What to do when you're in the mood for a classic, American diner breakfast--eggs, bacon, pancakes, waffles, etc.--but your dining companion wants Chinese or Thai? Come here! This unassuming place has it all. Service is a bit slow, because two people seem to do everything--the young lady waits on customers, while the young man does the cooking--but well worth the wait, the food is delicious and prices are reasonable (by 2023 standards). A hidden gem. read more

Usually reviews are on the food but this is for their service and what they are to the community. Young's Restaurant... This place is family owned for - I don't know - longer than I have lived. The food is great and the service is even better. I have been coming to this place since I was born. The owner knows who my family is and every time we come in or order for pick up they know exactly who it's for. Young's Restaurant really treats their customers as if they're their own family. I sometimes hate living in White Center, but the food around me and Young's Restaurant makes up for it when I'm hungry. Oh, and their breakfast is great and I love their Chinese food! read more

Young's Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Awesome place for breakfast very good we will be back to try the Chinese food. Bacon was perfect the sausage gravy and my hash browns were so good. read more

I loved lunch here! Our server was so patient and generous. The food was so good and portions plentiful.

I love young's. Used to bring my mom here and now it's just me. Just a super menu and a wonderful family-run local diner. Breakfast rocks!!!

Excellent food, great value for money. If you are looking for excellent food quality and large portion sizes then this is the place.

We were pleasantly greeted at the door upon entry . The waitress patiently waited as we selected the food we wanted to eat for dinner . We ordered the vegetable spring rolls w/plum sauce, the garlic chicken, sweet & sour shrimp, pad thai noodles w/fried tofu, & (2) side order white rice . Everything was delicious except the garlic chicken wasn't so garlicky . Also, the thai tea was very delicious ! This is the 1st time we ate here & we enjoyed our meal !!! The restaurant had a nice "cozy" atmosphere & we noticed they get quite a bit of take-out orders throughout the evening hours ! read more

Here is why you go to Young's: the staff. By far the best experience I have had with a family run restaurant and the friendliest staff I have ever encountered. We went shortly after it opened on a Saturday and tables were already filled with regulars. People come back for a reason! They treat you like family. While we were there a cop even came in and made rounds to all the tables and he knew 80% of the people in there. I have never felt such a sense of community! Our water and coffee never went empty. We were constantly checked in on. The food came out fast. And you get a lot it food for the price! Yes the food is good, but honestly it was just such a good experience that the food could have been bad and I'd still come back. read more

Young's Restaurant - Chicken fried steak and veggie omelette - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Who'd a thought you can get breakfast and Chinese food. I was there for lunch, so I ordered the Mongolian Beef. The beef was tender and full of flavorful. I had the choice between regular steamed and fried rice. The fried rice was very good. Our waitress is very friendly. I had a nice conversation with her. She is bubbly and full of life. It was very refreshing talking with her. I'll be back to try the breakfast. They are very accommodating as I can order a scramble made with rice instead of potatoes. I can also order a couple of eggs over hot steamed rice. What breakfast place is willing to do this? read more

Huge proportions. They offer both Thai food and traditional American breakfast. I recommend the Thai food, particularly the Pad Thai and Pad See Ew. read more

Incredible Chinese food. I have been wanting to try them as I keep hearing very positive comments about breakfast and the Chinese food. I was 10 minutes early for lunch, but the ever so friendly server said no problem at all. The greeting at the door was also extremely engaging and welcoming. Very impressed with the cleanliness of the restaurant. But now the food...wow. I had a lunch combo of sweet and sour pork, fried rice and one of the best egg rolls I have ever had. ( I ordered an order to go to share with my wife tonight). This impressive lunch started with a very flavorful Egg Flower Soup. I will be back soon for breakfast and more Chinese entrees. Well done. (and the Elvis impersonator, at the front was a delight..."thank you very much" read more

Young's Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great, breakfast diner and Thai food is some of the best in the area! Happy, friendly staff. If you've tried it for breakfast try the Thai food. If you've tried the Thai food, come back for brunch. read more

The atmosphere that Janice creates is like you are a welcome guest at her house. The food is great!

