Japanese inspired cafe and bar. I was driving by and couldn't help but notice the chill vibes of the patio. It's almost like a street corner park with native plants and flowers but also comfy with chairs and sun umbrella. The indoor space is very cozy with dark wood tables and chairs - more bar and restaurant like. Food was even better than the vibes. I got the Japanese american breakfast and it probably was the best breakfast dish this year so far. The tamago egg omelette is fluffy and flavorful, shiitake mushroom juicy and packed with umami, and the thick cut toast and jam even better. I rotated between all three until there is not a crumb on the plate. Delish! I also tried their hojicha canale and it also delivered. Perfect crusty shell and delicate custard inside with hints of caramel and roasted tea notes. Superb! I selfishly hope it doesn't get too busy or I won't be able to get in on a whim again. read more

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Literally the cutest restaurant! We came here for an early lunch Saturday evening and the place filled up by the time we left! There are some street parking available outside, super easy comparing to what we're used to around greater LA area. Though they didn't have a large menu, we wanted to try everything on the menu. Luckily, the dishes are on the smaller side and easy to share with others. Of all the dishes we tried, I think the highlight for me was the porchetta and mushroom appetizer. We saw other people getting the seasoned fries and the portions are large and looked yummy also. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, which was perfect when we were here during the last week of August. This space is definitely going to get more and more popular as the secret gets out! read more

Whew, I don't know if my expectations were just set to high based on the videos and feedback from from others but I was disappointed. My meal was decent. But definitely nothing that wowed me. My friend and I split the Biscuit and Miso Chasu gravy. It was alright. The biscuit was tender and the gravy was definitely a balance of savory and sweet. I didn't hate it but I didn't go oh my gawd this is the best thing ever. The Japanese American breakfast was mid. The Canadian bacon is a nice thick chunk of meat but it was so salty. The teriyaki glaze on the ham was just about of salt for me. However, paired with the shokupan and jam it made sense. The sweetness was a much needed contrast to the saltiness of the Canadian bacon. The Tamagotchi omelet was nicely done. It delivered on what it should have. I don't know, I just was not wowed by this place and really don't see myself coming back. I will say the absolute saving grace to my meal was the peanut shoyu ice box pie. That pie was delicious. If only my entire meal delivered the same way that slice of pie did. I visited on a Sunday morning around 930 and while busy, we were seated pretty quickly. I found it awkward when we were asked how we could helped. Um... I'm here to eat. Table for two pls? You can enjoy good conversation. Although if you're like me and a little hard of hearing it may be a little loud through the chatter of others. read more

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Got the Japanese-American breakfast at Wayland Mill. Tamago, shokupan toast with jam, and teriyaki glazed Canadian bacon. The tamago was good. Soft, seasoned well, no complaints there. But the rest of the plate is stuff I could put together at home in 15 minutes. Toast with jam is toast with jam, even if the shokupan is from Saint Bread. The Canadian bacon was fine but the glaze was doing all the work. Easy parking and no wait, which counts for something in that area. The space is nice. I just wanted more from the food given the price. read more

The Wayland Mill - Japanese American breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Japanese Breakfast, 7 days a week, 3 minutes from U Wash with FREE parking and a view of Lake Union! Zara was new but we only knew because she told us, service was supreme anyway. Good company aside, we're here for the food... My first sample of banana milk - most delicious in a Mocha (chocolate-covered banana, anyone?!). Like dessert in a cup! More new new - enter the PLT: (Think BLT, but with thick-griddled porchetta) - snappy fresh arugula, roasted tomato, tangy yuzo kosho mayo on a spongy sesame focaccia - YUM! A big bite: The Breakfast Sando with marinated shiitake mushrooms - fluffy-as-clouds golden eggs atop TX-sized toasty bread with CHZ & YUM YUM sauce! It is!!! I'm loving this new idea of "yoshoku" (when Western food ideas are interpreted through a Japanese lens) - comfort food, reimagined. We had Fran's for dessert, but the sweets look similarly supreme! Indoor seating is light & bright, but there's plenty of space outdoors to entertain kiddos & doggos alike. read more

