Joe Bar

Is Joe Bar still open?

No — Joe Bar in Capitol Hill, Seattle closed October 31, 2022, according to local press coverage.

Closure Details

Closure date

October 31, 2022

Reason

Closed after 25 years

Sources

8

Evidence Trail

1. ¹News ReportOct 31, 2022

   Reported closed

   “Closed after 25 years”

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2. ²News ReportJul 7, 2026

   Reported closed

   “Seattle Met — closed 2022”

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3. ³News ReportJul 9, 2026

   Reported closed

   “Bush announced the much loved cafe will close later this …”

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4. ⁴News ReportOct 6, 2024

   Reported closed

   “Joe Bar closing after 25 years of community, coffee, crepes, and art on Capitol Hill”

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5. ⁵News ReportDec 29, 2022

   Reported closed

   “Joe Bar ended its run of 25 years of community, coffee, crepes, and art on Capitol Hill”

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6. ⁶News ReportOct 5, 2025

   Reported closed

   “Joe Bar closing after 25 years of community, coffee, crepes, and art on Capitol Hill — UPDATE”

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7. ⁷News ReportOct 11, 2022

   Reported closed

   “Bush announced the much loved cafe will close later this month after 25 years of coffee, crepes, and art on Capitol Hill.”

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8. ⁸News ReportNov 17, 2025

   Reported closed

   “Fais de beaux rêves, Joe Bar — The French Guys are moving in”

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