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The Dish
Categories: Restaurants American (Traditional) Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
4358 Leary Way NW(between N 8th Ave & Bright St)
Seattle, WA 98107
Neighborhood: Ballard
(206) 782-9985
- Hours:
Tue-Sat 7 am - 1:30 pm
Sun 8 am - 1:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
287 reviews for The Dish
Review Highlights
"They have killer-awesomesauce corned beef hash."
(in 19 reviews)
"Today I tried the Veggie Eggs Benedict- to die for."
(in 27 reviews)
"Please note: The Dish is a cash and check only place."
(in 11 reviews)
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287 reviews in English
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Review from Kyle J.
Seattle, WA
1/9/2012
Once of my favorite breakfasts in Seattle. A bustling small diner with small tables and good service, and wonderful eats that I would recommend to anyone.
Like most good breakfast joints you will have to wait but they serve you coffee outside while you wait.
Highly recommended! -
Review from Allison W.
Seattle, WA
2/9/2012
If this was the first time I'd eaten at the Dish, I'd have given it three stars. However, it's just not what it used to be. As others have noted, the level of care and attention's just not there in the food.
I feel kinda bad saying that, but hopefully the owners will take note and shape things up a bit.
Good service, good coffee, nice people. -
Review from Carolyn S.
Seattle, WA
12/14/2011
Yum and yum! This place pretty much knocked my socks off. I had the chicken fried steak breakfast special, while my sister enjoyed the Slacker Especial.
Portion sizes were pefect. It makes me uncomfortable when they load you up with 4 meals worth of food that you either have to waste or tote back home to be worked on over the next several days. To leave satisfied but not waddling is a fine balance to strike - but an important one. If the portion size is too small then you feel like you over paid.
There were several other things on the menu that I'd like to try. One of these days when I can get away during their business hours, I'll be back. I'd really like to check out the lunch menu - but the breakfast just may suck me in a few more times before I settle on a lunch item. -
Review from Bridget C.
Seattle, WA
2/5/2012
I was looking forward to a great Sunday brunch. And although the atmosphere couldn't be more authentic working man's diner, my meal was uninspired. I had the corned beef hash, and it was greasy and charred as well as salty. Too much of the same flavors piled up on the plate. My dining companion had pancakes, and they had maple syrup for an extra buck which we appreciated. My scone, which was actually coffee cake, lacked love. That's the best way to describe it. I want a coffee cake that looks like someone anticipated the arrival of beloved guests while assembling the cake. This one was a bit spoungey with no inclusions (nuts, apples, raspberries, pineapples! Or even cinnamon for gosh sakes!) to break up the bland flavor.
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Review from Ken L.
Corned beef hash and the biscuits and gravy are very filling with a generous amount plus you get to choose from a ton of different hot sauces they have. I like what they offer and thumbs up for breakfast in the morning.
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Review from Katalin G.
Seattle, WA
1/29/2012
I love the dish!! Best "breakfast date" spot in N. Seattle. Awesome coffee, food made with love and a great inviting atmosphere.
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Review from J B.
Auburn, WA
2/1/2012
Best eggs Benedict.
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Review from Randy B.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
1/14/2012
Great breakfast yesterday...and I'm very picky about my breakfast. Excellent Italian omelet, packed full. The highlight was the scone! Cinnamon scone with raspberry jam, perfect addition to the omelet.
Huge portions, friendly staff, quick, reasonably priced.
Highly recommended. -
Review from kathy m.
10/13/2011
Went here for lunch and ended up eating breakfast. Everything was pretty good. I had the Slacker Especial which was scrambled eggs with enchilada sauce, tortilla chips (3), green chilies and jack cheese, topped with salsa, sour cream and green onions. The eggs were done just right (and I'm picky about my eggs). I wasn't crazy about the potatoes which were piled on my plate (potato to egg ratio was about 2:1) so for $9.75 it was kinda pricey. I would have liked a few more tortilla chips.
As I mentioned earlier I went here for lunch and I ended up eating breakfast...mostly because the lunch menu was not very interesting. I was in the mood for a nice salad but they just had the usual garden, spinach, and Greek. With all of the eggs and cheeses and chicken breasts and black beans and tortilla chips in the place one would think they could concoct something unique for lunch.
Overall, this was a pretty good breakfast place, a little on the spendy side. Spruce up the lunch menu, however, and I would be more inclined to give another star. -
Review from Shawna H.