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Super brunch this morning. Sat outside which is full table service. Really great vibes, we were able to have our dog chill under the table. The bread here is amazing and what I came for, but the peanut butter pie and fruit salad stole the show. Definitely hopping place!!! read more

The Wayland Mill - Fruit salad, breakfast sandwich with Canadian bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

2026 Seattle. Japanese-American Brunch. (Highlight - Best) Biscuit & Miso-Chasu Gravy buttermilk biscuit, pork gravy & scallions Breakfast Sando toasted Saint Bread shokupan, tamago omelet, cheddar & yum yum sauce ADD SHAVED CANADIAN BACON (Should have added mushrooms) (Highlight) P-L-T sesame-scallion focaccia, chashu porchetta, arugula, tomato, yuzu kosho mayo Black Garlic Miso Soup Miso-Honey Corn Cookie shio miso, wildflower honey, milled sweet corn, heirloom hasa harina (Highlight) Peanut Butter Shoyu Icebox Pie black sesame-chocolate crust, crème fraîche whip, candied peanuts Shio Miso Caramel Mocha Coffee Overall, very good and unique stuff. "As good as it gets." read more

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I looooved the treats here! obsessed with the "Hojicha Canele" and get out of town with that incredible, masterpiece, "PEANUT BUTTER SHOYU ICEBOX PIE"! I will have dreams about this pie for as long, as I live. Perfection. It was worth the uber ride over from downtown Seattle. I was on a visit from NY and this was op top of my list. It did not disappoint. I am so used to waiting in line for places in NY. That I was here bright and early on a Wednesday. It's now closed on Mondays and Tuesdays due to slow business. It's heartbreaking how the times are creating such a struggle for small businesses. Definitely feel like we could all do our part to support the delicious dreams. You order at the counter. They give you a number and you find a spot to sit at. There's also water pitchers to snag. I loved all the high ceilings, the simplicity of the space and I like being able to see in the kitchen. It felt like home. I am also obsessed with Japan right now. I ordered the Japanese breakfast with my treats and a cappuccino. I loved the plates for everything. There was some whimsical art on the plates. The shittakes were well seasoned. The omlette was savory and filing. Loved the toast with the homemade jam. Perfect way to start my day. Hope it gets the support it needs in the community because I would love to return on my next visit! So many things going viral that to be a regular means even more to small businesses. read more

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Such a cute stop on the Burke Gilman Trail in the Wallingford neighborhood. I was able to park on the side of the road on the neighborhood side and walk directly across to the restaurant. Upon entrance, you can either check in with the staff to get sat down on a table inside or order at the counter and sit outside which I definitely recommend on a nice day. They give you a number and bring the food to you. I ordered the Japanese sandwich with onions/ Canadian bacon. My friend got the Japanese breakfast and for drinks got an iced latte and Yuzu lemonade. From the bakery case we got the amaretto-espresso canelé and strawberry ricotta cake. They put the baked goods on a little tray with napkins and utensils, and I just love that they use real dishes and silverware here which makes it feel like you're dining at someone's house and reduces waste. Everything from the baked goods to the main dishes and the drinks were well crafted and delicious. Definitely a fun twist that combine Japanese and American roots/flavors together. Great spot on a sunny Sunday afternoon or just wanting to relax and people watch. 10/10 will be back and recommend! read more

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The Wayland Mill is located in North Lake Union with street parking. During my visit during lunch on a weekday, it was pretty easy to find parking on the west side of the building. After you order at the front, then you find a table to get seated. Food gets served and they'll handle the busing afterwards. Staff were very friendly and there was interior and patio seating. I got the breakfast sando and added on shaved Canadian bacon. The whole sando was pretty solid. The tamale omelet was a think piece of fluffy egg and the bacon added a nice saltiness. The yum yum sauce was slightly sweet. Overall a very solid breakfast sando. My friend got the japanese-american breakfast and it was essentially a deconstructed breakfast sando. As for the drinks, I got the yuzu palmer and it was a nice twist and came unsweetened. My friend got the matcha with banana milk and unfortunately, the matcha wasn't that good - the quality wasn't that good and there wasn't enough match. The highlight of the whole meal was the biscuit and miso-chashu gravy. It was really unique and full of flavor. Overall, Wayland Mill was just okay but if I were to recommend anything or come back, I would say to get the biscuit and gravy dish. read more

