The Dish
Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional) [Edit]
Neighborhood: Ballard4358 Leary Way NW
(between N 8th Ave & Bright St)
Seattle, WA 98107 (206) 782-9985
- Hours:
Tue-Sat 7:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sun 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: No
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Breakfast
- Alcohol: None
97 reviews
Neighborhood: University District
"This is my new favorite breakfast place. I agonized over the menu, because I couldn't decide if I wanted a savory egg dish or some french…" read more »
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I can't say enough good things about the food at The Dish Cafe! Their bacon is to die for and their tuna melt is perfect! the only thing wrong with them is that they close at 1:30!!!
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There is a long line, the seating is tight, and they don't accept credit cards. At first I was a bit turned off by this but I was committed to giving The Dish a fair chance.
I sure am happy that I did. The wait for a table was long, but it moved quickly. The seating was tight, but it only helped created an old town diner's vibe to it. Not accepting credit cards was no big deal either, since the servers are blazing fast with every transaction.
The food was great and the portions were huge. The vast majority of people get boxes upon leaving. My eggs benedict with Italian sausage was perfectly put together. My girlfriend ordered two blueberry pancakes that were absolutely huge. Trenched in butter and syrup, it was heart stoppingly good.
I also want to note, we got seats at the counter. I'm not a big counter person and I rarely ever patron diners. But it was great to get a view into the kitchen. In a way it was like watching an episode of Top Chef in Seattle (which the people at Bravo need to make happen). Watching the efficiency of this tiny, crowded kitchen was quite entertaining. There was a mountain of potatoes and onions, several steering wheel size pancakes, and even a pile of corned beef hash that looked more than edible (I'm not a fan of CB hash).
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Why does everything so good, have to be so bad. Take biscuits and gravy. Might as well take the whole heap of it and attach it to your ass. Sausage, buttery biscuit, mmmmm. Anyway, if you're gonna do it, you might as well do it right. Don't waste your time on a so-so B&G. The Dish won't let you down. Stellar Biscuits and gravy, everytime.
*For the ass-watcher, half orders available.
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Wow. What a find. The kind of place that Yelp was made for.
After reading the reviews here, I did anticipate that there'd be a significant wait. There was. However, they do offer free coffee (this turned out to be true inside the diner as well), which was a nice touch. Also, it was sunny (but still chilly) out. That helped.
The wait was about twenty minutes total, so it wasn't bad. Make sure you have some good company, and it'll pass quickly (if you are alone, though, you might be able to get in more quickly for bar seating. If you're with bad company, you're out of luck). Inside, we were welcomed by a warm interior with charming decor and a polite staff.
Hearing so much about the breakfast here, I immediately locked onto the breakfast side (served all day! But apparently the lunch is good too, though). Was a tough choice between the Nicko's omelet and the breakfast burrito. The omelet - mushroom, sausage, cheese, sour cream. The burrito - beans, peppers, eggs, cheese, etc. This was a contest with only winners (save for my ass, I guess).
I went for the Nicko's omelet. If you're not a fan of sour cream, there are other omelets/scrambles. Lots. Like I said, you can't lose here.
Delicious! Friendly! Served all day. Bring cash (or a check, if you still use those..)
Even though I copped out and ordered oatmeal and a 'small' fruit dish with yogurt, the platters that came out did not skimp at all on the big spread of fruit, and oatmeal with raisins, brown sugar and milk on the side. Plus, my dearest breakfast companion (breakfast served all day) was good enough to order the Roma egg scramble which was so full of savor goodness of tomato and basil, with great potatoes that seemed to contain more taste than could fit in their volume. Of course, we had a side of bacon too, which was confusingly crispy yet chewy. The service was reasonably prompt for a full house, and kept the coffee refills and friendliness coming on a regular basis.
This place has a nice happy buzzy atmosphere when busy. The walls are painted a light green on one side, and an energetic but unalarming yellow on the other end. The bathrooms are reasonably clean and nice, for those who care. Go on a lazy day so the wait for delicious food doesn't bother you.
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Oh the Dish... Sometimes I dream about the Napoli Scramble in my sleep. The food here is so so tasty and always consistent. I have been going here for the last three years and am always impressed. The service is great all the staff are very friendly, and I love the coffee set outside on a busy weekend morning. Always a plus after a night of drinking to have it out while waiting in line, and it is always worth the wait.
