Seattle, WA.

The Five Spot Restaurant

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5 Spot Cafe in Seattle is a three star American restaurant. Located in the Queen Anne neighborhood, this inexpensive restaurant is one of the popular spots in the area. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, breakfast, brunch, and lunch. This restaurant is open late and good for groups. Diners found the food really good. Diners liked the beignets.

User Reviews of The Five Spot Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Mary C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had a delicious steak dish during the Austin theme, and the apple pie special was absolutely scrumptious! Now their theme is Cannery Row. I had the Bear Flag Breasts dish, which is a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Won M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yes, I have been gone. Katie S. is probably going, "ABOUT FREAKING TIME". I apologize. Work is crazy and haven't had time to yelp. Anyways, I have been to 5 Spot numerous times and just realize...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! I've been eating here once a month or so for the last 9 or 10 years; every chance I get. I'd go more if I wasn't stranded on the eastside. Breakfast is one of my favorites in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome for breakfast. the theme/menu changes monthly. I went in April and it was Canary Row. I had the fruitcakes and my boyfriend had the burrito. He's burrito was pretty awesome and my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheena M.

4.0 of 5 stars. One word: Pancakes
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa C.

3.0 of 5 stars. So I haven't lived on Queen Anne for very long, so I had no idea that the 5 Spot basically re-invents their menu and decor every 3 months. The first time I went in was maybe a month or two ago and we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin O.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3 stars from a tourist. I say that, because a place really has to make a first impression with a tourist, since it's rare that we revisit. But it's those first impressions that really count for other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alysha C.

3.0 of 5 stars. happy hour menu is great and cheap. MAC AND CHEESE so good. Their desserts are really good too.The hummus plate is some of the best hummus I've had in a long while.Didn't really enjoy their caesar...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to the 5 Spot many times, and it's solid. The food is consistently excellent, and the service, too. A few times a year, they choose a different region of the country and create a special...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. Had breakfast here. The food was okay, didn't really seem to be worth the price though.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hyung L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm sorry that I had to eat and run because I was in a rush to eat before going to the airport. But it was amazing what I ate, and if i go back again, i'm sure i can give it 5 stars.1) food was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by K H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not bad. Not great, in my humble opinion. Nice space.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE Breakfast. They make a sweet shimmy shimmy deal of breakfast. TRUE LOVE! The line is intimidating and trying to go with some groups have left our other party members looking for anywhere else....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaitlynn P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay so the last time I went I think it was a different chef. The Reuben was a bit chewy (not NEAR the mouthwatering goodness as before) and my fries were hardly fried. They were more like warmed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Quinn C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Kerrie L and I came here. We sat in a huge booth. Kerrie licked my spoon so I would get her evil mutant sick germs and now I'm sick.I ordered the red flannel hash full of beets and pototoes. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gunther W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Was in here for breakfast and had around a 10 minute wait. I had the chicken fried steak and eggs. WHAT A TREAT!! The steak was actually a decent cut of meat and the bed of potatoes were hot, crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pecan pie pancakes (seasonal specialty):big pecan pie chunks scattered throughout a two-stack glistening with melted whipped butter and sweetened with caramel sauce. Cinnamon swirl french toast...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John E.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really do wish it was better. We try it every year or so and always leave unsatisfied for a huge price. The breakfast potatoes suck and the place is always cold. The clientelle are those "I'm so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam P.

4.0 of 5 stars. 5-Spot is great. It has a great menu, cool space, good service, and very spicy bloody marys. Usually crowded on weekends but once you get a table, the service is consistently helpful, efficient, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I come from the clean-your-plate club. The kind where you finish what's in front of you, no questions asked. Taking home the leftovers is okay, but you sure as hell don't waste food. I'll bring home...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here once for brunch while on vacation, and I have been dreaming of their breakfasts ever since. Their menu is ideal for pairing something savory with something sweet. I highly recommend their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by robert s.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is your quintessential upscale dinner. The burger I had here was terrific, the service friendly and prompt.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennis B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like the rotating menu. I appreciate the effort to keep things fresh and original. Plus the consistent favorites are always comforting. The food and service are always great. Prices are fair...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the rotating menu themes and the eats are excellent here. Every month they redecorate the place with a city theme that inspired their ever changing menu. Of course they have a great selection...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marika B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Chow Foods has some great restaurants, but this review is about 5 Spot bartender, MATT.Matt is omnipotent-flavored, Mom-approved, and stalwart in his duties as Your Personal Bartender. My girlfriends...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen R.

3.0 of 5 stars. i really like breakfast and i do really enjoy my breakfasts whenever i'm here. but the wait is just so unpredictable sometimes; plus they don't take reservations - it makes me want to poke my eye out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Having only come here for the late night specials (which explains only 4 stars), I gotta say the mac 'n cheese and the billy bob chopper (pork chop) are just out of this world. Especially being $5 a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeong K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great neighborhood diner in Queen Anne. We usually walk by the 5 Spot on our way to Trader Joe's or the library but were intimidated by the large crowds during weekend brunch hours.Well today, we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Randee B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced. The eggs were cold, the hash browns tasted like a gross combination of chili and fish, and the toast was ... well, toast. The "blue plate special" whose price is related to the Dow Jones...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles S.

2.0 of 5 stars. fish and chips 13 40carne asada 17 50!fish and chips was pretty delicious except that it was only 5 medium size pieces and some yucky cole slaw and some fries. fries were pretty good.carne asada was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt R.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is good but their prices are stupid. I was wanting a burger last night and this place is a short walk- I figured I'd see what their dinner was like. I've only had brunch there before- which...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan V.

3.0 of 5 stars. 5 Spot is one of those places that makes me a little sad inside. It has great potential, but they're just lacking that last little bit that would make it fantastic.The menu, especially for breakfast,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda W.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of our go-tos for sure. Always friendly service and food that is comforting and delicious. The rotating menu makes it so much fun to try different things, although it's hard to resist the honey...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Seattle P.

