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Luna Park Cafe

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2918 SW Avalon Way
Seattle, WA 98126

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Luna Park Cafe
Local(206) 935-7250

2918 SW Avalon Way
Seattle, WA 98126

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The Open View

Luna Park Cafe is located in Washington. Try this spot for cheap eats in the West Seattle neighborhood. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine American dishes. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features breakfast and lunch.

Expert Reviews of Luna Park Cafe

Citysearch | Step into a kitsch-filled fantasy at this eclectic 1950s diner serving all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Named after Luna Park, a Coney Island style amusement park that used to grace West Seattle's waterfront, this lively cafe serves up omelets, shakes, burgers, and nostalgia by the plateful to a family-oriented...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/23/2007
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User Reviews of Luna Park Cafe

Sad Meal

In all fairness I need to give Luna Park Cafe another try but the last time I...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samayah A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was fun..only tried breakfast but it was good stayed entertained staring at all the cool decor!
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Donna R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to Luna Park during my trip to Seattle. The food was good, the shakes were excellent (yummy! Mint chocolate shake!), the staff was very friendly, as well. What made me happy was to see that they…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Once upon a time in West Seattle, there was a boardwalk amusement park of the Coney Island variety. People would come from all around to ride the rides, see the freaks, and take in some salt air at…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Luna Park has a great breakfast menu. I love ordering either a St. Louis or a Llama Pile. The staff is congenial and the place is kid friendly but it's still the kind of place you can kick back and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tyler J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Five Stars, yay! I experienced Luna Park Cafe for the first time today for lunch. We had a really cute server that was hilarious. And KUDOS for the 80 dishwasher who also had a hello kitty credit card!…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin F.

1.0 of 5 stars. My memory isn't what it used to be. And neither is Luna Park Cafe.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pinky P.

1.0 of 5 stars. I have lived in West Seattle my whole life. When Luna Park opened it was such a neat place to go, a real mom and pop diner. Now it is such a disappointment. I have had terrible terrible service 4…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurie R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Don't go changing to try and please me. I like(d) you just the way you are (were).
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ray I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not only was the waitress a breath of fresh air & totally attentive to our lunchtime needs (during a near full house Monday) but the service was literally at light speed. We our order & before I had…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris B.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a good place to grab breakfast, but on the weekends be prepared to wait a bit for a table. The food is usually very good, but the coffee is only so-so. You might want to bring your own,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Those hobo scrambles are amazing. This place also has Bacon Salt on the tables, which means they love you and want you to be happy.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The staff is fun and hip.. all that I am not lol.. but service is just ok. I sat for a long time before getting a drink order and was picking at my food for 15 minutes waiting for the check My first…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I do love eating at Luna Park! The staff are young and fun - not always that attentive or great at customer service - but like I said, young and fun! The place is funky and retro which is always a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Banana Split milkshakes! The diner food is also very diner-y in the best way... but seriously, BANANA SPLIT MILKSHAKES!
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tori J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Aaahhh Luna Park. Where else would a diner profit of the grisly demise of a fanciful ( badly planned) amusement park with more history than most places in Seattle . They have so much Kitsch crap…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ang A.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's (almost) summer in Seattle! Go now! Have a fizzy mimosa in the sun on the huge patio out front! Get sassed by the wait staff! Eat a plate of hash browns the size of your head!
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc Kevin H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I liked the look of this place right from the start -- funky, eclectic, bordering on eccentric. It's filled with antique bric-a-brac like any number of similar places, but there's a greater feeling of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by etta w.

4.0 of 5 stars. after i helped some friends move, they payed me more money then i had seen in one place (outside of rent) for like, a year. I went here and got a drink. they had champagne, and i also got a platter of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Riss J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have a crush on the same hostess Mary does..freaky..and seriously the tattoo works. It's often hit or miss, but I love the grilled cheese here. Not fancy, not stupid, just good ol' regular happy…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet K.

3.0 of 5 stars. We randomly ended up at this place after checking out Alki Beach in West Seattle. It's a cute little place, it's like the 80s threw up on the walls! I had breakfast and the bf had a burger...both…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick H.