I highly recommend the breakfast burrito and ordering the scone over toast is a must!
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After all the great reviews I read, I wanted to see what the hype was all about. Happily I wasn't disappointed. The food here is damn good!
We signed up on the wait list and after a 15 minute we were seated at the counter. Had I known their coffee was that good, I would have drank some during the wait. (I ended up drinking 3 cups!) Usually I like regular seating but this time I didn't mind. We had a chance to see all of dishes come out. One after another, the dishes coming from the grill looking delicious. The guy right next to me suggested the biscuits and gravy after hearing me ooh and ahh at all the meals coming out. I finally decided on the half order biscuits and gravy and the scone (which is actually coffee cake.) It was a great choice.
The service is awesome BTW. Even though the place was packed with a long wait outside, they had a great attitude and made sure we had everything we needed. My coffee was filled during the entire meal.
I'll definitely be back. Great food, good prices and great service. Can't ask for anything else!
So... I'm embarrassed... I came here for the first time this morning w/ some non-yelp friends and I didn't research on Yelp first to see that it was a non-credit card establishment! Luckily I had my checkbook in my car, but I honestly can't recall the last time I paid for a meal w/ a check. Very trustworthy of these folks!
The breakfast burrito was really quite great actually. There was no way to eat all the food I was served! I love it when that happens. It made up for the fact that I thought it was a bit more spendy than I would usually like.
I've read some other reviews about the service... personally, I thought it was pretty good, especially since they were very accommodating to the fact that I met up w/ my friends after they were already seated and got my food to me relatively quickly.
I'll come back here again, but I'm not sure it's a "destination spot".
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The Dish was still busy when we arrived a half an hour before it closed on a Saturday. This actually worked in our favor because we were seated in 10 minutes.
So here's the dish on The Dish...
The folks who work here are pretty friendly.
I don't think they serve fresh squeezed orange juice. This is weird considering how home made everything else tasted.
Their oatmeal is out of this universe - sweet, creamy, fresh and healthy tasting. Everyone else's is BLAND crap!
Their bacon is stupendously crispy and delishy and BIG! Think grown up Babe's bacon!
I ordered their most popular dish the Slacker - this also resonated personally with my mojo. HOLY God it was good! Delicately scrambled with just the right amount of jack cheese, peppery enchilada sauce, sour cream and spices.
The portions were perfect, bordering on vente grande.
My girlfriend had the corn beef hash and thought it decent but not amazing.
The scone is actually coffee cake. It was buttery and decent.
We all left full and happy and my friends forgave me for dragging them across town just for a late brunch.
4.5 * stars
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What a cool surprise -- I walked here while my car was in the shop across the street, and was thrilled to find such a cute, delicious spot for breakfast. I ordered the daily special, a scramble with bacon, blue cheese, garlic, onions, and basil. It was out of this world, and that's really saying something coming from a girl who usually hates all breakfast food. The accompanying potatoes and toast were wonderful as well. My favorite part of breakfast was the jam for my toast -- that was some mighty good jam!
Great service, cute decor. Glad I had cash on me, since they don't take credit cards. Overall, an excellent way to kill an hour. So glad I stopped by!
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Practically every time I see my friend in Seattle we have breakfast at the dish. Its a wonderful little breakfast spot. Its always packed with a help-yourself list on the outside door. There is a little coffee cart outside with black coffee and the trimmings to go with it. There are funky mismatched mugs accompanying. This is really nice since the wait can be a little daunting.
I always get the french toast with fresh seasonal fruit and a side of bacon. The fruit it always gorgeous! (I actually went today and the fruit was a mix of apples, pineapple, mango, kiwi, blueberries, strawberries, and cantaloupe.) The bacon is very thick and crissspy -- loves it.
The staff is awesome -- we always get a lady with an Australian accent which just makes all the things she has to say sound better. I also bonded with another server over the woes of flat irons and how if you aren't careful your bangs will stick straight out of your forehead.
I love it! But beware of two factors: its cash or check only (I know odd, right!?) and it closes at 1:45pm. So get up, head to the ATM and get there early.
ps: its a smallll place, beware my fellow big booty hoes, & you wait outside so bring a coat.
