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About Cafe Racer

Cafe Racer has long been a cherished neighborhood hub in Seattle’s Capitol Hill, known for intimate shows, stand-up, improv, and DIY arts. Located at 1510 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, this small, community-driven space has hosted a wide range of performances and creative events since its early days. While the physical venue closed on June 30, 2024, Cafe Racer continues to operate as a nonprofit arts organization with online programming, maintaining its mission to support artists and provide accessible cultural programming for the Seattle community.

Whether you’re revisiting memories of Racer Sessions or enjoying online performances, you’ll find practical information here about seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you stay connected with Seattle’s arts scene.

Note: The original Cafe Racer space was a staple for intimate concerts and community events on Capitol Hill. For visitors seeking in-person experiences, check current listings and the nonprofit organization’s programming pages for updates on live programming, virtual events, and how to engage with upcoming online and local events.

We’ve got you covered with practical details: parking options around Pike/Pine, access via Capitol Hill Station, and nearby hotels and restaurants to consider when planning your visit to Seattle’s historic arts neighborhood.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: historically 1510 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 (Capitol Hill).
  • Venue type: intimate neighborhood music venue and cafe with live music, comedy and DIY arts.
  • Capacity: commonly cited around 150 (some listings note up to ~250 depending on configuration).
  • Seating/chart: no public seating chart; most shows are standing with a handful of tables.
  • Parking/transit: near Capitol Hill Station (short walk); paid garages and metered street parking around Pike/Pine.
  • Notable events: 2012 shooting at Cafe Racer led to a community reopening in July 2012; relocation to Capitol Hill announced in 2021.
  • Racer Sessions: Sundays featured improv jazz and other events in Cafe Racer’s space.
  • Current status: physical venue closed June 30, 2024; Cafe Racer operates as a nonprofit arts organization with online programming.