1.0 of 5 stars. We though we would support our local cafe in West Seattle, even after other mixups... Absolutely horrible service and food! The architecture and atmosphere however is awesome though. LISTEN TO THIS!…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place for the place and the staff. The food? Hash browns are good (though I didn't allow myself more than a taste). Milkshakes look good (though I didn't allow myself one at all -- why?…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love breakfast. I pay homage to the most important meal of the day on a at least a monthly basis at the Luna Park Cafe because I'm fortunate enough to live down the street. In all the times I've…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great atmosphere! As a child of the 80's, this place has some kick ass decor! All day breakfast and rockin' sandwiches complete the menu!
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten here several times and always loved the food. Then the place was sold and it just wasn't quite the same anymore. The first thing that brought the sale to my attention was notices on each…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Our favorite breakfast place. Good diner food as well. Awesome shakes. We enjoy the fund vintage decor. Just really fun, simple, quirky diner.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Great milkshakes and decor

Always good standard 50's 60's type food, before it got "fast". Killer shake...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Cute little spot!

The retro decor was entertaining. Ended up going on superbowl sunday so no...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Great food, fun atmosphere...

Recently tried Luna Park with a big group of friends and it was fantastic! The food was wonderful and the servers were extremely accomodating to our large group. Friendly and fun, it really made our experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pablo G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes I drive across the west seattle bridge only to come here. Enough said. I just avoid weekend mornings, due to heavy kid noise.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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The Truth about Luna Park Cafe, as told from the customers point of view

I've been to Luna Park Cafe numerous times for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and l LOVE it. The food is great and the staff is very friendly. Recently I read a review about Luna Park that was a COMPLETE LIE!...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Scary dishwasher !!!

Went there friday for lunch, and i went to the waitress area to ask her for a clean fork, (who was really sweet actually, and the food wasn't bad either). Upon turning around to go back to my table i witnessed...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Russell L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I tried Luna Park for the first time and wasn't too impressed, sorry. I had breakfast for dinner and chose the biscuits and gravy with eggs and hash browns. I was totally grossed out by the hard…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica h.

4.0 of 5 stars. goooooood hamburgers and fries!
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Luna Park Cafe is great. Seriously good diner food. The shakes are the best I have had in a looooong time. (I went with my wife and 3 kids. The kids and I had shakes and I made them let me try…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Arrived for brunch around 10:15 and had maybe a three-minute wait. The coffee (Tony's) was good, and the waitstaff was super awesome. They were attentive and friendly, quick to refresh the coffee,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here with a friend for breakfast several times. They have a nice variety of tasty breakfast options that can either be a scramble, a pile and I can't remember the third option. I always…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin W.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you want an artery-clogging burger 'n fries kind of meal, this is the best place to find one in West Seattle. Don't skip the milkshake either. You've probably already blown your diet once you've…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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good, quality brunch

stopped by for brunch before sightseeing. we each had either a hobo or a pile - pretty accurate descriptions, i must say. the bacon was just right and the hash browns not soggy or overcooked. toast and jam was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rosalind B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Breakfast on a weekday OUTSIDE with my dog and a good friend! I TRULY enjoyed my meal here at Luna Park Cafe. The waitresses were friendly and attentive. The menu was extensive and even included a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Nicely decorated, good food

Inside, the Luna Park Cafe is full of diner-era antiques throughout... old metal signs, functional neon displays and a working jukebox. There's plenty to look at while you dine on a quality breakfast or lunch....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anca S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Standard diner breakfast fare -- sufficiently tasty but it gave me a fairly unpleasant stomach-ache.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonya L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Luna Park Cafe is an absolutely delicious place that has a really fun feel. It's basically a diner with some of the best diner food I have ever had. The burgers are fantastic and the milkshakes…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Curtis C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Friendly service. Great vibe if you are not in a hurry. My visit was late morning on a weekday. Good coffee, but didn't have to fight off many refill offers.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came here for Breakfast after it was recommended by a couple of people. The food was good and I love the decor. Everyone was friendly but it was a bit crowded. That's what I would expect from a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole j.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't eat breakfast foods but it's nice to have the option anytime. I love having Luna Park within walking distance. My roommate and I find ourselves here once a week. The decor is rad with their…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Unimpressed. Sure, it's a cute place, but the food I had (Fair Burger) was not good and the supposedly great milkshakes had little to offer and the service didn't improve the situation. The burger…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel P.

