This will probably be my shortest and sweetest review because there's nothing more to say than OMG THE FOOD (& service) HERE IS AAAAAAMAZING! My carnitas & salsa verde omelette is without a doubt in my Top 5 bites of 2026 ... literally blew my socks off! If you're visiting Seattle or a local who hasn't tried The Dish DO IT!!! read more

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My family and I were visiting Fremont, and we're looking for a breakfast place that was suitable for my dad who was ADA in a mobility scooter. This place is great, even though it's small, they have an outside patio, which was able to accommodate my dad's scooter. I must give a shout to the staff who are amazing at being attentive and taking care of us. The food was very delicious and hit the right spots on our family trip. Looks can be deceiving, it may be small, but it is mighty. The only thing that sucks is that the bathroom is in the main restaurant which has one step up and cannot accommodate a scooter. There is also plenty of parking upfront next to the street. The only thing I was disappointed was the recommendation of their famous coffee cake. It was rock hard, it was very hard to eat. read more

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Very fresh and balanced breakfast! Missing Mexico--here's your fix. Move aside sausages, Hola Chorizo. It is criminal to eat such delicious food with bread; I opt for a tortilla instead. My plate includes plantains, black beans, 2 eggs, chorizo, sour cream, and cheese. read more

My friends and I came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning and were seated right away. It's a cozy, no frills spot, which is exactly what I look for in a breakfast restaurant. I got the Chilaquiles Rojos with eggs over medium. It was delicious and the portion size was great - on a normal day, I may not have finished it all, but I was super hungry and cleaned my plate! Would definitely recommend checking it out for some delicious diner-esque breakfast and lunch foods with a few non-traditional additions. read more

The Dish Cafe Ballard - Chilaquiles Rojos - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was amazing! Very small and cute. Service was very fast and the server took care of anything we needed. read more

The Dish Cafe Ballard - Roma scramble sub egg whites and chocolate chip pancakes with a side of eggs/bacon/white toast - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not sure if there is new ownership or what the deal is but this place has gone way downhill since my last visit. I will not be returning. Both food and service were extremely poor. read more

Amazing moulth watering food i ate it amolst instantly side note the bathrooms a bit strange but ofther than that really good read more

The Dish Cafe Ballard - Bathroom - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We sat outside and service was very poor. It was moderately busy. We had to ask for menus and then we waited. We had to ask for a kids menu and then we waited. Asked for coffee refill and waited. The food was hit or miss - I liked the gravy and my wife choked down her huevos verdes. Kids blueberry pancake was huge and pretty good. I would try all other places in Ballard before coming back here. read more

We stopped at The Dish Cafe for breakfast. The place is cute and quaint. The service was impeccable! We both got a scramble/omelet, and although we appreciated the excellent service, the price for the quality and amount of food was absolutely unacceptable. We noticed it was a bit pricey, but thought it would be a lot of food w/ three eggs as part of the meal. We actually laughed when we got our food because it was just not enough food. The add-ons were also outrageously priced. read more

* Biscuits and gravy 4/5 * Omelette 4/5 * Scone 4/5 -Biscuits and gravy was pretty dam good. Tons of gravy and it came out hot. Potion was so-so but potions in general here are a little small for breakfast. -Omelette was cooked perfect and i would say they do eggs very well here in general. -Scone is a must! Order it as a app and push them to bring it out early because they run out. This time i was a little dryer then the last time we were here. Otherwise with the homemade jam its a 5/5 read more

The Dish Cafe Ballard - Biscuits and gravy 4/5 - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We used to come here at least once a month for breakfast. On the weekends you always had to wait for a table and they had a free coffee station outside while you waited. The food back then was delicious. We moved out of state a few years ago and recently came back for a week. The one place we were looking forward to was The Dish Cafe. To say we were underwhelmed is an understatement. We ordered our go-to's and they were both awful. I ordered the Slacker, which had no flavor at all. Hubs ordered Corned Beef Hash and it was swimming in oil. I know places change recipes, but if you have something so successful, why change? Btw, we went at 9:30am on a Saturday and there was no wait and half the restaurant was empty. I could cry how much it went downhill. Sadly we will never go back. read more

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Decent food near my friends place but defo not anything amazing. I liked the potato's and the hollandaise sauce was not tangy sadly. read more

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The staff at Tall Grass Bakery recommended this place for brunch this morning, and were not disappointed. This is a small Mexican place with a great menu and friendly staff. We are vegetarian, and found reasonable options to munch. read more

Classic divey diner, but in a good way. Friendly wait staff. Good coffee. Delicious garden omelet and potatoes, which were fresh and roasted. Toast was just okay - wasn't hot and crispy enough. Big glob of butter (I think it was butter?) didn't melt in. The make your own omelet is kind of a rip-off - be aware it is $3 per ingredient, and you can end up with a very expensive make-your-own omelet. read more

