They feature a wide variety of selections on the menu and have an early happy hour that starts at 6 am. I'll have to try that sometime. :) It's pretty busy for right now since it's a new restaurant, but when the crowds die down (if they ever) this place will definitely have a more chill feel to it.
(4)
Alex D.

You cannot beat a five dollar breakfast! The staff is awesome and I whole heartedly thank them for paying attention to my crazy gluten allergy + nightshade allergy. Rosey was over the top attentive, even with 20+ customers in the place. The dish came out with a green salsa topping, which Rosey noticed immediately as a nightshade, and sent the dish back to the kitchen to be remade. How awesome. Thank you!
(5)
Chris W.

4 star experience, raised to 5 because of the all-night schedule of the diner. I prefer 5-point, mostly same foods, slightly less taps, but less crowded. You will, however find delicious fried cheese curds with gravy to dip, cheapppp HH burgers, and decent drinks. Also, an owner/manager who cares about the privacy of their guests, which is nice.
(5)
Ken H.

I have been back recently in hopes that the KINKS of a new establishment have worked themselves out. The kinks are very much alive and for me, I have to throw in the towel. This place has been dubbed Lost Cause Cafe and Lounge. It's a great concept but clearly is not about the customer, rather, it is an establishment built for those who are so cool they can't do their jobs or don't care too and are usually so stoned they cannot. This place is OFF the list. Do not waste your time. K
(1)
Ani D.

Staff was rude and slow, food took forever and was cold! It was grilled cheese-- the cheese wasn't melted and the bread was still a bit cold. How does a person mess up a grilled cheese sandwich? It's a grilled cheese sandwich for crying out loud! No way. NOT AGAIN.
(2)
Vexigirl S.

Food is ok. Service ok. Overall good place for late night dinning if you're in Capitol Hill area and don't really have any other options. We'd probably go back again and give it another chance sometime.
(3)
Leah B.

I sort of love and equally dislike Lost Lake Cafe. Love: open 24hr hours. I've been here twice in the day time and 2-3 times around 1-2AM after a drunken night at the club. It's a great place to take a group when no one can decide on what they want. There's something for everyone. Dislike: It's always fucking crowded no matter what time you come! Maybe I'm just picking the prime visiting hours, but it's always stressful wondering if you're going to have along wait. However, I can't make up my mind about the waitstaff. The first time I went the bartender barely gave my friend and I the time of day. The 2nd afternoon I went our waitress was super friendly and attentive. When I go in the LATE evening the staff is always rushed and barely around to take our orders because they're super busy with every other table. But, I'm usually drunk and rambling with friends to really notice how long it takes a server to help us. The food has been good each time I go. Lost Lake, I'll still be your friend.
(3)
Chris M.

Solid breakfast. Great vibe and design. I was told the cafe was new, but it looked so old and cool. I got the The Deck Hand. At $12.50, it was a bit expensive for breakfast, but wow, what a platter: 3 extra large scrambled eggs, 2 strips of bacon, 2 links, 2 hotcakes and hash browns. I couldn't even finish it. Food was good and serviceable. Bacon was the highlight. Service was great.
(3)
Jordan J.

In short.... Terrible service, mediocre food, open 24 hours. I ordered poutine......all of the cheese curds were melted together in one glob. My friend ordered an omelette and got a scramble. Got coffee and zero refills, all around no effort to please the customer from the staff. Those all came from one visit, the other times I have had very slow service. What a disaster that this place isn't run better. It could be so much better. If it wasn't open 24 hours I can't imagine it staying in business.
(2)
Robert W.

Pretty cool place... Good food.. It's gonna be busy; but in their defense it's in a busy part of town.... Better than Denny's and IHOP because you can buy alcohol... Plus it doesn't have the white trash feel of Denny's or IHOP
(5)
Joyce J.

This is a really mediocre 24-7 breakfast diner. I came to eat cronuts on a week night with a friend, but they only have them during the weekends. I proceeded to order the pasta and it was pretty blend. The noise level of the diner made it hard to have a decent conversation. Given how many choices that there are in Capitol Hill, I wouldn't recommend this place. I have had much better food at Grimes or perhaps even going to the Pike Street Fish Fry would have gotten us better food. On the plus side, the service was friendly and the price is very reasonable. Now if only the food can be little bit more inspiring...
(2)
Susan G.

It's super-loud in here. That's my only real criticism of the place: the music is blasted REALLY loudly, so everyone shouts over it. I left with a sore throat when I came here on a Friday night. Lost Lake has delicious comfort food in a retro-cool diner setting. I miss Denny's, I used to live right next to one and do all my studying there and loved to hang out and watch people file in after the bars closed. This is like a better Denny's. Way better food, better music choices, cooler staff.
(4)
Nikki O.

Dined here twice. Awful experience both times. Food is average, as are the drinks. Nothing to hurry back for, and I probably would have been happier at IHOP. What ruined the experience for me and why I wish I could give 0 stars is the service. First time I visited it took 15 minutes to be seated in an empty diner. Second time we sat at the bar, but it still took 10 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us. Horrible. We had to feed the meter twice just waiting to pay our check. Joked with a guy also paying the meter about how rediculous it was. Skip this place. Nothing they "offer", even ambiance or whatever, is worth it.
(1)
Lauren S.

The most brilliant late night service. Our waitress Josie was beyond helpful. Bonus points to Josie for being the most charismatic, welcoming presence in the whole restaurant! She made the outing worthwhile with her fun, upbeat and genuine attentiveness. We admire her style...and the waffle was ok. Breakfast burrito was much better. Thanks Josie...we'll come back to this place to make sure you are still wearing super cute baggy vests and ripped jeans. Josie is the best waitress you've ever met.
(5)
Jillian S.

I eat at lost lake every other week on average. They have a great happy hour which is what i normally am there for, that or the brunch. Both are great! I love the idea of a pitcher for a mimosa. ;) bring a friend or two for those. The staff is always super friendly and the food is always good and fast. Nothing too fancy but most definitively a favorite spot.
(4)
HRH DinaMarie H.

I'll make this short and sweet--Late Night Poutine, Cheese Curds & strong drinks. The trifecta of late night great-ness!! We had great service- he was funny and checked back often enough that we never went without. Better than we expected and we'll definitely be back!
(5)
Chelsi O.

Awesome breakfast happy hour, full bar, friendly staff, and chill environment. Definitely coming back (:
(5)
Lor B.

A cap hill denny's with hungover patrons lookin for some you can sneak into! came here on that historical seahawks-superbowl-championship morning to get our fill before the big game. The cornbeef hash and the standard two eggs, bacon and french toast combo hit the spot. This joint has staple breakfast grub and good coffee (cafÃ© vita) and is a great addition to the hill's repertoire of eats. they have a kids menu but I opted to share my monster breakfast plate and he was fine. Its apparently open 24 hours - so I can see this place as a hot spot after bar hopping. I'm sure i'll be back!
(4)
amanda w.

I was excited to try the new 24 hour cafe in Seattle. I dragged two friends along after an evening out. Friday night, so I was prepared for a wait but we were seated right away. That was where the positives ended. The orders they got right were ok, Not amazing, not bad. Sadly out of the three of us they got 2 of our orders so wrong one had to be sent back and the other was not eaten. Burned bacon, cold greasy and oddly bitter hash-browns. The staff was not over worked, while the place was full, it was not overly packed, and the 4-5 servers should have been able to handle the demand if they had any experience waiting tables. But as it was we had to go to the counter and ask 2 times for silverware, No one asked if our meal was ok, Had to actually shout to get a waiter to come over for our check because waving and asking didn't work. I understand service can be busy, but these waiters didn't even try. No apology, not even for completely screwing up one of the orders. Between being just standard ok pub fair, and terrible service none of my group will be back. If there were no other options in the area i might return but with other 24 hour food places is a block away, with equal food and service that's superior, there's no point coming here. This place wont last unless they get real waiters.
(2)
Caleb D.

Nothing fancy. Not cheap. Not expensive. Hipster vibe. Good quantity of food for the price. Would come here again.
(4)
Bailey V.

I went here this morning with my family. The inside was very comfortable and the service was wonderful. We were very impressed with the deck hand and the corned beef hash. We got a lot of great food for a good price and a great experience.I The happy hour looks awesome. We will definitely be back!
(5)
Tony G.

I wish my neighborhood had a Lost Lakes. It is open 24 hours, incredible happy hour, delicious burger (and from what I hear the other offerings are good as well), and good drinks. I also like the layout of the restaurant, Some may consider it "hipster" but this reminds of me of a diner I would see when I used to visit Chehalis when I was younger. Zipzap Zubidy Bop!
(4)
Laren B.

Lost Lake has delicious all-American diner fare at below average prices. The atmosphere is a delightful time capsule. You get to walk back in time without that dusty cigarette smell. I ordered the veggie Reuben which has to be one of their most popular dishes. I can say with out hesitation that this perfect. The staff is normally apathetic but considering that they have a sticker out from that says "people hate us at yelp," I am not too surprised. If you plan on head over there in the morning after a long night you should keep in mind that there is normally a wait but I have been fortunate enough to be seated fairly quickly. All in all a great addition to the neighborhood!
(4)
Lauren B.

Lost Lake has quickly become one of my go-to spots, because it's amazing. Only place in Seattle that has a good scene all 24-hours of the day. Brunch is delicious (tho I want them to bring back the Mexican chorizo scramble thing) and their bloody Mary's can hang with the best (aka Linda's). Lunch and dinner menus and vibe are great, and of course, an awesome happy hour and late night scene. You really can't beat the Doug Fir-esque decor, sexy servers, delicious food, and affordable drinks combo.
(5)
Willie S.

I have to give it 5 Stars because there's nothing I don't like about this place. The food is good, the service is good and the price is good, and yes even the atmosphere is good. Here are the items on the menu I support: Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs: The CFS is HUGE... not heavily battered, not greasily fried, but covered in a gravy that surpasses all other gravies. The gravy is full of meaty sausage bits and scrumdidliumptiousness. Steak And Eggs: I like my steaks cooked WELL-DONE, and my well-done steak was still SO tender, that I imagine all you medium peeps would have melt-in-your-mouth steak mouth delight. Side of Bacon/Side of Sausage: Four strips of thick cut bacon, meaty not fatty. The sausage I went for the patties. SO FREAKIN GREAT! Not frozen, hand pressed thick and savory. All of that AND it's open 24 Hours
(5)
Manolito Daniel M.

Arrived just before 3 today and sat at a counter facing the window (fun to watch the street, just sit next to the wall not the door). didn't take long to take our order, maybe 15-17min till the adorable expo delivered our food. my partner's words were "one of the best Rubens I've had in a long time" and my French dip was tasty (tho the au jus was super salty so I couldn't use as much as I'd like). Some of the tastiest homemade fries I've eaten while still being crispy which is SO important to me. I wouldn't say that we got a lot of attention while there but she was pleasant and didn't take long to come grab our plates when we were done, we were out relatively quickly. All in all good.
(4)
Deanna G.

This review is based on the food I received from a Postmates delivery last night, the delivery service was excellent - the food however.. well... i'll never give this place my business ever again! We ordered the Club sandwich with fries and an order of ground beef nachos - shouldn't be an easy order to mess up right? Wrong. First of all, for such an expensive sandwich I would expect more than ONE measly and thin piece of turkey and hardly any bacon, literally this sandwich should just be called three pieces of soggy texas toast covered in mayo-because that's exactly what it was. The Nachos were soggy (which is to be expected when you get them delivered, I get that) a quick trip in the oven usually fixes that, these were covered in toppings but there really wasn't very much cheese. Not as disappointing as the sandwich but still not worth it. I feel like I've been ripped off. I hope Postmates cancels their agreement with Lost Lake.
(1)
Laura L.

Exactly what I'd expect from a non-chain 24-hour diner. And that's wonderful! I spent most of my free time in high school and my 20's in diners. Only seldom were they chains, and mostly in a major metropolitan area. I'm NOT a fan of these upscale diner experiences, or decor that is over the edge of too-hip. Lost Lake feels legit, and I love them for it. We sat on the bar side before a show one night and ordered breakfast. My friend had the benedict, and I had the blueberry pancakes. My friend ordered their Ginger Mimosa and it was SO DELICIOUS. The service was fine, nothing stellar, but the drinks didn't get empty without the waiter noticing and totally willing to bring more. This place is definitely where you sit and chill after a night boozing, or just get your all-day breakfast on. It's not gourmet, which, once again, is a selling point for me. I'll be coming back here again for a casual night on the Hill. If you want a genuine diner experience, or as close as you can get, this joint is it. Any haters have no love for this kind of establishment. What I'm saying is it's authentic, and that's why you should come here.
(4)
Bella P.

Service is a little scattered but they are very nice once they do get to you. It's always very crowded and there's always a wait. But the tater tots are worth it. I swear, I dream about those tots sometimes. Breakfast food is solid. I come here with my friends almost every week; it's open 24 hours a day, so this is the place to go if you want to grab something nice and greasy to fill your stomach after a long night of college shenanigans.
(4)
Tiffany M.

I'm writing this while still eating. Amazing! I got the corned beef hash and my husband got the bacon burger. um, yum! the bacon burger is good but the corned beef hash is blowing it out of the water!!! My husband cooks for a living and we are both blown away by the corned beef hash. The service is just right. Checking on us just enough that's it's not too in your face or too little. We will definitely come here again.
(5)
Heather M.

This place rules. Our hotel concierge recommended it and I could not be more pleased. It looks like my mid century decorated home and it has an abundance of vegan /veggie menu items. The only thing that will please me more than visiting here is if they would let me buy some of the paintings and shell chairs. Oh and they have damn good bloody marys AND tater tots!!!!
(5)
Jacob H.

This place is just alright. It's pretty much your stereotypical Diner. It's just convenient that the place is open all night. There aren't many options at 3am on capitol hill for food. The service there is pretty slow. Again, don't expect too much.
(3)
roselyn d.

We sat at the bar on a busy Friday night, with no wait, and had the best service ever! We had June as our server, who was friendly, attentive, and made sure our orders got in quick, so we could make it to our show at Neumos on time. The entire staff was great, too! We probably had at least 3 other staff members checking in on us and making sure we had water, silver ware, and enjoyed our food. -Which we did!
(5)
Rishi K.

Food/service was great. Only complaint was that bathroom motion sensor for the lights goes off far too quickly. Not great if you need to do your business there. Which can happen after a DELICIOUS meal at the great Lost Lake Cafe.
(5)
Joe D.

Oh, Lost Lake. First time I went there I waited over an hour for my meal and left without receiving it. Ain't nobody got time for that. Second time I went there, I got a burger in about 40 minutes (uninspired diner burger, essentially. But I'm a snob). Third time I went there, I waited about 45 minutes for my meal and left without receiving it. I really wanted to wait 15 more minutes so I could say it was an even hour, and to relish in the absurdity, but it was nearly 4:30 in the morning and I was starving. Thanks for the water, though. The guy in the corner yelling "glory hole!" at the top of his lungs every five minutes and clapping absurdly loud, much to the amusement of the staff, was a classy touch. Cheers, dudes. The best part is that the gentleman to my left who arrived after I did, and ordered after I did, received his order of French toast and also biscuits and gravy and was able to finish them both before my sandwich came out (which it never did, if you'll recall). My server thought it appropriate to give me my check (still no food) and told me my dinner was coming right out. Ten minutes later he repeated himself. The couple to my right, who arrived a good 10-15 minutes after I did, also received their food while I sat there with my stomach eating itself. I looked up as they hollered at one of their friends that was heading out the door: another guest that had arrived after I did that ordered, received his food, ate it, and was on his way. Once that couple to my right got their grub, I knew it was time to go. Is the ownership and management aware of how their business is operating? Do they care? This place could be so legit if it was an actual, functioning restaurant. Not sure who is to blame, but it's ridiculous that they could be killing a much-needed niche yet are failing so bad. It's a nice space in a prime locale, maybe they should give it up to someone who actually cares. Lost Lake's competitors will be receiving my dollars from here on out, as I will never return on principle alone.
(1)
Adrianne G.

The primary appeal of Lost Lake is that it is open 24 hours. They only stop serving alcohol for four hours of the day, and when you've just gotten off a plane from Europe after a looooooong trip, the Bloody Mary's are still good. They have a lot of vegetarian sub options, they offer breakfast all day long and if you ask nicely you can get an old special that's not on the menu anymore (chicken and waffles). The service is average, if you come when they're busy the service is going to be below average but if you sit at the bar you can have drinks until your food arrives. The menu is pretty classic with some southern favorites. Super busy for brunch so this wouldn't be my brunch spot, but the potatoes that come along with the breakfast menu are fairly tasty. Overall if you come with a group there will be a wait, but the atmosphere is laid back, and the bar side is pretty busy and fun on the weekends. I gave three stars because they wouldn't let me order something off the kids menu which is ridiculous, and then with service that's never fantastic it's an all around average hill spot.
(3)
Stephanie T.

Oh no!!!!!!! What a drag.. Dude.... Come on.. Amazing business plan and applause to the guy that thought "we can put a 24 hour cafe in a high traffic, drunk location of Capitol Hill with terrible quality and service and still make $$$$!!!" Staff- rude Food- less then awful :( I'll stick to the hurricane for my trashy, drunk food...
(1)
Lauren M.

I was very pleased with the meal on the whole. It is only marginally upscale diner food, so don't expect a gourmet experience, but the chicken & waffles were certainly better than average. We went in at about 8pm on a Thursday, and were seated right away. Orders were taken in about 10 mins, and the food came to the table 15-20 mins later. Everything seemed very timely to us, at least. Overall, a good experience. We will be going back.
(4)
HallÃ© S.

Great food, slow service. I have been here multiple times and enjoy their breakfast selection but the service has always been VERY slow. Do not come hungry and do not come with post-brunch plans. Today, Sept 1st, it took over an hour and a half from walking in the door to getting served our food.
(3)
Andrea E.

A friend and I wound up here on a late Wednesday night after soaking/sweating it out at hothouse (how l adore Hothouse.) Originally we were thinking salad/ lighter fare but the burger caught my eye and I had the LL Burger with cheese and bacon added. I was pleasantly surprised by the prices, on the lower end for cap hill, and definitely will be back to check out happy hour. The fries were awesome! Exactly what I want out of a hand cut fry, not floppy but still soft in the middle, not too salty or bland. Seriously, these fries were really good. The burger was pretty good too, it wasn't the best burger ever but for 1 am on a Wednesday night, it was solid and tasty. I appreciate that it was pink in the middle and not just a puck of charred flesh. This place has intrigued for me a while with the decor and having now eaten there it only confirms that I like the look and feel. The booths are comfy and not too tight, I am looking at you mecca cafe. Our server was just fine, not amazing, not bad, just good. He seemed like the only one taking orders and while it wasn't super busy, if you had 2 servers, it was definitely enough to keep just one server hustling. I want to go back to try some of their other offerings and to see if any of the problems mentioned in other reviews pop up.
(3)
Kate B.

This place was absolutely hopping around midnight on the friday night I went to Lost Lake. My friends and I were in the mood for some diner fare after a night of insobriety. The place was packed but we managed to fill up a booth/couch situated in front of a coffee table and fireplace. We each ordered a different dish and a pitcher of mimosas (bad idea, I know). The waitress took ages to bring the mimosa-pitcher. Our food came out shortly after. I had pancakes and hashbrowns. I was not blown away and I did not feel that what I received was worth the price I paid. But the way I look at it is, the steeper price for (relatively) simple food is just the convenience fee for both it's location and opening hours. Even though the food was nothing special, it definitely hit the spot and it's great that it is located nearby so many other great bars. Perfect for a late night meal after a long night out on the Hill.
(3)
Rob B.

Meh. They ran out of black beans for huevos rancheros. The server was unapologetic and smugly asked me what else I wanted. Instead, I ran across the street and bought some black beans (in a can) at QFC and gave them to the server. The server was a jerk and refused to take them to the cook. He said "we don't do that." Not sure what he meant - don't please the customer or don't know how to open a can... (And no, it's not a health code violation to open a can). He should have been light hearted (like I was being) and just taken the can and made it right. What I did order - scrambled eggs hash browns and bacon - was boring. The server should have gone with the can. The irritating server attitude needs to go.
(2)
Richard S.

Meh. The food is okay - or the idea of it is okay. It all looks good on the menu, but nothing really special. Service is super slow, especially in the morning. Listened to our waitress complain about being the only person to show up for work and how she had to do everything. This is while she was standing talking to people, rather than working. Did not offer to refill coffee or get us anything else. Go to Square Knot in Georgetown instead. Food is about the same, but service is way better.
(2)
Candi K.

Worst service ever! Came here after freaknight. Waited over an hour for our food and a table who came later got their food a lot sooner than ours? Wtf. Our waiter avoided two tables because he knew We weren't happy. Just decided to leave. Total bull crap
(1)
Tanya D.

I feel bad giving 2 stars to a diner that serves MAC AND CHEESE BITES. Holy moly, it was fried mac heaven during my first trip here. Plus their brunch and lunch are delicious, and this place has a nice atmosphere. However, the 24-hour convenience doesn't make up for the fact that the service here is abnormally slow. This isn't a gourmet restaurant with wine service and all the bells and whistles ... it's. a. diner.
(2)
Patrick D.

Good diner food, and actually a really good beer menu. Nice dark ambiance in the back bar area with stuffed animals ala Smith. I wouldn't recommend the breakfast burrito - it's a little bland, with too many potatoes and not nearly enough cheese (I think they don't put cheese in it currently). The fried cheese curds are great though (not necessarily healthy!), and the biscuits + gravy are pretty tasty. They have good Cafe Vita coffee too. I'm surprised they have only a 3 star average - seems like many people complain of slow service because they went there at 3am after the Friday bar crowd let out, or during a busy 7pm Friday dinner rush. I've always had good service. This divide seems symptomatic of the Capitol Hill "bridge+tunnel" effect that's developed in the last couple years; the people who actually live here know to go in the off hours. Their 4-6pm Monday-Friday happy hour is a pretty great deal - I'll have to go back for it sometime.
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Katharine J.

The staff always seems...unhappy. The service is quite slow. The cheese curds are amazing and they have such great deals for happy hour. If you're simply out taking your time and chilling, this place is fine. It's definitely hipster-chic. Still, I would expect more from a diner in this location. I won't stop going, but only if I'm in Capitol Hill. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit.
(3)
Jeremy H.

A good greasy spoon, with greasy spoon quality food--if you are coming here to expect elevated cuisine, you will be disappointed. However, if you are coming here to soak some butter and oil into your system, you've hit the spot. The chicken fried steak was a big as a plate, and enough for me to eat for four separate meals. Service has been slowish both times I've been here, but they are a very friendly bunch.
(4)
James R.

The first two times I was at Lost Lake the meal was great. Nice space, good menu. Sadly the third time I came (for the house waffle) I got Â¾ of a waffle that was overcooked instead of the golden brown I had received before, the butter was not the usual honey cinnamon butter but a small tab of regular butter. Seems they do not have consistency down yet.
(3)
T B.

You know what I love most of all here... the waitstaff. I don't get all the negative reviews. Sometimes they are slammed, and always have smiles on there face. Food is great as well. Tried the new half roasted chicken last night and it was delish!!! Great HH and make sure you eat some pie as well.......
(4)
Lisa M.

I am writing this review at 5:00am because I am so hungry after waiting an hour and a half for my table's order to arrive, only to be asked to leave when we found out our order still had not been placed and at that point, we complained. Two of the four of us left after an hour passed. The remaining two were calm for the entirety of the 1.5hr wait...until we found out that our order had not even been placed. Instead of being treated with respect, we were ignored. When we asked where our food was, the waitress only said, "the kitchen is backed up". However, tables that were seated well after us had already received their orders and were finishing up. What a horrible ordeal this was. I've never received such rude treatment from any establishment in Seattle. Being asked to leave after being so patient completely shocks the hell out me. What is going on Lost Lake? You've lost an ardent fan. This is entirely unforgivable.
(1)
Brenden L.

The Philly Cheesesteak was legit, added the jalapeÃ±os and mushrooms for kicks. Service was friendly and prompt, convenient location for club goers since they're open 24/7. Just found my goto spot in Capitol Hill for a night out in the town.
(4)
Kendrick R.

Believe the bad reviews. Usually I ignore them as some of them smack of high maintenance customers. but the food here is embarrassing. Two burgers for my gf and i. Both charred to shit. Sent it back and received another charred burger. The cooks need to clean their grill. The service was awesome though. The bartender comp'd our meal. But after an hour of waiting, I didn't get my burger and left hungry, so we went to get hot dogs at the hot dog stand. Which has more value in terms of taste and cost. The burgers were 10 bucks a piece. So read the bad reviews here. Believe the hype. It's strange as the last bad restaurant I've been on the hill was the Thomas St. Bistro. Usually the food is good in the neighborhood... Ah well...
(1)
Bjorn F.

Everything people are saying is true. The decor is great, the service is incredibly slow, the food is bland and soggy, and way more expensive than it should be for low grade diner fare. But aside from this, the food actually made me sick. I ordered a Philly cheese steak and experienced nausea and then diarrhea shortly after eating it. I was eating with friends and had to run to the bathroom and stay there for about 45 minutes. Needless to say this is not the most enjoyable dining experience I've had. I glanced at a few reviews below and see I'm not the only one who's gotten sick, so it's clearly not an isolated case. Should this place be reported? Someone mentioned food poisoning but that's probably not what I had - I got sick very shortly after eating the food. The food may have just been too high in saturated fat content for human consumption. Either way, you cannot serve food that makes your customers sick. Lost Lake managers/owners, please take note of your customers' comments or word of mouth will kill your establishment. Fix the problems.
(1)
Larry M.

Been here several times. Service was great tonight. Toni is tops. Great beers too. Try the oatmeal espresso stout.
(5)
Bryan R.

Corn beef hash heaven! All others pay attention to this benchmark of homemade hash! It's a savory pile of wonder!
(4)
Rylan V.

****WARNING SAVE YOUR MONEY AND AVOID THIS PLACE!! If I could rate Lost Lake a ZERO STAR I would. I have given this place so many chances and I am highly disappointed every time but the last time was the last straw. I don't even need to go into detail. Lets just say the service is HORRIBLE.... I've been "helped" by multiple employees and they keep getting worse. What kind of waitress takes your order for nachos then comes back an hour after waiting for it to tell you they don't have tortilla chips?! And then offers NO hint of apologetic nature and is completely rude. BAD Service, EXTREMELY RUDE employees.
(1)
Skyler D.

I finally had the chance to visit Lost Lake yesterday after seeing all the hubbub online while I was out of the country. I was excited because I love the look of the place in the pictures. They get two stars for their interior decorating and, if I could, I'd give them another half for their halfway friendly staff. Their menu is super expensive for what they are. I ordered the chicken and waffles because it was "only" $11. It was NOT worth $11. The waffle was good - perfectly fluffly with just the right crisp on the outside. However, the chicken tasted rancid. The oil they fried it in had to be old, with burned stuff in it, and set at too low of a temperature because it was way too greasy. After looking over the menu, seeing their prices, and tasting their chicken I can honestly say I won't be back. Sorry, Lost Lake. You lost me.
(2)
Kari V.

The food is great here! I truly enjoyed it. My boyfriend loves breakfast and must have a large breakfast, first place ever where with one meal were he was full. I had the huevos rancheros and added chorizo. They were off the hook. The bloody Mary's are very tasty. I would agree with others, their service could use more work, based on everything I read I was surprised that we were taken care of well. We also have to be understand that this place is so busy.
(4)
Stephen B.

After reading reviews and wondering how this place can be so bad and still be open, I went for breakfast yesterday. I sat at the counter and ordered the Denver omelet. The omelet was good. To be very critical, the egg was a bit tough, like they had been beaten too much. But most breakfast places use a restaurant supply product of whipped eggs and they can be a bit tough. Besides, at a diner I don't anticipate getting a delicate type egg dish. Service was good, friendly server with no attitude. I understand I was there on Wednesday morning, not a busy Sunday. The place was about 50% full and food was going out with tables seemingly satisfied. Pleased that finally there is a diner in cap hill and one that serves all night. Will definitely go back.
(4)
Rhonda P.

I had lunch here about 2 weeks ago for lunch w/my son and I've been meaning to write a review. I had probably one of the best Reuben sandwiches (one of my passions) ever - it was solid... and the tator tots are amazing. Service was friendly (we sat at the bar) - food was a little slow but worth the wait. I'll be back!!!
(4)
Shaun V.

Went here to work from 2am - 8am late Monday night, it was pretty chill, food was good, wait staff was helpful enough. The one part that surprised me was the check. $10 (not including any tips) for two small, generic pancakes and a coffee. I get that I am probably paying for the 24 hour convenience, but that still seems really crazy. Maybe I am cheap, but $6 for the most basic of pancakes seems a bit excessive. Coffee was $2.75 but they are pretty good about the refills so that's not too bad.
(3)
Ryan H.

Totally solid Sunday brunch. Service was friendly and didn't leave us hanging. Seemed they were covering all tables pretty well. Good kids menu, solid mains. As 24 hour dinners go, this up there.
(4)
Jeff S.

It sucks to be so harsh, because I really want to like this place. I've been excited since I first heard that the 5 Point, my absolute favorite dive in the city, was getting a sister restaurant in my neighborhood. Unfortunately, I've been there half a dozen times now, and they just can't seem to get it together. The staff is friendly enough, but the kitchen is a disaster... especially during busy times, like Sunday brunch. Expect major delays and issues with your food, and that's something that even the sweetest and most attentive servers can't sugarcoat. There are a million better restaurants in that neighborhood. Do yourself a favor and pick one instead.
(1)
Doug B.

The food has improved since they opened. The menu is smaller and probably more manageable for the kitchen staff. The service is atrocious though. Customers should not have to ask for water, a napkin, flatware, and another drink. C'mon people. Get your shit together!
(2)
Hannah K.

