Yesterday we went to Geraldines and had a BLAST! We are regularly there and decided its time to start yelping so here we go! We went with a group of four and ordered -2 orders of french toast (strawberry toppings this time) -1 slammin' with pork sausage, scrambled eggs, and sub pancakes foe french toast. -biscuits & gravy -chicken fried steak. The french toast at Geraldine's is always INCREDIBLE. I know we as Americans like to smother everything in butter, but this is one of the few things thats actually got no regrets attached to it later. Light and fluffy on the inside with the perfect crisp on the outside! Everything else we ordered was a great combination to balance out the sweetness of the french toast. Including the chicken fried steak! We will be back again! Next time, with photos! read more

I had been wanting to go to this place for awhile and finally got the opportunity to do so..cozy little hole in the wall. Staff is 100% friendly and customer service oriented..The place was clean and well kept .I ordered the avocado and pepper jack cheese omelette and hash browns...when it came out Omg it looked sooooo good. Presentation is everything when serving food. I was impressed until I tried it. Boring boring boring. No flavor. I needed some Pizzzz. Azzzzz toale my mouth water for more. Nope wasn't there. In fact I poured green Tabasco and pepper in it just so I could at least get my money's worth. Add seasonings. Make me rave and want to come back. 3stars read more

A group of us (5people) came in a few days ago for lunch. According to their Yelp page they do not take reservations. Ok so the 4 of us walk in while the last person was looking for parking. Put our name on the list. Waiter comes over and says party of 5? Are you all here? Told him she was outside parking. He then tells us "we dont seat until all of the party are here"... Ok fine, understandable. I then notice the same waiter seats a guy by himself at a table for more 8 people settings. Mind you, he is the only one sitting.... hmmm so the rules only applies to us??? Anyway, aside from that the food is really good. I had the chicken fried steak. Our waitress was also awesome. Very attentive. See photo! read more

Geraldine's Counter - our party of 5 cant be seated until the 5th person steps food in the door. But this guy can... - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

04/07/2024. Two friends and I stopped in at 930am for breakfast. There were people waiting outside and the place was packed inside. I took this as a good sign. I had already found all the great reviews of this place, and was super excited to experience it. We had a 15 minute wait for the three of us, which is not that bad at all. Luckily it was a nice and warm sunny morning. We got seated by a very friendly lady who put us in the back of the restaurant which was perfect as the restrooms were right down the hall. I had the biscuits and pork sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and hashbrowns. I totally, like tots, enjoyed every single bite. I was impressed! The food was fresh and probably the best hashbrowns I have had in a very very long time. The coffee was nice and strong too. It was really the high light of my day and I felt the portions and the prices of all the items was very reasonable. Only down side - expect it to be noisey cuz this place is hopping! So much so that the Seattle Mayor came in with an entourage and was seated behind us. Not that I care about such things but thought I would put it in my review. Staff is super friendly and accomodating. My total bill for biscuits and gravy came to only $20.67. Our server was a cool guy and so I made sure he got tipped well. I plan to go back really soon even though I live 45 minutes away. It is worth it!! Love the ambience as well. Such a good place to eat. Super impressed. read more

FRENCH TOAST. Need I say more? It's so different from any other french toast I've ever had. Breakfast served all day! They always have different toppings :) Check it out. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

What an awesome spot! This is the revitalizing Columbia city area and coming to this place feels like going back to the 1950s, it's a bright cheery place with a retro counter for quick bites. It also has a great set of tables in the back. Despite the great look though the food is thoroughly up to date. While the burgers look amazing, we had instead a green salad which was delicious Overall this is a great place to feel a little down home and nostalgic in a very cool neighborhood. read more

Finally I was able to eat at the infamous Geraldine's Counter being in the Columbia City area today. Having many family and friends in South Seattle that have had breakfast or brunch here, have always told me "You have never ate at Geraldine's?!" I finally can say I have ate here and can vouch it is so worth it. The place was very busy being a Saturday and I was sat in less than 10 minutes which was great and sat at the bar counter. I ended up ordering the Emerald City scramble because I'm a big egg vegetables and meat lover when it comes to breakfast foods and it was amazing. My server was great and highly recommended the French toast and coffee cake. Peer pressure got the best of me and I decided to order 1 single French toast and I have to say "IT WAS THE BEST FRENCH TOAST I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE." The French toast was soft on the inside crispy on the outside, was served with thin slices of pears and it was so delicious, and this means a lot coming from someone who isn't a breakfast bread person. The atmosphere was great service was great, I will be back for sure! read more

