Cancel

Open app

Search

Sound View Cafe

3.3 (468 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

Sound View Cafe Photos

Business Info

SOUND VIEW CAFE ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Sound View Cafe

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Francis R.

Honestly I thought the food here was great. We spent our last morning in Seattle exploring Pikes Place Market early before the crowds and got here right as they opened. Service was quick and they have high chairs for small kiddos. You order up at the counter, have a seat and they bring everything out. One great thing about this spot is it has a nice view of the bay to enjoy while you eat. Food wise, we really enjoy everything we ordered. Clam chowder in a bread bowl really hit the spot, the crab omelet was on point, and the seafood bowl over rice was so dank tasty. 'Til next time, cheers!

Brittney K.

I had been wanting to check out this spot for years. We were finally kid free and decided to stop by. My pancake and fruit was very delicious. My husband enjoyed his Clam chowder bread bowl. The view was prefect, it wasn't to busy at all. It was on a Sunday around 10am. The customer service was really Great too. I definitely want to go back and try maybe a lunch or dinner item. Unfortunately, the coffee was terrible to me. She did remake it but I ended up giving it to my husband. It was a vanilla latte, and the self serve coffee was not hot. My husband didn't mind the coffee. I am big on coffee, I go different places just to try their coffee. It's just unfortunate, hopefully they change it. I feel like it's an easy fix to change whatever recipe they are using because I did not like the latte or the self serve at all. That kinda ruined my breakfast for me. I specifically looked up a breakfast spot, with a good view, that had decent coffee pics. Very disappointed but the pancakes were perfect.

Mushroom ravioli
Alyssa L.

Super cute lil restaurant!! Seats by the window also offer amazing view of the water Grilled cheese was hot and fresh. Nice crispy slices of toast and not too greasy. The soup was tart but a little too creamy for my liking. I did enjoy the chunky texture though. Pasta was cooked aldente, sauce was flavorful. Don't expect mind blowing life changing food. It's more of a comfort cozy place instead - kind of a you get what you order no nonsense kinda place! IG: Spillingthe.beans

Yasmin Y.

We visited this place after returning to Seattle from an Alaskan cruise. This placed is nestled in the back of Pike Place-can be quite tricky to find. Great service. Great food. Fresh. pancakes like clouds. The prices are a little high but the portion sizes were enough to match in my opinion. Coffee was excellent The waterfront view is an additional perk. I really enjoyed and would definitely visit again if in Seattle at the market.

Busy Saturday
Laura M.

Good menu options. Fast service. Great view. The food is okay-flavor wise. Prices are what one expects at the market.

View from my table
Melanie D.

Great counter-service cafe with a spectacular view! Walking in, you go directly to the counter and order. They have a QR code you can scan to see the menu, or you can use the blackboard above the register. I ordered the turkey blt and a coke (canned, so I was handed my drink) then chose my seat. I went on a relatively clear day, so the view was outstanding. The food was great. My sandwich had a homemade feel on sliced wheat bread, but the quality of the turkey? Not what I'm buying at a grocery store. It was thick slices of turkey breast, where you can see it's not processed into oblivion. It was a hearty sandwich served with kettle potato chips and a pickle spear. The price is on par with the area; you're paying a premium for the view but the food is quality lunch fare. Burgers, sandwiches, etc. It reminded me of some of the long running family restaurants with quality ingredients made perfectly with no frills. A fantastic meal for the right price.

Bacon and eggs
Toby A.

The view is great the food was fast and very taste full compared to all the places we had eaten on our stay in Seattle. The coffee is better than most around Seattle and the service was great.

Clam chowder
Tami P.

Food was delicious! We loved the clam chowder and veggie omelette! The view was amazing!

Erika J.

Beautiful view and amazing clam chowder! Such an amazing view that you must experience when in Seattle.

Total bill
Rob F.

Good food, very friendly staff, amazing views from the dining room. Breakfast all day! The salmon omelette was good, plenty of salmon and not over-spiced so all the flavors came through. Breakfast potatoes were amazing. Great place to take a break in Pike's market for some food.

Clam chowder in a bread bowl
Natasha D.