Here's the deal with lost lake: it's incredibly inconsistent. I've had great meals with bad service at times, and I've had cold, meh food with okay service. Tonight, I had the California Benedict and it was the worst Benedict I've had in my life. Cold, soggy and lacking in flavor. However, the smashed rosemary potatoes are always delicious. The vegan hash is good, if albeit bland, but hot sauce helps. The huevos rancheros is great. I like that they have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options and good meat substitutes. They also have a good beer selection and happy hour is decently priced and can't forget the yummy fried cheese curds. Some servers are friendly while others are cold and don't seem to put in a lot of effort. It's almost always a long wait.
(3)
Marc M.

Seattle needs to stop trying to do chicken & waffles. The meat was pretty tough and waffles tasted sour. Breading on the chicken was coo. This place would be ok if I was loaded after the club. But I'm not so I might head over to Dick's.
(2)
Christy G.

I like this place, although I have only been here a couple of times. Service can be slow when they are busy, but if you are craving some classic junk food this is a good option on the Hill. Their fried cheese curds are sinfully good (though greasy), especially paired with the aioli. The fries are good, too, and their honey mustard is unexpectedly delicious. I will be back for the French toast...and more cheese curds if we are being honest.
(4)
James K.

Hmmm. First day, hour three waiting for food. Two free bloody maries as consolation for the wait. Optimistic they will get better on night three. I heard the food was great, but I didn't get a chance to eat it. What we ordered, they ran out of and said, "We understand if you would like to leave." And although we were gonna stick it out, we were approaching hour 3 and weren't given the opportunity to change our order. I STILL will go back to them and it will be great, I am sure.
(3)
Michelle F.

This morning was my first experience with Lost Lake. Seemed like a good idea after a long night dancing at Electric Tea Garden. The food was almost-fine dining breakfast at 3am. So much win. No need for slumming it with crap food at IHOP any longer. Thank god. The hostess and server we had were both super nice, and every employee we interacted with was very friendly. So nice to come to a diner setting and get nice people and good service, rather than crotchety people and bad service (welcome to the norm). A+ for that, your smiles are appreciated! So I'm basically an Eggs Benedict fanatic. Whenever I go to breakfast, that's what I order. And so it is, and has always been. Sometimes I'm impressed, most times I'm not (I make a mean one myself). More often than not, the eggs are overdone, or the sauce isn't right, or there just isn't enough Hollandaise, period. The saddest of them all... But Lost Lake got it right, in a big way, and just won my heart. Hands down THE BEST Eggs Benedict I've ever had. Highly likely candidate for the best eggs benedict in Seattle. I was doing my happy fat kid sit-dance at the table and in the car the whole way home, with clapping hands and everything. It was really that good. Thank you so much, Lost Lake, for ruining me on Eggs Benedict anywhere else in Seattle. Good thing you're open 24 hours! Sincerely, Your New, Loyal Customer P.S. Just so you know, I was completely sober. So no drunk exaggeration here. Go to Lost Lake. Get Benedicted. Love your life.
(5)
K L C.

Learning that the Lost Lake Cafe was created as a 5-Point for Capitol Hill makes what it does and how make sense. It serves ordinary food usually hot sometimes undercooked. This is great for the sister of the home of the t-shirt that reads, 'Alcoholics serving Alcoholics since 1929.' Most hot ordinary food tastes good when tipsy, drunk or hungover. Undercooked fatty bacon can be great at 2 in the morning. Hamburgers with cold buns and undercooked onion rings are just fine after drinking and dancing nearby. Fortunately, unlike the 5-Point back in the 90s, the fryer oil does seem to get cleaned regularly but the fries are still soggy. Frankly, Denny's does a better job with most of its ordinary food than Lost Lake. Is this really what the proprietors intended when they created Lost Lake? The coffee is good. The decor is a wonderful throw back to the early 1960s or Ballard. It's what sold me on the place initially. The waitstaff I've been served by on the several occasions I have eaten there have been attentive and friendly. Location location location will keep it alive. Unfortunately without improvements in the cooking and menu that's all that will keep it so. I have heard the proprietors have purchased a dying monolith up on top of the hill. Please do better there then you have at Lost Lake.
(1)
Stephen H.

If this was purely a review of Lost Lake for its food, it wouldn't even be a single star review. This place has food on par with Denny's (yes, it's really that bad). Fortunately, there is a pretty cool bar that comes with the package. And now the new Comet is connected to it. Bonus! But it's ultimately still an absolute last resort if you are going for food, and even then, I would highly recommend the hot dog stand outside Neumo's instead.
(2)
Monte C.

I had high hopes for Lost Lake, but just didn't quite happen. I called to make a to go order, but a voice mail picked up, tried three more times, still got a voice mail. On the fifth call, they finally answered. When I arrived, staff were standing around everywhere, not sure why no one could answer the phone. I ordered the chicken fried steak breakfast. Ugggh, The toast was not toasted, literally had never been put in a toaster, was just untoasted bread and butter- odd. They threw all the food into one box making sort of a gross looking casserole of it all mixed together- bread and all. Hopefully you like gravy on everything, because that's what you get. The steak was so hard and dry that I could not eat it. A steak knife would not even cut it. Honestly, Denny's would have been better- and this wasn't even a busy night. Honestly don't have a good thing to say about this place.
(1)
Marie B.

Interesting to see such a wide range of Yelp ratings and opinions for Lost Lake CafÃ© and Lounge. Anyways, I wanted a place to finally eat after a fasting blood draw and to celebrate my last surgical appointment following major surgery two months ago. Lucked out with parking diagonal from Lost Lake CafÃ© and Lounge, so decided to check it out around 10am. I entered via the cafÃ© side and seated myself at the counter closest to the kitchen. There's other booth arrangements, center tables, and of course, the lounge for other available seating. Loved the wide range of toe tapping music too while I was there. Menu had quite a wide range of selections for breakfast (lunch, dinner too since it's a 24/7 establishment), but I decided on the corned beef hash ($10). Clearly there are true regulars, because a guy sat to my left ordered his usual chicken strips and diet coke while working on his laptop. The corned beef hash was served piping hot, tasted pretty good and was very generous with the corned beef - came shredded versus cubed or mushy like other places. Entree also included potatoes, onions, and green peppers the latter I piled to the side (my bad - I should of requested its omission). The dish also comes with two eggs sunny side up and a slice of buttered rye toast. Nothing to complain about the service - it was straightforward, fast, and efficient. Not exactly warm compared to other similar places I've visited during the weekday mid-morning (like Square Knot, Glo's, Lucky Diner, CJ's, Dish, Portage Bay, HiLife, 5Spot, Tillikum, Bang Bang, Petriosso, Geraldine's, Grub and Shanty). But then I wasn't looking to bond with a hug, I wanted food! Order was accurate and tasty from the hopping kitchen line, got ice water refilled, and check taken care of all within my paid parking meter time frame, with ample time to get a mocha from Caffe Vita before leaving Capitol Hill. Good to know there's a decent 24/7 place that isn't a Denny's, where one can dine solo, and get food without attitude or pretense.
(4)
S B.

Go for the Happy Hour. Service is subpar, food is cheap during HH. Nice that they have AM HH. It's kind of pathetic that so many Cap HIll establishments seem to hire their staff based on appearance and not experience.
(3)
Angie B.

The food is solid, service is slow. I have gone by myself both times & sat at the counter. I feel like if you are not a friend of the folks working there, or if you are not an industry person they recognize, you are sort of on your own until you ask for something. Fortunately I've not been in a hurry when visiting here, so I didn't particularly mind the wait. They have a good Bloody Mary, a decent breakfast burrito & I was introduced to secret aardvark hot sauce. All good in my book. And yes, I saw someone working here doing pepto shots while working. Hangover I assume...but I don't wanna know if it was something else.
(3)
Sunny S.

I like here! I love soccer game so I came here to watch the final of world cup. The chips are good. The burger is large and well cooked.
(4)
Gerie V.

Wasn't super busy on a Tuesday night. You had me at High 5 pie and deep fried cheese curds, but I restrained myself and had the truly delicious Eggs Benedict. We were happy to find a place that can actually make perfect hash browns (very crispy on the outside). Service was fast, friendly, and efficient. What more can you want. Will be back for the curds and the pie. Love the 24/7.
(5)
Katy H.

Open 24 hours? This place is dangerously delicious, you'll be in hipster heaven here. Especially if you try the $2.50 cheeseburger during HH! I happened to be here just past 2am last Friday night and found the food and service to be outstanding. I reserve 5 star reviews for businesses that exceed my expectations and Lost Lake had me at a loss for words. Now keep in mind that you're getting diner food here, but that said, it's excellent. My friends and I walked in at about 2:40AM and the place was packed. In fact, there was a line out the door! But after waiting no more than just a minute or two, we were up. The door guy politely told us there might be a wait but if we were willing to squeeze into a two-top, the three of us could be seated right away. Being good friends we saw no issue with 3 chairs at a 2 seater table so we opted for the small table and ordered our food ASAP. I tried the hashbrowns, toast, eggs (over easy) and bacon. My friend Anya had the tuna melt and my boyfriend opted for a big ol' plate of poutine. After about a 10-15 minute wait our food was ready and came out piping hot. Water kept getting refilled, more orders came out... It didn't appear to be 2:40AM here! I was really amazed at how well this new business handled the crowd and really appreciated that the waitstaff was patient and friendly even though about half of the patrons were drunk. (Not us!) My breakfast dish was perfect. The hashbrowns were nice and browned, the eggs were perfect and I loved the rye toast. My bacon was a little overdone but it's bacon. It's delicious no matter what! I tried the tuna melt and loved it. Definitely a must order if you're a sando or tuna fan. The poutine was also good. I'd come back and order each item all over again - and then some! I'm dying to come back and try the fried chicken, the waffles, and of course pop by for a drink sometime. Definitely an awesome addition to Capitol Hill!
(5)
Marc G.

Our go-to place for the essential late nite gut bomb. Solid food, excellent service, good prices, well-stocked bar, fun crowd. What's not to like? I'm not a dessert eater, but will make an exception for cherry pie, and theirs is hands down the best I've ever had. Far, far better than the Dog House (a/k/a Hurricane Cafe) ever was.
(4)
Brian M.

Man, this place be like Chris Brown. Despite negative reviews it dose not reflect business. Though, I like Lost Lake, I think the service is getting better compared to there few weeks after opening. They have great greasy breakfasts, My favorite is the Country Skillet. A skillet that consist of rosemary roasted red potatoes, topped with two eggs then smothered in country gravy that have chunks of chicken fried steak. The fried foods like the Happy hour Chicken Fried Bacon and the cheese curds were kinda disappointing, though the Hot Wings are actually good. Lost Lake has a variety of melts and my fav is Their Veggy Reuban is a great melt choice. That reminds me that they have many veggy and vegan options. They have a ridiculous happy hour menu. The best is the $2.50 cheeseburger. It's a full size burger that comes with fries. The fries are a hit an miss. Sometimes they are ok and others they are hard and crunchy. Though this is one of my favorite 24 hour dinners in Seattle. So, Check it out.
(4)
Sam L.

Stopped in here for a late breakfast one day during the Capitol Hill Block Party. Place was packed but we got a table fairly quickly and the service was top notch. I had a skillet that they call "the mess" and it was spectacular! The description from their website: "A massive pile up of seasoned hash browns, onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapeÃ±os, tomatoes, bacon, sausage and cheddar cheese topped with 2 eggs any style" Will definitely be coming back here.
(5)
Troy R.

I used to love going to this place. Great staff, and delicious well priced food. Some of the new staff have really turned me off to this. I'm not sure if Elizabeth M and I are thinking of the same person but one of the blonde bus boys who works there late at night is EXTREMELY RUDE and somewhat creepy. He has short blonde hair and wears cut off shorts. Every time I have been in when he is working (which has been twice in the last week and have been the only times I have seen him) he is awkward and uncomfortable around us, will not respond if we ask a question and slams food on the table. We have also heard him bad talking customers to other staff members. I asked him to speak to the manager when I was in and he said he was too busy to find the manager. Whatever, wish this place was like it used to be!
(1)
Gabriela B.

I started going to Lost Lake the day it opened, because it's right across from my school. I was disappointed right off the bat by their chicken & waffles, which were dry and kind of gamey. Service takes a really long time, so if you need to be somewhere don't bother. Their happy hour burger is fantastic though, and only $2.50. Their pancakes are good too. Everything else though....
(2)
James F.

I was so excited that there was gonna be a 24 hour diner in cap hill. until i actually went. Slow service, mediocre food, and surrounded by pretentious hipsters. Go to rancho bravo.
(2)
Sasha R.

I've gone in twice now and have had a great experience each time. I love the feel of the place, reminds me of a few places in LA. I had Toni both times I've gone in and she's always been attentive and super friendly....a lot friendlier than most of the other servers from what I observed. Our food today took over 30 minutes and she was apologetic and kept nagging the kitchen for us. All I ask for is that the coffee be strong, the hashbrowns crisp, and the food served hot and I get all those things at lost lake ;) the corn beef hash is awesome, a tad under salted and a bit skimpy on the hash browns...but tasty. This is definitely going to be a new go to for me on the hill when I want some comfort food! Nice addition to the neighborhood.
(4)
Aaron D.

I ate at Lost Lake tonight and I now feel ill. I sat at the bar with a friend. The waitress was great. I ordered a burger that was a frozen patty that was literally burnt. The place was also not very clean.
(2)
Kristin C.

They are new, so I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt and round up. I was here two weekends in a row. Both times I was told a 15-20 minute wait, the first time I was seated in 10 minutes, the 2nd it was over 30. Why? Because the Hostess forgot about us ,and never actually wrote down my name. Then when she sat us, she gave us literally the worst seats in the entire place, on two stools, at the counter, with no backs, right in front of the kitchen. I am sorry, but when you mess up and already have customers that are angry.... why would you make them more angry? It really made me feel like we weren't as important as the other customers. I politely asked that we be given new seats, and she moved us. That being said, overall I am happy with this place. The first time, I had an hour wait for food. It was Brunch on a Sunday around 11, less than a week after they opened. I was ok with that. The 2nd time I went both the hostess and the bartender(my server) told us it would be at least 30 minutes for food, which I appreciated being told in advance. The first time I was there, they were out of cheese curds. I cried a little, and threw down my menu and the bartender laughed at me. I deserved it, I looked like a jackass BUT, I heard from other people they ran out of cheese curds pretty much every day for a week. I hope they get that issue figured out, ASAP. I had the Country Benedict instead, which was fine, but nothing memorable. I have had the dish better at other places(including Beth's). My boyfriend had his favorite from 5 Point, the French toast with bacon. It was good. The 2nd week, I got my fried cheese curds, and they were amazing. My friend got the french toast with a sausage patty, which was also good. The coffee is Cafe Vita, and delicious. I still need to go back for HH, which seems to be the best menu, and the best deal. $3 cheese curds, $3 mac n cheese wedges and a $2.50 cheese burger and fries. Be prepared to wait at peak times.
(4)
Edward N.

*Strictly a review of the Cuban sandwich* Here on an early Sunday morning around 3am after a night of drinking. This sandwich did not hit the spot. The roll it is served on is not "lightly toasted" as it says on their menu. It was pretty much out of the bag - dry and cold. Meat portion on this sandwich is just off. I take 3 or 4 bites out of each half (the Cuban is cut in half) and there is nothing but bread left. When I finished, I had about 40% of my bread left over. Yeah, not good. In an effort to avoid eating french fries, I made the horrible mistake of eating this bland Cole slaw of theirs. Man. The only redeemable part of the Cuban is that the pulled pork and ham is actually quite decent. Succulent and delicious. They just need to pack more in and actually toast the bread better. If I ever came back here and admittedly I probably will, I'll definitely be avoiding this sandwich until I hear or see an improvement.
(2)
Keith C.

Great decor and music. Horrible service. Simple burger & fries took over 20 minutes. Got the meal and the fries were cold. Not good. What a shame. Great concept, horrible amateur execution. Instead of complaining here are three things that could vastly improve this place: 1. Better food: Serve hot crispy french fries, not limp cold ones that taste like they were prepared three days ago. The regular burger was dry and crispy and had far too much mayonnaise. Note to cook: excessive condiment usage does not disguise poorly prepared, low quality meat. 2. Consistent service. We waited over 20 minutes at our table for two burgers with fries. As we waited I watched another party (who came in after us) order and receive their food (and it was hot). Clearly, they will have amazing review of this place. 3. Hire competent waitstaff. Don't hire waitstaff based on their looks. We has a server who "fit in" with the ascetic of this place: pale, trendy, young and pierced, but after she took our order she did not follow up or explain why the food was taking so long. I'm not a fan of posting negative reviews, but I want this place to get it right. These are easy fixes and we need a good 24 hr place on the Hill. I love Hatties Hat, the (former) Hurricane, Beth's Cafe and 13 Coins. I'm down for the greasy spoon. That's why I'm so passionate. Capitol Hill deserves better.
(1)
Katherine L.

Open 24 hours with a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu?! Just like heaven. This place is a classic American diner, but with better food quality. They even had vegan options. This place is hands down the best 24 hour restaurant compared to ihop, Beth's, and Denny's.
(5)
Solaris D.

11am sat I got a seat at the bar and service was fine. I ordered the biscuits and gravy i had it all was pretty damn good except they need to change the sausage links to a brand that isn't so SALTY! I couldn't finish my plate due to the salt factor. Server was cool about it took a couple bucks off. I overall like the place...a bit spendy but for the modern CP Hill not so much. I would go back if they change the sausage!
(3)
Lisa N.

24 hour diners are so hard to come by in this ol' town so Lost Lake is definitely a welcome addition! I came by in the first week just to check it out and see if the rumored $2.50 cheeseburger was for real (it is) and it was already packed. I haven't actually made my way over there for late night food, but I'm pretty stoked on its convenient location and surprisingly good diner food. The service was a little slow which is expected when an establishment is both new and incredibly busy so I'm not going to dock them on that. I took off a star because their drinks aren't super great... I'd advise that you stick to the beer. Or water. Whatever. I'll definitely be back here. Probably at 3am.
(4)
J L.

This place is poorly run with bad food and bad service. I've been a few times and am always surprised at how busy it is. It's really expensive for what they offer: crappy diner food. Seriously, how much is the owner pocketing off of this place? $15 for an entree you can get for $9 almost anywhere else? I will say, one of the servers had on an awesome tshirt about whiskey that I would've spent $15 for. It was funny.
(1)
Anton Z.

Like the lake, the food got lost somewhere along the way. I get that there are always bugs to work out of the service and food production systems early on, but three hours was a bit of a mess. We waited for about thirty minutes which, for a Sunday lunch at around 1, isn't bad. What followed was a two hour wait for our food. You read right...two hours. When we did eventually get the food, it was relatively pedestrian. My veggie omelet was just some raw onions, mushrooms, and tomato stuck in some rubbery eggs. My friends' food sounded slightly better, though the time it took made us both ravenous. I will say I appreciated being able to sub fries for my hash browns, but what I didn't appreciate were the tiny pieces of fried chicken batter, fritos, and other things from the fryer that would have horrified me if I'd been a vegetarian. Sadly, this place missed the mark. Though the interior is charming and the menu looks amazing, the experience and quality of food leaves much to be desired.
(2)
Antonio S.

$2.50 happy hour burgers were the only reason I know bothered going. Overpriced and iffy service.
(1)
Steve S.

"There should be a law against drinking bloody mary's after 2:00 p.m.," said the hipster with a handlebar mustache ordering a bloody mary at 1:55 p.m. Lost Lake is a kitschy diner/bar - like Mel's Diner meets Pulp Fiction. Brightly lit, formica and mid-century modern lighting on one side - dark, Elk's Lodge-inspired decor on the other (complete with ironic mounted bass). With a full menu, you can order breakfast anytime ("I'll take eggs in the Age of Enlightenment."). We had the double burgers and tater tots - the burgers are impressive, looking and tasting like they were freshly grilled. The service was hipster friendly. When we reminded the waitress about a drink she forgot to deliver, she remarked absentmindedly, "That's right, It's all flooding back to me now." Then she inspected the vinegar container for flies (obviously she never heard about catching more flies with honey than vinegar). Without drinks, we had a full lunch for $27.
(4)
Daemon C.

For those who have given this place 1 or 2 stars, you obviously have never worked in retail or in a restaurant before. Yeah. It can be a bit loud in there. Yeah, it can be hard to get a table at certain times of the day. And yes, the staff may be a bit stretched at times. However, if you're filling your tables 24/7 you obviously must be doing something right. And the staff have been very courteous whenever we've been there despite running around like chickens with their heads cut off. This isn't a place for a romantic date nor a place to take in "ambiance". It's a 24/7 greasy spoon that has amazing breakfast and burgers, with bacon slices that are as thick as 2x4's. It has a pretty large beer selection from PBR/Rainier to your crafts. It sure as hell a lot better than IHOP, and I never really have to hunt a server down to refill my coffee. Anything with bacon in it is recommended, as well as the turkey melt (with thick slices of real turkey breast that is never dry). Their $2.50 cheeseburger & fries for Happy Hour is a familiar sight for those 5 Point fans (same owners, btw). The Hill needed this, and in my opinion is worth any wait you may have.
(4)
Ben C.

If I could give it less than a star, I would. It completely sucks with no redeeming qualities. This is just referring to the service, because I've never actually been served when I've been there so I don't know what the food is like. You'll have to ask the douche bags & their hideous girlfriends who get all the attention from the staff. As for me, I hope it closes and I'll tell everyone I know what a joke this establishment is.
(1)
Eamonn K.

So, like most, when I heard that there was a 24-hr diner going in on the Hill I got wicked pumped! One thing I miss from East Coast life is diners that have menus that are pages long. Lost Lake has that and while it can make your choice difficult to make, it is awesome because you can get just about anything you want at any time of day! My first time there was the day after they opened and the experience was so/so. We went for brunch and naturally there was a good sized line, the wait staff was swamped as was the kitchen. They messed up my order but, brought me the thing I almost ordered instead. It really didn't bother me and the skillet I had (I remember avocados, peppers, onions) certainly helped get rid of the hangover I was nursing. There was 6 of us in my party and it did take slightly longer than all had expected, but everyone was satisfied and the food was good. I gave them the benefit of the doubt on this visit though, since it was only the second day that they had opened. The second visit was around 11:15 PM on a Friday night. I went with two other friends. The both ordered breakfast food, a breakfast burrito and pancakes if memory serves me correctly. They certainly enjoyed the food and from the one bite i had of the pancake, I approved, it was a solid pancake! I ordered a Philly Cheesesteak. Being from the East Coast, I am picky about my cheesesteaks, and Lost Lake did it right! The bread was lightly toasted, the steak was grilled with the onions and peppers and it was delicious... I housed it! I am not sure why people are hating on the fries, I thought that they were just fine. They were nothing amazing, but they were decent french fries. Also, this time the food came out in about 10 minutes, it was very quick! Overall, I really enjoyed it and the wait staff was polite and attentive. They have a solid set of beer taps and from what my friends tell me the cocktails were good. I will certainly be back there and would recommend to a friend!
(5)
Kevin H.

A friend invited me out to post-club food and since its been a long time since a 24 hour diner existed on Capitol Hill, I agreed. When we arrive the place was understandably packed and since I was meeting him I proceeded to try and go look for my friend. I was continually stopped by the greeter and told to wait for a seat and I could call my friend and see if he was there. Not exactly good customer service for something that happens thousands of times a day across the world in restaurants. Since it was just the two of us, we got seated fairly quickly. After perusing the menu for a few minutes, our server came, answered our questions and took our order. Over the following 45 minutes, half the restaurant emptied out but our food didn't arrive. After awhile longer, we got frustrated and asked about our order. We were told that there were 3 tickets ahead of ours still. I asked what the hold up was and was told that half the restaurant was still packed. No offense guys but when you are an urban 24 hour joint, you should be prepared for the 2-4am rush. There was no excuse to have a kitchen that backed up at that time. I really wanted to give this place a chance but now will make an effort to figure out when there is no one in the restaurant so the kitchen can keep up with the orders. Hopefully, next time will be better.
(2)
B W.

What a complete and utter disappointment. Went here for lunch with a bunch of friends. All of being former servers, we knew we were in for a bit of wait. Although it took us a miraculously short time to get a table, upon ordering we waited over an hour for our food. Yup. Over an hour. In the interim, we drank bland and watery Bloody Marys, which were such a disappointment. When our food finally arrived, my friend's toast was completely burnt and cold, and my bacon was a pathetically charred and dry version of its former self. Yuck. Needless to say, will not be coming back. Late night cravings are better served at a hot dog cart than this crappy dining experience.
(1)
Abbie Z.

Crazy busy at bar close! Everyone who works here is really sweet, but the amount of customers for the staff is just outta control! Haha! Took a while to get seated, to order, to get our drinks / food, to get our check. Basically, a fun place to be while you're drunk and have nowhere else to be (don't come here if you're in a rush!)
(3)
sara g.

I actually like the food here. The service is spotty. I feel like the waitresses don't wear bras. What drives me crazy are the brunch goers. They have no parking etiquette, they drive like a$&@?!s and smoke non stop outside as they wait.
(2)
Stanlo S.

I really like the food here, the atmosphere, and especially that it's open 24 hours. I mean, the food isn't mind blowing but it's pretty good in my opinion. The burgers are quite good, and I like their veggie patties a lot too. I love the biscuits and gravy. My biggest complaint is how long it takes to get food, and sometimes, even service. I've had to sit for a while before I even received a menu before. The most recent time I went it was considerably better, but previously spending upwards of an hour or more from when I get in to finishing my meal wasn't uncommon.
(3)
Ivan S.

Back in my day (the 90s), Capitol Hill was awash with great places to grab breakfast or an old-school diner meal and a stiff drink. Gone are joints like Adagio/Green Cat, Ernie Steele's, Cafe Minnie's and Hamburger Mary - places that didn't just serve faux-breakfast (brunch) on weekends. If I want breakfast, I'm not looking for it to be served on a skewer or in a wrap. I want a heaping platter of protein and potatoes, a good cup of coffee and a Bloody Mary. If I want a mom-style dinner, I don't want sage-crusted elk meatloaf with seasonal micro greens and a lone herb-roasted baby red potato or pot-roast-dinner-on-a-stick. I want a slab of meatloaf that's as big as a carton of cigarettes with a Close Encounters pile of mashed potatoes and a bucket of gravy. On the first count, I'm happy to report the 24 hour breakfast joint has returned to Capitol Hill. As the second customer through the door, I bellied up to the counter and was treated to just what I expected - a strong cup of Caffe Vita coffee and a near-perfect Bloody Mary with plenty of garnishes (yes, Mom, I ate my veggies). My eggs were cooked perfectly over easy, the hash browns were crispy and delicious. The bacon - thick, salty/smoky crispy-chewy near-steaks of pork belly. On the second count, I haven't yet partaken of dinner at Lost Lake as of yet (they haven't even been open 2 hours as of this writing). But I've seen the menu, and been to the sister-location, the 5 Point. I'm expecting some good home style dinners, and will report on these meals once I've partaken. With big airy open windows and high ceilings and 60s chic decor, this will never be the lovable dump that the 5 Point is, Though, as it will be open 24 hours a day in this busy neighborhood, Lost Lake should feel more "lived-in" in no time.
(5)
Joe B.

Order wisely, and if its busy order an appetizer. This kitchen is not big enough for the seating capacity, or size of this menu. When you see something like crab cakes benedict don't get excited. Pick something simple to make, like pancakes and hash browns. I love the servers and atmosphere. I know the cooks are cranking it out as fast as they can in the kitchen. But there is no excuse for a 1hr wait after ordering. As a side note: If I have to drink coffee for an hour while I wait for breakfast you could at least serve stump town so I don't feel "the burn" of Cafe Vita all day.
(3)
Mandy Z.

The service was awful and I wrote a review about it. Management contacted me personally through Yelp and made things right. I enjoy the opportunity to let Lost Lake make amends for the previously terrible service. They are alright by me.
(4)
J J.

In one year, the price of their happy hour cheeseburger and fries has gone from $2.50 to $2.99, and now, it's $4.99 (includes a soda). We wanted to substitute our 2 sodas with 1 milkshake but were refused. They also got rid of their breakfast happy hour burrito. They need to update their website to reflect these changes.
(3)
Brendan M.

Good food. Good service. Can't complain too much about those. I was here recently on a weekday afternoon for a late breakfast. I had a cup of coffee (excellent, by the way) and the Charlie omelette, which includes avocados, pepper jack cheese, cilantro, and green onions. On the side, there are hash browns and toast. The omelette was great but could have used more flavor (more pepper jack cheese, perhaps), and the toast was sopping in buttery spread, rendering it nearly inedible. Next time, I'll ask for dry toast. The hash browns by themselves, however, are probably enough starch for one meal. Lost Lake is a clear step up from the usual finer fare, and I appreciate the existence of a legitimate 24-hour eatery. At the same time, though, Lost Lake could use a touch of refinement.
(3)
Ashley B.

This is our go to brunch spot but I'm not all that excited about it. The coffee is awesome but other than that, the food is a bit boring and I am beyond bummed they got rid of the fried chicken and waffles, I tried to order waffles on their own and the waffle machine was broken, everything else is just bland... The staff can be a little spacey and unapologetic about their service which is usually passive and cold. Meh.
(3)
Alden C.

Going into Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge felt like a blast from the past for me. It reminded me of when I went with my cousin clubbing in Denver where we would go to the White Spot afterwards and enjoy people watching as club goers came in for a bite to eat late at night. Lost Lake is open all night as well and has a diner kind of feel. The food however tastes better compared to our old pit stop back during my clubbing days. Steve and I went here while we were spending an evening on The Hill. Steve ordered a Reuben and I got Huevos Rancheros. My Huevos were good. There were two corn tortillas under all of the fixings. The tortillas were corn but I wish that they were easier to cut with a knife. The reason I say that is that I spent some of my time chasing my tortillas around my plate along with everything else because they did not cut easily. Not a big deal really. It still tasted good. I was a bit concerned with the portions of the Huevos Rancheros at first. I was a very hungry boy that night and wanted to get full. The portion seemed small compared to Steve's heaping sandwich however the food is the stick to your ribs variety and I was plenty full once I ate everything. Steve's Reuben was good and his french fries were awesome! Really a good place to go to late at night!
(4)
Libby W.

