The food is great and the view too. There's no reserved seating and you usually have to grab a dirty table before someone else if you want a place to sit. read more

Place is under staffed esp during rush hour breakfast. Orders take forever and they do not get it right. The cashier even said that she cannot make a hot choco now bec she is by herself. Like everything else in pike's market. food is expensive considering the quality and quantity. Go elsewhere. Mcdonald's or subway are good alternatives read more

I might agree that the food isn't the best I've ever had. It's diner-level quality. But the location and views really do make up for it. I found this place to be a fantastic respite from the noise and hassle of downtown life (not that Seattle has got a bad case of "the bustles"). Sitting at the windows, being able to look out at the Sound and at the mountains while eating a mediocre breafast? Not bad - not bad at all. Just don't come here expecting excellent food. You're definitely coming for the views. That said, the food ain't gonna kill you; just that th biscuits might be dry, and the sauces might come from pre-mix packets. read more

Ordered the Marketplace Omelette. For $15, I expected more seafood which in the omelette were two shrimp and a 2oz piece of broken up salmon, mayo, capers, and cheese. Everything in Seattle seems to come with fried potatoes for whatever reason. My potatoes were extremely dry like they had cooked them in the morning or something. Overall the omelette tasted ok, however I don't like walking out of place and feel like I overpaid for what I got which I did. I think as a tourist visiting the Pike Place Marketplace, one is better off buying a little bit of food off of each vendor which is what I'll do on my next visit. read more

The view was nice, but with all the delicious food options in Pike's Market, I would suggest trying somewhere else. I ordered an omelet, and when it was brought to my table, I asked for a second plate so that I could share. The server brought over the extra plate and it was dirty, with multiple noticeable food particles on the plate. The server even tried to wipe one off, and when he couldn't, he STILL put the plate down. Gross... Silverware is pick up yourself at the ordered counter, and I had to take 3 forks before I found one that was clean. read more

We had a great lunch, the chowder was thick and full of clams, the hamburger was perfect and the pasta primavera tasty and full of vegetables. The price was commensurate with a tourist area with a view. Great view of the port, we watch the ships and ferries come and go. I'd eat here again next time we're in town read more

Charming place in a quiet, tucked away corner of pikes market. Sweeping views of the harbor visible from any seat, tho best next to the window of course. Complete salad bar that looked very fresh, 6 kinds of homemade soups and a varied menu were offered. I kept it simple with scrambled eggs, fresh fruit and a bottomless cup of coffee for about $10. Friendly and efficient staff. Don't miss the history of pikes market ride outside that includes this place. read more

Sound View Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was recommended here by the nice lady working at the Information Booth for Pike Place because my friends and I arrived right when everything was closing (5:30). We were looking for Pike Place Chowder, but since that was closed she recommended Sound View as an alternative for chowder. I'm glad it was open because we were starving! It has a nice view of the waterfront, and when we arrived we got full table service (maybe you have to go up and order yourself at a different time of day). I got a simple clam chowder in a the sourdough bread bowl (~$8), and it was incredibly filling. I really liked the potatoes. The bread was a little boring and cold, but I don't expect it to be steaming hot anyways since you're mainly supposed to eat that with the soup. Not the best chowder I've had, and not as tasty as Pike Place, but decent. My friends ordered the seafood plates, which looked kind of pathetic. The ones that come with different types of seafood (crab cake, salmon, and shrimp) are very simple, but somehow took forever to prepare. We waited 30+ mins for this to come out. There's also a salad bar, but they started cleaning that up around 6. read more

Sound View Cafe - Clam chowder in sourdough bread bowl! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Spent an enormous amount of time waiting for food Our parking time was running out! We ran back to our car and the towing truck was getting ready to tow . Luckily we made it in time. horrible service! they had served three customers before us. The food was exquisite which is why I gave three stars instead of 2. BBQ Salmon, delicious. read more