3.0 of 5 stars. totally hit or miss....mostly miss to date after 7 visitsnothing special
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gavin R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Whenever I'm in Seattle I have to go to this place. And I love turning virgin Seattleites onto it as well. If you do breakfast you have to start with the orange juice, always fresh. The coffe is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think the Oregon theme is funny. Would not be funny maybe in New York or Florida, but being that Oregon is only a few hours away from Seattle, and let's face it very similar, an Oregon themed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vince N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Seasonal Menu...The Five spot is a unique diner , that really isn't diner, but has comfort diner type food. So, maybe it's a diner? But they don't charge like they are a diner...things that make you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cleo B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Famous Cinnamon Swirl French Toast. No argument, the best anywhere. Two thick custardy slices covered in butter and a bit of syrup. The special menu offers savory and sweet options. Last time we were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer B.

2.0 of 5 stars. With all the reviews I had high hopes. However, when I got to the restaurant, I found the menu to be limited and the food wasn't great. I went for dinner, so I can't speak to the breakfast, brunch, or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ridley B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good, basic, filling, tasty food. Bring the kids and relax.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am definitely a fan! One of my coworkers and I wanted to work over lunch on Friday, so I jumped on yelp and found 5 Spot. We got a lot of work done and a lot of eating done. I had the smoked salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurey T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for their breakfast during the North Beach theme. Had the salami omelette with fennel potatoes. It's obvious this place is a hometown favorite with the locals, the place was packed. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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The food and service are lousy

The mason jars as water glasses set the tone from the beginning for a lousy, poorly orchestrated dining experience. My breakfast plate had cold toast, overly burnt potatoes and a barely edible omelette that...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by amy j.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love the concept of this place, I really do. I happened to stop in when they were celebrating North Beach in SF which also happens to be my home city so that made me very happy. The food is typical...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennilee B.

5.0 of 5 stars. There' s nothing like enjoying Sunday brunch here at 5 Spot. I absolutely love their Rumble in 'Nawlins and their ever-changing coffee cake on the side always hits the spot for me with a cup of joe....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Must be crowded for a reason, right?I love the fact that the southern dishes (honey stung fried chicken, Satchmo's Black Beans & Rice) are always available along with the festival stuff. My favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ron S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I swear by this place for breakfast/brunch as their hash browns are my heroin. Tonight, though, I visited for dinner. Along with the food here, one of my favorite things is the always-changing decor....
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I believe, on Sunday, God rested, got brunch at the 5 Spot, and saw that it was good.There's noting quite so satisfying as bunch at the 5 Spot. I love their herbacious scramble, their seasonal french...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mrs and mrs d.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a comforting neighborhood joint where we spend many late Sunday afternoons eating an early dinner and saving room for dessert. The wait staff is accomodating and detail-oriented and they dont...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good Sunday Bring. Friends had the Fennel sausage with potatoes and egg which was tasty but maybe too strong of a fennel taste for some. I had the Cinnamon french toast with caramel sauce, very sweet,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paula P.

1.0 of 5 stars. After hearing that the 5 Spot was a great place for breakfast, I thought since I live in the neighborhood of Queen Anne that I would check it out. I went around 10:30, my friend and I ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I grew up on Queen Anne, at least til I was six. I remember visiting Olympia pizza as a kid and it being one of the few places to eat on Queen Anne Ave. The 5 Spot has been next door to Olympia for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary c.

3.0 of 5 stars. Yes definitely an all American type of cafe place but with the ever changing theme. It was North Beach San Francisco when we went- decor was of a paper-ish trolley in the middle with elements of coit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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Bland and Poor Service

My food was overcooked, and did not taste authentic. When I first entered the restaurant, I had to stand for longer than necessary, then finally walked around trying to get someone to realize that I was there....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by vanessa d.

4.0 of 5 stars. great for brunch and late night eating-- my two favorite meals on earth!i like the comfort food with a quirky atmosphere. i like how the prices are reasonable for the portion size. plus, it's roomy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Noelle R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The ever reliable 5 Spot is great for breakfast, but sometimes the wait is hideously long. So, drag thyself out of bed, even hungover, to get there earlier. The festival meals are always fun, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel A.

4.0 of 5 stars. The new regional menu as of 10/08 is North Beach, San Francisco (i.e., Italian food). I had the eggplant parmesan, which came with garlic bread and creamy pasta: straight-up comfort food. Did it knock...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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last day of the Oregon menu!

Wow! Awesome food, went out with my mother and sisters, last night of the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shari d.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first trip to the 5 spot was good...I was expecting a good meal at a decent price and that is exactly what I got. My friend and I decided to eat here as it was late, he was hungry, and we were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Is it really that hard to make toast?

Is it really that hard to actually toast BOTH sides of the bread when making toast? I find it truly disgusting. Please respond to this site- I will check it regularly- when you actually learn that toast...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by john q.

4.0 of 5 stars. I live, literally, across the street from 5-Spot. I would qualify myself as a regular there.Hank, the cheerfully rotund evening bartender without fail has a disposable jaw ready for me - perhaps the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by pacie f.

5.0 of 5 stars. Arrived at 9am on a Saturday (today) and was promptly seated. I had the 5 SPOT BREAKFAST (8.75) Choice of ham, bacon or sausage (my choice), with two eggs (scrambled). Also comes with toast (chose...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber E.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've never minded waiting for good food...but waiting for bad food...oh no!We went for breakfast last weekend and I ordered a mimosa...sub out OJ and sub in Cran...they charged me for the cran...are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by marie m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Alright. Time to update my review! 5 Spot has become the nice fall back place to go, where you know the food will be good. The service can be kinda soso depending on how busy and who you get. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jill k.

5.0 of 5 stars. i loved the five spot! i loved that it changes "themes" every few months (it was oregon-themed when we were there), i loved the funky art that they sell (and recruit for), i loved that it served...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Great choice for Queen Anne

I'm new to Seattle and took a friend visiting from NYC to 5 Spot. We each had...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Reminds me of NY

even though you have to wait on Sundays for brunch (DUH)! its so worth it. the food is impeccable and is well prepared. coffee is the best there. YUM!!! must go. always because brunch is my ultimate favorite...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Great for a late night chill.

While the 5 Spot is best known as a fav breakfast spot among my friends, I...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by corinne h.

2.0 of 5 stars. this is definitely an all american cafe with an all american menu. I would go here for breakfast but probably nothing else. I had a bad experience when I brought a group of friends to eat and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Always a favorite for me!

