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92 Reviews
4.9/5.0
100-250
Guest Capacity
Indoor/Outdoor
Venue Setting

About Lake Union Cafe & Custom Bakery

The iconic Lake Union Cafe, a truly magnificent & unique setting for your special event!

The iconic and historic Lake Union Café & Custom Bakery is a Seattle-based event space and caterer that has delivered exceptional events for over 15 years. With an elegant and art-deco style interior, commended service and high-quality cuisine, their venue provides the perfect setting for formal and reception-style events. Lake Union Café also offers the convenience of an on-site custom bakery and floral studio to further accommodate their customers.

Facilities and Capabilities
Lake Union Café & Custom Bakery is a historic banquet hall and on-site custom bakery. With urban, classic and vintage appeal, their event space can accommodate up to 250 wedding guests.

Services Offered
Lake Union Café & Custom Bakery offers professional catering, bakery services and floral design services, in addition to rental of their venue space. Services include the following:

  • Cake cutting
  • Custom menu
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations
  • Dessert
  • Buffet
  • Servers


Cuisine
Chef Ian Hoyt’s commitment to culinary excellence is reflected throughout Lake Union Café’s menus, featuring the best of Pacific Rim and Northwest cuisine. The Lake Union Café Custom Bakery creates custom cakes, pastries, cupcakes and dessert bars for in-house events or outside pickup.

Categories: Wedding Venue, Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding Cake

Regions serviced: Seattle

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Parking (11)
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5.0

I am SO glad we chose LUC for our May 30th wedding. The venue is beautiful needing minimal additional decorations, and the event coordinators make planning a breeze.
Now the food. Best wedding catering, EVER. All of our guests were wowed by the food, from the passed Gorgonzola beef appetizers, to the entree, down to the dinner rolls. I need to get a makeover and pretend to be in the market to get married, just so I can go to their food tasting again. Their cupcakes and cheesecake are also amazing, best cake to frosting ratio and not too sweet frosting. I've been to two other weddings at different venues where the bride and groom ordered cupcakes from LUCs custom bakery, and both times the cupcakes were incredible.
The event coordinators were always quick to respond to email and met with us in person as much as we needed to in order to plan our big day. They were very organized and provided very clear and helpful info. JJ our day of coordinator was amazing. I would have been lost without her. She met with our DJ first thing when he arrived to set up to plan the events of the evening with him and made the night go by so smoothly. I'll recommend LUC to everyone I know in the market for a venue or bakery.

Only negative - it's in a old Seattle building, so their lovely Art Deco vintage decor also means their ventilation is also vintage. Bring a coat in the winter and dress light if we get lucky and it's a hot day in Seattle in the summer.

Profile Picture Michelle, 5/30/15, 2 Reviews
Category: Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue, Event Rentals & Photobooths, Lighting & Decor, Wedding Cake, Wedding Planning
5.0

We are so excited about our upcoming wedding in 2018. I originally came in to get more information about their cakes not realizing they were a private venue as well! After coming in & meeting Tasia I was hooked! Not only did I get the information on the cakes like I originally wanted, she also offer a tour & was respectful of my time. I then went home & was so excited to come back & share the information with my future husband. We did the cake tasting in our home with our 7 year old who loved helping. We decided to come back & do another tour & ask more questions. It was very easy to schedule, we were able to get in that weekend easily enough! Tasia was AMAZING! She was so knowledgeable & easy to talk with. I had TONS of questions & she patient & able to answer them all. THANK YOU we can't wait to celebrate our big day!

Profile Picture Brenna, 7/21/18, 2 Reviews
Category: Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue, Flowers, Wedding Cake
Services Used: Barware, China, Flatware, Glassware, Linens, Bridal Suite, Cake, Clean Up, Event Planning, Event Rentals, In-House Bar, Liability Insurance, Set Up, Parking, Centerpieces, Chairs, Dance Floor, Decor, Lighting, Tables, House Beer, House Liquor, House Wine, Open Bar, Premium Liquor
5.0

Words will never be able to fully describe how wonderful it was to have Lake Union Cafe as our wedding & reception venue! The entire staff made the planning process an absolute breeze! We loved how we could book the flowers, linens, cake, food and alcohol all through the venue and also have a day of coordinator included! My husband and I are both full time working professionals and have minimal time to plan. LUC took the time at each meeting to make sure we would get exactly what we want. We loved how easy it was to book a band as well! The free parking for our guests was fantastic as well as the candle package we booked to make our evening winter wedding stunning! All of our guests raved about the delicous food and cake and LOVED the passed appetizers during the cocktail hour. For most of our guests they said it was the best wedding they have been to due to the beauty of it but also the intimate venue space and quality within every element!!! If you are searching for a wedding venue PLEASE do yourself a favor and give LUC a visit!

