Seattle's Best Morning-After Brunch 2008

This tiny establishment is beloved on Capitol Hill for excellent, updated versions of classic comfort food.

Reviews:

• “Worst service ever”
• “Are you kidding?!”
• “WORST SERVICE IN SEATTLE!”
• “food pretty good but SLOWWWW service detracts”
• “Can we all fit in here?”

Tips: If you’re dining alone, grab a seat at the counter—-with so few tables, it’s easiest on the staff if customers only use as much space as is needed.

Crave or email Crave

Head to Madrona for a great breakfast and a good dose of homespun charm.

Reviews:

• “Close to fantastic Breakfast”
• “Cute space, great breakfast, and friendly face”
• “Great breakfast!”
• “Great even if you don’t live in Madrona”
• “Best Brunch Date Spot”

Tips: Grab yourself a scone and a cup of joe while you wait for a table, servers will add them to the bill.

Hi Spot Cafe or email Hi Spot Cafe

Hearty, healthy, home-style standards make this a Seattle brunch classic.

Reviews:

• “best breakfast”
• “A stable place in the neighborhood”
• “I am hoping a owner/manager reads this”
• “Poor service, blah food”
• “Amazing Breakfast”

Tips: Locals from the neighborhood gather for the live jazz piano on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Julia’s in Wallingford

Popular U-District cafe lures the brunch crowd with seasonal ingredients and inventive combinations.

Reviews:

• “Another dissappointing Seattle trend”
• “Over-Hyped”
• “are you kidding me??”
• “SLU location – changes need to happen”
• “Great Breakfast Spot”

Tips: The portions are mammoth—share and pay the minimal split-plate charge or be prepared to take a doggy bag.

Portage Bay Cafe

Great breakfasts steal the show at this Mediterranean mainstay on Capitol Hill.

Reviews:

• “A reason to get up early after a late night on the Hill….”
• “Best brunch ever! "
• “Awesome breakfast!”
• “Fabulous Brunch!”
• “Great find!”

Tips: El Greco has a full liquor license and there is a small five-seater bar in the back, if you’re inclined to hoist a morning bloody mary.

table 219 or email table 219

A Queen Anne institution with a worldly menu and quick, attentive service.

Reviews:

• “Left Speechless by the Turkey Sandwich”
• “Bad!”
• “awsome now ! ! ! bland before?”
• “The worst Service”
• “Best French Toast!!!”

Tips: Late risers will be happy to know they serve ham and eggs up until midnight, seven days a week.

5 Spot

Serving lazy breakfasts to throngs of Ballard neighbors.

Reviews:

• “The Dish in Freemont Vrs Marcias in Tacoma”
• “What a hidden treasure with an upscale twist”
• “Absolutely the best down home breakfast in town”
• “mapagr is a self-pitying fool”
• “Mediocre food with horrible service”

Tips: The biscuits and gravy is a stick-to-the-ribs specialty, but sometimes runs out by mid-morning. Get there early to avoid disappointment.

Dish

A family-owned and -operated Greek diner with loads of local charm and consistently satisfying Mediterranean fare.

Reviews:

• “Just like Yiayia used to make”
• “delicious!”
• “Great food Great prices”
• “Our Favorite Breakfast in Seattle”
• “everyone loves helen and dimitri”

Tips: You’ll get great service anywhere, but large groups are usually more comfortable on the left side of the dining room, while solitary diners will find cozier spots on the right side.

Continental Pastry Shop or email Continental Pastry Shop

Green Lake icon that’s been serving breakfast fare to hungover 20-somethings since 1957.

Reviews:

• “rude service”
• “below average”
• “Mmmm… Grill Brick.”
• “Good greasy food!”
• “This is a Dive”

Tips: Parking is tough on Aurora; turn on to Winona Avenue and look for the alley leading to a free lot directly behind the restaurant.

Beth’s Cafe or email Beth’s Cafe

Neighborhood hangout serving upscale comfort food with a generous hand.

Reviews:

• “Home-cooked taste”
• “Great service, great food, family friendly!”
• “Love it”
• “Excellent”
• “try it again”

Tips: Music fans should check out the diverse live music schedule, featuring everything from bluegrass to jazz.

St. Clouds Food & Spirits or email St. Clouds Food & Spirits

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