Visiting Pike Place Market trying my absolute best to avoid a 30+ min wait to get food. Came across this little cafe with open seating, no lines, and a decent view. Overall, I had a great experience. The cashier let us sample both the Clam Chowder and Seafood/Veggie soup then made a spot on beer recommendation (local Pilsner). Food came out in no time and it was good chowder. Nice pieces of clam throughout, seasoned well, and good seafood flavor without being fishy. Only reason I went with 4 stars is because of the bread bowl. The sourdough was a little more "sour" than I prefer, and it'd be cooler if they got more creative with the "cut-out" portion of the bread. Toast it with butter & herbs, or slice/score it and toss some cheddar in the mix. Overall my visit was very pleasant and I would go back. read more

Sound View Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Saw the long line from the famous one, and this one looks good from the window....bad choice, very blend and not much calms. Perhaps it is the last bowl from the container. Should have waited for a victim before ordering mine. read more

Sound View Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We have been going to the Soundview Cafe for a number of years (except during Covid pandemic). The food is delicious! The chowder is wonderful. Definitely a "go to spot" when you are looking for a reasonably priced brunch at Pike Market. Staff is friendly and helpful :) read more

I got the duo crab cakes and salmon bisque. The bisque was gelatinous, kind of like canned soup, but the salmon itself was good. The crab cakes were bland. The saving grace of the dish was the sauce which kind of tasted like thousand island dressing. My partner had the cheese steak sandwich. the meat was like chewing rubber and baked fries tasted like what I would expect from over-microwaved fries from leftovers. Complimentary water glasses had food debris on them and tables were sticky. Most people can cook better than this at home, and the view that is one of this places only saving graces can be seen in the sitting area outside of the cafe, better to just bring food from somewhere else and enjoy it there. Please don't waste your money. read more

Great spot to eat at Pike Place Market with a view. Not a fancy place at all but the food is decent, fair prices; although service is REALLY slow! read more

The first place we ate at during our visit at Pike Place Market on August 6 and never expected such bad service. The cashier was very rude. After handing my $20 bill, I told the cashier I had "0.17 cents," but I could tell she was rushing so I only took out 25 cents and I muttered "sorry." Because I know how it feels as I've worked in food service. Anyway, she then uttered "it too early for me to do math," with an irritated face! she then handed me $1 and $1 in quarters. And it took a while to get our food. And when we did, the pancakes were burnt and the eggs were dry. We did not enjoy it at all! Would not go back. View was great though! Clam chowder was good, too. read more

Sound View Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Soup and salad kinda place great looking salad bar. 5 fresh homemade soups that are fantastic. Inside is nothing special but clean. Cafe style. Has a view of the water.fare prices. the clam chowder was great you can have it in a bread bowl or not. My mom really enjoyed he vegetable soup. read more

Sound View Cafe - Sorry about the pic was so hungry couldn't wait to eat it. Was yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

To start off, 2 stars in the staff, almost a one. Period. If they were seen it was the Ole attitude see the customer and run. Most of our hour here there was no staff in the table area serving. Now for the food, local beer is good except InBev just bought them...blah...but it's called mensroom...the chowder is excellent. The salad bar the freshest I have seen and all the goodies. Sandwich have sourdough bread but the sandwich overall gets a 2 for no flavor. The wheat sandwich with the turkey 4 stars. So the view pushes this to the four stars...if no view two stars...chowder carried it and they said it was freshly squeezed lemonade, NOT. it's country time. Luck for the view or 2 stars. Choa for now...eat on read more

Sound View Cafe - Awesome view. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Service is so slow. When I asked how much longer, Waitress told me she couldn't answer my question because she was off the clock. When I asked another she told me we were 3rd. What the heck does that mean? 3 minutes or :30? Not customer focused. Must rely on view of harbor because service doesn't do it. read more

The view and retreat from the market hustle was terrific! The food is good but the service poor. We waited for the services to call our order, then finally asked, and by that time the food was no longer hot. It seems they were serving some orders but not others. read more