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wow, this place has really opened my eyes beyond a world where brunch is just about eggs, pancakes and waffles (although i still got love for that - i.e. original pancake house)
but damn...had some dish called the especial slacker (i think). not even sure what was in it, and i don't really care. looked like salsa and scrambled eggs, but tastes absolutely divine. if you go here, i recommend you get it. it's a perfect amount of food for like 10 bucks or so. actually it's a ton of food, cuz on top of that slacker dish, you get a side of perfectly cooked potatoes and your choice of toast or english muffins.
it's a really small space, so expect a wait. and it's in a random part of ballard. and like others have mentioned, cash or check only. other than that, best brunch place i've tried thus far in seattle
People need to get over the idea that you have to wait for breakfast on the weekend. The wait exists at pretty much every restaurant that serves eggs or some foaming agent version thereof. The line to draw in the sand is whether or not you want to wait for good food or not.
For myself, all breakfast places are judged first and foremost on the potatoes; this is the hardest thing to get right. In my opinion, The Dish has the best potatoes in the city. They are crispy, but not too crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside. It seems that they steam them and then pan fry them just enough to get the crispy bits in place. Beyond that, I am not a good judge on the menu as I always order the same thing: The Slacker Especial. This is a fantastic and creative rendition on huevos rancheros with tortillas scrambled into the eggs. Amazing and unique. The super friendly wait staff and the coffee available for the lineup all add to the charm of a place worth standing in line for.
Oh, and if you don't want to stand in line, get there before 10am. Problem solved.
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Love the Dish.
The Dish is a small place so go early (before 11am) to beat the crowds, which can be seen huddling around the free coffee most days.
Everyting I have ordered from the Dish has been great, I love the slacker especialal with tofu...mmmm....also good with egg.
The Dish is the Real Deal!
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I really enjoyed the Nicko's omelette which had the right balance of cheese, sausage bits, and green onion. I can't say enough about the bite-sized sausage, it was distributed evenly throughout the omelette.
The service on this Wednesday morning was great. I like the hot sauce shelf they have. Even on a weekday, it was 75% full.
Oh, the Dish doesn't accept debit and credit cards.
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So far the best biscuits and gravy I have had in the Emerald City. The coffee offered outside is genius and saved me from grumbling about the wait (which wasn't that bad in the end...20-30 minutes).
I ordered The Favorite as well as a scramble and it hit the spot (gotta love bacon and cream cheese together). The potatoes were meh, but then again I really detest home-style potatoes. I am a super greasy and fried hash brown girl through and through.
My scone was definitely a slice of cinnamon coffee cake, but it was delish nonetheless. I slathered that sucker with butter and had to fend off the creeping spoon of my dining companion.
I love me the Dish and this place has definitely moved into top 5 brunch spots here in Seattle. Step down Glo's...there is a new diner stop in Sheila's life.
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Busy, but so worth it. Only a few straight across vegan options, but the waitresses will hook it up. You might be waiting outside in the brisk wind off the canal but never fear! They have a coffee station on the patio and keep it coming strong until your name is up.
Once inside, though obviously crowded you don't feel rushed and everyone, even the staff is having a good time.
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I have a theory about restaurants in Seattle: if there's a line outside, it's probably a place that you want to avoid. The Dish is exhibit A.
It's not that the food is bad...it's perfectly adequate. Greasy breakfast food, in reasonable portions, with a helping of the usual Seattle-style, grunt-and-shove customer service. But once you factor in the wait, the elbow-to-elbow seating, and the cash-only payment, it's enough to make you question the sanity of the people standing in line.
If you're lucky enough to hit the Dish when there's no wait, then by all means, dig in. Any other time, walk down the street to Hale's. You'll eat the same food, and it won't involve an hour-long wait in a stupid plastic lawn chair.
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People, close the freakin' door. What is /wrong/ with you?
Yeah, it's hell getting up early Sundays so you don't have to wait an eternity in brunch purgatory before getting a seat at Dish, but it's probably worth it. The menu is homey in exactly the way it should be and they make a very passable (i.e., rare) breakfast burrito.
Dish's servers are on the ball, the food is fast, and the coffee keeps coming. It is, in fact, the sort of ur-breakfast experience that, like simple black dresses, is both stereotypical and almost impossible to find.