A small cafe that's really cute, menu is limited in terms of sweeter breakfasts but they take your order quickly and bring it out quick. The potato's are delicious, I'm not sure if I would pick this over some of the other options but if you're in the area they seat you pretty quick so might be worth it! read more

imagine this: you're awoken early a Saturday morning by a combination of hunger and your circadian rhythm. You know you have to get up, but more importantly you need to eat. You investigate your desolate kitchen and decide it's time to go out for a grocery trip. You figure, "today I will shop somewhere new" and you find a local shop to get fruit from. You question your price per bag ratio and consider whatever the most recent global economic trauma is. As you wonder if you got ripped off for your strawberries or not, your body reminds you of your primary purpose for being out: to eat. Unable to take the hunger pangs any longer, you reach out with your technology and find a refuge. A cafe! Dish Cafe. You navigate there and squeeze your car into the lot. A diner. your mind fills with images of pancake breakfasts, omelettes and biscuits. An American breakfast. You walk in, a man instructs you to take a seat and provides you a water. You look at a nearby menu. Everything is going to be $20. You think to yourself: Would it cost ME $20 to make a pancake breakfast? A waiter comes by, takes your order. The restaurant has no alternative sides to for your dietary restrictions. Your stomach again reminds you of your needs and You settle on excluding a side from your much needed meal. Another waiter comes by. A system shut down has occurred and you need to repeat your order. You try to mask your hunger and frustration and repeat your specific order and all its detailings. The waiter returns with an overflowing coffee mug. You look more closely at your table dressings, searching for a way to at least make your coffee to your preference. You're a little confused when you notice a tin of what you assume is coffee creamer, and a very full till of sugar. You decide to drink the coffee black. Your food finally arrives, a fluffy 2 stack of pancakes and a side of scrambled eggs. You begin cutting the pancakes with the dull knife afforded to you in the silverware package and trying the eggs. As you look to the syrup provided, you notice it is particularly thick and question if you should even indulge. Your curiosity (or maybe your hunger) gets the better of you and you pour a small amount of the thick syrup onto some of your pancake pieces. You taste no discernible difference. Your tastebuds completely forget the eggs are even a part of the meal. After eating to your satisfaction you ask for the bill. The waiter hands you a small device demanding nearly $30. You pay and tip. Truly an American breakfast. read more

This place is amazing wonderful people great food prices are not going to break. The host is comical and interactive. They just opened a second location in green lake read more

The Dish Cafe Ballard - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The vibe is stellar, great service, food is delivered so quickly. Had a variety of options. Will definitely come here again!

I don't like to leave a bad review. First off the service was good & my coffee cup never got empty. Everyone was friendly & cheerful. The biscuits and gravy were so so at best. The gravy appeared to be straight out of a can without hint of spice or sausage. True it is not listed as sausage gravy, at least a hint of spice would be good. The poached eggs were perfect. What they advertise as a scone comes out looking like a slice of corn bread. While tasty it was a far cry from a scone. The food was not good enough for me to want to go back. A nice place that easily could be great. read more

The Dish Cafe Ballard - Scone from The Dish. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

4.5 but rounding up! This is the few places in Seattle that serve proper breakfast. Nothing fancy, just perfect breakfast food. Prices are very reasonable and the food is so good. Their Blood Marys are also top notch. The staff is quick and so sweet. read more

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This is a small restaurant that was in walking distance of our Airbnb. This is an excellent restaurant with a great classic menu. I would recommend this is to anyone in the area! Service was outstanding and we are going back again today for breakfast! read more

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Great restaurant off the beaten path. It's not in a neighborhood where you would walk around-the area is more industrial and commercial. However, so glad we found it! It's an adorable little restaurant with excellent food, definitely worth checking out for breakfast! They have their own parking lot or you can park on the street easily. read more

I love The Dish and will keep coming back! The Dish has been my favorite Seattle breakfast place since I was a kid and I used to order the Mickey Mouse pancakes! My go to order is the Seattle to Portland scrambled with a scone. The side of potatoes are full of flavor and never miss. The place also has charm and a nice homey vibe. read more

Vegetarian eggs Benedict... really good, would have better with half of the hollandaise. Corn beef hash was really yummy, once Tabasco was added. Breakfast sausage was salty. Place is clean, yet not very sanitary per current covid needs. Staff wore masks, but not gloves. Tables were cleaned, but not sanitized. Server was friendly, but slow... we had to ask twice for Tabasco. read more