Menu is exactly the same as the 5 Point's, as far as I can tell, but the ambiance lacks 5 Point's grungy charm. Feels like a fresh-faced 18 year old who is simply dying to look 50 - you are brand new, like why are you TRYING SO HARD to look old? You'll be old when you're old. I reckon this place will be just about perfect right around the time I'm ready to kick the bucket. If my grandchildren aren't embarrassed to be seen with me in public, maybe we can come here. Same great happy hour specials as 5 Point. I had the always-delicious Beecher's cheese curds, and a chorizo quesadilla. The quesadilla was a little burnt, but no big deal. Still tasted good.
(3)
Vincent G.

Nachos seem to never be fully cooked here :(
(2)
Stephanie J.

I have read a lot of reviews by others here and honestly, I am frustrated and disappointed by fellow industry people. I also work in the industry and as such, assume that if you also work in the industry, you have the wherewithal to look around and be sympathetic. I LOVE and I mean LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! I could not wait for it to open, went to breakfast on opening day and have been back 3 additional times to date. Yes, there is validity to some of the concerns here Yelp. The servers are slightly overwhelmed, service takes a little longer than it eventually will and sometimes you have to ask for basics like water or silverware. But seriously? The food is PHENOMENAL! It is 24 hours! The staff is super friendly and apologetic and tells you how long it is going to be for a table and kitchen times. If you choose to sit after that information and then complain, that is on you. I am a fan! I will work through the kinks with you Lost Lake and we will be the best of friends in the end. Already we are recognized by some of the staff when we arrive. Who can top that kind of service when they are slammed? So please remember that it is 5 Points sister. We have all been long awaiting the arrival. They are having to quickly adjust to the demand. They will catch up. Give them a break, smile and relax. It is a diner and the best chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy and everything else you could ever desire available to you 24 hours a day 7 days a week! Oh...and please do not be rude to your server! Last night I watched a guy snap his server over then rip her down for no reason in my opinion, other than oh yeah, he is a Dick!
(4)
Toku Y.

Was looking for a place for breakfast to take some out of town guests who were staying in seattle. A couple of friends that work at the east precinct suggested lost lake. It was very busy and a long wait. They needed some better crowd management as many of us were waiting while others snuck by to grab bar seats (which the hostess said were off limits because they need to stop seating to catch up in the kitchen) or to add chairs to their friends tables who were already seated. I always appreciate restaurants that reward waiting customers with something - coffee, water, a sample of a baked good. The food was great but two of our first choices were sold out when we did get seated.
(3)
Alex G.

5 stars for such a great happy hour, but that's all I can really review. Somehow our extremely large group was able to sit together in a large wrap around booth. We were spilling out of the ends but were glad to be able to sit in a circle, or square or however it was shaped. There were minor glitches in services that I guess aren't even worth mentioning. You can't beat $2.50 burger/fries with $3 microbrews. Best burgers ever, no of course not, but better than diner quality, so for the price, a total steal. I was also surprised that it wasn't busy at all on the early side of happy hour, although that changed quite a bit. It's also a charming space and a perfect fit on the hill. I'm excited to come back and bring more friends for happy hour!
(5)
John Michael R.

Why am I writing a review for a place that I come to after a night partying and rallying around the Hill? Well, because I remember the food and the overall experience. First off, it's a ton of fun to have to go into a diner and get carded. LOL! Keeps the buzz going, I suppose. It means coming to a great area and being able to continue drinking while you figure out what did you drink before, how much longer you have until you have to get up that morning, what will your hangover be like in the morning and basically figuring out how did you deepen your relationships with your friends that night. I've been here numerous times with friends and one of the highest points of our night is coming here. It's a diner but it feel upscale. We almost always order tator tots to begin with-feels like I'm back in grade school. So upsettingly bad for you but of so tasty and crunchy! I get the omelette or breakfast burrito. It does get crowded so either come in early or come in later-that doesn't help, but it's true.
(4)
Kyle P.

I wanted to like List Lake, I really did but their service is always horrible. I just walked out after 15 minutes sitting there with no one greeting me or taking an order. They took the order of the two tables that came in after me so apparently someone does work there If this was an isolated incident I would have shrugged it off. But the previous two times I have gone there were even worse. Apparently no one there knows how to prepare au jous which was terrible. I can't recommend this place at all. Especially with so many great restaurants nearby. Go to Oddfellows or Elliot Bay Cafe instead. They are both consistently friendly and quick with food that doesn't suck
(1)
Nick G.

OK before the bad. I have to say the service was just fine! It was pretty slow weekday afternoon when I went it. We got waters and coffee and was attended on just fine. Even saw an old friend working there which was a bonus. But wholly mother of God was the food terrible. Ive never had a more disgusting country fried steak in my life. You could chew each bite forever before it broke down. Its was hard and tuff. Over medium eggs came over hard (no runnyness in sight). Hash browns were inconsistent with my dates (her's were clearly more crispy than my soggy lake of potatoes). And the toast was burnt. As an industry person and reading some of the reviews and being understanding of the newness of the place, and still trying to dial things in. I will come back and order the same thing in six months. But as it stands, the food sucks and the service is aok. Keep trying guys, you got it all but the food.
(2)
Neal M.

I'd like to comment on the two sandwiches and bowl of soup we ordered but I'm not entirely sure it's happening. The drinks finally came though. They're ok. There are approximately 9 people and one baby behind the bar, but it looks mostly like prep work going on. The people at the door no one has acknowledged look sodden and sad. Food came. It's pretty uninteresting.
(2)
John P.

I've given this place a couple tries now, because I WANT to like it. The space is cool, the location is great, and the staff is nice. It's just not that great right now. - Really poor service, consistently. - Bad food in a city of good food. - Stressed out wait staff. - Nothing notable. Now when I say bad food, I don't consider myself picky. I like Beth's, the Hurricane, etc. I like most restaurants in Seattle. So it's impressive how consistently every dish that a friend or I has gotten has been under par. A lot of dry food, and during busy times your food sits for quite awhile before you get it. The wait staff mostly seem nice, but currently inefficient. One night a guy waited 45 minutes for a to go order, no one helped him. A red headed guy with a beard behind the bar heard him and did nothing. Eventually the guy got so fed up he walked into the kitchen, found his food that was just sitting there, and walked out. No idea if he paid. The same red headed dude asked a couple next to me if they like their food, they said it was bad. He didn't address their concerns or help them pay for the bill faster, he just said nothing and walked off.... awkward. Several times the wait staff are so busy they don't seat people for a really long time, or even address the people at the entrance. People getting wrong orders, people ordering something that it turns out they were out of, all of that has happened in the few times I've been there. If you want to try it out, go for it. 24 hour places in Seattle are rare, and I understand the need for a good one. Right now this isn't it, maybe at some point it will be. The menu is nice and there's a lot of options, but the food isn't good and the waitstaff are either understaffed, overworked, or bad. I'm leaning towards the first two options, as anyone who has to deal with drunk people from Havana at 3am deserves a medal.
(2)
Sara Emily S.

A little slice of heaven. I love vintage i love good food. I had the spinach salad and the upside-down pineapple cake. Both were perfect salad was flavourful and filling (hard to find in a salad), and the cake was dreamy. The vintage decor of the place is great, the staff was efficient and friendly, the food was fantastic. What more could you want. On a side note my partner in crime ordered the poutine and said it was the best he had ever had ;) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
(5)
Jennifer M.

I freaking love this place. They have the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had, and that's my go-to hangover cure, so I've tried a lot of different biscuits and gravy. Their sandwiches are great and the mushroom swiss burger I tried was AMAZING. Great fries, even the potato salad is good! Never had a problem with getting a table or with the service. I don't understand all of the negative reviews. What more do you want, people?! Oh well, more Lost Lake for me!
(5)
Pete F.

I'm in love!! Finally something 24 hours on the hill (+), thats good food (++), and affordable (+++) I am so happy for this place!!!! The food is not pretentious (even if the crowd is), the service gets better every time I go, and the portions are HUGE for the price. If you want basic diner food I totally recommend this place!!
(5)
Ruth H.

I was planning a large brunch of about 11 people on a Saturday morning and given the reviews here had a backup plan ready in case we couldn't get seated or they just weren't accommodating to our group. I was very pleasantly proved wrong and thus inspired to write this review, my first Yelp review. Our group trickled in over a 45 min period and the wait staff was very generous in letting us arrive on our own time and waiting to take our order all together. We were lucky that the largest booth was open when our first attendees arrived, but they went above and beyond (in my opinion) by pulling up 2 additional chairs so we could fit everyone. We were warned (like many here) that the food would take awhile, but for a party of 11 it really didn't take any more time than a normal restaurant. Our waitress (Toni) was stunning in her attention to detail, her attentiveness in making sure we were all set, and her composure in dealing with such a large group with many demands in addition to the rest of her section. The menu selection is impressive. I was only interested in brunch food, so paid most attention to that section, but I remember exclaiming that they have just about everything you could want. We all very much enjoyed our meals, don't remember any serious complaints. My eggs benedict was standard, can't beat the one at Bills down the street, but steady and delicious nonetheless. Hashbrowns are hard to find in this city and they were delish. In short, we experienced excellent customer service that went above and beyond for a large party in my estimation, delicious food, neat decor. Will be returning. A good addition to the Hill.
(5)
Rix G.

COMFORT FOOD!!! Home Cooking Style!! Food was great, Service is Fantastic. Just no A/C on a Hot Day. So, sit near the fans! I plan to check this place out more and try the other dishes. Mac n Cheese.. YUM! Fried Chicken... YUM!!
(4)
J C.

Good food available around the clock
(4)
Jessica L.

Good food... but EXPENSIVE drinks... ugh... $13 for a pitcher of Rainier??!! Come onnn.... Anyway, Lost Lake is definitely convenient for being 24 hours and something Capitol Hill needed. Although I do feel sorry for the staff when the leftover crowd from Mario's and Bimbo's come in.
(3)
mister f.

So months after reviewing this place I have to say it got way better. Staff is still a bit flaky but kitchen is doing way better and food is decent. [first review] kitchen can't keep up and inexperienced staff. Wait a few more weeks before giving this place a try so they can sort it out. waited 35 minutes and were told food takes 35-45 minutes. should tell this to customer waiting in line.
(4)
J S.

Until Lost Lake opened, Cap Hill was hurting for a casual 24 hour diner type eatery. Skillet is great but it's upscale diner food and sometimes the wait isn't worth it. KP and I were excited about this new addition to the Cap Hill Pike/Pine corridor and we even stopped by and poked our heads in to check it out. I must say the transformation they made is phenomenal. They did a most excellent job of capturing that mid-century modern Googie sense of design that was prominent in diners of yore. Three stars for the interior design alone. Largely because I've been a sucker for mid-century modern anything since the early '80s. And I'm a sucker for just about anything Eames. I love how they employed a mix of Danish modern dining chairs with Eames multi-colored Eiffel side chairs (if they're not Eames then they're a close fascimile). So here's the rub: KP and I will probably never eat here. I know, it's sad and probably unfair but this spot has been the longterm location of a popular gay bathhouse for over a decade. I hope they brought in a hazmat crew to disinfect the place. Seriously, I mean no one any disrespect when I say that because I'm a gay man myself. Yet, I don't think if I ate here I could ever shake the thought that where I'm sitting bodily fluids have possibly been spewed and random sex acts amongst strangers have possibly taken place (not in the literal sense, of course, but still...). If that doesn't bother you, then I think Lost Lake may potentially fulfill your diner cravings. I wish them luck and I'm sure they're going to succeed. Cap Hill needs more 24 hour/late dining establishments and right now Lost Lake is filling that niche.
(3)
Frances T.

I really wanted to give this place 5 stars but I think its a problem when I have to wait almost an hour to get food served. When I spoke politely to the host, he proceeded to explain that the kitchen was too small and that everyone else was waiting on their food too. I'm sorry but that's not a good enough response. I know that the place is new and kinks have to be worked out - I hope they figure out how to but the wait time for food down. If I'm at Starbuck's waiting too long, I get a free drink automatically. I think if you have a 24 hour dinner with that much capacity, your kitchen needs to be able to handle the orders in better time. The food was fine - I'm spoiled by east coast diner's. It took so long to come that I think I was too tired to appreciate it. Some of our orders got messed up as well. The atmosphere is great and the over all ambience is wonderful. Like I said I want to love this place - there aren't many 24 hour joints and this has promise. Just be forewarned about how long the food can take.
(3)
Terra K.

i like Lost Lake. it's a go to for me on the now highly straight and gentrified Capitol Hill for decent food at any hour without breaking the bank. some of the staff are awesome, but the ones who aren't are hipster stand-offish, but friendly. the crowd, similarly, are the ubiquitous Seattle hipster, which while aesthetically unappealing, are relatively harmless. i wouldn't bring a family here, though i see them here. the happy hour is great.
(4)
Drew H.

My first few experiences with Lost Lake were not so great. The original giant menu paired with the troves of Bellevue/Poquitos families/bros made for long wait times and sub-par food. But I have to say, since trimming down the menu and the departure of the "Becky and Veronica Disneyland the Hill Experience" it's become a place I visit at least once a week. The wait staff are real people, the cocktails have gotten a facelift, there're great local seasonal beverages, and the tuna melt is awesome. Plus you can sub your side for tots. How can you hate on that? If you want to feel special and cool in the big city, go to Oddfellows or Smith. If you want to chill and eat food and have a few drinks, Lost Lake knows what's up.
(4)
Jill L.

A go to place for us when we come to town. Drinks and food. Fish n chips and a bacon cheese burger. Pretty good. No frills. Staff was very polite and accommodating. Only thing was beginning service was a little slow. Then food came at a good pace. Out waitress was soo nice. Will be back.
(4)
Kitty L.

Ugh. Surly waitstaff who totally hate working here. Order Buffalo Wings which were the size of my thumb, and I am not a big person! Very salty and dried out. Also got a wedge salad.. it came out with a gallon of blue cheese dressing and a very small wedge of lettuce drowning under it. All too pricey as well..
(1)
Wayne W.

The service is horrible. Untrained and indifferent staff (with a couple of exceptions). I've been here four times, two OK experiences and two terrible. actually, terrible is being generous. What's worse than terrible? I want to like this place, but they need to get their act together. I love the diner/comfort food. The burgers are pretty good, the other food I've tried has been downright bad. My last meal, I sent back. The blue plate special meatloaf - ice cold potatoes, gravy so salty it was inedible and the meatloaf was burned on the bottom. The server never returned, but the busser had us comped. We gave her a tip and not a penny for the server who was rude. I won't go back. They had their chances. It's a shame because if it was just OK I would have no problem returning. I'd be surprised if this place lasts a year. The crowds that were there at the beginning are no longer there. Word has gotten out.
(1)
Ted W.

this review is about the service not the food. Went there today for breakfast and was told I could go on a wait list for a table or the bar was open seating. I opted to wait for a table for the two of us. Told it would be 10 minutes and 30 minutes went by. Then the hostess proceeded to seat a group of four that had come in after us. I confronted her about it and she said she was going to seat us at the bar, the same very bar that I could have sat at when I first walked in. She then tells me it is their policy to seat parties of two at the bar. Soooo, then why didn't you just tell me. Why the charade of taking down my name and forcing me to wait? To top it off she then tells me the kitchen is really backed up and we'll have to probably wait 45 minutes just to get some food. No thank you Lost Lake. This was my third visit and it will be my last.
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Daniel M.

How do I make that a 1/2 star? Lost Lake isn't even worthy of one full star, so I've officially given up on the dump after multiple visits. I miss Basic Plumbing, the 'Men's Lounge' which once graced this same very space. I've had much better service, tastings, and pairings at the 24 hour Basic Plumbing joint if you know what I mean. Now you get by far the most horrendous and embarrassing customer service I have ever experienced in Capitol Hill, and really all of Seattle for that matter. And all this voluntary punishment for a pathetic plate of sloppy eggs that are never, ever, neverever cooked how you order them, greasy ass hash browns and some chewy bacon for like 11 dollars. And while you are mostly--there are a couple of nice and friendly waitstaff but they are far outnumbered by the ones filled with simplistic rancor--and often spitefully served, be ready for that infamous hipsteresque and semi-ironic but truly worn out looking and hateful scowl from the waitstaff who check on you maybe once during your visit. I could keep going, but what's the point? Lost Lake blows and no, no, no...NOT pleasurable blows such as what Basic Plumbing once provided in the space. Go to OddFellows Cafe ( oddfellowscafe.com ) or the cafe in The Elliott Bay Book Company ( elliottbaybook.com ), both of which are just steps north from the utter and embarrassing failure that is Lost Lake. OFC and TEBBC may not provide you with the touchy-feely salutations synonymous with the now defunct yet sui generis Basic Plumbing, but they can certainly woo you with a welcoming, genuine, and comfy atmosphere teeming with libations and provisions of excellent standards. And honestly Lost Lake, if you would just serve my scrambled eggs that I ordered over easy or provide my menu and water after the average 10-20 minute counter time I wasted fiddling away on my phone with an elementary nod or a 'Hello' with a smile on your face as well as genuine acknowledgement that you are interacting with another human being, you and I would probably be buds and I'd happily return. Unfortunately that is apparently not the 'theme, look, or feel' Lost Lake is going for, so I'll leave instead, with a smile on my face and the ambition to gratefully spend my hard earned money at the many other great locales that show gratitude, kindness, and the basic reciprocity and respect that we all desire from one another and most of us learned in preschool. So I say back to the drawing board Lost Lake, and while you're at it you may as well go back to the menu board too. That is unless you want the food your cafe serves to mimic the stiff and cold apathy your lackluster staff mimic oh so well and consistently....I will say Bravo! and give them 5 AND 1/2 stars for really nailing that job requirement but in the interim I'll save the 'blows' for a much more attentive and amusing audience...
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Angie L.

I really liked this place. Nice to have a 24 hour diner on the hill. The food was good. Really good service. My water was never less then half full! I'd defiantly be back.
(5)
Johnny Z.

Came here after a late night out in town. You know that feeling of intense hunger and all you want is something (anything) to satisfy that NEED? well if that's the case, don't even consider coming here. the service was terribly slow, i think we waited almost an hour for our food. we didn't order anything fancy either, just some eggs w/hash browns & catfish. worst part was the customer service was almost nonexistent and the food was sub-par. i kno this place is new, but you'd think they'd focus on some of the fundamentals in creating a good reputation. i think the only thing that keeps this place in business is the partiers that go there after a the clubs/bars. i was full after the experience cuz the portion was pretty good sized so that's a plus (and only plus)
(2)
Eliza M.

I've been about 4-5 times to this place. The only complaint is that they don't have malt, but their chocolate milkshakes are still to die for. This place is open 24 hours and it does amazing things with food. It's good old fashioned diner food but without tons of grease and passe staff. All the servers I've had have been phenomenal. It's a good place to meet friends for a bite before drinking, or meet for a drink after some time at the nearby spa, or a good place to just hang out and grab a burger while between classes at the university. Their brunch is amazing - eggs benedict like you wouldn't believe. Bury my heart in their rosemary potatoes.
(5)
Paul Y.

I can't help but loving this place more and more every visit. They have all day brunch, CafÃ© Vita coffee, mimosas made with great oj, cheesy poutine for late night, and best of all 24/7 @ only two blocks away from my bed. They also pass my litmus for a great brunch spot: good eggs bennedict. Don't tell Oddfellows I'm cheating..
(5)
Waymon W.

This is my new favorite joint in Cap Hill. I usually come here in the morning hours between (6AM-10AM) when most Cap Hill residents are sleeping off their hangover or heading to the office. So getting a seat is easy. Prices aren't too bad and I LOVE the breakfast. And the food is actually quite good given that it's a 24 hour spot. They even have outlets at the bar and booths. so you can whip open your laptop /other devices. I can't confirm the negative reviews as i don't come there during happy hour or after midnight when the clubs shut down. During which time, 90% of Cap Hill establishments are packed and busy. But from my experiences thus far, the service has been pretty good and attentive, not dismissive or incompetent at all. So yeah, definitely check it out, just be mindful of the time you're going. UPDATE: Dropping the score down an few stars. The last few times I've gone here for breakfast I became extremely sick soon after (nothing stayed down at all). I initially chalked it up to me coming during mid day or in the afternoon. I'm not sure what's going on here if they afternoon cooks are dumping more grease in there or what. But I'm extremely scared to go back here. Twice burned, twice shy.
(2)
Tari M.

Lost Lake where have you been all my life?! My husband (who has been to L.L. once before) escorted my mother and myself here for what turned out to be the most fun Thanksgiving I've had in years. Visually, the place is interesting and beautiful and rich in the best of '70's decor and nostalgia (which mom liked as that was her decade). I felt like I was walking onto a movie set. The lighting was low giving the very spacious restaurant an intimate feel. Even though the place was near capacity, there was NO wait time,(and we would heave been fine if there had been). and a very friendly server greeted us and ushered us into a generously sized booth with an ample table.It was obvious that the designers of L.L. knew what they were doing in terms accommodating all numbers of clientele. The staff were all beyond friendly,and it was apparent they were happy to be working there, even on Thanksgiving. The female server who seated us mentioned that she works for great people. I didn't catch her name, but she had really awesome large, round glasses I knew I had chosen THE place for my Thanksgiving project. My husband ordered fish and chips, mom had salmon, and I had the vegan Ruben LOADED with roasted veggies and sauerkraut. I also ordered 2 extra sides of mashed potatoes and vegetarian gravy so I could re-create the Devil's Tower from Spielberg's "Close Encounters Of The Third kind" It just needed to be done.. I think the staff were a bit too young to get it (I'm 39 and a little eccentric, and had a (very tasty and pale) long Island under my belt) but they played along, Kudos to the staff, the food was delish, it arrived quickly (mom LOVED the pumpkin pie a'la mode), and I could tell that the screwdriver I had was made with fresh O.J. I felt comfortable to be myself there which is a big big plus.A fun place, stylish, yes but not pretentious. huge menu, great for dinner, brunch, or pie and coffee. I LOVE THIS PLACE. L.L, you have three loyal patrons, and were bringing our friends!! Thank you :)
(5)
Bertha F.

I was back in Seattle last week and I am happy to report that this establishment, after a rocky start last summer, has worked out all the kinks. Service is quick and efficient and the food is delicious.
(5)
Darcy H.

Would be 4-stars but the drinks are weak. ~bah* Interior design is fun (if played out). TOO LOUD. *One needs a decent drink to keep a sense of humor in the face of all that hipster pretensioso. ~wink
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alyssa t.

The reviews are correct-- really bad service. The food is okay and I continue to go because it's a diner and close, but I would never recommend it to people visiting or looking for a place to go. REALLY long wait for the food every time and the servers barely check in on you. Go if you really want a diner but have some time to spare.
(1)
Julian S.

Went to Lost Lake for the first time yesterday, and it was ok! 4 friends and I went around 6pm, and the place was packed. We waited about 15-20 minutes before we were seated, which was fine. The first thing I noticed was the noise. If you want a nice easy conversation with friends, Do Not go here during peak time. Hey Lost Lake, you seriously NEED to install some sound-absorbing materials on the ceiling and walls, because everyone in the place was literally shouting at each other just to be heard in conversations. The decor was pretty, lots of wood paneling and stone details on the walls, the booths and bar stools were matching diner-style leather in burnt orange, and kitschy painting and stuffed/mounted dead things (fish, a mountain lion, etc) were scattered throughout the space. The food was what you would expect from a diner: Ok. I got the Jucy Lucy burger, which was a 1/2 pound beef patty with cheese on the *inside* of the patty. The meat was perfectly cooked and very juicy, but the cheap cheese (Craft American cheese) made me somewhat ill. I was expecting cheddar and probably should have specifically asked for it. The bun was a squishy white bread bun that you'd see in a Safeway brand, but the bacon on the burger was very thick and lean and excellent. Never change your bacon, LL!!! The fries were extra crispy like I had asked, and not greasy. I like that they have a wide selection of items on their menu, and breakfast is served 24 hours a day! (it's a 24 hour diner) There were several servers on the floor, the (tall & very Hot) water guy was on his game, and the serving girls were pleasant. The food did take a very long time to come out, but at least it came out hot. Our overall time there from start to finish took about 2 hours, probably because it was dinner rush. I will go here again, though next time during an off-peak time when it's not so crazy busy and ridiculously loud.
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Brandon G.

I have read a few of the reviews on here and am at a loss. I have been in a few times, 4 to be exact. The three times I went in with my wife and daughter we got amazing service, fast hot food and it was all delicious. The happy hour prices are ridiculous and you can get so much for a great deal. The 4th time I went in was to show the place off and a friend and I grabbed breakfast before a trip. Biscuits and Gravy, Egg Sam-ich, hash browns and coffee. All for under 20? It was a good showing for them and he said he would come down from Ballard just to go again. Not sure if I am just that good of a person and Karma keeps me happy or if everyone else is having bad days when they go in but it has been decent and I will go back.
(4)
Kiki M.

A diner open 24/7 that serves diner food. Pretty fucking awesome. 6-9 weekdays they have "happy hour" breakfast. Even more awesome. Good coffee and egg sandwich under $5.
(5)
Taijh C.

My new favorite breakfast spot in capital hill. The food is dependable and they're always open. I usually get the two eggs toast and hashbrowns and have no complaints. My boyfriend gets the steak and eggs and is a perfect medium rare. The portions are huge and your coffee and water week never run dry. The only downside is that I am always reminded how not hipster I am since the vast majority of the staff and customers are rocking big glasses and skinny jeans. But it's obvious pretty quick that ask are welcome.
(4)
Judy C.

Time for an update after many return visits...I have to say I have become a huge fan of this late night eatery. Every time we eat here we receive excellent service and great tasting food for the dollar! Typically we have eaten here between 12A-3A. We try to sit at the counter as usually there are a lot of very drunk people who come in..lol Praise the staff who has to serve them....seriously! Each time, we have ordered something different off the menu...last night we had steak & eggs ($13), side of bacon ($4.75) and side of tater tots ($4.50). The steak was tender and juicy, eggs perfectly done, hashbrowns golden and crispy. The bowl of tater tots was amazing! I had to take part of them home. We watched as our server was running around like crazy to take care of everyone and yet he was courteous , attentive and probably appreciative we were sober.;) Keep it up Lost Lake! I love the changes you made since opening. I ALWAYS feel safe in your restaurant in the middle of the night, thank you for that! I enjoy the yummy comfort food meals we keep having... will keep coming back and bringing friends!
(5)
Libby Q.

I visited around the date that they opened, so granted there might be some kinks to work out, but I was truly surprised at the service and the food especially coming from some very big names in Seattle dining. The interior is cool, and the drink service was fine (albeit, from our VERY overwhelmed bartender/waitress). Beers were good, and I can see how this place will become a very popular place for the boozing. My complaints come from the lack of support the wait staff seemed to have and the terrible food for terrible prices. First of all, the menu had to have had about 100 items on it. I seriously felt like I had to study it before I could choose what I wanted. Then it took about an hour to get bland, unseasoned food that was literally slopped on my plate. It was even worse when we needed to order something or get our bill, our poor waitress was one of two bartenders responsible for a huge traffic of people on the bar side of the restaurant. My feedback would be to empower your barbacks to use the POS to support your waitress, hire more people or have the managers expedite orders. I'm no expert, but something needs to change. We left feeling completely unhappy, hungry, disappointed and frustrated at paying $50 for two plates and 3 beers. We went to Quinn's across the street directly after and then felt much better, which what I will be recommending from now on. The two stars is for the decor which is actually really cool.
(2)
Kim F.

Sometimes you just really crave a good stack of pancakes, but sometimes they just don't come out so good. The size of the pancakes is on point, but the bottoms of them were so burnt no amount of maple syrup could save them. My friend ordered the mac and cheese which was decent, but made better with copious amounts of ground pepper to break up the overall flat flavor of the mac. The service and place itself is great, just wished the food was as good.
(3)
Jessica A.

Total random gem. We're in town for Thanksgiving and didn't plan to land a winner randomly walking through the neighborhood, but we did! Breakfast was everything you hoped it would be and the fish n chips were perfectly fried. The mimosa, however, was my personal highlight. A huge pint glass of deliciousness. Amazing service by the bar tender who was super friendly. Can't wait to return.
(5)
Vanessa A.

Watched them build this place up and was really excited to check it out. The place looks a lot like my parent's basement but new which feels a little weird but I think the interior is fun. We sat at the bar but managed to get a table before we even finished our drinks so that was easy. There is a ton of stuff on that menu to choose from so be prepared to spend some time reading. Service was really friendly. Plenty of smiles and check-ins and water refills which we really appreciated. But the kitchen's not keeping up because the food took quite a while. Luckily my strategy is to keep drinking until it comes which keeps me occupied, fills me up a little, helps me forget how long I've been waiting. I got the meatloaf and the portions are pretty big. I had to take some home. It was delicious though, some of the best I've had. However, some of the food was hotter than other stuff so I think one dish was sitting out waiting until all three were ready. I wish I had room for dessert but there was just no way. Anyways, we were in no rush and were happy to sit, drink, chat with the server and check the place out so it was all okay for us. But I definitely wont go there if I've got some place to be after.
(4)
Todd B.

Decor reminds me of places I used to visit while growing up. Sort of late 70's browns, wood grain paneling and tufted booth seating. Also, finally a "diner" in Seattle! One of the many things I have missed since moving here from the East Cost. Food was pretty good. I got the bacon burger which was cooked fine and tasty. The fries though, were cold and limp. Oddly they tasted fine, but I wished they were hot. Service was pleasant, but drinks took forever to arrive and the place was not that full. Our server recognized this and apologized, which was thoughtful. The staff overall is really nice, but not overly friendly or anything near the diner service I remember and miss. Though nice and sort of attentive, they all seemed to be wishing they were somewhere else. I'm sure I'll go back. I'd like to try breakfast, but they've got a long way to go before I'm a raving fan.
(3)
Jay H.