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sadly, i was expecting so much more from this place. i came here with a friend who was really excited to try it. we both got the japanese breakfast, as it is the most popular dish. the vibes of the place were real nice. it is in a strange part of seattle, though -- it's a little west of u district towards fremont and ballard, and very, very close to northern lake union. it's difficult to get to if you aim to take public transportation there; i was living in u district at the time i went and i still found it tough! the service is good, you order at the register and they'll bring your food to you. the girl that took my order was very pleasant. onto the actual food: it was... fine. the japanese breakfast comes with jam on toast, a square omelette with chives, and saucy mushrooms. it was enjoyable, nothing tasted bad. very aesthetically pleasing, too. i just don't think it was worth $24 (and that *excludes* the hojicha latte, which i accidentally ordered hot instead of iced, lol. but that's on me)... this is a pretty simple meal to make, i could make it at home for much, much less than $24 -- and i have. my friend and i left feeling disappointed. i've seen this place lauded over and over on social media; however, i think between it being difficult to get to and the breakfast being extremely overpriced for what you get, i'm not sure i'll return. maybe i need to try it again on a different day. read more

Love this place for breakfast! I had the Breakfast Sando -- very delicious and flavorful and I would order again. They also have amazing baked goods options. The miso honey corn cookie is worth a try. The cookie was so soft with a stronger corn flavor and subtle umami undertones but not overpowering. I would come back again to try the other baked good options. This is a great brunch spot to go to with friends. Would recommend trying it out! read more

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I've been wanting to try Wayland Mill and finally did. TL;DR -- it's great! I took my brother for his birthday. The manager heard me wishing him a happy birthday and gave him a free pastry, on the house. What great service! The food was also really tasty, skillfully prepared, beautifully presented, and innovative. The indoor seating is nice, but the outdoor seating -- set among flowering landscaping -- felt really special. Also, the prices were very reasonable: $20 for their signature Japanese-American breakfast. What great spot. Check them out! read more

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Super cute brunch find on the Burke Gilman trail. I've been able to bike in a few times and love the bike parking options found nearby. There's a mix of indoor and outdoor seating available on any given early afternoon, and the service is great at giving you drinks early as you wait for your food. I've had the Japanese-American Breakfast, Breakfast sando, and some espresso tonics and have loved everything I've tried. My only major complaint is the how pricey the options are for the portion size: my go-to espresso tonic and breakfast sando come out to ~$24 which gets hard to justify outside a treat. For the high price you do get a great experience and high quality ingredients, perfect for a sunny day treat. read more

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The place is super cute. There are both indoor and outdoor seating. Two of us ordered: 1. Japanese breakfast with extra miso soup and tamago 2. Porchetta sando Both are very yummy. The tamago is a must try! Different than the sweet more spongy ones, this one is more savory and close to steamed egg texture. read more

The Wayland Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I always knew about this spot as a cafe, serving coffee and pastries in the daytime, but never thought they'd have a full dinner service in the evenings! I came by on a weeknight, and it was busy! Luckily we were able to get seated, but when we left, there were people waiting for tables. They see to serve Japanese western fusion small plates. We ordered the char siu porchetta, which was a large swirled piece of pork belly, with a spicy mustard sauce that we put on the side. We also ordered the meatloaf. They were both pleasant, with flavors I wasn't necessarily used to, but enjoyed. Definitely some unique flavors going on here. My favorite part has to be dessert. I begged to get two of the three items on the menu because they just sounded too delicious. I got the Tokyo Banana Tiramisu and the Rice Panna Cotta with Rhubarb and they were both phenomenal. Packed with flavor but not too sweet, and unique Asian flavors that I loved. Overall, I'm not sure I would eat dinner here again, but i would definitely come have some coffee or drinks, and a pastry (or two!) read more

