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Seattle Central Culinary Arts Cafe, Bakery and Restaurant
Categories: Food Bakeries Restaurants Canadian (New) Education Colleges & Universities Bakeries, Canadian (New), Colleges & Universities [Edit]
1701 Broadway(between Howell St & Pine St)
Seattle, WA 98122
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
(206) 587-5424
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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9 reviews for Seattle Central Culinary Arts Cafe, Bakery and Restaurant
9 reviews in English
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Review from Ben L.
Seattle, WA
1/13/2012
I went to school here soooo many years ago. Top notch.
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Review from Rrr V.
Seattle, WA
Updated - 11/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Host/ess: 2.5
Waiter: 3.0
Food-taste, presentation: 4.2
Property-school-3.5
Diamonds in the rough?!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/5/2011
Host/ess: 3.0
Waiter: 2.5
Food-taste, presentation: 4.0
Property-style, decor, ambiance:3.5
An excellent… Read more »
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Review from B T.
New Orleans, LA
1/30/2011
This place is the single best deal in Seattle. The Bakery and restaurant are student run and you get to eat what they make under the leadership of their talented instructors. The Bakery is better than most professional ones in Seattle and the restaurant is solid. And did I mention its cheap. Pastries that normally go for $3-4 for $1. A four-course meal for under $20.
Here are the rules of the game
1. There is no sign just go into the main building and you'll find it.
2. It is run by students. If you complain about
- Not knowing what a certain item is
- Managing the lines
- Being out of something
- Or basically anything
YOU ARE AN A**HOLE.
2. The bakery won't have much in it until at least 11:00 cause everything is made that morning. Early in the week they'll have less stuff, but come Friday the case is packed and at 1:30 or 2 the sales start (they don't want it to go bad over the weekend)
3. The restaurant stops seating at 1:30.... please show up before 1 as a lot of these kids have jobs they need to get to after school.
4. The menu and items at the restaurant and bakery change weekly so you'll always have something new and exciting to try (Some of the kids make up some really fun stuff)
5. Enjoy. -
Review from Cecilie H.
Seattle, WA
5/11/2011
I have only tried the bakery, and the bread is the best I've had in Seattle yet, being someone who has a hard time finding good bread here.
And the cakes! Oh, the cakes!! 8 out of 10 of them are divine! And then stunningly cheap. A must try!
Hope to try the restaurant soon. -
Review from Bonfire P.
Seattle, WA
5/12/2007
The restaurants and bakery run by the Culinary Arts students at Seattle Central are great places to get a superb meal for shockingly little money.
The rotating menu showcases the fine work of the students, check out the site for the current menus. When I still ate meat this was the place I'd come to get as fine a roast duck for only $6 that I ever paid triple that for at other, more rarefied environs.
That brings me to my one complaint, and the only reason they don't get five stars- there is rarely a vegetarian option, and if they've ever served vegan entrees, I missed it. If SCCC ever makes a certificate program for vegans, I would come through hell and high water to eat at their bistro.
Hours are very limited and they are not open during the breaks between quarters, so plan before you go. Portions tend to be more 'European', i.e., you'll probably have room for (an excellent) dessert. -
Review from JaJane A.
Seattle, WA
2/20/2009
The bakery counter shares space with the Tulley's in the main building it's cash or personal check only and there tends to be along line around noon. Make sure you're not standing in the line for coffee!
The loaves are bread are on the small side but the price stays under 2$ a loaf, so I'm not complaining. The types of bread rotate but everything I've gotten from them has been great: rye, oatmeal, sourdough, delish!
The rest of the food there isn't as interesting to me, they usually have a vegetarian option or two, but rarely a vegan one. I had a veggie sandwich there with potatoes in it. I though it was kind of odd, but it was cheap enough I bought another one anyways.
the counter closes at 3 or so,I think they have deals if you get there last minute, but that might just be on Fridays.... -
Review from Raina B.
1/22/2010 3 photos
It's a bit of a cluster if it's your first time - there's a line for coffee and a line for pastries that are all jammed together. But the friendly staff will help sort you out and have you quickly on your way with something affordably tasty.
There's an assortment of baked goods ranging from pies, tarts and cakes to creme brulee and truffles. The bread selection rotates, and at about $3 a loaf it's a great way to try something new. They have four tall tables to stand around and eat, it's not a cozy location, I'd probably take my goodies across the street to Cal Anderson and eat on the lawn or sitting around the fountain.
The bakery is located at the entrance immediately across the street from the Seattle Central bookstore. It will be on the left as you walk in the door. You should check it out if you're in the neighborhood. -
Review from Gates B.
Seattle, WA
4/22/2008
The SCCA Bakery is a hidden away in the main Seattle Central CC building in Capitol Hill - I didn't know it existed until last year, though I have been tromping around this area for years!
The bakery has amazing desserts and breads, though you never know what they will have. I bought a tasty sausage tart with a flaky crust and a veggie and sausage mix - like a pizza sans sauce and cheese, with much better crust and soooo flavorful.
You can buy entire tarts/cakes etc here, if you hit them at the right time, which are great to bring to parties.
The stuff here is cheap for the quality - tasty truffles for $.85, baguette sandwiches for $2.50.
Best time to go is around 11:30 or after 1pm to miss the lunch rush.. but you never know what they will have or when they will run out. Go as often as you can, you won't be disappointed! -
Review from Hillary J.
Denver, CO
4/20/2008
This is one of the hidden gems of the neighborhood. I have yet to have a meal here that I didn't like, and the prices can absolutely not be beat. It's definitely champagne food on a beer budget. There have been the occasional foibles (such as oversalted sauces, etc.), but hey, they're students trying to perfect their craft. Besides, it's hard to be upset when you're generally getting such good value for the price. The hours are quite limited and are also seasonal, so be sure to check the website before you go. The menu changes weekly and is also posted on the website. If you work in the area, I guarantee that this will be your new favorite lunch spot.
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