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Is Beth's Cafe Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Seattle, WA)

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As of September 2026, Beth's Cafe is listed open on en.wikipedia.org, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Wikipedia's article on Beth's Cafe, revised 2026-09-07, reported the diner closed in 2021, reopened in 2023, and described no further closure as of that revision.

  • Season / episode Season 1, Episode 12
  • Original air date
  • Address 7311 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food's Seattle episode (S1E12, aired 2009-02-11) featured Beth's Cafe and its "Southwestern Exposure" 12-egg omelette-eating challenge, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-09-07). Beth's Cafe is a 24-hour greasy-spoon diner on Aurora Avenue North in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood that opened in 1954, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-09-07). The cafe is known for crayon drawings that customers leave on its walls, which staff take down and archive each January to make room for new artwork, according to Wikipedia. According to Wikipedia (revised 2026-09-07), Beth's Cafe closed in 2021 and reopened in 2023 under new ownership, and the encyclopedia's most recent revision, dated 2026-09-07, reported no further closure since that reopening, indicating the diner remained in active operation at its original Aurora Avenue location.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 12
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
The 'Southwestern Exposure' 12-egg omelette-eating challenge
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Beth's Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Beth's Cafe still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Beth's Cafe is listed open on en.wikipedia.org, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Beth's Cafe after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Beth's Cafe is listed open on en.wikipedia.org, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Beth's Cafe located?

7311 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Beth's Cafe?

Season 1, Episode 12 of Man v. Food, first aired February 11, 2009.

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Address
7311 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Venue type
diner
Official website
bethscafe.com

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