Ready for a sunny outdoor brunch, Seattle?
After a chilly winter, Seattle is more than ready to get outside and enjoy summer. There’s no better way to do that than by indulging in a leisurely brunch out in the fresh air and sunshine. Luckily, there is no shortage of outdoor brunch spots in Seattle.
No matter which neighborhood you find yourself in, you’ll be able to take your pick of patios to on which to sip coffee (or a cocktail!) and chow down on chicken and waffles while people-watching and soaking up that rare Seattle sun. It wasn’t easy narrowing it down but we prioritized the places with the most delicious food, picturesque patios, and inviting ambiance.
Here are our top 19 picks for brunch spots with outdoor seating in Seattle:
1. Sabine, Ballard
You can’t beat the atmosphere at Sabine. This romantic cafe will have you wondering if you’re actually in Paris. Highlights of their brunch menu include fresh juices and their Turkish eggs. Many of their dishes can accommodate vegan and gluten-free requests. Check out their menu here.
📍Location:5307 Ballard Ave NW
🕰️Hours: Sunday & Monday: 8:00am–3:00pm, Tuesday–Thursday: 8:00am–10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 8:00am–12:00am
2. Citizen, Lower Queen Anne
Citizen has a sun-drenched patio as well as their Campfire Beer Garden, which is about to reopen for spring. They have an extensive breakfast menu and excellent cocktail selections.
📍Location: 5309 22nd Ave NW
🕰️Hours: Friday – Sunday 8 am to 2 pm
3. Stoneburner, Ballard
Located in the stunning Hotel Ballard, Stoneburner has a jaw-dropping interior but also offers outdoor seating that you’ll want to take advantage of on sunny days. They are particularly well-regarded for their pizza, but you may also want to consider the hearth fired Dutch baby. Note that their brunch menu is seasonal and changes frequently. Make a reservation here.
📍Location:5214 Ballard Ave NW
🕰️Hours: Wednesday-Saturday: 4pm–9pm, Sunday: 10am–3pm & 4pm–9pm (Monday & Tuesday: closed)
4. The Flora Bakehouse, Beacon Hill
The Flora Bakehouse (sister restaurant to the vegan Cafe Flora) has the most gorgeous rooftop patio, and we can’t wait to take advantage of it again this season. The rooftop patio offers shaded seating and a view of Mount Rainier. You can choose from a selection of gluten-free and vegan treats in addition to espresso drinks and buttery pastries. They even offer soft serve daily beginning at 11:30am with seasonal flavors. You can even have it served in one of their signature croissant cones. The Flora Bakehouse is open daily, but their goods are baked fresh daily and can sell out. See more here.
📍Location: 1511 S Lucile St
🕰️Hours: Daily 7:00am – 5:00pm
5. Skillet, Capitol Hill
This iconic Capitol Hill diner serves up comfort food like no other. You’ll find all of the brunch classics on their menu that is filled with food from local farms, in addition to cocktails and local brewery beers on tap.
Skillet opens at 7 AM for all-day breakfast every day. Their outdoor seating is limited, however, so if it’s a gorgeous Sunday and you want to enjoy your mimosa outside you might want to make a reservation.
📍Location: 1400 E Union St
🕰️Hours: Mon.-Thu. 7am-7pm, Fri.-Sun. 7am-8pm
6. Terra Plata, Capitol Hill
You can’t beat Terra Plata’s rooftop patio for a sunny weekend brunch. This farm-to-table offers delicious Mediterranean fare. Its heated rooftop patio is fully covered in case of rain but also has open air sides for airflow, so you’ll be comfortable no matter what the weather. Make a reservation here.
📍Location: 1501 Melrose Ave
🕰️Hours: Brunch is served on Saturday 9:30AM-2:00PM, Sunday 9:30AM-2:00PM.
7. Nue, Capitol Hill
Nue’s globally-inspired menu is just as eclectic as their indoor decor (which is worth taking a peek at even if you’re sitting outside). We recommend their signature spicy Chengdu fried chicken wings with waffles and their South African Sunny Bunny, which is chicken, Indian masala, and an egg served in an epic bread bowl. And don’t forget to order the Vietnamese coffee.
Nue offers brunch seven days a week. They save most of their seating for walk-ins, but you can also make a reservation here.
📍Location: 1519 14th Ave
🕰️Hours: Mon-Thurs: 11am – 10pm, Fri: 11am – 11pm, Sat: 9am-11pm, Sun: 9am – 10pm
8. Barrio, Capitol Hill
Serving up modern Mexican food influenced by the northwest, Barrio offers a lively patio with umbrellas for shade on sunny days. Their brunch menu is packed with hangover cures such as tres leches French toast, crispy fish tacos, vegan nachos, and breakfast enchiladas. Check out their full brunch menu here.
📍Location: 1420 12th Ave
🕰️Hours: Mon – Wed: 4pm – 9pm, Thu: 12pm – 9pm, Friday: 12pm – 11pm, Sat: 10:30am – 11pm, Sun: 10:30am – 9pm
9. Communion, Central District
Named Seattle Met’s restaurant of the year and one of the top 12 new restaurants in the world in 2021. Plus, Chef Kristi Brown was recognized by the James Beard Foundation in 2022 and 2024. Communion has garnered a lot of well-deserved buzz. Their menu is full of soul food classics such as mac and cheese, buttery cornbread, hush puppies and as well as vegan and gluten-free options.