Took awhile to find and was tucked away. My family and I came here for a quick bite. Was a little worried because of the poor reviews but it was pretty good. I got the triple double platter and it was good. Pancakes were good but sausage was okay. The eggs were good but my brother said they were to hard with no flavor but I thought they were good. Not the best breakfast place here but If you are looking for a full breakfast meal and aren't to picky this is the place for you. read more

Neat little cafe tucked back in a corner in Pike's Place Market. Nice view of the port and bay! The food is pretty good, fairly priced for the portions you get and quality of the dish! read more

Walked into this cafe hungry and excited for a meal with a view. The staff was quite busy but those we talked to at first were very nice. However, we waited an entire 40 minutes for our food and watched the 4 parties after us in line get their food before us. When we inquired about what was taking so long, we weren't given an explanation and instead were given incorrect wait times. "5 more minutes," after 5 minutes we checked back and were once again told, "5 more minutes." I'm not sure what the problem was, but as a guest I felt very frustrated. We ended up having to wolf down our food to make it back to our cars before parking expired. I will not be returning nor recommending this spot to anyone I knows read more

Awesome spot for brunch, healthy options and alcohol all in one. Staff is SUPER friendly it's almost annoying (I'm from DC nobody is polite there) h It's a great location near pikes place and on a clear day you can see mt. Rainer! read more

I live in the neighborhood. So I have many options. I enjoy coming to the Sound View cafe because the place is clean and the staff are lovely. I have met a couple of the servers. Very sweet and without pretense. The soup, the chowder. Yum. And if you want a local delicious beer! They are a little under priced. Don't tell anyone. Cheers. read more

This restaurant has amazing home made chowda. Being from New England i was floored how wicked good it is.. If your one of those people who add salt and pepper without trying it first.....dont....its so tasty. The crab cakes are to die for. Its a type of place where you order at the counter, then the friendly staff serves you. Working in New England restaurants for over 20yrs this place feels like and tastes like home. The view on the main level is pefect. Please dont forget to tip. read more

What a nice spot! The views are very nice, and staff is polite and easygoing. They have a great salad bar! We had breakfast, instead. Everything was delicious! The bread was very fresh and tasted great! We had all the free iced water we wanted (we were very thirsty from walking A LOT)! Next time we plan on having some lunch, or early dinner...or, try the awesome looking salad bar. Free postcards pointing out the restaurant located inside Pike Place Market. Again, you can't miss the views while you're waiting for your food and sit down to enjoy it. read more

Sound View Cafe - Good stuff! The bread was very fresh! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Short-staffed but other than that really good food and a fun view of the waterfront Had the crab burger with fries Hefty prices but seemed worth it to me read more

Visiting from Cali! Tried the crab cake duo with a cup of clam chowder and it was surprisingly filling! Great for people who like their meal protein style and a hot cup of soup. Still like SF clam chowder better in comparison. But the price was perfect at $22. Water and utensils are self serve. read more

This spot was okay. Not horrible, not great. It was a little difficult to find and we did show up right as they were opening so they seemed a little discombobulated. The food was mediocre breakfast food. Nothing special but nothing was bad. I do think it was a little overpriced for what it was but I get that given it's in a tourist hot spot. It did have a nice view! I wouldn't go back though. Next time I'm in or near pike place market, I think there are definitely some better options. read more

This is a great place to have an affordable breakfast with a superb view of the ocean. It wasn't too crowded on a Sunday morning so we found a spot right by the window. The food is good. I ordered the French toast and the serving was more than I could handle. Wish they gave me more banana slices on the side. My bf ordered the bacon sausage omelet and he really liked it. The potatoes were amazing! read more

Sound View Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Located inside the market. Cute place with a great view. Food was good I think a bit expensive for a club Sandwich and a coke. read more

