Came to Ludi's, a Seattle staple, for breakfast and it did not disappoint! I got the corned beef…read moresilog, and my friend got the combo silog. Both were 10/10. We also got a biscuit with butter and jelly on the side, which was another 10/10. Everything came out so fresh and hot, and the service was great. Parking can be a little bit of a struggle, but there are some spots around if you're able to find one. We came on a weekday, so unfortunately we weren't able to try their famous ube pancakes We'll definitely be coming back for those! Overall, if you want to switch it up and try something different from a traditional American breakfast, this is definitely the spot.

Tito Greg is a great guy who loves what he does and the main reason I go!…read more The foot itself is good but not overly special, but very much fun. If you haven't really had Filipino food before this is a great spot to try it out. I enjoyed the Kare Kare and the ube pancakes but the bill does get pricey fast. There is also typically a long line on weekends but luckily Tito will bring out snacks for the wait and chat with you. Food also comes out quick once you get seated which helps cut the overall time down. The place overall is great, I try to reserve 5 stars but this is pretty damn close. I think it's worth stopping by at least once and saying Hi. The place itself is very cute with photos of Tito Greg with dozens and dozens of people and decorated with other classic Filipino items.

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!

Just did a visit to Lola for their Seattle Restaurant Week dinner, and at $50 per person, I think…read morethis is one of the better deals out there. The amount of food was insane even our server said it was a lot of food! The first course alone could have been a meal. Pita bread with six different spreads just look at the picture! I expected maybe three or four. They explained everything, and I retained almost none of it. All I know is that everything tasted really good! This also came with a very generous portion of Greek salad. That was just round one. Next came the salmon and chicken kebabs, with generous chunks of protein served sizzling. They poured liquid over them at the table to make them sizzle even more, which was a neat touch. Both were very good, and the caramelized onions were great. The spreads from the first course also made excellent toppers for the salmon and chicken. By the third course, we were already getting full, but out came the leg of lamb. I had pictured us having to tackle something bone-in, so I appreciated that it arrived nicely sliced. Tender, cooked perfectly, and very little fat. It came with generous portions of small, partly mashed potatoes and some really good greens. I'm not entirely sure what the greens were, but we enjoyed them! For the fourth course, we chose a blackberry ginger sorbet that wasn't listed on the menu. I also ordered a Prosecco to enjoy with dinner. We ended up taking home three boxes because there was simply no way we could finish everything. Such an amazing Seattle Restaurant Week deal! Service was fantastic, and the pacing was nice. My friend and I stayed a little afterward to chat, and we never felt rushed, even though the restaurant was very busy. Great ambiance and a really enjoyable evening. I'll definitely be back to try their brunch!

A fine establishment in Downtown establishment. Came to Lola for dinner with colleagues. We had a…read morereservation here around 8 PM on a weekday, we were running a little late (maybe 10 mins). Unfortunately, on arriving, there was a mix-up and we had to wait 20-25 mins to get our table. We were a large party (10 people) but still, it was quite a long wait. The manager offered us some free wine and apologized for making us wait. We did enjoy the rest of the night with the huge ensemble of meals and drinks Lola had to offer. Our servers were also extremely nice and polite and quite accommodating to our big dinner party. I really liked the ambience of the restaurant: dimly lit, elegant and cozy with an open kitchen towards the back side. Ordered a lot of different items amongst all of us: Mushroom Skewers (was quite tasty) Saganaki (not a big fan of this.. I didn't like the sweet and cheese together) grilled octopus (I am not a big fan of octopus, but tried what my colleague ordered, and I quite liked it) Doughnuts with mascarpone and Jam (star of the night) Coconut cream pie (also amazing) There was another dessert, I don't recall the name of it but it was peach with chocolate mascarpone (didn't like this one as much as the other two) Overall, had a great time at Lola despite the wait time hiccup, the service, food, ambience were top-notch!

A lot of Scandinavian population in Seattle and you'll see local places like this. It's long been…read moreshut down but the best Negroni I've had outside of Italy was at a long-closed establishment in Seattle called the "Viking" where the bartenders looked like they would only know different beers on tap. Hagen gave us such good coffee and breakfast that we went back repeatedly after trying some other places that weren't as good as what we had here. They do have a lot of breakfast items so it's worth coming to in the morning. Espresso: comes with sparkling water as a breath/palette cleanser. Delicious and well made. Lavender Honey Iced Latte: my wife loved this and it was one of the best she had. Grilled Brie and Prosciutto: served on bread with fig jam and arugala. My kids loved this so much we make it in our weekly breakfast rotation now though our home made version isn't as good as at the restaurant. Quiche: Very good quiche, crusty crust and savory ingredients.

We came here recently for a brunch as we were in the area. This spot has been here for a little…read morewhile, off of Thomas St in SLU, a few blocks away from the flagship REI store. It wasn't; too busy when we arrived so we had a few minutes to figure out what to get. They do have a case you look at and choose what you want, that's exactly how we ordered. We got a croissant sandwich, a ham & cheese quiche, and a churro cruffin and a few latte drinks. They will warm up the food for you. We dined in, it's basically order at the counter, get a number, find a seat and they will bring you your order. They were quick on the drinks, I really enjoyed their Chai latte, nice spice and tasty! Food was good as well, I believe they get a lot of their baked goods from Freya(another spot in Seattle). Churro Cruffin was a hit, nice peel off layers, nice filling inside and we crushed it! Quiche and Croissant sandwich was quite good too, that was also crushed! Overall, glad we came by, service and staff were fine, prices are on the higher side but the food and drink was good! Nice decor and interior to sit in. I would come back again!

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!

Very disappointing experience, especially compared with our previous visits. The quality of the…read morefood has clearly declined. The potatoes were dry, the Eggs Benedict were overcooked, and the English muffin was lightly burned and unpleasantly chewy. Although the service was good, our dishes were brought out at different times, and by the time everyone received their food, some dishes were already cold. For the price, the quality and execution were not acceptable. We used to enjoy coming here, but unfortunately, this visit was a significant letdown. I hope the restaurant takes the feedback seriously and works on improving both the food quality and consistency.

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!

This was a fun breakfast stop when we finished at Pike Place market. It's a takeout only spot with…read morejust a few tables on the sidewalk to choose from, so plan to most likely take it with you and you can be happily surprised like we were when a table freed up right before our order was called. The restaurant has a culture and vibe that are worth experiencing! Be ready to be called bitch in multiple ways and with different phrases and enjoy the punk rock/emo crew making and serving the food. We had fun placing our order and interacting with the eccentric host. They have a gluten free biscuit available, which we appreciated and the mocha was delicious! Definitely a memorable experience!

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!