18 Best Breakfast Spots In Seattle That Will Turn You Into A Morning Person (2024)

If your morning starts off with just coffee and vibes, you need this list.

Kelly Dougher - Staff Writer•March 13, 2024

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Looking for the best breakfast in Seattle? Of course, you are. After all, there’s nothing like a fluffy stack of pancakes to get your day off to a good start. Although we love coffee shops (it’s Seattle, after all), we limited this list to places where you can sit down and enjoy some hot breakfast with your caffeine. Keep scrolling for 18 Seattle restaurants that serve up waffles, eggs, bagels, and more hearty breakfast foods. Now, in no particular order…

1. 5 Spot, Queen Anne

Voted Best in the PNW by The Seattle Times, this popular diner-style restaurant in Queen Anne is serving up buttermilk pancakes, Criddle cakes, waffles, and more. Whether you feel like an early breakfast or brunch with some friends or family, 5 Spot has both morning and lunch favorites.

📍 1502 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
⌚ Opens 8 am – 3 pm (Mon-Wed) 7 am – 3 pm (Thurs-Sun)

2. Skillet, Capitol Hill

Seattleites love Skillet in Capitol Hill for the relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious comfort food that uses fresh, local ingredients. You can also find their Skillet counters at Regrade, in Belltown, and in Seattle Center. You can even enjoy Skillet at SeaTac Airport.

📍 1400 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
⌚ Mon-Thu 7am-7pm, Fri-Sun 7am-8pm

3. Cafe Flora, Capitol Hill

Cafe Flora is one of Seattle’s most popular vegetarian spots, but non-vegetarians will love it too. You’ll find fresh ingredients, a bright and cozy atmosphere, and a covered patio. Also, check out their sister spots, The Flora Bakehouse in Beacon Hill and Floret in SeaTac Airport.

📍 2901 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
⌚ Monday – Friday: 9AM – 9PM, Saturday & Sunday: 8AM – 2:30PM // 5PM – 9PM

4. Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge, Capitol Hill

Lost Lake Cafe is popular in Capitol Hill for its generous portions, mimosas, and indoor/outdoor seating. Best of all, their breakfast is available all day long! Head to Lost Lake Cafe for breakfast classics, benedicts, specialties like ‘Eggsadilla’, and so much more.

📍 1505 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
⌚Thurs.-Sat. 7am – 3am, Sun.-Wed. 7am – 12am

5. Rubinstein Bagels, Capitol Hill & SLU

This locally-owned bagel shop has locations in Capitol Hill and South Lake Union. Food & Wine put Rubinstein on its list of the best bagels in America! Start your morning off right with a hand-crafted bagel made using organic, high-protein bread flour from Eastern Washington. Wash it down with an iced or classic coffee.

📍 403 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 (Capitol Hill Location)
⌚ Opens daily at 7 am

6. The Fat Hen, Ballard

This snug neighborhood cafe in Ballard is popular for its cheerful vibes and comforting breakfast food, including ricotta toast and cardamom-spiced granola, made only with local, ethical ingredients. Reservations are recommended due to the tight space.

📍 1418 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA 98117
⌚Mon. – Fri. 9 am – 2 pm, Sat. and Sun. 8 am – 2 pm

7. Rachel’s Bagels & Burritos, Ballard

These popular bagels and breakfast burritos are actually a product of the pandemic lockdown, which caused the owners to pivot from their previous brunch restaurant. Their bagels are made fresh in-house every day. They’re open for takeout and delivery only.

📍 5451 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
⌚ Wed.-Mon. 8 am – 1pm

8. Sabine, Ballard

Sabine Cafe in Ballard has a truly lovely space with sophisticated European vibes and an elevated menu to match. You’ll be sorely tempted to return in the evening for Bar Sabine, their 21+ alter ego that opens after the cafe closes.