I'm adding a star to this review for being open 24 hours. Lets be honest... we need more spots open late so I'm feel no guilt in adding a star for that. I need choices! I've eaten quite a bit of different food here. I had a mediocre burger, amazing cheese curds (EAT THEM!!!!) and a pretty good omelet. I would seriously come here just for the cheese curds. BOMB SON! The food comes out pretty quickly which is always awesome especially since I find that I'm usually ravenously hungry when I come here. The service has been a little hit or miss but the last two times I ate here both the doorman and the server were really friendly and cool. I just want to feel welcome when I come eat food at 3am as I'm probably the only sober person they've seen in hours. As I've eaten here I've found that there is a wide range of food quality. Every time I've eaten here there has been a dish at the table that's been gross, something that's been just okay and one thing that's pretty danged good. I'm starting to figure out what things I should avoid on their menu and what things are going to become my Lost Lake staples. I guess what you should take from that is if you come here and hate what you ordered don't write Lost Lakes off... come back and try something different. You'll probably enjoy your next meal here. Their pricing is right in line with what you'd expect at a more trendy kind of diner; not quite cheap but not really overpriced either. There's a delicate balance being maintained here. I'm a fan!
(4)
Melissa F.

Egggghhh.. Never again. As I was eating, I thought, yeah maybe a 3-star. The service, while a tad on the slow side, was good. The guy who brought out the food was promptly followed by a really awesome waitress with plates and extra napkins and whatever we needed. She checked on us exactly twice while we ate. It could be much worse, and this ain't exactly El Gaucho. We had buffalo chicken wings (decent), hickory burger (with a really small onion ring, weak BBQ sauce, and super greasy fries), and the open-faced turkey sandwich (super dry turkey, tasteless everything else, including gravy). We also got chocolate milkshakes. It's nice to have a late night option that isn't IHOP and isn't Hurricane Cafe, but I think I'd almost rather hit Jack in the Box than Lost Lake. Why? Because the feller and I got incredibly sick afterwards. YUMMY, FOOD POISONING!!! It's not like I ordered the clam linguine at a fast food restaurant. It's not like I ordered ceviche off a taco truck in San Diego. I had turkey. He had a burger. We had chicken. These are normal meats. It makes me wonder what happens in the kitchen, and then it makes me follow up with "I don't want to know".
(1)
Martina M.

I love a place that has delicious vegan options (for me) and also eggs and bacon (for my husband). Plus, the vibe was great and the hot sauce selection was choice.
(5)
Sean H.

I really like Lost Lake. I know that there are a lot of haters on here who are down on the place but I enjoy it. To be fair, my experience has been limited to weekend brunch and I am a huge fan of hangover food. I will get this out of the way - when they changed the menu a few months back (which was logical to me as it was too big and required far more prep than a kitchen should have to endure daily) one of my favorite items was 86'd. It was called 'The Mess' and it was fantastic. Since then I have found other items that I enjoy almost as much. Those include the Hash and the Breakfast Burrito. Both are excellent especially when followed by a 'breakfast dessert' of a short stack of pancakes. So fluffy, so good. Yeah, the service could be a little quicker and more polite but I didn't come here to chat up the wait staff. I came to put some good food between my hangover and me and this place does it every time. Also, the bloody marys are great if you want to experience the hair of the dog and all of that.
(4)
Zach K.

This is my spouse's and my favorite breakfast place on the Hill. They also are very vegetarian friendly - any of the meat on their breakfast food can be substituted with veggie bacon or veggie breakfast patties that are actually tasty. The rosemary potato smashers are fantastic hangover food (and their tater tots are great too). The atmosphere is kind of "dive themed" - it's not actually a dive, but is influenced by that style of diner. The bathroom is usually extremely clean, especially for a 24-hour diner, although if you're sitting on the can, the light sensor might not see you, so bring a flashlight ;)
(5)
Emily B.

They have a happy hour that is ACTUALLY cheap, which is getting harder to find on Capitol Hill. The breakfast is also totally yummy!
(4)
Lisa B.

This place is fine, average. Certainly the prices are good and I didn't have to wait for a table. The food was ok, but certainly nothing special. Not my favorite greasy spoon.
(3)
Sheshana M.

Love to come to this place on Sunday nights to eat! Chill vibe and good music. Open late and Breakfast all day! Less busy and easy to get a table on Sunday.. Most importantly: food is BOMB! Hardest part is to find a parking spot but worth it!
(5)
Marlowe M.

Ok, I have never done anything like this before, but I really feel like I need to! I went to Lost Lake last night for drinks and food with my brother and two friends who work in the bar/restaurant industry. I was drinking vodka cranberry and while drinking my second one I realized that maybe there was no alcohol in my drinks. Everyone at the table tested my drink and agreed. So with my 3rd drink I ordered a vodka cran and a shot of vodka on the side. The vodka cran was just juice and the vodka was clearly watered down. Also, I am the type that has a half of one drink and is already too drunk. Anyway, I was really bummed to be taken advantage of by such a "cool" local establishment. Fuck Lost Lake! Fuck your weak drinks. If you're watering down your drinks so much you really didn't need to oppose the $15 minimum wage. UPDATE in response to the owners reply: First, unless you were behind the bar mixing drinks for me the night I was in you have no idea whether or not my drinks were watered down. You can hope they weren't, but you can't say they for sure weren't because you weren't there. Until I moved to Los Angeles a few years ago I had been living on the hill for 11 years so I know who has strong drinks in the neighborhood, thank you very much. Further, I have taken the time to get to know your establishment. You opened after I moved away and because I like the decor and the prices I have visited at least once every time I'm back in town. Honestly, every time I suggested going to Lost Lake no one is stoked and I really didn't understand why until my last visit. The only thing I got wrong in my review was that you opposed the minimum wage bill for reasons I was unaware of. When I was telling my best friend about my experience at Lost Lake she said she doesn't go there because you did oppose that bill. So ooops, I was wrong in that. But I'm standing by everything else. Boo to your spot. Also, you have SO MANY bad reviews!
(1)
Sean O.

I really wanted to like this place. But it's the pits. Terrible service and bland, overpriced food. It's often crowded because it's the only thing open late night on the Hill. But you'd be better served to grab a slice at Mario's or something at Rancho Bravo. After swearing I'd never go here again I said I'd give it one more shot last night. Ordered Wild Boar Sloppy Joe. Waited for about 20 minutes, to the point I told my friends, "We should cancel our orders and leave if they're not out in five minutes." About four minutes later a waitress (not the one who took the order) came over and said they were out of Wild Boar Sloppy Joes. We left. Never to return.
(1)
Eva M.

Brunch today was super busy so the food delivery was very slow. Pleasant server and environment. French toast made with Frangelico, Bailey's, Grand Marnier, and Kahlua was tasty as was the side of bacon. My friend enjoyed the eggs, hash browns, and biscuit but thought the sausage was too fat laden.
(3)
Hiromi s.

I expected this place to be sort of lame before I had the chance to go, and I was totally right. I went in last night (thanksgiving night) and had a burger. It was not good. The bun couldn't hold the moisture; it turned into a wad of wet flour. The burger tasted like gas. The fries weren't bad, but the burger was really awful, and it was 13 bucks. The music they play is out of this world awful. If you want a good burger head down to Linda's.
(1)
Scott B.

This is a great place for breakfast happy hour! Excellent food and a great atmosphere.
(5)
Jessica G.

Boo, Lost Lake. I read so many reviews comparing Lost Lake to Twin Peaks' R&R, so I was super stoked to try it out. I have been a few times now, and each time, the service gets worse! For starters, it's always sweltering inside. It's a new establishment, I get it. No AC. But it's really uncomfortable to eat in humidity like that OR have a fan blowing your tabletop off. Secondly, the service is sooooooooo slow. Every time I have gone, the servers forget about me (and my dining companions). One particularly hot evening, my friends and I were seated in the bar, and the service was so slow (the server was the bartender [girl] who often completely forgot about us) and the bar so hot, that we nearly passed out! I will give kudos to the guy who kept us moderately hydrated with water, though. Third, the food is just mediocre. I had the bacon burger with tots, and seriously, the burgers at Carl's Jr. are better than this place! They are generous with their tots, but they are way too salty. And I like salt! My dining companions complained that their food wasn't hot. That's terrible! And especially after waiting 45 minutes for it! Equally as terrible, I ordered a milkshake once that was too warm and runny. Sadness. :( The fact that they have High 5 Pie on the menu is one of the reasons I give this place 2 stars, even if they don't offer to heat it up for you. The other reason is that it's open 24 hours.
(2)
Jill E.

Group of 4, we had a horrible experience. Waited 90 minutes for food, then some of it was never made. Food was mediocre. Not enough wait staff. They ended up comping 50% of our bill.
(1)
Andres T.

We had to wait 1 hour and a half for a breakfast. Really bad service and the food wasn't even that good.
(1)
Eric J.

This place has always been fun, tasty, and comfortable. Thanks Lost Lake!
(5)
Saphy L.

This is the usual go-to for sobering up after a night of barhopping. The food is very very cheap and a bit greasy. But when you need to sober up this place does the trick! I highly recommend the omelet
(4)
Mike H.

So me and my ace went here last night and I have to say this place is pretty good. I got the meatloaf and it didn't take very long for our food to come so I didn't experience any delays in service. It was pretty good I'm used to my meatloaf being served differently. They served it on top of mashed potatoes and doused in gravy with seasoned veggies on the side. I'm used to the meatloaf having the ketchup base sauce on the outside and the mashed potatoes with gravy being served separately. But that's just a preference it doesn't take away from the fact that it was some good meatloaf!!!
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Lily S.

I like diners. Especially of the 24-hour type. Lost Lake is a-ok in my book. They serve the usual diner fare and the food is pretty good - their nachos are HUGE and just what you'd expect at 1am (!!), and their cocktails are ok. I love a surly staff at that time, and that's just what I got! It's a great place if you're looking to get some eats and drink - any time of the day! Also, the people watching is AMAZING.
(3)
Alexandra D.

This place was packed when I came in last weekend. I was greeted and immediately taken care of by our server Kelly. He recommended the philly sandwich with mushrooms, jalapones, a side of au jus and instead of French fries-onion rings with a side of chipotle ranch to dip them in. Magic. I look forward to more helpful tips in the future from Kelly!
(5)
Cynthia C.

Nice place- great selections- waaaaay better than most 24 hour joints.... Special thanks to the ONE waitress working the whole room (super nice, friendly, knowledgeable, hard working Asian gal).... Thank you!! Not only was the place packed, WE were a party of 8 with a show to go to at a particular time - Drinks were great, good was fantastic, orders were correct, we got out in time for our show....she kicked a$$.
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Katy B.

I have been here once, but I came here after a night of dancing and being vegetarian they had so many options to choose from. i got the Veggie Ruben which was amazing even thought i wanted breakfast but the ruben was calling to me . It was better then it sounds ,best ruben ive never tasted even if you like meat. the restaurant was getting crowed about 11:30 pm. being open 24 hours is way better then any denny's LOL I didn't even know this place existed after moving out of Capital hill 2 years ago. so glad we came here. they also have a full bar and beer wither in the lounge or the restaurant.
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Ross C.

Came here after my first colonoscopy. If you are too young to have had the pleasure, it requires you to fast and purge the day before. So I was literally empty of food when my gf dragged me in. I wasn't too delirious to notice the cozy diner decor and atmosphere. Not too many hipsters about yet at that hour and no Glassholes that I noticed. Comfortable booth to sag into. I ordered a Bloody Mary and an omelette. Don't remember what my gf had. It was just what the doctor ordered, or had actually ordered me not to eat for the previous 24 hours. Potatoes, eggs, big toast and coffee. It brought me and my colon back to life.
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Steve D.

I just paid $17.52 before tip for biscuits and gravy that had over a full biscuit with no gravy on it and a side of hash browns that once I saw how small the portion was I couldn't help but simply stare while the hash browns laughed at the $2.75 I spent on them. The $17.52 included roughly a $3.00 fee for the extra gravy I asked for after I had over a full biscuit sitting on my lonely plate with no gravy. Its cool though, the waitress decided to add the fee on my card without giving me a bill detailing the fee or even telling me; that was something I had to bring up. NEVER AGAIN. It's too bad because I do want to like the place. It's cool though because the trek to Beth's seems much more likely nowadays where the waitresses attitudes are much more fun-hearted despite the loud music and crayon-covered walls. Peace.
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Keoni H.

Entire staff friendly. Entire menu classic. It's just good greasy food. My office is just around the corner so I've been here at all times, including once at 2 in the morning, so it's time that I finally get to writing my two cents. It's always busy so seating will be difficult for parties of 4 or more. What I've had, mostly burgers, the breakfast burrito, cobb salad, fish and chips, the shake. Burgers come with 3/4 of your plate covered in fries, medium crunchy. The breakfast burrito was the size of my head, so that's big! Salad, underwhelming. The fish, large, crunchy, delicate pieces. Shake, $5, gotta get a shake, gotta, not gonna spoil it here, have to try it yourself. The best part, very fast to your table. Second best part, great prices, average $15 bill with drink/tip. Bring your appetite or be ready to take home leftovers. The only reason I can't 5-star it is cause it's dirty. I know, I know, it's a diner, that's why they have great prices focus on food/staff. Yes, it's been around a long time, but I'll have a hard time ever sitting at the bar again. My eyes drift to below the counter where everything's date-crusted like all the extra condiments and other stuff that should be purged every spring but doesn't. Makes me wonder about the food and the the wares I'm being served, whether it's clean, ya know?
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Pete S.

The only reason I signed up for Yelp was to let you all know that in the dead of the night it took over an hour for us to get food served after we ordered. Fuck this place.
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Brett J.

I've heard they have amazing bloody mary's - but we were there after bar close so had to settle for a big ol' diner style breakfast. Nothing special but service was attentive and it's a lively place to continue the night into the wee hours of the morning if you're not ready to call it a night just yet.
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Carly C.

This place is open 24 hours, has a full bar and quite the full menu to order from. That is pretty much makes this one of the most awesome places on the hill. I've come here a few times and have always been pretty pleased. By no means is this some upscale, trendy-wendy, 5 star dining experience. It is a diner! A diner that is awesome. The food is good- huge portions for not a lot of money. The staff is nice, there has been a few instances of mistakes with orders but they are always quick to fix the situation; sometimes it is slow service but nothing too unbearable. All in all, I think this has become a weekend staple.
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Ada K.

perhaps a bit dated: but after several visits here, a final straw a few months back left a sour taste in my mouth, and virtually spoiled any hope to return. My first experience was a trip - ages ago. Two guys who were obviously so high on something they snorted couldn't stop sneezing, and eventually got up and left just as their 9-course breakfast was being delivered. My friends and I thought it would be nice to pay for their meal and take it home as leftovers... the staff didn't seem amused by our offering, but gave us the food anyway. I came back a few times afterward: pleasant, fine, the poutine was tasty one rainy afternoon. One time, I ordered a #4 on the breakfast menu, but couldn't decide: did I want the sausage or the bacon? I ask the server what he thinks and he gives me a bright idea - "why not both? Half and half." to which I was so appreciative, it made my night. Silly how the little things like a bacon and sausage mix could make someone happy, right? Anywho - I come back, and know exactly what I want without hesitation (i.e. the same thing, 'cause it was tasty)! I even see the same server buzzing around doing his job behind me. This time, my friend and I sat at the counter in the dining area, and had a different chap helping us out. He seemed to be a manager, perhaps, or someone of authority in the joint. Shaggy brown hair, jeans, slender. I place my order and politely ask for an exception to the rule and receive sausage and bacon with my eggs and hash-browns. The response "nope. Not happening." I inquire a bit further and he says "nope! The cooks don't like that so it's not going to happen." a bit puzzled, I turn around and notice the other server from my time before (and secretly start wishing for his assistance... longing for his good customer service) and say "well, he was so kind to offer it last time.." cut off - he says "nope!" So, I didn't order anything. The guy didn't seem phased. At all. I sat there and watched my friend eat something, I ordered a diet coke eventually, and that was it. The cooks don't like it? The last time I remembered being trained to work in the service industry, if you have it laying around - make it. I also seem to remember that my money pays that server, and those cooks wages. I also seem to remember my tips helping servers and cooks subsidize in ways that their wages may not compensate for. Why in the world would you punish a patron over something as easy as two stupid sausage patties and two stupid pieces of bacon because the cooks don't like to make exceptions? What cook ever said that out loud and what owner or kitchen manager ever said that was acceptable behavior from someone in a position of servitude? I don't get it. Really. Call me ridiculous. But, I shan't go back over it. There are too many places in Seattle that may have a little more consistent respect for their clients... I hope that nice server finds his way to one. And I hope Lost Lake either shapes up or ships off. Cheers! (by the way, Charlie's will ALWAYS substitute for you! Go there!)
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Thai D.

Sister of 5 Point Best Country Fried Steak In Town and Real Poutine! #yelphaiku
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Katie W.

Lost lake! My friends and I love this place. Service was amazing, atmosphere reflects the epitome of the neighborhood, and the food was incredible. Couldn't ask for more from a neighborhood diner. And the chicken fried steak was as big as my head.
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Rebecca F.

Was recommended to us by a family member so we thought we would give it a try after an afternoon of shopping. We walked in with our two daughters and the place was packed, loud, and bustling. I thought, this is perfect! I bet it will be great. It wasn't. We get seated and order. Our food takes quite awhile and the prices are high. Almost $9 for a Bloody Mary??? Anyway, my youngest orders bisquits and gravy and it comes with eggs. My daughter didn't ask for eggs and doesn't like them. My husband orders the Eggs Benedict and the eggs are hard and the muffin isn't warm. My oldest orders the vegan hash and she enjoys it. I ordered the French dip which is small, $12 and they forget my my side of fries. The food is luke warm and mediocre at best. Our server was so busy running tables he didn't seem to really pay much attention to us and the final bill was $65. Pretty steep prices for poor service and mediocre/luke warm food.
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Sean N.

Pretty good food - HORRIFIC Waitress!!! I even noted her name from the receipt as Rachel T. I joined a friend there at 6PM on a Thursday and it took her 15 minutes to bring me water and take our order. I ordered the turkey club and the fried cheese curds as an appetizer. Well - out comes the sandwich and no cheese curds. I had to literally wave her over since she paid no attention to us and she said she forgot to put the cheese curds in the computer, woops! The club was good, fries were okay (wish they were crispier). The cheese curds came out awhile later. They were delicious, the garlic sauce had too much raw garlic in it. Too strong. Got ranch instead. During my meal I was drinking only water and it was empty ... I set it on the edge of the table and we timed it, it took 10 minutes with no one stopping by, so I flagged the water guy down and he filled it up. He was super nice. I was shocked that our waitress never swung by to see how we were doing and what really got my upset was when I looked up she was giggling and talking with another waitress behind the bar. Not working, not using the register, not talking with customers, not cleaning ... talking and laughing. I'm sitting here wanting basic water. My friend, who is much more passive than I am, was giving you the benefit of the doubt at first but at this point he was fuming too. We are done and have been for awhile, we place out credit cards on the table after the busser cleared us up. So two guys, empty table, and credit cards on the table for an entire 15 MINUTES before she swung by and grabbed them. She brought the check and she admitted "woops, this isn't the right check". I wanted to not tip her or talk to the manager right then but this quick meal took over an hour and we were late for an engagement. I did leave a tip because the busser and the cooks were good, I didn't want to deprive them. The tables all around us were grumbling. I can promise you if the service is not improved this place is going to tank quickly.
(1)
James S.

After its initial bumps, Lost Lake has grown on me. Good diner-style comfort food at an okay price. And you can't beat the decor!
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Inna B.

Found myself here on opening night (near 11pm), and... had a pretty good experience! It was pretty loud and I was a bit surprised by the ID check at the door, but I guess that could be normal. I'm not usually out after 10pm, so I don't really know what the "norm" is at that time. There was a wait when we arrived, but I think we only waited a few minutes for a table (for two). We ordered drinks and they came pretty quickly. I like their beer options! The food wait was much longer... the waitress estimated 45 minutes. I was busy catching up with a friend so I don't know how long it took, but it did seem to take a very long time. The burger was pretty good, but the more important thing about that order was the little (to me) mix-up that happened (and how they handled it). I love veggie burgers and while I do eat meat, most of my burger orders include a veggie or vegan patty. This time, I ordered a veggie burger and got a chicken burger. I noticed it right away and said something like "I actually eat meat so this is fine, but I ordered a veggie burger..." The waitress wouldn't let me accept something I didn't order, so she took it right back to the kitchen and had them make me a veggie burger. That was cool, but... a little awkward because that new burger took another 10-15 minutes (or so). My friend tried waiting for a few minutes and then made sure that I was okay with her starting her meal before my food arrived. (Of course it's fine...) I'm looking forward to checking out the happy hour menu in the future, and... I hope no vegetarians/vegans experience that mix-up.
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Kate S.

If you know me, you know I love me the 5 Point. I mean love -- me and that old girl have had many a good times at ALL HOURS. Sadly, after moving out of Belltown to First Hill my cheese curds fixes just were not happening as often as my cravings would like. So you bet your bottom dollar I was beyond excited when I heard a Five-point-two-point-oh was opening on the hill. 24 hour diner on Cap hill? With the same awesome menu and happy hour deals? Thanks be to Gott! First off -- this place is huge. I was literally surprised with how spacious it was. Now, being a bar, a greasy spoon, and in a prime location, I know this spot is gonna be busy during certain hours (weekend brunch, post last call, etc). So I've had the good sense to come here on weekday afternoons when the crowds are all working and the servers less harried. Because of this i've had no issues on wait times, service, or meal quality. In fact, the service has always been amazing in that friendly-yet-sassy style that made me fall in love with the 5 Point...and to add extra sprinkles on top my favorite-est waitress from the 5 Point is even manning the restaurant side of Lost Lake which makes me happy as pie (Hi Kaitlyn! You ~are~ the best). Anywho -- same bomb ass happy hour. $2.50 for a full sized burger and fries? Heck yes. Those cheese curds? Delicious -- so much so they do, at times, sell out. Full bar, larger/expanded tap list so you can get your fancy beers on, and my favorite extremely unhealthy breakfast item on the menu (country benedict -- biscuits topped with sausage patties, poached eggs, gravy with a side of hashbrowns. Helloooooooo excessive calories!). All for 24 HOURS A DAY! Whoop whoop. The ode to Twin Peaks is not lost on me. And I have to say the Black Lodge themed bathrooms in the lounge area gave this place it's final 5th star. I love you Lost Lake! You and your sister the 5 Point are the sexiest 24 hour gals we have in town. MUWAH! Here's to many gravy/curd/booze filled days ahead deary.
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Erik M.

My first time to Seattle, two friends and I stopped in to Lost Lake for some breakfast. I got the special scramble, a south-of-the-border inspired 3 egg scramble complete with pico de gallo, jalapeÃ±os, pepper jack cheese and corn. However, the rosemary breakfast potatoes were what really impressed me the most. The wait staff seem confused when we asked to split the bill 3 ways, resulting in a longer wait than what was to be desired, but the bottomless cup of Cafe Vita helped ease the wait. The atmosphere of Lost Lake would be best described as a North Woods diner relocated to the heart of Seattle, decorated with wooden fish statues and populated by the typical blend of hipsters and posh punks.
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Michelle d.

It seems that their service is extremely slow no mater what time you go in, even if you are one of the only people being served there during an off peak time. So, I stopped going. At one point I remember waiting just on a water refill, I was so happy just to make eye contact with my server, I smiled nicely trying to be polite and gestured my empty glass (as I was thirsty and it had been empty for quite a long while)... then they started talking to one of their coworkers and leaned against the counter and started using their phone for about 15mins. I just stared in a bit of confusion and shock. I mean... really? I just really think that most of the people there have never worked in a restaurant before, or maybe they are just self important hipsters? regardless, the annoyance was not worth it anymore. I do however like a good chunk of music they play, and the place always seems pretty clean. Is that enough for me to go back? No.
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Chad C.

Arrived here about 1230AM on a Wednesday as we averted a crisis due to another place across the street closing earlier than their website indicated. The staff was pleasant, the menus honest (I remember something about "cheap shitty lagers"), the drinks strong, and the meatloaf actually is like my mother used to make. Any other place I've been with this "mother-like" meatloaf claim has always been incorrect - to the extent that it was actually quite the opposite of being anything like my mother would ever make. However, this meatloaf made me want to push past the staff into the kitchen searching for my mother. Luckily I didn't, because I'm sure my mother wouldn't be too happy to have to wake me up and bail me out of jail from the other side of the state...or whatever it is that happens when you ignore the "staff only" signs on doors. Regardless, everyone in my party was pleased (the three of us ordered meatloaf). Did I mention the drinks were strong? And the staff pleasant? The environment is dark, the music just loud enough so you recognize it as Nirvana or Pearl Jam, and the tables oversized.
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Tracey O.

Arrived at around 6:30pm on a Friday night and managed to get a counter seat. The wait for our food was longer than anticipates or desired-- Portions were large and decent for fairly priced diner food
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Opinionated M.

This place is all about the decor rather than the quality of the food, which was at best, weak. The service was extremely slow, the food was average -- I do not recommend it.
(1)
Wennie H.

I came in here yesterday around 2pm and the place was pretty packed, I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised because it was Sunday...but still. We got seated at the counter pretty quickly. Since I knew french toast was on the menu I didn't have to look at it, the girl I was with ordered the blueberry pancakes. Our food took about 30 minutes to arrive (I did ask before how long it would be and they were spot on). The french toast. Oh, how I wish it tasted the way it was described on the menu. Promises of all these things and yet all I tasted was typical french toast. It was reminiscent of the french toast I used to make when I worked in a retirement home. It was fine but nothing special. Dredged in syrup it was all the same, nothing to write home about. The blueberry pancakes looked delicious. SHE DIDN'T EVEN EAT ALL OF IT. Sorry, I should have ordered the pancakes, they looked awesome. The restaurant itself is super cute, I love the diner feel. And our waters were refilled constantly.
(2)
Whitney G.

Great service! They work fast for a busy restaurant on a Sunday morning. The food was good with all the breakfast favorites plus a few treats. The cocktail list sounded good although I didn't have one today. The restaurant itself is super cool, all 50-60's period. The best part is they are open 24/7! That is awesome for me as a night nurse when everything else is pretty much closed at 4AM. We will definitely be back soon!
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Rosa O.

Lost lake was HOPPING last night! It was my first time there and I had no idea what to expect. We had about a ten minute wait to get a table, but I felt like the staff was moving incredibly efficiently. I tried the Lost Lake sampler - cheese curds, buffalo wings, chicken strips, and onion rings. Greasy, but delicious, and each component was well done. It seems like pretty standard diner fare, but a great idea for the location and the hours they keep.
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Annette L.

We have been wanting to try this out for months but never had time. We took mom for an appointment at Aveda and tried it out. From the beginning there was a misunderstanding with the hostess about seating, which was smoothed out. Our actual waiter was awesome from beginning to end. The French dip was tasty according to my wife but my breakfast burrito was lackluster. Ambience 5 stars, our waiter 5 stars, overall vibe 2 stars, food 3 stars, price 4 stars.
(3)
Kate B.

5 visits. 5 times leaving disappointed. The food's just okay. Nothing special. The servers are way too hip to give a shit about providing quality customer service. I don't care if you look cute in those too-tiny shorts, if you spill coffee all over my phone and fail to even acknowledge or apologize for it; I'm annoyed. Happy hour prices are fine, however, I will not be investing any more time or money into a place I only like because the decor is bitchin'.
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Allie S.

Soooo... my boyfriend and I celebrate the 8th every month, 'cuz that's how we roll [yep, even 37 months in] but now that I'm working night shift, we often have to push it back 'til the weekend. Last week was busy, and with Mother's Day this weekend, we're gonna be busy keeping his 'rents occupied -- no time for special dinner. So I suggested something a little more laid back, that could be done after I got off work on the 8th -- Lost Lake. Boyfriend wasn't particularly excited about a diner for our celebration, but whatever -- I wanted to check this place out, as The 5 Point was my first real dive bar. That, and, well, cheesecurds. We made it in about 1am this morning and I ordered something "fruity and boozy," because I suck at ordering drinks. I ended up with a well vodka drink that tasted super tasty but was not light on the booze. I also had to order the fried cheesecurds. I wasn't starving when I entered, but with the supplemental alcohol and watching all the yummy looking plates walk by, I was ravenous by the time my chicken and waffles came around [and not because the kitchen was slow, my food came out quite quickly]. They were out of the roast beef so rather than a roast beef open-faced sandwich, my boyfriend ended up with the meatloaf plate. I stole some bites, and definitely found it to be some of the best "homestyle" meatloaf I've come across at a restaurant. It came served with a huge pile of mashed potatoes and some fresh squash and veggie mix. Yum. I'd never had chicken and waffles, but I figure "fried chicken" was on their window as one of their specialties, so I'd give it a shot. The seasoning on the chicken was super good. The meat was a little drier than I like my meat normally, but by the time it was doused with syrup it was heavenly. The waffle was a little crunchy for my taste, but it was basically just a syrup-to-mouth transportation device, and it served that purpose well. I felt like a cool kid sitting at a diner at 1am, and I feel like everyone else in the room felt the same way. It was a little loud, and crazy busy considering it was a Wednesday night... I can only imagine how it's gonna be when all the drunks converge after a weekend night. Since I work nights, I'll probably never get to see their Happy Hour [maybe the AM one, but from what I could tell the food specials aren't included in the AM HH menu] but I definitely look forward to visiting this place when I need a huge greasy plate of sobering up in my system.
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Kristin K.

SUCH A COOL SPOT! One of my favorite places to eat drink or hang out in seattle right now! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!
(5)
DeAnne E.

I really don't like unisex bathrooms with urinals but if it keeps dudes from peeing on the toilet seat, then by all means install it. The counter was definitely a good place to sit because my co-worker and I had great service. I think our server's name was Toni. She recommended a good cider for my buddy and she was friendly the whole time we were there. We ordered a smorgasbord of food from their happy hour menu. We had the Chicken Soft Shell Tacos, Chicken Fried Bacon, Deep Fried Cheese Curds, and Cheeseburger & Fries. We would have gotten the Mac & Cheese Wedges but they were out. Everything was good but we could have done without the Chicken Fried Bacon. We were just asking for a heart attack. I'm glad we came after work because it seems like there's a different crowd for late nights and weekends. It was pretty tame when we dined. There were plenty of employees running around cleaning tables and getting orders out.
(4)
Sarah H.

My fella and I tried this place within the first month of it opening. I was leery based on the bad reviews Lost Lake had received, but we had a decent enough experience (the waitress was all over the place, and brought menus/beverages first to a few other tables that had been seated after us, but the food was pretty good). We've subsequently gone a few more times, and they seem to have ironed out the wrinkles. Each time we've gone for an early breakfast on the weekends (between 6 and 9am), and have had stellar service and food no matter how busy it's been. I'm stoked they have soyrizo, fakin' bacon and veggie sausage patties as options. One time we went for drinks on the bar side in the evening -- the drinks were served up swiftly and brutally (read: strong drink, a good thing), and the nachos we ordered were tasty and plentiful. I've been pleasantly surprised.
(4)
Corliss P.

This is a nice diner with good service. Their chicken and waffles was delicious! So glad I tried it! I would definitely go back and order them again!
(4)
Lauren H.

Here's the thing: Lost Lake was a fantastic idea. It fills a need and should have been the answer to Capitol Hill's desire for 24-hour food. But Lost Lake has fallen flat every time I've gone, so much so that I'd be amazed if I had a completely positive experience there. Before they recently changed up the menu and fixed some problems, I'd gone a few times and tried mainly lunch and dinner items. Burgers were overpriced and bland (complete with soggy buns), fries were soggy...nothing that great. Since the change-ups, I've been twice and haven't noticed any differences other than a few slight menu changes. Same super slow service, same lackluster fries, same prices that seem a bit too high for what you get. The only time worth coming is the happy hour, or possibly when you've got drunchies and don't really care what you eat.
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Mario L.

i was trynna b all stealthy getting here and was surprised that people were eating food! I THOUGHT THIS WAS A BATH HOUSE! i was sad bcuz i wanted to like run inside to c what it looked like n then run back out. it was Happy Hour tho so i sat down amid a bunch of sad looking people, got a happy hour drink, drank it, looked at the menu, then went home to cook myself the burger special i saw in the menu bcuz imma cheap-o
(4)
John S.

I heard about this place for so long even before it opened and the anticipation was building - word of mouth still works! I really liked this place. Breakfast 24/7 = I'm sold. I'm a fan of eggs benedict so I tried the crab cakes benedict - I highly recommend! Love the hashbrowns as well! We sat in the bar section which was obviously on the louder side but everyone was having fun, the staff was fun and seemed happy we were there and they made sure we were taken care of. Very reasonable prices as well! Can't wait to go back and try more. It's also a perfect location close to so many other spots in Capitol Hill.
(5)
Kyle H.

Damn fine pie.
(4)
Miranda W.

I'm honestly giving this an extra star preemptively. I had a solid three-star experience here yesterday, but I can see the potential for maximum awesomeness gleaming in the future. The T: Decor that warms the cockles of my Twin-Peaks-loving heart. A comfortable setting that will only become more comfortable as it becomes more lived-in. Tasty, well-executed diner food that fulfills all the greasiest standards of my diner-related hopes and dreams. The best beer list I've ever seen in a 24-hour diner. Friendly, helpful staff. Did I mention the decor? Also, it's a fricking 24-hour breakfast joint within 10 minutes of my apartment. It gets a lot of points just for existing. The Shade: It's much, much, much too busy right now. Diners are at their best, in my humble(ish) opinion, when you can sit for a couple hours, enjoying a couple drinks and some food (maybe a refillable coffee on the side) whilst hanging out with friends or a good book. This led to some pretty epic waits for service (and some requests being forgotten for a long time). The staff doesn't know the menu very well yet, either, which led to one wrong order and egg/toast questions being missed (so we just received whatever the cook chose). These problems will likely resolve over time, though. The only other issue? Portions are a bit wonky. Everything was pretty generously proportioned, except for our order of 'The Mess.' This is something I order pretty frequently at The 5-Point and it's usually a gigantic crazy dish that I can make 3+ meals out of. This was, in comparison, pathetic. Literally one-third the size of the one served at The 5-Point. Otherwise, it was tasty.
(4)
BR S.

Good vibe and really good diner food. It's not Asian fusion or anything, just really solid, simple comfort food.
(4)
Stacy S.

A group of us stumbled in here after a night at the club. Perhaps we were TOO quiet - I think it took an hour from the time we walked in to when we actually got food. It wasn't even that crowded. We ordered a variety of things, and the food was ok, portion size was fine, but man, the service was really, really slow... and I'm a patient person. Even when we were ready to pay our check and go, it took quite a while to get that taken care of. We *might* go here again, but I'm not in any hurry.
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jill g.

I really wanted to give them more stars but just can't. the service was really good - friendly, prompt, met our needs etc. the food was good, had a yummy turkey sandwich on very soft, fresh bread. family had burgers and chicken which were all good. bar beverages were quite tasty. the food/drinks and service were worth 4 stars. BUT it took so long for the food to come out that someone else in the restaurant (not an employee) literally came over to us and asked if we wanted food from across the street brought to us. they'd noticed that we'd been waiting forever and were feeling sorry for us! so if you're snacky but not really hungry, go. otherwise, :(
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Dandia J.

I absolutely love this place. I have been here a couple of times since it opened (6 or 7) and I have to say it's an excellent addition to the Capitol hill atmosphere. The food is pretty good and atmosphere is pretty welcoming. It's a place where I think anybody can have fun with friends and family. The staff are excellent!! I remember my first time there one of the waiters covered for my drink because it took too long (is that not good service or what?). Everyone is great I especially love the waitress Rachel I think was her name; has a lot of tattoo's (so hot!!) she made sure we were taken care of and was quick to get our order and food right out to us. I recommend this place to anyone!!
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Shan M.

This restaurant looks pretty cool and the servers were nice and all, but the food was terrible. We waited almost an hour for our lunch and it wasn't even very busy. This is the second time I've gone to this place and for sure will be the last.
(1)
Viet D.

The food selection is great but the staff has a pre-disposed snootiness that comes from no where. It could be from dealing with drunk people all the time, but I felt like they were rude to us as soon as we sat down even though we weren't drinking. I'd recommend it if you were drunk, but no other time
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Mike O.

Service is slow. Food comes out very slow. Food is good but im sorry I don't want to wait 10 minutes just for someone to take my order.
(1)
Ella V.

Mmmm. It's good.
(4)
Edgars K.

Service was horribly slow (50 minutes for a burger and French dip). Waitress only checked on us once to give us our check before we even received our food (first time that's happened, even with a shift change, their excuse). Food was decent though. Issue was more of a slow kitchen. Manager took 25% off of our meal at the end of the night, though to make up for it.... yeah..... Not a good experience. Also Watch out for the nickel-and-diming on the sauces.
(2)
Krista K.

Horrible service. Waited 55 minutes for eggs. I had the goat cheese omelet and it was good but not worth the wait. None of my girlfriends liked their food either. On a good note, Coffee was great. I will not go back though just due to the service.
(2)
Kristina M.

Don't waste your time or money on this place unless it is 4 a.m. and the only thing available for a drunken binge. The Hill has WAY too many good and even decent places to grab a bite, this place is a joke. Bloody Mary's were watered down and gross, it took about two hours to get our meal, the bacon and bagel were burned....Honestly I was excited for this place to open and it really just is a waste of time for little-no return. Also, they will only take 2 cards per table and the nearest ATM is at the corner on Broadway (so the waiters say).
(1)
Frankie O.

Being from New York, diners are an important staple in every town. They get the job done quickly with delicious food 24 hours a day. I was bummed when I moved to CapHill and there was nothing even close to resembling a diner in sight. I am so excited that Lost Lake has finally arrived! Came here on opening day, which I understand is a risky move. No matter the restaurant, there are going to be problems that must be ironed out with time. The three of us came during happy hour and tucked away in a back booth that had very comfortable springy red benches. Comfortable enough to sit in every day. We were greeted immediately with water and we ordered a couple of happy hour drinks. Between $2-3.5 for drafts and wells. Lost Lake claimed they would have the best happy hour on Capitol Hill. They might be on to something here. We ordered pretty much everything considering it was so inexpensive. Not more than $3 for a plate, thats some good Happy Hour! The most important part of this happy hour is the $2.5 Cheeseburger and Fries. We ordered only one of these because we figured it was too good to be true. As Macklemore said, stealing deals at the thrift shops, "This is F***ing Awesome"...stealing deals at the diner is equally F***ING AWESOME! Our burger was a perfectly cooked patty with the normal 'deluxe' fix-ins, and these fries are amazing. We ordered two more! I can't wait to try the poutine next time I come. The fried cheese curd is also really good. While maybe everything wasn't perfect with the service, there were small mix ups, the reaction was great and everything was fixed immediately. If this $2.5 burger deal doesn't change, I'll be back no less than once a week. And I will be back frequently for the regular menu, which is pages long just like a real diner. BTW...they have one of those "pie coolers"..it's very authentic and adds a nice touch
(5)
Rebecca L.

Horrible meal on Christmas Day. I could have put up with the bad food and inattentive service but was insulted by a pipsqueak dude from behind the bar who confronted me as I was leaving. He told me I should be more appreciative of the fact that they were working on Christmas and that I had better tip damn well. I had already left a 30% tip. Since when is it okay for an employee to rudely yell at a customer? This place should go out of business before their first year is up and pipsqueak will be out of a job.
(1)
Lola M.

Vegan options are wack.
(2)
Seattle F.

It's good, not great. Obviously, late night your food options are limited. The menu is way too long. For a place that needs to pump out a lot of food quickly, the 120+ item menu doesn't help. Less is more when it comes to menus.
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Gary H.

I kid you not, we waited nearly two hours for our food after ordering it, an absurd amount of time in which I could have slaughtered my own cow and cooked it myself. There's really no excuse for such a horrible delay in service, and we got so fed up waiting that we just stood up and left before we even saw the food arrive (not even sure if it ever did...) We got a hot dog across the street instead, which took about thirty seconds to prepare, something we should have done in the first place instead of wasting time at this hole.
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Michel B.

OK. I'll be the first to admit that it's not real smart to try a new place the first month. But these guys are restaurant veterans, so we thought we'd try. Besides, Danny Meyer, the "Tom Douglas of NYC" instructs us that the key is to try it again after a couple of months to see if it gets better. That's what counts. Well .... The best part of our experience was admiring the interior design. Yep. The owners nailed it and deserve a pat on the back from architecture/restaurant design people ... not from people who eat out for good food and good service. Too bad the uber loud music designed for people under 25 killed the cool vibe created by the design. My wife speculated that they don't want Boomers eating there, so therefore the music that ruins eggs!! Lost Lake has the kind of menu I love. And the food, when it FINALLY gets to you, is good. Really. But our food ... some eggs and toast ... took 45 minutes to arrive. 45 minutes when there were only 3 other tables filled during that hour! And it was delivered by one of those people who appear to be bothered by the fact that you're there ... and not a word of apology about the wait. If you're a Capital Hill groupie and want to talk and drink while you wait forever to get your food and don't give a rip who delivers it and how they behave, then you'll be OK here. But these guys look awful when you can walk 100 feet to the north for a much better experience at Oddfellows.
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Matt T.

Disregard what I said about pedestrian beer selection. Over on the bar side there are probably a dozen (or more) taps. AND they have Fremont Summer Ale (aka: the best beer on Earth).
(4)
Cheri H.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Great atmosphere--feels like it's straight out of Mad Men. Very cozy. The service was friendly and prompt, and the menu is almost exactly the same as 5 Point, so no complaints there! Everything was delicious. I'm so happy to have this awesome place in my neighborhood.
(5)
Katie C.

Quite a different pace from the other bars in this area of capitol hill, in a good way. A great beer selection and nice bartenders. Went there on a Saturday night and sat with four other friends. Love the decor, it was cozy. And after reading the reviews here, it looks like I'll have to stop back for a good ole greasy spoon breakfast.
(4)
Anh Thuy V.

Great place if you're out & hungry in the middle of the night. It's always noisy & crowded, but what do you expect from a decent place that's open at 3am? I enjoyed their food, it's not top notch but you'll leave satisfied. Their service was good & the price is reasonable. No complaints here! 3 stars for the food, an extra star for the service and being open 24 hours.
(4)
Heather J.

I've wanted to try this place since it opened, but I admit many of the less than stellar reviews scared me off. That and of course the lack of free parking in capital hill. Lucky for me though parking is free on Christmas and this is one of the few places that are actually open. I am very thankful to have found it and happy to have enjoyed a delicious Christmas breakfast out. I am very appreciative of the vegetarian options and much enjoyed my tofu/soyrizo juevos rancheros minus cheese and sour cream. The gaucamole was pretty delicious too. My boyfriend enjoyed what is listed as the largest chicken fried steak in the area, at 11 oz. It did look pretty large, and he had to take some to go. While drink prices were high, beer was average priced. I was very happy with my berry flavored beer from backwoods brewing in Carson, Wa. They did seem to have a better than normal beer list. I will definetly be back and I am sure at some point I will encounter the Fri/Sat night 2am mad rush, but I will remember to use the bathroom frequently before I leave the bar as this may be problematic. I'm thankful somebody finally told me there were 2 more bathrooms in the bar area, I was very fearful that a place of this size only had 1 toilet. Server was attentive and did an excellent job. A great start to the day.
(4)
Kimberlee W.

It's not actually the service that's slow. It's the kitchen. It's just too small (and the menu is big!). Our server was great and very apologetic for our hour wait for two sandwiches - they were delicious. Yummy fries! Good food but be prepared to wait for a table and then wait at your table for your food (at peak hours).
(3)
Jordan W.

This inexperience was terrible. When we were finally seated it took the waitress 20 minutes to bring us water. It was then another 15 minutes before we were able to order food. After our food came (fries cold and terrible) my friend's steak and eggs never came. 20 minutes later, and multiple tables being served and having left, my buddy finally got his steak. When it arrived the waitress was not apologetic at all, even to the point of being combative. She gave us incredible attitude and was very non chalant about the fact that we've been here for 1.5 hours. This is my second weekend eating here in a row. Won't happen again. Ever.
(1)
John F.

These guys killed it rock on. hard work first night but seriously good job people.Ramona and Michelle absolutely beautiful as always I am sooooo impressed haters open your own place try for ten minutes to do what these people do the food is top notch the service is cool as f+++ you want quick ihop is around the corner jerk. you want awesome wait your turn :-) these people rocked it btw cody is the cutest cook ever! :-P thanks guys this place is going to be a landmark love you all !!
(5)
Jose A.

Waiters and waitresses are great.... Kitchen is horrible.. Expect to wait for 1 and a half hour to eat. Don't listen to the hostess or host when they say food wait is 30 minutes. It never is less then an hour. The food is ok it reminds me of the cheap diners in vegas. So with that said the price is higher then usual. The food isn't stellar or amazing its just ok good that's it. I come from a town of diners so please believe me that this food is good diner wise but the price and more so the wait makes it not worth coming.
(2)
Andrew M.

SO happy that there is a good 24 hour spot back on Capitol Hill! The space is beautiful, they did a great job of renovating the former sex club into a restaurant. My friends and I have been calling it "Lost Lube". Har. We scored a booth on the bar side and our super friendly server came and took our order. I ordered the Turkey Dip, and my friend ordered the Patty Melt. Both plates came with a mountain of fries that were really tasty. My Turkey Dip was just so/so. The meat was fresh, the sourdough roll was delicious and the gravy/jus was spot on too...it just didn't have a ton of flavor. Not bad, just not crazy impressive. Given their huge menu, I don't anticipate it being an issue for me to find other items that I like though. The Patty Melt my friend ordered looked so good and the marble rye that it came on made my mouth water. We waited for an hour for our food...we started referring to at as "Lost Lunch". Har, again. However, I know that this was merely due to the crazy traffic on their first day and them just having to work out the kinks. The Good: Great space, huge menu, fully stocked bar, awesome/cheap HH menu, reasonable prices, 24hours, really friendly staff!! The Bad: The music was WAY too loud, the kitchen was pretty slow, my lunch was kinda bland (note to self, just don't order the Turkey Dip again) and although this is something that is impossible to avoid on Capitol Hill on Pike/Pine in 2013...it's gonna be a hipster tool haven. Get ready for the constant, endless, onslaught of floppy wool hats, ironic eye-rolls and giant Sally Jesse Raphael eyewear.
(4)
Bernie P.

I have to start off saying - I was super pumped about this place when I heard about it. Love the idea of a 24 hour diner option in my 'hood. So I certainly rushed at my first chance to check this place out. I had walked by a few times, skipped it over because of the wait, which was expected for a new, buzzed about place on the Hill. Ended up grabbing a table Sunday night with a friend around 7:30pm. Love the decor, vibe and music playing. It was busy, but not totally full. The waitstaff seemed pretty frazzled and took a while to even approach us with menus. I loved having all those options there.. but went with the french dip and a cider. Drinks came fast - which was great. However waiting over an hour for 2 sandwiches that i could have literally made myself was not great. The french dip was pretty standard, and a little cold. Basically a pile of meat on a grocery store roll. The fries were OK. I'll come back in a month or so when the kinks are worked out - but I'm certainly not going to wait an hour for basic, boring food. I'm not trying to be overly critical here, but when did it become standard and acceptable for a new restaurant to start out crappy? First impressions are lasting in most people's minds. Seeing as the owners are already in the hospitality industry - there doesn't seem to be much of an excuse. Hopefully they get their act together, I really want to like this place.
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Crezman M.

I really like Lost Lakes. I liked original restaurants like this when they existed, now we have the hipster ones. I still appreciate it. Most of the time, the food is really good. They have a much smaller breakfast, but certaintly very filling, option for under $9.00. I've always found the servers to be super friendly, and to remember who I am. For a while I was going once a week. It's probably not a restaurant everyone will feel comfortable in. It really is hipster Shangrala, but I like the restaurant for what it is and appreciate it being here.
(5)
Shaunessy J.

I can get behind the whole concept of a dinner/lodge and I even like the 24 hr part but the food is mediocre & the atmosphere was loud. We ordered the mushroom burger and the chicken fried steak. The mushroom burger had about 5 tiny mushrooms on it and the fries were way overcooked. The chicken fried steak was fried into oblivion & 15 minutes after we ordered, we were told they were "out of mashed potatoes." Every grilled sandwich I saw come out was burned. We got plenty of drink refills but other than that, it took over 30 minutes for our food and the waiter was very busy talking with friends instead of getting us our check (we waited 15 minutes after our food was cleared). Maybe it's better as a breakfast joint but we won't probably bother going back.
(2)
Elisabeth K.

Most laid back, awesome venue and staff. Portions are huge!
(4)
saucy p.

Burned my finger on the jalapeno poppers. Huge blister.
(1)
JusNik H.

I had very high expectations for this place being that it is five points sister property. I really like the decor and the 70's old school diner feel. but it was extremely loud and it was only 7 am . that was a little off putting, but it is capital hill so i guess. the food was ok. but not great like I had hoped. still you cant beat a pint of mimosa. I'd go back.
(3)
Leonard P.

Boy, this is a tough one. There's a lot to recommend Lost Lake: nice venue, good location, fine atmosphere. The menu is a tad overambitious, but the food is great for what it is, and if you luck in at happy hour, the price is right. It's got beautiful signage, and I'm a sucker for that. And it's open 24 hours, which is a valuable thing if you're an insomniac wastrel like I am. But all that is on one side, and on the other is the fact that the service really is as bad as everyone says it is. Each time I've gone, I've gotten the wrong thing, or the right thing slowly, and corrections are made with a surly attitude if at all. It scuttles what could be a fine addition to the late-night Capitol Hill scene.
(3)
Cynthia P.

Bacon! Crispy bacon! Salty bacon! Delicious bacon! First time here and can you tell that I love the bacon?! Had "The Works" skillet with eggs over medium and the eggs were indeed cooked over medium, over hearty potatoes with bits of crispy bacon, ham, peppers and a litle bit of cheese. Lots of food and delicious. My companion had the Deck Hand which was a bit of everything, sausage, bacon, eggs, hashbrowns and pancakes. It was reported to me that it was all fantastic. Tha atmosphere was crowded and noisy but the waitress kept our coffee flowing. The decor seems 70s - ish. Will definitely be back, especially to try their chicken fried bacon. Oh, did I mention that I love their bacon?!
(5)
Geoffrey R.

You know those tv shows where Gordon Ramsey helps save restaurants? And how he always strips down there menu from like 60 items down to 10 or whatever? I would give this place the same advice. Until you stop getting negative reviews about french fries coming out cold, hashbrowns coming out burnt, condiments missing and whatnot, I wouldn't bother tackling Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, crab cake breakfasts, and pot roast dinners. I had an ok french dip here, but it's clear this place is a mixture of chaos and apathy. Stop by for lunch on a weekday if it's dead and order something risk free. The bar is very nice, and the service has always been of a Capitol hill nature, which I personally like. If you think everyone under 30 is a "hipster" you are in trouble. I would like to see this place stick around. Which they will, regardless. This review, like my very fucking existence, was pointless.
(2)
C M.

Dirty staff... I saw someone wipe their nose and didn't bother washing their hands. The food is 'meh'... They could do so much more with this place.
(1)
William E.

Been here a couple times and always really enjoyed it. The burgers are great and it's a perfect spot after a late night. June was my sever she really made the experience from 4 stars to five. She was welcoming, attentive, kind, and genuine. Will definitely be back.
(5)
M M.

I ordered the open face hot turkey sandwich. It was great REAL sliced roast turkey breast and not mystery meat. The roast turkey, gravy and mashed potatoes with a side of whole cranberry sauce was great. Underneath the turkey and gravy lay two HUGE slices of bread. I thought one slice of bread would have been better. I also would have liked the dish more if it had a combination of dark and white turkey meat in the dish. The food is good. The big negative for this place is that the music is VERY LOUD. Loud music is OK for happy hour but I was in there around lunch time! I couldn't hear myself think in the place. Overall, though, I thought the restaurant had good food and good service.
(3)
Christopher B.

It took forever to get the Cuban sandwich(25 min). When it came it was missing some of the fillings and tasted so-so. The place wasn't even crowded and there seemed to be plenty of staff on hand so I can't understand how it could take that long to turn out food. Perhaps I underestimate how much time and effort it takes for a hipster to look disinterested.
(2)
John C.

The vodka soda I got last night was great. The pancakes I got this morning were scorched, but then so were my mom's pancakes. No salt or pepper in the counters by the window, but that wasn't a problem for my meal. Copious amount of hot sauce, though, if you're into using it. Waitstaff both times was friendly and prompt so I left a tip.
(3)
Miss Y.

we live in the heart of capital hill so its been a fun trying out all the new restaurants opening up in the area, especially being a huge fan of food!! But Lost Lake lost us after making 2 attempts to dine there. 1st attempt: we waited 25 mins for table which is normal on busy sunday, but then was told after we sat that the wait on food was another 30 mins. it would have been nice if they let the customers know about the food wait time while waiting for a table. 2nd attempt: it was a Tuesday night and the restaurant was only half full. we sat on the counter for 7+ mins with no service. few of the staff behind the counter looked bored and pissed. they looked at us but didn't' bother to say hello or even bring a glass of water. my boyfriends gets hungry and have food craving like a pregnant women in the middle of the night so he was very excited about Lost Lake. but it will be at least another 6 months for 3rd attempt...maybe.
(1)
Ashley K.

Decent burgers and beer. Just about what you'd expect. Gotta say though, on that hot day, the best thing about it was the giant fan they had at the door.
(3)
D C.

Went in for breakfast on a Thurs around 9 am - didn't look too crowded. Took over 40 minutes to get our food, not just us but all the others around us. Did someone not show up for work? Staff finally apologized, but seemed grumpy in general. Then the food - very so-so! Everything considered, hard to know how this can fly. With so much competition on the hill, good food and promptness should be a given. Sorry - won't go back.
(2)
Tom C.

Very cool place - apparently its 5 Point Cafe clone - same owner same menu.
(4)
David T.

Food was ok, nothing to brag about. Pancakes, bacon and scrambled eggs took more than hour to make! "Kitchen was slammed." Sure it was... Server was polite but not helpful. Would not recommend for brunch.
(2)
Briana T.

I'm noticing much of the same in respects to complaints with this place. I went on a Friday night around 11:30PM, so I anticipated it being busy. That's expected since it's a new business and it is the ONLY such place on the hill. It took over an hour for our food to arrive. When I got my burger, the bun was stale and the fries were cold. Our waitress was almost nonexistent, as I think she maybe came by our table twice, once to take our order and once to drop off the check. I understand it's a new business and there's always a few kinks to work out, so I am not going to say it's going to always be so lackluster.I do think though that a new business should not be giving out stale burger buns on a burger that costs over $10. It's definitely a great restaurant idea and I think with a few changes, this place could do really well. I will definitely try to give it another chance.
(2)
Tony H.

It's basically the 5 Point, but cleaner, brighter, and on the hill. It loses some of its charm as a result, but I love that it's open 24 hours and is mere blocks from my apartment (for now anyway). Food and drinks are the same as the 5 Point, and there's not a damn thing wrong with that. We were seated quickly on Friday night (the second or third day they were open) and we were warned the food might take a little while, but that's to be expected for a new restaurant. Food was great and the drinks were strong. I'll be coming here often in the next few weeks before I move. And I may even go out of my way to come here from time to time, whatever neighborhood I end up in.
(5)
N M.

I'm going give them three stars, and not lower, because they Just opened a couple days ago. So I am sure there are bugs they need to work out. But there were a few things disappointing at a recent visit. First, it took almost 20 minutes before our order was even taken. Then at least 45 minutes before our food came. It was simple breakfast food. Secondly, much of our orders were wrong. What was disappointing, was when this was all pointed out to our waitress, she just kind of shrugged her shoulders and said she was sorry. And then handed us the check for the full amount. It would have gone a long way had she been willing to discount the total bill for our inconvenience. This place was very crowded, they need to figure out restrooms that keep people from having to stand in line for several minutes. I will give them another try, if things improve, I will raise my star rating.
(3)
Monty M.

Went with a local on recommendation. Atmosphere is cabin/lodge style Pacific Northwest with counter leather stools and booths/tables. Menu is diverse offering breakfast and sandwiches. Had burgers, which were cooked as ordered. Lettuce and tomatoes served with them were fresh and tasty, although I ate separate from burger. 2 slices of bacon covered burger overcooked slightly but didn't crumble into a problem item. Was able to accommodate gluten free bun which stood up well to the burger. I can honestly say it was one of best burgers I have had in long time. Accompanying fries were plentiful and well seasoned and quite tasty. We also had a Cobb salad loaded with ingredients that filled plate. All was fresh and tasty. Spied other tables as well and can generally say that the portions are very generous. Coffee was good, although not outstanding for Seattle. I gave it 4 stars as the Service was inconsistent; attentive at times, then could hardly waive waiter down when needed something's. I would like to go back for breakfast and see how that turns out. You will get your money's worth here. I don't think you will be disappointed.
(4)
sam l.

Hello fellow asian.I come to you hungry and wanting some food but you decided to ignore us and serve your hipster friends that just got off their bartending gig. No, I don't mind that you serve them for when we got here five minutes before them. Go right on ahead...because at the end of the day you pay your rent with my tip money.
(1)
Chase B.

The food is great, the service was stellar, drink selection is awesome! I love the ambiance and decor. I had the reuben and it was perfect. Thanks for being great, and for being open 24 hours on the hill!
(5)
Margaret S.

Came here for the first time for dinner with a few of my friends. Its was a Thursday night and not too busy in the dining area. I'm going to assume the servers work within the bar area as well as the dining area because the service was unbelievable slow!! Someone finally came buy to get our drink order after 15 mins of being seated. I had to flag someone down to eventually get our order in otherwise we might of never eaten. I ordered the french dip which normally you cant really go wrong with. Well that was a mistake. The meat was so dry and tough is was terrible! and the au jus was incredibly salty. If i wasnt starving from waiting so long for the food to arrive I would have just sent it back but I was concerned I'd get my food when my friends were finished. The only good on the plate was the side salad. My husband had a burger which he said was meh. My other friend had the goat cheese scramble and barely even consumed 1/4 the plate as it wasnt good. Overall, id come here for the cider's on tap but never again for food. Was such a waste of time and money.
(2)
Maurice M.

Today was my first visit there. I was driving around looking for something to eat and wherever the first parking spot opened close would be the spot. It turned out to be Lost Lake Cafe which I've driven by many times but never stopped. Typical diner interior and immediately I thought, okay outside of Charlie's and with The Broadway Grill closed. They must be attempting fill a niche. I ordered breakfast at 4 pm forgetting that IHOP was nearby or at least I think it's still there. I ordered eggs over easy. They came way over medium instead. I never quite understand why a plate of lukewarm pancakes always are served with "cold" syrup and "cold butter". Novel idea I guess to warm those up or keep them at room temperature. Tends to defeat the purpose. My server Nick was very pleasant. Screaming, annoying child with her Dad sitting behind me. When will restaurants start to just ban children period, LOL. They weren't very busy but seem to be a bit hurried regardless. The highlights were the parking spot right out front and the server/service. Will I go again? Maybe, I guess the next time that, I am hungry and the parking out front is open.
(2)
Gabriel S.

The place was too loud, and wasn't even that busy the morning we were there for brunch. They messed up 3 of our 8 orders (including greater than a 15 minute delay for the meal of a kid at our table), and the food, while fine, was nothing special. Not impressed. Good coffee, though. With Oddfellows two doors down, the only reason I can think of to go to Lost Lake is because it's 3am and I'm in need of grease.
(2)
Anonymous K.

Like many others, I've attempted LL more than once with the hopes of better food and service. Still just as disappointing. Giving up on it, and will not be going there again.
(1)
Triston O.

Service is extremely slow. I've had two miserable experiences here. If you've got a couple hours and don't mind eating cold over-priced food. THIS IS THE PLACE!!
(1)
Bumble B.

