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    Maltby Cafe

    4.1 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MALTBY CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Bonnie G.

    Very uneven. The Malby beef dip and potato salad was delicious. Very interesting potato salad with celery, red onion and dill. Yummy. My turkey wrap was fine, though i couldn't find the lettuce on it. The "fries " however were not edible. Extremely greasy, unevenly cooked. How could anyone eat these? I asked the server and she said that's how they make them. Ugh. I couldn't eat half my meal.

    Cinnamon roll
    Marissa F.

    A lovely and family welcoming environment. The food was good and the service was better. They are known for their cinnamon rolls so we had to try one! However, I was left a bit disappointed. Some people Iove them but it wasn't for me. Worth visiting at least once!

    Cinnamon roll
    Brittany D.

    Although I've gotten the cinnamon rolls before, I don't think I'd properly dined in before. The cafe is located in the basement, and there's a parking lot conveniently located right outside. I came in a small group, and we got seated after a few minutes. The service was great from start to finish, and we were chatting with the servers while we were waiting for our table. I ordered the French toast, and it was so good. I loved the fresh berries and cream on top because of the extra boost of flavor. The portions were generous, and I brought back some of my food as leftovers. We got a cinnamon roll to go as well.

    Today's special, Eggs Benedict!
    David F.

    It's been a long while since I've been to Maltby Cafe and I'm happy to report that nothing has changed. It's still giving you massive amounts of fresh, delicious food for a very reasonable price which is a rarity these days. Couple this with fast, friendly service, great coffee, and a great atmosphere and Maltby Cafe is still the best breakfast in Snohomish County and maybe even Western Washington.

    Jennifer H.

    First time at the cafe for breakfast. We went on a Friday morning around 9am and it was busy but there were several empty tables and didn't have to wait. Cafe is standard. Staff were attentive and friendly. Food came out pretty fast from when we ordered to coming out. Food made from scratch. Juice felt like it was hand press and not from a container. Their toast is homemade. Entrees are pricey but worth it with the portion size. We ordered the following items: Orange juice Two extra large eggs with bacon Country scramble California scramble 3 egg protein

    Best cinnamon roll in the world.
    Sally R.

    I love this place with my whole heart. Maltby Cafe has been my favorite breakfast spot in the greater Seattle area for over 30 years, and that loyalty has been very earned. The cinnamon rolls are legendary for a reason. Warm, massive, perfectly gooey, and somehow still worth every bite even after decades of ordering them. The scrambles are always comforting, hearty, and done right, the kind of breakfast that keeps you full and happy all day. The ambience is pure cozy nostalgia. It feels like a place where time slows down a little, conversations linger, and breakfast actually feels special. Awesome servers, no rush, no trend-chasing, just consistently great food and a vibe that makes you want to come back again and again. Some places are good. This place is part of my life.

    grilled cheese with potatoes
    Riddhi G.

    this is such a cozy and welcoming café. The service was quick and efficient. As for the food, it was delicious and comforting!! Great place to meet up with friends/family for breakfast :-)

    Cinnamon roll
    Matvey V.

    Great cinnamon roll for the price. it was massive and delicious, the service was great. Would visit again.