The Dish Cafe Ballard - Veggie bene for brunch today! - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Looking for a good plate of food at a decent price? The Dish is it! Was in the neighborhood shopping at Indoor Plant Shoppe and decided to find a place with breakfast to go. Found this neat little spot. Cute local diner with regulars at the counter being greeted by super friendly staff. Was a little early for my order but luckily they whipped it up and I was out the door in 7 mins! Loved the wall of hot sauces near the kitchen window. Great outdoor seating and little tables inside with a bar. Ordered a breakfast burrito and a Nicko scramble. Everything was flavored perfectly! Great portion sized & has left me wanting to come back again very soon. read more

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We traveled to Seattle last month for a week, and ended up here for breakfast every day. We only planned on going once, but got into returning every day. I can't speak to many of the menu items since I ordered a Roma omelette every day, and had a scone as my side (which was almost closer to corn bread, but really good). Friendly staff, lot of coffee refills, and a pleasant and buzzing local vibe to the place. read more

My wife and I wanted to try this place based on reviews, so we called at 9:30am on a Sunday and asked if they were open. After they confirmed that they were, we drove over from Bellevue only to find a crudely scrawled "CLOSED" on the door next to their posted hours that said they were indeed supposed to be open. My wife called and asked what had changed and they hung up on her. To make matters worse, people inside were dining and drinking. So, maybe save a trip and go someplace that actually wants your business. read more

Meal was decent Service was good but frenzied- they're very busy always! Outdoor patio seating is open, despite signage saying it isn't. Unfortunately, the heater by our table was out of propane. read more

The Dish Cafe Ballard - Brunch with ma Cheaties - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food here was delicious, love the homemade jams, and the people are so nice! My favourite breakfast place.

We love it here! We've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Erik always takes great care of us. There are options for everyone, even a couple vegan options (I always get the tofu delight, no egg, sourdough toast with avocado on the side and there are a bajillion hot sauces to choose from)! The potatoes are the best. The food is great and it feels like family here! read more

I'm back AGAIN for the beat breakfast I've had ever! Fantastic food, great people! I want to try more menu items... but I just love the SOB read more

The Dish Cafe Ballard - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Make sure you stop by this awesome spot! Reasonable prices, great staff & amazing breakfast food. It's nothing fancy but the food is fresh and delicious! House made jam on the table. Really good. Options for scones or toast. Soda is canned. Big portions & tasty food. 10/10 read more

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Me and my partner have gone her a couple of times and it always hits the spot. And it's reasonably priced. Also love the staff. They're all very friendly. read more

A great little cafe. A local feel. Great service good homemade food. We were traveling, but could imagine it as out go to place if we lived in the neighborhood. (It also has parking!) read more

We were in town visiting from Wisconsin. We went for a walk one morning from our Airbnb and came upon to this lovely restaurant for breakfast. Service was fantastic and the food was great! Would definitely recommend! read more

The Dish Cafe Ballard - two glasses of water on a table - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The hash is fantastic-- why isn't everyone seasoning their hash? And the peeps there are great.

I cannot believe this place is so under the radar! I spend a lot of time in Ballard/Fremont and love to eat out...yet it took over a year of being in that area to try The Dish Cafe! This place gives you a warm diner feel. I love breakfast so much and they do it right. No funny business, just great food and great prices. I love how low key it is- so unsuspecting on the side of a busy main road but totally worth it. It's small inside and when I went (last year) they had no outdoor seating, but I hope they found a way to space everyone out because I'd be SO SAD if it closed! 100% recommend checking it out- especially cute on a rainy weekend (or weekday...) with the vibrant colored decorations and paint :) read more

This was yummy! Good memories of having breakfast with the family. And they provide a range of spicy sauces. Fun sitting at the counter. Hefty servings! read more

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Food average, deafening ghetto music interfering with conversation, waiters whooping, hollering, yelling and screaming orders across the restaurant, slider open to outside seating creates artic draft, kids crying, cramped, food just okay. Never will return. Awful. read more

Working from home during the Corona virus scare meant my wife and I got to go to lunch together. We jumped in the car, and went to discover someplace we'd never been. A surprising number of pizza joints in our neighborhood, but neither of us wanted pizza. "What's that? The Dish? Kinda looks like a dive... Let's try it!" What a great decision. Wife had a turkey sandwich and I had the special - chicken fried steak eggs benedict. Hollandaise sauce is homemade, and some of the best I've had. Turkey sandwich was a turkey sandwich, but the potato salad needed only a little more pickle juice to be some of the best I've had. Pricier than I'd expect from a hole in the wall, but I guess that's life in Seattle these days... When we sat down, the waitress gave great recommendations, and was incredibly enthusiastic. I said to my wife, "If the food is half as good as she makes it sound, this will be our new regular spot." We'll be back! read more