I've been a loyal customer of the 5 Spot for over a decade now and still love it to death! Their rotating menu, which changes every 3 months, always keeps open the options for trying something new. And their...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had an awesome meal here yesterday. The wait really wasn't that long probably 15mins at most with a fairly large line. They seem to move people through fairly fast with out seeming to rush them. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David N.

5.0 of 5 stars. We arrived at 8:20 or so in the morning and there was a line outside the door waiting for the place to open. That alone was reason to find a parking spot across the street and jump in line. When the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place on Queen Anne. It has a rotating menu, full bar, late night specials for cheap, and is easily the best that Chow foods has to offer. It's sometimes hard to find parking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think if I were to create a restaurant, I would model it after the 5 Spot. It's not the best restaurant in Seattle, but it offers consistency at a reasonable price. The rotating menu (different...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin R.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I could fashion some kind of makeshift home within 5 Spot and eat brunch there every day, I would. I had the most delicious meal of my LIFE here on one chilly, rainy, Sunday morning. As an out of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Always great food!! by Jennifer B. at InsiderPages

Love to go here after a night out and eat their great breakfast. They have large portions and quick service. It makes for great entertainment at the end of the night. People from all walks eat here. It is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5 Spot is the Bomb!

We eat here 2-3 times a year and are never disappointed. The Hazelnut...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dis H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The only place in our neighborhood I feel completely comfortably taking my toddler to a meal any day of the week. Very tolerant and kid friendly staff. Loud enough to filter out the sound of flying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Left Speechless by the Turkey Sandwich

Let me start by saying that I eat a lot of Turkey sandwiches (5-7 per week minimum), so it is hard to impress me. I ordered the open faced turkey sandwich and was left speechless. The turkey was freshly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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TURKEY!!!

Let me start by saying that I eat a lot of Turkey sandwiches (5-7 per week...
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Yelp.com Review - by danielle m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Kudos to you, 5 Spot, for offering 4 different ice cream sundaes. I have only ever been here for dessert, after doing a quick search for ice cream places that were walkable from my apartment at 9pm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Even though 5 Spot is more renowned for brunches and breakfast food, I've always found the crowd to be offputting. I went to 5 Spot one time when it was in that weird period between one revolving...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Guy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has really good breakfast. I had the Rollin N' Nawlins omelet which is really good if you like spicy. Patrick H. had this really delicious French toast with pears and pecans. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hawaii, Oregon, Las Vegas, New York, New Orleans, Florida Keys- you can go anywhere for breakfast, lunch or dinner at the 5 Spot! And the upshot is that you don't have to feel like you are taking it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm so happy 5 Spot is in our neighborhood. The rotating menu is entertaining, the wait staff is attentive. It's really good for kids - accommodating for strollers/baby carriers etc.I don't know if...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Bad!

Breakfast was ok (that's about it). Gave them a second chance for dinner and won't waste my time going any further.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The 5 Spot hits on only three out of five spots, as far as I'm concerned. Spot 1: Location. I love the top of QA. HIT! Spot 2: Star Power. Blayne from Season 5 of Project Runway was totally having...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jess w.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't made it past the breakfast to try anything else, but the breakfast is worth the solo act. This is one of my fav places when I am looking for that hearty morning or early afternoon roll out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Deanna B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to be honest, I'm never really been wowed by anything but the breakfast menu. But the breakfast menu, mmm!
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Betty N.

5.0 of 5 stars. On top of Queen Anne Hill is a great all American restaurant. If you're coming up Queen Anne, you might miss the 5 Spot b/c the sign is kinda weird and you just over look it. It's on the right hand...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by c y.

2.0 of 5 stars. Been coming here on and off for years. Food is ok but I'm never wowed. Prices have crept up, it's no longer the value it once was. The place is really noisy, so are its other sister restaurants, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Mmmm...

I went there couple weeks ago for a family brunch. Very child friendly...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie J.

3.0 of 5 stars. ah, the 5 spot. it's the second restaurant experience i had in seattle, just a day or so after moving in. as of this review, i'm still totally new to the area. when my party approached 5 spot's doors...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim B.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is hit or miss for me as a vegan. I went there with my brunch club (I'm the only vegan) and they made me a totally kick-ass brunch platter with potatoes, veggies, avocado and other yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cameron L.

4.0 of 5 stars. That was fun. Great service, drinks, and food. Almost no wait on a saturday night. Rotating theme every three months, so you have to come back. It would get five stars but it was a little pricey. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. My thoughts on the five spot tend to be the same as the other atlas food restaurants. WOW they must have a great marketing person. The food here is not bad, but rarely worth what you are paying. And...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lillian T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been here once for an awesome breakfast! I love the rotating menu idea, so I will definitely go back to check out the seasonal dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yee Gan O.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had walked past 5 Spot on my way to Ototo Sushi during my last trip to Seattle. I was keen to sample some old style American food and decided to make another trip up the hill from my hotel in the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam R.

3.0 of 5 stars. We live about two blocks from the 5 Spot, so when we can't think of anywhere else to go, that's where we go.I wouldn't say that it's anything great, or anything terrible either. It's okay. The food is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brien H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The experience here includes the nigh-obsequious waitstaff, the is-what-it-is bartender, and the delightfully fresh seasonally-changing menu, among other things.Never had a negative experience with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like coming here for brunch. I've only been here for brunch. It's a cool place. But today, I had kinda a gruff "I hate the world" waitress. She made me go "meh". The food, while not amazing, is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Delilah R.

4.0 of 5 stars. As said previously, it definitely is HIT OR MISS.I find the service ultimately friendly and quick.Parking is always open when I go, which is great b/c I live far from the Hill.My goal is to come here...
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Yelp.com Review - by terrell m.

