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Cafe Presse
1117 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
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“Cafe Presse” CitySearch.com
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“Savoring the flavor of France on Capitol Hill” Seattle Times
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#34 of 2,102 restaurants in Seattle
  • Cuisines: Bakery, Coffee Shop, French, Afghani
  • Price range*: $1-$20
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5 of 5 stars
FoodyMom   11 contributions
Apr 19, 2009

I could eat here every day (and weigh twice as much unfortunately). more

“This place is great...”
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5 of 5 stars
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Dec 2, 2008

This place is great. Really good French onion soup, croque monsieurs, etc and cheap! more

“Great for breakfast, but...”
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3 of 5 stars
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Nov 29, 2008

Great for breakfast, but I've had a few dinners that were disappointing. more

“The omlette and frites...”
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5 of 5 stars
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Sep 30, 2008

The omlette and frites should be ordered together. more

“Not too many veggie...”
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3 of 5 stars
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Sep 15, 2008

Not too many veggie options, but the salads are very fresh and the cheese and bread tasty. the atmosphere is hip-industrial-chic. more

“The best steak frites...”
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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 8, 2008

The best steak frites ever! more

“The Rotisserie chicken...”
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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 3, 2008
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The Rotisserie chicken is just horrible. Try KFC instead. more

“OK. hard surfaces, too...”
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2 of 5 stars
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Jul 26, 2008

OK. hard surfaces, too noisy. gotta like French food . . . & have good cholesterol numbers! more

“Fav breakfast spot - the...”
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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 24, 2008

Fav breakfast spot - the best croque monsieurs. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 13, 2008

best place to go to grab some munchies (frites & mayo with asparagus salad on the side) post after work drinks. they have a late kitchen for us kitchen crew. more

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Cafe Presse Address

1117 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Tel: (206) 709-7674
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.