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Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery
Dessert Shop and Bakery$$$$
Ballard, Seattle
"The dark decadence is amazing!"(9 Tips)
"The boozy shakes are among the best desserts in town!"(5 Tips)
"The molten cakes were perfect and it's organic and vegan!"(9 Tips)
"Boozy shake + dark chocolate decadence cake."(3 Tips)
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Eat everything possible on site. All of it will melt your brain. Fact. The salted caramel sauce is an excellent balance of actual caramelized cane sugar and salt - absolute must for salt/caramel nuts.
Tyler ButlerAugust 13, 2014It took nearly 40 mins to get our cakes on a busy Saturday night (20 mins in line, another 20 for them to bake), but they were worth it. Great gluten-free and vegan options too!
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014Autumn Martin serves up cookies and seasonal savory treats like grilled cheese and salads, the real treats at Hot Cakes are the melty centered chocolate cakes and the inventive boozy milkshakes. Read more
- Allie CaudleAugust 17, 2018Mouthwatering and magical, you can't pass by without being pulled in! Try the Peanut Butter Cup, or if you are looking for a night cap the Chocolate Hanky Panky.
J Skyler WagnerMarch 27, 2015Everything here is fantastic. If you like oozy, rich chocolate, this is the place to be. Not sure what makes dry burned caramel so special, but it's the cakes I come for.
Megh VakhariaJune 1, 2014Get the dark chocolate sandwich. It's a pretty unique treat - heaps of melted dark chocolate on toasted potato rye bread and warm caramel dip on the side. Don't miss it!- Phuong NguyenJuly 31, 2018It's a place you would like even if you're not into sweets. Should I mention it's also very Instagram friendly? Happy hour runs from 4PM to 6PM, Monday through Friday!
Patricia LeeJuly 30, 2015You'll see little hot cakes in the freezers around Seattle, but this is the source. Go for dessert after Walrus and Carpenter :) Shakes are great too! And fresh!
Sarah FoleyMay 19, 2015I can vouch for the peanut butter cup molten cake and the choc. chip cookie. Very rich and so delicious, come hungry!
E LeeMay 12, 2023One dessert is just not enough. The molten cakes were perfect and it's organic and vegan!
- Alaa ShakerOctober 30, 2014OK, the hot cakes are pretty good. I'll give them that. I just thought the Dark Decadence was too heavy, so I opted out and got the Chocolate Chip Cookie w/ Ice Cream instead. This was SOOO good!
- Allie CaudleMarch 6, 2019Molten, decadent deliciousness. Try the Peanut Butter Cup, or if you are looking for a night cap the Chocolate Hanky Panky.
Forgo the molten cakes and go straight for the bread pudding and a glass of milk with a chocolate chip with ice cream. NOOOOOICE!
Tana BabcockNovember 27, 2018Always super busy on the weekends but the line moves quickly and it’s worth it! Bread pudding is outstanding 👌🏼
Kevin McCormickSeptember 2, 2013If this is your first time, get the Chocolate Decadence - it's their signature dessert. Cookie was a waste, but the s'mores shake was amazing!
Jeena JamesMay 29, 2015Decadence - gluten and dairy free cake, Theo chocolate, dry burned caramel, toffee nibs and vanilla ice cream
Fab deserts, boozy milkshakes, what more could you need?? lines in the evening, especially in summer.
This place is AMAZING. The dark decadence is so rich I shared it and it was just the right amount. If I had one to myself I might have gone into a diabetic coma and I don't even have diabetes.
nikkiDecember 10, 2016warm chocolate cakes? mmm. served with all natural ice cream? mmm. in adorable mason jars with little wooden spoons?! MMM
Allison YuMarch 11, 2015The caramel makes the dark decadence cake. Beware of the strong whiskey flavor in the whiskey cake!
You can get a tiny hot cake, or a generous slice of smoked chocolate whiskey cake (that's cheaper). Do The Right Thing.
Mike GrafhamJanuary 5, 2015The chocolate desserts are rich, lovely and make you want to go back for another :)
Grace SantosApril 13, 2014Get the peanut butter chocolate molten cake and a glass of milk :) And get there early to find a seat!!
Kassi SandstromAugust 15, 2014You can't go wrong with a molten chocolate cake. Any of the rich flavored are good!
They actually read the 10+ comment cards my wife wrote and just added it a cookie punch card. Happy wife=happy night.
Mingfei YanJune 27, 2014They serve ice cream, coffee and cup cake here. New stop after lunch or dinner.
Corey RawdonOctober 26, 2013Vegan caramel sauce and a vegan dark chocolate cake? Sign me up! Oh wait, I've already had it... So now it's your turn!
Jason SussmanSeptember 15, 2013This place was outstanding. You know its a good place when there's a massive line down the sidewalk.
Cindy ChesbroFebruary 15, 2015Delicious cakes. Huge line. Turns over quick though. Don't go if you're claustrophobic.
Genki U.March 26, 2015Typical overly-sweet cake blob thing. Also needs gluten to make it a cake. Ice cream and creme brûlée was nice though.
Ulysses .October 1, 2020This was good but not $33 good. Got two tiny molten cakes with ice cream. Probably $4 worth of ingredients.
Robert RadichAugust 14, 2016Molten chocolate cake is all I need to say. It seems to be a popular choice.
They have butterbeer... I think that's self explanitory. Also, they have the best cookies I've ever had.
Lyndsey LNovember 30, 2014Surprisingly, you might actually get buzzed on a boozy shake before you fall into a sugar coma
Neel HajareJanuary 2, 2023If you’re going to go, get the peanut butter. But everything is pretty expensive for what you get
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Serving decadent, gooey, straight-from-the-oven molten chocolate cake and other organic, wow-inspiring desserts, cocktails and confections.
You better visit us and get your Hot Cakes on!
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon
- 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
(206) 420-3431
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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