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We visited The Wayland Mill, hoping to score some dessert after a tea tasting session nearby. Walking up to the restaurant at 11:45AM on a sunny Saturday morning, we were surprised to see a line of around twelve people outside the door and maybe six inside. The line was deceptively short - we thought it would take maybe 10-15 minutes max to get get our order in. Ten minutes later, the line was still the same length, minus one couple right in front of us who had given up due to the wait. In the end it took over 40 minutes before we got to the front. For less than 20 people in line. At a counter service place. The culprit? The cashier was missing for more than two thirds of our wait, taking multiple lengthy excursions, with one break lasting almost 15 minutes (yes, I timed it). We could see that the bottleneck in this establishment wasn't the kitchen nor the dine-in service or bussing. In fact, about a third of the indoor seats weren't even occupied, not to mention a completely empty outdoor dining area. Our first choice order, the Gohan Gooey Butter Cookie (I had just baked a gooey butter cake at home and wanted to compare) had the last piece taken by the party right ahead of us. Luckily our second and third choices were still in stock. Peanut Butter Shoyu Icebox Pie ($7.50) - The base starts with a somewhat crumbly mash of black sesame, Dutched cocoa and chocolate infused pie crust. It's nutty and chocolatey with an interesting savory and Oreo-like characteristic. It's pressed down well into crust format, so while crumbly upon eating, it stays together. The filling above is a light and creamy fluff that has an intense peanut flavor filled with soy umami. It's actually more savory and salty than it is sweet, which is very interesting in a dessert. The filling is then topped with an even lighter whip that gives a slight tang to cut through the richer custard underneath. Small pieces of candied peanuts are peppered in the cream. The melted sugar cements some of the peanuts together into larger chunks, but it never gets too sweet. (5/5) Yuzu Almond Cake ($7.50) - This cake starts with a really moist interior, almost like a quarter of the way to tres leches. It has almond frangipane actually baked inside with the rest of the cake batter, which really helps to accentuate the moistness and fluffiness, along with supercharging the almond flavors. The cake is topped with a fragrant citrus icing. It's not too sweet and has a distinct yuzu rind flavor. Then pieces of almond brittle are embedded atop. The brittle is salty and sticky. (4/5) I don't normally include service in my review ratings, but this place actively pissed me off. I am fine with waiting if the delay is due to seating or the kitchen is backed up. It's a totally different story when more than half of the seats, including both indoor and outdoor, are empty, but there's a large line out the door that never shrinks (it was still about the same length when we left). There is something seriously wrong with Wayland Mill's workflow. The food here is good, but there are plenty of places in Seattle that have food just as good without the issues. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms read more

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Came by on a weekend afternoon and about half the tables were filled. It's a chic spot where you order at the counter and they bring your food and drinks to your table. Parking was super easy on the side of the buliding. I ordered the Japanese-American breakfast, hojicha cannele, peanut butter icebox pie, and a hot hojicha. The breakfast portions were a bit small - the mushrooms were somewhere between ok to good and the bread and jam weren't mindblowing, but the egg's texture was fantastic and was seasoned super well. The cannele didn't really taste too strongly of hojicha but was a solid cannele, and the slice of pie was probably my favorite thing that I got - wonderful umami flavor, really yummy crust. I had an odd experience with ordering though - when I first tried to order the desserts, I was told that all desserts were out, so were just got food. But after 10-15min, another party came in and I saw that they had a cannele, so when I went up to ask about it, they suddenly had a few canneles and pies. Even if they reserve a portion of their dessert for the dinner service, I wish I'd been told that more desserts would become available if I waited 15min, because I had been considering leaving and coming back another time to try to pastries. Overall, felt a little pricey relative to the portion sizes, but the concept is unique and there are some hits for sure! read more

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I brought out of town guests here for my first visit. We waited in line. It was long but with good company, it flew by. You order at the counter and then sit with drinks and sweets. They bring out the main dishes to your table. They have an indoor dining room and once it warms up they have lots of space for outdoor dining. Everything I tasted was delicious. I'm still thinking about the shiitake mushrooms in my dish. It was worth the wait and hype. If you go on the weekend, I would just try to go when you have time to wait and won't be stressed in the line. read more

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I was excited to check out this newish cafe that I had heard rave reviews about. My friend and I stopped here on a Friday afternoon and had no problem getting a table. The pastry case looked very tempting, but I was in the mood for something savory. So I ordered the 3 dish option that comes with miso soup, pickled veg, and rice. It was presented very thoughtfully. The flavors were perfect and I really liked the butter in the rice! It was so soft and fluffy. I also had the seasoned fries which were so good. I highly recommend getting them and sharing! They were so crispy! Anyways, I can't wait to try this place again, especially for their sandwiches and hojicha drinks. read more

