I would like recommendations for a restaurant (no fast food) in downtown Seattle that serves breakfast. My only requirements are that the food is worth the price and that the restaurant is a short walking distance from any of the Metro tunnel stations.

Thanks

Assuming the Pike Market is a short enough walk from one of the tunnel stations (remember all downtown buses are free); then I suppose I'd mention Maximilien, Cafe Campagne, Lowell's and The Athenian, or Le Pichet on First (check hours); Larry's Greenfront in Pioneer Square; or at the other end, the buffet at the Sheraton, which never fails to please IMO.

For something a little different, several dim sum places in the International District are wonderful for breakfast. Walkable (or not) from the I.D. tunnel station.

But the best breakfasts in town are not downtown.

Thanks.

I figured downtown Seattle itself was a little short on the breakfast offerings. I just want something decent that's not McDonald's.

I'm catching a train at King Street Station that leaves at 10 AM. I'm taking the bus from Redmond and I figured that I'd get an early bus to beat the commute rush, check my bags in, and then go eat breakfast. I'll have about 2 hours before I need to get back to the station and since I'm a caution freak, I wanted to eat somewhere close enough for me to enjoy my meal without having to rush. I should have explained that in my initial post, but I heard footsteps and thought my boss was coming, so I had to make it short and sweet.

Pike Place is only a few blocks from Westlake Station, so that's definitely doable. I'll look into all of those options.

Thanks again

And don't forget that if you want something a little lighter you could always grab a latte and a bag of hot fresh mini donuts from the donut stand inside the pike place market. Or there is a crepe stand next to them. It's on the main floor in the hall where the big international newspaper vendor is. :0 mmmmmm donuts!

Just curious. I lived in Seattle many years ago and this thread made me wonder whether Julia's 14 Carat Cafe or the Morningside? Morning Glory? were still in business.

Not exactly and no, unless you mean the Swingside, in which case yes. The 14 Carrot Cafe is still going strong, many people think it's one of the better breakfasts in town, but the only Julia's left is in Wallingford. Julia herself, as I understand it, sold the brand some years ago.

Kostroma, if you're leaving from King St. Station, then go up to the new Uwajimaya Village two blocks east and try the Chinese bakery in the market's food court. Then go get some cool snacks in the main store for the train. Or some sushi or sashimi for lunch.

Check out the breakfasts at the Six Seven at the Edgewater Hotel. Beautfiul views of Elliott Bay and fantastic food. We had three breakfasts there each am. Try the eggs benedict and the french toast.

The fruit platter is also very nicely presented and service is excellent. You will not be disappointed or leave hungry! ***kim***

Most of the places others have suggested are no where near where you want to be. The best places for breakfast in downtown are hotels or Starbucks. If you want to have fun--go to the Georgian Room at the Olympic Fairmont. Otherwise scan the sidewalks for a Starbucks or other coffee house.

Starbucks doesn't serve anything I would call breakfast. What's good to order for breakfast at the Georgian, Jim? We were considering staying at this property in August, but decided on the Edgewater to be right on the water, which we really enjoyed.

May try the Fairmont this year, since my daughter wants a swimming pool. Is the restaurant good? ***kim***

Staryuck's? No thanks. I want a hot, cooked to order breakfast.

Actually, all of the suggestions given are doable in 2+ hours. I can even get to the Edgewater and back if I use the Waterfront Streetcar. My final decision will ultimately depend on how far I'm willing to walk once I get off the bus.

I was going to ask about the Fairmont's breakfast. Is it expensive? I'm also curious about 727 Pine.

no contest..."the five spot"!
1502 queen anne avenue north. the
theme changes every month and they do
the place in the theme of a city i.e...san francisco, chicago, new york, boston...

Kostroma, at the Edgewater you will definitely get a cooked to order breakfast. Our room came with breakfast every am, there was no limit as to what we could order. We ate like royalty there!

It held us over for a long time while doing the sights in Seattle. ***kim***

The 5 Spot is arguably the best breakfast in Seattle but it is a cab ride away from the downtown core.

Also just a slight correction, the menu and theme changes once a quarter or about every 3 to 4 months.

The other synapse spark that I just had is Sazerac, the NOLA-menu (sort of) place in the Monaco Hotel. $$, but fab breakfasts - Pain Perdu, grits & gravy...all wonderful, and a beautiful room. No beignets, though (what an oversight.)

I disagree on the 5-spot, BTW. Good but not worth a cab. Now Mae's on Phinny, or the Yankee Diner on the water in B'lard, well...

Is this Jan Birnbaum's place? He recently closed Catahoula's in Calistoga, CA which was one of our dinner favorites in the area. ***kim***

Yes.

What's Pain Perdu, Gardyloo? ***kim***

Sort of French Toast. 2 Die 4.

C J's at 2600 1st in Belltown is one of the best breakfast places nearby. Opposite end of downtown fom the station but easily accessible. A great local favorite that is NOT in one of the hotels.

Thanks Gardyloo. I used to swing over to Julia's before classes at the New School (something else that may or may not still be there). And the Morningside/MorningGlory/MorningSomething was out by UW. How long ago was that? Starbucks was a walk-up stand in Pike Place Market . . .