Blue Star Cafe - Wendy Morales

02/01/2026

We’re so grateful for 50 years of loyalty! The memories many have shared are so precious. Generations..traditions..more than a restaurant ❤️

01/30/2026

Favorites? The list is long!

01/26/2026

“Sat at the bar on a first date on January 22 1993 and fell in love, both with each other and with Blue Star. We’ve been back many, many times and have always felt at home there. Thank you Blue Star! You will always hold a special place in our hearts. So so sad to hear this! My husband and I met here on our very first date 9 years ago 

 We even have a Blue Star print framed in our kitchen! We will be sure to come say goodbye and bring our baby so he knows where his parents met!”

01/24/2026

We 💕 your stories!!
“I literally have been going there since I was a child- 1st Broadway, and then Wallingford . I have since moved away to Colorado and I still take my family there when we visit. That’s where I took my now husband when he first came to Seattle and many other memories

 We will miss this gem“

01/21/2026

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/seattles-blue-star-cafe-will-close-after-decades-in-wallingford/

Blue Star, an all-day cafe and pub that's been open on Stone Way in Wallingford for decades, will close for good after last service on Feb. 1.

01/17/2026

I’m honestly blown away by the kindness in this community.

A customer and friend, Tracey Outlaw, started a GoFundMe to support Blue Star during this transition, and I can’t tell you what that means to us. The love, the memories, the daily regulars, the families, the friends who’ve gathered here for years… we feel it all.

If you’ve been wanting a way to support us, here’s the link: https://gofund.me/1e31a3ae2

Even if you can’t donate, sharing this helps more than you know.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the loyalty, the trust, and the years of showing up. 💙⭐️

01/16/2026

Love this ❤️ thanks for the flashback!

01/15/2026

Thank you, & for taking the time to cover our story!! So Grateful! Link in bio

01/14/2026

https://youtu.be/CYyTZCyKx-4?si=GU524e_ZCOdfhTq4

The family-owned Blue Star Café & Pub in Wallingford is closing its doors Feb. 1 after decades, ending a longtime Seattle tradition of from-scratch cooking.

01/06/2026

Hi Blue Star Family,

I announce this with deep and heavy sadness: the Blue Star Café and Pub’s 50-year Seattle legacy will come to an end on Sunday, February 1st, 2026. Rising operating costs, including food, taxes, utilities, and ongoing economic pressures, along with no viable lease succession option from the building owner, have made it unsustainable for me, as an owner-operator, to continue operating during this difficult economic time. After years of navigating these challenges without relief in sight, the decision was made to close.

From Eggs Cetera in Madison Park in 1975, to a second location on Capitol Hill’s Broadway, adding a few more in the 1980s, Sweetwater becoming a fan favorite in Redmond, and finally settling into Wallingford as Blue Star Café and Pub in 1996, my father, Leon Torrey, made his mark across the greater Seattle area. I am the second-generation owner-operator, leaving my corporate job in 2009 to purchase the family business I grew up in.

Blue Star has been known for its all-day menu, scratch cooking, and quality ingredients. Behind the scenes are signature recipes and countless hours of food preparation — slow-roasted turkey and prime rib, braised short ribs, three-hour confit jumbo wings that fall off the bone, crispy fried tortilla chips, scratch batters, sauces, dressings, soups, and, of course, our house-baked scones, biscuits, cinnamon rolls, and three-seed bread. Maintaining quality ingredients has always been a priority, sourcing from trusted local vendors and prioritizing all-natural and hormone-free options whenever possible.

Most importantly, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our incredible staff — past and present. Their dedication, care, and hard work over the years are what made Blue Star what it was. This place would not have lasted five decades without them, and I am endlessly thankful for their commitment, heart, and support.

We hope our customers, many spanning multiple generations, are able to visit one, two, or a few last times. We will continue to offer Happy Hour from 3pm–6pm and Monday Trivia. Our hours will remain 8am–9pm, and 8pm on Sundays, through our final day.

Again, so so grateful for allowing us to show you our heartfelt hospitality over these 5 decades 💙!!

Be sure to follow our social for updates as we wrap up the month and be sure to share your Blue Star memories & moments from eras gone by!

You will definitely see me take on a new direction that excites me to the core, because hospitality is in my blood… stay tuned!

Cheers to this legacy we’ve built together!
Wendy Morales

11/30/2025

11/29/2025

Survived Thanksgiving?
Reward yourself.
The turkey is gone. The dishes are finally done. The relatives have left. Now it’s time for what you really deserve: our legendary Bloody Mary, scratch made comfort food, and absolutely zero cleanup. We’re open 8 AM to 9 PM (8PM Sunday). The bar is fully stocked. The kitchen is ready. Consider this your official permission to take a break.
Stone Way, Wallingford.. where Seattle recovers!