Fonté Café & Wine Bar

4 (29)

$30 and under

European

1321 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

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About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Innovative
Kid-friendly

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Seattle across from the Seattle Art Museum, Fonté Café & Wine Bar is a European bistro serving local, seasonal fare in a chic environment. The comprehensive menu boasts a variety of quality offerings for any time of day—whether it be a breakfast on the go, a quick business lunch, or a lingering dinner for two. Enjoy freshly sliced charcuterie, hearty pastas, a traditional Nicoise salad, or a cappuccino with a house-baked strawberry scone. The coffee bar features varieties from Fonté's Special Selection Series, roasted at its own facility in Seattle's Georegtown neighborhood by master roaster Steve Smith.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
European, Breakfast, Café
Hours of Operation
Breakfast: Daily: 7:00am - 3:00pm Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 3:00pm Weekend Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Website
http://www.fontecoffee.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Charles Frank
Private party facilities
Please contact the General Manager for more information.

Location
1321 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Area
Downtown
Cross street
Union and 1st
Parking Details
Street parking is available a few blocks away on University and Spring Streets between First and Second Avenues. Garage parking is one block away in the Russell Investment Center Garage. Entrance is below the SAM building on Union Street between First and Second Avenues.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Fonté Café & Wine Bar.

4.0

(29)

4.0Food
3.9Service
3.9Ambience
1.2Value

Noise • Moderate

29 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 November 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We stopped in for brunch before going to SAM across the street. The food is AMAZING! Unique menu, super friendly service, relaxed but classy atmosphere. We'll definitely be returning!
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Olywa
Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 October 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great restaurant for pre-symphony lunch/brunch when you want to park your car and eat and walk to Beneroya. Croque Madam was delicieuse! I'll be back.
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BarbaraL
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 October 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were a bunch of old chatty ladies who had not seen in other in a long time. The place was perfect as we were going across the street to SAM afterwards. The woman who served us was fantastic. She was kind, accommodating and happy to go with the flow....Thank you!
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ginger
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a treasure! We enjoyed a late breakfast of a super good scramble and eggs Benedict. Coffee was excellent. Service was quick. Lacation across from the SAM is great.
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ehaetzel
Dallas - Fort Worth25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 August 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and very friendly service! In walking distance to Pike Market and the waterfront as well as shopping.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 August 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for breakfast with out of town guests. It was wonderful.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Seattle / Eastern Washington29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 August 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love their menu! Always fresh and delicious.
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Dina
Seattle / Eastern Washington21 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 February 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Fonte was packed prior to a concert at Benaroya Hall. The menu is varied and priced reasonably. I don't know if our server was new or if they were short handed for the crowd, but the server was distracted and we had to keep asking her to come to the table to bring what she promised us. I'd like to try it again when it wasn't so crowded.
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Andel
Seattle / Eastern Washington25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had tickets for a Sunday matinee concert at Benaroya Hall and wanted a nice brunch on the way. We found it. Good service, great food, and timely. We even had time to see a new show at SAM, right across the street. Bloody Mary, Croque Madame, chicken sausage hash, and great coffee set up a great day in Seattle.
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indianfoodie
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 February 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Crowded when we went so the wait staff was not super attentive. The benedict was delish but could have been warmer, it was pretty cold. I ordered a coffee drink and the person making it had to get instructions from someone else and then go make it - i was worried they were going to leave something out:) but it ended up tasting ok.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
European, Breakfast, Café
Hours of Operation
Breakfast: Daily: 7:00am - 3:00pm Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 3:00pm Weekend Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Website
http://www.fontecoffee.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Charles Frank
Private party facilities
Please contact the General Manager for more information.

Location
1321 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Area
Downtown
Cross street
Union and 1st
Parking Details
Street parking is available a few blocks away on University and Spring Streets between First and Second Avenues. Garage parking is one block away in the Russell Investment Center Garage. Entrance is below the SAM building on Union Street between First and Second Avenues.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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