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Hot Cakes Capitol Hill

1650 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA
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Featured Items

  • Individual Cake

    Individual cake of your choice without the sides.
    $12.00
  • Dark Decadence

    Theo chocolate, Dry-burned Caramel, Cocoa Nib Toffee, Vanilla Ice Cream. Allergens: Gluten Free. Contains Dairy, Egg.
    $16.99
  • Gooey Brownie Cake

    Vegan Cocoa Cake, Vegan Caramel, Salty Toasted Cashews, Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream. Allergens: Vegan, Gluten Free. If vanilla ice cream is substituted, egg yolks are present in the ingredients.
    $16.99

Molten Cakes

  • Dark Decadence

    Theo chocolate, Dry-burned Caramel, Cocoa Nib Toffee, Vanilla Ice Cream. Allergens: Gluten Free. Contains Dairy, Egg.
    $16.99
  • Gooey Brownie Cake

    Vegan Cocoa Cake, Vegan Caramel, Salty Toasted Cashews, Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream. Allergens: Vegan, Gluten Free. If vanilla ice cream is substituted, egg yolks are present in the ingredients.
    $16.99
  • S'mores Cake

    Smoked Chocolate, Roasted Mallow, Graham Cracker, Dark Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Soy.
    $16.99
  • Strawberry Cake

    Theo Chocolate, Strawberry Jam, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Vanilla Ice Cream. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Dairy, Eggs.
    $16.99
  • Peanut Butter Cake

    Theo Chocolate, Peanut Butter Fudge, Peanut Butter Caramel, Toasted Peanuts, Vanilla Ice Cream. Allergens: Gluten Free. Contains Dairy, Egg, Peanuts.
    $16.99
  • Milk & Cookies Molten Cake (Seasonal)

    This after school snack inspired molten cake contains a creamy malted milk custard, perfect for dunking cookies into. We’ve got not one, but TWO different cookies on the side: our salty cocoa sable crumb, and a tender, chewy mini chocolate chip cookie. Lastly, a rich house made milk jam sits beneath a big scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Naturally this cake is a big hit with kids of all ages. Summer may be drawing to a close, and school may be back in session, but we’ve got good news! Allergens: Contains DAIRY (milk), WHEAT (gluten), EGGS, CORN. Suitable for vegetarians. Can be made gluten free by eliminating the cookies.
    $16.99
  • Individual Cake

    Individual cake of your choice without the sides.
    $12.00

Warm Cookies & Ice Cream

  • Chocolate Chip Warm Cookies & Ice Cream

    x2 of our classic & beloved chocolate chip cookies warmed up and served with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finished with dry-burned caramel sauce and your choice of toppings. Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Gluten.
    $16.99
  • The "Other" Chocolate Chip Warm Cookies & Ice Cream (Vegan)

    x2 of our "other" chocolate chip cookies warmed up and served with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finished with dry-burned caramel sauce and your choice of toppings. Vegan, Gluten Free.
    $16.99
  • S'mores Warm Cookies & Ice Cream

    x2 of our s'mores cookies warmed up and served with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finished with dry-burned caramel sauce and your choice of toppings. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Gluten.
    $16.99
  • Salty Peanut Butter Warm Cookies & Ice Cream

    x2 of our salty peanut butter cookies warmed up and served with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finished with dry-burned caramel sauce and your choice of toppings. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Peanuts.
    $16.99
  • Caramel Apple Oatmeal Warm Cookies & Ice Cream

    x2 of our caramel apple oatmeal cookies warmed up and served with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finished with dry-burned caramel sauce and your choice of toppings. Allergens: Contains Dairy, Eggs, Gluten/Wheat. Suitable for Vegetarian Diets. Cookie cannot be altered.
    $16.99

More Sweets

  • Blondie Sundae

    Rich & chewy brown butter blondie loaded with toasted coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, rye whiskey caramel, and salted maple pecans. Allergens: Eggs, gluten, dairy, and nuts (pecans & coconut).
    $14.99
  • Scoop of Ice Cream