📍 5307 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
⌚ Opens daily 8 am-4 pm

9. Morsel, U-District

Morsel is one of the best places for biscuits in Seattle, from buttermilk and cheddar chive to cheesy and gravy, if that’s your preferred choice of breakfast. You can get a biscuit sandwich, coffee, even gluten-free biscuits, and vegan/vegetarian options.

10. Biscuit Bitch, Downtown / Pike Place Market

You’ll find homemade biscuits, espresso drinks, and more Southern comfort food at Biscuit Bitch—as long as you don’t mind a hearty helping of sass with your order. You’ll find them in Belltown as well as a second location in Pike Place Market.

📍 2303 3rd Ave, and in Pike Place Market
⌚ Opens daily at 8 am – 1 pm

11. Hi Spot Cafe, Madrona

This cozy neighborhood cafe is located in a quaint little house with additional patio seating. Make sure to get the green eggs and ham. You’ll also find favorites like pancakes, oatmeal, and French toast on the breakfast menu.

📍 1410 34th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
⌚ Opens daily for breakfast from 8 am – 2:30 pm

12. Arthur’s, West Seattle

This West Seattle cafe features Australian-inspired dishes and a cheerful atmosphere with indoor/outdoor seating. Try pastries from the bakery, enjoy the ‘avo smash’ with poached eggs, or ‘crab benedict’ served atop Grand Central sourdough with herb skillet potato.

📍 2311 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
⌚ Mon.- Fri. 10 am – 8 pm, Sat. 9 am- 9 pm, Sun. 9 am – 3 pm

13. Easy Street Records & Cafe, West Seattle

Easy Street Records is an iconic record shop in West Seattle—but don’t sleep on the cafe. They have a large diner-style menu with large portions and affordable pricing. After breakfast, you can browse the record store and buy yourself some new music.

📍 4559 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
⌚ Opens daily 7 am – 3 pm

14. Zylberschtein’s, North Seattle

This Jewish-style deli is popular in North Seattle for its bagels. Keep in mind that it’s outdoor seating only. Early risers can look forward to in-house smoked pastrami, hand-rolled bagels, and traditional Jewish pastries.

📍 11752 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
⌚ Monday – Sunday 8 am-3 pm

15. Geraldine’s Counter, Columbia City

This all-day American diner is many Seattleites’ favorite spot to get breakfast in Columbia City. Their French toast is the must-order item on the menu. There are also hearty items such as bacon, egg, and arugula sandwiches, sides like hashbrowns and coffee cake, omelets, and more.

📍 4872 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
⌚ Opens daily at 8 am

16. Fat’s Chicken and Waffles, Central District

This is another breakfast spot on our list that’s for the late sleepers—and it’s a must if you crave Southern comfort food for breakfast. Fat’s Chicken and Waffles in the Central District has a hearty New Orleans-inspired menu that includes fried chicken and waffles (naturally), shrimp and grits, and even fried catfish.

📍 2726 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122
⌚ Opens 11:30 am-8 pm (Wed-Fri) 10 am – 3 pm & 5 pm – 8 pm (Sat & Sun)

17. Honest Biscuits, Pike Place Market

If you’re looking for breakfast in Pike Place Market, love biscuits, and don’t feel up to the playful verbal abuse at Biscuit Bitch, then you should go to Honest Biscuits. David Cross approves and that’s enough for us.

📍 1901 Western Ave Suite E, Seattle, WA 98101
⌚ Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8:30AM — 2PM, Weekends 8:30AM — 3PM

18. Luna Park Cafe, West Seattle

After temporarily closing for a “major revamp”, Luna Park Cafe returned to the food scene in early 2023, much to the relief of many fans of the unique spot in West Seattle. From Luna favorites like the breakfast sandwich and waffle plate to hobos and omelets, you’re guaranteed to have a satisfying morning fix at Luna Park Cafe.

📍 2918 SW Avalon Way, Seattle, WA 98126
⌚ Open daily 8 am – 3 pm

Also check out: The 20 Best Outdoor Brunch Spots In Seattle

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