Café Hitchcock

Is Café Hitchcock still open?

No — Café Hitchcock in International District, Seattle closed May 31, 2026, according to local press coverage.

Closure Details

Closure date

May 31, 2026

Reason

News report (Seattle Times/Hoodline/KIRO7): chef Brendan McGill closed Café Hitchcock, his last downtown Seattle restaurant, after 10 years

Sources

2

Google Places

Status

Open, per Google

Last checked

May 26, 2026

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Evidence Trail

1. ¹News ReportJun 3, 2026

   Reported closed

   “Chef Brendan McGill closed his last two downtown Seattle restaurants, Cafe Hitchcock and Oyster Cellar, after 10 years, citing a declining downtown business environment.”

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2. ²News ReportJun 18, 2026

   Reported closed

   “Chef Brendan McGill closed Cafe Hitchcock and Oyster Cellar at the base of the Exchange Building on May 31, ending a 10-year run.”

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