  • Cinnamon Toast Bread Pudding

    This season’s bread pudding was inspired by the flavors and textures of a warm, buttery slice of cinnamon toast, and the cinnamon spiced milk left behind after a bowl of cereal. Breakfast, but also dessert! We start by buttering fresh brioche from our friends at Macrina Bakery, then we toss it in cinnamon sugar before toasting until golden brown. Next, it gets soaked and baked in a cinnamon scented custard and topped with crunchy bits of spiced brown sugar streusel. Paired with a scoop of ice cream, and Sean’s Apple cider caramel - this one is a must-try for our bread pudding enthusiasts! Allergens: Contains DAIRY (milk), EGGS, GLUTEN. Suitable for vegetarian diets.
    $15.99
  • Pumpkin Sundae

    One of our Secret Menu items, order it as a sundae! We don’t know how, but it's even BETTER when served warm, and smothered with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, & our dry burned caramel sauce. Contains Gluten, Eggs, Suitable for Vegetarian Diets. Cannot be altered.
    $15.99
  • Momma's Chocolate Layer Cake (Slice)

    This nostalgic dessert features three layers of moist, tender chocolate cake filled and frosted with a rich, scratch-made cocoa buttercream. Brittany was inspired by her own mom’s favorite things when creating this dish: fudgy cake, local cherries, and a great glass of red. Generously sized and perfect for sharing, it’s a sweet reminder of the joy a big slice of cake brings to life. ♥️ Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, and Gluten. Suitable for vegetarians.
    $12.75
  • Momma's Chocolate Layer Cake

    The same chocolate layer cake we know and love, but now with fall adornments. Three layers of moist and tender chocolate cake are filled and frosted with our decadent cocoa buttercream icing that tastes better than anything found in a can! On the side we’ve got a warm pumpkin bourbon toffee sauce, salted maple pecans, and a big scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Tree Nuts (can be omitted) and Gluten. Suitable for vegetarians
    $15.99

Pastry Case

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Our classic & beloved chocolate chip cookie - gooey in the center and crispy around the edges. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Gluten.
    $4.00
  • The "Other" Chocolate Chip Cookie (Vegan)

    Crunchy around the outside with a gooey center, just how we like it. Vegan, Gluten Free. Contains Almonds, Coconut.
    $4.00
  • S'mores Cookie

    Stuffed with marshmallows and our smoked chocolate chips. Topped with Theo milk chocolate. Contains Dairy, Egg, Gluten.
    $4.00
  • Salty Peanut Butter Cookie

    Salty peanut butter - yes please! Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Peanuts.
    $4.00
  • Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookie

    Fall at Hot Cakes means oatmeal cookies! We make it an annual tradition to put our own fun twists on an oatmeal cookie recipe and this year’s is especially delicious. We’ve added apple chips, apple cider, and toffee bits to our tender, buttery oatmeal cookie. Great on its own, or dunked into a steamed apple cider. Big shout out to Arielle for their hard work creating this cookie! Allergens: Contains Dairy, Eggs, Gluten/Wheat. Suitable for Vegetarian Diets. Cannot be altered
    $4.00
  • Brown Butter Blondie

    These decadent blondies are loaded with toasted pecans, chocolate chips, and toasted coconut. They are made with brown butter (”beurre noisette”), which is made by slowly cooking butter until the milk solids caramelize - giving it a beautifully nutty flavor & aroma. Allergens: Eggs, gluten, dairy, and nuts (pecans & coconut).
    $5.00
  • Chocolate Hazelnut Rocher

    Meringue base filled with toasted hazelnuts and Organic Theo 45% milk chocolate. Soft on the inside crisp on the outside. Allergens: Contains Tree Nuts (Hazelnuts), Eggs, Corn (Cornstarch), Dairy (Milk Chocolate). Suitable for Vegetarian, Gluten free diets. Cannot be altered.
    $6.00
  • Grandma Madden's Pumpkin Bread (Slice)

    Pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, clove, vanilla extract, pepitas (pumpkin seeds). Allergens: Contains Gluten, Eggs. Suitable for Vegetarian Diets. Cannot be altered.
    $4.50

Savory

  • Grilled Cheese

    Macrina Organic Sourdough Bread, Gruyere, Beecher's Flagship. Served with Pickles & Cup of Housemade Tomato Soup. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Dairy.
    $16.75
  • Vegan Grilled Cheese

    Macrina Organic Sourdough Bread, House Made Cashew Cheese. Served with Pickles & Cup of Housemade Tomato Soup. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Cashews.
    $16.75
  • Mac & Cheese

    Rich, creamy, and gooey, our mac & cheese ticks all the boxes! We use a blend of Beecher’s sharp cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan cheese for the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Topped with a bronzed lid of crispy garlic bread crumbs, smoked paprika, and a *whisper* of grated fresh nutmeg. A melange of tangy cornichons and sweet bread & butter pickles are the perfect accompaniment to this indulgent savory treat! Allergens: Contains DAIRY (milk), GLUTEN suitable for vegetarian diets.
    $17.75
  • Tomato Soup Bowl

    Our vegan version of a classic. Perfect on its own with garlicky croutons and a side of Tim's chips or served alongside a grilled cheese sandwich. Suitable for vegan diets. Can be made gluten free by omitting the croutons.
    $11.00
  • Side of Chips

    Side of chips
    $3.50

Coffee /Tea

  • Miro Teas

    A variety of herbal and non herbal teas from Miro
    $6.00
  • Americano

    Double shot of Victrola espresso floated with hot water
    $5.10
  • Chai Latte

    Jaipur rustic chai, choice of milk
    $6.00
  • Espresso

    A double shot of Victrola triborough espresso. Can be made decaf.
    $4.85
  • Hot Cocoa

    Housemade dark chocolate sauce, choice of milk
    $5.35
  • Latte

    Double shot of Victrola espresso, choice of milk. Syrup flavorings optional.
    $6.00
  • London Fog

    Miro earl grey tea, choice of milk, vanilla syrup
    $6.00
  • Matcha Latte

    Organic Miro matcha, choice of milk
    $6.75
  • Mocha

    Housemade dark chocolate sauce, double shot of Victrola espresso, choice of milk.
    $6.50
  • Log Cabin (Seasonal)

    A standard latte is cozied up with a generous glug of maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Topped with a burnt marshmallow - this is a great option for those looking to add a little pizazz to their coffee!
    $7.00
  • Brown Sugar Mocha (Seasonal)

    Victrola espresso and choice of milk, sweetened with our dark chocolate sauce and spiced brown sugar syrup.
    $6.75
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte

    We think our PSL’s are just as worth the hype as the bigger coffee chains! Ours is made with organic cane sugar and REAL pumpkin puree, something we can all feel good about. We’ll run this as an October/November special, or as long as people are asking for it!
    $6.50

Shakes/Floats

  • The Bart Simpson (Seasonal)

    Housemade butterfinger, dark chocolate, Lopez Island vanilla ice cream Allergens: Dairy, peanuts, gluten. Cannot be made gluten, dairy, or nut free.
    $13.00
  • Pumpkin Spice Milkshake

    We decided to see how our new pumpkin spice syrup tastes in a milkshake, and thought the results were delicious enough to run as a seasonal special! Allergens: suitable for vegan diets when made with dairy free ice cream and dairy free whipped cream.
    $13.00
  • Milkshake

    Choice of Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla
    $13.00
  • Rootbeer Float

    Vanilla ice cream, Boylan Cane Sugar Rootbeer Allergens: Can be made vegan by substituting vegan vanilla ice cream
    $12.00

Other Beverages

  • Sparkling Water

    500mL bottle of carbonated mineral water.
    $3.75
  • Boylan Root Beer

    Bottle of Boylan's cane sugar root beer.
    $7.00
  • House-Made Ginger Ale

    House-made ginger simple syrup, mixed with sparkling Topo Chico. A sweet & spicy mocktail for all ages!
    $7.00
  • Housemade Cola

