My mom and I stumbled across here when just exploring the relatively deserted abs empty downstairs away from all the touristy hullabaloo upstairs. We were looking for breakfast, and when we came across here, my mom insisted, "Let's have breakfast here! It looks really good, there's not a lot of people, and there's a view of the ocean." We got these: 1) Salmon Hash & Eggs: salmon grilled with home fries, red onions, and cheddar cheese topped with two eggs 2) Seafood Omelette: grilled fresh salmon, lemon pepper prawns, capers, cheddar, and a side of sour cream They both were really delicious! The salmon was plentiful and savory. The "home fries" were just chopped potatoes, so don't expect actual fries. We got a wonderful corner table that overlooked the ocean and the ferris wheel, so we got to watch ships come in and out of the harbor. Wonderful and filling breakfast to start the day. read more

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It was okay, for what it was to us. Specifically, we each got their clam chowder ($9.25) in a bread bowl (+$2.50) and a bottle of water. The restaurant was pretty full when we arrived, but the line to get to the register to place our orders went pretty quickly. We were able to find a table for two towards the back of the restaurant, with a view over the street below and the Sound beyond that. The chowder was tasty - creamy and full of potatoes and clams, but I'm not sure it's worth the price tag (I mean come on, almost $10 for a bowl of soup? It's more than that when you add in the sourdough bread bowl, which...who doesn't want the bread bowl?!) It did the job that day though, getting us just full enough to stave off hunger pangs, while leaving enough room to allow us to graze at other stalls and restaurants dotted around the Market. read more

Sound View Cafe - Clam chowder ($9.25) in a bread bowl (+$2.50) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very casual cafe in Pike Place Market, nice view. Manhattan clam chowder had a nice spicy kick, and hit the spot. Decent place to just relax. read more

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

Stopped here in the morning for breakfast. Not much of a line which works well for me. Basic breakfast eats. Winter seats overlooking the bay and Seattle Wheel. The cashier seemed a little out of it, but a very nice person. They messed up our order and thought it belong to a different table. We liked the veggie omelette, pancakes with strawberry whipped cream, turkey bacon, was OK. My husband did not really care for the seafood bowl. He said it didn't have a lot of flavor. I'm just glad they had a bathroom. Not a five-star restaurant, but pretty decent for breakfast . read more

Sound View Cafe - Bathroom for restaurant, you need a key - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic view of the Puget Sound from a cafe tucked away down a ramp from the bustle of Pike Place Market, on the "main" level (re: Level 4, "street level" from Pine Street). In fact, if you walk under the colossal neon "Public Market" sign with the clock and keep going forward, you'll practically bee line right to it. Not sure how things were done pre-COVID, but currently, the Sound View operates a bit like a cafeteria, where you stroll up to the counter (past what looks like it was once a salad bar, in the Before Times) and order directly from the register. Laminated menus are provided for you, and a list of daily specials, including the Soup du Jour ("It's the soup of the day...", "Mmm...sounds good. I'll have that!") and some brunch cocktail standards. My wife ordered the clam chowder in a bread bowl, which I *should* have ordered, but instead went with the A1 Angus Burger...because I saw the word "A1", and that, along with "habanero", are basically guaranteed sales with me. The soup was served immediately, piping hot, creamy, savory and delicious, with some ludicrously-sized pieces of fresh clam within. My wife's only complaint was that some were large enough that they required some intense chewing, which is not something you generally want to experience with mussel-based foods, but it did not detract from the experience. My experience was a bit different. My burger took ~20 minutes to arrive, which seemed a bit long, as the cafe wasn't all that busy with special orders. The chowder was devoured, and the bread bowl M.I.A. before my dish had even arrived. A miscalculation on my part, but the wait did seem rather long for something that simple. I can slap together a burger in less time. As for the sandwich itself? Good, not incredible. The A1 saved it, and honestly, did taste like something I could/would make, so I won't sing its praised. It did the job, and I enjoyed it, but in hindsight, I should have ordered something else. Like that clam chowder! Come for the view, stay for the chowder and the bread bowl, and maybe a mimosa or Cranberry Zombie. I recommend sticking to things that can be served up immediately, instead of waiting for the grill. read more