The Wayland Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

TLDR: very strong flavors (eg miso in miso caramel syrup and ginger in the porchetta sandwich). Came for breakfast on a Monday morning - wasn't very busy. Lots of seating and even standing room to enjoy a drink and go. I got a Hojicha latte with the miso caramel. Strong miso flavor at the end of the drink. Right amount of sweetness , for me, overall. Not a strong caramel flavor. The porchetta sandwich came with sautéed Chinese broccoli on a green onion focaccia. Overall, focaccia I could eat all day. The pork and the vegetables had a good textures dichotomy. However, there was a strong ginger flavor that overtook my taste buds, which made me not enjoy the sandwich in the end. I felt like I was chewing on full pieces of ginger. The Hojicha canelé was a perfect treat. Crunchy on the outside and spongey on the inside with the earthy and subtly sweet Hojicha was divine ! I would comeback just for those. Japanese breakfast quick overview: couldn't guess the jam flavor - slightly tart, great fluff and flavor on the tamago. Sweet mushrooms to bring together the sour jam and salty egg. read more

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Really liked the food. I wish we could have tried more things, but our stomachs have limits. The favorite was the peanutbutter miso icebox cake. The egg sando was surprisingly smoky and deep -- although I got the shiitake mushrooms as an add-on. I expected it to be light and sweet, like other egg sandos I had tried before. My husband got the ginger-y biscuits and gravy, which were delicious. I ordered the buttered rice out of curiosity, and, alas, it was just butter on rice, nothing surprising there. Service was good, and ambience was nice. A little busy when we went, but we ordered drinks at the cafe and sipped them while we waited, which was a nice option. read more

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This gem of a place is easy to miss, but please do not skip it. I was thrilled to finally visit as a longtime fan of Saint Bread, their sister restaurant, and knowing their standards, my expectations were high. From the moment we walked in, I was struck by how vast, open, and light the space is. It feels airy and inviting, making it an ideal spot to work for a while or meet up with friends without feeling cramped or rushed. It was pleasantly calm when we arrived, and I later learned it was because they were not offering the full menu that day, with the owner essentially running the entire operation solo. That alone made the experience even more impressive. We ordered one of every pastry to truly get the full experience, and wow. Every single item was thoughtful, delicious, and unexpectedly unique in its flavor profile. Nothing felt generic, in the best way. On top of the incredible food, chatting with the owner added such a personal and memorable touch to the visit. You can feel the care and intention behind this place, and I genuinely hope to see this new business thrive. I will absolutely be back to try their full menu next time. Top favorites: read more

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Casual chic. This place is a unique, Japanese-inspired brunch place. Everything is a simple, beautiful creation. Food was okay, ambience was bright and modern, and service was attentive and full of smiles. We got the Sansei "three things", Japanese-American breakfast, and the Porchetta Sando. All great, but wasn't quite full afterwards. The tamago omelette was so creamy and delicious, the toast was "meh" and the "bacon" was a tad dry. The sando was packed with flavor though! It had such bold flavors and was our favorite. Coffee was good and pastries were yummy. Food was just okay, but I would like to come back and try more pastries and some other menu items. read more

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Today 5/3/26 was a hot summer Sunday. I'm glad their outdoor patio at Wayland Mill was mostly shady to get relief from the hot sun we aren't used to and to also enjoy the refreshing cool fresh breeze. This is my first time eating here. I've visited Saint Bread many times and that is where Wayland gets their bread and they are also part of the Saint Bread ownership group. The food we tried today was very good-- Japanese fusion-- Asparagus galette, Saint Paul Sando (Egg Sandwich), seasoned fries with a side of curry dipping sauce, iced Americano, hot Americano, IPA (not pictured), and a basque-style cider. Everything tasted delicious! Our service was great, ambiance was nice. I would totally eat here again. *Special tip: Walk to the center of the building towards the back of the building for some outstanding panoramic views of Lake Union and the Space Needle in the distance! :-) read more

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This cafe and restaurant in North Lake Union was something I have been eyeing for a while now even though I only heard of it in passing a couple times. It's a small distance from Gas Works Park if you're driving, and back-angle parking is on the side of the building where this place is located. Otherwise, expect parking to be difficult as you're near dense residential areas. The bestie and I came here around 12pm on an unusually warm Sunday noon. Waiting in line was pretty confusing for us at first. At first, we weren't sure where the line started as there wasn't always staff up front giving us correspondence of any sort until after about 10 minutes of waiting in a line we weren't sure about, including the people directly in front of us. When staff finally did greet us, we were quoted a 35-45 minute wait with at least six parties of various sizes ahead of us, with a choice to get texted once a spot open us which I opted in. This wait ended up being about 20 minutes instead, and I heard later it was because most parties ahead of us actually gave up waiting... this kept being the thing and lines kept stretching out until about 1pm, when dine-in seating wasn't packed to the brim. Interior is clean overall with a ton of noise coming from the kitchen preparing food, and also patrons talking as well. There's a nice wooden feeling inside because of the walls and even the tables. Menu items consist of two prominent set meals, plates, baked goods, and many options for tea and coffee. Bestie and I both got their Japanese-American breakfast, though I got it with a side of seared marinated shiitake mushrooms and he got his with a teriyaki-glazed Canadian style bacon instead. He also got a London fog which I drank with him. The breakfast plate is a lot smaller than I imagined for $20 before tax. Besides the shiitake mushrooms, it comes with a tamago omelet and a shokupan toast with housemade jam. Mushrooms in general are not my favorite thing to have, and that started to be the case the more I ate. Initial thought for them was that the flavor masks that aftertaste of mushrooms I don't enjoy, and even has a smoky tone to it that I actually wanted more of. Tamago omelet had a much harder texture to it than what I expected, even though the aonori (a seaweed with a strong ocean taste) enhanced the taste so much. My bestie's Canadian style bacon was definitely the beter choice of the two choice sides as it had a much smokier taste and carried a savory flavor profile that separated it from the rest of the dish. The toast with jam was very standard for both of us. Overall though, we almost wished one of us got the sansai "three things" meal instead so we had more variety. London fog was standard, but came in piping hot. Nothing special about it but was refreshing and fits the brunch vibe here very well. The meal we had here wasn't anything too special but it was great to give it a try. We weren't too full from everything we had here but it works since other eateries and cafes are not too far via driving. Not likely I'd come back here, I'm not wanting to wait in a line where even those in front of me aren't sure what they're waiting for. read more

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This review is just for their to go pastry items. I'm just a big sweet tooth. I got there around lunch time during the weekend. It honestly took a while. I wasn't able to understand why until I got closer to order. Since there was a lot going on, the barista was also the only one in charge of togo orders. That would have been fine if it were a slower day but the line easily took at least 30 minutes. It got bad enough one point, I did see people look at the line and walk away. I felt they woefully understaffed in that respect. I ended up getting a slice of the peanut butter shoyu icebox pie, gohan gooey butter cookie, yuzu almond cake and a latte with their shio miso caramel syrup. When looking at their menu, I had been the most curious about the peanut butter pie. It's peanut buttery with a savory note. As expected from a place expecting Asian tastes, it's not too sweet. Despite that, it was sweeter than my latte. I don't think I have refined enough tastebuds to describe the latte. It was fine but not quite as sweet as I like my drinks. The yuzu cake was good it was a tad dry. I had it later at home and believe I nuked in the microwave. I enjoyed it more then. The cookie lived up to it's name of gooey. I was pleasantly surprised by how chewy it was given how thin it looked. It was also a decent amount sweeter than the pie. Overall, I don't think the desserts blew me away but I appreciated the twists on desserts. If I'm in the area, I might think of trying their savory offerings. read more

