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Attached to Serious Pie, this fragrant bakery will make you reconsider cookies as a valid breakfast choice. The coffee, fresh pastries, and breakfast sandwiches here are delicious, but Dahlia is particularly famous for its peanut butter sandwich cookies. The decadent coconut cream pie is also a local favorite. Lunch items including sandwiches, soups, and salads are served until 3 pm.
According to lore, the late director Nora Ephron was such a fan of the peanut butter cookies while filming the iconic rom-com "Sleepless in Seattle" that she requested the recipe and briefly even had the sweet treat named for her.
2001 4th Ave., Seattle, Washington, 98121, USA
Known For
- Convenient lunch options
- Coconut cream pie
- Peanut butter sandwich cookies
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Looking like a cross between a truck-stop diner and a Tex-Mex restaurant, this tiny café has outstanding breakfast options—including traditional favorites from every region of Mexico. Wait for a space in the tiny dining room, belly up to the counter, or just watch the frenetic activity as everything from soup to salsa is made from scratch. Lunch and dinner are just as good as breakfast (served daily from 9 to 3). Try delectable pork carnitas; chorizo from the state of Michoacán; mole negro over pork or chicken; rockfish with cinnamon and guajillo chiles; and mouthwatering chilaquiles—tortilla chips cooked in green or red salsa and topped with cream.
5242 Leary Ave. NW, Seattle, Washington, 98107, USA
Known For
- House-made salsas and moles
- Strong margaritas
- Excellent breakfasts
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Offering a taste of New Orleans in the Central District, Fat's Chicken & Waffles serves authentic Southern cuisine in a hip spot filled with furniture and murals made by local artists. Helmed by a chef with deep Louisiana roots, Fat's serves shrimp and grits, fried okra, red beans and rice, and other soul food classics in addition to the namesake chicken and waffles.
2726 Cherry St., Seattle, Washington, 98122, USA
Known For
- New Orleans–style fare
- Trendy space
- Filling comfort food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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For a nice pastry or quick lunch, pop by this street corner window for passionfruit malasadas or a chicken katsu sando. A Japanese artisan bakery at its core, Fuji happily (and expertly) dabbles across cultures and styles, making everything from twice-baked almond croissants to bacon-and-cheese breads, plus stunning desserts such as filled cream puffs, fruit tarts, and souffle cheesecakes. The beef curry-stuffed kare-pan paired with a hojicha tea latte makes an excellent afternoon perk-up.
526 S. King St., Seattle, Washington, 98104, USA
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- Japanese-style sandwiches
- Fluffy baked goods
- Huge variety
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This update to the classic American burger shop manages to be both an ode to the Northwest and an example of how fast food can be done right. Organic, grass-fed beef is broken down and ground in-house, organic milkshakes are made from local ice cream, and the crinkle-cut fries feel like a nostalgic nod to childhood. Local sodas and beers flow from the taps. The bright colors, well-lit space, and service speed take cues from the fast-food industry, but the flavor is a cut above.
2014 7th Ave., Seattle, Washington, 98121, USA
Known For
- Organic burgers
- Cheerful decor
- Local ingredients
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This is a longtime favorite for dim sum enthusiasts, who also come for fluffy barbecue pork buns, walnut shrimp, chive dumplings, congee, and sticky rice. The waits are long and the atmosphere is lacking, but when you're craving dim sum, this is the place to go. Avoid the mad rush at lunchtime and go to the Wing Luke Museum while everyone else is eating, then try for a table closer to 2 pm. They serve the full dim sum menu until 4, then switch to a partial one alongside the dinner menu.
424 7th Ave. S, Seattle, Washington, 98104, USA
Known For
- Extensive dim sum
- Dumplings
- Barbecue pork buns
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Slate tabletops, a tile floor, and a rolled-zinc bar will transport you out of Downtown Seattle and into the charming 6th arrondissement. The menu is quintessentially French: at lunch there are rustic pâtés and jambon et fromage (ham and cheese) sandwiches on crusty baguettes; dinner sees homemade sausages, daily fish specials, and steak tartare. The roast chicken (for two) takes an hour to prepare and is worth every second that you'll wait. Blackboards spell out the specials, and wines are served from the earthenware pichets that inspired the brasserie's name.