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I was very disappointed in the Sound View Cafe is because I already order the meal and come and sit and wait and wait for 45 minutes, but not yet to be done to bring me a meal. Thanks a lot. I get up and face to the supervisor and tell them get my money back NOW. They said can wait in several minutes, I told them NO, I have no time to wait other 5 to 10 minutes to wait. It was very late for me to go back to work. No Good for anyone who works in Seattle, don't waste your time. I was supposed to have a meal first after order, but they bring meal to other people and Not me Why? for 45 minutes. Waste my time to sit and wait. I am very starve.l read more

FYI: If you're not getting soup, be prepared to wait on busy days. The first time I came here was around 1:30pm on a Saturday and my breakfast sandwich took upwards of 30 minutes. Pretty affordable old-school eatery conveniently located in Pike Place with a waterfront view. They're known for their soups and in addition to their clam chowder, they have daily seafood and veggie soup specials. Each soup can be ordered by itself or in a bread bowl. Tomato soup is also a permanent fixture of their menu but can only be ordered with a grilled cheese--would've been nice to have the standalone and bread bowl option for that as well. Even though soup is their speciality, I actually enjoyed the breakfast sandwich I had more than the clam chowder that I ordered on my second visit. The chowder was alright: a little bit too salty for my preference but there was a generous amount of clam bits. I got this as a standalone but it would have been better as a bread bowl; I had a bit of the sourdough from my friends bread bowl and the bread tasted complementary to the chowder. The breakfast sandwich was fairly standard with egg, tomato, and lettuce (I omitted the cheese), but the bread was toasted nicely and it paired well with the Tabasco it was served with. Both orders are around $8-$9, but the portion of the chowder is so small that I felt that the breakfast sandwich had more bang for buck. Regardless the menu is overall affordable considering the location and view. read more

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Wow. This place has a great view right by the Puget sound. The service was even more amazing! Our host Alex took care of all our needs.

A hassle free and tasty breakfast with a lovely view of Elliott Bay. We were looking for a quick fuel up before a day of exploration, starting at Pike Place. We all had pretty basic breakfast items: loco moco, breakfast sandwiches , eggs, bacon and toast. Self-serve coffee. All was no-frills and just what we needed. Friendly staff and helpful to boot. read more

I am so upset and disappointed. We actually did not eat there. The food looked good but there was one woman who said we were not following the rules. Actually we were sitting with two kids and my daughter was in line and the old woman said you were not following the rule because we sat down before we ordered. I saw no sign. My daughter was in line and I was watching her two kids. The old woman then kept arguing and would not let up because this other nice couple should have sat there. By the way the place was not full. I was already there. She would not stop arguing and kept telling me to say I was wrong. We decided we did not want to give them our business and left. Awful customer service and really impacts what was a start of a nice weekend. She was horrible! We ended up at a much nicer place to eat with great service. read more

I really don't recommend this place unless you want bland and overpriced food. The clam chowder was okay but the seafood bowl is a whole another story. It was straight up white rice with a few pieces of what seems like boiled salmon and prawns, and two eggs on top. There was no effort put into that dish. It looked like something a 10 year old could make in the kitchen. All this for almost $60. Absolutely insane. read more

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This was such an amazing place! after living in Seattle for years now, this is the place I take my family and friends when they come into town looking for a great Seattle cafe. All the food is delicious, my favorite is their salmon chowder soup. It has stunning views of the Pugh and tables by the window to soak it all up. The staff is very friendly and nice for kids too! Also they have picture of mimosas!! read more

Mmm...such great food at awesome prices. Water views at the back of Pike's Place Market make this a truly hidden gem. They have an excellent kids menu that is not listed, but our server offered it when I asked; both my kids loved and finished their butter pasta and Mac n cheese. I had this amazing blackened salmon, omg, it was so good!! And the service- impeccable. Thank-you Aundie for taking care of us. Such a great experience in Seattle! Great food at great prices, and the kids loved it read more

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This server told us "Have a shitty day" when we tried to communicate with her about our order. read more

Sound View Cafe - This server told us "have a shitty day" when we tried to tell her that the order wasn't right. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The restaurant was cute, clean, and fast. I got a shrimp cocktail and a clam chowder bread bowl. Both were really good - no complaints from me. read more

