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Beth's Cafe

7311 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 782-5588

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Beth's Cafe

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Good for groups
5 Star Rating
 
(19 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(10 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(7 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(2 reviews)

User Reviews for Beth's Cafe

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1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

04/12/2008 Posted by Demolator

Unless you're a 14 year-old Goth runaway who wants to score methamphetamine from the waitstaff, steer clear of Beth's. Everything tastes like grill brick.

Pros: They'll let you shoot up in the men's room.

Cons: Lighting, food, service, atmosphere

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/06/2008 Posted by olblueeyes

If your in the mood for some traditional breakfast fare, then this is the place for you. I will admit that parking can become a pain in the rear and thats where the parking is. In the rear. The service was friendly and attentive to my coffee needs. Also, the food came out really quick. Keep in mind however that we were the only people in there for a majority of the meal. Bottom line: the food is good, or at least its predictable. I ordered the chicken fried steak and thats what I got. Not to mention, it was delicious.

Pros: Breakfast!

Cons: Parking

2 Star Rating: Below Average

01/12/2008 Posted by billjriv

Too much smoke,dirty and full of youngins.If you go to this place come to pray for the lost little kids.Seems like theres alot of these holes in Seattle that need direction and love.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/30/2007 Posted by amanda5

I always take my friends to beth's after a long night of drinking. It seems as though I am not the only one though because it is always busy at the two o'clock hour. The staff may as well all be Mother Theresas with all they endure from the inebrated masses. The service is fast and the country gravy flows like a river into the ocean of my soul. The saucy yet sweet waitstaff keep my coffee cup full and the juke-box is exquisite. I also recommend the 15 million egg omelet or what ever it is. What a way to impress friends and family from out of town or the hottie with the "bottie" you just dragged in from the bar. Either way this place rules.

Pros: beautiful waitstaff

Cons: no valet parking

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/18/2007 Posted by recruitcho

i took my girlfriend here a couple months back at 3 am and waited for an hour and a half. we sat at the table with only one side of the booth attached to it that was RIGHT next to the cashier. we waited a bit for our food which was made by a guy who had the hairiest arms ive ever seen in my life. ordered the 12 egg omelette. ate the omelette with all the hashbrowns. needless to say i wasted 20 dollars because it ended up next to the trash can in the parking lot. I GO BACK EVERY WEEKEND! =D

Pros: cheap, huge portions

Cons: the wait

4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/06/2006 Posted by amadio

I make an annual trip to Beths because I do like this place, It's a little Alternative genre greasy spoon with generous portions. The food is a bit greasy which would be expected, and which is why I only come around every twelve months. I'm flat out ill from the grease, and from watching Hefty customers pound down their 12 egg omlets. I also make sure I'm seated away from the grill so I don't watch them laddle grease onto the grill from a bucket. And yet, Beths is an Icon G-spoon that shouldn't be missed.

Pros: Casual, huge portions

Cons: you Wait outside

3 Star Rating: Average

09/01/2006 Posted by mtbwz

Go if you are in your 20s. Very greasy and the service depends on the time of day. This is a popular spot when the bars close down at night and a good option instead of Dennys!!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/07/2006 Posted by thedatingfiles

I often go to this place at 4 in the morning with my bouncing crew after a hard night's work. We live it up, eat, and talk business. The food is quick, the service is easy going, and the amount of bums that get kicked out nightly is minimal. Just watched out for all the stoned folks there. They may just reach over and try to grab a pancake that you may not have on your plate.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/04/2005 Posted by morbek

One can feel at home anyplace where the dining public breaks into song when "Zip ah Dee Do DA" is played on the Juke Box. The food is comfort-awesome (Be sure you are hungry...and not on a diet) and the ambiance is all Seattle grunge scene. It's a great place to sit, eat, drink coffee and color!

Pros: Food, Staff, Customers

Cons: Crowded, Divey-ish, Hard to Park

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

02/10/2005 Posted by klh554

We tried Beth's cafe after reviewing the recommendations here, but were really quite disappointed. Food was greasy and mediocre and the coffee was luke warm - all of the cups. Service was unacceptably slow. Unfortunately we won't go back. We may have visited on an off day but it isn't worth our ~$20 (Breakfast for two w/ tip) to try again.

Editor's Review

Green Lake icon that's been serving breakfast fare to hungover 20-somethings since 1957.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Parking

Parking is tough on Aurora; turn on to Winona Avenue and look for the alley leading to a free lot directly behind the restaurant.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot
  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 24 hours

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • Coffee Shops & Diners

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Late Night Dining
  • Cheap Eats
  • Brunch

Recognition for Beth's Cafe

2007 Audience Winner - Late-Night Dining

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