We went on a cruise to Alaska and our port was in Seattle. Before embarking, I took the time to…read morevisit one of the area's Catholic churches. Just across from the church, a lengthy queue of folks stood outside a dining establishment. We didn't know what kind of restaurant it was until we noticed the Filipino Christmas lantern/"parol" hanging on the window. After a week of cruising, we made it our goal to eat at this restaurant. Since we docked early in the morning and the restaurant opens at 7am, we did not wait that long outside around 8am. There were only less than 10 people in line. We only waited less than 15 minutes. There were at least 20 people outside by the time we left before 9am. The interior Filipino household-themed decoration brought back so many memories. White Chicken Adobo Silog | Never heard of this type of "silog" before. Silog is a Filipino dish combination consists of fried rice ("SInangag") and egg ("itLOG"). I got so excited to try it since it's one of the weekly specials' menu items. I was debating between this and Salmon Silog, but I've also never tried white chicken adobo. The chicken was succulent and tender, allowing it to flake off effortlessly with a fork. The generous helping of garlic fried rice was heavenly. Couldn't ask anything more from this dish. Turon | The wrapper were coated with almost like spun sugar instead of being fried in sugar, which made this turon not overly sweet. The plantain that was completed well with halaya filling was soft and cooked well. Menu: In addition to various protein/silog meals, there were also pancakes and omelettes. Service: Eating at this restaurant feels like home. The cashier and service were nice and friendly. We were also attended by Tito Greg the owner of the restaurant. He roamed the dining area, greeting each guest with humor and genuine humility. Parking: There's a big garage by Pike's, unsure how much parking rate was at the time. Since we just came back from the cruise port, we just from there to the restaurant. Highly Recommend!

The sun came out as we finished eating, and we thought we ascended to heaven with how good the food…read morewas. If it's crowded, be prepared for a wait, but it's definitely worth it. It's a family owned Filipino spot, and boy does it hit the spot. I recommend splitting these dishes because our team of four could not handle a dish by themselves. The ube pancakes are definitely worth it, and make sure to grab all the syrup for your slices!!

Great dining experience! Attentive service, relaxed…read moreatmosphere, and incredible food! Reservations are a must to ensure a pleasant experience. The menu options are diverse with unique flavor profiles, and good portions,

The only reason I'm giving this a 4 is because the service we got was amazing! The host was super…read moreaccommodating for me not having a reservation on a Sunday morning. I waited about 30 mins which was not bad at all considered the day it was. The was kind, friendly and so sweet! I wish I would have gotten her name. Now onto the food, starting off with the latte. It was your typical average latte. I did like how strong it was and it came with a kitty paw! (Barista said he was inspired by his cats that morning lol). I tried both sweet and savory dutch babies, and even though I'm a savory person, I liked the sweet one better. It was creamy and bread was soft! The fruits added the perfect texture and sweetness to it. The savory was okay, keep in mind this is also my first time trying a dutch baby, but I would have liked it to have more veggies maybe? I think I was expecting more of it but it was mid to me. The breakfast plate wasn't anything out of the ordinary. Just your basic breakfast plate. The place is super cute and a bit small! It was a sunny morning so we had a lot of light coming through which I loved!

Food: amazing flavors…read more Ambiance: nice atmosphere, clean Service: staff def "phoned it in", they couldn't give a crap about us, from Reception to Server to Busser Price: spendy Do ii recommend? Yes. It was delicious!

Really wanted to enjoy our lunch at Lola, but none of the food really hit. The Greek Salad was…read morereally salty and had a lot of oil. The scramble was heavy on the cheese flavor. The French toast was good, but could have used more egg on it. It tasted just like toast. The coffee was a pass for us. Service was good and the ambiance is nice, but just needs some work on the dishes themselves.

What a delectable meal after a 4 hour bus ride Came here…read moreafter dropping off our bags at the hotel, since it was just a 5 minute walk away. We came in around 1:45pmish and it wasn't crowded. They had an amazing selection of pastries, though I didn't try any. I got their Caramelized Banana Latte to satisfy my sweet tooth, and it wasn't too banana-flavored nor too sweet; the black sesame in it balanced it nicely. I also got the Urban Pesto, which was SO yum. I was little skeptical of the focaccia - sometimes I find it to be too puffy, and thus hard to eat the sandwich - but this had a lovely panini press on it that made it easy to eat. The in-house herby cheese in the sandwich made each bite just that much more delicious. The staff was also super nice and accommodating to my parents' requests and questions. Can't wait to come back to try their other food and bev options!

After having lunch across the street, I decided to check out Cafe Hagen SLU (7/21/26). I had…read morevisited other Seattle locations on upper and lower Queen Anne. I appreciated that this location has both spacious indoor and outdoor seating. Despite being busy, this was not packed with ample seating still available and not cramped. Nice chill vibe with good music, healthy foliage and pleasant indoor decor, with a reasonable unidirectional service line. Tempting pastry case with savory and sweet choices, the usual bevs, as well as, cocktails. Vibrant place to visit solo or meetups with others. The 16oz iced mokka (mocha) I had was well crafted. Both counter folks were personable and welcoming. I was able to sit at a two top and remain cool during my brief visit on that hot Tuesday early afternoon. They've been an indie (Cafe Hagen/Freya) that has expanded to many locations: here in SLU, two on Queen Anne, downtown on 5th, at Dexter, the Waterfront, Freya in Pike Place Market and Nordic Museum in Ballard, plus sites over in Bellevue and Kirkland. Support local!