My only complaint---other than the ridiculous hour you have to get there in order to get seated in any semblance of a timely way...and, oh yeah, that epitomical Northwestern omission of meat sides from most breakfast dishes---is that people seem to habitually wander in without closing the door behind them, even when it's freezing out. It's like they're so stunned to be in the warm womb of breakfasty goodness, they forget every manner mama shoulda taught them.
Bummer for you if you're sitting at the counter by the door. But don't be afraid to yell at the addled ziz-heads. We did, and it worked.
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At this point, The Dish to me is like that old friend where there's really no surprises any more, but you still know and love and can call on them in a pinch. And in fact, back in the day my friends and I would hit The Dish almost every single weekend to gossip about whatever we did the night before and give updates on the latest boyfriend and dating news. So I always thought that the name perfectly describes what happens there.
The wait on weekends can be excruciating and there's really no way around that unless you arrive before 8:30 or 9 a.m. Get your name on the list immediately and then settle in on the benches outside with a cup of free joe - I give them props for brewing Tony's Coffee from my hometown of Bellingham - and pray it doesn't start raining while you wait. Make sure your whole party is there, too, because they won't seat you otherwise.
The food at The Dish tasty, but heavy on the scrambles and omelets. I don't eat eggs, and had a tough time on my first few early visits where I rotated between the scant non-egg options. The granola is overpriced but quite good, especially if you ask them to throw some extra seasonal fruit on top. The french toast and pancakes are nothing special. But the tofu is quite nice - especially if you throw down a few extra dimes for the ginger-soy sauce add-in. You can also ask them to substitute tofu for any of their egg scrambles, which really opens up the menu options for non egg eaters as well.
All of the breakfast dishes come with potatoes - which I've found to be rather inconsistent in quality, unfortunately. They range from soft (I like 'em more crispy) to overdone and greasy. You can also choose either toast or a "scone" - fyi the latter is more like coffee cake and really not that great. Stick with the toast and smother it with their yummy jam. You can trade with a neighbor if the jam found on your table is not to your liking - there's usually at least three assorted flavors scattered about.
I'm admittedly a little burnt out on this place, but it is still definitely in my breakfast rotation throughout the year and I recommend to anyone who hasn't been yet.
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I'm not quite sure what the fuss is all about.
The Dish is only a few blocks from me, and after hearing about the wait lists and how people line up outside, I thought I'd give it a try.
Uh. It's fine?
I went here a while ago, but ordered your typical breakfast - probably pancakes, sausage, the usual. The waitress was an ass, and the food was right decent, but that's all. It's a cute interior, though, so maybe, like my experiences with Apple, my trip was a fluke.
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I don't eat breakfast daily (sometimes not even weekly) but I enjoyed what I had here.
Very polite staff - our party of 3 didn't know about the cash only-ness of this place and they allowed us to come back later to pay. I thought that was really nice, but what else could they have done?
I'll have to try these biscuits and gravy to add some depth to my review.
This place was so good I didn't mind having to stand outside in the cold (sipping delicious coffee while I waited) until a table was available.
I got the french toast. Everyone else got the biscuits and gravy, which was fine by me, because I don't really like the biscuits and gravy.
Oh dear God, I should have gotten the biscuits and gravy.
Long story short: get up early and be prepared to enjoy a coffee-licious wait. When you get inside, have some biscuits and gravy. Mmm.
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I'm wavering between 3 and 4 stars. So first off, the food was good. That's it. Not superb, not anything special, just better than diner food, but definitely not something I would wait longer than 15 minutes for. I luckily did not have to wait, or I would have been more disappointed.
What is all the fuss? I had the vegetarian eggs benedict and blueberry pancake. The bennedict was tasty, but not phenomenal. I couldn't point out anything wrong with it, but I would never crave it. BUT, the potatoes were good. They may be too heavily salted, but for once, I didn't need ketchup.
The pancake was fluffy and thick, but very plain. The batter had no sweetness in it.
I would not go with the expectation of superior diner/breakfast food. Just solid food. Maybe there just aren't good places to eat in Seattle? Overall, I've been pretty disappointed with the places I've been here.
I live not even close to this place...but I love a good breakfast so I am willing to take a drive if it means something yummy.
The dish is a very cute (small) place. We were lucky to show up at an "off" time so we walked right in and got a table. I did notice the coffee outside which is a fabulous touch that I appreciated (even though I did not partake).
The wait staff here is great. They are super friendly and its almost like you feel as if you have known them forever.
We all ordered breakfast (even though it was noon). It was all very good. I ordered an egg scramble with sausage, spinach, onions and parmesan cheese...it was tasty. The potatoes were delicious and I ate every last bite of them. We all got the "scone" as a side (even the waitress noted...it was a scone that is not really a scone and she does not know why they call it a scone. it was more like a thicker coffee cake).
Everything was very good...I don't think it was the best breakfast that I ever had...but I was not mad that I made the 40 minute drive to get there.
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Maybe I'm wrong and maybe I'm blind, but I didn't see pancakes on the menu, hence the 4 stars. I was kind of in the mood for a breakfast combo type thingee, but sadly, no pancakes. Wah!
But I went with the Eggs Benedict, it was out of this world good, maybe the best I've ever had to be honest. Everything about this place was great: the coffee, the service, the food, and the price. It made for a very pleasant experience overall.
But, no pancakes? Seriously? Is this not America? Give me liberty or give me pancakes, I'd take the pancakes. Thank you very much!
****It has since been brought to my attention that they, in fact, do have pancakes. I guess I had a brain fart and just didn't see them on the menu. Thanks for bringing this to my attention Carrie L. B. It has been noted for future reference******
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Fabulous breakfast place!
Only downside is all of Seattle knows it, and it's a bit small, so fills up fast.
Upside is the staff knows this, and does their best to compensate. Free coffee outside while you wait, and if you're alone you can often find a seat at the counter.
Everything on the menu is good, and most importantly in a breakfast place, consistently good. Fresh, good quality ingredients and put together well. It's not crazy inventive stuff, it's just good breakfast. Honestly what more can you ask for?
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Seriously? Coffee outside while you wait? SOLD!
Based on Yelp reviews I went and had a fabulous breakfast here. With lots of coffee. Sure, you have to wait a few minutes as the place is super-small, but coffee while you wait? In case I hadn't mentioned that yet...
My only complaint is they aren't open later for those of us that aren't motivated on weekends before noon.
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Cozy little place that is just the right amount of diner without being divey. Wait staff is always polite and the vibe here is cheerful.
I usually order the same thing: one blueberry pancake with a side of eggs and bacon. I tried the corned beef hash once and didn't like it, so I stick with what makes me happy.
Prices are a little hefty, but typical for breakfast. The dishes are simple, so I would think the cost could come down a bit, but it's not outrageous or anything.
Bring cash -- they don't accept plastic. Also, be prepared to wait.
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Love their biscuits and gravy... hate the wait...
This place was great! My friends and I are huge breakfast fans and loved this place. I only wish we would have gone here last weekend rather than wasting our time and money at Julia's in Wallingford...
The Dish does have a wait to get in, but it was worth it and not that long at all. They provided coffee and places to sit while waiting. Once we got in, we sat at the counter which was a great way to see everything that was coming out of the kitchen. It all looked WONDERFUL!
The ladies working were all very nice and attentive and seemed to be having a great time themselves. What we ordered was better than expected. The potatoes were perfect - not overloaded in herbs like some places (Julia's and their rosemary!) and the omelet couldn't have been better. Coffee was great, toast, jam, everything....even the hot sauce bar that came with recommendations from the ladies.
The only thing to keep in mind w/this place is that they only take cash or check, so come prepared.
We can't wait to go back!
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I live nowhere near The Dish but I make at least bi-weekly trips over there on Sundays to eat my heart out.
There is almost always a wait but they provide hot coffee while you stand in the rain.
The waitresses are super friendly and remember us every time.
They have excellent baked goods (though the scones are a bit untraditional) and breakfast potatoes.
I am crazy for the Especial dish - scrambled eggs with enchilada sauce, tortilla chips, salsa and sour cream. I throw on some great hot sauce (chosen from their extensive library) and add a side of black beans. Heaven.
I feel this is one of the few breakfast places in Seattle worth the money, the trip and the calories.
Cash only, FYI.
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Yep, this place really is the best breakfast in Seattle. Believe me, I've been to all of them.....well, in the Fremont, Wallingford, Queen Anne areas at least.
I'm a Brit living in London who for last 7 years has been coming to Seattle to visit family. Whenever I'm in town I always stop at the Dish. Usually served by the same waittress - yep, they stay that long - and the service is always impeccable.