Can't believe ai haven't written a review for Wayland. One of my favorite spots as a Japanese American the food resonates with me. Familiar flavors and ingredients I grew up on. First visit was back in May. Have been back a couple pf time since before today's visit one for a pop up. I pretty much love every business Yasuaki the owner has been involved in but this is one of my favorites. Staff is always wonderful friendly and great customer service. Today Dad and I shared the Japanese American Breakfast and the PLT with an order of fries. had to bring dessert home their Shoyu Peanut Butter Pie shouldn't be missed. love the umami their sandwiches have. Some of the best baked goods with Japanese touches The space is beautiful with lots of natural light nice and open. Love how you can see the kitchen working. read more

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Cute cafe and brunch spot, with Japanese American fusion dishes. This spot is conveniently off the Burke Gilman trail. We got the Biscuit & Miso-Chasu Gravy, Saint Paul Sando, and slice of banana flavor cake. I liked the sando and biscuits and gravy - the flavors were nice and savory. The banana cake was good, but nothing too special. The food is good and presented well. I felt like the dishes were a little pricy given the portions, but this is a nice spot! read more

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Love this spot! Delicious food, pastries, and drinks! Indoor and plenty of outdoor seating which is perfect for babies, strollers and pups! Parking was easy to find. We parked on the street. We ordered at the register and they gave us a number and brought the food out to us We got the Japanese set with the egg, toast, and mushrooms/ham and it was delicious! Matcha was on point and the canelle and special banana cake was so good! 10/10 will be back again! read more

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Solid place for coffee, desserts/baked goods, and breakfast. Sandwich was okay to me. Star of the show was the peanut butter icebox pie! Need to try. When I was there during late breakfast, a lot of their dessert items were sold out. Service was great; my server was very kind, thorough, and accommodating. For the ambiance, there was Japanese pop (?) music playing in the background. Not too loud, so everyone can converse. Nice decorated and large windows so light can come through. Outdoor seating available. read more

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If I didn't live so far away I would come here allll the time. Maybe it's a blessing for my wallet and a curse for my tummy! Food & drink: (4/5) My partner took me here for my birthday brunch and I can confidently say there's truly nothing else like this around. We got the Saint Paul sando, Japanese-American breakfast with bacon, a hojicha canele, and a yuzu palmer. My partner's favorite was the tamago from the breakfast set. It was light, creamy, and almost custardy in texture. SO good and satisfying. My favorite was the Saint Paul sando, especially because of the sauce which was sort of mustardy. My partner hates mustard so this was an unfortunate miss for him. The jam on the shokupan wasn't my favorite since it was more tart than sweet, but I'm still glad to have tried it. The fruit salad was super refreshing and I was so glad to see fruits other than the typical grape and melon. Ours had persimmon, pear, and apple. Lastly, I LOVED the hojicha canele. The outside has such a delicate crisp with a creamy inside that sort of tastes like an earthier creme brulee. Service: (5/5) Not only is the interior absolutely beautiful and made with intention, but the staff fit in it perfectly. I'm not sure how else to say it, but everything here just works like a well oiled machine. read more

The Wayland Mill - Saint Paul Sando, Fruit Salad, Hojicha Canele, Japanese-American Breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We went here for brunch and loved it so much! We were seated pretty quickly once we put our name down and everyone was so friendly! We got one of the sandos and set meals and they were both so delicious! Especially the eggs, they were so fluffy and delicious! I loved how the one in the Japanese American breakfast were so soft on the inside but a bit charred on the outside with furikake, absolutely delicious!!! I didn't think I'd like it as much as I did! I want to go back and try all of the dishes! The vibes inside were also really cute and the dish ware they used were so perfect! read more

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I made a spontaneous late afternoon visit back on 6/7/25. Even lucked out with an angled, shaded parking spot! Northlake sure is evolving and this new development, Northlake Commons is a prime example. It has historical significance as a former mill location and adjacent to Dunn Lumber. The Wayland Mill is its first tenant and well situated to UW Seattle campus, Gasworks Park, UDistrict/Wallingford/Fremont neighborhoods via the Burke Gilman Trail. Pretty much business ventures Yasuaki Saito is involved in are successful, examples include The London Plane (sadly closed), Post Alley Pizza, Saint Bread, Tivoli, and now The Wayland Mill. Of course as expected, there was a line as I approached the entrance. There's both outdoor courtyard seating and indoor seating available onsite. I really enjoyed the interior with various focal points and abundant natural light. Yasuaki Saito was at the front counter during my visit. But because it was late in the day, the pastry case was wiped out, except for two Neri Goma cookies. I decided to try one and have a refreshing iced Yuzu Palmer. Both were excellent. I need to return and try more of the pastry case specialties (collaboration with Chef Ellary), as well as, other intriguing menu items and linger awhile. I definitely enjoyed my 45 minutes onsite. Be sure to checkout The Wayland Mill while in the Northlake area! read more