East Orange, NJ
1/3/2012
Very very very good! First time there, but worth it. No wait and plenty of other space brunch time on Tuesday. Friend had the eggs benedict and said "the eggs are PERRRRFECT" meaning not overcooked, perfectly poached and gooey inside as they should be. He also said hollandaise had a lemony kick, which he liked. I should mention he tries the eggs benedict at every breakfast place he goes to so he knows his stuff. He said this is one of the front runners amongst egg benedict plates.
I had the biscuits and gravy. I do not really ever order this, but wanted to try something different and it was VERY good. Very filling and heavy, which seems to be a signature trait of this plate. Biscuits were buttery and red potatoes were yummy and salty. I really liked my meal a lot. Definitely good if you like comfort food and want a good hearty meal that keeps you full, with lots of homemade... buttery, salty, comforting goodness.
Others notes...
we tried the linked sausage- YUM
Omelette choices looked really good
Corn beef hash looked pretty yummy too.
Nice waitstaff, clean place.
I'd go reasonably out of my way to go again AND would def recommend this to friends and breakfast lovers. -
Review from Adriana K.
Seattle, WA
10/26/2011
A last hold out for diner food in Fre-llard thats good and honest. Last I knew, they only took cash but I think that may have changed. They serve Tonys coffee, which I don't think is all too special, and their "scones" are what I would call coffee cake, but there is always friendly service. I have been going here for years and have always been impressed with the service. One time a couple sitting at the bar next to us were about to order and they realized they didn't take cards, their server told them to go ahead and order and eat - there was an atm nearby and she trusted they would return. That I think really speaks about the good honesty of what this place stands for. And the food isn't too bad either - try the Slacker Especial
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Review from Colleen R.
Seattle, WA
9/15/2011
Went for Breakfast- on a weekday, which I think is key, if you don't want to wait for a table. (At least, that's what I've heard.)
You really can't go wrong on the menu- the Egg Sandwich was a fantastic- the scones are more like a coffee cake minus the egregious layer of sugar (and dreamy! get one!).
One of the best b-fast places I've eaten in Seattle. -
Review from Cara Y.
Oakland, CA
6/27/2011
It just so happened that the stars aligned on Sunday morning, allowing us to try the much-yelped-about THE DISH. Sir-Cock-A-Doodle-Wake-Up-Call had us up again at 6am, and we were lucky enough to be staying with friends who live just up the road.
So at 7:45am we joined the waiting crowd out front and stood in anticipation of the "closed" sign to get the flip.
Food was very good. Not blow-your-doors-off, but very good. I loved that B's corned beef hash was the simple, unfooled around with variety. Sometimes just keeping it to the basics is the best. My blueberry pancakes were delicious, but a little tough. Delicious sausage links that reminded me of breakfast at Grandma's when I was little (my ex-hippy parents would never have allowed such a thing to pass their door).
Really loved that they brought M a toy (plastic baboon!) to keep him entertained, although we still wound up tag-teaming in order to get our food eaten.
Totally solid, but The Dish is pretty small and I can see how it would be a madhouse if you don't get there early. -
Review from Christine Z.
Seattle, WA
Updated - 8/22/2011 14 Check-ins Here
The BF and I needed a place to re-fuel after a 20 mile bike ride Sunday morning! We decided to hit up The Dish, as we have done almost every Sunday morning for the past 8 weeks or so, pre/post and sometimes sans, big workout! We are def regulars at The Dish - we've got our regular spots at the counter! And we ALWAYS seem to have the same fabulous server whenever we visit.
The daily special on this particular morning - chicken fried steak with 2 eggs & grilled red potatoes! Freakin D.LISH!!! It was so amazingly good, I practically begged them to add it to their regular menu!
The chicken fried steak was cooked to perfection; the thick gravy was so freakin' yummy - I wanted to take a tub of it to go to throw on top of all my food at home! If I could, I'd marry that damn chicken fried steak! OH.MY.GAWD best thing EVER!
I even opted NOT to help the BF eat his yummy scone because I didn't want to throw off my taste buds, which is saying a lot because those scones are magical!
Do yourself a favor, and start your day with a meal here - breakfast is the most important meal of the day!!! The Dish has dependable specials, and staples, you will never be disappointed with what you order!
We love The Dish, and we'll continue to patronize this place, the most awesome breakfast place in Seattle, week after week!
Oh, and they now accept major credit cards! So, if you don't have cash, no worries!Listed in: Eat, Drink & Do: BALLARD!, Seattle, how I love thee!
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3/3/2011
OH MY GOD!!! We LOVE The Dish!!!