3.0 of 5 stars. For some reason, I always end up here with someone from out of town. Since they have a rotating menu/theme/whatever, I am never sure what's in store. It's really hit or miss. They were serving "Texas"...
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awsome now ! ! ! bland before?

i have only lived in seattle a couple of years, so maybee the place was bland and disapointing before, but itsgreat now. i was recomended by a friend and thought the idea of a changing menu and decore sounded...
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The worst Service

My brother, father and I went to breakfast at 5 Spot, my brother and I both are in the service, I was in civilian attire and he in his uniform were refused service. As a member of the services, it is very sad...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karl H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear god... how many pregnant woman can there be in one spot? Oddly enough there were actually 5. But, I digress...We met up with a few out of town friends at the 5 Spot for an early breakfast. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheila S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friends and I go here just about every time we have dinner together. It definitely seems to be the place we go to celebrate our birthdays on our actual birthdays when we want it to be just us.I've...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ordered ONE bloody mary the entire time I was in Seattle and lucky for me I found the best gd one in the city! 5 Spot is a gem of a brunch joint, placed beautifully atop QA Hill where you will...
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Yelp.com Review - by Romeo V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ladies and Gentleman...what I'm about to tell you may seem brash and to some, it may be blasphemous...but this place has the best Fried Chicken in Seattle...You're either gonna hate me or love me...
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Best French Toast!!!

I have been to "5 Spot" twice and enjoyed the cinnamon swirl French toast with caramel sauce on both visits. Although $9.00 seems rather expensive for French toast, it is worth it. You will be served two thick...
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Yelp.com Review - by Natala M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Local classic - great for brunch, good for families with kids. The menu here changes on a quarterly basis and they always come up with a fun theme like "Diners across the Heartland" or " "Two-steppin...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tommy K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ok, here's the thing about the 5 spot ... it's a great neighborhood joint with good, simple food. By Seattle standards, the prices are reasonable but it's definitely not cheap and may even be a bit...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm never disappointed when I come here, so when I want something predictible, I drag hubby up to the top of Queen Anne, and shove him down the other side!Just kidding. We come here.The rotating menu...
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Most everything I've tried has been very good. Except the one special they had last week - chicken breast marinated in pineapple brine and deep fried and topped with pineapple salsa. Sounded good....
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good for late night munchies...

I've only been here for the late night happy hour menu, which I think is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The 5 Spot is a Seattle institution - one of several restaurants owned by "Chow Foods" - and my favorite. Weekend breakfast is the all-time favorite, with the coffee-cake as the secret thing to get....
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Yelp.com Review - by PL X.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! I work in lower Queen Anne and have occasionally gone here for lunch. The menu is quite large and full of variety. The breakfast plates are huge. The last time I went, I ordered the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime D.

4.0 of 5 stars. For sure one of my favorite places in Seattle so far. Breakfast and lunch there are always so good. The portions are huge, the staff is usually friendly and quick and it's just a fun place to be....
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Yelp.com Review - by Austin R.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite breakfast spot in Seattle. The menu changes every few months to focus on a different cuisine or region of the world, i.e. Hawaiian, Route 66, Spain...very casual and comfortable. Good...
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Yelp.com Review - by James F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't give the 5 spot 5stars because they wouldn't want it that way!I have got to say this is some of my favorite breakfast in Seattle. Really enjoy the Route 66 theme going on for the morning, fun...
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Consistently average with great hash browns

I've been here dozens of times as it is close by. The two best dishes on the...
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Comfort food at it's best

I had their Roasted Turkey with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, and Cranberry...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa L.

5.0 of 5 stars. FAVE BRUNCH PLACE IN SEATTLE! Loving how we switch out the theme and art every so often - givin' me a new feel each time I'm there. Worth the wait and reading your newspaper in entirety before...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place will be how I define Seattle.Smart, fun, sarcastic, simple, wonderful.We went for breakfast, but they're open 'round the clock. There's a curved counter that you can sit and eat at if...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane C.

4.0 of 5 stars. i love coming here for the late night happy hour at 10, five for five menu. breakfast is pretty good too, but it's fun sampling all of their mini dishes and going crazy. Otherwise the food is...
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Only go after 10pm for 5 dollar dinners. Sunday is terrible.

I usually go to the 5 Spot for late night happy hour ($5 dinners, $1 dollar PBR). I just went there today (Sunday breakfast) and it SUCKED. Eggshells in eggs, all 5 plates had wrong egg orders, undercooked...
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food. Excellent Service. Hey the breakfast plates are so LARGE you have to split it with a friend. Try the coffee cake...as an appetizer before breakfast, it will make you come back just for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Clint L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic! You can't go wrong with anything on the regular menu (and I've had about 3/4 of it). The Reuben is the best!
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter W.

4.0 of 5 stars. what else is there left to say? I know that normally when a restaurant changes their menu quite a bit, it's a bad sign. But this place does it on purpose every quarter. They also keep a constant...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Solid breakfast spot, and you know its good when they are running out of food items.Portions are generous (two meals for me), there are plenty of vegetarian options, and everything I've had here is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Audrey B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Duuuuudes!!! This place is AWESOME!!!! Great breakfast choices! Every time I vetured out to try something new on the breakfast menu, I ended up falling in love with the dish! HOORAY for 5 Spot! I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori G.

3.0 of 5 stars. We went to the 5 Spot anticipating exploring the culinary theme. We were disappointed- at first. They were literally between themes - New Orleans had just finished and Route 66 was about to start...
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the theme always changes! by Laura H. at InsiderPages

i love that the 5 spot has their regular dishes (the ruben is really good) as well as a menu that changes with the changing theme. the restaurant will pick a location to focus on and prepare food from that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Starla S.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK. I just have to pause a minute and take a deep breath before I write more... I sometimes can me a little dramatic. BUT, ya know... this place just deserves my drama... I just ADORE 5 Spot. I love...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mina A.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I need a good breakfast this is it. Try it late, try it early. They have a full menu (that changes seasonally), but it is their breakfast dishes that really shine. Loved everything I've tried...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Classic diner with Seattle Flavor. Flavor? Lots of flavor.My parents are ultra conservative, but they love the food and the atmosphere. It's about one of the only places I know that everyone will...
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Best breakfast

Mmmm....
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is renowned for having one of the best brunches in Seattle although it also has a good dinner menu. This is the place to come if you're looking to have a really heavy meal that will fill...
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Didn't care for menu..