No reservation is necessary but you may want to make one anyway here, or at least show up early to snag a seat.
📍Location: 2350 E Union St
🕰️Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
10. Marination, Columbia City
Marination blends Asian flavors with Pacific Northwest staples in a vintage garage space. Their menu includes drool-worthy items like chicken and waffles and breakfast tacos.
Marination Columbia City serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday, and you can check out their entire menu here.
📍Location: 3714 S Hudson St
🕰️Hours: Brunch Sat-Sun 9am-2pm
11. Le Coin, Fremont
A charming spot for the sophisticated palette, this high-end French eatery in Fremont offers a brunch version of its dinner menu. You probably have no choice but to try their “world famous” apple fritters, but the lamb hash is supposed to be delicious too. In addition to classic brunch cocktails such as the mimosa and Bloody Mary, they also offer a couple of creative non-alcoholic cocktail options.
In short, Le Coin serves up an amazing brunch, and you can check out the menu here. There is limited outdoor seating so make your reservation here.
📍Location: 4201 Fremont Ave N
🕰️Hours: Brunch Service: Thursday through Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
12. Dreamland Bar & Diner, Fremont
Dreamland in Fremont has an incredible high-concept patio dubbed Carnelian Bay. Their Saturday drag brunch is incredibly popular and sells out weeks in advance, so make sure to plan ahead for that. See the drag brunch schedule.
📍Location: 3401 Evanston Ave N
🕰️Hours: Mon-Thu: 12pm-10pm, Fri: 12pm-12am, Sat: 10am-12am, Sun: 10am-3pm
13. Bounty Kitchen, Queen Anne
With their location in Queen Anne, Bounty Kitchen supplies Seattle with fresh, local, organic meals. Best of all, their brunch is served all day, every day. Whether you order a hearty breakfast sandwich or the gluten-free griddle cakes, you’ll leave feeling truly nourished. Find more details here.
📍Location: 7 Boston Street
🕰️Hours: Open Daily 10 am to 8 pm
14. Oddfellows, Capitol Hill
Step into Oddfellows’ brick-lined back patio and you’ll feel like you found Seattle’s best-kept brunch secret. The vibe is equally cool inside, and the food and cocktails will have you coming back for more.
Oddfellows opens at 9:00 a.m. for weekend brunch and reservations are available.
📍Location: 615 19th Ave E
🕰️Hours: Monday & Tuesday 9am-3:30pm, Wednesday – Sunday Brunch 9am-3pm, Dinner 5pm-9pm
15. The White Swan Public House, South Lake Union
If you want to brunch by the water, your best bet is the dockside patio at The White Swan Public House. Their sustainable seafood menu is great for when you want to liven up your brunch routine with a smoked salmon bagel or some comforting seafood chowder.
You can get a reservation here for The White Swan Public House. Check out their brunch menu here.
📍Location: 1001 Fairview Ave N
🕰️Hours: Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 2:00pm
16. Pablo y Pablo, Wallingford
This popular PNW-inspired Mexican restaurant and bar has a generous amount of covered outdoor seating for sunny weekend brunch. It’s also worth noting that their patio is very dog-friendly! After scarfing down a brunch of Mexican-inspired staples, you’ll want to take your furry friend over to nearby Gasworks Park to continue enjoying the nice weather.
See Pablo y Pablo’s brunch menu here.
📍Location: 1605 N 34th St
🕰️Hours: Monday – Thursday 4pm- 9pm, Friday 12pm – 10pm, Saturday 10:30am – 10pm, Sunday 10:30am – 8pm
17. Union Saloon, Wallingford
This cozy neighborhood pub near Gasworks Park offers delicious cocktails, small plates, and hearty comfort food for brunch. This is the place to go if you’re craving fried chicken and biscuits. The atmosphere inside is known to be warm and inviting but you can also find plenty of outdoor seating.
Union Saloon is open for brunch from 9:30 AM to 2 PM Saturday and Sunday. You can peruse their brunch menu online.
📍Location: 3645 Wallingford Ave N
🕰️Hours: Brunch Saturday and Sunday 9:30am—2pm
18. Luna Park Cafe, West Seattle
Of course we couldn’t leave out West Seattle. Luna Park Cafe is known for its kitschy retro interior, but you may want to take advantage of their outdoor seating on nice days. This is the place to go for nostalgic, diner-style comfort food.
Luna Park Cafe is currently serving breakfast all day. Get more information here.
📍Location: 2918 SW Avalon Way
🕰️Hours: Mon.-Thurs. & Sun. 8am-3pm, Fri. & Sat. 8am-9pm
19. Harry’s Beach House, West Seattle
Another fantastic brunch option for our West Seattle friends, Harry’s Beach House is located on Alki Beach. You can enjoy the scent of the Puget Sound while sitting at one of their outdoor tables. The menu matches the nautical theme, with oysters, shrimp cocktail, and smoked salmon Benedict joining more traditional brunch classics. You can see their full hours and make a reservation here.
📍Location: 2676 Alki Ave SW
🕰️Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm, Friday: 11am – 10pm, Saturday: 9am – 10pm, Sunday: 9am – 9pm
Happy brunching, Seattle!
Featured image via oddfellowscafe.com