The Dish is our Go-To spot when we are doing brunch with the fam,… Read more »
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Review from Karl S.
Anchorage, AK
12/2/2011
Breakfast nirvana. Great little breakfast lunch joint. Had the Niko omelette. Yum! Scones are like coffee cake, delicious. I'll go back again and again.
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Review from Rob B.
Seattle, WA
1/8/2012
Had the Seattle to Portland and added mushrooms. Unbelievable. Best breakfast in Seattle. Thanks Dish.
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Review from Joe K.
Seattle, WA
8/20/2011
Long wait outside this tiny little breakfast shack was pleasant enough in the August sun. There are 2 places next to it that also offer breakfast on the weekends, but they seemed abandoned by comparison, so I assured myself that the wait would be worthwhile.
I signed up for a seat at the counter, so as to diminish the length of my wait, and within 15 minutes I had my stool, a fresh OJ and a menu in hand.
I ordered the Slacker, which from reviews, and the conversations I overheard while waiting seemed like the house specialty. It was served hot, and quickly enough for a packed restaurant. Other than that, I really couldn't say. It was good, but a week later, I couldn't tell you anything about it beyond that.
This is a fine place, but next time, might try one of the places next door instead of waiting. -
Review from Ann C.
Seattle, WA
5/22/2011
Why on earth are there always people waiting outside this place on Sunday mornings? I've driven by it for years, and figured that since people were willing to wait outside in the rain, it must be good. WRONG.
Well, the toast was okay, I'll give them that. But my hard-poached eggs were po-medium at best, and I didn't appreciate the waitress yelling out "these eggs aren't hard enough" as she returned them to the window. (They weren't hard AT ALL, miss, and I demonstrated that to you by pressing on them with my finger, but obviously, you don't know your po-hards from your po-softs. Worse, the cook didn't either.) I wish I would have tasted the corned beef hash before I sent it back to have the eggs redone, because it was hard and crispy. Much like a plate of chopped up bacon. Does Cascioppos know what Dish is doing to their meat? Actually, it tasted more like pot roast, not corned beef. I picked out the meager minced potatoes and ate them, but left the rest of the hash untouched. What a waste.
The coffee was bitter, and the music was heavy enough on the bass to distort the speakers. We could still carry on a conversation, but did have to yell a few times. Fine for happy hour, not fine for morning. It was an overpriced, unpleasant breakfast, and I won't ever return. -
Review from Jenn D.
4/5/2011
I seriously hate this place because I've never had a good experience here. I always HOPE to, but.. Ok, maybe one time it was alright, but nothing special at best.
The wait is ridiculous and the pancakes are always too thick and dry. Plus, I don't like cramped and crowded, and I hate kitsch--all 3 define this place to a T.
I go back now and again for the novelty of sitting directly under the apartment where I used to live in the early 90s and to gaze out at the small strip of grass where my chihuahua (now dead, dead, dead) first learned to potty outside. -
Review from laura p.
Seattle, WA
6/11/2011
I love the biscuits and gravy at the Dish. I pretty much always order them. I also often get a side of bacon, which here is thick-cut, and usually pretty crispy, the way I like it. They grill the biscuits before slathering them in gravy, and frankly, it's a heart attack on a plate. A delicious heart attack that leaves me begging for more. I do generally order my eggs over medium, and they do generally come out over easy, but I just don't care enough to complain about that. The gravy sometimes tastes of flour, but not consistently.
But. Today I went and they had run out of gravy, so I ordered something different (ack). I ended up getting the garden scramble, which was pretty tasty. Someone else's review said it was bland and flavorless, but not mine. My boyfriend has gotten several different dishes because he oddly likes to try new things instead of eating the same thing week in, week out, and he has said that certain things are tasty (scrambles and such - he really likes the Slacker special) but overall it's not his favorite place to eat.
The service is sometimes really terrible, and sometimes it's great. The coffee is hit or miss. I generally go by myself or with one other person, so I usually don't have to wait long - don't say no to the counter. They started taking credit cards, which is really nice. You do have to wait outside, but if it's raining, they've started putting up a canopy in their patio area, so it's not so terrible if the weather is dreary. -
Review from Jenn N.
Bellevue, WA
4/4/2011
I live in Fremont and am constantly looking for great breakfast/brunch places to go on Sundays. I have heard rave reviews about the dish for years, but never had the patience to wait for a table. I went this past Sunday and saw only one other party waiting on the list, so we decided to put our name down and wait it out.
