Best Brunch in Seattle

The food is well-regarded for its creativity, unique Filipino-American fusion, and delicious execution, with standout dishes like ube French toast, burgers, and mac and cheese.

“Oh my GOODNESS what an incredible place”

Service is generally described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, though one instance of rudeness and a reservation issue were noted.

“Prompt, kind, and attentive”

The atmosphere is frequently described as beautiful, modern, chic, relaxing, classy, and having a cool industrial vibe, with some noting it's cozy.

“Atmosphere inside is beautiful, modern, and very chic”

While most diners found the food and drinks to be worth the price, one diner felt the quantity of lumpia was insufficient for the cost.

“$17 for four bites of lumpia is insane”

The food is well-regarded for its creativity, fresh ingredients, and excellent execution, particularly the signature Dutch babies and French onion soup.

“All dishes were amazing!”

Service is frequently described as friendly, warm, attentive, and professional, with several staff members receiving specific commendations.

“Great service, fabulous food”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as cozy, cute, intimate, and inviting, with a pleasant view of the Space Needle from window seats.

“Cozy and inviting atmosphere”

While the food quality is high, some diners noted smaller portions for certain items like juice, and the overall cost may be a consideration for some.

“Portion was smaller than expec”

The food is well-regarded for being delicious, creative, and well-prepared, with many dishes highlighted as excellent comfort food and standout brunch items.

“Food was out of this world”

Service is frequently described as outstanding, friendly, attentive, and helpful, with staff often going above and beyond to ensure a positive experience.

“Service was first-rate”

The atmosphere is a major draw, consistently lauded as fun, unique, vibrant, and creatively decorated, often compared to a 'trippy wonderland' or 'adult rainforest cafe'.

“VERY AMAZING RESTAURANT”

Diners find the value to be good, with generous portions and reasonable prices, especially considering the quality of food and the unique atmosphere.

“Portions are really big”

The food is generally well-regarded, with many dishes known for flavor and freshness. Some diners find it consistently good, while a few have noted it as average or a 'hit or miss'.

“Food was delicious!”

Service is frequently highlighted as excellent, with many servers, particularly Delmer, Nikki, and Kenny, well-regarded for their attentiveness, friendliness, and efficiency.

“Delmer was amazing !!”

The atmosphere is well-regarded for its cozy, classic diner feel, described as warm, inviting, and charming, with a pleasant neighborhood vibe.

“Homey local vibe”

Portions are often described as generous, and prices are considered fair for the quality and quantity of food received.

“Portions were generous”

The food is generally well-received, with many dishes known for their flavor and fresh ingredients, though some find it overly salty or inconsistent.

“Everything we ordered was fresh”

Service is often described as friendly and attentive, but there are recurring issues with understaffing leading to slow service and occasional rudeness.

“Slow service”

The restaurant is well-regarded for its beautiful, modern, and inviting atmosphere, making it a pleasant place to dine.

“Modern and inviting”

Diners frequently find the prices high, with some noting small portions relative to cost, though others find the portions generous.

“Overpriced food”

Creative, high-quality burgers and brunch items with fresh ingredients are the notable—Johnny cakes, pork belly barley bowl, and signature burgers well-regarded. Some diners find flavor combinations too busy or portions underwhelming for the price.

“Everything has been consistently great!”

Generally attentive and friendly staff with quick food delivery. However, scattered complaints about slowness, forgetfulness, and one documented instance of possible discrimination based on ID and national origin.

“Service was excellent, from the cheerful hostess”

Welcoming neighborhood atmosphere with thoughtful decor, nice tall ceilings, and family-friendly vibe. Mt. Baker ridgetop location offers stunning views. Some find it slightly cookie-cutter; one diner noted coldness due to takeout window.

“Lovely location on the Ridge of Mt. Baker”

Prices perceived as mid-to-high for burger fare ($14–$16 burgers without sides). Frozen fries charged separately ($2.50+) and small cocktails with excessive ice cited as poor value. Happy hour mentioned favorably.

“$30 for a blue cheese burger, fries, and a beer”

Generally solid American diner fare with strong breakfast offerings (steak & eggs, French toast, pancakes celebrated). Recent quality inconsistencies noted: undercooked/pink burgers (2 mentions), hard potatoes, bland eggs, old/cold potatoes from delivery errors. Fresh ingredients mentioned once; execution varies.

“The food is incredible”

Attentive, friendly servers are a consistent strength (frequent mentions of great service). However, delivery orders via DoorDash show service gaps: wrong orders, cold food, no resolution offered on one occasion. In-restaurant service generally prompt and knowledgeable.

“Come for the food; stay for the caring staff”

Spacious, welcoming atmosphere with retro diner charm. Described as relaxed, nostalgic, with good lighting and music (80s/90s, jazz). Multiple mentions of great ambiance for casual meals. Not overly loud, comfortable temperature control appreciated. Well-decorated modern space with sports bar TVs.

“Charming little eatery reminiscent of a bygone era”

Generally favorable value for portions and price point; generous servings noted multiple times. Parking costs (paid lot or street) and tip add up in Seattle context. One outlier complained about $35 for wrong delivery order (potatoes). Pricing reasonable for full-service American diner.

“Portions match the price”

The food is generally described as good to amazing, with many dishes known for flavor and freshness, though some find it bland or mediocre.

“Awesome and delicious Mexican food.”

Service is frequently highlighted as stellar, friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, with staff often going above and beyond.

“This service here is stellar!”

The atmosphere is consistently described as fun, cozy, pleasant, and a great local gathering spot, often enhanced by drag shows.

“FUN ATMOSPHERE. FRIENDLY BARTENDERS AND CROWD.”

While prices are generally considered decent, some signs suggest it's not a great value, with others celebrating good portions for the cost.

“Good prices for great fresh made food.”

The food is well-regarded for its first-rate taste, freshness, and bold Peruvian flavors, often with an American twist. Signature dishes like the Pan con Chicharrón are frequently highlighted.

“The food and service were amazing”

Service is frequently described as top-notch, friendly, and attentive, with specific mentions of staff members like Pablo providing top-notch care.

“Great service and didn’t wait”

The atmosphere is consistently described as fun, warm, and unique, with a notable 70s disco ambiance.

“Fun and beautiful place”

Diners find the prices to be reasonable and the portions generous for the Seattle area, offering good value for the quality of food.

“Good portions for price”

The bakery excels with its authentic Argentinian empanadas and pastries, well-regarded for fresh ingredients, flaky crusts, and flavorful fillings. Both savory and sweet options are highly regarded.

“Impeccable empanadas — made fresh”

Service is generally friendly and welcoming, with many patrons highlighting the kindness of the owners and staff. However, a few instances of perceived indifference or rudeness have been noted.

“Great service as well :)”

The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, friendly, and welcoming, contributing to a pleasant dining experience.

“Nice atmosphere, relaxed and friendly”

Customers find the prices to be reasonable for the quality and generous portion sizes of the empanadas and pastries.

“The price for what I got can't be beat.”