Sound View Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I walk in and since there is no sign I awkwardly sit, then snag a menu when no one helps me, then stare at the waitress for 3 minutes, then order standing up, then have to sit back down. Put up some signage please that says seat yourself. No communication equals confusion. So I order the Trout Platter and the trout is marketed as sauced. I look left and see the gorgeous Puget Sound, what a great view. The trout comes and is cooked well, so well in fact I estimate one and a half minutes too long. A little dry people! The bread and butter were fair additions I suppose, so a plus there. The vegetables are where things went south. They tasted dry, were not in any type of sauce hat I could tell, had no pepper or other seasoning. . . I thought this dish had an appropriate amount of Trout Platter sauce! The vegetables also had what could be termed as a queasy taste. I felt odd and uneasy for about an hour after eating the dish. In summary, the trout itself was well prepared enough but the vegetable preparation lost the dish. How saddening. Presentation was nothing special but for the dish extravagance was not as expected as a higher end restaurant. Good pricing though. I would stop by for a snack, but don't take a lover, she wouldn't be impressed. read more

Sound View Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good eatery for vegans. The salad bar will more than accommodate their needs. Ask for the no oil items, they are many. The wine was good & the place was clean; 1950s sort of feel. Located on level 5. Plenty of Windows for that Seattle Sound view. read more

This is a pleasant place to sit with good food and enjoy the wonderful view. The food is basic and tasty. Price is a little high for what you get, though fairly inexpensive for the market, but it's worth the easy going feel. You order and pay up front and they bring the food to your table. Be listening for your name cause that's how they find you. A number system could be better but go in not expecting to much and you will love it! We have only met very nice staff and its been clean every time! The coffee is great and we have enjoyed all the food we tried. The breakfast quesadilla so far is my favorite for breakfast. They do not seat you so find your own seat. There's not a lot of space or window tables so as soon as you get there have one person get a table while the other waits in line. read more

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My wife and I stumbled upon this little hidden gem when we decided to hang out at Pike Place. The customer service is great, the view is great, and the food is out of this world. I'm sort of a burger critic and their Blazer Burger is delicious. It took a while to get our food which is understandable since they make everything fresh and don't just microwave it like 97% of every restaurant anywhere in this country. It was definitely worth the wait, the burger hit the right spot. Oh and their fries are oven baked which is a nice change versus other places that deep fry everything. If you're in Seattle, this place is a must! read more

Sound View Cafe - Food is incredible! Recommendation: Blazer Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The clam chowder is to die for!!! We will literally drive over an hour just to eat it! It so good that I literally won't eat clam chowder anywhere else because I know it won't be as good as this one! read more

Best deal on Soup and Salad! I was craving clam chowder and salad and this place delivered. For about $12 I had a Soup and a Salad Bar Combo. Everything was delicious. We had a nice view, warm place to seat, delicious food and courteous staff. $12 for all of that! It was a great deal! I'll make sure to go back next time I visit Seattle. read more

Fine dining it may not be. But, food, service and views are great. My seared salmon and cup of chowder were so tasty. Parents shared the seafood platter, included shrimps, a crab cake, some salmon. Plus, bowls of chowder. Prices were $$, but good seafood is worth it. read more

I'll do two stars because the staff is very nice and the view is great but the meal I got was not good. I ordered the mushroom ravioli with marinara sauce. There was so much oil I couldn't finish it. Also the mushroom in the ravioli was very mushy. It's a cute little place, but the food needs some work. I understand it's marinara which does have oil, but there should not be that much at the bottom of my plate. Chefs should be trying their meals and making sure they taste good. I let one of the staff members know that there was a lot of oil in the meal, although I wasn't compensated for it he was very nice about it. read more

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I'm giving this place 2 stars because the breakfast quesadilla was good. However, the true rating would be a 1 star. 3 kids and I arrived at 8:15am, there were only 3 tables occupied. It took a good 30 minutes for our food to arrive (breakfast quesadilla and 3 orders of kids' pancakes). It took about another 10 minutes for our hot chocolates to arrive and lukewarm (more towards cold) was the temperature. Although staff was friendly, they were all very slow... From the cashier to the runner/bartender. read more