Sound View Cafe - Clam Chowder Bread Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped in on our stopover while in Seattle. Small place with lots of business. You get in line to order and then sit. No table holding and they will tell you to get up. Line goes fast. Breakfast served all day. Anything with Salmon is recommended. Clam chowder bread bowl is also a recommend. Don't do Turkey BLT as nothing special and pricey. Shrimp Cocktail was also good. read more

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Burgers great! Chowder great! Friendly staff - Highly recommend. Don't miss out. Place was busy and we almost went elsewhere because of the grandkids. Would have been a huge mistake. If this place opened in NJ it would put other "food" places out of buisness. read more

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Delicious smells and awesome views. A cafe playing Aerosmith? Yes, please! We had a bottle of Pinot Gris and enjoyed the ambience since we had already had chowder somewhere else but the food coming out looked and smelled delicious. read more

Sound View Cafe - Our view and wine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I looked up restaurants in Pike Place Market that had a water view. You order at the entrance, pick a place to sit and the food is brought to you. It did have a nice view of the water. The food was good, the clam chowder (which I was told they are known for) was very good, as was the grilled cheese pizza. Nice, casual place to eat while you explore Pike Place Market. read more

My dad had some business downtown so we decided to stop for food at pike market. I wanted breakfast and he wanted lunch, this place serves both all day so that was definitely a perk. I ordered the crab omelette & he ordered the chicken quesadilla. Both very delicious! We were served by andy (forgive the spelling if i'm wrong) and she was just incredible. So kind and welcoming. Super accommodating as well. The view was an added bonus. Will definitely come back. read more

Sound View Cafe - Crab omelette, chicken quesadilla. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Small restaurant on the water at Pike Place. We got lucky and got a table right at the window overlooking the sound. You order your food at a counter and it is reasonably priced considering the location. Once your food is ready they bring it to your table. I had a delicious omelet with potatoes. Husband has a combo plate with fried eggs, bacon and pancakes. Great brunch. read more

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

Super cute brunch area next to the water. Staff was super nice and welcoming despite how busy they were. You order and then sit anywhere, and they shout out your name and bring the food to where you are (it's tiny enough to find where customers are sitting). I ordered the breakfast bagel and the pesto cheese spread was amazing! read more

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A quick trip to Pikes and I needed some chowder!! My first restaurant I attempted had a long wait as it was happy hour, so I walked a bit further down the hall. I stumbled upon the Sound View Cafe and I'm glad I did. It's not fancy or overly special, but a cozy, and comfortable cafe with a gorgeous view and friendly staff. It's reminiscent of an old childhood haunt as it's low key and old school. I got the clam chowder which was delicious and saw other orders that looked good too. And it was so affordable!! It felt festive for the holiday on a rainy afternoon- and I was in heaven. The staff was so wonderful and guided me to find the light rail station to get back to the airport. It completed my journey and I was HAPPY! I have to say some of the comments on here are so snobby and it's a bummer. If you look for the simple pleasures and smile and be nice to others, It comes right back to you in full return. My experience here. I will be back here!! read more

My favorite place to dine when in Seattle! I always make a point to visit during every visit. Wonderful atmosphere, great food, friendly service. Can't go wrong eating here. read more

Great view, good clam chowder. Non pretentious. Friendly service. Cool vibe. Unknown.

The highlight of our order was the Chia Lattes. unfortunately, the food was subpar. our pancakes tasted like microwave food as did our bacon. Total bill was $101 for 4 people for breakfast. Not impressed. Wish I had better things to say read more

The very first spot I went to while visiting Seattle. After our flight we were starving and we decided to get breakfast here. The view was fantastic, the service was quick, we got a table facing the pier! And the breakfast was delicious! We gotta try the clam chowder because that's popular on the bread. Very goood!! First time in Seattle first time trying clam chowder not disappointed at all. Highly recommend it for the food and specially the view!!! read more

Sound View Cafe - Clam chowder my favorite - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Mediocre at best. Burger was dry with no flavor of its own. Fries are lackluster tasting like frozen bag fries. Chicken alfredo was very garlicky, and chicken was dry. Lovely view of the Sound and the service staff was nice. read more