First, they have no where inside the restaurant to wait for your table, however they do have benches and coffee outside for your convenience. This might be a nice touch, except that we live in Seattle, and its typically not the climate you want to stand outside for 3o minutes in.
The front of house staff (ie, the girl that seats you) has been either unfriendly, or sometimes rude, every time Ive attempted to stop by. This time was no different. They also skipped over us because the 4th person in our party was still a few minutes away, which we had to find out on our own. They just skipped over us and didn't explain why.
Once we got seated in the very cramped table, our server was very friendly and prompt, which was greatly appreciated, as we were pretty hungry at this point. I ordered an Italian scramble, and my friends ordered some sort of chorizo scramble. Both were bland, if not downright gross.
I think this place is highly over rated, and not worth the wait. They only take cash or checks, are cramped and rude, and do not have good food.
You are better off going right next door to The Traveler, where they have a KILLER open faced egg sandwich, delicious Bloody Marys, and friendlier staff. -
Review from Jennifer A.
Seattle, WA
8/12/2011
We love this place for an amazing breakfast and they just started to take credit cards! Yay!
The staff is wonderful with kids. Wonderful. This is one of our favorite places- just get there before 9:00 am for fast seating. The breakfast is always great and the coffee is always strong! -
Review from Nirmal G.
Chicago, IL
5/12/2011
Came here for brunch this past Sunday with 6 other people. Definitely don't come with more than 3 other people. They told us that we would seated at separate tables, which we were fine with, but the set up that we ended up with was super awkward. I was expecting that the tables would be next to one another, instead two people at our table had to sit with their backs to the two people in our group that were seated at the next table. Made it really difficult to interact with everyone. On the up side, we were seated pretty fast considering it was Mother's Day (about 45 minutes).
I really don't understand why people rave about the scones. It's definitely not a scone. Definitely a coffeecake like creation that was dry. My brother ordered one since I had talked it up because of the reviews that I read, but it never showed up. They did charge us for it though, so my brother asked what happened to the scone right as we were paying. The waitress didn't provide an explanation or apologize. Instead, since we asked for it to go, she brought it out poorly wrapped in foil.
I had ordered the vegetable spuds, which were really good. My brother ordered the blueberry pancakes, which were pretty solid, although I would say I have had better. Everyone else seemed pretty pleased with their food and the amount of food there was. I wasn't a fan of the hot sauce at all, but others really, really liked it.
I might be convinced to come here again, but probably not. Given that our main reason for coming was because the wait was shorter than at other places, I would be more likely to go to a new place instead. -
Review from Samantha C.
Seattle, WA
9/10/2011
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! We go as a family often on the weekends and yes, it is packed and there is a wait, but it is WORTH IT!!!
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Review from Alan B.
Seattle, WA
5/8/2011
Rolled into The Dish for brunch today, and left satisfied. Solid omelettes, plenty of coffee, and a WALL of hot sauce. Plus, if you sit at the counter, you get a great view of the cooking madness of the Sunday rush.
Definitely better for smaller groups, and sometimes the wait can be a little while (but they give you coffee outside!), but for sure one of the better Fre-llard brunch locations I've found. -
Review from Mia C.
Seattle, WA
3/7/2011
awww, i love this place : ) maybe it was the sun shining that day and the sea air, but i was channeling California sun/surf when i was there. Probably also because there was a zillion hot sauce bottles on the wall.
great place for eggs. there are brunch places that are known for their sweet dishes (Portage Bay), but this place has great scrambles. i had to get the Seattle to Portland scramble (great name!) and it was delicious. Ahhh....bacon and spinach and eggs, so yummy. Their other distinctive touch was the scone they served with their plates...its really good! More like a slab of cornbread, its still delicious with their little pots of jam.
whenever i feel a little heartsick from missing California, i will def. come back on a sunny morning, sidle up to the bar, and get some food. -
Review from Jon D.
5/3/2011
My attitude may have been somewhat visibly soured upon walking in here. I had just gotten a harshly unfair (in my eyes) speeding ticket, and just needed to have something warm and comforting to rejuvenate my bruised mood.
Enter an eggs benedict with bacon. A warm hollandaise is a cure to many a bluesy moment, and I suppose this one did the trick. The diced red potatoes served as a tasty side to the bacon and poached egg (a little well done for my liking) over an English muffin.
It was good. Overly special? No, not really. But it was certainly sufficient to pull me out of my post-ticket funk. -
Review from Shera G.
Seattle, WA
3/19/2011
Thank the heavens that this place now accepts plastic! That's right folks! Went there cash in hand today and they have a CC accepted here sign. I ne-v-er carry cash so I had to plan my encounters with The Dish in the past, not anymore- whoo hoo!.
Today I tried the Veggie Eggs Benedict- to die for. They used 2 different kind of mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes. Melted in my mouth.
My only tiny complaint is that they serve water in plastic tumblers. I haven't drank out of those since the college days. And although it brings back memories it also brings back the taste of plastic. Not pleasant. -
Review from Chris J.
Las Vegas, NV
9/27/2011
Food was good service was kind of awkward, servers were eating bacon behind counter, had to deduct one star for that. But if you are looking for a good breakfast spot and don't mind little things like I do go for it.
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Review from Sara F.
Breckenridge, CO
9/29/2011
Yeahh! Yup!! We loved the Dish.. great awnings outside. That sandwich was delicious, super duper! Yup! Friendly service, great ambiance.
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Review from Thrill K.
Seattle, WA
1/16/2011
5 stars for good food and good service.
My first time here,won't be the last neither. I went for some B & G on a recommendation in another thread. I'm glad they had parking for my cart. More and more places I go to don't have parking. I liked the fact that they had a "Sign In" sheet outside. Most times that's a good thing to see.
Went on in,and the place is small. Maybe 10 - 12 at the counter and 20 more? at tables. Sat at the counter and was offered coffee straight off. The wall behind the counter has a few shelves with rows of different Hot Sauces. I didn't try any of them. I wanted to taste my food as it was made.
I placed my order for some B & G with my eggs UP. And they came maybe 5-7min later. I liked that. Nicely browned
Red Skin Potatoes, nice Fluffy Biscuits smothered in some good looking Gravy with Meat and a blend of secret herbs and spices. My 2 eggs were cooked just right.
I picked up my fork and started taking care of business!
My food was very good. With attentive service. I have no complaints at all.
I think my waitress was hot for me. I know I'm hard to resist. The women of Seattle are always after me. I think it's a combination of my cart ( which is pretty pimp if you ask me,you haven't seen a better one have you? ) Plus I'm always impeccably groomed. I'm a real Beau Brummel!
She was always coming around asking me "Hows the food?", "More coffee?", "Anything else?" I had to break her heart and tell her that the T - Man rides alone. Saying that I could give her the rest of the weekend. But a life time,can't do it.
Anyways, You should check this place out. You can't go wrong. Can you find better? Sure you can. But there's not a lot of places that are though.
The Dish serves up good dish!
This place is Thrill Killer approved. Check It OOOUUUTTT!!! -
Review from Ellen F.
Seattle, WA
6/5/2011
I took a friend of mine to breakfast at the Dish this past saturday morning at around 9 a.m..
What works well:
#1 - Even though the place was packed, there were many chairs outside to sit on, and a little coffee cart so that we could help ourselves while we waited. The coffee was the perfect temperature for a cool June morning, and I ended up preferring this batch to what we were served inside.
#2 - Once we were seated, the staff was pleasant, coffee refills frequent, and our food delivered promptly.
#3 - The Garden Tofu "Scramble" with Curry was delightful. The curry added a lot of spice to the meal, but wasn't overdone. The vegetables were well cooked, but not mushy. The potatoes were the perfect consistency, and there were a million of them.
#4 - I left feeling full, but not overly so, and I felt the $25 tab for the two of us (with tip) was justifiable based on the food and the service.
What could use improvement:
#1 - There was a sign-up sheet outside that asked us if we'd accept seats at the counter. I marked "No." Other people before us had marked "Yes." After around ten minutes of waiting, the server came out to get us, and was just bringing us inside, when a couple at the counter asked if they could have the same table. The server says "Yes," and turns to us and apologies. So - we went back outside, and she seated the people who had been at the counter. Even though I'm sure that couple had been there longer than us, they'd already accepted a place to sit at the counter. It felt like very poor costumer service from the waitress. If she was going to allow patrons to move, she should have checked before she came outside to get us.
#2 - I liked the music, but it seemed a little loud and out of place for a Saturday morning. Also, the speakers seemed to be a bit worn out, and the sound had that under water quality. Added to this, the acoustics of the place made me feel like I was doing a bit of shouting just to be heard. I think they need to replace the sound system, or perhaps just turn the volumn way down.
Overall, I enjoyed it, and would visit again. I do hope that next time I have a better experience when it comes to the wait, and the noise. -
Review from Jessica M.