    We’ve reimagined the classic soda fountain cola using clean, simple ingredients. Our scratch-made version balances bright citrus notes with a deep blend of warm botanicals and spices. It’s a cleaner, more complex cola experience that shines on its own.
    $7.00
  • Steamed Cider

    $7.00

Retail

  • Dark Decadence Take & Bake 2-Pack

    Our Dark Decadence is the cake we started with at farmers markets in 2008. With just four ingredients, it is nothing but pure dark chocolate cake batter, boasting nearly an entire chocolate bar in each jar. 2 jars of frozen molten chocolate cake batter ready to be baked off at home. Dairy Free, Gluten Free. Contains Egg.
    $17.50
  • Vegan Take & Bake 2-Pack

    The darkest chocolate cake batter reminiscent of the fudgiest cocoa brownie. Filled with a dark chocolate ganache, made from hemp and coconut milk. This molten cake is rich, decadent, chocolatey and gooey. Made from plants! 2 jars of frozen molten chocolate cake batter ready to be baked off at home. Vegan, Gluten Free.
    $17.50
  • Salted Caramel Take & Bake 2-Pack

    Two flavors that are synonymous with Hot Cakes: chocolate and caramel! Highlighting the Puget Sound and the role salt plays in enhancing sweet flavors, salted caramel pastry cream is surrounded by nearly an entire bar of rich, dark chocolate. 2 jars of frozen molten chocolate cake batter. Gluten Free. Contains Eggs.
    $17.50
  • S'Mores Take & Bake 2-Pack

    Your favorite campfire treat, molten cake style. Smoked chocolate cake batter with a housemade 'mallow in the center and hosemade graham crumbs on top. 2 jars of frozen molten chocolate cake batter ready to be baked off at home. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg.
    $17.50
  • Strawberry Take & Bake 2-Pack

    Strawberry pie cake, minus the crust. One of our customer favorites from our Summer menu! A dark chocolate cake batter filled with the best strawberry pie filling you can imagine, made from ripe NW berries. A winning nostalgic combination - you’re welcome! 2 jars of frozen molten chocolate cake batter ready to be baked off at home. Gluten Free, Dairy Free. Contains Eggs.
    $17.50
  • Peanut Butter Take & Bake 2-Pack

    Peanut butter cup! A long-standing favorite molten cake in our dessert restaurants. Dark chocolate cake batter with a salty peanut butter ganache in the center. So classic, so good. 2 jars of frozen molten chocolate cake batter ready to be baked off at home. Gluten Free, Dairy Free. Contains Egg, Peanuts.
    $17.50
  • Dark Chocolate Sauce

    Organic cocoa powder makes this like a brownie in sauce form, with notes of roasted coffee, nuts, and vanilla. Vegan, Gluten Free.
    $13.00
  • Pacific Coast Sea Salt Caramel

    Our dry-burned caramel sauce has an incredibly deep flavor profile, combining notes of earthy nuttiness, slight bitter caramelization and a sweetness that isn’t too sweet. Gluten Free. Contains dairy.
    $13.00
  • Rye Whiskey Caramel

    We add Old Overholt Rye Whiskey into our dry-burned caramel sauce... because, why not?! Gluten Free. Contains Dairy.
    $18.00
  • Vegan Caramel

    Our dry-burned caramel sauce has an incredibly deep flavor profile, combining notes of earthy nuttiness, slight bitter caramelization and a sweetness that isn’t too sweet. Vegan, Gluten Free. Contains Coconut.
    $15.00
  • Smoked Chocolate Chips

    Cold smoked over alder wood. Vegan, Gluten Free.
    $15.00
  • Dog Treats

    Hot Cakes will be donating 50% of dog treat sales to Northwest Animal Shelters to help save homeless dogs from high-kill shelters through rescue, foster, and adoption.
    $10.00
  • K'UL Chocolate Bar

