My new favorite brunch spot in Seattle! My husband and I went here on a Sunday morning. While there were quite a few folks waiting for a table outside, all of us got seated in about 10 minutes. They have a clipboard outside with names/party sizes so you can see where you are in line. Once seated at the counter, our server was quick to take our orders. Prices are decent and reasonable in my mind, especially given the amounts of food. I could not finish my freagy greagy omelet, which was absolutely delicious! My husband enjoyed his Greek hash as well. Great warm and cozy diner vibes - a real greasy spoon. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Freagy Greegy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

quite a unique meal this was really two separate parts the first was an interesting combination it was a bed of english muffins, which had smoked pork and bacon on top, and which then had poached eggs on top, and everything was topped with chipotle hollandaise as for the first part, the main part of the meal was the smoked pork / bacon, so I'll start there I'm not the biggest fan of smoked/pulled pork in general, so I didn't enjoy this as I might have another meat, but what I did really appreciate was how well everything was cooked There was a certain density to the pork that I really liked - where pulling the pork apart with a fork and knife took some effort - it didn't easily pull apart I also really liked the crispy exterior The second part was the poached eggs. Similar to the pork, I typically don't like poached eggs that much - and I thought they were fine here I did enjoy the way these combined with the pork, however The hollandaise sauce was good but a) there was no hint of chipotle at all and b) I didn't feel like it was as creamy as it could be. It added a nice sweeter taste but I thought it could've been better - maybe the weakest part of the meal The most underrated part of the main section was the english muffins. These were beautiful on the outside, and each bite was dense and chewy. Normally, that's not a good thing, but it worked so well here. Having the rest of the main meal sit on this was a great idea - as it provided a great gravity to everything. Eating these was my most enjoyable part of the main section I can't go this long without talking about the second part of this overall dish - which were the hash browns This is what really takes this this from average to quite good There's a beautiful, crispy, golden brown covering on the outside that tastes so good - and the inside is unbelievably soft - I haven't had hash browns this soft before. This contrast between the outside and inside is quite fantastic. The other great thing is the serving size - nearly the entire plate is filled with this delicious side. This was the real star of the show For the price (about 20 dollars) I thought this was quite filling as well read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Pinata Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good breakfast option in the U district if you're looking for large portions and a sit down meal. I have been here twice and waitstaff is not overly friendly but gets the job done (refills of water, checks on you). One thing that could be improved is cleanliness as I watched one waitress almost put her finger on my omelette. Watching the waitresses work I definitely recommend they wash their hands more instead of doing things that could risk cross contamination and is not food safe. They get busy here but in the food industry you should never be too busy to not wash your hands or not practice safe food handling. Watching the cooks work though was awesome. They work hard and take pride in their work which is always awesome to see. For the food I definitely recommend an omelette as they have plenty of options (vegetarian friendly) and the portions are large! The food can be a bit greasy though. Food is good but it's mid being honest as nothing blows me away. I do enjoy the menu has plenty of options and is more traditional but also has options like Chinese pancake and Greek sausage which is nice. The restaurant looks clean, bathrooms are clean, and the restaurant is very spacious and bright. Great place to stop for breakfast with friends or after a night out or if you're looking for those large portions. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Menu is large - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I had a great experience grabbing breakfast on a weekday morning. The server was friendly and attentive. The Greek sausage is super tasty and good came out quickly. I'd recommend for breakfast if you're near campus. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Three Greek Sausage with Two Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Greek American diner around the UDistrict area. Parking is available in a lot but is very limited, though there is decent number of free street parking. I went here for a brunch on Friday and it was not busy. They open really early also, and apparently allow people to chill before the kitchen opens for some coffee as they wish, which is nice. I got the Greek Hobo which is one of Guy Fieri's favorites. It's good but a little pricey at $19.50, but large portions. The typical American style diner that is large portions for high prices, thereby limiting the amount of variety you can get. The dish comes with choice of toast so I got wheat, and they slab on a good amount of butter on it. The dish had Greek sausage which is a beef sausage, egg, hash browns, and feta, all of which mixed together well. I'd have loved if the hash browns were crispier but otherwise, decent dish that emphasizes more in quantity than quality. The portion is huge that I did not feel the need to eat another meal after consuming 2/3rd of the dish. I took the rest for leftovers which reheated up well. Service is okay. For an American diner, I expected more prompt water refills and checking up if I needed anything. There are some people that bus the tables better but the waitress assigned to my table was fairly absent during the dining experience. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - The hash browns - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Overall, I'd say it is a 3.5/5. For Seattle it is a smaller, more affordable breakfast location. The food is good, I got a more traditional breakfast and it was decent. The ham was very fatty and greasy and the bread is just toast from a vendor, not homemade unfortunately. They have more options on the menu that are more "exotic", if you would so it really depends on what you order. The service isn't great, my water got refilled maybe once so after having waited to be seated it was nothing special. The restaurant itself is sort of compact however, they seem to seat a lot of people. The prices are good, the food is decent, the service is not great so, I probably wouldn't return. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Outside waiting area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I really like this cafe. It's nostalgic of old diners and family ran businesses. The house made sausage is delicious and it is filled with flavor and spices. It's grilled right on the griddle and you don't get any strange tastes of Jimmy Dean or pork substitutes. It's hearty and lean. I tried the Benedict's, Greek omelette and the Denver. All are excellent and you can taste the balance between traditional American flavors and Greek influences in the food. I would share its love in the food. The service is really good and it's a great place to take kids as there a corner with cars and toys. Ambiance is very Seattle, blue collar, fisherman, and slightly industrial. No frills, just good food. One of my favorite cafe's in Seattle and totally worth the Guy Fieri hype. There's a video of Voula's pre Guy Fieri on YouTube. I checked it out and it's really nice. read more