We've been to this place before only for breakfast (which I thought was ok...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah V.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm giving this 3 stars because I am still not sure how I feel about the place. For the most part, the food is ok but not great. Perhaps I am just spoiled to real southern cooking (I'm from Texas;...
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh B.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food is good but not great. People rave about this place for breakfast, but I have no sudden urge to return and wait in line. Their dinner is fun because they change their menu theme on a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here yesterday morning for brunch and it was YUMMAY!! I haven't been to many breakfasty places in Seattle yet, so I don't have much to compare 5 spot with, but it was super cute. The wait was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had breakfast here and it was great. Good coffee, eclectic entrees, and great service. Mornings here had a nice relaxing, almost- at- home vibe. The Roots and Americana music piping through the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun place to go every season. Great new menu items. If I just want comfort cooking I get the honey fried chicken, or the pulled pork. Great place to get drinks after their dinner rush. Good late night...
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hit and miss

the rotating menu at times is inventive and delicious, but other times...not...
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lilaguide | Great Breakfast!

5 Spot has delicious food and plenty of high chairs and baby slings which makes it easy to bring little ones. Also, the bathroom has a changing table. The theme of the restaurant changes every few months which...
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. solid breakfast, but the honey fried chicken and ice tea is where it's at. food and decor change american regions every few months, ranging from sw, to california, to hawaiian to durrty south...
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Yelp.com Review - by Derek P.

2.0 of 5 stars. After the first 10 minutes sitting at a table near the bar, I began to wonder if eating in a cold restaurant was supposed to improve the dining "experience". Thinking that it was cold for a reason, I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ari C.

4.0 of 5 stars. On our last day in Seattle, we went to 5 spot for breakfast. I read from some of the reviews that there might be a wait for a table, but we didn't have that problem because we came on a monday morning...
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Real food and real value

These guys do a great job of providing "diner" food without all the grease in a casual atmosphere. A great place to go in the morning for brunch on a rainy day. The place warms me up.
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Yelp.com Review - by Bernadette E.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place really knows how to decorate!! With the fall season here the 5 spot is scattered with scarecrows, corn stalks and pumpkins EVERYWHERE!!! On top of the already interested pieces of art all...
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Yelp.com Review - by Betsy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a fabulous place to be able to walk to breakfast to when you wake up at noon! The menu is always changing (slightly) and if it's just you or one other, there's usually no wait on the first come...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Is this place a tourist trap? Yelp reviews rarely lead me astray, but how this place is so highly ranked is beyond me. The sounds of chatter were deafening and my pancakes were very heavy, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin B.

5.0 of 5 stars. MMMMMM, paaaaaannnncaaakkkkes.....I love this place for breakfast, never disappointed. The coffee is great. Quarterly rotating specials but always the trusty standbys like Kathryn's Grand Slam and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Juan M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hmmm. I was a huge fan, until recently. We had a great time and good food. Just good food. It used to be great food. Not sure what happened. I like how there is a theme that changes and keeps the menu...
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Yelp.com Review - by ben h.

4.0 of 5 stars. right or wrong...i consider myself a bit of a brunch conniosseur. i have made some of the best and worst decisions of my life stumbling through a hungover haze to the brunch place of my dreams. this...
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah l.

4.0 of 5 stars. this is wehre i could try fried green tomatoes and have home style mac and cheese with hot sauce late night after being in belltown.it's menu and theme constantly changing adds to the kitschiness of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mac F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good brunch spot for decent prices. A staple.
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to go here for breakfast when I am home in Seattle. It is hands down the best atmosphere, hashbrowns and bloody marys. I love that the decor / menus change every three months or so. It has...
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Yelp.com Review - by Pete S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Is Hank still around at the bar? That's why I go.
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonya L.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I first walked into this place last Friday on a dinner double date, I thought, "How tacky." But I soon realized it was rather delightfully tacky, in one of those it's-so-bad-it's-good kind of...
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Chow Foods always hits the spot

I love the 5 Spot. I don't eat out that often so I really appreciate that...
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Great For Breakfast

Great spot on Queen Anne for a big breakfast with a unique (but excellent) menu.
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Yelp.com Review - by Maus Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. The concept for the rotating themes makes this place worth visiting. I went during the Hawaiian theme and having just visited the big island, it was far in comparison with the taste and ingredients....
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The 5 Spot does not get my 5 stars.My friends all seem to LOVE this place, but it just doesn't do it for me. Granted, the toast slices are nice and thick, home-style if you will. The orange juice...
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Yelp.com Review - by yanni t.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow! Such a cool concept! I love the idea of themes! We just moved to the are and have been eating out a ton. We fell upon the 5 Spot purly on luck! We were looking for a grocery store to get some...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Eh... I've been here a couple times, but now whenever it's mentioned I will probably suggest something else.First time I came here, we were seated pretty quickly, but that's only because we got there...
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Yelp.com Review - by Margarita V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Maybe I am picky, but I just don't know why this place draws such a crowd on weekends. Could it just be the scene? 5 Spot is good reliable food. It is like that sweatshirt that has a stain on it, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole j.

4.0 of 5 stars. Why do I have to be addicted to fries & ranch? Anywhere I go that has fries, I have to order them. Today I go to the 5 Spot and I have to get a burger and fries. I wanted to venture out of my bubble...
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Yelp.com Review - by Raquel F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I dig this place for brunch on the weekends. Huge downfall is that it can be very busy as apparently half of Queen Anne gets brunch there as well! However, they do seem to sit small groups fairly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whats not to like. The menu changes regularly, its got a great dinner feel and you can order breakfast anytime! If you don't like the menu, just wait a few months and go back. Not only are the menu...
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Yelp.com Review - by dawn h.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the 5 spot! It is a great place to take my 2 year old and try some new cuisine. I like how they change the menu to match thier theme and the music to go along, it keeps it fresh. You also...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I liked the 5 Spot until I got hooked on the Memphis BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich. Then I became a fanatic. I brought an out of town guest this weekend, with the express purpose of getting that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Three stars? Three means I liked it. And I did, I liked it. I ate salmon cakes (pretty good, but nothing to moan about) with a pretty darn good salad. I asked the waiter which white wine was on the...
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Okay

Food is constantly rotating for a variety of interesting themed menus. And...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassandra D.