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Went back for the french toasts and they're as good as people say. Thick and toasty-like and there's a different topping everyday. The day I was there, it was peaches and cinnamon. My friend and I shared one plate and it was decent enough for both of us. I also ordered a side of sweet potato fries. Yum. Eat it with ketchup for a sweet and salty taste :) And as always, the service is superb even on a busy day at Geraldine's. read more

Geraldine's Counter - Delicious french toast with their toppings of the day. Peaches! - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I never have had a bad meal but I only have been here for Brunch/lunch and I am thankful it is served until 3pm on weekends. The East Coast scramble w/salmon and capers has been my favorite so far. However, the Mac and Cheese is pretty darn good choice too. As well as enjoying a side of sweet potato fries at brunch makes it great to have all your options. A nice perk is cafe vita coffee refilled often by attentive staff. I love that they serve your b-fast on Fiesta-ware and even match your mug to your dish and everyone at your table has a different fun color. It's not out of this world awesome.. however it is consistently quality good food and sometimes it is the little things like, good coffee, cool dishes, loose tea options and how they use a local bakery as well. Will be back. read more

Didn't really come for lunch, I came to hang out with my girl friends while snacking on a couple pancakes and an orange mimosa! Needless to say though, this place is the cutest! Despite the long wait on Saturday mornings (no reservation taken) this is a place I'd come back for brunch. I felt as though the pancakes were fluffy and perfectly made topped with my favorite fruit, strawberries. The mimosa was not watered down, rather had the perfect mix of champagne. My friends had their breakfast (can't remember all that was ordered) but as a good friend should, always have a bite of their food haha. And it was overall good and somewhat typical breakfast food done well. Geraldine's corner has the cutest retro style with the black and white checkered flooring and cute red bar stools you'd find from a 70s diner. I would come back if I had a little better service because I was overcharged for my meal. read more

Geraldine's Counter - Pomegranate, orange and grapefruit mimosas, mm! - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I came here on a whim with a friend, and this is one of the best breakfast spots I've ever had the pleasure of dining at. I ordered the chicken fried steak, the portions were huge, and both the steak itself and the gravy were phenomenal. We got a half order of the French toast which had a blueberry compote topping and was absolutely divine. I also had their strawberry lemonade, which is one of the most strawberry flavored lemonades I had. Absolutely delicious! 5* would highly recommend, and will certainly be coming back! read more

I was intrigued by this cafe for some odd reason..and on my way to Empire Espresso, I noticed this on the corner!! The line was long but it was worth it :) I ordered the Slammin' which is a generous size of eggs: scrambled: tastes really beaten if that makes sense chicken sausage: really good spices not a patty, but a link french toast: todays special was fresh strawberries on top pineapple and orange slice on the side what I found unique was the french toast..the texture of the dough was similar to a chewy donut..with yummy maple syrup. I believe it's deep fried. PS portions are pretty BIG. so save half for later ;) read more

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I'm always satisfied whenever I've had brunch here. Food is delicious and flavorful and the portion is just right. Their French toasts are amazing. Each day they have a different topping which is nice. Good variety of food options to choose from. My favorite is the white corn havarti scramble. :3 I understand why there's always a line here when we go. I love how it's so close to my house too! Parking isn't too hard to find. So far, my favorite breakfast restaurant! read more

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This place is very solid, but when I was hyped up for it by the hotel front desk I was a little disappointed. It's good, but nothing extraordinary. I would come back did sure if I was in the area but I wouldn't recommend people drive out of their way for it. Food - I had a half serving of the French toast w fresh berries. The fruit was fresh and plentiful, their French toast was a different spin on things. I believe it was deep fried so it had a nice crisp to it, just not exactly what I expected though. Gf got the southwest scrambler, it was good but the eggs were a little runny. Service was good. read more