We hadn't planned our trip to Pike Place very well and were ravenously hungry at 2:30 on a Tuesday afternoon. We ended up at this restaurant mostly out of desperation. The views are, in fact, sound. There is no outdoor seating. This is a fast casual style restaurant where you place your order and pay at the counter, then the food is brought out to your table. I had the clam chowder in a bread bowl and my bf had the salmon sandwich. The bread for the soup was a bit dry. The soup itself wasn't brimming with clams but it had a nice flavor and homemade taste. My bf really enjoyed the simplicity of the sandwich and said the salmon was cooked perfectly. With so many other options I'm not sure we would return but it definitely hit the spot for what we needed.

See all

Photo of Pete B.
3
212
186

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Francis R.
1469
1126
2398

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 4
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Toby A.
0
40
23

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Kona B.
58
147
3

11 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Ted G.
5000
628
2462

2 years ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 1
Love this 9
Oh no 0
Photo of Tami P.
46
34
38

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Erika J.
0
143
129

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Rob F.
79
13
8

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of A W.
88
44
15

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jm P.
145
460
2133

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

A reasonable place to have lunch. Ok burgers and good cold tap beer. Not noisy and has a view. I would go back. Fast service and clean.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Mike D.
81
604
1656

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 11
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Toni T.
26
32
76

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Maud K.
22
26
25

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jo W.
589
1258
11584

5 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Sara B.
3
80
16

1 year ago

Beautiful view and delicious Irish coffee. Really enjoyed the breakfast croissant with bacon.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 12

Ask the Community - Sound View Cafe

You might also consider

Ludi's Restaurant & Lounge

Ludi's Restaurant & Lounge

(788 reviews)

$$

Downtown

Ludi's was such a good stop for us while in Seattle. We ordered the stack of ube pancakes and the…read morecombo silog. Man those ube pancakes were probably the best pancakes we've ever had lol. I swear I could eat those every single day if I could. The combo silog was awesome too because you get a little bit of everything, so it's perfect if you wanna try multiple Filipino breakfast staples in one plate. The whole place just felt super homey and comforting. Service was exactly what you'd expect visiting a Filipino household: warm, welcoming, and genuine. You really feel taken care of here.

Made a stop at Ludi's for lunch after a hike. I've never not seen a line here during open hours and…read morehave only known about their ube pancakes. We waited a bit over an hour in line. You order at the front before being seated which means food arrives shortly after sitting down. With that noted, I wouldn't return to wait that long. First visit, to try a relatively famous spot, sure. Inside is a bit tight, but conversation can be had. My friends got the lumpia-silog and bistek-silog. Lumpia was tasty, but not particularly outstanding. Bistek was dry. The beef was tough to chew, seasoned alright on the outside but likely overcooked if not old. I opted for the oxtail silog which was delicious but pricey. Oxtail Silog - for $29, this plate definitely gets a double take. After waiting in the hour line, I figured I should commit for a tasty meal. Oxtail comes in a side bowl alongside a bit of hearty broth which the rice absorbs well. Meat is tender, falls off the bone, but pulling around oxtail bones isn't the simplest, so definitely have to bite around crevices. All in all, this plate was delicious but think it comes with a huge tourist tax I've had better value for oxtail plates. Ube Pancake Stack - four sizeable pancakes. Some pictures, including my own, don't do these justice. I can definitely get behind the hype. They're drenched in a rich ube sauce and there's plenty to go around. Honestly the ube flavor is present on the pancakes, but it feels relatively faint because the sauce is extremely sweet and flavorful, minimizing the pancake taste and expanding the gap between flavors. That being said, I think I would enjoy the pancakes with less sauce (or preferably, on the side).

Tilikum Place Cafe - Savory Dutch baby

Tilikum Place Cafe

(2.4k reviews)

$$

Belltown

What a secret gem of a place! Just tucked in from a bustling Denny street!…read more We started out with some cappuccino and iced latte, and they were lovely. They served the coffees with a little shortbread cookie, and these little details really elevated the whole experience. Also, the cappuccino was so foamy, and it hit the spot immediately. The breakfast menu was also fantastic. The TPC Breakfast plate included sausage, potatoes, bacon, bread, and some scrambled eggs. There also was an option to add Beecher's cheese on the eggs, and I'd say it was totally worth it. Most importantly, the Dutch baby was as good as they'd advertised. It comes out on a piping hot skillet which kept the dessert warm till the end of the meal. The service was very quick even though they were entirely booked out for the time we were there for. I appreciated the patience from the servers and their helpful directions in picking the menu items. I will warn you that we had to reserve our spot months in advance. This is probably because the restaurant is great but pretty limited in seating space. However, it was definitely worth the wait, so don't be discouraged. I highly recommend trying it out at least once. All in all, highly recommend! Please go try Tilikum Place Cafe!