4.0 of 5 stars. One must break fast. One must be social. Here I do both. I'm willing to wait. I'm willing to poke sticks in my eyes for food here. Even oatmeal is appealing at this place. Or anything with potatoes...
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Yelp.com Review - by Traci R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here for drinks but every time I've really enjoyed it. The staff is friendly and I love the diner decor. Their drink menu has been different every time I've gone and every thing's been...
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Yelp.com Review - by Naurry K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is _the_ spot to have breakfast with your friends, loved ones or even the strange woman (or man) that was kind enough to share your bed the night before. It's larger than appears with a swanky...
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, late dinner,and post-concert dining. I've had it all at the 5 spot. My particular favorite is the dinner to closing time. From 10PM on, lots of yummy food becomes cheap....
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lilaguide | 5 Spot Editorial Review

first-rate neighborhood cafe/diner... fantastic breakfasts, good kid's menus... real family place with great food... very crowded for weekend breakfasts
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have only ever been to the 5-spot for breakfast or brunch. It think this is where its colors really show. Allways a long wait on weekends and for good reason. They have a rotating theme on their...
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Ok food, horrible service and rude wait staff

Before going I checked out reviews on citysearch and was warned of the bad service. I should have known I would get much the same. Walking in it was very busy place and that usually means its good or its the...
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Best breakfast in Seattle

My husband & I live in Sammamish and drive to the 5 spot several times a month for breakfast. We usually go around noon to beat the rush. I've had several dishes and all were good except the biscuits and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Blake D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm now adding this to the list of great brunch places in Seattle. I'm writing this after having a wonderful egg scramble with hash browns and scrumptious multi-grain toast :) The coffee was also...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily S.

4.0 of 5 stars. YUMMMMMMMMMI went here for the 1st time EVER w/ my buddy Will last Friday morning as I played hookey from work. There was already a line there at 815am, but luckily I didn't have to fight my way in....
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Near perfect breakfast...

I love this place. Sure there is a bit of a wait on weekends (20-30 minutes), but it's well worth it. The theme changes every month making for a different experience almost every time I go. There is always a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have eaten at the 5 spot for over 16 years now. I probably frequent it once a month now...and will more than likely eat there even less in the future.Maybe it's just the same old same old tired...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really liked the atmosphere of this place, but the service was s-l-o-w. We ordered drinks, and it took at least 10 minutes before she came back to tell us they were out of the beer we ordered...and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay, first of all, you don't go here for dinner. You go to the 5 Spot for breakfast, or brunch, or even linner, whatever is your first meal of the day. This is what they're good at. The themes vary,...
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I could use some more comfort

I recentally moved to Seattle and when I heard that a comfort food spot was in my hood I was happy. The service was lacking seemed to be fake and after the dish that I ordered already took 45 minutes without...
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Yelp.com Review - by Robby T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Brisket was 4-star...great Coca-cola based glaze! Atmosphere = A for effort, but it was a bit too cavernous for how cozy they tried to make the space. Regardless, the service was excellent. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Landon H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their take on regional food is an excellent idea. And they hit their mark... most of the time. However, the Spot can't be beat for good, quickly served food for any meal of the day.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon L.

4.0 of 5 stars. As they say: "5 SPOTs, not STARs"5 Spot's allure comes from it's quarterly-or-thereabouts rotating whole restaurant theme. South Carolina, Cuba, Georgia - and so on. Good for breakfast primarily, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I remember going to church with my family, a good little Catholic girl blending in with all the other guilt-ridden folks making the weekly trek to listen to our pastor's sermon. Sometimes, I felt the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joshua M.

3.0 of 5 stars. They should let you do half stars. Because I really want to give it a 3.5. The thing is that I've been there three or four times now, and nothing ever looks great to me on the menu, but everything I...
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breakfast spot

I had heard good things, so I went here with my parents last weekend for breakfast. We were very impressed and pleased. My dad ordered a basic breakfast: bacon, and pancakes. They were nothing special. When...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sydnie J.

1.0 of 5 stars. I'd heard good things, but when my roommate, friend and I went there, we were sorely disappointed. And pissed off by the end of our dinner.Our server was kind of a bitch. And slow. They were out of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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Rotating menu at diner-style restaurant

While visiting Seattle, I had dinner at this place with a native, a frequent visitor, and a frequnet traveler who eats out a lot. We all enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. The menu rotates so check the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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The best French toast in the world

This is a cute little coffee shop/diner... went there on a sleepy morning and had the BEST french toast of my life. It's more like a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon roll with some sort of tasty butter...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberley D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pricier than I'd like for dinner, but quite tasty. Serving until midnight, though = awesome. I don't understand why it's so hard to find an entree after 10pm. Serving breakfast until three is also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I think I'll pass on the climb up the hill, it's not worth it.Honestly, I had high expectations for this place. Good reviews, word-of-mouth, and it seemed like something right up my alley. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabrielle G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food is not all that impressive. However, I do like their $5 menu after 10:00pm. Good items to order: their brisket sandwich, pork chop, and/or the breakfast. If you don't mind the slow service,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Esme W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Always my first choice for brunch. Great food, great bloody mary's, great drawings on the walls---they really go out of their way to adhere to the quarterly theme (my personal fave was the "County...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Late Night Nosh. How can you go wrong with a $5 meal? Well, you could, but we didn't. Walked in there at 10 pm with a party of 6, got seated right away, and from there on the water and coffee were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz A.

