Alki Cafe

08/03/09

Great food by the water

by foodymaster at Citysearch

We were hungry after hanging out at the beach. We decided to try lunch at Alki cafe. We have no complaints. I ordered the mushroom burger and it was delicious. Fries were good also. Although restaurant was very busy, I was surprised by the attentiveness and friendliness of our waitress . My wife had a salad which was also very good. Great food.......excellent service.....reasonable prices......while enjoying the view.......what else can you ask for. Next time we're there, we're definitely trying their breakfast foods.

• Pros: Excellent food and service
• Cons: No dinner

01/03/09

I WON'T patronize this restaurant again

by Stalgis at Citysearch

I have never written a review before today. My daughter and I enjoy getting together for brunch on weekends. Today was our first time eating at Alki Cafe. The location was very nice with a view of Alki Beach. We ordered the $11.95 Italian Benedict modified to our vegetarian taste. It was ok, nothing special. We have had better for less money. When the bill arrived, we questioned the waitress about it, as we confirmed the price before ordering. Next thing we knew the owner came out, arms crossed, glaring at my daughter, and suddenly the atmosphere turned hostel. I have never before been treated so rudely when I have eaten out. Up until this point we were enjoying our time together; which at that point left us feeling very uncomfortable. I am normally a generous tipper; not today. Needless to say we will not eat here again, nor will I recommend this restaurant to anyone.

• Pros: Across from Alki beach
• Cons: Rude owner. Made to feel really uncomfortable

04/25/08

SKIP IT

by YikesandOMG at Citysearch

This place does not appreciate PAYING customers. Management doe not have a clue about customer serivce. Save yourself the stress and make scrambled eggs and toast at home... it'll taste much better!

• Pros: open for business
• Cons: open for business

04/23/08

I'm confused!!!

by brown350 at Citysearch

My mother (who is from California) and I stopped in at the Alki Cafe on Wednesday for a late brunch and we had a great time. Our server was warm and friendly, she offered wonderful recommendations and answered our questions thoroughly. The food was done within fifteen minutes, my coffee level was never lower than half a cup and we were allowed to sit at our table as long as we wanted.

Which is why I was surprised to read all of these horrible reviews! I highly suggest it- awesome service, great variety and wonderful location.

**Try the crab benedict, you won't be sorry**

• Pros: Service, great food, view, an awesome place to call your breakfast dive!
• Cons: parking!

04/12/08

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. The owner actually yelled at us for being there

by ballchimwick at Citysearch

We had a party of 13. the waitress was very nice. We received our food and as we were eating, the owner actually came over and broke into a tirade about how he couldn't seat 13 people - AFTER WE HAD ALREADY ORDERED AND RECEIVED OUR FOOD. This guy is a world class bafoon. i've never seen anything like it. We will never frequent this establishment again and hope you rethink your meal plans as well. Nobody wants to be harassed by the owner of a restaurant in which you are dining and PAYING.

• Pros: used to be a nice place
• Cons: Owner yells at customers. Makes people very uncomfortable.