5 Spot
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 285-7768
Fax: (206) 322-0435
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Galer Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Comfort Food 2004
- Hours:
- Daily 8:30am-12am, Bar until 1am
Editorial Review for 5 Spot – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Blue- and white-collars rub elbows in this Queen Anne eatery, and unshaven faces are definitely OK. Arrive early for breakfast and take advantage of exceptional people-watching opportunities during the moderate wait for a table. Open spaces and chirpy menu descriptions keep the place casual and relaxed, but servers are speedy and highly competent--mason-jar water glasses won't be empty for a moment.
The Food
Owners Peter Levy and Jeremy Hardy have traveled the country in search of blue-collar cuisine. As a result, the menu--and its featured regions--changes several times a year. Nothing beats diner fare, which translates to heaping portions of often good, simple food. From "blunch" to a late-night menu, choices abound: omelettes, home-style biscuits and gravy, halibut and chips, buttery fried chicken, and red beans and rice round out the greasy-spoon staples.
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Insider Tips
When to GoLate risers will be happy to know they serve ham and eggs up until midnight, seven days a week.
User Reviews for 5 Spot
01/02/2009 Posted by 506QAresident
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 tasted like someone took the top off a pizza and cooked it again in 2 eggs. The waiter was surly and we waited ages to get our food. My boyfriend's corn cakes were in theory very good, but also not warmed adequately. His omelette was bland, and the sausage accompanying it was cold. This was the 3rd time I tried eating there this year and I am still not impressed. I will not return there any more.
Pros: Fun ambiance
Cons: Lousy food, surly waitstaff, too crowded on weekends & holidays for breakfast
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
11/10/2008 Posted by Gilead19
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. When my food arrived, it was so terrible that I felt guilty about spending any money at all. The price is definitely not comparable to the quality. Right now, they are serving a North Beach (San Francisco). As a local Northern Californian, I was excited to see what they could do. I wasn't impressed with anything that I ordered and the service was slow. The only reason I would ever go back to this restaurant is if they changed their prices to "pay what you think it's worth" - then I'd probably save a lot of money.
Pros: Good idea, good location.
Cons: Value, quality of food & service, and atmosphere are all well below average.
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