1933 1st Ave., Seattle, Washington, 98101, USA
Known For
- Authentic French food
- Roast chicken for two
- Bustling atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Accepted for dinner only
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This longtime farmers' market favorite finally settled into a restaurant in 2022, planting roots and putting out pupusas from a large space just under the West Seattle Bridge. The Salvadoran-style griddled corn cakes come stuffed with beans, cheese, pork, peppers, cheese, or some combination of those, and are served from breakfast through dinner. Chilaquiles, tamales, and burritos round out the morning menu, and heartier dishes like Salvadorean asado are served in the later hours.
2940 SW Avalon Way, Seattle, Washington, 98126, USA
Known For
- Family atmosphere
- Salvadorean horchatas
- Big breakfasts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Breakfast on weekends only
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Tom Douglas dishes out his signature Northwest style, spiked with Greek and Mediterranean touches—another huge success for the local celebrity chef. Try a spice-rubbed lamb chop or the eggplant shakshuka, which elevates the humble eggplant to new heights. Also on the menu: a variety of kebabs (including a halloumi cheese-and-fig version for vegetarians) and scrumptious spreads including hummus, tzatziki, and harissa (a red-pepper concoction). Booths are usually full at this bustling, dimly lit restaurant, which anchors the Hotel Ändra. The weekend brunch is also fabulous; save room for the doughnuts.
2000 4th Ave., Seattle, Washington, 98121, USA
Known For
- Greek flavors
- Popular brunch
- Made-to-order pillowy square doughnuts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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One of Seattle's favorite bakeries is also popular for breakfast and brunch and an excellent place to take a delicious break on your way to or from the Olympic Sculpture Park. With its perfectly executed breads and pastries—from Nutella brioche and ginger cookies to almond croissants and dark chocolate, sugar-dusted brownies—it's become a true Belltown institution. You can also wait for a table and have a larger breakfast or lunch—sandwiches, quiches, and salads are all fresh and expertly made.
2408 1st Ave., Seattle, Washington, 98121, USA
Known For
- Baguettes
- Breakfast and lunch options
- Pastries
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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This elegant but ultimately casual all-day café suits the needs of upscale U-Village perfectly. Whether you're looking to recharge with a fancy coffee drink, bubbles, or a cocktail, this spot has just the thing. The menu ranges from little nibbles to full-fledged meals, but everything from the maple pecan granola to the pesto and pickle grilled cheese is many cuts above the standard coffee shop fare. Look for intriguing ingredients, Instagrammable plates, and plenty of options to keep you moving as you shop and explore.
2685 NE Village Lane, Seattle, Washington, 98105, USA
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- Instagrammable avocado toast
- Great happy hour deals
- Coffee egg cream
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Cozy leather bar seats surround the wide wood bar at the stylish, modern Mr. West Cafe Bar, where they’ve got you covered from morning pick-me-up to early-evening imbibing. The coffee menu offers the usuals, from drips and cortados to cappuccinos and lattes, as well as creative espresso-based options like coffee soda, coffee egg cream, and a cardamom tonic. There’s also a separate tea drinks menu, as well as breakfast and lunch fare, and a solid wine, beer, and cocktails list.
720 Olive Way, Seattle, Washington, 98101, USA
Known For
- Tasty breakfast and lunch options
- Creative coffee and tea beverages
- Stylish digs
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The flavors of Morocco come together with the Seattle coffee scene at this small High Point café. The white walls ringed at the top by a shelf of plants give it a lush, green feeling, shared by the spiced coffees and mint teas (though the menu also includes all the espresso and drip standards). The bright, colorful space and tiled counter welcome guests coming for breakfast pastries from nearby Patrick's or for the Moroccan lunch options, such as harissa tuna or kefta (meatball) sandwiches.
6080 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, Washington, 98126, USA
Known For
- Good picnic options
- Plant-crowned space
- Moroccan spiced beverages
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Right in the center of the Pike–Pine universe, this huge, ultrahip space anchoring the Oddfellows Building, across from Cal Anderson Park, serves inspired American food from morning coffee to evening drinks. The day might start with breakfast biscuits and thick brioche French toast; later on you can order the "Oddball" sandwich of meatballs in marinara sauce with provolone and Parmesan and roasted free-range chicken. Service is sometimes a bit lacking, but the communal-style seating, Capitol Hill hipster-chic vibe, cold brews, and festive music make this a fun place to watch the day go by or spend an evening out.