I really can't give this place any stars because when we went there very, very late/early today, they weren't serving because the power had gone out. There were a lot of people inside sitting by candlelight but one of the employees was outside sitting on her ass smoking a cigarette and kind of rudely told us that they weren't serving due to the power outage. If she would have been nice about it, I don't even think I would be writing this review. I imagine that the people inside were probably there before the power went out, but the employee could have let us in to at least get a soda, some cereal, yogurt, tea, SOMETHING! I think the thing that really upset me was that my husband and I spent nearly an hour trying to find somewhere to go that late/early. We are tired of the usual suspects so wanted to try somewhere new. I wish I could say I tried the place and loved it but alas it was not meant to be. I would probably go back and try again with the hopes that the employees aren't as rude as this chick was.
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John B.

Been here a few times. All of the food I've gotten has been great! Although, be prepared to wait a while to see the waiter. Seems pretty busy each time, causing the waiters to forget about your table from time to time. Other than that, delicious food that's worth the wait!
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Matthew w.

Hey Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge... Epic Fail. It was our 6th anniversary...you refused to seat us at a booth (though there were several open), you screwed up the drink order and the food order. you spilled water on my head and didn't apologize... you were snarky in a bad way...and the food was at best mediocre. Oh, and sending the bus boy over to deep clean the table on either side of us as we were trying to eat was cute. message received... you don't like your customers. gotcha. go to hell.
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Chad S.

I was told this place was the bomb, but I am not convinced. I went in at 10 pm by myself, and my server had as much personality as my belly button lint. She seemed so bothered by having to take my order. After I got my food, in ever saw her again until she dropped off the check. Food was average. Ehhh
(3)
Bamf A.

The food is good. The servers are always nice. I don't really have anything bad to say about this restaurant. I got the corn beef hash last time I went and it was good, under seasoned but I'm fully capable of fixing that. They don't have my favorite hot sauces but they have some & they were okay. This super nice guy sitting at a table next to me offered me a bite of his Vegan Hash and it was pretty good.. definitely in need of some salt and pepper love but small diced tomatoes and other good veggies, I think next time I'll get that but add bacon & cheese. I got their eggs benedict once and I was happy with the hollandaise. Not thrilled, but it was good, and I'm a really tough hollandaise critic. Their Bloody Mary is decent & their Mamosas are in a big glass, which makes me happy because a champagne flute is just never enough. I really want to try their Poutine and their cheese curds but I'm always in breakfast mode when I go to diners, but one day I will. I'll go back it's one of my favorite diners, second only to Beth's.
(3)
Jasmin J.

I was excited to try this place and we were seated right away on a Sunday evening. . Love the decor and atmosphere. . fun, old school lodge feeling. Good attentive service in the first 5-10 minutes then it got bad. We ordered chili and salads as starters. . .time started ticking by, couldn't get the servers attention. Started seeing tables seated after us get their food.. 40 minutes in, another person brings the starters. . .1 minute later our entrees arrive. Not one acknowledgement of the long delay. After all that - food was disappointing. Very mediocre at best, e.g. peppers on my Philly Cheesesteak sandwich weren't even cooked. Really wanted to like this place. . .don't think I'll be back.
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Ochonueve R.

My wife and I tried this place out yesterday and had a great time. The decor is really nice and although the tables are close together, it is an extremely friendly and comfortable space. Everyone gets into their conversations and it is a great atmosphere, so you don't feel like you are being overheard. The food is wonderful and you get large portions. The waitstaff were affable and did a great job considering how busy they were. Sometimes in Capitol Hill you worry about the hipster bullshit and people being rude but there is none of that here. Everyone is extremely friendly. Would definitely go back. Keep up the good work. Love this place!
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Jim M.

This place is always busy. I like the really dark bar adjacent to the 24 hour diner-style restaurant. My waitress was casual, but attentive, friendly, but not intrusive. The ambiance fits perfectly with the neighborhood scene. There is a vitality to the bustle and hum in the restaurant area, open, unpretentious, and contented. Highly recommended for people who've been there, done that, just need a good place to go grab some food, maybe meet old friends or new ones.
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Marnie D.

This place is a rad addition to Cap Hill. With all the drinking that's available in this neighborhood, a 24 hour diner was needed! Happy hour was a delicious bargain, and it was very busy, but service was awesome and quick. I will definitely be back. And people who gave them poor reviews on their first operating day are what I like to call "obliviots". Let them work out the kinks before you get all judgy on the Internet. This place is going to be successful!
(5)
Rebecca B.

Wanna have a good time? Go see Natalie the bartender around 8am Saturday morning! Great service. Great drinks. Xo!
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Simon G.

Just back from our first visit (of many more to come) to the Lost Lake Lounge. I wish them all the success in the world....great menu and what we ordered tasted great (happy hour bargains!)....great staff...a comfortable space to hang out in...!! Great bar with great bar food... Nuff said!! 10 out of 10
(5)
Gordon B.

Amanda was a rude server. We were trying to be polite and she said literally " You don't have to use my name more than once". Awkward . Lost my appetite there are a lot of choices on Pine with late night food AND thoughtful service.
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Janice B.

What a treat! I am a fan of the 5 Point Cafe so decided to try the sister, Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge! I brought a friend here for her birthday, had drinks, and ordered the Poutine as an appetizer! OMG! Does it get any better than this? Melt in your mouth cheese and gravy over hand-cut fries. Worth the hour drive from North Bend! My friend ordered a bacon cheeseburger and I had the Reuben sandwich - we ate like we were starving! :) We were pretty full after this, but we had to try the dessert. My friend was full and said she was only going to have a bite of the pie. A bite turned into her eating 1/2 the pie (it was a slice of the Butterscotch) slice. Fantastic and we were happy! Love the enthusiastic and friendly service. Our server's name was Toni - she was mildly sassy and pleasant! The only thing I thought was odd is that they charged me 50 cents for mayonnaise. Really now? I asked Toni why that was, and, without explanation, offered to remove it from the bill! We haven't stop talking about this great meal! Can't wait to come back in July!!
(5)
LT S.

Used to love this place. Service in the bar tonight was horrible. Too many other great options to waste the time.
(2)
Ross P.

I definitely get where all the negative complaints are coming from since I struggled with a few service points myself--not getting enough coffee/water refills, our server not noticing that we didn't have silverware even though he delivered the food--but I have to say that the 24/7ness and ambience of this place totally outweighed the average service. This is definitely a situation where you should want to be there and can tolerate or even expect a slip-up or two as you enjoy quality diner food and/or drinks...at ANY time of the day. If the options are to either chill and have a good time or get excessively pissed off about the state of American hospitality, I'll take the former.
(4)
Jason F.

I was eager to try this new hot spot with a friend last night. Well... the decor and overall vibe are working, and that's about it. Great balance of funky, cool, and kitch decor. Unfortunately, the place seemed woefully understaffed and my guess is that the bar side is getting the majority of the staff's attention leaving the diner side to sit and wait. We arrived at 7:00pm on a Tuesday night and the place was packed. The only seating was at the counter. We waited a GOOD 10 minutes before anyone really acknowledged us. And then, upon ordering (fried chicken) we waited, and waited, and waited. We FINALLY got our food at 8:25pm. For fried chicken. I will say, the staff behind the counter was very friendly and did seem empathetic to our plight, even offering us on-the-house beverages for our trouble (which we declined). We noticed at least one table of patrons get up and leave due to poor service while we were there so I've got to assume there were others. When the food arrived it was plentiful and tasty, but certainly not worth the nearly 90-minute wait. Again, staff was very nice and apologetic, even cutting us a break on the bill. I do hope management can work out the kinks because they've got a good concept going and Cap Hill can use this sort of establishment. But they really need to decide if they want to be a bar, or a diner. Because I'm hot sure they can be both.
(2)
Hanna K.

Came in after the bars closed looking for some late night breakfast. Got seated right away for a group of 5 which was great. Order was taken promptly. All looked good to this point. Then 30 min came, 45 min, at about 55 min we were told ours was up next. Funny since people seated after us were already well into their similar meals, one group had already come and gone. Took about an hour and ten min to get our food, Finally! Food was greasy and just what you would expect. bacon is great, so was the sausage patty. My eggs were great, my friends over easy eggs were hard though. Hashbrowns were warm and fairly under cooked. Overall, would not come back due to the wait and then just ok food.
(2)
Laura Z.

tasty food in a great location!!
(4)
marshall r.

I've been eating here at least once a week for a few months now and the food has been great 99% of the time. It's difficult to run a 24 hour diner and keep everything perfect all of the time but I'm super happy that this restaurant is here! Please keep it up!
(4)
T D.

I've been wanting to check this place out ever since it opened a couple months ago--but it's been so crowded! When I finally made it there last weekend, I know why it's so crowded all the time. It has such fun atmosphere and the service is great! The second we walked in, we were approached and when we sat down, numerous workers checked in on us--amazing service (which is kind of hard to find in Capitol Hill). We only tried the tator tots (which were yummy!) and had a couple beers, but I defintiely want to come back and try the meat-substitute options!
(4)
Jen U.

First off, I've never written a yelp review, but feel this place deserves it. I read the reviews before going in, and they were kind of all over the place so I wasn't sure what to expect. It being a diner, the food was definitely a higher quality than I expected. I had a fantastic scramble with avocado and cilantro (great veggie options, btw), and my server was amazing. She was friendly, helpful, and spent time with me to help me sort thru the multitude of options on the menu, even though I could tell she was completely slammed (it was a Saturday morning, after all). The food even came out pretty quickly, even though the place was packed. I feel like there aren't a lot of breakfast spots you can go to on the weekend and get your meal in under 30 minutes. The decor was super cool, a very modern take on a mid century theme. The bar was cozy, and the fire place seating area is going to be a go-to come winter.
(5)
Kevin L.

This place sucks. The decor and vibe weren't anything special. We waited over an hour to get our food and when it did finally show they messed up all of our "special" requests. To get the stuff we originally asked for it took another half hour while our food got cold. The food was nothing to rave about either. I don't have a problem waiting if the food is going to be amazing but that definitely wasn't the case. The wait staff really could care less about us and were as awkward as you can get. I guess you can't expect too much from a bunch of middle aged hipsters working at a diner though. Maybe spend less time on your electronic dance music career and more time providing good service if you want a decent tip. It really sucks because I had been looking forward to this place for awhile now.
(1)
Mavrikari A.

We happened here late afternoon when no other restaurants were serving lunch. Glad we did! My daughter and I split the fried chicken and it was very good, along with the mashed potatoes. (I love fried chicken, so this is high praise!). Our waiter was attentive, helpful and gracious. It has a cute retro vibe, very laid back. It was one of the best meals we had on our visit to Seattle.
(4)
Courtnee P.

Waited an hour for our order given at 9:15 at night. Bill came long before food due to 'staff changeover', included nickel and dimeing on dipping sauces for fries and tots. After waiting for 30 minutes I asked how much longer food would be, pointing at the bill and stating I wouldn't pay it until I was fed. Server cited another 15 minutes (was actually another 30) and ignored us for the rest of the night. Staff was busy and running around but seems completely oblivious to how ridiculously long the wait is, communication about it was terrible, food was unimpressive. Manager finally asked how we were halfway through our meal and we told him about our experience. Made a big show about tearing up our bill, then only took off 25% for an awful first impression - it wasn't enough to make up for it. I hope they get their shit together, but for now go to the food trucks outside for better food, better service and a 5 minute wait.
(2)
Jen F.

My husband and I went here on opening day. We had a good dinner. It really didn't take long to get a seat. For being the first day our food came out pretty quickly. My husband didn't like his meal (French dip) but I enjoyed mine (vegetarian Ruben). The wait staff was frazzled as to be expected on opening day. But our service was pretty quick. Overall I would have given that visit 4 stars. Fast forward to this last Saturday. We go there for breakfast and only wait about 15 minutes for a table. But when we get to our table it is in the bar. We were sitting at the bar right next to the station where a guy was throwing away all of the gross leftover food on people's plates in to the garbage. The bartender took our order and he was very nice. Someone who I think was the bar manager kept dropping the f bomb over and over. Now I realize we were on the bar side of this place. I am not a prude and say the f word myself on the daily. But I feel that when you are at work with a ton of customers not even half a foot away you can keep some level of professionalism. She was just super loud and annoying. We waited over 1 hour for our food as many others have stated in their reviews. When we got our food my hash browns were so burned I couldn't eat them. My poached eggs on my veggie eggs benedict were so runny that it was gross. I tasted a bite of my husbands French toast and it tasted like the grill hadn't been cleaned at all. It had a nasty burnt taste to it. This was all for $38 with a tip. I will not be back here. I felt totally ripped off and we both had (to keep it mild) some major digestive issues after eating there. Do yourself a favor and go to Linda's.
(1)
Diana C.

I had really been excited about lost lake since I go out in cap hill a lot. I have been here twice now and while the food is decent, it has been pretty disappointing overall. The menu is pretty extensive and I especially like that they have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options and meat substitutes. The first time I went was around 2pm on a Monday. I was with two others and even though there was less than 10 people in the entire restaurant, it took well over 30 mins together our food. The second time I went was on a Sunday morning around noon which was understandably very busy. For our group of 4 we waited nearly an hour for a seat and then another full hour for our food. People who had been seated before we even put our names down for a table didnt get their food until we had already been seated. I understand Sunday brunch can get pretty busy but the wait was just outrageous. Not worth it.
(3)
Meghan d.

The people who work here are big big a-holes. On my 3rd time here, I timed how long it would take for someone to greet me. 8 minutes later, I flagged someone down, got ignored, and left.
(2)
Mike H.

After they took our order, we waited over an hour and 20 minutes with still nothing so we walked. Booo!
(1)
Jedward T.

Wow, after being away from Washington for a year I've come back to a plethora of new places to eat around Seattle. A certain stand out thus far is definetly Lost Lake! Not a they open 24/7 but they serve delicious breakfast plates 'round the clock. I went in with three friends and we ordered food all across the menu. I went for the goat cheese scramble and in one word, tasty! I really enjoyed the smashed Yukon potatoes as opposed to another side of greasy hash browns that you can find anywhere. While there a friend ordered the fried chicken and waffles, yum. The only disappointing thing about our time here was that we missed happy hour. They have an impressive breakfast happ hour from 6-9am and and again at 4-6pm with $2.50 cheeseburgers with fries. Can't beat it anywhere.
(5)
M. V.

Decent beer and great food! My wife and I came in on a Thursday morning and everyone had a smile on their face. Very warm and inviting. Would come back again.
(4)
M C.

I was skeptical after reading all the bad reviews on the service at this place, but I'm glad I went anyway. Our waitress was great... very sweet and attentive. Plus, the food was quite tasty. I didn't have high expectations, just looking for decent diner food. I had the turkey melt with onion rings - all delicious. I would be hesitant to attempt coming here for brunch on a weekend and battling the crowds, but I bet the breakfast is great. I will definitely be coming back.
(4)
A B.

Horrible service, par food. While I love their sister restaurant (5 Point), Lost Lake opted to employ a bunch of substandard hipster elitist servers who don't even know their own menu. I had to actually grab a menu and show it to my server before he would go back to the kitchen to get my order fixed. He acted as if he was doing me a giant favor.. I'm sorry, I just want what I paid for. Another gem was the girl standing at the counter rolling silverware. We asked for jam, and instead of reaching 2 feet to grab some from the fridge, she said, "I'll tell your server." Nice teamwork, way to put the customer first! Hope you enjoyed your 5% tip - you deserved far less. Lost Lake: lost a customer. Get some waitstaff with actual service skill (and personality) and maybe we will be back.
(1)
Painted Lady X.

Tried this place for the first time last weekend with my boyfriend. Ordered a strawberry milkshake (delish, just the right amount of sweet), The Mess (excellent!) and the Eggs Florentine. I'm a huge eggs Benedict enthusiast and rather judgmental. The Hollandaise sauce was great, a tad tangy and very light. I commend them for not drowning my dish in the sauce. I can only fault the dish for the eggs - the yokes were slightly over-done. Next time I'll be sure to request them soft.
(4)
Amber F.

I had been waiting for this place to open for a while, and now I'm just disappointed. Maybe I'll try again in 6 months or so to see if they've managed to get it together. The good: I'm a sucker for the decor, especially in the bar area. And the guy who (finally!) took our order and brought our food out was clearly working his ass off. The bad: So much. There was decent wait, but nothing too outrageous for Saturday brunch on the hill, but somewhere around 1/4 to a 1/3 of the tables were empty. Once we were seated in the bar, we noticed that because the door to the bar was open people were just wandering in and seating themselves at the open tables. Employees clearly noticed this and just stood around and did nothing. At the very least they should put a sign up telling people to see a host to be seated. We were sitting for at least 15 minutes before anyone even came by to bring us water or take a drink order. By that time we were ready to order food too, but were told someone else would be by to do that. Same thing when we got our drinks 10 minutes later. (A really bland, watery bloody mary, by the way.) 15 minutes later the above mentioned guy working his ass off finally got to us. I'd be more understanding, but there were 3 girls just standing behind the bar chatting with each other, avoiding eye contact with customers. Service in Seattle isn't always the best, especially on Capitol Hill, but this was by far the worst service I've ever received even by those standards. And I felt bad for the poor guy doing all the work while so many people stood by and did nothing. We actually made a little game out of seeing how long it would take for them to do some actual work. And then to make eye contact with someone not on staff. They clearly need more structure/leadership to make sure everyone is doing their part. A half hour, maybe 45 minutes later we got our food. I'd rate it fair to poor. I didn't like the huevos rancheros at all, but I'll take the blame for that as I was confused and disappointed that it came out on soft flour tortillas. That seems weird to me, but it is clearly written on the menu (I grabbed one to check) and I just glossed over it when I read it the first time. My girlfriend's hash was ok, but pretty burnt. All in all it took us almost 2 1/2 hours for the whole ordeal with sub-par food and awful service. I really wanted to like this place, but as is, I just can't.
(1)
James R.

I'll stick to their "Close Cousin", The 5 Points Cafe down in Belltown! Half empty dining room and it still took 45 minutes to get bacon & eggs. The Bacon was so underdone, part of it was raw. Front of the house was ok, but the back end was not putting out the food. The Happy Hour menu and 24 hour service are the only two things going for this location. I'll gladly continue to drive to Belltown and go to The 5 Points. The parking is easier, the food is better, the service is faster and you don't trip over a hipster or hear any screaming babies every five feet!
(2)
Julia H.

As a mom of twin toddlers, I am always on the search for family friendly restaurants. Lost Lake was great for kids. They brought the twins crayons, play doh and bubbles to entertain them. Also the tator tots were a hit. And the happy hour menu is great, $2 for a burger and fries.
(4)
Michael H.

Great food and service. Love the atmosphere. Milkshakes are highly recommended. People are right that it can take a while at peak times, but the food is definitely worth it.
(4)
Mark T.

Mediocre food, bad service. Too bad; could be an awesome place with a 60s vibe down to the wood paneling and Mid century modern lighting.
(2)
AndrÃ© L.

We came here for lunch and we found it as We passed by it. We are on holiday from Denmark, and this diner just captured the way that we had imagined a diner would be. The service was very good, as we did not know any of the beer, so the waitress offered some tastings, so we decide what we wanted from that. We both had burgers, which were really good. The deco of the place is fantastic.
(5)
Jack H.

Within the last week or two, I've managed to eat here three times. The staff has been super friendly/ accommodating and the food fairly good. Also, the happy hour food prices are extremely reasonable. Moreover, since my eating companion was over the age of 60, we received a 15% discount on our bill. Unlike other reviewers, I wasn't looking for any negatives; however, I did notice the lack of climate control. When it becomes crowded, this place is exceedingly HOT! Let's hope management installs several ceiling fans or some kind of system to bring the temperature down. Have a great day/ evening! Peace 8-) "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." By Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
(3)
Emma F.

Great breakfast choice on the hill. Typical diner food done well. Beats the shit out of ihop!
(5)
Sara L.

We stopped in here for dinner after a long day touring and walking. The staff were very friendly and the beer selection big for a diner. The food was decent but not great. I had the fried chicken and really enjoyed it until I got to the center where it was cold. Being dark, I wasn't sure it it was cooked through so I sent it back. The server was very friendly about it though. They serve breakfast 24 hours which was good for our preschooler who was with us. Not the best kid friendly restaurant I'm sure but this made it enjoyable for her.
(4)
Nathan M.

5 stars for the 1970s ish decor and light fixtures and 24 hour service! 4 stars for the food. It's very good all around and a refreshing presence in the yuppifying of Cap Hill. 2 stars for the value. Well executed diner fare is going to send you into the teens. This place is not affordable in the traditional sense. 1 star for the lack of milkshakes during the late night menu. Someone told us that it's because they get too backed up with orders for them. It's counter intuitive to me when a business discontinues a product because demand for it is too high. I would say raise the price in order to reduce the quantity demanded during peak times or purchase more equipment meet that demand. When I am wishing to cap off an evening on the Hill, diner food and a shake is often what the doctor orders. Unfortunately, this 24 hour gem can't do it all.
(2)
Kshusha K.

After 12 hours at work, late night I ended up here. Before placing the order I wanted to use the washroom. Bartender in the diner pointed the way mentioning the bar. In a few steps I was stopped by security guy, who asked my id. I said, that I go to the restroom. With commanding voice he started telling me the rules. I was not in the mood to listen all of that. It's an absurd: I look 21+, I just want to use the restroom, and the way he was talking was bossy and not nice. So, I rolled my eyes, turned around and walked away. While I was walking to the diner he registered something in my fingers expressions , that he considered as I flipped him off. So, the guy chased me up to the sit, started to scream (short version): "How disrespectful!... Who do you think you are? ... Get the fuck out of MY place!... Or I call the police!" o_O Wow. Dear Mr. Owner If you like the power so much, so you boss everybody around, maybe you should get a job, where it would be appreciated, for example, in military or in jail, because with this customer service you'll need a new job in near future. If you can't handle difficult customers or conflict situations, maybe it's a good idea to hire someone professional, who won't lose the face. Yes, I was not an example of perfect politeness, but abuse from my side should be proved. Meanwhile, you yelled with swearing at young women a front of everybody and put her out the door at 2am. Bravo! I left, and left for good. The only thing I regret is that I haven't flipped him off like I mean it. P.S.: Other day I had a vegan hash there. No taste. Even ketchup and salsa didn't rescue the dish. Good luck.
(1)
Brian L.

Eggs Benedict served with overdone eggs and no hollandaise sauce is not acceptable. I had to get my order to go, but it was not a good foray to the Lost Lake. I really wanted to like this place, the interior feels like a David Lynch or Quentin Tarantino film. But literally nothing burns my piss more than overdone poached eggs when it comes to breakfast. Why is it so hard for people to get right? It's on the menu, surely many people order it, so surely you must have a lot of opportunity to get it right. And if it IS on the menu, you should be able to make it. If not, just don't have it on the menu. It wasn't even busy, it was early on a Sunday morning. And no hollandaise? Unforgivable.
(1)
Angelica M.

I would get a better breakfast off the breakfast menu at McDonalds. I get that it's an easy going ambiance and diner, but the food needs to be somewhat edible. Quality and taste barely deserve 1 star, but the 2 gentlemen that helped me were nice so an extra star for you guys. But really, never again.
(2)
Matthew B.

I've been here a few times now and most of the time I regret going afterward because either the service is bad, the food bad, or both. The meatloaf and seasonal vegetables has been consistently good, though. I like the lodgy decor.
(3)
Chris J.

Seattle does not do breakfast very well, especially on the weekend. Coffee and a pastry may be ok in France but when you need fuel for a day of cycling, you need protein. Lots of places on Capitol Hill are open by 7 or 8 am, but they don't serve a complete menu until 9. Downtown is even worse. Hence my happiness at finding Lost Lake. A divey place in a divey block that hasn't changed much in physical appearance in the last 30 years (though I'm sure rents have gone way up recently with the influx of Googlites and Amazonians. Lost Lake serves food 24/7. They serve massive omelettes, three eggs each, and these delicious smashed potatoes (yukon golds baked first, then smashed and grilled). Caffe Vita coffee served as it should be (strong). Pleasant service and frequent coffee refills, plus gluten free bread if you ask. If you're in the mood to wake and bake, you can also have a breakfast cocktail.
(4)
Monique F.

Its exactly what you expect for a 24 hour diner Nice atmosphere Good Burgers our waiter was nice but a lil slow paced
(4)
Marc M.

I've been here twice for breakfast and loved their food each time. First time was the chicken fried steak which was awesome. One of the better ones I've had in the greater Seattle area and the second time I ordered the French Toast which was solid, but not spectacular. One thing I like is how they focus on making classic, quality meals without trying to get all fancy or adding in unnecessary variations to what already works. Just give me a big plate of good food and I'm a happy camper. Service here during each of my visits was above average with a slight deduction for wait times between stops for drink refills and stuff like that and I say slight deduction because odds are you are here to hang out and chat with friends just as much as you are here to eat your food so it's nice they give you some space although a little more attention might be nice. So far, I haven't had to wait to be seated although I haven't been here during any of the peak times. From what I understand, it can get pretty crowded both during the prime breakfast hours as well as late nights on the weekend. For the best dining experience here, make sure to plan ahead, bring a healthy appetite and a little bit of patience, and everything will be just fine.
(4)
Amber B.

Very good hangover food. Very good still drunk food. Could use more milkshake flavors. Appreciated the vegan options. Service to take the order was snail level but food came out at lightening speed. Will be back. Preferably at 4 am when somebody suggests Beth's and I shoot them down.
(3)
Kaycee G.

I went here for the first time last week with a friend for a late lunch. I ordered biscuits & gravy with an app of fried pickles and a OJ with vodka. everything I had was delicious and very well seasoned. service was also nice, and the decor is very rustic/hipster. the only negative was a small group of 20 somethings talking so loudly in front of us that I couldn't hear my friend just across the table, but that's not really the restaurant's fault. I'd go here again!
(4)
Tim C.

I came with some friends for dinner on a weekend, and we were pleasantly surprised. I ordered the BBQ Burger with fries and my wife ordered the breakfast egg and cheese sandwich. First off, she was grateful that they serve breakfast all day long! My burger had lettuce, tomato, bacon, an onion ring, and BBQ sauce. It had decent flavor, and all the ingredients came together nicely. My fries were half crispy and half soggy, which was a little disappointing. My wife's sandwich was standard. Egg and cheese on an English muffin. She wasn't able to eat a runny egg, so she ordered her egg medium well. When it came out, it was still too runny on the inside, so she told our waitress about it, and she quickly saw to it that a new sandwich was made. The service was probably the most surprising part of the meal. A lot of the reviews mentioned bad service, but we had excellent service from our waitress. Not only did she quickly correct my wife's sandwich, she was super helpful in answering our questions and making arrangements for our preferences. One of my friends even changed a part of her order after she ordered, and it was no big deal. So, contrary to other reviewers, we experienced superb service. The ambience is a little dark and divey with a diner feel, but I think that's what they are going for. The bathroom was a little off putting considering it's a relatively new establishment. While the food was not out of this world, the service made for a pleasant experience.
(4)
Adam W.

Sometimes awesome, sometimes "meh". It's a 24 hour diner though so good on ya. Service is usually friendly but the kitchen is slow as a fuck. Go here if you're drunk and have a lot of time on your hands. Keeping it real its 3 star cheap diner food and service to match. I will always return here because of that.
(3)
Lisa U.

I don't know what beer it was on tap, but my friend got me a beer (that was recommended by the bartender for goers who aren't typically beer drinkers) and it was delicious. Very light, crisp, and refreshing. If anyone knows what it's called, please share :)
(4)
Kim V.

Great food and service!! Bf and I came during brunch on a busy, sunny Saturday morning and was surprisingly seated right away. The bartender greeted us and took our order immediately and it only was a few minutes before we got our drinks and food, which were both delicious! My mac and cheese was topped with veggies and prosciutto and was killer. Washed it down with a brass monkey (rainier beer and oj). What was most appreciated was the service- when we got our food we were asked how it was, and as we were finishing our meal we were asked if we wanted anything else and again were asked if everything was ok -- why is this a surprise to me? Because lately it seems like most places just want to crank out food, take our money, and shuffle us out so the next people can sit down. Both my boyfriend and I were happy and full when we left and we will totally be back again.
(5)
Lulu R.

I don't know why this has bad reviews? Grew up on Capitol Hill and this place has been around since I've been 21 and I've had no complaints. I feel that yuppies are the only types of people to complain about what is supposed to be a 24 hour drunk food/hangover diner/bar. The bartenders are always super sweet to me, and of course it's going to take a minute to be served or helped because they're always busy. I hate people who expect instant gratification and people who don't respect others in customer service. Get out of my neighborhood, and out of Lost Lake; and go to a 5star diner if you're expecting excellent food. Even though the food is good to me? I always get veggie BLT's and they are delicious. I also get jaeger bombs "dirty" because they don't have drop shot glasses because their shot glasses are too big(I wouldn't imagine anyone complaining about a double shot). I always try to take my friends from out of town here. This place and Linda's have always given me the classic Capitol Hill vibe that I want others to feel. Sorry that this doesn't please the appetite/pallets of the new influx of Amazon workers and rich East Siders. To me, their reviews should just be kept in the dustbin.
(5)
Kylie B.

Decent food, but for what you get it seems a little pricey, or maybe I'm just used to Oregon prices.... The service could definitely be improved. Even as I was trying to order my food, my server kept cutting me off with "Okay" "okay"... and swiftly walked away. She didn't speak much and didn't care to be there. I think you should understand restaurants get busy... Especially for breakfast... Good service goes a long way. I'll definitely give it another shot, but I feel things could be improved.
(3)
Sarah M.

Open 24 hours? Even if I never want their savory bread pudding at 3am, it's cool to know that's an option! Ordered a bread pudding one Friday evening to snack on. Doused it with their local (Ballard) hot sauce offerings and enjoyed every bite! It looks small but it's pretty darn filling. The corner window /fireplace table is nice.
(4)
Julius F.

It is a Sunday night in Capitol. Good took 45 mins. Just to get a good food to help me sober up.'under stuff they all Suck ,'sucks , Sucks. It's Stupid. This bitch be blaming bitches.
(1)
Jonathan C.

Only been here once after a night out and it didn't disappoint! I got the country fried steak and it was so good I felt guilty after I cleaned off the plate. Yea it was busy and loud even at 1am in the morning, but that's what you should expect when your up on the hill. On nights when I feel a Seattle dog and or a slice of pizza wont cut it... this is where I will go back to.
(4)
Richard U.

yay! another addition to Seattle late night eats! Lost lake is the capitol hill sister establishment to the other bastion of Seattle 24 hour dining The 5 Points. Its location right smack dab in the middle capital hill/cal Anderson park area ensures that this place will always have patrons eating to sober up or eating to ward off that killer hang over. stuff tried Chicken fried steak: not a bad rendition at all! my body sort of hates me after devouring this greasy monster fried mac and cheese- sounds delicious but a little disappointing Bacon: they use the good stuff here, thick and crispy! breakfast sandwich: sort of like your Sausage McMuffin at Micky Ds but much better. breakfast happy hour its only $3 Tater tots: I love places that serve tots. the highest incarnation of the potato. Its convenient location will guarantee many visits after the overnight shift or for when you have to have a 2nd or 3rd dinner during a night of food debauchery.
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Jen B.

I come for breakfast and brunch and always get the Vegan hash. Because I'm a vegan. And I like hash. Sometimes they fuck it up and will give me extra corn or some shit and two tiny pieces of potatoes. Listen, I know you all think we eat salad all f*cking day but we don't. I haven't eaten a salad in years. And I want PO-TA-TOES in my hash!! Not random veggies that you have on hand and decided to throw on my plate. It's 50-50, I never know what's coming. Except probably a plate of corn after they see this. They'll offer you soy milk with coffee which is always appreciated. I love coming here on Saturday mornings when everybody looks terrible from the night before and just watching what they order and wonder what kind of fun and/or trouble they might have gotten into the last night. The service can be iffy, especially on the weekends when they're slammed. Otherwise it's an easy neighborhood place to get to and always lively.
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Rockne H.

After a long night of drinking festivities, me and my friends were hungry! After meeting some locals at the bar, we were told to come here as they offer some late night bites. I was personally excited and couldn't wait. When we first arrived, we were told there was a long wait. As we were about to leave, the server told us they opened up the back room and that they could seat us immediately. Thank goodness! The room we sat in reminded me of a log cabin. Wooden walls, hanging fishes and taxidermy animals help to create this atmosphere. Our server was efficient and quick, but not the nicest person. She was a shorter Asia woman and wasn't as personable as we hoped. some of the members in our group were a little inebriated but not belligerent, yet, we were treated as such. A little unWOW experience in my opinion. For my late night munchie, I chose to go with the 11oz Chicken Fried Steak for $14.75. Country fried steak with coutnry sausage gravy, 2 sunny side up eggs, hashbrowns and Texas toast. It's reputation puts it as Seattle's largest chicken fried steak and boy was it big! Lots of flavor with the gravy. I loved the creaminess of the eggs and the light crunch from the batter and hashbrowns. Overall, I good dish to satisfy your late night cravings! Lost Lake Cafe wouldn't be my first choice on a nice afternoon, however, for late night bites, I would definitely come back. The menu offers options for every appetite and the food is good. Come check them out!
(3)
Jason J.

If you time it right service might be "okay". If your drunk they seem to service those people first even thou you been waiting 15 mins before. The food is the run of the mill late night glorification of Dennys but twice the price. I have given Lost Lake more then a few times to get it right. ...yet never has gotten it down. Sober your last to be served. Lame. They also own the old Comet and buying the former Lobby space, branding it as is the original. While writing this review i was told sorry we just sold out of the Buffalo wing and sauce, which is understandable. But when i was told had i oreded a few minutes soon I would have been served when i was seated. So i could have gotten my order in as the table next to me spilled the entire table of drinks on me. Not much love. Rating just lost not only stars but my respect. Granted i know they deal with a number of clients that are difficult, but I think, no I know this, will be my last time here. ..unless they make some changes. Sadly, because i want to support local, but not at the cost of being treated poorly. FYI - I realize it's not the serves fault, so when she took care of the $10 bill and walked away, I walk up to her on my way out and tipped her $7 and thanked her. So i stand corrected Someone cares about their customers, just not the management.
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Brittany G.

My girlfriend and I came in for a beer and Claire was beyond helpful in making our selection. I got a Lagunitas which was delicious. Then we got handed a TOY from a jar. Nothing less than a yoyo and fake spider. Oh the flash back This place is fun, attentive and definitely worth coming to.
(5)
Eric M.

I come here often for the steak and eggs. While the food tonight was pretty standard, Jason, our server was beyond amazing! Our drinks never got emptied before he had a fresh one for us. Best service I've ever had here!
(4)
Jacklyn-Kate C.

I've gone here a couple times, both in the evening. Both times I've enjoyed! The staff here are so friendly, our waitress was very accommodating. Good selection of beer, drinks are on point, and food choices are great! My recent visit I had their Veggie Ruben Sandwich with a side of Cesar. The salad was not drenched in dressing which is perfect. The sandwich was really good, I should have ordered two! Event though I ended up taking the other half of the sandwich home.
(4)
Johnny L.

This place is so lost! Food wasn't good. As the last ones left from our pub crawl, we were looking for a place to eat and our taxi ended up here. 24 hours open diner, sounds like a good choice. We waited for about a little over 30 minutes and we finally got seating as they opened up the other side of the restaurant. I ordered their tuna melt with onion rings as my side. My wife had the chili cheese fries and that was the only thing that was good, as everything was bland. They have business because they are open for 24 hours and after a certain time at night there's not that many to choose from close to that area in diner food. Bland, no good.
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Sarah R.

I'm happy this place is 24 hours, and a lot of their comfort food is fine, but with the generally condescending and unskilled customer service, it's never my idea to go. I've had a few pretty off putting experiences here. Once we were seated right before last call and I ordered a Rainier. It took them almost 10 mins to bring my beer out, and they came back around literally 5 minutes later and told me I had to finish my beer or they would take it away. If they're not able to bring my beer out with enough time to drink it, then don't offer. I asked if they'd just comp the drink since I'd finished less than 1/3 of it, and they basically laughed at me. Second bad experience, I was here with a friend and she got chicken strips. When they came out they were literally pink in the middle. We flagged the server who took the food away after giving a bashful semi-apology. They didn't comp the food or send a manager over to apologize... I chalk this up to poor training on the restaurant's part. The server was a perfectly nice person but it seriously rubbed me the wrong way. It's one thing to lose an order, forget a side, whatever, but cooking the gd chicken should be a given. In the eight or ten other times I had been there prior to these experiences, service was always rushed, checked out, irritated etc. I prefer not to feel like my server is a hungover babysitter. For other late night options I would suggest Big Mario's, Hot Mama's (both pizza) or of course 13 Coins.
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T R.

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Susan Q.

I'm disappointed because I couldn't add chicken strips with one of my meals like you can with different entrees. Terrible service. I would have paid whatever it took but they refused. Thumbs down.
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Colin S.

I have recently moved downtown and was sad that I was giving up on having Beth's in North Seattle so close by. I don't feel like this totally compares, but I like Lost Lake for what it is. The inside is a nice combination of old school restaurant and that modern kind of vibe. I am a sucker for 24 hour restaurants where I can get french toast any time of the day. And the fact that you can also get hard liquor here is a plus too haha. I found the prices to be very reasonable and the food was tasty and filling. I'll definitely be back.
(4)
Levi P.

This place is the epitome of the new Cap Hill. Full bar, upscale leathery northwestern woodsy lounge aesthetic, young people, bar food and also high quality brunch food. They recently had a 24-hour Twin Peaks marathon. I've had brunch here, a couple drinks, and some fried pickles that were not the best or the worst fried pickles I've ever had. It's also one of the few 24-hour establishments I've found in Seattle, but I've heard of excruciatingly long waits for food during the late night hours.
(4)
Erica R.

Early on into my last visit to Seattle, my friend (who lives in Cap Hill) and I were trying to figure out if there was anyplace around that was legit open 24 hours. While we couldn't think of any restaurants at the time that were open 24 hours, Lost Lake Cafe ended up being recommended to us during a Christmas dinner by some friends. Exciting, we thought, as now we'd have a place to recreate late night diner outings like we had together during college. The main selling point of this place is that it's open 24 hours, and we sat on the cafe side of the restaurant. The service itself was a bit off, especially because it doesn't seem like there's any rhyme or reason for who tends to your table at a given time. While service itself was quick, every guy who came to our table seemed less interested in even being there than the last. On top of that, it almost seemed like they were trying to rush us out the door as we got to the end of our meal...especially odd, considering there were so few people in the place to begin with, so it's not like we were hogging a table someone wanted or needed. Food wise, this place is lacking...but it's a 24 hour diner/cafe-type place, so I almost expect it to be lacking in food quality. I was surprised when I saw the wild boar sloppy joe on the menu, so I had to order it; alas, it was lacking in any real flavor or "sloppiness"...comparatively dry and all. We also ordered the poutine, which was just...blah. Mushy fries, melted (and slightly burnt in areas) cheese, and gravy that was a bit too paste-like. Certainly not the best poutine I've ever had. Here's the thing: I'd come here again for late night coffee, maybe something for dessert, or maybe for something to eat after a couple beers when I don't really care about taste and I just need something in my stomach. The fact that it's in Cap Hill AND open 24 hours means it's convenient enough... but that DOESN'T mean I'm going to come here expecting any kind of quality experience. Sad.
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Carol M.

Finally meandered over here for brunch and it was, indeed, a-ok! I got the Charlie Omelet and it wasn't bad. I felt like it could have used a bit of a kick to it, flavor-wise, but all the ingredients were fresh and the eggs were nice and fluffy, just how I like 'em. My Lost Lake Bloody Mary was ok too. I don't like them super spicy so that part worked out well, just nothing to write home about either (plus Mom doesn't like hearing about my drinking!!). Something tells me that if I came in at 2am on a weekend instead of 10am on a Tuesday that I wouldn't miss that "little extra something" that I felt like I was yearning for this time around. Prices are good though. I'd go back.
(3)
Arthur K.

I came here for breakfast one morning with a few of my friends. I'm not a big fan of buying breakfast. It's a meal that anyone can make so I try to order stuff that I'd never really go around to making myself. That being said I got the classic eggs benedict as I've never even tried making hollandaise. The hollandaise was tasty. It was very well executed. I was disappointed with the English muffin and the egg though. The muffin was not toasted at all so the it got pretty soggy. Next, my egg was poached to the consistency of a medium boiled egg. 1/4 of the yolk actually ran down and soaked into the bread. In my opinion, eggs benedict is all about having the yolk soak into the English muffin to really be complete. My buddy really enjoyed his breakfast burrito though. Maybe I'll just get that next time.
(3)
Yue L.

A group of us went here on a rainy Sunday night. Capitol Hill is still difficult parking wise even on a Sunday. We just happened to find a parking spot in front of this cute little lounge and one of the girls in the group suggested we go in. Since it was 9 pm on Sunday night, not many people were here. We happened to find a L shaped window seat area next to a fireplace, tucked away in a little corner and decided to sit down and have a drink together. This place has an old cabin feel, complete with exposed wooden beams and stuffed wild animals. The vibe is dark and gritty but not dirty. I thought it was pretty rad that they are open 24 hours. There are about 20+ beers and ciders on tap. I tried their ginger cider which was pretty good, but I was still full from dinner and needed help finishing the large pint glass. Their pours are also affordable, most are $5-5.50 per pint. This place provided the perfect little spot to wind down after a busy weekend. Definitely a pleasant surprise find in lovely Seattle. And that is one thing I really enjoy about Seattle, their neighborhoods and unique businesses reminds me of a cross between SF and Berkeley, but cleaner:)
(4)
Shannon Z.

I got the meatloaf and it was pretty good, a little on the dry side. The gravy was tasty and there was a lot of it which helped. My boyfriend got the fried chicken and he said it was decent. The food arrived quickly. Our server was proficient and friendly. The atmosphere was cool, it almost feels like you're in a movie.
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Art G.

This place was great when it first opened. As time progressed so has the luster of a new restaurant. It's Sunday morning and I really am not up to making coffee and breakfast. I figure one more try for Lost Lake, it's been a month or two and the last experience left me not wanting to return. Why did I think this time would be better is beyond me. The fact that it looks like a dive does not bother me, I am all about the service and the food. Since I'm solo I figure I would sit at the bar for on the spot better service. I'm right there and the waitress does not have to move much to get my coffee, order and refills. I was wrong, waitress was fine just to busy to keep up with all that was going on. This of course resulted in the not so stellar service. I sat for over 5 minutes before I got my first cup of coffee for the day, that was my only cup since the rest of my stay I did not get a refill. Understaffing results in poor service, unless you are a friend of the employees in which you get all the service. My biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs and hash browns were not that great. The hash browns felt and looked over fried, which may be from recooking or just sitting under the warmer for a long time. The biscuits were soft, the gravy barely made an appearance and the eggs looked like they also sat in the heat for sometime. I imagine that the kitchen, like the service is understaffed and unable to give the profession the love it deserves. With the inattention to detail and poor staffing I can imagine what other shortcuts are taken just to keep the place going.
(1)
Kevin M.

Can't say that i was blown away by this place. its a really cool set up in that it has that old school diner feel to it while still having a lounge vibe, but the food was just average. I had the housemade waffle topped with pecans and butter and it was just ok. The waffle itself tasted like something you could make on your own and the pecans didn't really add the flare i thought it would have. None the less, it did the job at 10pm at night when i was in the mood for breakfast food. Maybe there are better dishes here to get, but this one was pretty average. Vibe wise, its a really cool place. Very upbeat and a good place to come after a night out I'm sure. I'd give it another try and order something else, but definitely wasn't special this go round.
(3)
Franklin H.

4 Stars for the food, 5 star for great atmosphere. Lost Lake, I've been here a few times already - and I tend to enjoy their breakfast for dinner, sometimes with a beer or two. This is a 24-hour diner, so, there are plenty of breakfast, lunch and dinner options. I've usually gone here on various weeknights or even weekends, usually after pulling a 16-hour shift and I don't want to cook, or I want to get some decent food after enjoying a night on Capitol Hill with my friends. The service here is always great whether at the table, booth, or at the bar. Food is always piping hot, and savory. I alternate between vegetarian, pescetarian, and omnivore meals, I've enjoyed them all. Though I think the Salmon Benedict might be my favorite, or the classic biscuits and gravy. During warmer days, it can be warm in here, where there's an industrial fan running by the entrance. There are two restroom facilities, one in the lounge and one in the dining hall. Also, there is a wider selection of beers on tap in the lounge, so numerous that I can't remember them all. But the wait-staff are friendly to tell me what they are. I believe they rotate their beers from various local breweries on a periodic basis. Anyway - Lost Lake is a great spot for late night food - it serves a purpose for quick, tasty eats, wonderful atmosphere, and great service.
(5)
Sherry F.

Love this place. Good comfort food. Great diner atmosphere. Staff was super friendly. Would definitely come back and recommend to friends.
(4)
Jess C.

The food was good. LOVED the potatoes. Took what seemed like forever to get our food. The only reason I'm giving them a 3 instead of a 4 stars rating is because of the host/server. He was SO extremely rude to my sister. She asked for a menu before we got seated to look it over and he rolled his eyes before reluctantly giving her one. When we went back in to get sat he completely ignored us and sat the party behind us. Finally when we had to get snappy with him he told us he did not have a pen to write our name down for a table. Just plain rude!! We should have left at that point but saw the place was busy and thought it would be worth staying
(3)
Frank B.

Wow a real American Greasy spoon that's alive and well on Capital Hill. 24 hours a day food & drink is consumed by locals & even a few tourists. So you FRANK desired some comfort food and that's just what FRANK received. Let me say the wait staff is amazing. Their friendly and always making sure you've got everything you need so it's a DOUBLE THUMBS UP for you. Now the food was perfect. Started with a side of crispy thick bacon (yum) and then my entrÃ©e was chicken fried steak over hash browns smothered in country gravy. Now this is not a fat free vegan meal but damn it sure tastes good. It's all in the gravy folks and these guys mastered it to perfection. Make a stop into the diner day or night it will serve you right!
(4)
Liz B.

What a fantastic addition to the Hill! I love their happy hour menu and the Monopalowa with sodas! Amazing extensive full menu with a very friendly bar staff. An excellent place all around and it's becoming Simon's and myself favorite local!
(5)
Erica D.

tater tots poutine breakfast 24/7 veggie bacon cheapass happy hour drinks ... tater tots! yes fucking please!
(5)
Ross M.

I ate here with friends recently and the food was very good. The reason for two stars is the really crummy service. We got our food and couldn't eat it because we had no silverware. We waited quite some time while our waitress visited with her friends behind us. She actually SAT DOWN to visit with them. I finally asked someone for some silverware BUT they were too busy to help us. Finally, our server noticed that we were just sitting there and brought us something to eat with. As I said, the food is great but the service needs help!
(2)
Tressa P.

Um...yeah. I will never be returning here. I came in last night with my sister to meet up with a friend. My sis and I sat at the bar and waited a good 15 minutes until someone finally asked us what we would like. It was only their first strike, and Christmas to boot, so I was fine with it. We ordered our drinks (wine and a root beer) and the poutine (it was okay). Our friend joined us about 30 minutes later. By this time my wine glass had been nearly empty for a while so when she sat down I assumed that we'd be getting some service shortly. Boy was I wrong! We waited for over 20 minutes (I jokingly timed it; it was funny at first but got more and more annoying as the minutes ticked by) until a bartender even LOOKED at us. Meanwhile, the staff were serving other customers who had walked in after my friend. When one of them finally got close to us my friend said, "Excuse me..." and the guy actually ignored her! He was so obvious about it that even a few patrons around us made comments. He came back 5 minutes later with a "Whatever, I'm busy" excuse, got my friend her drink and quickly walked away looking pissed off. I didn't get my wine refill. After that ordeal we decided to move to a table since service seemed to be better for those guys. We sat down and a different bartender came to clean off the table. He took all the empty glasses, which left a three-top with only one drink on it. I don't know about you, but having three people sitting at a table with only one drink on it would clue me into asking the rest of the table if they'd like another drink, right? Wrong. He walked away and never came back. 10 minutes later I walked up to the bar, card in hand, and asked for the bill. Funny how I got lightning speed service when my money was out. And the bartender looked surprised when I said we were ready to leave! He even said, "Oh, you don't want another drink?" I was so livid I could've spit. I know it was Christmas night and all, but they weren't THAT busy. And there were 2-4 people working behind the bar the whole time! The three of us ended up walking across the street to another place that was more packed and far better managed by only a single bartender. Get your act together, Lost Lake.
(1)
Brian S.

great
(5)
Brian H.

Ok the drunks don't like the service at 3 a.m. Booo hoooo! We have been there 5 times and the service rocks and the food is great for vegetarians and meat rmeaters!
(5)
Phuong B.

For a 24 hour place, this place is horrible! They will NOT serve you! You will have to wait for about half an hour before they notice you are there! And after that, you have to wait for about another half hour hour before you receive your food. Horrible service with mediocre food. I will never come here again! Need I mention the manager got into a fight with a customer and told him to "get the fuck out?" So unprofessional!
(1)
Sylas W.

I really wanted to love this place. I love brunch, I love breakfast foods, I love a 24-hour joint; however, I cannot love Lost Lake. The first time I came here, I had a terrific breakfast. And I will say that the service was fine. I enjoyed the ambiance and I love sitting in the bar. However, every subsequent time I've come to Lost Lake (twice) I've had a terrible experience. Once, my coffee was cold and took a while to replace. Then my meal (an egg scramble) came out cold as well. The next time I went back (to give it another shot), my coffee was served cold once more AND there was a very long, dark hair buried in my food. They offered to replace my meal, but my appetite was shot. Although they didn't charge me for my spoiled breakfast, we were still charged for my partner's meal and our coffees. It didn't feel like good service.
(1)
Laura S.

Normally don't review- but had a great experience at Lost Lake- came in for a beer and bite- had the Odins gift and beer and ribs. Really hit the spot after a long day. Slade, our server deserves recognition too, he kept things comfortable and was really attentive. I'll come back for sure.
(5)
Juan C.

Good food! Good variety... Open all the time!!!! Love this place. Great place for vegetarians as well! Wish they made veggie buffalo wings! That would make his place perfect!
(5)
Pamela Joy B.

When: Late night grub What I like: -- Interior decor. The chairs, lighting fixtures, and wood paneled walls...charming with some mid century flavor. The music was pretty loud which led to my yelling across the table to have a conversation but overall a fun atmosphere. After about a 20 minute wait for someone to take our order, I decided on the build-your-own omelette (bacon, pepperjack cheese, green peppers). It was pretty standard, no frills. The hashbrowns were greasy and not very crispy on the outside like I like them. To be honest, I was drawn to this place by the neon sign out front and diner look. The food was not fantastic or too expensive but not bad. I would probably go back especially if I'm out on the Hill and not ready to make the drive to Chinatown or Beth's.
(3)
Olivia L.

Lost Lake, you finally got your shit together! I hated you so much at first, and so many things went wrong every visit there when you first opened, but now we're regulars. Good job.
(4)
Ben P.

I ordered 2 eggs over easy 4 slices of bacon and hash browns and toast. The sourdough was good. But I only got 1 egg, which wasn't runny at all, and 2 slices of bacon. My girlfriend ordered veggie sausage and got pork. Pretty disappointing.
(2)
Christopher G.

I'm glad there's a 24 hour diner on the hill. Sometimes I wish the food was better quality, but overall, this is a decent place to grab some food and a drink.
(3)
Rachel S.

I have been here a pretty alarming number of times in the past week (5? 6?) so I feel qualified to write a well informed review. I LOVE this place. I feel like this is something that has been missing from Capitol Hill. I know this sounds a little over the top but, for me, it is kind of transformative in the same way that Cal Anderson Park was. Such a simple concept, but such a big deal: I have a fun place to meet my friends ANY TIME. I see a lot of complaints about the service, but I have had no issues. Everyone has been really kind, helpful, and apologetic when things do go wrong. There was a wait for the food, but nothing so outrageous. And the food ranges from decent to really good. The music is great and the crowd has been a diverse and fun mix of people every time I have been. It sounds like the problems people are reporting are pretty natural for a place just getting started up. Patience! I really feel like this is something great in the making!
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Nita L.

Tried this restaurant for the first time today. Was immediately seated for three and the lady serving us was very friendly. The wait was about half an hour though because our food was given to another table, which was a little ridiculous. The other server didn't realize she mixed up the order until we told her the dishes she gave us weren't what we ordered. Fortunately the first waitress who served us offered us complimentary pie from High Five Pies. All in all the food was okay, the atmosphere was nice, and the service was good.
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Bill S.

2 stars for the service, 3 for the food... To start with the busser girl was very unfriendly and her short shorts left nothing to the imagination not that I wanted to imagine anything. Every time she was cleaning a table 3rd base was showing it was a bit uncomfortable while we were trying to eat. Server guy was nice enough seemed a bit overwhelmed (busy) but nice none the less. The food was okay my salad was a bit warm as was my ranch dressing, maybe chill the plate? . Girl liked her club sandwich but her beer was flat and warm. All in all I would eat there again wasn't the worst but a few things could have made it a 4 or 5.
(2)
Neda G.

This place is my go to late night out eats on Capitol Hill! I can order burgers, alcohol, breakfast, or whatever my heart desires and it's all delicious. Older cafe atmosphere makes everything feel warm and just a chill place. Whether you sit in the bar or the restaurant it's fun! If you are on Capitol Hill and can't decide what type of food you want, try the Lost cafe. You won't regret it!
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Dima S.

I've been a regular for some time now, mostly because at the late hours they are one of the few "okay" choices. For the most part, the staff have been okay except for one very rude/dismissive waitress. Otherwise, they have that "I'm way too cool to be working here and serving you" attitude. Honestly, that I can mostly deal with these days. As far as the food. What comes out of the kitchen is really inconsistent. Interpretations of "well, medium, over medium" etc. are drastically different. Considering their pricing, I'd expect a little better. I'm really sad about this because I really wanted them to be good. We have so few choices on the hill in the wee hours. Anyway, I suppose if you're hungry and hate IHOP, it's worth a shot. Just know it's always going to be a roll of the dice. And for the most part, if you leave a barely touched plate, they don't really care.
(2)
Talisha H.

The experience I had was about a month ago. And hopefully things have improved. It was a tuesday night around 11p. The interior is gorgeous. I love the bathrooms! The staff is beautiful...and NOT the most knowledgeable. my friend and I sat at the bar. we were greeted quickly. placed drink and food order. i over hear a guy next to us asking about a beer flavor profile and the modelesque bar tender say she doesn't drink beer and will ask someone else. I'm sorry! What?! not acceptable. Know your product, chic. Nachos come: lame nachos~ the shredded cheddar cheese is NOT EVEN melted. no joke. I dig into my omelet. For EF's sake, the sun dried tomatoes are all burned. they cooked burned sundried tomatoes and put them into the omelet. I'm just blown away of how they could actually let that food leave the kitchen. and how the server could not notice the lame nachos and yet still serve them. we didn't say anything. why not? I just felt like this bartender was clueless and didn't care. what would the point have been. the staff seemed to have low standards and not care. So instead, "Ima YELP about it". Next time i'll go to IHOP or get some street meat.
(1)
richard w.

The food was a little better than a Denny's (at a much higher price). The service was average, BUT.... my bill was for $15.89. I gave the server a $20. She asked "Do you need change?" In other words, "Will you be giving me a $4.11 tip?" I said "yes" that I wanted change. Then, the topper: "Do you want the 11 cents?" I said "no." Have we gotten to haggling about such things? Just give me what I'm due, then I will decide what to tip.....in private ! What attitude.
(2)
Erin P.

I have eaten here a few times and today will be the last. I called in a birthday breakfast for a friend 40 minutes ahead of time. When I went to pick it up they said they had to remake it and it would be ready in ten minutes. About 20 minutes later it was ready and to top it off when my friend went to eat it.... The waffle was soggy and not fully cooked.
(1)
Juliette K.

Oh dear, Lost Lake. Unfortunately, this ended up being the first time I have ever left a restaurant due to prolonged wait time for food. I came here on Mother's day for dinner with my mom, dad and fiancee. My mom is a big fan of diners and americana cuisine so she was excited to try this place. The waitress was sweet, if not prompt, but she was also tending bar for a full crowd. Our drinks did take a markedly long time to come out, and I had to take them back as my mother and I ordered Arnold Palmers and she brought us out some kind of cocktail with boos. After waiting, I did decided to just go up to the bar myself and try to get her attention to replace the drinks as no one came by the table for quite some time. This was not a huge deal. The more than 55 minute wait for food, however, was. We had ordered an appetizer of basically a deep fried sampler and three entree's between the 4 of us. At about 50 minutes, the waitress came up to apologize but did not know how much longer it would be. After a few more minutes we decided to ask to see if it would be longer than ten minutes, in which case we would just skip it. it was 8:45 and we were starving at this point. The waitress came back and reported that she asked the kitchen to give her a straight answer, and that it would indeed be longer than 10 minutes and that if we wanted to go, our drinks would obviously be comped. We did appreciate this and decided to go to Quinn's just around the block. It's a bummer. My mom was looking forward to fried chicken. I am not sure where the problem is, be it under-staffing in the kitchen, or miscommunication between the front house and kitchen staff but I sure hope the problem is addressed because I would love to love this place.
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Beau S.

I like Lost Lake and its late night option for Capitol Hill. It really is my food go to for the area after a night of drinking. There is nothing really that is fantastic but it is filled will a lot of pretty good. You get real diner food and sometimes a curveball like poutine, Chilaquilaes or bread pudding. The service is ok, prices fair, fairly clean place and usually not hard to get into unless it is weekend night. Just expect to wake up 5 lbs heavier the next day and feeling you need to go for a run.
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Ronit A.

Bad tuna melt. Server brought my vegan friend who asked for NO CHEESE a cheesy sandwich. I ordered wheat toast and got white. Super slow. Asked for a box and it never came. No one liked their food. Cool atmosphere but bad food and service.
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Adriana A.

1) sad steamed broccoli--brown at the tips like it was about to go bad. 2) not poutine. These are not cheese curds. Don't waste $10.50
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Shekinah S.

We loved the kitschy decor, we loved the casual ambiance, and we loved the friendly service at Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge. Too bad we didn't love the $10 Bloody Mary's (and didn't try any food since we'd already eaten breakfast elsewhere). I also don't love that they keep kegs in the restroom. But I could see myself coming back if I still lived in Seattle. I bet this place is a shitshow after bar close though.
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Opal D.

I was up on Cap Hill before 07:00 and after a quick search on Yelp, I wandered into Lost Lake. The cafe side was closed due to construction the morning of my visit so I ate at the bar (in the bar). I was greeted promptly and offered a regular menu and a happy hour menu that included a "breakfast happy hour". I had the coffee, happy hour eggs benedict, and a side of fruit. For $4.99, the eggs benedict was probably the cheapest meal I've had on Cap Hill, and it even came with a side of perfectly done hashbrowns. A bit of hot sauce gave the hollandaise the much needed flavour boost. The (refillable) coffee cost over $3.00, which is expensive, even for Seattle. To my surprise, there were a few fresh raspberries in the side of fruit and the strawberries were ripe. Great for the early birds!
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Kate S.

SO maybe I am a bit confused by the term "hipster" that keeps getting thrown around in like 70% of these Yelp reviews. Does it refer to the the 20-30 somethings that make up the worker base? The same 20-30 somethings that make up a large percent of the neighborhoods makeup and identity and pretty much every other bar/restaurant in the neighborhood? I get it! I know those folks at your local Applebee's in Bellevue may have to hide their tattoos and wear some stupid uniform but this ain't Bellevue. So I was in there a couple of Mondays ago and it was fairly mellow. They were playing good tunes and my waitress was super friendly and shot the shit with me about music (they were playing New Order) and the Sounders, two things I hold dear to my heart. I ordered the CFS and it was pretttttttty damn good! HUGE and the plate barely contained it. I also order a slice of apple pie and it made me happy knowing I now had a place I could eat one of the best slices of apple pie in the city 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I don't know why everyone is complaining because the price and portions were just right. I have stopped in on the weekend and WHOA. The crowd that was there around 1:45am is how I pretty much envision 90% of Yelpers. Eastsiders, rude, drunk, misinformed,entitled buttholes. It blew my mind how these folks were acting and treating the staff. Pretty much the same people that refer to everyone as "hipsters". Well if "hipsters" bother you so much then perhaps The Parlour in Bellevue or Applebee's in Totem Lake might be more your scene not the 24 hour diner named after a Twin Peaks reference in the "hipster" neighborhood. So 4 stars for the food and awesome waitress I had and an extra star for having to deal with entitled Yelper buttholes.
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Gene-Allen M.

I made a called in order for a burger, not knowing what i would get, or what the place was like. All i knew was that I was hungry, and this place was right down Pike street from me. I parked a block away at the height of Party night, Saturday night. I will recommend parking a block away or walking in because they have no assigned parking, but its worth it for the old school dinner feel to sit down in. This restaurant has a doorway in the middle that connects it directly to it's "bar" that gives you the feeling of a old school dive bar, without the hassle of dirty anything or vermin running around. If you know Mecca Cafe, you pretty much know this place. The diner side is better lit, and the drinks are as amazing as the food they serve. The employees were friendly and helpful. I managed to also order a to-go serving of Fish and chips, and had a nice drink while i waited. Will go again!
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Andrew S.

I live down the street so I tend to frequent this fine establishment several days a week due to the friendliness of the staff, amazing happy hour specials and the fact that they'll put whatever you want on the TV. I've spent a Tuesday night nestled up to a whiskey watching Roadhouse... a bar that plays that epic of a film is a winner in my book. Make sure you sit on the bar side and cozy up because Cameron, Alicia and Natalie are the best in the neighborhood. They will provide you good strong drink in a hurry! And if you're lucky Brit will sit at the end of the bar with you and watch tennis and or the Westminster dog show.. if you're lucky. This is the place to be pretty much any day of the week if you're looking for a low key atmosphere, friendly staff and stiff drink. Coming here never disappoints.
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Sarah V.

WORST JUEVOS RANCHEROS I HAVE EVER HAD. Boyfriend got food poisoning from the chicken fried bacon. Terrible service. Cold food. Such a disappointing diner.
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Gregory J.

Good breakfast food! You must try this place.
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J J.

I've only been here for their Happy Hour burgers and they are scrumptious by the way, plus cheap!! I think the wait staff is very friendly and provide attentive service. We agree with one of the other reviewers here when they said the Wild Boar Sloppy Joe's were lacking in "sloppy." Meaning that it doesn't have enough sauce on it. My husband ordered it and would only give it 2 stars.
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Meghan M.

This is our go to place for brunch. Best pancakes in town, the ability to drink beer with breakfast, and a great staff make for a killer time. We love Lost Lake!!
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Daunte F.

I LOVE Lost Lake. It has the old school diner feel to it with great food. Staff can get busy sometimes but everyone's friendly!!
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Kristian C.

If you're a transplanted midwesterner like me, you'll appreciate the North Woods-esque decor that dominates the left side (as you face from the door) of the restaurant. The right side has more of a diner feel. I recommend the left side so you can see some dead animals hanging on the wall and admire the nature-scene paintings. If you're coming here for a fancy cocktail, I'm not entirely sure that this is the place for you. I have always, however, gotten a great cheap beer at a good price. The last time I was in happy hour PBRs go for $1 (don't get too happy though, hangovers and being drunk are not mutually exclusive with Pabst - tough lesson) and well drinks were $3.50. The food is good quality for a 24 hour place. I've typically eaten at Lost Lake during the lunch happy hour and find that the value is tough to beat. All the food is $2.99 or less and the burger is great. Sad they got rid of the chorizo quesadillas, though. For non-happy hour food the pricing is a liiiiitle bit high - but lets be real, you're coming here for happy hour. Service is excellent. The staff is nice and talkative and their friendliness rivals that of those typically inhabiting such North Woods decorated establishments.
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jess m.

If I could give this place zero stars... I would. This place is a complete waste of time. From the minute we walked in and had to stand at the entrance for a good five minutes while at the very least five different employees walked by without acknowledging us ( I get it.. you're busy, but a simple " hi, we will be right with you" would suffice) to the crap cold stuff they call food that we actually paid money for... I would have to say the soggy French fries that appear to be warmed up in a microwave, versus a deep fryer like any other restaurant in the world... and I only say that because everyone at the table who ordered fries, had a plate of soggy crap in front of them, were the biggest disappointment ... To the dense waffle that could quite frankly have been used to patch a leaky roof... I'm guessing these guys have never heard of ego waffles, which would be a step up to what we had been served... oh and lets not forget the cider that was served in a plastic cup, due to our server not being able to locate a clean pint glass...which I find hysterical, considering the cider that was brought to our table still came with chunks of something floating around in the cup -- I feel like if the server who has a huge lack in personal hygiene would have got the cider right, that would have been the only redeeming quality about the restaurant... but sadly, shortly after we were brought our cider, in all its glory ( plastic cups ) a security guard came and told us we have 5 minutes to finish our drink before he would be confiscating them... and that he did! In short... you're better off at walking 60 seconds down the street and eating at rancho bravo, it's half the price and 100 times better! or any other street cart on the block for that matter! But, if you're into bad service, rude employees -- who frankly smell badly and have really bad attitudes, cold food that sits in a window under a half ass heating lamp or perhaps no heating lamp at all until the server deems you worthy of bringing you your food... then this is the place to go! I would personally rather take a match and burn money, than ever return to this establishment. p.s if you are into loud crappy music blasting in your ears so loudly you literally cannot carry a conversation. you will love this place.
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Anthony A.

Lost Lake, you've lost us. You used to be our go to place. When you first opened, we were thrilled another 24 place became available other than I-Hop. But then 2 of our party stopped drinking. No big deal, we still like to go out. But here's the last 2 experiences we had: 1) We were sat and ignored for 45 minutes before anyone stopped by our table...AT ALL!! Then we ordered coffee and dessert, which took almost an hour. Meanwhile, all the tables around us that were getting drunk had their drinks promptly refilled. Not cool. 2) the last time we went here, the coffee I was served was old and stone cold. Yum! Then we had to hunt the bartender down to fix it. Again, all the people drinking around us were served. We had dinner that night. Guess it didn't matter. Lost Lake seems to be following the trend on the Hill that only drunks get good service. We used to love this place, but service has really gone down hill. And, by the way, what ever happened to training your serving staff? Did you know that a well trained waiter/bartender can actually check an entire room when they have tables, and don't have to only check on one.at .a.time?? That isn't the servers, that's management... We're done.
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Chris M.

I went to the breakfast Happy Hour at Lost Lake today before work and it was awesome. I was stuffed for less than $10 and the server was really attentive and didn't ask many questions (which is nice because I don't have many answers at 6:30am). * They have insanely cheap HH food specials (6-9am & 4-6pm) * They have an awesome bar with awesome barstools and an awesome dining room with awesome ceilings walls and furniture in it. And awesome light fixtures. Seriously, it's right out of a Tarantino movie. I love diners with that retro design from the 50's, 60's and 70's...they stir up so many memories of my grandparents, roadtrips to forgotten towns with roadside diners, Waffle Houses, and countless anonymous movie and TV scenes where the characters are eating at a greasy spoon diner. That this is a newly built restaurant makes the authentic retro interior even more awesome.
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Marina D.

Ordered the bacon cheese burger today, with bleu cheese, and was mildly satisfied. The bun was a bit too greasy for my liking. The burger was good but I think I'll order something else next time! The side of fries was great, tasted like they were sliced fresh instead of frozen. Loved the decor! Has a 60's cozy feel, with a hint of modern.
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Leonardo R.

Lost lake Cafe is one of those places that i will only go after hours or if someone else chooses this place. I definitely like the lay out of the place, seems ample and lighting seems to help a bit. The food is decent for the price and kind of joint. I got a burger and fries around 2 am and it definitely hit the spot in a right way ! Servings can be a bit overwhelming,but in a good way. Expect a line during Sunday brunch and late nights on weekends.
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Debbie R.

Never has misdirection paid off so well. Interesting story on how we found this place. We were following our GPS to another breakfast joint. Our GPS led us astray and we were lost. Fortunately, we encountered a couple of Seattle's finest directing traffic due to construction. We stopped to ask for directions to get to our other location, when one of the officers asked us if we were just looking for a place to eat breakfast. We told him we were, and he recommended this place, which was about a block down the street. Needless to say, we took the officer's advice and ate here. HUGE breakfast platters. Reasonable prices. Cozy atmosphere. Gotta say, this place was a winner! Highly recommend.
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Komal R.

Came here on a Sunday and killed a glorious omelette at 3pm. So great! Finally found a place to satisfy my any-time-of-the-day breakfast fix. The tatoes were delishhh, I liked how they were slightly sweet. My buddy and I shared a pitcher of mimosa (which btw has a whole bottle champagne in it). Super chill, laid back place. Definitely coming back again!
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Christopher P.

I really like this place, though both times I've gone the food has taken quite a long time to be served. I keep coming back because once the food arrives, it's delicious, I love the diner ambiance, and the Twin Peaks vibe is fantastic. Can't wait to come back!
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Melissa B.

Sigh...Lost Lake GET IT TOGETHER!! I didn't want it to be true..I thought the others were just whiny and impatient. Turns out I just got lucky with my good service the first time around. Same story as a lot of the other reviewers. I've come here two more times with a couple friends later in the evening, and the first time we placed our order and waited an hour and ten minutes and there was still no sign of our food. I felt bad, but we ended up leaving because they couldn't even give us a general idea of when our food would be arriving. ?! Arg. The second time my boyfriend and I decided to give it one final shot. We sat down and looked over the menu and were waiting for the waitress to take out order. We were having a lot of fun just talking and hanging out, and we decided to see how long it would take to get some service rather than hunting someone down (just to see how ridiculous it could get.) 30 minutes went by...still nothing. We left and went to Mecca, which we can always count on for some late night greasy goodness. This place has so much potential..it's really a shame.
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Michelle Pearl G.

I ordered the California Benedict and my friend ordered the French Toast. The Benedict was delicious, with grilled tomatoes and a generous serving of fresh avocado -- it was all systems go when I took my first bite. My only disappointment was that my food was warm, not hot, we waited over 30 minutes for our order -- perhaps this was the cause? The French Toast was flavorful and delicious as well -- though served slightly warm. If it weren't for the long wait and warm food, I would have given 5 stars, based off the taste and presentation. They need to think about making the food-to-table process more efficient. It seems that some other reviews agree.
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Ray I.

Just a divey diner for satisfying late night hunger or drunchies. Usually always crowded at night with unremarkable food. Maybe I should be drunk while eating here
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Brandi R.

I deleted my previous review and decided to give this place another try. Ordered some takeout. When my boyfriend and I went to pick it up, we waited for about five minutes for someone to acknowledge us. This was a Monday night by the way... there were only 3 or 4 tables. We finally got the bus boys attention and he seemed pretty bothered by our presence. Ok? He grabbed a server and she was seemed just as annoyed to be helping us. She gave us our food and receipt then disappeared for another five minutes. She finally ran our card, then slapped it on the table in front of us and muttered 'Thanks.' It wasn't busy and we weren't rude so I'm not sure what her deal was. We left. Got home and opened up our boxes. My salad was a warm and wilty mess with a glob of dressing on top. Gross, but I should have known better. Never again! I keep trying to like this place, but I just don't understand. The food is bad and the customer service is worse! What is with all of these pretentious servers acting like they're better than you and don't want your business? I just don't understand. The ambiance of the place is so cool but that's the only thing going for it. Lost Lake has forever lost my business.
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Leland B.

-OPEN 24 hours! -Plates are about $8-$12 -You WILL GET FULL FROM Your meal -Great place for groups -Food quality is exceptional I have been here 2 times in the past month. Both times I have been very impressed with the food quality AND quantity. First tim
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Paradise Hills D.

If I could give a zero, I would. This place had us wait for 45 minutes, wait 15 minutes for a waiter; then wait another 20 for our meal. They were inconsiderate, slow and most of all just rude to the customers. We came and waited for the table, had a beer, while I'm sipping a waiter says I need to take that now, and proceeds to take it from me. Before a warning or last call. We had no silverware and I fell asleep!!! While waiting food!! 25 minutes later for some scrambled eggs.....worst service ever, Then as they dropped the food off they asked how we'd like the checks. We said the couple on one and single on another. It was 3 people (one couple and a single) she didn't even listen, and brought one whole check for all of it. Why did you even ask??? I really liked this place the first time I came too....man that was a terrible night!!!
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B S.

The food is decent (I usually get the roast beef & potatoes), but your order is bound to be either cold or something's missing/wrong. I've been here 6 times and their staff is always scattered. Long waits, messed up orders/cold food. But this damn town rolls up its sidewalks at 9 pm, so there's really not much to chose from as far as late-night dining.
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Ninja S.

It's good to have a better place to go that isn't 13 Coins, The Hurricane, or even the 5-Point. In the strange hours of the day, this place is pretty sweet. It is clear that a lot of bullshit goes down here and they'll have none of it. I've never been here in their power hours, but in the strange times. Last time, I made it to their breakfast happy hour for the first time. Breakfast was pretty great with quality coffee. Things I've heard about this place include that the kitchen is exceedingly small, so you might be waiting a while when it's busy. I recommend getting here by 6 so that you can see the all-pro alkies and third shift warriors trickle in to get started on the bar side while you can take advantage of dealtime food. Come here if you want to chill at a place that makes food at all hours and are not made violently angry at the antics of drunks. If you feel super entitled to things, you're going to have a bad time at this venue. If you can hang though, cool. See you there. Nice job on banning douches with their Google Glass btw. People really will wear anything and spend any amount of cash to be that dork with some new nerdbling. They try so hard. So very hard.
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Hannah F.

Huge portions. Awesome place to sit back: comfy booths, cool decor, music, and they have brass monkeys on the menu for $3.50. I ordered a burger for $10.50 and the portions were huge! Fries everywhere I had to use a napkin for my ketchup puddle. The nice waitress asked if we needed anything and I made an annoying joke about "more fries?" But even though it was an obnoxious joke she was still friendly. Kudos for no eye rolling. This is delicious comfort food.
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Safira M.

It wasn't my first time eating at lost lake but it was my first time eating here in the evening. When it's lunch time they're usually full of people but in the evening it's filled with people that are really loud. It'a 24/7 and it's surrounded by bars and nightclubs so of course it's going to be loud. It is self seating, my friends and I were just waiting to be seated but after a minute we realize it was self seating. I ordered biscuit and gravy with poached eggs on top and one of my friend ordered coffee. The coffee that my friend ordered never came and the waiter confused me by saying my order was the country benedict. We couldn't talk to each other because it was so loud, not because of music or anything, it was simply people shouting to each other. The food are pricy as well, not worth going.
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Jamye G.

Why is my food cold every time I come here? Why is the service horrible every time I come here? Why do I even come here?
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Mathew E.

This new place is awesome. Classic diner vibe, quick service, clean, and open 24/7. Very generous portion sizes, the food is a cut above standard diner fare. Service is awesome. Highly recommend.
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Lily S.

two words: Hot Toddy. amazing. on top of that, the fake meat, the gluten free, the excellent decor on the eating side, the 24 hour breakfast items, the goat cheese scramble, the mimosa pitcher, the salty doorman, lovely staff in general.... i'm a fan. :)
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Kyle K.

Lost Lake seems more defined by its differences from 5 Point in a way that isn't entirely positive. I mean, it's still the same solid food and ridiculously excellent happy hour. It is certainly by virtue of its location more crowded, less personal and the menu/portions not as absurd as its Belltown sibling. Ultimately, they do what they do well and contingent on the time you'll be able to get a seat quickly. I just wish everywhere was 5 Point. Alas, tis not to be.
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Xzachary R.

These people need to hire people who know how to cook. Today is strike two. I have been here before and received cold uncooked/unevenly cooked food. Maybe the kitchen staff is back there drinking? This is insane. ******* the replacement meal sucks too!!! Fries taste like they have been under the heat lamp coleslaw is horrible.
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Hello G.

Lost lake- I want to love you. I really do. I love 5 point, and I know I can't get the same food from there up here. But I keep trying for decent food, food with no mistakes. I am not doing this to bitch- but for the, I can honestly say- 20th time. Au jus tastes like soy sauce- steak and cheese not only changed but there were bones? In it. Tater tots were barely passed being cooked. Like I said- I love you being in the neighborhood, I recommend this place to others-and I want to love the food I ordered with no expectations.
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Joshua N.

Updating this based on the comment posted by David. We entered the cafe after 2:00 AM, past the time alcohol service would even be allowed; yet, paradoxically, the host immediately asked for our IDs. In the process of pulling my ID out of my wallet, I dropped the key I had been keeping in the wallet on the ground, at which point the host said, "you're cut off." I looked at him, confused, and asked what he was talking about. Rather than talking to me, he looked to the two friends I was with and said, "he's drunk, I'm not serving him." His tone, the substance of what he said, and his general demeanor pretty much match that of his below-posted comment. The hilarious part - I had two glasses of wine with dinner... at 7:30 PM. I was entirely sober. After sitting in a booth, I went to the other side of the cafe to find the bathroom; as I was doing so, I asked a guard sitting along the wall (apparently there due to violence issues the place has been having) where the bathroom was. He was great, he pointed out where it was, I thanked him, and asked him if I could also talk with a manager. As I was asking that, the host came up, interrupted, and asked what the problem was. I told him I was looking to talk with a manager. He asked why, and I told him that it was about him and how he treated us at the door. He sneered, laughed, and said our server was the manager. After sitting back down, the manager/server eventually came over, was already clearly annoyed that I asked to talk with her, and asked what the problem was . It was 2:20 on a busy weekend night and was definitely loud. So, I stood up so I could hear her and talk like a normal human being. She immediately snapped at me to sit down. I was shocked. I asked why and she said, "you are TOWERING over me." ("I'm 5' 8" 150 lb, and am gay) Realizing that she clearly wasn't interested in what I had to say, I said never mind. Then, she said, "actually, you need to leave. I'm going to have my men take you out." It was stunning. I didn't fall down entering the place. I wasn't drunk. I didn't lose my keys. And, I certainly didn't harbor the kind of attitude reflected by David below. I'm sad to see that David didn't take my experience as seriously as Joey did. It's also unfortunate that rather than have an actual conversation with me about it (which would actually reflect taking it seriously), he instead resorted to lobbing inaccurate statements and curt comments. David has the version of events wrong. Compare this cafe's reviews with the reviews of its peers and note the sheer amount of comments about the rudeness of the staff. That alone should be reason to give you pause before blindly subscribing to that narrative. In any event, I'm rather glad David responded as he did, as it gives Yelp readers a chance to see why this cafe has the reputation it does with regard to service; he's clearly set the tone and the culture. It also has given me reason to mention my experience to absolutely every friend and business associate that I know in Seattle. I would add that the server/manager who was there that evening apologized profusely when I stopped in to talk with the general manager. Both the GM and her agreed that the way I was treated was disrespectful; and, the general manager offered to buy me drinks and food to make up for it. Quite simply, this place has a problem with rude staff. And they clearly don't know how to consistently handle it well when people complain about it--whether in person or on the web. Take my feedback for what it's worth, but perhaps David's commentary reveals more about this place than anything...
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Crystal G.

For years I have said we need a nice place to eat a late breakfast on the hill within walking distance that isn't IHOP. Finally Lost Lake appeared. My first experiences with this place were not the best as it doesn't have HVAC and it was summer...so we had hot and sweaty late night eats, however at least the late night eats were good. Since then this has become a go-to spot for dinner before going out or breakfast after going out.
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Crystal M.

Second time here for redemption. Saturday 6:00 40-50% busy. We ordered App sampler : chicken wings, onion rings, corn cakes? All very average as expected. Cinnamon roll: microwaved the exterior, inside cold! Pass on that. Veggie omelette and Denver omelette both come with toast and potatoes : eggs were excellent! Very tasty. Pumpkin pie: omg delicious!! The best I've had in a long time. Flaky crust, pecans on top, with homemade whip: yummy! Service was a little slow for being so empty but very nice. 3 stars for the eggs and pie.
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Melissa T.

When in town last weekend, my friends and I ended up here three nights in a row. Largely because it's open 24-hours.. but also because some of the food is pretty good. The drinks here are average at best, but it's not a bad place to wind down a crawl, since you know the diner will remain open later. The breakfast food and some of the appetizers were much better than expected (we were especially partial to the poutine). There is a fireplace upfront in case you are freezing to death, courtesy of the NW chill-factor, and the music is generally pretty good. The service here does seem to vary quite a bit, depending on who you get. Sometimes they are decent and fairly quick, and other times you'll get some uptight person who will force you to throw out what food you have remaining at 2am (when the alcohol stops flowing) and usher you to the other side of the diner even though they are going to reseat more people where you were just sitting. That makes no sense to me (or anyone else I dined with), as we'd just spent a fair amount of money on not only the bar tab but a food order. Otherwise, this is a good place to hang out late night and we liked it enough to meet up here several times while in town. If the servers were all equally great, I'd give them another star.
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David E.

The best bar, the best servers and the best food you will find on the Hill. Viva Lost Lake!! Like stepping back to the 50's, with its hip and so outdoorsy decor. I would live here if they would let me. But seriously, all of the servers are attentive, professional and courteous which truly is a rarity on the Hill. The chow is always outstanding and the happy hour (4 to 6) can't be beat anywhere in Seattle. I mean really, a cheeseburger, coke and fries for under six bucks, forget about it!!! You guys rock all the time and I always feel at home here, that something I haven't said about any place in all of Seattle. Thank you so much for always making me feel welcome :-)
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Sam T.

I've been going here since it opened, and I continue to do so only because it is the only place of its kind in the neighborhood. Nevertheless, it seems like they got everyone hooked with its 24-hour schedule and formerly outstanding happy hour, then confirmed they had no competition so they could just hire a bunch of clowns who have no sense of how to prioritize, while also gradually diminishing the aspects of the happy hour that made it appealing in the first place. Having worked in the service industry in the past, I am completely confused by how I see this staff operating. It's as if no one has any idea of what their role is, so, for example, four people end up emptying the dishwasher at the same time while one clueless host tries to seat people. It's always unclear who your server is, so you can't really ask for anything because they all just wander around bussing tables, or hang out behind the bar getting 40 glasses of water ready at once for hypothetical customers, instead of giving current customers water, coffee, food or any other form of acknowledgement. I've actually had the best service from one of the cooks who brought food to my table, because none of the other jokers were doing anything but sweep up glass off of the floor because they were dropping shit everywhere. I love the diner-ish thing they're shooting for, so I've attempted to find the sweet spot in terms of which part of the day actually has decent service. I've decided it doesn't exist. If you're a Harry Potter fan and ever wondered what it was like to wear an invisibility cloak, go to Lost Lake to find out. None of the staff will be able to find you.
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Stephanie D.

It's spring daylight savings tonight, so it became 4 am way too soon. I'm glad this place is open to feed our late night grumbling stomachs, and the menu has many options! That said, the chips in my nachos were really tough (maybe left in the oven too long and then siting out too long waiting to be served). Lots of yummy toppings, but the stale chips really detract. My husband enjoyed his breakfast sandwich and the eggs Benedict my friend ordered were also good.
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Ht S.

I have been several times...for breakfast, happy hour, random times.... I guess I really don't get all the bad reviews. I have had a great experience everytime with great food (love Happy Hour) and good service. I like they let you substitute pretty much any fake meat on anything. Maybe I have gotten lucky everytime I have gone. I really like the grilled cheese and Beechers Fried Cheese curds. The mimosas are great as are the coconut margaritas. I am going tomorrow morning to try out the breakfast happy hour.
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G S.

I'm still waiting for my food... I'm still waiting for one someone to be nice to me... Fuck it I'm leaving
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Justin I.

Stopped in for a late dinner after a show at Annex, around 11 on a Saturday. Place was about half-full, and the music was way too loud (ugh, I'm getting old, but it was seriously hard to hold a conversation). Chances are, if you're on the Hill late at night, you've just come from somewhere with loud music; it could be cool if this place was a respite from that. There's two sides in Lost Lake--bar and diner; at least tone down the club shit on the restaurant side. I don't need that much bass with my fucking eggs. Server (slender guy with brown hair, wearing a yellow button-up shirt) was noticeably friendly and was attentive and cool the whole time we were there. Anyone Yelping about poor service must not have had this guy. The food was just adequate. I was expecting some sort of twist or elevation of diner food, but it was pretty indistinguishable from what you would get at the sort of place to which Lost Lake seems to be an homage. Ordered my burger medium-well, and it was cooked to death, although the accompanying veggies were fresh and good. My wife's tater tots were crispy and seasoned--much better than my fries, which were oddly tough, as though they'd spent a little too much time under a heat lamp. So, mixed bag. I will probably try it again, some of the breakfast stuff looked interesting and overall the experience was pleasant enough that I think it deserves a second chance. I kind of love the premise--Denny's with better lighting--and I'll be a fan if the kitchen staff pulls their shit together and quits phoning it in.
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Jessica P.

I'm not sure if it's the swanky sign out front, the most comfy bar I've ever been seated at, or the fact that my last name rhymes with Balmer and it's a Twin Peaks themed bar, but I loved it here one Sunday morning. Ordered myself a bloody mary and a bacon and egg sandwich (you know, when the yolk is nice and runny and you've got bacon grease dripping down your chin, aww yeah) and had myself a grand ole time. Love the booths, love the bar--that cushion that surrounds it is a pleasant home for elbows or a weary wino's head. The BF had some brews and a vegetarian breakfast special he seemed to enjoy, good portions and friendly staff. It was packed, as any weekend brunch spot would be, but the bar was fine for us. Nice people watching, conversation starters on the wall and alcohol to make the mind merry. I'd definitely go back.
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David A.

24 hours, good food, amazing servers, intentional Twin Peaks atmosphere, family friendly and THEN 3AM-trainwreck friendly. Apparently there's an amazing happy hour which I always miss but this is one of those special places that serves Rainier in a glass, i.e. with the dignity that Rainier deserves.
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Zach S.

Of couse we couldn't open a new bar on Capitol Hill without it being themed like something. Here we have us a real genuine working class 24 hour diner themed restaurant and lounge. It's right across the street from the "Authentic" NY style pizza place opened by the same crew like... 3 years ago. This town loves a god damned theme. I hope someone just opens a restaurant someday.
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Clover A.

Hmm, well, I have to say that I do still like me some LLCL, but I went again and a) yes, they're doing the cronut (TM, not called that) craze but not on weekends - sad panda. b) the food we had- two different kinds of omelets- was just okay. I mean, I liked it fine, but I ordered hash browns but they brought me their 'smashed potatoes' which were... weird. In theory, good, but in practice, almost no seasoning and awkward to eat and just not amazing. I should have asked for the hash browns again when I saw them but was curious. No longer. Get the browns. I don't get the hate though-some folks seem to REALLY not like this place, and I still do, but I think I'll have to come back during the week again OR for Happy Hour, which does look pretty damn happy. We had fine service still, but last reason for one star drop? It WAS SO LOUD, I mean, It's around 10am on Saturday morning, and there was about 1/3 families in there, 1/3 your average breakfast crowd and 1/3 bar patrons/ hungover hillsters. The music didn't need to be so loud we couldn't talk across the table, and it caused everyone to have to speak so loudly that the noise was 'din' like in the place. LL, thanks for being there, I still am a fan, but my love got a little less this last visit.
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Mike C.

It's so funny looking at the reviews here who say they got crappy service and then the ones that insist that they got great service. I had heard that the food might be good and I've been wanting to try it. So after a movie today, I stopped by Lost Lake for a burger. I was really hungry and haven't really had anything to eat since breakfast. I thought that if I sit at the counter that the service would be quick. I got a menu and a glass of water right away. A strong start. After just a couple of minutes looking through the menu, I was ready to order and put my menu down! That's when the wait started. No less then three members of the wait staff moved back and forth in front of me. I thought, oh, maybe they have a much more pressing issue to take care of. Not really. Checking the drawer to make sure something was there. Then looking off the other end of the counter. Then checking on the guy at the other end of the counter... once, twice, three times to make sure that he was ok. Each time, walking in front of me as I sat there with my hands folded on top of the menu. Then one of their friends walked in the door and they spent some time talking to them while one of the other wait staff stood at the other end of the counter watching them talk. I, on the other hand, was looking directly at each one of them with a wide open smile on my freaking face. Not looking creepy at all... just smiling. As one of them walked by the next time, I asked point blank: "Am I invisible?" They kept walking. So, after 15 more minutes of this treatment, I got up and went to Oddfellows, two doors north. I walk into Oddfellows and got greeted right away. I asked to sit at the counter per my idea of getting served quickly and guess what? I got a great seat. The waitress took my order right away and was even able to fix me a drink that I had at a party at El Gaucho's two weeks ago and couldn't remember what they mixed with Kaya. My food arrived just a few minutes later. I was a very happy customer. Guess which place I won't return to?
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Tiana B.

Very good food! It was packed but the waiters were on it! Extremely nice people and good vibes! Loved my burger and the cheese curds were AMAZING!!
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Address : 1505 10th Ave
Seattle, WA, 98122
Phone (206) 323-5678
Website https://lostlakecafe.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :Open 24 hours

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast, Brunch, Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Hipster
Noise Level : Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge

1505 10th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge Menu

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Lost Lake Benedicts

Breakfast Special

Pancakes and Waffles

Omelettes and Scrambles

Sides

Breakfast Cocktails

Soups & Salads

Sandwiches & Dips

Burgers

Appetizers

Lost Lake Specialties

Sides

Cocktails

Desserts

Homemade Pies By A La Mode Pies

24 Beers & Cider On Tap

Beverages

Lost Lake Milkshakes

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Classics

Lost Lake Benedicts

Breakfast Special

Pancakes and Waffles

Omelettes and Scrambles

Sides

Breakfast Cocktails

Soups & Salads

Sandwiches & Dips

Burgers

Appetizers

Lost Lake Specialties

Sides

Cocktails

Desserts

Homemade Pies By A La Mode Pies

24 Beers & Cider On Tap

Beverages

Lost Lake Milkshakes

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