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Obsessed! I can't believe I've never been here. On Monday, I actually drove from Belltown to try flour box cafe, but when I arrived they were closed Mondays. So, we went to another coffee shop across the street and asked the barista for breakfast recommendations. They suggested Geraldines counter. I don't typically love diner food so I had relatively low expectations. I couldn't have been more surprised & pleased!! First of all, the service was fantastic. Our server was awesome!! I wish I had caught his name. But he was friendly, incredibly attentive, accommodating, and just overall great! The food was next level. I don't know how they did it. They somehow kept the comfort food aspect of dinner food that everyone loves while also elevating it in terms of flavor, creativity, and technique. The harvest omelet (I think it was called that) the one with feta and grilled onions, was RIDICULOUS! I'm not even an omelette person but my sister and I wanted savory and sweet so we got one of each and split them both. The omelette was TO. DIE. FOR. Each bite melted in your mouth. The honey peach French toast was also amazing. And the hash browns were so tasty they didn't need hot sauce or ketchup-- i've never felt this way about hashbrowns in my life. The same was true for the omelette. So completely unusual, for me. But I couldn't imagine changing the taste one tiny bit. It was so damn good! I highly highly recommend! read more

Geraldine's Counter - Honey peach French toast - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We stopped in for brunch after strolling the neighborhood. We ordered the french toast - super crispy and hearty. We ordered the breakfast casserole that came with a biscuit and superb raspberry jam. They said it would take 10 minutes for us to get our food - and it did! We were able to eat outside under the tent for area. This is a great neighborhood gem. Thanks for some delicious food. read more

Had breakfast here on Sunday morning and it was very busy, waited over 40 minutes but it was totally WORTH IT! We enjoyed talking to some other people waiting out front and the hostess was keeping things very organized. Once we were seated our waitress was very friendly and she suggested the special mimosa, cherry lemonade! It was delish. I had the eggs a la Mexicans and enjoyed the fresh pico de gallo. My mom had the chicken fried steak which was very tender and herby ( plenty of rosemary and thyme). I love this spot for breakfast! read more

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The vibe is traditional Old School Diner, with an emphasis on comfort food, notably breakfast/brunch. And they deliver. Their coffee cakes are always worth checking out...today's lemon blueberry was excellent. Their take on Corned Beef Hash is terrific, chunky, and meaty. Great cut of corned beef...and their suggestion of poached eggs was good, but not mandatory! Pancakes are large, fluffy, and delicious. The tables are dependably full, and the earlier arrival the better. Our service was spot-on. A surprisingly diverse range of cocktails available. read more

I came here with friends to grab breakfast and ordered online. The wait was pretty quick and I got the blueberry French toast. The food was delicious but it was a little sweeter than I expected. I believe they were only doing pick up at the time but they weren't too busy at the time I went. read more

Geraldine's Counter - Blueberry French toast - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great diner food in Columbia City. The food is worth the wait if you have to wait in line to be seated!

The French toast was crispy, yet fluffy. Served perfectly with fresh fruit on top, would definitely come back again.

OUR FAVORITE SPOT for breakfast when in town!!! We live in California, however when we visit our folks who live in the Seattle area, we make sure to swing by Geraldine's. Stopped by here the first time about 10 years ago, had the chicken fried steak (the gravy is very herby and savory), and the peach french toast (crispy and sweet), both were Amazing! They gave us "Geraldines Bucks", and tho we dont live in the area, we hung onto them for so long!! Fast forward, we still talk about this place all the time, our "Bucks" are long gone, but we are back in Seattle and finaly get to come back!!! Got the Breakfast Casserole, which was gooey delicious, and the Bacon/Egg/Arugula Sandwhich... the bacon is SO thick! Everything about our meals was delicious. Thankyou Geraldine!!! Wish we could bring our Bucks back to you, but that's ok we are going to be back again, hopefully soon read more

Geraldine's Counter - Geraldine's Casserole... AMAZING! Gooey, cheesey, saucy, potato-ey, - yeahhh - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Everything here is delicious and I am so happy I checked this place out for breakfast. Their biscuits are and love how cute the spot is for all group sizes. Ambiance's gives off that "moms cooking" feeling. I loved our waitress she was very kind and nice and answered all my questions. Definitely recommend. read more

Best breakfast I had on my whole northwest trip! I'm a huge breakfast person and this restaurant is a must if you are too! I'm sure there's always a wait especially on the weekends but do not be alarmed they seat people as quickly as they can! The service is outstanding and really helpful! The pancakes are cooked to perfection, the bacon is thick and not over cooked, the eggs were yummy, and the French toast had a little crunch to it that my boyfriend really enjoyed! If you're ordering a side of hash browns be warned they give you a huge portion so I would share if I were you! Overall such a perfect place for breakfast! read more

Had lunch here while visiting Seattle. I wish there were a Geraldine's in my hometown! My husband said the Bodacious BLT was the best BLT he's ever eaten. My Chop Chop Salad - well, I cleaned my plate. Service was delightful. read more

I have a deep, deep love for Geraldine's coming here never, ever disappoints. There's always something for everyone. I made a lunch date here with an old friend since this was between both of us (and I definitely was in the mood for their pancakes). The wait was about 15 mins, which isn't surprising for lunch hour. The last two times I've come in, I've ordered the pancakes. There's just something magically delicious about the pancakes here. Probably the perfect cook on each side, the soft fluffy center...my goodness, I'm craving them already. I think it's safe to say, if I were to start a best pancakes list on yelp, Geraldine's would be at the top of my list (like how their French Toast ranks high on my FT list). Service is always friendly and efficient. The restaurant is always bustling and lively. I love it here, absolutely love it. Also, $1 for 2 hours of parking in a lot?! Just got even better. read more

Such an amazing restaurant! Here's what we ordered: French Toast: Amazing! Corned beef hash: The best I've ever had Coffee cake: Out of this world The portion sizes were huge (wasn't expecting that)! Aside from the menu items listed, I'm sure everything is scrumptious. I wanted to get the chicken fried steak, but I'll get it next time (although the only gravy available is pork based). read more

Great menu and very nice ingredients. The place has been around for a long time and some items have been favorites for DECADES.

Cool spot. The pesto eggs was okay. My friends food looked delicious though. Nice service and cute cafe. read more

Geraldine's Counter - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Weekend brunches are a must! Geraldine's Counter is an adorable place located in the heart of Columbia City. It's bright decor and simple, wholesome American breakfast eats make it a neighborhood favorite, especially amongst families. It's right on Rainier Ave, which is super close to Tutta Bella and Starbucks. I can typically find a parking spot on the street pretty easily, without too much trouble. One big drawback: First come, first serve during the weekends (so there's no way to make reservations ahead of time). It's always busy on weekends, and I usually end up waiting a good 20 minutes or more for a coveted table. On the plus side though, breakfast is served all day, every day! If I want pancakes and eggs for dinner, gosh darnit, I'm gonna get me some! French toast that's warm and gooey in the inside, but crispy on the outside...what more can I say? (NOM NOM). Breakfast dishes range from about $9-$11 each, which is reasonably priced. I've had the spinach feta basil omlette, french toast, and the bodacious BLT with tomato soup before, which was all generally tasty (if not pretty standard for brunch). My recommendation: Try Geraldine's Counter, but be prepared to wait on weekends, come before the mad rush, or find a lovely weekday to swing by. read more

Geraldine's Counter - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you're looking for a solid breakfast in Columbia City, or Seattle, for that matter, you'd be hard-pressed to beat Geraldine's Counter. Be prepared for a wait on the weekends if you're coming for breakfast/brunch, but it'll be worth it. I'm not necessarily a fan of french toast...I like it, but I don't think I ever crave it. The french toast here, however, is an entirely different story. It's got a solid, crunchy crust on the outside and a good, bready chew on the inside. Apparently they use sourdough from Macrina Bakery for the french toast, so it's not surprising that it's this good. Paired with the fresh fruit selection of the day and some syrup and I'm in breakfast heaven. read more

Geraldine's Counter - French toast with peaches, syrup and a dash of powdered sugar. PERFECTION. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had the day off with the kiddo, so took advantage of heading south. Geraldine's Counter is so worth the drive to/from Shoreline! Friendly service, consistently delicious food! A destination for breakfast and brunch, but most likely it's a winner for lunch and dinner too in Seattle's Columbia City. Kiddo had an iced tea ($3.25) with his Chicken Fried Steak, scrambled eggs, and hash browns ($14). Perfection for a teenager's appetite. We also shared a side of amazing bacon ($5.50). I indulged in the Emerald City Scramble with whole wheat toast ($12.25). Cheesy goodness, like an amped up Joe's Special with the hash browns mixed in. Both dishes also had slices of grapefruit and orange. Deliciousness to the tenth power! read more

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Decent food but definitely overhyped. Seems like a place the locals love since there's always a line, but i'm not sure why. The fried eggs were a pale-ish yellow (very far from golden egg yolks) and the famous french toast was just alright, very fried and kind of hard on the outside. Chicken sausages were pretty good but not amazing. I probably wouldn't return again unless there happened to be no line and I was dying for breakfast food. read more

We went here for breakfast on a Saturday morning around 9 am. It was already very busy- about 15-20 mins wait time. When we got inside, the service was prompt. I got an Apple juice along with my water, and was pleased to discover that it did not contain pulp. I got the biscuits and gravy, which were delicious. They come with eggs and hash browns, both delicious. It also comes with a fresh fruit of the day sort of thing. The French toast of the day was like a dessert- it was French toast, syrup, powdered sugar, and pears. It seems like there should be something better to call it than just "French toast". And for the wine inclined, (such as my tablemates), there are cocktails. It's very noisy and somewhat small in the restaurant itself, but that is because it is so popular. The restaurant also apparently has 100-year-old brick walls, so that's cool. read more

Geraldine's Counter - Eggs, hashbrowns, and remains of biscuits and gravy - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is the kind of neighborhood joint I wish we had in Shoreline. Great food served pretty darn quickly from great folks. read more

Geraldine's is a great spot for good breakfast/brunch food on the Rainier Ave! THERE WILL BE A LINE, and they don't do reservations, so either go early or be ready for a wait! Your whole party needs to be present before they seat you though! I came here with a friend on a Saturday morning at 10:30am. We probably got seated before 11am. We wanted to share one sweet and one savory plate so we went for pancakes and an omelette. Geraldine's pancake option is their pancake of the day; the waiter will let you know what it is! We got their honey orange pancakes. There are 3 pancakes on a full order, and it definitely tasted like honey and orange! They infused orange zest in their butter that comes with the pancake which I was impressed with. Their pancakes are are very fluffy! We went for their avocado pepper jack omelette - it looked perfect and had a generous topping of sour cream (yes please!). There was pico on the side and also hashbrowns and two half slices of toast. We went for sourdough. Their toast was a little too toasty/crunchy on the crust for me. Flavor was good and there was also a generous amount of avocado in their omelette, which I found to be pleasantly surprising as avos can be expensive and I tend to find restaurants being pretty sparing with their avocado in dishes at time. Overall a good and delicious experience! I also liked how they can do 1/2 portions for their french toast and pancakes so if you're not SUPER hungry, that is a good option to go for. read more

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I was given a recommendation to come here for brunch & glad that I did! A bit pricey, but the service was great & food was yummy. Seated right away at the bar, no wait time. However, many others after us were left waiting for a seat. Ordered the strawberry mimosas because it seemed like a nice change from your average mimosa. They were small, but very good! I ordered a bacon, arugula, tomato & aioli sandwich. It came with fries and everything tasted great! Good portion size, honestly a bit too much because I couldn't eat it all. Hubby got eggs, toast, hash browns & bacon. The bacon was super thick! Toast amazing. Hash browns were a little weak... a bit on the soft side when we prefer crispy. $50 for two plus tip. Like I said, a bit pricey for breakfast. But I enjoyed the service & food read more

Friendly and attentive staff, casual diner vibes, awesome food (corned beef hash, biscuits and gravy--super fresh, sourdough bread was yummy and thick). read more

This is a solid diner. We got the emerald city scramble and the corned beef hash. I loved the scramble! It's so cheesy and savory. The ultimate comfort breakfast. The corned beef hash was good, but there was a little bit of sweetness in the dish that I wasn't a fan of. That being said, the corned beef itself was very tender and delicious. They also gave me an English muffin instead of the wheat toast that I ordered. I didn't feel that our side breads were really toasted either. Overall, I think this is a great spot for breakfast. I'll be back to try more items on the menu. read more

This place is busy but they never disappoint. The food (breakfast) is great and the place is very clean.