1525 10th Ave., Seattle, Washington, 98122, USA
Known For
- Baked goods
- Trendy space
- Dependable cuisine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations available for dinner only
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Part café and part love letter to Vietnamese coffee tradition, all the drinks here are brewed on the small metal filter from which the coffee shop takes its name. The commitment to quality shows in the house-made condensed milks (dairy or oat) used for the cà phê sữa—classic Vietnamese coffee—and various related drinks. The lush greenery and soft colors of the walls give it a serene, peaceful feel that invites you to sit down and enjoy one of the impressively bright green pandan waffles from the food menu.
913 S. Jackson St., Seattle, Washington, 98104, USA
Known For
- Crisp waffles
- House-made dairy and non-dairy products
- Beautiful plant-filled space
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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What began as an effort to clear the fridges during a pandemic shutdown resulted in a new concept for this small Ballard café. Some of the city's best bagels come stacked into towering sandwiches slathered with traditional toppings like cream cheese and lox, and creative originals like scallion cheddar spread with baked egg, kale, and king oyster mushrooms. The one-pound breakfast burritos all start with scrambled eggs and include fresh salsas that show the restaurant's commitment to making everything from scratch starting with excellent ingredients.
5451 Leary Ave. NW, Seattle, Washington, 98107, USA
Known For
- Enormous breakfast burritos
- Creative sandwiches
- Seattle's best bagels
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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You can order ahead online so you won’t experience the heartbreak of an empty bakery case---doughnuts go fast here. Tucked into the ground floor of one of the Central District’s newest multi-use developments, Raised Doughnuts and Cakes turns out simple but perfectly airy classics like a basic glazed, maple and chocolate bars, and creative monthly specials with seasonal flavors and a mochi-flour gluten-free option. They also make raised cakes that fall somewhere between Asia’s light and fruity cakes and American-style, oil-based cakes–they’re sold by-the-slice on weekends.
2301 E. Union St., Seattle, Washington, 98122, USA
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- Creative seasonal flavors
- Gluten-free options
- Airy doughnuts
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Like the Edgewater Hotel that houses it, Six Seven would be noteworthy for its views of Elliott Bay and the Puget Sound alone, especially if you opt to dine at the café tables lining the deck at sunset. Regionally sourced seafood such as planked salmon, miso-glazed black cod, and a flavorful bouillabaisse take top billing on the menu, which also features dishes like lamb ragout pasta and Roquefort-crusted filet mignon alongside an award-winning wine list.
2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington, 98121, USA
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- Budget-friendly brunch
- Classic shareable sides
- Nice alternative to touristy waterfront seafood restaurants
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You could call it a coffee amusement park for its many ways to keep audiences entertained, but the sprawling combination café and showroom is deadly serious about its beans. Fans of the chain, and the coffee curious, will find lots to taste and explore here in 15,000 square feet of coffee culture. The main floor holds the latest model of Starbucks café, a gallery of Starbucks Reserve coffees—the rarest and finest the brand offers—including an outlet of Princi, the company's Italian-style bakery. As visitors walk around the space, they get a glimpse of the coffee roasting operation. Downstairs, you’ll find a smaller coffee bar where baristas show off the latest and trendiest brewing methods.
1124 Pike St., Seattle, Washington, 98101, USA
Known For
- Educational signage
- Variety of drinks
- Brewing and roasting methods on display
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In an airy building right on the corner of Occidental Square, The London Plane is a gorgeous multipurpose space that also includes a small artisanal shop, florist, and bakery. The daytime menu (until 3 pm) features mostly vegetarian light bites, many with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, from classic pastries and quiches to grain-enriched salads and seared albacore. From 3 to 6 pm, a snack menu complements the wine, beer, and cocktail offerings.
300 Occidental Ave. S, Seattle, Washington, 98104, USA
Known For
- Fresh coffee and pastries
- Focus on fresh vegetables
- A lovely space to explore
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner