What a nice surprise! We had an appointment a few blocks away and were craving a late breakfast. We were so glad that we gave Totem Family Dining a try. Service with a smile and we were seated immediately in a restaurant that was 95% full. The menu is better than the standard breakfast fare and has some specialties mixed in. I had the malted waffle with sausage and my wife the stuffed French toast with bacon. Both were very good. I saw biscuits going to other tables that were the size of a softball. Some covered with gravy and heaping plates that looked awesome. Prices are very fair and portions are generous. That bacon was thick cut, cooked to perfection and tasted custom smoked. We will definitely be back as this is our new favorite when in Everett read more

See all

Have driven past this place many, many times over the years. Never went it. Glad we did today. Clean and comfy. Classic (some would say dated) interior that is comfy, inviting, and pleasant. Well-executed diner food with a good-sized menu. This is what a diner should be. read more

See all

Food: the bacon was excellent and the sourdough toast was very good. The stuffed French toast was lackluster thanks to their choice of bread. The corned beef hash was okay. They claim it's the best in the west. Two places that serve corned beef hash that is lightyears better: Pancake Chef in SeaTac and Meridian Cafe in Puyallup. Service: speedy from beginning to end Ambiance: comfortable booths, clean read more

Totem Family Dining - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Everett, Washington

Monday morning and very busy. Servers friendly and efficient. Eggs Benedict truly amazing. Bacon sorry no photo was thick and perfectly cooked. Sub fruit vs hash browns. When time permits we'll be back read more

See all

We came around 10:40 am on a Friday for brunch. There was a line, and people kept coming in after us, which shows how popular the place is! The staff was friendly and courteous, and the meal portions were generous. We enjoyed the #35 Chicken Fried Steak Barge and the Stuffed French Toast very much. The facility was clean and nicely decorated with a holiday vibe. Parking was easy, as there was a small parking lot in the front. read more

See all

In short Basic diner in every way but you might be surprised at just how good the food is--and the whole place, really. In long It's been here for decades, and it's been a couple decades I've been meaning to get in here to try it. I've gotten here a few times and seen massive lines, so it's not like I've made ZERO effort...they just get SO busy. Finally made it in at 10:30 on a cold and gray October Thursday, and still had to wait a minute or two for our table. They're so friendly and cheerful, though, and absolutely always in motion doing something. This is the kind of place that almost seems like it has been open 24 hours for 50 years or something. Partly because the activity just never stops, and partly because it seems like maybe it's been a while since they put in new furniture. They have some hand-made benches covered with, you guessed it, totems, in a vaguely Coast Salish style. Respectful enough, and not really trying to use the iconography for profit. It's just kinda some of the decor. The people here are incredibly warm and gracious. We saw a server lean over to hug a guest who hadn't been in in a while, while on the other side of our table a guest was asking our server where he had been before he moved back here. He took the time to tell her his story even though his section was full. Then the server who hugged somebody was walking arm in arm with an older guest to steady her while she got her to her table. Man, oh, man, do we need more of this everywhere these days. But the food. You get two laminated menus. The all-the-time stuff is all appetizing, with many of the dishes you see mentioned most often as favorites. We both got specials--the bennie had brie and prosciutto. This is a place that might make fun of those things as pretentious ingredients, but here they use them and use them very well. it's a rich but well-balanced bennie with awesome muffin and hash browns along with it. The Totem Hash is a legit corned beef hash with tons of veg in it. I could actually go a little meatier with it but I still ate until I felt beached. That was definitely *before* I finished the plate. Between us we ate maybe 1.2 plates of food (out of 2). The biscuit is killer--tons of flavor and aroma, big, soft, chewy. Great with little bites of hash and bennie. They do so many extra little things here. Scratch soups, scratch freezer jam. You really feel like you're in somebody's home, especially when you add in how warm and welcoming the staff is. Prices are great even before you get to the portions. Once you factor in the knowledge that you can feed 2 people with most of the single dishes here, the prices are insanely good. So many things have to go just right to make a place this great, and we need places this great all over the place. I wish we had 100 more Totems, but I surely do appreciate how lucky we are to have the one. read more

Totem Family Dining - Hash! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Everett, Washington

This has got that old school diner vibe, you could almost imagine Flo and Mel in the background. The food is really tasty and hot when it comes out of the kitchen. The customer service is quick and the wait staff are very kind. Will come back. read more

See all

Father's Day at the Totem. Very busy but the staff is good at keeping everything moving. They even had a special for the weekend. I normally don't give the highest star rating for anything because that doesn't leave room for improvement no matter how small. Today was an exception because of the herculean effort from the staff. read more

Found this place before our hike and it's freaking amazing! So many options in the menu! Highly recommend read more

Totem Family Dining - Veggie omelet with home fries on and a basic breakfast. Chef kiss - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Everett, Washington

Looking for people with big appetites. It's an Old Style Dinner Ambiance is perfect on Sunday morning anIncredible place! The menu option is fantastic. Families waitresses are friendly and focused on quick fast, they kept my beverages fresh. This place is popular locally. They serve big portions and on the menu is corned beef hash options home made/ canned, potatoes O'brian/ hash brown. Cinnamon rolls are wonderful and a meal. Food is hot! I read more

Totem Family Dining - Eggs Benedict with potatoe O'briens - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Everett, Washington

I feel like I should just keep this place a secret. Good food, good service. Those two seem to be hard to find these days.

Always an excellent meal and service. Never miss the best Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast in town.

Cozy family diner. Really wish we had more of these around. People knew each other in the neighborhood, were happy and just there for quality time. Food portions were crazy large and great! Service and operation were smooth. Super friendly and they had people in and out quickly even though the line seemed so long. read more

See all

Food was hot. Fresh. & good. $75 for 2 with tip. Getting expensive to eat out for breakfast. read more

Totem Family Dining - Ham & cheese & toast & coffee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Everett, Washington

Everything is perfect and comfortable. The tables are further enough apart or you're not bumping into each other. This place is very popular with the locals. There are foods are huge portions and unforgettable, amazing prices too. Employees are professional and fun and easy to talk to and hard workers. read more

This place is so cute ! Fun staff and they are busy! But their breakfast is great and it is a ton of food so bring your appetite and a box to carry it home lol ! It is a great place for breakfast read more

We left Everett for Seatac on a Saturday so there was aa bit of a wait to get a table but nothing unbearable. The parking lot gets packed and I felt guilty parking in front of someone's house but what can you do? Prices are about what you expect, around $20 - 25 per person after you add tip and tax. The menu is huge and the portions are fairly generous considering the price of food in 2025. The pics kind of speak for themselves. It's solid, hearty food and we enjoyed ourselves considering I hadn't seen my cousin for years, it was just nice to sit down to a nice breakfast and hang out with him. read more

See all

Visited Totem with my sister earlier & I'm already planning to return tomorrow lol. I loved looking around the interior at the classic antique decor & old school diner seating. It's such a vibe & a place I think everyone should come to at least once. Our server was Sonny, which is such a fitting name for him given his disposition and level of service. My sister ordered a JR breakfast which comes with one pancake, bacon, scrambled eggs and cheese. I had the #15 and opted for sausage links, O'Brien potatoes, an English muffin and scrambled eggs with cheese. For drinks we had their coffee and green tea. Everything was good, serving just enough food portion wise & was well seasoned. Pricing is also fairly low compared to other breakfast/brunch spots I've reviewed. If you happen to find yourself on this part of town give them a try! read more

See all

Totem has a lot of options. We went with the typical breakfast of pancakes and eggs. Everything tasted great! The service was nice and speedy. read more

See all

I have driven past this landmark for decades but had never visited until my son recommended that we meet there for breakfast. We had to wait quite a while for a seat, which was a good indicator that we were in for a good meal. The interior was nothing to write home about but every plate that was carried past us was huge and very appealing. The staff, although swamped, were friendly and attentive. Our meals were every bit as good as we expected. The only thing I didn't care for was the open atmosphere with no privacy or sound barrier between booths. That will not stop me from returning, however. Everything else was great! read more

Sunny our waiter was absolutely wonderful. Our food was delicious. The chili was great. The mood and the restaurant is great. They have absolutely wonderful employees. Their store is clean and wonderful. Try this place. She'll love it. read more

See all

The food is great. A true hidden gem in Everett WA. The service is impeccable and the ambience is awesome. I highly recommend this place for a tasty breakfast/brunch. read more

See all

We've been going here for years. Love the place. Great food, really nice staff, excellent service. And very large waffles. read more

The service here has always been fantastic the three times we have been. The milkshake and burgers are fantastic. I am giving it a 3 star review this time only because I felt the chicken tenders, fish and chips could be better. They tasted almost burnt and the breading on the chicken was a little strange. The prices for an omelette also seemed a bit steep. $14 for a basic and $2.25 per topping is crazy! Spending $27 for an omelette is insane! I would go back but definitely for the burger and shake. read more

Local spot. Had lots of people but didnt have to wait. Mom and pop for sure. Portions are large and the staff was extremely friendly. Food was delicious and came out fast. Feels like moms kitchen. read more

See all

Super popular breakfast spot in the area. The wait was about 45 minutes on a Saturday morning with a very small waiting area with little seating. When we finally sat, our waitress was so sweet and patient despite how many tables she was serving. This is your classic diner spot, great breakfast comfort food with decent prices. What sets it apart is their huge portions. Definitely will go back when I'm in the area! read more

We decided to go to Totem Family Diner this morning for breakfast, we haven't been there in 10 years. Quick and friendly service, small cute and homey feel restaurant. The portions are large come hungry or share a meal!! My bf started with a bowl or claim chowder and hot chocolate!!! Yes you read that right!! lol The claim chowder was thick and delicious! This morning I ordered The Bacon Explosion, this pin wheel of sausage and bacon was heaven! I wasn't impressed with the O'Brien potato's not much of a fan of thicker cut potatoes, but they were flavorful!! My bf ordered Country Fried Steak Barge with a side of bacon!! The steak was super thick which required extra chewing. Gravy was thick and covered the meal. They have a wide variety of items on their menu, everyone will definitely find something!! read more

See all

Went to Totem this past Tuesday with a couple of friends that g to lunch with me on a regular basis. One had a BLT; one had a waffle breakfast plate; I had a grilled ham and cheese sandwich with Obrien potatoes which are an option for a small additional cost. All servings are extremely generous and delicious. the service is always attentive to check on needs and the food. I recommend this place to all. One sad draw back is the hours they close at 2 because they would not be able to make it otherwise read more

Party of 7 (2 kids) Thought we could have to be out on a waiting list but got seated right away. Love the mom & pop feel! Lobby was clean. Small'ish lobby booths/tables and chairs. Great friendly staff! Our waiter did great! (sunny) Knowledgeable About large menu & provided suggestions. Food came out in a timely matter! Portions ARE BIG! Come hungry. Definitely Coming back! Ohh and it's affordable! Try the biscuits & gravy! read more

Totem Family Dining - Family of 7! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Everett, Washington

Ordered the Monte Cristo sandwich, my favorite thing and not easy to find these days. Although the sandwich did contain turkey, ham, and cheese and the outer layers of bread appeared to have been fried, the entire sandwich wasn't dipped in egg mixture first, so it was quite dry and only about lukewarm. The cheese was barely melted, and the ham and turkey (which appeared to be the paper-thin-sliced kind you can buy prepackaged at any grocery store) were very dry so the sandwich had to be toothpicked to stay together. There was none of the soft moistness that defines a Monte Cristo. Instead of a little cup of jam for dipping they give you a few of the tiny restaurant packages that usually come with an order of toast, not very plentiful and those containers are too tiny to dip anything in. Lastly, after plating the sandwich they dumped a load of french fries over it--not next to it--so many that I couldn't get to the sandwich (let alone try to eat it with a knife and fork) without creating an avalanche of fries off the plate and onto the table. Lastly, I ordered a couple of items to take home for my husband, who was unable to join us, but when our waitress brought the check it turned out she had forgotten to put in the order for the takeout items. There was quite a crowd lined up right behind our table waiting for seats at that point, so we left without the takeout order. The folks in our party who ordered breakfast-specific items seemed happy with their food, and it did look great. Breakfast is clearly the Totem's forte, so if I ever go back I'll stick with standard breakfast food. This isn't the place to go for a good Monte Cristo! read more

