Diner / Neighborhood bar with indoor and outdoor patio seating. Come check out our monthly food specials and craft cocktails. Diner/bar opens at 7am, closes at 12 am on Sunday-Wednesday, 2 am on Thursday, and closes at 3 am on Friday/Saturday. Huge portions of traditional diner food served every day. Capitol Hill’s best happy hour. Hang out in the Cafe with the Family or in the Lounge with some friends, see you soon!
Nadia S
Tried Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge and really loved the vibe. It’s cozy, lively, and has that classic diner-meets-lounge feel. The service was great and the staff were super friendly.
We ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with fries and a grilled cheese with onion rings. The chicken sandwich was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The fries were well-seasoned too. The grilled cheese was comforting with gooey melted cheese, and the onion rings were crispy but a bit on the greasy side.
Overall, it’s a fun spot, though it does get a little loud during busy hours.
… moreSabrina
I’ve only had their happy hour meals because they have some of the cheapest meal prices in Capitol Hill, and the vibes are so cozy and fun. Outside of happy hour it’s all regular Seattle prices but probably better food. The staff is kind, and they played Shrek on the tv last time I went. I recommend the quesadillas from the happy hour meals.
… moreJay Sungvorn
I met up with some friends for brunch. I ordered a classic breakfast. It is simple, two eggs over easy, hash browns and biscuit. Eggs cooked perfectly, hash browns crispy on top and bottom, and biscuit baked well. I really like the biscuit, break it in half and heat steam out, crispy top layer and bottom layer, moist in the middle. Service was good and there is 5% service charge. Inside, is classic diner atmosphere.
… moreLeeah Flores
Host was a little rude. Not sure I understand the 5% percent service charge when she couldn’t bring us paper menus food was ok cheaper for the area but not with hidden service fee. Mimosa wasn’t even used with fresh orange juice
Also they don’t except cash..
Will I visit again?
We will see. If they get a different host then maybe.
Denver foodie ❤️
… moreDaryl Greaser
Excellent late night food option on Capitol Hill! Open until 3am on weekends! The fried chicken is among the best I’ve ever had, especially with the mashed potatoes and gravy that would make my late grandmother weep with joy (as others have said!). Combined with the GIANT “side salad,” this $21 plate is TWO full meals! Pro tip: take the salad and save some chicken to go and have a chicken salad for lunch the next day!! Service was great, atmosphere was fairly quiet considering the cacophony of Sat night in the Hill! Highly recommended!!
… moreEddie Cruz
i love coming here for happy hour! the 21+ area is where it’s at. the ambiance is cool. i always see Erica (the fabulous bartender!) and order wings, taters, or a veggie ruben.
its so cozy in here too. their seasonal cocktails are also delicious and very well crafted!
… moreMadden Armstrong
i hope they keep the skirt steak potato on the menu because it was delicious. it’s capitol hill prices for diner food but exactly what i wanted. my friend’s food came out cold but staff was kind and quick to resolve the issue. love this spot 🙂
… moreSam McCanless
Wow! It says HUGE CFS, it is! Delicious, crispy hash browns, eggs cooked perfectly, I eat CFS all over the country (Florida, New York, Texas, New Mexico, California, Oregon, Hawaii) this one is very good.
… moreMatthew Garcia
I advise to avoid here unless you care to experience mediocrity in every regard. Food tastes as though it’s been fried in dirty oil that hasn’t been replaced in three weeks. Service is not great. Expect a 5% fee added on your bill. Fine print does not mention it will go to the working staff, rather it goes to “Lost Lake” or the “restaurant” which sounds rather greedy. If you want poorly prepared, muddled fry oil meals for a high price here it is.
… moreDave’s
Went on a Sunday at noon looking for breakfast. Fairly packed. Welcomed immediately and seated. Wait staff was there within a minute with ice waters, “asked” if scanning the barcode for the menu was okay? Got our coffee and cream within a couple minutes and we were ready to order, she took our order and we had our food within 10 minutes. Food was excellent but the hash browns? The best we’ve ever had. So good we ordered an extra side. Parking was a pain but that’s not their fault. Definitely will go back. Good job y’all!
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