An EXCELLENT bakery - delicious breads and treats made from Northern Europe recipes and unlike…read moreanything you will find around PS. There are sweet things but they are not so sweet that your tongue wants out. There are savory things made to perfection and breads that are dense and delicious. Sandwiches are among the best around and the coffee drinks are first rate. Friendly staff that is happy to answer questions. Get there early for best selections because just like the European counterparts, waste is minimized, quantities are limited, and if you don't get up in time, it is your own fault. Easy parking and an appropriate atmosphere. PS don't miss the poppy seeds.

The best spinach and cheese croissant!!! The cheese wasn't too overpowering or too salty. The…read morecroissant was on the denser/chewier side rather than airy, which is how I prefer it! This was the perfect pastry for an easy and light breakfast. It wasn't too oily at all. I came in the morning around 8:30am and later again near 11:30am and it seemed like they had different pastries at the different times! The croissants were near sold out by 11:30am, and they had brought out their puffs. I need to to try the jalapeno cheddar cheese puff next time! The drip coffee was so delicious. I would love to come back to ask if they offer refills for free or at a discount. There was a good amount of seating, but I'm not sure if you could study/work here because I didn't pay attention to if they had wifi/outlets/a bathroom. I walked, but it seemed like there was a decent amount of street parking nearby.

We got there just as it opened to have an early lunch. The food was great. We had seasoned olives…read moreand Marconi almonds as a small plate to start and then a scrambled egg sausage and tea. All delicious and a friendly staff. There is a strong self-serve and self-table-busing, but we are used to that. Then a lovely walk through the museum. A great little gem of a restaurant!

We weren't too hungry but we grabbed some hot chocolate here while visiting. It was very tasty -…read moredefinitely better quality and presentation than I usually see from art museum cafes. The cafe was also well decorated and provided a pretty spot to sip our drinks. The servers were very friendly and attentive too. You order at the counter so it's also very take out friendly for the medical staff and workers in the area from what I could tell.

Came here on a Thursday shortly after they open at 8am to have breakfast and work for an hour or…read moreso. It was already busy! Note they have a sign that says No Laptops Fri -Sun. I got an oat milk latte and their breakfast sandwich (added bacon) . The sandwich lived up to the hype though it was slightly smaller than i originally imagined. The latte was average. Service was average too! All around fun and lively space. Good food/drink, yummy looking pastries. Worth coming to if you're in the area!

Volunteer Park Cafe is a solid casual stop, especially if you're in the mood for a well-executed…read morebreakfast sandwich. The lemon creamsicle spritz was also super refreshing, especially on a warm day. The rotating staff managing the line made things occasionally feel chaotic and communication wasn't always seamless. Overall, it's still an easy go-to for a relaxed bite near the park, just with a bit of operational polish needed up front.

My new favorite brunch spot in Seattle! My husband and I went here on a Sunday morning. While there…read morewere quite a few folks waiting for a table outside, all of us got seated in about 10 minutes. They have a clipboard outside with names/party sizes so you can see where you are in line. Once seated at the counter, our server was quick to take our orders. Prices are decent and reasonable in my mind, especially given the amounts of food. I could not finish my freagy greagy omelet, which was absolutely delicious! My husband enjoyed his Greek hash as well. Great warm and cozy diner vibes - a real greasy spoon.