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Had a very nice breakfast here with friends we all ended up getting biscuits and gravy, which was a little heavy on the salt but not unbearable. We also ordered some pie to share and French fries. It all tasted good and service was very friendly. They do pack the tables in so it was a little hard to hear at times. Overall would recommend. read more

The Wayland Mill - Bloody Mary - fries - biscuits and gravy. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Definitely recommend checking out The Wayland Mill, and can't wait to go back to try all their other things. For food, we had the Biscuit & Miso-Chashu Gravy, the Saint Paul Sando, a banana cake slice and a latte. The coffee was standard, but hit the spot. The sandwich was huge, filling and the egg was delicious. The biscuits and gravy hit the spot and was the most memorable, because it reminded me of Arroz Caldo (a filipino rich porridge). The banana cake was the perfect desert (and yes it was breakfast, but it was too good to pass up). The service was fast and friendly, but you walk-up and order at the counter and they'll bring the food out to you. The ambience was extremely casual, lots of seating and easy parking close by. read more

The Wayland Mill - Biscuit and gravy, banana cake and egg sandwich! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My friend and I went to check out Wayland Mill. I was wondering what is it like since I passed by while on a run. The inside is spacious and it has a nice calm ambiance. Coffee was good but key lime pie was just ok. They say sudachi is the next big thing but I thought adding it to key lime pie didn't really change anything. The sugared ooba/shiso was intriguing though. Service was great! My friend got the omelette but just that by itself seemed a little sad -- technically it's a slab of tamagoyaki. Looking forward to what other items they're planning! read more

The Wayland Mill - Key lime pie and iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food - got the biscuits & gravy and it reminded me of arroz caldo (if you are filipino you know) i could eat it that without the biscuits but kind of nice to add if you are especially hungry. also got the egg sammy which was huge. and a tokyo banana cake. we could not finish it all and ended up taking the cake home. and somehow it was even better after sitting in the fridge for a day. so many other things i would come back to try. service - friendly and helpful. ambiance - family & dog friendly. good amount of seats outside and a few indoors. cute area lots of runners and bikers. chill & laid back vibes. read more

The Wayland Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I tried a variety of dishes during my visits and most of them were delicious. Personally, I enjoyed the food here more than Saint Bread. I love the simplicity yet unique blend of flavors in their dishes. The biscuit and gravy were delicious, especially the miso gravy. The eggs were light in texture but thick in size. The pies were delicious. If you order the key lime pie with shiso, you have to enjoy them together. Without the sugared shiso, it is just an ordinary key lime pie. The peanut toffee pie was rich but not overwhelmingly sweet. I didn't enjoy the Canadian bacon, which was thick and too salty for my taste. The karaage also didn't stand out. The buffalo flavor was standard. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of tables. You order at the counter, then seat yourself. The staff brings the food to your table, but everything else is self-service. read more

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A new restaurant with a modern vibe mixing American and Japanese influences. The service was good (actually, when we visited there were more employees than customers, but I'm sure that will change in time). The ginger scallion scone (with pepper and bacon) was delightful - I'll be going back for more. The Japanese-American breakfast was an interesting experiment, but it didn't wow me -- the egg/omelette is done in traditional Japanese style - full of air, wonderfully presented, and lacking in both texture and flavor. The shiitake mushrooms were all about soy sauce -- too salty, and too much soy -- the mushroom flavor was drowned out. This is a new place -- I'm sure that they'll work out the kinks, and modify the offerings based on what sells or inspires. For now, consider it a work in progress. Located near Dunn Lumber, it's an odd place for a restaurant -- with very limited parking - and more at a distance of a block or two. I wish them well - it's an interesting concept -- for now, we'll have to see how it turns out. All that said, it's definitely worth a trip for the ginger scallion scones! read more

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