Such kind and gracious service. Thai food was loaded with veggies and they gave my little a Mickey Mouse pancake as an "appetizer" surprise. We felt very welcome in this cozy little spot. Thank you read more

I'm so full and so happy after having lunch here today! I got the lunch combo with beef in garlic sauce. My table mate ordered the pumpkin curry special. Extra thumbs up for the large delicious bowl of wonton soup that is included in the lunch combo! read more

We went for breakfast over the weekend. Very clean, great hospitality and awesome food. Loved how Janice greeted customers by name. Good sign people come back. I don't like pancakes but tried one because Janice insisted. It was awesome. Make sure you have that homemade jam. My mom in law was putting it on her pancakes. Love the syrup is served hot, yes hot much better tasting. Man the two egg omelette was big, I could not eat it all. Boy was it stuffed too. I love the hash browns, perfect crisp not under cooked just perfect. We are looking forwarding to going back for lunch soon. Great place to eat. read more

The Garlic Crispy Chicken & vegetables was very good; however the juice or sauce was much too salty, not enough meat, not enough garlic and the white rice was mushy. Wonton soup and egg roll was very good! Well, the cheery waitress Janice isn't here anymore - the family sold the restaurant. The overall service has a way to go to meet the services and communication of the previous ownership. read more

Good food. I like having non breakfast options in the morning. Great service too!! Hot & Sour Soup was very big and delicious!!

Young's is a well loved, family-owned greasy spoon in the neighborhood. They have a classic diner style menu and good ol' American-Chinese food. A meal at Young's is a true White Center experience. For long-time Seattle folk, it's like the White Center version of the Silver Fork on Rainier ave. It's great for a post-church meal with family or a hangover brunch with friends. A few things they do exceptionally well here: - Hashbrowns: They're crispy and light. I don't know how they do it. - Belgian Waffle: A popular item here. - Variety: Very large menu. Pancakes, BLT's, mongolian beef, french dip. It goes on and on. - Service: It's ran by the nicest, most dedicated family. Janice is low-key White Center's unsung hero. Easily my favorite diner in Seattle. read more

Young's Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Young's is a family owned restaurant that made me feel like part of the crew. I came in with my baby and husband and it was the most accommodating restaurant experience I've ever had. We were seated and while giving us the high chair, our server asked if baby eats solids then immediately put in an order for a pancake. So kind! We came for brunch and our food was delicious. I had a 2 egg ham and cheese omelette with hash browns and rye toast. My husband had the chicken fried steak with hash browns and toast. It came with house made strawberry jam which was a treat. Can't wait to come back and try the lunch menu. read more

Family owned Resturant. Owner is amazing~ pancakes and chicken fried steak is to die for. And their jam is made in house!! You can tell it's a local fav spot with how they treat their customers! read more

Young's Restaurant - Chicken fried steak with scrambled eggs and pancakes - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have been coming to Young's for 20 yrs they are the real deal !!!!!! Love their food and their customer read more

Young's Restaurant - So glad they are back open !!!!!!! Thanks Janice - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of my favorite breakfast/brunch restaurants. This family run restaurant is always bustling with customers and the girls, who are sisters, manage to provide excellent customer service. They make sure that you are happy. Coffee cups and water are always full and the wait for your food is not too long. You can tell they love their customers and their job. We always feel like we are family here. Food is always great and portion and prices on par. I've only had the breakfasts, which is served all day. They also serve lunch which includes soups, salads, sandwiches, fish and chips and chinese food. They also have specials listed on the chalk board, such as fried chicken. I just may check it out for lunch next time. Parking is on the street and there is plenty of it. The place is clean and inviting. My family and I will be loyal customers. 25/30 read more

Best service you can probably ask for. Right when you walk in you get greeted by the friendliest servers. They have an option of American breakfast and Chinese food. Haven't tried their Chinese food but I have no doubt they're delicious because oh man their country fried steak, I always come back for that! Tried their corned beef hash for the first time and that wasn't too bad either. read more

Young's Restaurant - Country fried steak with sausage gravy & side of corned beef hash - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This family owned restaurant is inviting, the food here is great, and I love how the family knows their customers. I have been here a couple of times and the last time here, I came alone. I had a great start to talking to one of the daughters, I believe her name was Janice. We talked about school, future goals, and just small talks. That's pretty awesome customer service already! I ordered the country fried steak with an english muffin. When Janice came out with my order, she also brought along her mother's homemade strawberry jam. OMG it was DELICIOUS!!!! At first I thought it was watermelon and then I was like um.... can you even make jam out of watermelon? Haha. But it was that great! She told me her mom is thinking about bottling up the jam and selling it. I told her that I would be one of the first to buy it since she got me hooked to it! The country fried steak was devine. Though this place is a Chinese-American restaurant, you can never go wrong with the breakfast here. My total bill was less than $9.00. The portion is here is totally on point with its price!!! read more

Young's Restaurant - County fried steak with the homemade jam. Must have the Jam! - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The hubs, son and I came here for brunch last Saturday. This had been on our list of places to try for awhile. It lived up to the hype! Upon arriving we were greeted by a friendly hostess who immediately showed us to a booth with a high chair set up near the front window. The space is a lot larger than I had thought it would be, which is a plus for bringing kiddos. I ordered the "perfect breakfast" which was tasty and a killer deal - 2pc bacon, 2pc sausage, 2 giant pancakes, 2 eggs, juice and coffee for $13. Hubs ordered the loco moco which he quickly devoured. He mentioned their gravy was on point. An added bonus is that they brought my son a Mickey Mouse shaped pancake, on the house - such a cute touch!! Water and coffee refills were abundant which was awesome. And our server was genuinely friendly. This place doubles as a Chinese restaurant, and we look forward to trying that cuisine next! See you next time, Young's! read more

First time visiting, enjoyed some of the dishes. It was very clean inside, friendly service. We loved the phad see ew and crispy chicken, not so much the chicken chow mein. read more

Me and my boyfriend love this place. Simple affordable breakfast, we haven't tried the dinner food yet. They're so friendly and remembered us the second time we came a week later and asked about the game my bf played the previous week! great place to grab a quick bite to eat, hard to find parking but overall we're fans! Their waffles are so good too!!!! low priced. FRIENDLY people. YUMMY BREAKFAST! LOVE IT! read more

Very nice, prompt and friendly service. Old style 1970's cafe decor Hunan chicken was very good. Large portion. Omelettes were generous in size and tasty. read more

How to start?... This place is owned and ran by a local family, parents in the kitchen daughters are the staff and it shows in all the best ways. The service was just great. So comfortable, so up beat just super nice and welcoming. Example, my eggs vane with pancakes and I took that option and mentioned that my 3 year old will eat them. When served, the pancakes came out as Minnie/Mickey Mouse shape. Just great service! Example 2, my wife was in a state of menu confusion and could not choose her dish, the waitress walked her through her options and spent a full minute going through things, many people would have just said: take a min and I'll come back (something like that) but instead she walked my wife through the valley of hash browns and lo mien. Again, staff was just great. The food was good. The dishes look homemade but not in a bad way at all! It is food that does not take itself too seriously but feels and tastes like your dad got up early and gave it his best to make you breakfast in your birthday. I don't know if that makes sense but that is exactly what it is! We are going back and suggest you give it a try too. Just don't expect a Michelin star but you should expect good food and a great staff!!! read more

I am such a huge fan of Young's! It's been a year since we had our first experience here. This review is a long overdue one for sure! I remember the first time we came in and Janice was our helper. I let her know that I was our first time and asked for suggestions. At that time my boyfriend ordered the Touchdown omelet and I the Chicken Fried Steak. It was bomb-dignity! Janice was so sweet at the end of our breakfast she gave us a bag of skittles with the touchdown omelet and said she'd hope to see us soon. That connection she made with us was a great one! Ever since then whenever we're craving some good breakfast food that is our top choice! You can feel the family atmosphere and all the joy in that place. We love it there because of the food and the great service that they always provide! Thank you Young's! read more

