Whether you’re heading home from a show, catching up with friends, or just craving a midnight meal, Seattle has plenty of spots to satisfy your late-night appetite.
From 24-hour classics to neighborhood gems that stay open well past midnight, here are some great places to grab a bite along the 1 Line when the sun goes down.
While Link light rail service ends at 1 a.m. on Monday through Saturday and midnight on Sundays and holidays, consider these late-night locations a resting spot until service begins again.
24-hour options
Let’s start with a legend — 13 Coins. With its leather booths, open kitchen, and massive menu, this Seattle staple has been serving around the clock since 1967. Whether you're craving a crab omelet at 3 a.m. or a ribeye after a long shift, 13 Coins delivers.
Multiple locations stay open 24 hours, with the Pioneer Square spot being the most centrally located near Sound Transit services.
International District
Seattle’s Chinatown-International District is the go-to for comforting, late-night Asian fare. Purple Dot Café stays open until 1 a.m. and offers a Hong Kong-style diner menu — think congee, fried noodles, and sizzling plates.
A few blocks away, Honey Court Seafood keeps the lights on until 2 a.m. on weekends. It’s a favorite for night owls who love Cantonese stir-fry and late-night dim sum.
U District
Not far north, Aladdin Gyro-Cery & Deli near the University District serves Mediterranean eats like gyros, falafel, and shawarma until 2 a.m. nightly.
Memo’s Mexican Restaurant has been a local late-night haunt for hungry Huskies for decades. Just a few steps away form the light rail station, you too can quench your midnight munchies with delicious and filling food.
Capitol Hill
If you’re out in Capitol Hill, late-night options are all around you! Lost Lake Café & Lounge is a retro-inspired diner serving burgers, breakfast, and boozy milkshakes until 2 or 3 a.m. on weekends.
Craving a burger and fries? Dick’s Drive-In on Broadway slings its famous no-frills burgers until 2 a.m. every night.
Or grab a giant New York-style slice at Big Mario’s, also open until 2 a.m.
Columbia City
South Seattle isn’t left out of the late-night game. Island Soul, known for its Caribbean comfort food, stays open until 1 a.m. on weekends. It’s a perfect spot for plantains, jerk chicken, or a nightcap close to home.
Whether you’re in the mood for noodles, burgers, seafood, or soul food, Seattle’s late-night dining scene has something for every craving. So go ahead—stay out a little longer. Your next great bite is waiting.
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