A little bit of a wait for a Saturday which was expected. On the weekends, this is a very busy place. But worth the wait, I had the monster, which was biscuits and gravy hash Browns and over easy eggs. I did ask for my bacon to be a little bit extra crispyAnd it came out perfect. Huge portion as well, my husband had the club and what we always look for is somebody asking what type of bread in which the waitress did so we knew we were getting a nice sandwich. My husband usually doesn't eat all his sandwich, but it was so good. He ate it all up. If you are not worried about waiting a little bit and being seated in a nice open area. This is the place for you. Nothing like a classic diner feel read more

Old school family restaurant serving the largest servings I have ever seen. Food was excellent; service just as good. I see how they've been in business since 1953. Packed but we were seated and served fast. Perfect stop on way to BC. read more

We came across this awesome dinner when we vacationed in the area about 5yrs ago. Now that we live in the Seattle area we returned. Oh baby, I am glad it was still here and still great. Let me tell you, if you do not get here before they open you will have a wait even if it is 7:10am. They fill up fast! The food is just as we remembered it and it is very good. Breakfast was perfect and the food seasoned perfectly. The service was impeccable and there were only two (2) servers on duty for the whole place but you could not tell it. They kept everything running like a fine tuned Swiss Watch. This place rocks for any meal and we will return again, and again. Even though we live about an hour away it is still worth the drive. The bonus at Totem, is the sign outside as they are awesome, and extremely funny, and worth reading and seeing the ones posted on Yelp. Go, read, and enjoy a great meal! read more

Classic 70's diner atmosphere it was welcoming and cozy. Full of regular customers. The restaurant was super busy. The service was great. The food was good. I appreciated they sat us near the back by the restrooms since my husband is disabled. read more

See all

Busy, diner on the smaller side but turnover is fairly fast so I got a seat fairly quickly. This is my second time here. I had the Reuben last time and it was small but tasty...probably cause it was grilled with butter. I got breakfast this time and had #11-chicken fried steak with crispy potatoes and scramble eggs. It was a lot of food and pretty good. Bacon was on point and the gravy was good. I did bring about 1/2 of the steak and potatoes back as leftovers. read more

Totem Family Dining - Chicken Fried Steak with side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Everett, Washington

See all

I've ordered take out a few times and the food is great. Today we came in to dine in on a Sunday. The expected wait time is around 30-40 mins and we were fine with it since it was Sunday morning. I were seated in about 20 mins and the food is fantastic. The Cuban sandwich is so yummy and portion is so big that I boxed half of the sandwich home. The service was pretty good too. We'd come back on weekends for the fantastic food. read more

Totem Family Dining - Cuban sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Everett, Washington

See all

Friendly quick service. My meat waffle with bacon was delicious. The portions are large and sharable. This is where the locals come.

A great local diner to fit all your diner needs! This was a super cute stop on the way home from a cold hike - it warmed our bodies and hearts :) We started with a hot chocolate because we were so cold. I definitely haven't had a hot chocolate with so much whipped cream before!!! As we were getting served (after ordering), they came out with a HUGE cinnamon roll that the other table ordered - it looked absolutely delectable. But anyways, on the same note, our food came in a huge portion; it was so much more than we expected. Of all the things, what stood out to me was the omelette. While it was a simple cheese omelette, I can't even describe how cheesy it was. The cheese pull was one I've never experienced before! definitely would recommend their omelettes :) The staff was super welcoming and warm (there's no other way to explain it), they were just so friendly. It's your typical local vibes and great company! I would definitely come here again! Would recommend if you're coming back to Seattle from a hike up north, or just passing by Everett! read more

See all

Truly the best pancakes I have ever had. Not sure what their recipe is but don't change it. Fantastic!!!

Totem is definitely a local staple. Not somewhere you should eat at too often if you value blood moving unrestricted through your veins but still great. Place is cute and always has fun notes on the sign outside. The food is good, nothing different than any other decent diner but my big issue is how oily everything is. Even toast without butter is so oily. Coffee is legit best diner coffee I've ever had. That being said, the reason this place is 4 stars and not 3 is the service. I have never had a bad dining experience here. If I was rating on service alone it would be a perfect 5. read more