5.0 of 5 stars. All I got to say they got they got the best pancacks in town
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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Decent Food, Good Service

Yes, this place can get busy on the weekends. But I always find a place that is busy, to be a good s...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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lilaguide | Luna Park CafA© Editorial Review

whole decor lends itself to dining with children... very kid-friendly restaurant both in terms of menu selection and decor
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitzie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always feel like a kid again when I go into Luna Park Cafe, I love all the retro stuff they have decorating the place. It's all American diner food done good though I always get the grilled cheese…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenifer V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun atmosphere, good all-American style food, mediochre service...that said, it isn't so bad once they acknowledge that you are standing there waiting to be seated! The breakfasts are outstanding and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by David H.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 again, my favorite rating.... Breakfast on a weekday. Great service, no waiting.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by John S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place for breakfast; I usually get the same dish each time. On an alternate note, my niece says it's the best place for shakes - they were delicious too!
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Davida M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The worst part about this cafe is that it's pretty far from my house. My friend brought my here initially because I'm from the east coast and was bemaoaning the lack of delicious milkshakes here.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Krissi P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for a Gardenburger, and if I hadn't already had desert before lunch (hey, it's the weekend!) I would have hit a milkshake hard. Oh well, I'll just have to go back again for desert!
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by D J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great food. Well it used to be. It has slid in the past couple of years. The service has been up and down. I used to love having breakfast there, but the coffee is terrible. I mean bad enough to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I use to frequent this place years ago when I lived in West Seattle. This was the first time I had been back in at least 5 years. And I was pleased to see the same retro decor, though I missed the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Becca C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes I like Americana and Luna Park is great for that kind of stuff. I miss diner food but I don't miss the health hazard it poses. Luna Park has yummy but more "comfort food" style food. Grilled…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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Ho Hum

Ho Hum Ho Hum Ho Hum......... They should take a cue from Kidd Valley and do just one thing well, ev...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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One of my All-Time Favorite Hangouts!

Whoever gave the bad reviews doesn't know what they're talkin about! I drive all the way from ISSAQUAH just go here. Best chicken burgers on the West Coast (Especially the Works). The juke box is always...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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Cool Place

I don't know what kind of crack the other reviewers are smoking, the service was great. The only problem is the place is small so don't expect quick seating. The inside is very eclectic and has a nice retro...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Under new management as of this year. Burgers are better, and so is the service. You can still play songs from table top jukeboxes and order think, yummy shakes. And, now, there is BEER!
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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Awesome breakfast joint here

Some of these other reviews are bogus. Go and have a blast in the retro decor and pick up some great pancakes and coffee while you are there. Don't go if you're looking for classy dining or well-trained...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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Greasy Spoon

In my humble opinion, Seattle has many great greasy spoons and Luna Park is definitely in the top te...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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lilaguide | Luna Park CafA©

the whole decor lends itself to dining with children. This is a very kid-friendly restaurant both in terms of menu selection and decor.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/04/2005
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Great breakfast, spotty service

This funky cafe was recommended by some coworkers and friends who all said the same thing: Expect decent food and bad service. Luna Park Cafe is at least consistent! The service was gruff, the line to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2004
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Eclectic through and through

Upon entering the Luna Park Cafe, you wonder either marvel at the eclectic decor or recoil in horror. But wait! If you love nostalgia, there's something for everyone, from the walls and ceilings, to the staff,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Wcities

filling the gap left by wallingford's now defunct beeliner diner, this west seattle eatery plainly enjoys its mission of keeping retro atmosphere alive. everything here is a reminder of a bygone era, not least...
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Fodor's

this place is about as retro as it gets, complete with tabletop jukeboxes. actually, it's not really retro, since the cafe has never changed. it's still more or less what it was in the '60s--an upscale...
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer

yeah, you can get an espresso, ale, gardenburger, pasta primavera or eggs benedict, but this is seattle. diner fare still excels: shakes, grilled prime rib sandwich, clubhouse, soups...
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Gayot

the jukebox runs to vintage sinatra (frank and nancy) and the decor is heavy on mid-century kitsch, which is why youill find us at the counter, sipping a thick, dreamy shake. this place makes us long for...
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AOL CityGuide

retro west seattle restaurant has 1950s flavor...
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Seattle Times

funky diner with tableside jukeboxes, fountain service. yeah, you can get an espresso, ale, gardenburger, pasta primavera or eggs benedict, but this is seattle. diner fare still excels: shakes, grilled prime...
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