    3 choices of handcrafted bean-to-bar chocolates. 100% organic, 100% soy-free, 100% non-GMO, 100% gluten-free. The 2 darks chocolate bars are also 100% vegan. Chocolates are only created using cacao beans, cocoa butter and sugar.
    $6.25
  • Pacific Coast Sea Salt Caramel Chews

    Lightly salted caramel bites. Small batch, authentic, delicious, true caramel. We take the time to dry-burn, or gently caramelize the sugar until it gently smokes and turns a deep amber color, creating a depth in flavor only this method can produce. Gluten Free
    $16.00
  • Masala Chai Caramel Chews

    Lightly spiced caramel bites. Small batch, authentic, delicious, true caramel. We take the time to dry-burn, or gently caramelize the sugar until it gently smokes and turns a deep amber color, creating a depth in flavor only this method can produce.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $16.00
  • Butterscotch Caramel Chews

    Creamy, buttery butterscotch bites. Small batch, authentic, delicious, true butterscotch. We take the time to dry-burn, or gently caramelize the brown sugar until it gently smokes and turns a dark brown color, creating a depth in flavor only this method can produce.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $16.00
  • Pint Lopez Island Vanilla Ice Cream

    Has there ever been a greater understatement than naming a flavor Vanilla? Unlikely. Don’t take the name too literally; vanilla is Lopez Island's all time best seller. How do they get such a great flavor? Easy. Use the best ingredients: fresh cream, cane sugar, and pure vanilla extract made from the finest vanilla beans. Skip the bowl, just grab a spoon. Ingredients: Cream, Milk, Pure Cane Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Vanilla Extract, Egg Yolks, Less than 0.2%: (Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum). Contains: Milk & Eggs.
    $8.00
  • Pint Hot Cakes Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream

    Vegan vanilla ice cream made in the Pacific North West. Gluten Free. Vegan. Not Celiac friendly (Minor Figures oat milk may have cross contamination and is not CERTIFIED gluten free at this time) . Ingredients: coconut milk, oat milk, nutritional yeast, sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla bean, violife plant based cream.
    $12.00
  • Victrola Coffee - Empire Blend

    When Empire blend was developed, the goal was to create a blend that would please connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike. To that end, Empire is sweet and balanced with bold flavors. Empire is meticulously curated each season with coffees from Colombia, Guatemala and Honduras. It is richly full-bodied with complex notes of caramel, fresh cedar, baking spices, orange peel and a mild yet balanced acidity.
    $15.00
  • Victrola Coffee - Triborough Organic Espresso

    Triborough Organic Espresso is a bit of a crowd-pleaser. It’s deliciously straightforward, certified organic, and excels on nearly every brewing device. Simple and solid, Triborough is thoughtfully composed of beans from two very different parts of the world--a fully-washed process coffee from the Copán region of Honduras, and a wet-hulled Sumatra Mandheling from the Takengon region. Triborough first hits your nose with aromas of chocolate dipped almond and juniper berries. In the cup, it is chock full of chocolate notes, has a refreshingly mellow acidity and is wonderfully smooth. As espresso it is exceptional with milk, which allows the sweet nuttiness and decadent cocoa flavors to shine through. You’ll love that it is sustainably farmed, ethically sourced and cultivated without harmful pesticides and chemicals as well.
    $17.00

Silverware Options

Due to a new Washington State Law to reduce waste, silverware and condiments will not be automatically added to your order. Please select here if you would like them included.
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Dark Chocolate Sauce

$13.00

Organic cocoa powder makes this like a brownie in sauce form, with notes of roasted coffee, nuts, and vanilla. Vegan, Gluten Free.

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Hot Cakes Locations and Ordering Hours

Ballard

(206) 453-3792
5427 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Closed • Opens Sunday at 2PM
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Capitol Hill

(206) 258-2591
1650 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98102
Closed • Opens Sunday at 3PM
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