Voula's thoughtful staff & kind loyal patrons are great! Voula's went out of their way to make my Greek Hobo delivery (w/ added cheddar cheese, sour cream & sourdough - a friend suggested yrs ago) is so good. The effort deserved praise...not that Voula's needs it. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Greek Hobo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The service was pretty speedy for as busy as it was! The food was good and is very generously portioned too. We had to take it to go. Also an unexpected delight was the fact that you can sub vegan sausage for any dish. The ambiance is kind of what you'd expect from an older diner. The tables are small and somewhat crowded into the T shaped layout with the kitchen in the middle of it all. Would definitely recommend trying the Guy Fieri recommended items and either coming hungry or knowing you'll be taking left overs. Also to be clear there's no outdoor seating anymore - just indoors. read more

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Voula's café feels straight out of a hallmark movie with the kindest servers, cutest retro decor, and yummy diner style food. I came to Voulas because my friend recommended me and it did not disappoint. I came around 9 am and the service was pretty speedy and even more importantly the waitress was so kind and helpful. She came to ask if we needed anything multiple times. I got the naked hobo and it was pretty yummy. I would say definitely get the house made hot sauce with anything you order because I added that on top and the flavors were automatically enhanced. I think this order would be perfect if I added avocado and more veggies to it but honestly it's such comfort food that it was amazing anyways. I would definitely try Voulas out on a rainy day or whenever your in the mood for some solid classics! read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Naked Hobo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I enjoyed the grilled chicken sandwich but didn't care for the homemade potato salad. Others had biscuits and gravy. The eggs were good but the gravy was bland. The fries tasted like they were cooked in maple syrup. The waitress was helpful and efficient with our service. Another positive is that Voula's is a dog friendly cafe. read more

This place freakin rocks. The type of nostalgic breakfast place that I hope never goes extinct. Good service, better food and enormous portions. Absolutely breakfast staple. Can't think of many local places that rival these guys. read more

Let's face it; in Seattle the REAL diners, the traditional diners, are a vanishing breed. Within the city limits, you can probably count the true 'traditional' diners on the fingers of one hand. There are plenty of restaurants that call themselves diners, but let's be brutally honest: they're doing Diner Cosplay. These places are staffed with insufferably ironic, '2Cool4U' hipsters, and the dishes are cutesy 'interpretations' of classic diner fare which are too clever for their own good. And of course, you pay a premium to live in these 'Diner Cosplay Fantasies', as they are usually found in hipster neighborhoods like Wallingford, Queen Anne, Eastlake, etc. So where do you find the last of the True Diners? Go to where people actually work with their hands for a living (and I don't mean tapping on a keyboard). Head for the waterfront. In West Seattle, the Chelan Cafe is the place to be. In the U-District, which shares space with a LOT of maritime businesses along the shores of Lake Union, it's Voula's or nothing. THE ROSES: The first thing that strikes you is realizing Voula's actually LOOKS like what you expect a diner to look like: well loved furniture, counter dining. The kitchen and griddle are right there, across from the counter! The menu is nothing but traditional diner fare (some dishes have Greek twists, butt that's not unheard of). The staff is efficient and friendly; not a hipster to be seen. All the dishes are executed perfectly, and there are some real treats, like real old-fashioned malts! THE THORNS: It's Seattle; parking can sometimes be an issue. Voula's is also a strictly 'breakfast and lunch' joint. THE VERDICT: The authentic diner is a vanishing breed in Seattle, but happily Voula's bucks the trend. For an honest meal served by genuine people, this is the place to go! Enthusiastically recommend; get in here!!! read more

