Zig Zag Cafe, Pike Place Market
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Seattle12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Zig Zag Cafe is a cocktail bar beside Pike Place Market that many people recommend. Several commenters praise the cocktails, and a few put it among their top three picks. One commenter says the cocktail menu was recently reworked with fresh options, and another mentions its wide range of non-alcoholic spirits and wines. One commenter calls it an expensive place for a cocktail.
Address
Zig Zag Cafe, 1501 Western Ave Ste 202, Seattle, WA 98101
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails
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Other places on this map closest to Zig Zag Cafe, Pike Place Market, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/rickg in r/Seattle · Feb 2024
Suggests Zig Zag Cafe when asked for cocktail bar recommendations.
- Caveatu/PopPunkIsntEmo in r/Seattle · Mar 2024price
Calls it an expensive place for a cocktail.
- Recommendsu/CrampyPanda in r/Seattle · Feb 2026taste
Says that even if it isn't the place, a great cocktail makes Zig Zag a fun pick.
- Recommendsu/ChillyCheese in r/Seattle · Feb 2024
Calls it their favorite downtown bar; praises the cocktail list and staff.
- Recommendsu/Yeah_Thats_Bull_Shit in r/Seattle · Apr 2026
Calls it fantastic; one of three places they rate highly.
- Recommendsu/jack57 in r/Seattle · Feb 2024
Recommends Zig Zag as a repeat favorite.
- Recommendsu/AdInternal8567 in r/Seattle · Apr 2026
Names it among their top three picks.
- Recommendsu/NoComb398 in r/Seattle · Feb 2026
Calls Zig Zag a well-known local cocktail spot and a cool place.
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- Recommendsu/jdolbeer in r/Seattle · Dec 2023
Praises Zig Zag Cafe as a strong cocktail bar tucked near the market.
- Recommendsu/Training_Ad_5439 in r/Seattle · Apr 2026
Finds it cool, though they have visited less than they would like.
- Recommendsu/Pad-Thai-Enjoyer in r/Seattle · Apr 2026
Lists it among their three favorite spots.
- Recommendsu/stretchy_palendrome in r/Seattle · Feb 2024taste
Praises its cocktails and its wide range of non-alcoholic spirits and wines.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.