quite a unique meal…read more this was really two separate parts the first was an interesting combination it was a bed of english muffins, which had smoked pork and bacon on top, and which then had poached eggs on top, and everything was topped with chipotle hollandaise as for the first part, the main part of the meal was the smoked pork / bacon, so I'll start there I'm not the biggest fan of smoked/pulled pork in general, so I didn't enjoy this as I might have another meat, but what I did really appreciate was how well everything was cooked There was a certain density to the pork that I really liked - where pulling the pork apart with a fork and knife took some effort - it didn't easily pull apart I also really liked the crispy exterior The second part was the poached eggs. Similar to the pork, I typically don't like poached eggs that much - and I thought they were fine here I did enjoy the way these combined with the pork, however The hollandaise sauce was good but a) there was no hint of chipotle at all and b) I didn't feel like it was as creamy as it could be. It added a nice sweeter taste but I thought it could've been better - maybe the weakest part of the meal The most underrated part of the main section was the english muffins. These were beautiful on the outside, and each bite was dense and chewy. Normally, that's not a good thing, but it worked so well here. Having the rest of the main meal sit on this was a great idea - as it provided a great gravity to everything. Eating these was my most enjoyable part of the main section I can't go this long without talking about the second part of this overall dish - which were the hash browns This is what really takes this this from average to quite good There's a beautiful, crispy, golden brown covering on the outside that tastes so good - and the inside is unbelievably soft - I haven't had hash browns this soft before. This contrast between the outside and inside is quite fantastic. The other great thing is the serving size - nearly the entire plate is filled with this delicious side. This was the real star of the show For the price (about 20 dollars) I thought this was quite filling as well

Super cute breakfast diner! They serve breakfast all day and it wasn't too busy on a Sunday…read moremorning! They have a rotating special menu that they have posted up around the restaurant. The service is quick - food was out in around 10 minutes. The portions are very generous. Chicken fried steak, huevos rancheros, and the gravy were delicious!

Almost didn't come here because the reviews were not all that high and now I'm wondering what's…read morewrong with the reviewers! Hands-down, best omelette I've ever had and I live near the Maltby Cafe and they are super popular. No line, super friendly staff, super cute inside, easy parking. Total find! I wish I would've taken a picture but I think I just didn't expect it to be as good as it was lol!

Went on a Saturday morning and was quite busy. There's a couple parking lots near. Only 20 minute…read morewait for 2 with no reservation. They do take online waitlist. It was quite warm inside with the open kitchen concept. So we waiting longer to sit outside. Erin was our server, and she was absolutely pleasant. Suggested great options and attentive. I got the Seattle Dungeness crab Benedict and that was 10/10! Cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Perfectly paired with a tajin rim mimosa.

Oof. I really wanted to love Portage Bay Cafe: it's reasonably priced, the menu is extensive and…read moreall locally sourced, and they do sooo well by folks with dietary restrictions. All of that is great! However, the quality and experience was lacking :( The portions are huge, I'll give them that. But size and quality are different conversations, and the quality of the food just wasn't there for me. I had the cardamom crepes, which in theory should be a showstopper (some of my faves: cardamom! crepes!) but they were flat, bland, cold on the inside, forgettable, kind of boring. My partner's Dungeness crab eggs benedict had all the components for something special and still somehow underwhelmed. The mimosa was unfortunately very bad. And our server seemed like she really did not want to be there, which girl I completely get, but not the vibe for brunch. I came in excited, which made the letdown hit a little harder. Maybe a fluke, but I won't rush back to find out.

Stopped by in the early afternoon. Staff were super friendly. Was excited to see the excellent…read morecleanliness rating, space seemed welcoming and clean. There is a lot of indoor seating available. You order with staff at the counter. This one of the best slices of cake I've ever had. It was fresh, wasn't too sweet, and I loved the frosting. Would definitely stop by again to pick up a slice of cake.

Pastry was good. And my vanilla latte was ok after she made it again. It was soooo sweet the first…read moretime. Pleasant inside. Price was ok. If I had more time, would've loved to try their lunch offerings.

This is neat, yet very tight, spot in Crown Hill. It is a house turned restaurant…read more We went for brunch with friends and were sat in what used to be the dining room. Service was great, food was solid, prices were reasonable.

March 2026 Wild…read moreMountain has a Seattle charm inside a bungalow reminiscent of a Chicago house. Waiting time was very reasonable on a weekend. I had the Classic Bennie. Served with their excellent signature garlic mashed potatoes. Served with a cup of fresh fruit which was a refreshing balance of cold / sweet against the seasoned eggs benedict. If you are here try their signature homemade Jam with toast or English muffin.