Eating here made me feel like I was in a diner from Twilight. I'm not even kidding, I heard the waitress ask someone if they wanted their usual! It was very welcoming and overall super yummy too. The portions are really big and I ended up having lots of leftovers. I ordered the biscuits, hashbrowns, pancakes, and greek yogurt with walnuts and honey. Although this was split between two people, we were so full. My favorite was probably the yogurt bowl. It was one of the best I've had. I can see why Guy Fieri took a visit here, it's a very old-timey and delicious spot. read more

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Ordered from this cafe since our first choice didn't work out and i'm glad we did! This was our first time trying a greek cafe and I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the salmon worked nicely with the eggs (though I didn't expect it would be scrambled together) and wasn't fishy at all. My friends thought their omelettes were great. I didn't love how the pork in the benedict was sliced (texture similar to turkey) but it was fine, and the sauce was delicious. My only complaint is that the hash browns were unseasoned, and didn't even have salt or pepper, so some sort of sauce/condiment is definitely necessary. Overall, the food is a great price for the huge portions and I would definitely come back! Note: we ordered for takeout and the wait was around 10 minutes, which is really fast! read more

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I had breakfast here several years ago and had forgotten how to get here. Happily, I was able to find them this morning and ordered Billy's biscuits along with a side of bacon. Perfection. The gravy was nice and thick. The biscuits were soft and eggs cooked just right with some cheese on top along with hashbrowns. Will come back. Service with a smile from Alicia E and short wait for food. Ambience is typical diner-type experience. No thrills, just good food. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Receipt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This was my second trip in less than two weeks, so I could get the Freagy Greegy. The good and the bad: Once I find something I like about a place, that ends up being my go to dish. In this case, it's the Freagy Greegy omelette that comes with Greek sausage, red onions, spinach and feta. The bad would be the resistance of veering from my favorite dish to try something else on the menu (eg, Ragin' Cajun B&G, Piñata Benedict, Smokey the Salmon w/ light cream cheese - thanks Quinn!) and finding out they are equally delicious. My husband got The Oddinator with BBQ sauce on the side, which is smoked pork, mushrooms, green onion and swiss cheese. It was tasty and came with generous amounts of shrooms. I generally prefer a scramble over an omelette, as I like everything mixed together. However, Voula's has changed my mind about the omelette. The egg is a thin, smooth layer that is evenly cooked and wrapped nicely around all the filling. Thank you fellow Yelper, Marie B. for the first introduction to Voula's and the Freagy Greegy. This place reminds me of the old Stoneway Cafe from back in the day. Delicious food with quick and friendly service. Voula's serves decaf coffee in a different mug - brilliant! Don't be discouraged by the wait outside, it goes fast and worth it for the delicious food! read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Regular & Decaf - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Super cozy, American aesthetic brunch spot near the UW waterfront. This feels like one of those breakfast places/diners that you would find in the midwest, and the decor is pretty good. The food is really large portions, but is pretty mediocre. I feel like I can make better breakfast food at home, but Voula's is nice for the vibes when you're feeling lazy or hung over. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Whenever we go out of town we like to find a Triple D (Diners, Drive-ins and Dives) restaurant to try out. We visited Seattle this week and found Voulas. It was conveniently super close to our hotel. We ate there twice in the 3.5 days we were there. We all got breakfast both times. (I'm sure lunch is good too). The portions are generous! The side of bacon was scrumptious. The pancakes fluffy. The hash browns crispy. The fresh squeezed OJ delicious!! Try it out if you're in town. read more

