CEO

David Meinert is a Seattle-area restaurateur and founder of Hold Fast Hospitality. With more than 35 years in the hospitality industry, he owns and operates iconic local establishments including The 5 Point Café, Mecca Café, and Huckleberry Square, with a focus on honest food, strong community ties, and creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels at home. 

David Meinert is a community-minded restauranteur with deep roots in the local community. After growing up in Normandy Park, he spent a couple of decades living in Seattle, where he was deeply involved in the city’s music scene before becoming a restaurant owner. He has lived back in Burien since 2010, where he and his partner, Kaitlyn, are raising two daughters, along with their dog Koda and cat Olive. Through Hold Fast restaurants, David is committed to preserving local character, creating welcoming spaces, and building businesses that invest in and contribute meaningfully to the communities around them.

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

CULINARY DIRECTOR

HUCKLEBERRY SQUARE GM

GM MECCA CAFÉ, THE 5 POINT CAFÉ

MARKETING DIRECTOR

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER