Huckleberry Square Restaurant
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. - Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Private Lot
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Breakfast
- Alcohol: Beer & Wine Only
50 reviews
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
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11 Reviews for Huckleberry Square Restaurant
With Ed's being packed we decided to make the dreaded journey down 1st ave s into the lovely city of Burien, it was a bad move. I had the chicken fried steak, this is a dish that no matter how you cook it, it seems to turn out OK not at the huckleberry it was frozen in the middle. I then puked in the bathroom, more from a heavy night of drinking but also because I saw a couple walk in with matching nascar jackets on. The reason this butt hole of eggs earned two stars is because it was the first place my girlfriend and I ate breakfast so many moons ago, I must have been dazed by her beauty that first time to notice the food sucked, not that I am not dazed by her beauty now, so maybe the food was just worse I guess for a real review I should go in with my friend Ricky and see what it taste like because he is sort of a ugly dude.
It's a sad day when a huckleberry streusel cake needed more cinnamon in its cinnamon. Also, a tip to the cooks: if you roll the huckleberries in flour first, they won't sink to the bottom of your cake.
Not a bad place for breakfast, all in all. I like the old-timey Northwest decor; it sets the stage for an old-timey experience. Which can be a good thing...or not. I'd probably eat here again if I happened to be nearby, but I won't be driving all the way to Burien for this place.
It's just not a //good// place, either. Overly large portions, considering their aged demographic, of bland food for a reasonable price. I suppose one could take home the leftovers, which would cut the meal price in half.
But who wants to reheat eggs?
What first came to my mind when pondering a review for the place I passed so often, was King of the Hill. In the episode where Peggy and Hank get a Motorcycle they end up doing what they wanted to do for retirement which was drive cross country , collect state spoons, and eat at Diner's and talk to the local people and connect with other parts of America.
Sweet, and pretty indicative of Huckleberry.
The decor is cute too, each section has a little name, and the interior is cedar unless I'm mistaken and there is Native art on the walls and pretty green plants everywhere.
I thought Huckleberries were pink, apparently the sign is accurate and there is another variety in purple. They are also really tasty. This food is comfort food in generous portions ( like most stuff, I'm finding, in White Center) and since I wasn't raised in a metro area I understand the positive social connotations of all it's quirks that send metrophiles into shivering pangs of agony, confusion and despair .
They don't cut corners where a lot of diners do. They use real potatoes in the mash potatoes at instant mash prices. They use brand names Americans can remember and usually trust, almost everything they can make ( from my experience) they make themselves and the big portion size is actually an expression of love for their fellow man.
They're saying " it doesn't cost anymore for you to leave full, and we're not going to be greedy about something we buy in bulk and have to throw away if you don't eat it". There is a note of social responsibility in that "waste naught, want naught" attitude that has twenty-first century consumers confused- holding onto their empty individual Dasani water bottles like shivering toy poodles in an over-sized bag before throwing it away to join the other five hundred they contributed to a landfill ( or an incinerator about a hundred times worse than a landfill, FYI eco-neophites) this year , rather than put their lips to a weathered little Coca~Cola fountain cup of tap water at sit-down meal, that an old person with a high BMI may have used.
They would probably just give you a half-order if you weren't shy about asking , and really couldn't eat too much but if you had a small lunch-I don't see a problem, especially since there is a plethora of homeless people along any highway or off-ramp near Huckleberry and feeding the homeless( I think) is a much better use of leftovers than a Holy relic of bourgeois whiny blog entries with close-ups of the "plebian-sized" portions.
The staff was that rare stock of nice and gutsy diner ladies. The pot roast is good, the Italian wedding soup is nice and their Parmy Chicken is tasty. One thing I would have liked was bread though, usually thse places have a basket of bread, I think it may have to be ordered.
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I was going to give Huckleberry's only four stars but when I sat here and really thought about it, there's really nothing to make this place short of practically perfect. Sure, it's not in a great neighborhood but it's not the ghetto. (There is a head shop across the street, though) (And if you're into that, that might make it even better)
I can attest that the breakfast is delightful. It's comfort food. It fills my belly and makes me happy. I'm a particular fan of the Mexican omelet and the Fractured Vegetarian.
I bring my family there, I brought my relatives there and I brought my groomsmen there. If it's good enough for the most important people in my life, it has to be good. (Or I really just don't like these people.)
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Yet another place that I have been going to for a long time. This use to be one of the places my grandparents took me and my cousins every Sunday after church (this was way before I became the happy li'l heathen I am today.).
Yes, there are lots of old people. Yes, you may have to wait a few minutes to get your order done. Yes, there is a slight native American/carved wooden bear motif through out. But hey, the food is good. No fancy schmancy frilly food here. It's really what you expect from a place like this.
The prices are pretty reasonable too. When i go, I usually get one of two things: a club sandwich with fries and a side salad, or a fractured vegetarian omelet. Their (bottomless!) ice teas are HUGE. My mom usually gets either this egg scramble thing, or a Belgium waffle with fruit. I also highly recommend a Belgium waffle with huckleberries on it.
As you can gather by the name, they offer many huckleberry products, but most of those are in candies you can buy out front, though they do offer huckleberry soda and pies.
My mom and I come here all the time when we want something simple and filling, and are too lazy to cook.
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The third star is only because of the patrons who come here so often they are comfortable enough to start up a conversation with the stranger sitting next to them...at least that is what I've noticed the ten or so times I've been here.
Not to dis but there has to be something said for a place that mostly attracts people who can eat off of the 55 and older part of the menu. I worked for a place that served the "tastes" of older clients and trust me, all this signifies is that your food is close to bland and that there is a lot of it which is what I've experienced at Huckleberry's.
The service is really good though and everyone always seems like they are in a good mood. It's always a full house to but with the said clientele.
For those of you wondering, the tens times is due to my grandparents.
Great prices for okay food. I got the pancakes and although the texture was great, the taste was mediocre. I think it was the butter/cooking oil they cooked the pancake in. I couldn't shake off that taste. My husband got the omelet with the taco seasoning and that tasted pretty good.
The service is quick, the place is clean, and don't be deterred by the waiting area. It goes pretty quick.
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If you live far away from this place I wouldn't suggest undertaking a long drive for it, but if you're close and in the mood for a quaint northwest style diner that serves a great breakfast (in addition to other food) all day, then I'd say go for it.
My favorite time to go is Saturday or Sundays, mid morning, when it is raining. The combination of the good food, window seat, and northwest wood make for a great meal :)
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Nice lil mom and pop diner with some tacky decor and lots of senior citizens eating there. But what the heck, it's close by and the prices are very reasonable. There's lots of menu items and breakfast is served all day! I liked my chicken-fried steak and eggs with hashbrowns so I'm sure we'll be back.
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Huge portions, reasonable price, fast (albeit a bit rude occasionally) service. I have had to wait to be seated a number of times because it is pretty popular but what you get for the price is great. The Huckleberry Milkshake is my daughter's favorite and their Huckleberry Streusal Cake is fantastic. Definitely worth a try!
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I'm new to the area and found this little jewel just driving to work!
I like the atmosphere - it's like a grown-up local coffee shop with better food.
Awesome food and large portions for very reasonable prices.
The Cobb salad could serve 4!
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