Profile Picture Amanda, 2/17/18, 1 Review
Category: Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue, Flowers, Lighting & Decor, Rehearsal Dinner Location, Wedding Cake
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Lake Union Cafe & Custom Bakery Pricing

Wedding Cakes Pricing
Cupcakes (Each, Without Tax)
Starting from $3.00
Prices Include:
Custom Cake Design
Delivery
Set Up
Ceremony Site Fee
Peak Season
Starting from $5,000.00
Off-Peak Season
Starting from $5,000.00
Reception Site Fee
Site Fees Include:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Wedding Catering Avg. Price Per Person
Catering Prices Include:
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake
Bar Service Price Includes:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
Rehearsal Dinner Catering Avg. Price Per Person
Plated
$50.00
Buffet
$45.00
Rehearsal Dinner Catering Prices Include:
China
Clean Up
Glassware
Linens
Server(s)
Set Up
Tables/Chairs
Rehearsal Dinner Bar Service Price Per Person
Bar Service Price Per Person:
Starting from $35.00
Rehearsal Dinner Bar Service Prices Include:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

Lake Union Cafe & Custom Bakery FAQ

Cake Pops
Cakes
Cheese
Cookies
Croquembouche
Cupcakes
Dessert Buffet
Fruit
Groom's Cake
Pastries
Consultations
Custom Design
Delivery
Private Tastings
Setup
Tastings
Gluten Free
Vegan
Diabetic
Kosher
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Fresh Fruit
Local
Organic
Health License
Yes
Venue Highlights
Maximum Capacity
250
Guest Minimum
100
Event Spaces
1
Type
Banquet Hall, Historic
Style
City, Classic, Vintage
Setting
Indoor, Uncovered Outdoor
Maximum Capacity, Rehearsal Dinner
220
Guest Minimum, Rehearsal Dinner
100
Setting, Rehearsal Dinner
Indoor
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Elopements
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Exclusive Venue Use
Private Room
Private Section
Public Seating
Bridal Suite
Cake
Clean Up
Event Planning
Event Rentals
In-House Bar
Liability Insurance
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
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All Inclusive Packages
In-House Catering
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Preferred Vendors Only
Wireless Internet
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'Oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
French Service
Outside Cake
Tastings
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African
Asian
British
Cajun
Caribbean
Chinese
Ethiopian
French
German
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Russian
Southern
Southwestern
Spanish
Thai
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Gluten Free
No Pork
Vegan
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Nut Free
Organic
Cash Bar
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Limited Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
Open Bar
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arches
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables
Aisle Markers
Audio Equipment
Chair Covers
Furniture
Photobooth
Tent Accessories
Tents
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Chocolate Fountain
Parking
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Valet
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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FEATURED
Lake Union is a one of the most unique venues in the Seattle area. Its a great venue for an average sized wedding & has an amazing staff. Don't forget to try their cakes!

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Miked Up Productions
I love this venue! Victoria and Jimmie are fabulous and every event I film there is flawless! I would highly recommend all soon-to-be-wed couples check out this venue! Also- if you're looking for an amazing cake that will WOW your guests without the high price tag these guys are it! I can't believe how great their prices are for the quality and detail in each of their cakes. My mouth is watering just thinking about them! Yum!

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Pixel Dust Weddings
Lake Union Cafe & Custom Bakery Rocks! The Bakery does a majority of our brides wedding cakes and desserts! She does awesome individual cheese cakes, which you can make into a cheesecake bar with 3 different toppings! SOOOOO GOOD!

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Map

3119 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102   See On Map
206-568-1258 (phone)
Open for tours most weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and most weekends 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Please call to schedule your tour!
Lake Union Cafe & Custom Bakery is a wedding Venue from Washington. We service weddings throughout the local area, including Seattle, Greater Seattle, and Lake Union. Lake Union Cafe & Custom Bakery is a professional wedding Venue that has been part of the Seattle wedding industry for 14 years. We specialize in Wedding Ceremony, Receptions and special events.