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Lola

4.1 (4.6k reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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one golden brown pancake
Diana S.

Lola is a cute corner spot in the downtown area. I came in on an early weekday morning before a conference to grab the pancakes and maple sausage that I'd heard about so much. The service was kind and attentive - especially when they confirmed that I could get a single pancake to complement my breakfast. The pancake was the star! I recommend this place for a great breakfast!

Spread sampler, freshly grilled pita
Jenny Z.

Service was friendly and there was plenty of seating inside with mood lighting. No reservations needed as we just walked in on a weekday around 7:30 pm. The server came up to greet us and make suggestions. We tried their grape leaves rice rolls, Bean Shakshuka, and pita bread dip with olive and figs. Everything was priced quite high and did not really hit the spot for me. I wasn't a big fan of the grape leaves rice rolls. Their pita bread with fig and olive dip was recommended by the server and was told you wouldn't taste the olive but olives were the only thing you could taste..and I am not a fan of olives :( The bean Shakshuka was probably the best. It came with 2 slices of toasted bread, a warm slightly mild tomato base, cheese, and beans. Pretty good! I also don't know why there is a door directly inside the hotel that leads to this restaurant inside, but they have a signage to go around .. meaning to go outside in the COLD OR SNOW (yes it was snowing at midnight) to enter the restaurant from their front door. If I'm staying at this hotel, it would be nice to have direct access to the restaurant inside. Would come back if I'm staying at the Andra again, but would probably order their breakfast menu instead.

Saganaki & Pan seared sea scallops
Sabrina P.

A few friends and I went out to Lola on a Saturday night. We made a reservation, which probably wasn't strictly needed with our arrival around 6 PM, but the restaurant was pretty full by the time we left. The overall vibe of the restaurant is great - very New York with just one long sitting area with the kitchen at the back basically. Our booth had a nice view of Virginia street. The food was good - the scallops and saganaki particularly stood out. My only complaint was the prices. We opted for skewers, but were quickly told that a side would be needed in order to feel full. While the Greek spaghetti was good, it was pretty basic for a $17 price tag, combined with a $21 cheese and fig fig skewer that only had a 6 or so pieces each of fig and cheese. Beer is also a little expensive for the area at $9 a pint. Overall nice and near a major bus arterial, but would likely only come back with out of town guests if showing them around downtown Seattle and we needed a fancy and conveniently located restaurant.

Pear French Toast Shakshuka
Matthew S.

Good breakfast and brunch pass through, perfect for corporate stays nearby swinging over from hotels. Nice mixes and overall portions for singular or very shareable time in the space. A simple diner by feel, but the taste steps above any basic diner recipes and does well at what it aims for. Overall a worthwhile brunch for a small group. The space is small enough that I would generally want to avoid it when very crowded.

Spanikopita
Maggie B.

Went here for Valentine's Day dinner and it was quite lovely! The wine was excellent--we got the Orcas Project Sangiovese and the Sellas Agiorgitiko. For dinner, we had one of the Valentine's Day specials, Imam Byaldi, which was a very tasty eggplant dish. We also got spanakopita, which I was delighted to find out was vegan. It was pretty good, especially for a vegan version. The star of the show was truly the dessert. We got the doughnuts and the hazelnut malted milk cremeaux. Both of them were incredible! It was busy for the holiday but service was still excellent. I dropped my napkin and one of the employees who was bussing tables went above and beyond to pick it up and get me a new one before I even noticed I dropped it! My only complaint is that the plates, table, and glassware all needed to be scrubbed a little more. Overall great experience and good food! I'd like to come back and try brunch sometime.

Mahika A.

I have been wanting to try this place for so long and it took a really long time to actually get a reservation. You have to book in advance for brunch definitely. My friends and I ordered the Greek scramble, Octopus Hash, Kebab plate, and donuts to share. The Greek scramble was 10 out of 10. The eggs were delicious and the toast was perfectly cooked. I love how buttery it was too. We also got the potatoes on the side for both of our options and I would definitely recommend that - they're very crispy and flavorful. My friends also liked the other two options. I didn't get to try them because they were meat. The donuts were also good but they're just typical donuts. I would probably recommend going somewhere else for dessert across the street. There is a bakery with great cookies and dessert options. Inside is very nice they kept the shades down which made the place very dark. I wish they would let the light in but still it's a very cozy feeling.

House Cured Gravlax
Katherine L.

Delicious food, fabulous staff, and cozy decor! I've been to Lola about three times in as many years, and every time I wonder why I don't go more often! My husband and I shared the doughnuts, I had the gravlax, and he had the Lola breakfast. The doughnuts are fluffy and warm, the gravlax was generously portioned, and the fried potatoes and breakfast sausage are truly unique to Lola in the most delicious way. Their espresso was not good though- it somehow both lacked flavor and was too bitter? I could not get myself to drink that ounce-and-a-half of espresso, even with a sugar cube. And I am not a coffee connoisseur. Even for Seattle standards, it was a pricey meal. The three dishes and an espresso came out to almost $75. I would certainly go back and recommend it to others from out of town, but probably wouldn't go out of my way to go back.

Great atmosphere... Welcome to Lolas.
Joel H.

We were staying not too far from here and asked for a fun place for breakfast. Everyone recommended Lola. That was a smart move. Very comforting atmosphere here. We were brought to our seat immediately and our server came right over to bring water and menus. Both myself and my wife seem to order the same thing all the time. I am two over easy with link sausages and she is two very well (kill them) with well done bacon. They did a nice job here that everything was extremely tasty and FRESH. Nice clean tasty eggs and sausage and bacon that defiantly did not come out of the freezer. It's funny how you can taste freshness. Their breads are clearly of a homemade style and they have their own homemade jams. I am sure we'll be back in the Seattle area and Lola will definitely be a breakfast or lunch spot for us.

French toast 10/10
Karen D.

Delicious breakfast! I had the French toast, it had a chai whipped cream and poached pears, omg. Amazing. My friend had the shashuka. We sat at the bar and had great service.

Jennifer D.

Had a long layover Seattle and had to stop in for these goodies. The doughnuts never disappoint. Let's not forget to add blueberry or mascarpone for the perfect bite

Kathy K.

We really enjoyed Lola's. The service was great. We made reservations so we were seated right away. Brunch started with the warm donuts and they were perfection. The pancakes were the best buttermilk I have had. Spot on. My son liked the French toast but didn't love the sauce. He felt it had too much citrus and was a tad crusty on the top. It was good and the fresh fruit was perfect. The side of eggs were just that, nothing special. The atmosphere was loud but joyful. There were many groups there. We would recommend Lola and plan to go back again.

Washington sockeye salmon
Rebecca L.

Lola's delivered a nice dining experience. The atmosphere was vibrant and energetic--perfect for a fun night out. We sampled a variety of dishes and everything was fresh and flavorful. Highlights include watermelon salad, beet salad, grilled salmon kebabs, rosemary fries, and eggplant dip. Great food, great vibe-- happy to have dined here.

Espresso martini
Emma S.

Came here in a group of ten and had a great time! Beautiful restaurant on a corner in Seattle! Half of us shared the dip spread with pita and we loved it! The tzatziki and the blue cheese - feta kopanisti were favorites. We had to order two extra sides of pita ($6 each) to finish all of the dip. Would recommend! We also tried the lamb, sockeye, chicken, and pork kebabs. I loved the sauce on the chicken and the sockeye was yummy! I didn't get to try the lamb or pork but everyone said the sauces were pretty sweet, and they were good! The rosemary fries were also pretty good as well. For drinks, we had the hugo's boss, vinho verde, west of Eden, espresso martini, no vacancy, and limoncello spritz! They were all yummy but the vinho verde and espresso martini stuck out to us! The limoncello was a but sweeter than expected and the hugo's boss was a touch too cucumbery but they were still finished. Our server was not very attentive, she never asked if we were enjoying our food and wasn't super warm but we did have a large party and the restaurant was loud so it didn't really take away from the dinner. Overall I would definitely come back and recommend it. It's pretty spendy but great if you are not worried about money or are looking for a spot for a special occasion! I wanted to add that they do not do birthday treats! (At least that's what our server told us)

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Ask the Community - Lola

Do they need reservations for brunch?

Preferably to be safe. They're really popular over the weekend!

Can you make a vegan eggs Benedict? Can you replace the egg yolks with silken tofu and the butter with something like Earth Balance to make it ethical? You could also replace the poached eggs with Just Egg or another easy to find and cheap egg.

Hi we are unable to make a vegan benedict as hollandaise is made using butter and eggs. We can make you poached eggs with sautéed greens on an English muffin if that would work .… Read more

Are you open today?

Yes, they just reopened on Oct. 28!

Is there dairy in the mini doughnuts/beignets?

Hi there Amber- yes there is milk in the LOLA doughnuts and also they are served with house made jam and vanilla mascarpone.… Read more

Is 18% service fee mandatory?

It was on our bill. I usually tip 20% so our server lost out a bit. But yes, it appears to be mandatory based on my experience.

Any vegetarian options?

Yes, they can customize anything on the menu into a vegetarian meal.

If you eat at Lola, do they validate parking?

No.

Is there a park for cars?

No, but there's plenty of parking lots all around Lola. I usually park a couple blocks down.

Is there anyone to change the salmon in the eggs Benedict for any other type of meat?

You can definitely ask to change the meat in the eggs bene! They are very accommodating!

Do you offer any gluten free options?

7am to 3pm Brunch ends at 3pm

From what time to time is lola serving brunch?

6am during the week and 7am on the weekend not sure what time it ends

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I came here for lunch and thought it was a pretty good place. I got the chicken salad which came…read morewith lettuce, bell peppers, tomatoes, caramelized onions, cucumbers, chicken, taziki sauce and feta. When my food came out, I was pleasantly surprise that my salad came with an order or fries as well and the portions of my meal was gigantic. Everything was made fresh to order and the food was pretty tasty. The chicken was fat and juicy and and they didn't skimp out at all. The fries was a little on the salty side but it was still good. I manage to eat the entire thing but ended up not being able to eat anything else the whole day. Service was standard. I'm not sure I would call this place a Greek place but the food is tasty overall.

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