We tried all three Dutch babies - classic, sweet, and savory - and they didn't disappoint. The…read moresavory-sweet combo was the highlight, especially if you enjoy contrasting flavors. The baked eggs, however, were just okay - nothing particularly good. The ambiance was cozy and nice, right in downtown Seattle. However, be prepared: the wait can be long, and once you're done, they'll need the table, as there's usually a line. Overall, it's worth a visit - just make a reservation and come for the Dutch babies. I was told there are seasonal Dutch babies so try again sometime in June maybe. Rating: 4/5 Standout: Savory Dutch Baby

Lola

Lola

(4.6k reviews)

$$

Belltown

Lola, a Tom Douglas restaurant is amazing. I have not been to this place for a long time. I'm…read moreglad I did tonight. I am so glad it has continued to have great food and service. Ambiance is awesome! Lots of people so make your reservations like us. We ordered a shared appetizer - pita bread and all 6 kinds of toppings hummus, tzatziki, and all they offer. Each one of us had an entree ranging from lamb burger, chicken, mushroom and lamb kebabs - all so good. It was so tender and tasty. Enough to fill us. Love it! So good! Kebabs were served on a hot plate. Nice presentation. Service was outstanding. Good attentive service .

We've been here in the past. In fact, it's our favorite among the Tom Douglas restaurant empire…read more We were a group of 6, seated comfortably in a banquette in the middle of the room. This is a lively place, always filled with a lot of upscale looking customers. So the atmosphere is quite loud, but fun in a buzzing way. We were seated quickly, as we had reservations. Our server Charlie, was engaging, friendly and on top of things. We ordered the shared dips---olive tapenade, eggplant, hummus, tatziki with some warm pita triangles. They're all good and a fun way to start the dinner. We each had kebabs---lamb, chicken and mushroom. All good, moist and tender all poured with a jig of ouzo on a hot skillet. The onions in the bottom get browned and crusty, so good to eat. One had a lamb burger which looked juicy and served with delicious mound of fries sprinkled with rosemary. Food here has always been awesome. Skipped dessert as we had homemade cookies to eat at our next stop.

Mr West Cafe Bar Downtown - Grilled cheese, tomato soup, maple toffee latte

Mr West Cafe Bar Downtown

(853 reviews)

$$

Denny Triangle

While in Seattle, we stumbled upon Mr. West, a cute little café. I ordered a grilled cheese and a…read morecup of tomato soup. The grilled cheese was made to perfection the bread was fresh, thick, and delicious, and it was packed with cheese! The tomato soup was also delicious with a unique flavor. My only (very minor) complaint is that it was served in a cup, which made it hard to dip the grilled cheese. A bowl would've been much better for dipping! Overall, this café was a quiet, cozy spot with pleasant employees. I'd definitely visit again.

I came here based on reviews and with the intent of trying their avocado toast. However upon…read morearrival and looking at their menu, I went for their salmon toast. Why? Because you never turn away a delicious PNW Salmon dish. The place is cute, mainly wooden, lots of plants inside (my allergies were killing me here hehe). Plenty of sitting areas and window views too. I got lucky to seat by a window to just enjoy the rainy view. Their Salmon toast was delicious! I asked for the cream cheese on the side because I cant have lactose but I still wanted to try their dish with all ingredients. So I dipped the slices a few times to try it all and omg its so perfectly paired. I totally recommend it! The coffee was ok. I had their gingersnap latte seasonal drink. I asked with only 1 pump of sweet and alternative milk. I was not impressed. I prefer black coffee haha but if you enjoy sweet drinks you may enjoy this one. I still finished it, so it wasn't terrible just not something I'd order again. Also, Idk why my coffee was served on a to-go cup. Maybe that took some of the joy of it? Overall, I recommend the this spot. Staff was friendly. The menu is vast. Sitting arrangements are great and cozy. Within walking distance from the convention center and a couple of the hotels in the area.

Sound View Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...