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My family and I love this place! It's a family-owned restaurant and they offer a plethora of vittles that cross the board. You may have seen Voula's on Triple D with Guy F. That was over 15 years ago, and we haven't stopped returning. Even moved away and this was the first place I wanted to go upon our return visit! The omlettes are amazing, the Pinata Benny is mouth-watering good. One item I cannot place enough emphasis on - the HASHBROWNS. They are #1 in my book and I've eaten a lot of hashbrowns. The place is busy, especially after 10a on the weekends but the food, service, and venue are worth it. If you want a great Seattle experience, Voula's is for you! read more

Absolutely loved my experience here! After a short wait, had the veggie burrito, hash browns, coffee, and hollandaise. The sauces on the table are a must try, too! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an awesome classic diner and quality brunch with good portion sizes. Service was prompt and on the ball with the water and coffee refills. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Veggie Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Voulas is a gem. The staff were super friendly and very attentive. They make you feel very welcome. We found this place while on our Diners Drive ins and Dives food recommendations. So far Guy has gotten it right! The blue and white pays homage to the Greek roots and they make you feel like family. There's plenty of windows to enjoy the sunlight while you're eating, and the cooks are so close that you can de your meal being prepared. Come hungry because you get plenty of food. read more

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Update: The loco moco is a rare Daily Special. I knew we were coming back here with family for lunch and they must have read my mind. read more

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Always a good meal at Voula's. U district hangover staple with huge portions and the best vibes. Came on a Sunday morning with the boyfriend. I got the field of greens scramble with sour dough toast and my boyfriend got the special of the day "The Big Juan" and a side of buttermilk pancakes. Great service, good food. Total with tip came to $69 but we got 4 meals out of this! Could barely finish our plates and took home a plate of leftovers each. Featured on diners drive ins and dives, you won't be disappointed. Lots of free parking around the place but be sure to make it here before 10am or else the wait gets super long. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Field of Greens omelette, Two Buttermilk Pancakes - Plain, The Big Juan breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best breakfast in Seattle! Food is featured by Guy Fieri on his tv show for a reason, it's all house made and excellent! A must try in a quaint spot near Gasworks park and the marina. Fast, friendly service and reasonable prices. read more

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Great Local Diner! Just walk in and take a seat and let the attentive staff take care of you! I got the Greek Hobo breakfast plate and I had no idea it was a Guy Fieri recommendation spot from the tv show. My brother got the country fried steak and eggs and it's a hearty plate and good. We sat and had coffee for about two hours while our father had surgery at UW, the waitress never rushed us to leave and kept refilling our coffee and asked if there was anything else we needed each and every time. I believe she could see we were dealing with some kind of stress and she told us that there was no rush and to take our time. That was very appreciated. Inside is decorated with some local kids sports team photos sponsored by the diner along with some cool local pictures and what not. Nice homey diner with great food and amazing service. I forgot to take pics, just see for yourself! read more

I thought it was horrible. I am giving it 2 stars, because my husband liked it a little. I ordered piñata egg Benedict. Greasy, overcooked eggs and just not good. I was so excited to go there and so disappointed. read more

Great food, great service, great people! This is an amazing nostalgic diner that has advanced with the times. Sit at the counter and try the Greek Hobo. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Greek Hobo - Greek sausage, onions, mushrooms, hashbrowns, and eggs scrambled together and topped with Feta cheese - $16.75 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Standard diner setting with massive portions and friendly service. I got the piñata Benedict while my husband got the Hobo. The food came out pretty quickly and although the hollandaise sauce and eggs were good along with the meat, the hash browns tasted watery with no flavor... coffee was also pretty watered down. Overall not a bad place to hang out. Servers were super nice but the food was where I am docking points read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Another great diner with substantial quantities of a great selection of good diner food. Friendly waitstaff.

