In search of the best brunch in Seattle?
Your search is over! We did the legwork—aka went out to brunch a lot—for you. (It’s a tough job but someone has to do it.) We narrowed it down to the top 20 restaurants offering a truly fantastic brunch in Seattle. We tried to include at least one option in as many Seattle neighborhoods as possible, as well as vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Whether you’re looking for bottomless mimosas, a drag brunch, or even a weekday brunch, there’s something on this list for you.
For more: If you’re looking for a sunny outdoor brunch, see our list of the best outdoor brunch spots in Seattle. And go here if you’re looking for Seattle’s best drag brunches.
Here are our top 20 picks for the best brunch in Seattle:
1. Hattie’s Hat, Ballard
Hattie’s Hat is a local favorite in Ballard. This funky diner offers strong drinks, breakfast all day (they open at 10:00 a.m. on weekdays), and weekend brunch from 9:00 to 3:00. After eating you can walk over to the Ballard Farmers Market on Sundays.
📍 5231 Ballard Ave NW
2. Sabine Cafe, Ballard
Brunch is served daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Sabine in Ballard. This is a great place to get brunch in Ballard due to the nourishing Middle Eastern fare and the ambiance that will have you feeling like you’re not even in Seattle anymore.
📍 5307 Ballard Ave NW
3. Dreamland, Fremont
Dreamland Bar & Diner in Fremont is a whole vibe. They have a disco ball hallway, a neon-tropical covered patio, and a fantastic drag brunch on Saturdays.
📍3401 Evanston Ave N
4. Seattle Biscuit Company, Fremont
When you just want some buttery biscuits for brunch, head to Seattle Biscuit Company in Fremont for some excellent comfort food. They open daily at 8:00 a.m.
📍4001 Leary Wy NW
5. Bounty Kitchen, Queen Anne
Bounty Kitchen in Queen Anne is a fantastic brunch option for those who are seeking a menu full of vegan, gluten-free, and organic options. They serve brunch all day, every day.
📍7 Boston St.
6. Cafe Campagne, Pike Place Market
Cafe Campagne is one of our favorite brunch spots to take visitors and newcomers to Seattle. The authentic French food and vibes make for an impressive brunch, and afterwards you can walk just a few steps over to Pike Place Market. Be sure to make a reservation for their brunch, which is served on weekends only.
📍1600 Post Alley
7. Hatch Cantina, Belltown
Looking for a Southwestern brunch with bottomless mimosas? Head to Hatch Cantina in Belltown, which serves brunch from 10:00 to 3:00 on weekends.
📍 200 Bell St
8. Skillet Diner, Capitol Hill
Skillet in Capitol Hill opens daily at 7:00 a.m. (except they are closed on Thursdays) and they serve breakfast all day long, making it a great brunch spot for both early birds and late risers. This modern diner’s food is hearty and comforting and the space is bright and welcoming.
📍1400 E Union St.
9. Oddfellow’s Cafe, Capitol Hill
Oddfellow’s Cafe has excellent food and a vintage New York vibe that can be hard to find in Seattle. We particularly love their romantic brick-enclosed patio out back. They open at 8:00 a.m. every day (and we definitely recommend a reservation for weekend brunch).
📍1525 10th Ave
10. Nue, Capitol Hill
Nue is a great place for brunch in Seattle for when you feel like taking your taste buds on a global adventure. You have to try their Chengdu wings (either with waffles or just the impressive tower of wings) and the iced Vietnamese coffee. They also have bottomless mimosas! They serve weekend brunch from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays.
📍1519 14th Ave
11. Hi Spot Cafe, Madrona
Located in a charming old house in Madrona, Hi Spot Cafe is a cozy spot to enjoy biscuits and gravy or green eggs and ham on a rainy day in Seattle. They serve breakfast all day on weekends, and from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. on weekdays.
📍 1410 34th Ave
12. Cafe Flora, Madison Valley
Cafe Flora in Madison Valley serves a delicious vegetarian brunch on weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We love their cozy dining room as well as their new light-filled atrium.
📍2901 E Madison St
13. Kamp Social House, Madison Valley
Head to Kamp in Madison Valley for Sunday brunch from 10:00 to 3:00 and you’ll be treated to beignets, party bacon, shakshuka, and their house-made soft serve. You should also make a reservation for their drag brunch, which is on the second and fourth Sunday of every month.
📍2800 E Madison St.
14. The Boat, International District
With an appearance that matches its name, The Boat essentially only does two dishes—pandan waffles and com ga mam toi, which is a popular Vietnamese fried chicken dish—and they do them so well you don’t need anything else. The Boat opens at 11:00 a.m. every day and doesn’t take reservations.
📍1314 S Jackson St.
15. Fat’s Chicken & Waffles, Central District
You can’t go wrong with the chicken and waffles at Fat’s, but we also love their buttery biscuit sandwiches, shrimp and grits, and beignets. They offer classic brunch cocktails such as mimosas and Bloody Marys as well. Brunch is served from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekends.
📍2726 E Cherry St.
16. Pablo y Pablo, Leschi
We like the Leschi location of Pablo y Pablo because you can take a nice stroll along the shoreline of Lake Washington after your meal. They open for brunch at 10:00 a.m. on weekends.
📍120 Lakeside Ave
17. Geraldine’s, Columbia City
Geraldine’s Counter Restaurant in Columbia City is a local favorite for brunch thanks to its cozy diner vibe and hearty comfort food (including vegetarian options). They’re open from 8:00 to 3:00 daily and don’t take reservations so prepare for a wait during peak times.
📍 4872 Rainier Ave S
18. Harry’s Beach House, West Seattle
Located right next to Alki Beach, Harry’s Beach House is a popular brunch spot in West Seattle for their “eye-opening cocktails,” fresh oysters, and classic brunch favorites. They open for weekend brunch at 9:00 a.m.
📍2676 Alki Ave SW
19. Marination Ma Kai, West Seattle
If it’s nice out, go enjoy an incredible view of the water and the Seattle skyline at this popular Hawaiian-Korean restaurant that has a great brunch starting at 9:00 a.m. on the weekends.
📍 1660 Harbor Ave SW
20. The Hangar Cafe, Georgetown
The Hangar Cafe in Georgetown is known for their sweet and savory crepes, but they also serve waffles, burritos, mimosas, and more. If it’s nice out, you can brunch outdoors in their lovely covered patio. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍6261 13th Ave S.