    Always heard some raving reviews about Maltby Cafe. I have been wanting to try this place. We attempted it couple of times in the past, but every time we stopped there for breakfast - the wait time was long and we were in a hurry to be elsewhere. So we figured out that we can't be time bound if we want to try this place. When we finally made up our mind to face the wait time and made no other plans but to enjoy the breakfast from Maltby Cafe, we stopped by. To our surprise, we only had to wait for 3 mins before we got a table even though this place was packed. just wow! The whole set up of this place is mesmerizing. The restaurant is in basement - that was a surprise. Well decorated. It echoes the fact that this place has been up and running for over 30 years. Amazing ambiance. We got a great spot. We were helped by Bria that day. Started off with Coffee and Hot chocolate for kids. We ordered the Fruit filled Swedish Pancakes, French Toast, Baja Omelette and Jr Pancakes. We underestimated the portions - it's huge and usually one order is good for two! Baja omelette was served with potato fries and a biscuit. Jr Pancake came with a sausage on the side. Plenty of fruits with French Toast as well. We really enjoyed the food. Loved everything we ordered that day. Of course couldn't finish the pancakes and had to get a takeout box. Maltby Cafe is known for their cinnamon rolls as well. We ordered one for take out as well. It's 'huge' - we enjoyed that for a couple of days as well. What we heard about this place was true based on our experience. Food is very delicious, plenty of options to pick from. Service was so nice - all the staffs were welcoming and friendly. This place gives the vibes of yesteryear which I always felt that we lost it long way back! If you are looking for a Brunch Place, I can't recommend a better place. Be prepared to wait (during weekends mainly) but also be ready to enjoy some delicious brunch!

    Bill A.

    I've been to Maltby Cafe many times and for some reason I have not written a review. Always a good meal and excellent service with generous portions. This time I went on the lighter side with poached eggs w/ Maltby bread toast. The eggs were cooked nicely with a nice yolk. I have ordered most of the omelets and scrambles on the menu and they are all good. Bring your appetite!!

    Renee A.

    WOWZA ‼ went here for Breaky & it didn't disappoint! We ordered an omelette with potatoes and biscuit and the chicken fried steak with potatoes and biscuit and the humongous cinnamon roll. Leftovers for days & Heidi was fabulous. Place was packed. ~ Give it a try ~ Good hometown cookin'‼

    Maltby Bread French Toast
    Mellissa B.

    Came here for Easter Sunday brunch and for no reservation for 5 we had a 30 minute wait (They take reservation for 6+). After ordering our food it's about a similar wait and while reading the reviews they have posted around the entrance it is worth a wait especially with how big the portions are. Except the Biscuits & Gravy were definitely on the smaller side for portions. The country fried potatoes that comes on the side with some of the dishes are so good!! I could just eat that!! I got the Maltby Bread French Toast and there was SO MUCH fruit!! As someone who likes to ratio the French Toast and fruit every bite I'll probably ask if they can put it on the side or less fruit. I was looking for my toast underneath it all. The Creme on the top was so good too!! I can eat the Creme with the toast just like that too!! So you can eat it with or without maple syrup too. I also got the hot chocolate and SO CREAMY!! The portions were so big but the cinnamon roll is bigger!! Had to take it to go. As someone who loves sweets this was a little less on the sweeter side for me but a perfect amount of sweetness if you don't eat lots of sweets. There is parking but depending what time you come it can get full. We got the last parking spot and went down to put our name on the list and when we came back up to wait in the car lots of spots opened up!! I also liked reading the reviews they have posted around the entrance while waiting.

    The cinnamon roll!
    Deb N.

    We had a large group for brunch and the servers handled us all like champs! Not their first rodeo. The food is always delicious and plentiful. The famous cinnamon roll is famous for a reason. Warm, gooey, heaven.

    This is the strawberry Snazel

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    How long is the average wait on the weekend?

    Depends on the day of week, time, and size of party, but I'd say an average of 45 minutes for brunch for a party of four. Party of two slices that time to perhaps 30. Generally they are quicker than their published/relayed wait time.

    How long do they serve breakfast on weekends?

    All day, which means till 3PM. They recently changed so they also serve breakfast all day on weekdays. Download the weekend menu here - http://www.maltbycafe.com/Userfiles/Docs/Weekend.pdf and it says the hours.

    How is the Maltby Cafe for gluten free menu items? Celiac's aren't eating out of choice, we have to eat gluten free.

    I would call and ask the owner if they serve gluten free meals. They are very responsive to the needs of their patrons. My suggestion is call on a weekday and early.

    What is the best day of the week and time of day to go where it is not super busy?

    It is best to go on a weekday at 7am, it is uncrowded at that time. The weekends get very busy.

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