Renton, WA
5/22/2011
Another spot we've only been to once, and had to wake up super early for as to avoid the lines. This is a small restaurant and we didn't really feel like waiting outside in line for a table on a chilly fall morning.
After reading reviews I knew that I absolutely had to get the eggs benedict. I'm not normally a huge egg person, but I gave it a try anyways. I opted for the bacon eggs bacon, and it just might be the best in town. The hollandaise was perfect and the bacon was thick cut. You could hear everyone at the nearby tables talking about how great the bacon was.
My daughter order the kid's pancake. She was thrilled when it showed up with a face made of fruit! Very cute. She was even happier by the way it tasted. Very light and fluffy.
I have to be honest though, because the place is so small, and there really was only one or two servers, the place was packed within 15 minutes of opening and the servers were so busy that getting coffee refills was pretty much out of the question. -
Review from Nadia G.
3/23/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I absolutely love breakfast. Its my favorite meal of the day, and the Dish does breakfast right! First of all, the scones. I LOVE the scones. I order one every time, and sometimes I order an extra to take home. They are buttery and sweet and they go so well with my tea. Yum!
My other favorite things on the menu are the strawberry pancakes, and the eggs benedict. I also like the yogurt with fruit if I'm not too hungry. They also have really good omelets and scrambles. My boyfriend always orders the breakfast burrito. Its filling and tasty!
As far as the decor, its a small cozy restaurant. The mugs are all mismatched, which I think is cool. The last time I had a mug from Hawaii. Just above the window to the kitchen they have a really impressive collection of hot sauces! On the walls is interesting artwork. I especially like the metalwork from Haiti.
Just make sure to get there fairly early, or else there is a wait. I am also really excited to hear that they are taking credit cards! The Dish is another great Ballard restaurant. -
Review from Jasmine M.
Seattle, WA
3/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
THE DISH now accepts credit cards.
That being said, I love this place! The ladies who own it are fabulous and their staff is just as stellar. I never leave here unsatisfied. In fact, the only problem I have here is 1) Out of the awesome nomnom options what the hell am I gonna pick; 2) I can't believe I ate it all; 3) When can I get back to eat more; and finally 4) What will I have when I return?
The Reuben is spectacular, and the potato salad is delightful. -
Review from Jey P.
Kirkland, WA
9/11/2011
The food was great, but the thing that was gross and ruined the experience for me; was seeing one of the cooks (we were at the bar and could see into the kitchen) make food without gloves. Now don't assume I'm a germ phobe, I'm not, but I did take a food handlers class and now understand the importance of wearing gloves while dealing with customers food. Just seeing the cook make peoples food bare hand bothered me and I don't think I'll return.
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Review from Jessica O.
Eugene, OR
11/2/2010
One of the things that I love about this place is that they try and make your wait as pleasant as possible by hooking you up with free coffee while you wait outside (there is no room inside for waiting so you had better be dressed weather friendly!).
I would say on average each time we have gone we have probably had a 30-45 minute wait. We have only ever gone on Sunday mornings.
The focus of the menu is definitely egg dishes, and they do them very well. I for one am very fond of their eggs benedict.
The best kept secret in my opinion is the scone. Yes, you read that right. All of their breakfast dishes come with your choice of toast or " a scone". Now who on earth would ever order a scone with their breakfast (obviously not me)? Then my friends ordered them and WOW. This is not your traditional scone people. I have always though of scones as part food and part weapon of warfare. Seriously, you could break some serious windows with your average scone. ANYWAY, this scone is heaven. Only slightly sweet with a crumbly topping, served warm and soft. No window breaking here.
The only reason that I am not giving this place 5 stars is because they only take cash or check. I love t-rex just as much as the next girl (probably more), but that doesn't mean we need to be doing business as if he were still with us (R.I.P.). -
Review from Santi A.
Seattle, WA
9/16/2011
The lines are long (get there before 9am), but the food is awesome and the servers are all very sweet! And the scones are delicious too -
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Review from Jered S.
Seattle, WA
5/5/2011
Not a fan. I've been asked to leave for taking a full hour to eat my breakfast with a friend because they had a wait. It was a very unpleasant experience.
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Review from Jackie turner T.
Seattle, WA
12/19/2010 1 Check-in Here
I just cannot understand how people wait outside in the cold for this breakfast. I have never disagreed more with a Yelp rating.
Dining experience was completely average. Pancakes were typical of a diner. Once you load it up with syrup , it's okay. Maybe The Dish is just not good at griddle dishes. If you are going to wait in a line for food here, go for the eggs.
