Brouwer's Cafe
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 267-2437
- Cross Street:
- Phinney Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Beer Selection 2007, Beer Selection 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-2am
Editorial Review for Brouwer's Cafe – by Anna Roth
In Short
An industrial feel pervades this stylish beer hall located on an unobtrusive Fremont street--exposed steel bars, wood-lined walls and hanging pictures and old beer signs all contribute to the new/old atmosphere inside. Big wooden booths line a wall downstairs; upstairs, early birds snag the balcony tables. Beer connoisseurs should sit at the bar to learn gems of knowledge about European ales from the knowledgeable bartenders. Service is polite but often harried.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe ladies' room is hidden on the south side of the bar, through the curtains. The gents' is around the corner near the kitchen.
The ExtrasTraditional Flemish food is served but rarely rises above the standards of bar food--the mussels are a good bet.
User Reviews for Brouwer's Cafe
07/01/2008 Posted by apederse
I've never had a bad experience here. The beer list may be expensive, but it's also extensive! The food is actually the real reason I keep going back. It's very well thought out and absolutely delicious. Everything is homemade, and in my opinion, very reasonable. Homemade sausage, sauerkraut, bread, and mustard for 9 dollars, to me, a good bargain considering the quality of the food. As far as the service, it's perfectly fine. Not overbearing, not negligent, just the way I want it. I hate when people are stumbling over each other to get my table and ask if everything is OK. Give me what I need and leave me alone, and that is what this place does. I would recommend it to anyone, and will continue to go.
Pros: food, beer, ambience
Cons: parking if you drive
06/10/2008 Posted by SkRub
Wow...the service at Brouwers is HORRIBLE! Not just slow, but overly rude. This tragically hip beer hole is inundated with extremley pompous employees. Their reluctance to provide you with any decent help is written all over their faces. Even with their impressive beer list, I wouldn't recommend Brouwers to anyone for the mere fact that the employees are severly stuck-up and would only ruin a would-be good time. Brouwers would be great if the terrible staff got over themselves. I'll be spending my money some place else. This one star is gratuity for the beer list alone...nothing else.
Pros: Beer list
Cons: Everything else!
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