The food was fresh and delicious. The gluten free options were tasty as well as varied. Not your…read moreboring run of the mill GF options. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have an adorable outside seating area. I would highly recommend this place

I went here for brunch with a friend on a Saturday morning and had a great experience! I haven't…read morebeen to this location before and I preferred it to my usual location on Roosevelt in UDistrict. It's much more open and comfortable and lends to a nice ambiance. It was quite busy which we anticipated, so I would highly recommend making a reservation. We were seated right away with our reservation time, but it did take some time to be served. I enjoyed the hot coffee with a bit of cream. It was good; my only comment is that I wasn't offered a refill at any point, and we were there for over an hour. To be fair, it was SUPER busy; like at least 100 people in the dining room. I had one of their seasonal specials, the peaches and cream Swedish pancakes. It was a generous portion included with a trip to the berry bar. The berry bar was very fresh and well maintained as far as cleanliness. It was also in a prime location, near the tables but not too close and not in the way of the walking path. The peaches were juicy and sweet and the cream cheese frosting was a decadent topping. I added some berries which made it extra special. I liked the caramel shards, but they were a little on the thick side for my liking and were a bit tough to eat. However, I really enjoyed the dish overall! I also got a side of peppered bacon which was well-cooked, crispy, and extra peppery. My friend got the classic French toast and a side of potatoes. She loved the French toast with the included berry bar trip! However, the potatoes were cut into HUGE pieces which were difficult to eat even though they were cooked through. I would definitely come back here! If you're looking for a popular brunch spot with delicious sweet brunch options, check on Portage Bay Cafe SLU!

Worth the hype! Food was delicious and filling but not super heavy before a day of walking around…read more Took about 15min for the food to come out but well worth the wait!

Delicious and worth the trip to Seattle! We arrived and ordered via the QR code which listed a 20…read moreminute wait time. I didn't time it but it didn't feel like it took that long and in the meantime we were able to grab a table outside. We got a plate + sandwich to share along with a Mexican mocha and it was the perfect amount of food after our flight and spin class , but not too much that we couldn't continue walking through the city Pro Tip: order the sticker and silverware (both free) !

Great coffee shop in the heart of Seattle…read more The Cappuccino was perfect and the Brioche Breakfast Sandwich was delicious. The service was excellent. I lived the vibe of the place. Plants everywhere. Tons of seating. You can sit along the glass and people watch or sit in the back if you want some privacy. There is also some seating outside.

nice large cafe good for work or study. impressed by their matcha latte - it was actually matcha-y…read moreand the sakura syrup was delicious. americano was good too yummy espresso:)

Lovely corner coffee spot that's a short skedaddle to the Space Needle…read more The cafe doesn't strike me as touristy. Love the abundance of natural lighting and plenty of seats. It had a mix of road warriors working from tables and window counter seats. If I'm staying in the neighborhood, it's my destination for pourovers. Last I was here, we had beans from a Thai roaster, which I THINK was the first time ever. Credit accepted. Bathroom if you need it.

We were looking for a coffee shop to stop by before heading out for the day, we found Fulcrum and…read moreso glad we did. We got a zucchini bread to split which was delicious and massive. I got a brown sugar oat milk latte and it was perfect. Would definitely try this place again!

we stayed at the Palladium, which is the hotel attached to this restaurant, & they offer breakfast…read morevouchers for the chase sapphire reserve for part of their amenities- which gave us plenty of meals through shaker + spear. every morning we were so grateful to have delicious, well done breakfast to get our day started! every entrée that we had was really good, solid breakfast food that included coffee & juice. We had a mix of classic breakfast foods like omelettes, french toast and benedict- but our personal fave was the salmon benedict as well as the banana foster french toast!! I have to say, the food was pretty good- nothing super out of the ordinary, but the service is what blew us away. The wait staff was extremely professional, prompt & friendly. Our favorite server was Alexis, he made every breakfast feel like we were having one at home with a friend. The manager, hosts & servers were all amazing people who genuinely just want you to have a good meal. I really admire any restaurant that can truly make it feel like home. Thanks to Shaker + Spear for being amazing for our trip in Washington- will 100% be back!!

Nice and easy restaurant attached to a hotel. Service was rather slow this evening as there was…read moreonly one cook in the kitchen. It's nice to watch the staff cook because it tells you that the food is fresh. I have high expectations for seafood in Seattle. However, I was disappointed with the scallops as it tasted raw and cool to the touch in the center. I'm not a scallop expert but this one missed the mark - the flavors were off with the sauce (tasted earthy). Presentation and color looked good, but this didn't taste good. Also came here breakfast several times. I don't have pictures, but each time the breakfast was amazing!

The staff here is so much fun. Great banter, excellent service, and such a welcoming atmosphere…read more As a Southerner, I have pretty high expectations for biscuits and gravy, and more often than not, restaurants disappoint me on either the biscuits, the gravy, or both. Not here. The biscuits were incredibly buttery and flaky, and the gravy had a rich, savory flavor that tasted like it was made from a proper roux. I was genuinely impressed. The portions are enormous for the price, too. Even the inside of the restaurant was memorable, with fun artwork and signs throughout that gave me plenty to look at and laugh about. Definitely worth a stop, especially if you take biscuits and gravy seriously.

Ooo yum! I came by and ordered a biscuit to go and take back to my hotel. It was so good!! I loved…read morethe bacon bits on top and adding the over medium eggs on top was a great touch. Staff was very friendly and welcoming :) Cool casual vibe, small amount of seating but it is there!