5.0 of 5 stars. The perfect breakfast spot. Fresh squeezed OJ, Cafe Vita coffee, and killer Omelettes! The portions are big, the servers are friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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weekday breakfasts are the way to go

the breakfasts here are always always always yummy - they should stick to that. fresh ingredients, l...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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Totally Worth The Wait

Every restaurant will have its off days and I'm sure the 5-Spot is no different but some of the other reviews do not give credit where credit is due. The food is great, especially the fried chicken (but get...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. Many a night I've driven over to the Five Spot for something yummy to eat... I would drive from the Eastside even if gas was $10 to get there!I love a lot of the menu regulars (Brother John's All Day...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ficus K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love just about everything about this restaurant. It's a comfortable neighborhood joint you can just go to whenever. They change half of the menu and the decor every three months, so you never get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Colin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh my God! French toast. Huge! Help. How to eat? How to leave any behind. Ginormous. Delicious. Three inches thick (no exaggeration) times 2 slices marinating in cinammon and syrup. Can't - stop -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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Get the special by Scott R. at InsiderPages

The Five Spot is my favorite Seattle restaurant, with great food, a great atmosphere, a rotating menu, and don't forget to order the special. Big line for brunch on weekends, plan accordingly.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jeff c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Something about Seattle's restaurants - they seem much more accessible than San Francisco's - 5 Spot is no exception. Showed up on a Sunday morning at this popular cafe and we were seated inside 10...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The 5 Spot is another of the consistently good Chow Foods restaurants. They themed menus always have a few inspired dishes and their regulars are tasty too (try the brisket). This is one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Five Spot is probably one of my top five favorite spots among the Seattle dining scene. ESPECIALLY for breakfast. There is an excitement at The Five Spot, it's always bustling with people. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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lilaguide | 5 Spot

Great food, spacious, stands/cradles for infant carriers.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny w.

4.0 of 5 stars. The breakfast I had here was amazing. I think I had orange infused french toast or something rather. It was great. Fresh and tasty. I like the decor. Great location but bad for parking.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by megan d.

5.0 of 5 stars. AIways been a winner in my book! the themes change about every 3 months so there's always a new menu and new decor. however they do have a stand by menu that stays the same thats equally yummy. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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Quintessential Seattle, finally coming back around

When I went to the 5 spot for the first time about 5 years ago, I was like "wow, this is THE Seattle...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Satisfying comfort food

I used to live on Queen Anne and my wife an I ate here probably once a week. The nice thing about th...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by t. k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing breakfast spot!! The wait on the weekends is a bit out of control, but if you get there by 9 you should get right in. Fabulous omelets, great coffee, and the beignets are out of this world!
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great little place with a comfortable vibe, in a great little gentrified part of Seattle. I went for the South Carolina theme and the food was top-notch. BBQ ribs were delish with some pleasant sides....
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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lilaguide | 5 Spot

this is THE neighborhood breakfast place. Great food, different themes. They get many kids in there. A bit crowded but very friendly.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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lilaguide | 5 Spot

Very good food with lots of families so crying kids only raises a few brows. The wait can be long.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The 5 Spot is practically an institution for Queen Anne weekend brunchers. Good portions, big menu, rotating themes, and fun decor all make for a fun eat here. For me, I can take it or leave it....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Austin W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. They have great food but even if they didn't I would come for the changes that happen every few months. I'm just so impressed with the staff creativity in redecorating the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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Not worth it

I have tried many times to like this place, as I live in Queen Anne, but I just can't do it. Every menu item I've tried has been bland, greasy, and ultimately hard to digest. The rotating menu drives me...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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The shoe just doesn't fit ...

The 5 Spot is like a boyfriend you desperately need to dump, but dont because you have this hope that he will turn around someday. The food is consistently bland. Without fail, the french fries from the fish &...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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You're only as good as the people you hire

The 5 spot has been a favorite of mine until a couple months ago. On a very busy weekend morning, I attempted to go with another friend. While waiting in a crowded lobby with no one there to direct to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Cat R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the only place my spouse will go to have his annual birthday dinner, and he always selects the same thing, the honey-stung fried chicken. I alternate, and usually have something off the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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Quirky, cool atmosphere in Queen Anne

Fun, quirky restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and changable, regional menu with artwork to correspond. The fare was "Heartland" oriented (Midwestern) and there were some authentic items and ones that had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Franklin D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only checked this place out for breakfast, but its pretty good. The thing I like the best is that I left full, very full. The scramble was nice, a smoky sort of Texas romp, with some peppers,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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"Spot" On

I will generally do one of two thing going out for breakfast on the weekends, Dim Sum in the Interna...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Great Room, So-so Food

I thought that we hit a good one when we saw the line outside. The room is just what a breakfast place should look like, very fun, bright, upbeat. The service was great, good coffee, great freshly squeezed...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

4.0 of 5 stars. You can't miss the 5 Spot, located in the heavily gay enclave of Seattle's Queen Anne Hill neighborhood - just look for the sign depicting neon coffee pouring into a giant three-dimensional cup. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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Tried and True.

This restaurant has been around for quite a few years and has stood the test of time. My wife and I have eaten at the 5 Spot on numerous occaisions and have never been dissapointed. We like the periodic...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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Delicious and fun! by Rachael B. at InsiderPages

I love Five Spot for its fun atmosphere, delicious food, and rotating menu. Besides their staples like fried chicken, pork chop, and fried green tomatoes, Five Spot has an additional menu that rotates every...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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How did they get such a good rapport? by Katie C. at InsiderPages

The looks of the place give a person the impression that this food will be to die for. Theres always an enormous line outside the restaurant, indicating people are willing to wait to eat at the 5 Spot. Well, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2005
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Arrogant Service

I entered, I waited to be seated, empty tables visible, ignored by all service people (no acknowledgement of presence), after five minutes and a query on being seated was told "You have to wait". Left, since I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2005
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lilaguide | 5 Spot

Great neighborhood cafe/diner. Fantastic breakfasts, good kid's menus. A real family place with great food. Very crowded for weekend breakfasts!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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A homecooked meal. by Beth C. at InsiderPages

My first time at the five spot on Queen Anne was just a few weeks ago despite the fact that I have lived here for over two years. I finally made it in and am happy I did. I ordered some fabulous food and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2005
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seattle tried and true

coke served in jars and the fried chicken plate is hard to beat. good salads too! great for comfort food - love the everchanging themes and artwork. :)
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2005
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breakfast - ordinary, don't write home

I ate breakfast here because of the rating that it got on this website. The ambience and atmosphere is fantastic!! Plenty of room, high ceilings, and the service is fantastic as well. Unforunately, the food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2005
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This deserves a 9.1?

After seeing the high rating for the 5 Spot and seeing lines to get in and eat on the weekends, I thought there might be a good reason to go here. I ordered a ham and cheese scramble and compared to other...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2004
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A Queen Anne Institution

The Five Spot is one of those rare places that will always have business. Through food trends and bad economies, you will always be able to rely on the Five Spot. One of the best food deals in town is the 10pm...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2004
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the food hits the SPOT!

I think "5 Spot" sums up what Seattle is to me: a melting pot of great cuisines in one big city! My friends and I enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere the restuarant had with its' friendly staff and relaxed...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2004
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Eh...

Food just kinda' "Eh" now. Great service generally and the breakfasts are still choice, but it's just so...well...DONE. I wish it wasn't. I've been wearing a beat to cr*p 5 Spot t-shirt for ten years now. Used...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2003
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The cosmo Seattle breakfast

Always buzzing with loads of people, the 5 spot serves tasty food although can be spicy/heavy/greasy. Great bloody marys and juices, and very very strong coffee! The rotating theme menu is also decent but...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2003
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not so fun anymore

My first few times to 5 Spot were always fun and exciting. I remember having loved the food - especially the steamy hot fresh berry cobbler. This last time, however, the restaurant seemed to have lost all its...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2003
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What a disappointment . . .

Although I live in Queen Anne, we often venture to other neighborhoods for breakfast and decided to try the 5 Spot when we drove by and saw there was no line outside the door. After eating there, I wonder why...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2003
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I don't think so.

I am sorry, but the best comfort food in Seattle, is Philly's Best. 5 spot is a great place, with great food. However, there is nothing as comforting as a beef or chicken pepper cheese steak from Philly's...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2003
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Big disappointment

Took some out of town relatives here for a fun, yummy breakfast and instead got so-so service and nearly inedible food. My mother loved her cinnamon French toast, and the rest of us couldn't gag down our eggs,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2003
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relax-enjoy

Since stumbling on to this place two years ago, I make it part of every visit I make to this city.. if lines are long, I'll come back later, but I generally find a good booth and a friendly (and efficient)...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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no comfort food

Comfort food? You've got to be kidding. Service was okay, food was worse. I doubt I'll go back again.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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hit or miss

the breakfasts here are always yummy - they should stick to that. the regional dinners are hit or miss. little italy was fabulous, the big easy isn't so hot. their food tends to be very hearty/greasy, too much...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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eclectic

The five spot isn't the most romantic or family oriented...but it has breakfast 24 hours a day and it is definitely world class! Definitely been a favorite in my family for years!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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what breakfast is supposed to be

this is what breakfast is all about. walk in with a hangover, walk out with a hangover, but at least breakfast will be good
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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It's The Big Easy!

The newest change has gone Creole! We just had dinner at our favorite neighborhood restaurant on Sat. and were happy to see yummy cajun food! The catfish etoufee and jumbalaya were great (very spicy!) but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2002
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brian

Horrible, what in gods name is the attraction here?? The food is bland, no flavor at all. I might as well eat in England.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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Funky & Good

We've gone twice now, both for late night meals. Both times were good. I got their Key West specials and enjoyed the citrus and spices. My husband was quite satisfied the first time, but the second he had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2002
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SUPER breakfasts

GREAT breakfast selections! My wife and I plan to try it for dinner soon.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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Crappy Conch

First of all, this review is for my most recent visit...I usually love the 5 Spot. That said, the latest menu "Conch Republic" is a complete bust. Their attempt to replicate Caribbean jerk cuisine with nothing...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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a seattle must-do

This place has consistently good food, nice wait staff, even nice patrons. make it your breakfast hang out, like hundreds of others have. just get there before they do on Sundays (before 11 a.m.) to avoid huge...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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Amazingly Delicious!!!

I moved onto QA a few years ago. I'm a food critic, and I eat out 3-4 times a week. I've eaten all sorts of food, in many places around the world. I'm not a big fan of "American" food, but the 5 Spot is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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Y to the ummy

Best hashbrowns in Seattle. It usually crowded on the weekends but it's worth the wait. The food is good and the wait staff always keeps my coffee cup full.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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Good Food

I'd give it an 8.5 - 9 because you never know what their theme will be. They don't change their theme for like 2 months so you can still have a chance at the current theme if you already didn't get one or you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Go at night, avoid the line!

I admit that the 5 spot can be a little hit-or-miss when it comes to breakfast (although they still pack 'em in), but their fried chicken dinner is always great. The brisket is pretty tasty too. I've always...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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Wow, what a breakfast!

I've been there a few times and thought the breakfasts were great. It's one of my favorite spots to bring out of town guests in the a.m. The service has been really good a few times and just okay the other...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2002
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Great brunch

This place always has a line, and for good reason. The breakfasts are great, especially the omelets. I also like stopping in mid-week for a drink with a friend.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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Frommer's

Every 3 months or so, this restaurant, one of Seattle's favorite diners, changes its menu to reflect a different regional U.S. cuisine. You might find Brooklyn comfort food featured, or perhaps...
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RestaurantRow.com

the food rocked...
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Gayot

the eldest of jeremy hardy and peter levyis restaurant offspring (the others are atlas foods, jitterbug, endolyne joeis and coastal kitchen) occupies a renovated 1912 building. the casual, family-oriented...
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer

coastal kitchen, endolyn joe's, jitterbug cafe and atlas foods, the 5 spot serves up regional american cuisine with a menu that changes quarterly. the atmosphere is lively, fun and casual with whimsical art...
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Epinions

this popular, pretty spot is the neighborhood hangout on queen anne, and there is no question as to why the locals keep returning--the food is really good...
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AOL CityGuide

regional american food is the star...
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Fodor's

up the hill from seattle center, the unpretentious five spot has a regional american menu that makes a new stop every four months or so--key west, little italy, new orleans, santa fe, and the fictitious...
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Amazon.com

the 5-spot features an ever-changing regional menu based around a solid framework of continual favorites. i've been eating breakfast there most every weekend for the past five years and never tire of it. the...
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10Best

scan the menu at this funb and funky american eatery, and you'll likely find your favorite region of the states soundly represented, from southern-style tasso ham and honey-stung fried chicken to northwestern...
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IgoUgo

the mightily popular five spot isn't a culinary find, but the fun food served in generous portions make it a repeat visit restaurant for almost anyone who walks through the door. thieir always-changing menu...
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Epinions

5-spot serves up varied, affordable menu...
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