If you're down at your U district come down to Voula's. I am a sucker for cafés, especially the older ones. The atmosphere is amazing. The servers are communicative and on time. Wonderful service. The food is always delicious. If you haven't been to Voula's I recommend you come down and try it. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - chicken fried steak, two over easy eggs, white toast, and hash brown with their famous gravy sauce. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came to Voula's after dropping someone off at UW Medical Center early in the morning. We were very thankful to find somewhere so close to the hospital that had such a great expansive menu. The food is typical diner food nothing insanely special, but it was definitely still yummy! I ordered the grilled cheese at 8 in the morning and thankfully they have their full menu at all hours. I also had a chocolate chip pancake (I know, weird combo) and it was one of the best I have had. The pancake was perfectly cooked and the chocolate chips were small and spread evenly which made for the perfect pancake to chocolate ratio. Our table also ordered a mushroom and Swiss omelette and the hobo which were pretty good, however they needed a generous amount of ketchup due to lack of seasoning. The service was great and very attentive to what we needed. Overall I would probably return! read more

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I got breakfast with a friend and ordered the Naked Hobo with cheddar cheese and tomatoes and sourdough bread. The food looked really good, but I was left wanting a little more from each element. The portions were huge and made the prices more worth it. The sourdough bread was buttered, but I wanted the dough to taste a little more flavorful and have that unique sourdough tang to it. The Naked Hobo itself was decent. The cheese was melted and there was a good amount of ingredients, but I wish the hash browns were a little more crispy. They were good, just a little too soft for my taste. The service was great, though. read more

Voula's Offshore Cafe - Naked Hobo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was just okay. We went at 8am on a Thursday so it wasn't too crazy. Parking was easy for us but I can see how it can be difficult at a busier time with the small parking lot. I had the mushroom & Swiss omelette, it was very cheesy and a big portion. Unfortunately, the cheese overpowered the taste. It wasn't anything special. Our table also ordered grilled cheese, chocolate chip pancake, and Hobo. Every one seemed to enjoy their food. Service was pretty good. The waitress was attentive and got us everything we needed. The ambiance was a typical breakfast diner but chill vibes. read more

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Before our hike, my friends and I decided to order take out from here since it was one of the few spots open early in the morning and serving hot food. It's a cute diner right off a main road. For pick up orders, they direct you to the side of the window where the parking lot is. I saw on their menu that they had a section for Guy Fieri's choices so we all basically ordered something from there. I got the Hobo which had sausage, mushrooms, onions, eggs, hash browns all mixed together and then topped with melted cheddar cheese. It was definitely a huge portion and I actually wished there was more eggs and sausage but it was still good. Nothing special but a simple mix of a bunch of breakfast favorites. I also got a biscuit on the side that was very fluffy. A nice breakfast spot with good portions and classic diner foods. read more

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The sizes here are great for the price. The staff is very nice and helpful as well. There is also plenty of parking! However, if you are a UW student this is perfectly in walking distance although you'll have to go back up some stairs. My favorite thing here was the Fries: perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. My friend who joined me is a vegetarian and said she had many option to chose from and was very pleased! read more

Probably more like a 4.5 but rounding up bc why not. We ordered the Freegy Greegy omelette and the original Hobo. Really liked the Greek sausage and feta which was unique, and the hashbrowns were crispy which we felt is actually hard to find... sometimes they're too soggy at breakfast spots. The hobo was fun and glad we ordered it, but I enjoyed the omelette more because it maintains the hashbrown a little better. Don't forget to ask for their green and red salsas on the side! read more

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Classic diner. Friendly service good coffee and standard diner foods. A great place to stop by on a weekday morning.

The food, staff, overall experience when at Voula's is worth every dollar spent. If you don't want to wait in the line to get in, come during the week, otherwise, be prepared to wait a little bit to get a seat on the weekend as they are the place to be in the U-District on a Saturday or Sunday morning! read more

Guy Fieri famously doesn't like eggs because he has trauma from a rotten egg when he was little... so imagine my surprise to see an Eggs Benedict at the top of the "Guy Fieri's Favorites" section of the menu. Logically, I thought these eggs must be something else if Guy Fieri likes the dish and boy did I think right! This dish alone is why I can confidently say Voula's is my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Seattle. The eggs are perfect, the meat is bursting with the flavor, and the biscuit has a perfect amount of crisp even under a liquid yolk. I've been to the restaurant 5 times now and each time I expect to try something new but I have now ordered the Piñata Benedict 5 times. And I like to try new things. Luckily, this review is not just based off one dish because I tried some of my family's food and it was just as good. TLDR: Great ambiance, great service, great portions, great Piñata Benedict, long wait but thats the price you pay. read more

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