Cute cafe breakfast spot overlooking the bay. Please read the menu board while waiting in line so once you get to the register, you know what to order. All chowders are available for breakfast. read more

Sound View Cafe is one of the first 'sit-down' style restaurants you can see when you enter Pike Place Market and it is nestled on the back side of the market, overlooking Elliott Bay. The views are great and are a highlight of this establishment. The restaurant has a fairly typical lunch and breakfast menu, where you pay at the counter and take a number to a table. The restaurant is fairly speedy, so there's decent turnover on the limited number of tables. The food itself was pretty basic and would be appropriate for the blandest of palates (based on the burger and salads we ordered), so it's not bad, but it's certainly not great either. Sound View Cafe is great when you just need a break from the bustle of the market, want a relatively quiet lunch, and a decent view of the water. If that's what you're looking for, look no farther. read more

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

Best clam chowder in the world. When you get your bread bowl of chowder just let it sit for a moment so it can soak in to the bowl, because you will want to eat said bowl so you can keep tasting the clam chowder! Every time I go to Seattle one meal will be at the Sound View Café. Also great service and a spectacular view of Elliott Bay. In short all other clam chowders are second rate! You won't find better clam chowder,your taste buds will thank you. read more

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Service was absolutely atrocious! The employees were shockingly rude. With so many superior options nearby, I strongly advise against choosing this place. read more

Sound View Cafe, hmmmmm. First of all , I heard the SOUND of a rude lady telling me I couldn't sit down while my husband ordered . Considering everyone before me did it .... I didn't understand the problem , but ok.. We were super hungry and trying to find some really good food with Seattle flair. Thanks lady for ruining the experience. Thanks to you I lost my appetite. My husband said the tomato soup was ok as was the grilled cheese..... not great though. A little expensive in my opinion, but he ate the meal. If you want to eat here , don't sit down before you order , or you will be chastised in front of the entire restaurant. We left unimpressed, out $19.00 and still hungry. Go somewhere else, not worth the trouble. read more

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This is a great place to get a quick breakfast with a nice view. You order at the counter and then one of the servers will bring the food to you. Keep in mind this place is small so if you are traveling with a large party, I would probably avoid this spot. The food was decent, cant really messes up breakfast. The portions are decent and will fill you up until about lunchtime. We did order bloody marys and let me tell you there were very lackluster and were missing so much flavor. Stear away from their drinks. Focus on the breakfast and you will be fine. One great thing is that you are able to see the water and the Ferris wheel from the table. Breakfast with a view cant beat that. I did notice that this place was a little pricey. It was about $60 just for breakfast but can't blame them with everything going up and this place being in the Pikes Market place which is very touristy. Zenaya and Omar were super friendly and were happy to attend to our needs. read more

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We had a wonderful lunch at SVC. The salmon sandwich had the most delectable and perfectly cooked salmon and the cheese & chicken quesadilla was equally impressive. We had requested they leave the chicken on the side for our picky grandson. When they brought out the order they realized they had mixed it in. They realized the error before they brought out the order and said they would make another one before we even noticed so we wound up with 2 Quesadilla orders. Yum! The service was outstanding from the order counter through the wait staff. They turned what was already a good day into a Great day for us read more

This place is good for getting coffee or enjoying light snacks. The seafood is fresh, but the food presentation is lacking. The staff are super friendly, and the view is nice, with the whole bay in front of you. However, the cleanliness of the place is lacking, and the food presentation could be improved. It feels like they're just throwing a bunch of things together and putting it in front of you. read more

Wait is too long poor service!!!! False reassurance of staff they should have let you know how long is the wait soo upsetting!!!! I just ordered one order read more

First time in Seattle and was starving after traveling in from the airport. I came across this little cafe in Pikes Market. The food looked decent and the views were nice so I decided to check it out. I got the clam chowder and thought it was good but keep in mind I've only had clam chowder probably 2 times in my life so I didn't have much to compare it to. The service was good too so I had no complaints. read more

Sound View Cafe - Lunch with a view - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food, service and the views were all amazing. Relaxing vibe and the people here were very nice. Thank you