Free coffee while you wait for your table, the bottomless cup and an excellent breakfast make this my destination of choice. Not sure what your American delicacies of "Biscuits & Gravy" are (in Britain that would be a revolting combination), however, my staple diet of bacon, eggs and the most amazing potatoes add up to the best breakfast in Seattle.....by far. I'll be stopping by in October this year when I'm in town. Can't wait!
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This place has a wonderfully comfortable feeling. Our waitress was super nice and friendly. The dish we ate that stood out was the 'my favorite' scrambled. It will get me back to this place the next time I am in Seattle. The potatoes were also excellent. The scone and the pancakes were good but just not exactly how I would like them. My husband loved the pancakes.
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Yay! we finally got to eat here! The only day the dish is closed is Monday, which is unfortunately our day off, so the dish has eluded us until this past weekend when the in-laws were a'visitin.
We all had eggs benedict. Delicious. I base breakfast restaurants on their bennies, as it is my favorite breakfy food and much too complicated to make myself. The potatoes were perfectly seasoned. Hollandaise? Tasted like it was homemade, which is rare. My husband got a variation that our server called "the malibu" -regular crispy bacon and avocado bennie. That was good too, but I'm a purist, especially on the first visit.
Considering it was a Sunday and pouring rain, I didn't even really mind waiting for the 1/2 hour we did. Yeah, it's pretty damn good, but I guess everyone else knows that, too!
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so, i talk to so many people every day, and everyone is saying the dish this, the dish that. so, i finally go, and was not let down!! i had probably the best biscuits and gravy i have had in seattle (hatties brunch a close second). the coffee cart outside on the patio was cool, considering we had to wait a bit to get seated... thanks to yelp though, that was expected. we sat at the bar and i was surprised at how many different hot sauces there were to choose from. seriously, like over 20 or something. crazy. our meal was not only amazing, but the service was awesome, and it was pretty chill to watch them cook our food. *big plus cus you can see how clean they are*. i will definately be back to the dish. yayyy breakfast!
This is the place we've always driven by and said "huh, we should go there some time". Well FINALLY, today was our "some time" - we parked over by the Fred Meyer and dutifully signed our name to the wait list, which wasn't long for Saturday brunch. We waited about 2 minutes before we were called in to grab a seat at the bar. It's so tiny! But bright, and welcoming - and all the energy buzzing around is actually kind of nice.
Service is prompt and awesome - we had a hard time choosing because they had a ton of both breakfast and lunch options. We both stuck with breakfast, going with the Pigs in the Garden omelette (sausage, tomato, basil and mozzarella) and the biscuits and gravy. Both came with really flavorful red potatoes - no ketchup needed!
I honestly can't wait to go back to have something off the lunch menu - the sandwiches and burgers I saw others eating looked awesome.
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Fan-freakin-tastic!
Thats all i got for you!
I knew this place was going to be great right off the bat.
When we noticed it was cash only we asked the waitress where the closest ATM was, she said not to worry about it, that we could pay her back next time!
We got lunch, which was excellent, but next time im going to try the breakfast, the orders of the biscuits and gravy i saw looked amazing.
My boyfriend ordered the ruban and said it was by far the best he's ever had, actually in his own words, "It's so good i feel like i should call my mom and tell her about it!"
I just had a cold roast Turkey sandwich. Delicious. But the best part, The lentil, sweet potato, and bacon soup. I really really need the recipe.
Im so thankful we found this place, even if it was by accident :)
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I will never understand why people will wait all day for some average breakfast food. This city is crazy for breakfast places. The huevos rancheros were good but not waiting in line for 2 hours good.
I don't get it.
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Don't have anything bad to say about this place....well, maybe that is not all true. It is a bit cramped on the inside. Oh, and I got a "scone" with my meal and it was more like coffee cake than a scone.
So there, those are the only bad things I can say. Other than that it was a perfect breakfast. The service was great, the coffee was good, the oj was great and the food was excellent. I ate so damn much that all I had the rest of the day was a cup of soup I was so full from my awesome breakfast. Eggs-fantastic, taters-great, pancakes-wonderful.
We went on a Saturday and liked it so much we went back again on Monday. Only problem is it is closed on Monday's. What a bummer, we were so looking forward to eating there again. Oh well, next time I'm in Seattle you can bet I will be back at The Dish.
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