Solid breakfast but don't be in a hurry. I've had breakfast at Young's 3-4 times now and I like it. With the exception of one day the bacon was a little soggy, the food is consistently good. Omelettes are on the large side and well filled with your chosen options. Service is pretty consistently slower than I prefer, so I just pack a little patience and expect it. It is offset by some very upbeat wait staff that will put a smile on your face. read more

This may be the best overall diner I've ever been to. Came here twice while visiting friends in Seattle. I love this place. The food is good. It's not the best diner food I've ever had but it is solidly good and consistent. I've only eaten breakfast but imagine lunch and Chinese dishes are of similarly quality. The coffee is good. Most diners have watered-down coffee. While not the boldest coffee to be had, the coffee was good, strong, and flavorful. The menu is excellent. They have an extensive breakfast and lunch menu AND a whole Chinese menu that looks great. Prices are reasonable. It's Seattle, everything is expensive, so don't expect cheap. But they're reasonable. The staff are the best. The two waitresses (I don't know if they are friends or relatives, or if they are just staff or part of the ownership) are simply fantastic. They are genuinely nice, funny, efficient, and seemingly like they're jobs. Moreover, as a testament to them and the diner overall, every other customer was known by name. Can't beat that. read more

This little spot is amazing! It's a little neighborhood restaurant and it's packed! The food is amazing and I am happy my mom brought me here! The servers are nice and friendly the atmosphere is great I will def come back read more

Young's Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

At Young's expect the expected from a family owned/run business: great service, delicious brunch basics and endless decent coffee from a pot. I was visiting Seattle for a week with an old friend of mine who lives there and she chose to take me to Young's for our first brunch. We were met with a vivacious, funny, fun girl who took our order with the biggest of smiles while cracking jokes about her family members as they passed by. I fell in love immediately with the place! We each ordered a glass of OJ. Not fresh squeezed, but still high quality stuff. I ordered the Pancake Special: two fluffy pancakes with a side of bacon and eggs. I know, nothing fancy, but all cooked to perfection, and of course, with family love! So if you find yourself in White Center in Seattle, you know where to go for a brunch full of cheer, laughter and good, old fashioned breakfast food! read more

This is a neighborhood gem! A must try especially for Sunday brunch or anytime you have a hankering for Chinese food.

Super nice service. The Chinese food for takeout wasn't that great. The almond chicken was extremely dry. The chow mein noodles were tasteless. The pork fried rice was good and the sliced bbq pork even though it was slathered in some what looked like sweet and sour sauce. Pretty expensive for what we got and didn't eat much of it. Probably will move on to find a better Chinese restaurant. read more

The best place to share a meal alone or with the family. The food is always good and the service is excellent. This has been our families choice place to eat for more than 10 years. I wish the stayed open later, I would be able to eat here more often. read more

Young's Restaurant - Hot tea!! - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I keep coming back so it must be good! My go-to is the Almond Chicken Combo. It comes with soup, rice, and an egg roll. If you don't want the soup, you can substitute for a extra egg roll. Try the egg roll with their hot mustard, if you're brave enough...it is very hot. Loco Moco is not on the menu but they will make it for you if you ask nicely. Janice is the most amazing server ever! read more

Young's Restaurant - Loco Moco - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm giving this place 3 stars because their customer service was incredibly awesome. the two girls that served us were so nice! At first i was thinking... chinese restaurant that serves diner food..? that's really weird. its a diner but also your regular chinese restaurant. Me and my brother both ordered omelettes and it came with a side as well. He ordered the(4 eggs) tocuhdown omelette and it was HUGE! i can't remember which omelette i ordered but i only got the 2 eggs one which is like a regular size omelette at most locations. I'd have to say the food wasn't very impressive. Well, at least mine wasn't. My brother ate all of his so im assuming he liked his. I've had better diner food, but i'm rating this place high due to their customer service. I've never been to a place that provided that good of service. read more

Young's Restaurant - 4egg touchdown omelette - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington