On a mobile device? Try our mobile site, optimized for faster browsing.
Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: BallardMon., Wed-Sun. 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Loading...
This place is gosh... heavenly a good word? Ehh Yeah... believe it!
First of all, this cute little house is exactly the environment you need on a Sunday morning after a long weekend... or night out? Yep!
Their mac and Cheese is THEE best I have ever had. Seriously. Those are big words fellow foodies. Buttery, like melting down my chin. Yea. Believe IT!
I have had their cinnamon rolls too. You know those places that get it? This place gets it! They get that we want big portions that ARE dripping in extra butter, and covered in extra frosting. There is not such thing as moderation when it comes to good food. Pile it on.
They get it!
REALLY Good eats.
You're not going to believe this, but the morning after Thanksgiving, I was actually hungry. How this happened, I'm not sure, but I was visiting Seattle and excited to see how my northern friends do breakfast. Unfortunately, as soon as we sat down, I was dying to get back to Portland.
Guys, Wild Mountain isn't good. The food is just okay -- no major complaints, but not a lot of flavor, either. We went for breakfast and the consensus around the table seemed to be, "Eh." The portions are small and their prices are above average -- ahem, $2.50 to substitute tofu in a scramble?! Hey, come on. Most veggie options seemed pretty boring; it would be so helpful if they at least carried veggie sausage and offered it as a substitute in their (many, many, many) meaty options. Needless to say, if you're vegan, you might want to choose a different place.
The food may deserve 2 stars, but the service deserves zero. We came in at a busy time, but called ahead to make sure there was room for us. We waited for a long time to be seated, to order, and to get our food; I wouldn't have minded, but our waitress acted like it was a huge inconvenience just to interact with us. She was cranky and sarcastic and by the end we were afraid to ask her for anything, lest she secretly poison our food. When we asked for waters, she told us that there were no clean glasses, and that she'd only bring some if we "really needed them." I don't mean to sound like a jerk, but why is this MY problem? If I pay to eat out, I don't want to be chided for wanting a glass of water. (In the end, she would only agree to bring waters for half of us.) A request for ketchup was met with the ol' stink eye, and when my friend asked where the bathroom was, she dryly told him to go outside, under a bush. Hey, thanks for your help!
Ugh.
I can't beieive we have lived so close to this place and only just started going there!
Really friendly and chill staff, live music on friday nights. Happy hour prices and flavors ROCK!!!!!
Dinner is more expensive but I had the pinch me Im dreaming pram pasta and it was worth it!
Hands down the BEST salad I have had in this city is there spinach salad on the dinner menu. Sliced grapes, and fried goat cheese balls!!! Crunchy on the outside creamy and warm on the inside, spread on their organic country bread.... OMG!!! Getting excited.
Haven't tried brunch yet... bet it's good too!
Definitly a place to hang for a long meal... no rushing the experience of Wild Mountain.
This is a really cute, little restaurant living in an old, character filled house.
It's a little cramped, and creaky, but pleasant enough. They don't have a parking lot, but I found it easy to park on the street just east of the building.
I had breakfast here and it was pretty tasty. Eggs were cooked perfectly, and all dishes were flavorful, were loaded with nice fresh veggies, and were well presented. I wasn't crazy about the potato cakes, they're a little mushy and had a very odd mouth feel.
I do have an issue with the service. I arrived before the rest of my party, and was brusquely told by the wait staff they don't seat people until the full party has arrived. I can totally understand having this policy if the restaurant is busy and seats are scarce, but that morning there were only a couple people there and ample tables were available. I might not have minded if they offered to let me wait at the little bar area (deserted at that time) but I ended up having to wait in the chilly outdoors, because the waiting bench was taken up by another family also waiting for the rest of their party to arrive. Luckily, it was only a very short wait, but the experience was enough of a turn off that despite the good food, I don't really want to return here again.
Long wait for just an okay breakfast. When I eat breakfast, I expect to be full after the meal... after all, how often do you go out to eat breakfast (once a week? every other week?). Anyhow, the price is high for what you get.
I go by this place all the time, it's right near my house, and am just now FINALLY trying it. There was a ton of delicious looking choices on the menu, but Eggs Benedict is always my first choice. And a mimosa, of course!
The EB was delicious, and I really enjoyed that they have a unique side dish, a garlic potato pancake! Nice to get something beside hashbrowns or homefries, even though I love both of those items.
The mimosa was a touch on the expensive side, but whatevs! It's my day off, a girl's gotta live a little!
This place is pretty small, it's a charming little house turned restaurant, so I'll bet it gets crazy on the weekends, but I would love to come back for dinner sometime!
Such good food! Attentive service, and wonderful, cozy atmosphere. The Cinnamon Rolls are so amazing. My only complaint is that the portions are a tad small for the prices they charge. If I'm paying $10 for a plate of eggs, I better walk (/roll) out of there feeling physically ill and carrying leftovers. Everything else (including their famous potato cakes) was wonderful!
This place feels like you are eating at your friends house. It is really homey, and the coffee cups are random cups you would find in someone's house. I have ate breakfast here a couple of times and love the greek scramble with olive goodness. It has everything I love all in there! Yum!! We went here for dinner last night, when I felt like I needed some homey cooking. I ordered the soup and salad combo and shared the aglio olio appetizer with my husband. The appetizer was delicious, I love anything with garlic and goat cheese. My husband had to stop me from scraping the plate. The soup was lentil, very hearty and delicious. The beet salad was okay but not amazing. Most of the menu looked pretty good. I love the atmosphere and enjoy the food, so I will be back.
These people made us feel pretty at home-- i loved the atmosphere and the food was deelish too
i had the tahini (NOT tabouli) french toast, i think.
It was so good and I had a whole mess of coffee re-fills. they stayed on top of it and kept me peeing ALL DAY.
I'm gonna return for sure.
I like these little places that are made out of houses.
Fantastic place. The prices are a little steep for repeat visits, hence the 4/5 stars, but the atmosphere and food are both well worth the cost.
We came for a Sunday night dinner (1/2 price wine!) with a group of 5. We felt extremely unhurried throughout the meal, encouraged to linger and enjoy the evening. It was a great break from the typical, American, 25 minutes in and out meal that one is accustomed to.
We started by splitting a Greek salad, which was enormous and full of feta and kalamata olives. One large salad was enough to give 5 people a decent sized portion of salad.
I had the lamb shank, which came with some of the best kale I've ever had. The waitress said they just saute it in a pan, but they get it crispy and crunchy. Hard to believe that it is a pretty healthful vegetable. The lamb was also delicious, as well as the garlic mashed potatoes that came with. All of the other dishes that our group ordered were tasty as well.
I can see myself coming back here as it gets colder and rainy, to linger over a nice cozy meal all evening.
It was my turn to decide what to do on a rainy Saturday so I thought, "I haven't done brunch in a million years, let's find a good place," and with help from Yelp I stumbled across Wild Mountain Cafe. So we went and I loved it!
It's an old house converted into a restaurant, which is cool because it's painted purple. You walk in and I first noticed it was kind of loud, but it was packed so that's understandable. We got seated and noticed the reggae music playing- I was immediately given 10 awesome points for the day.
I ordered a mimosa (which was the best!) and the Jane Doe- two eggs any way you like 'em, toast and garlic potato cakes. Simple, but delicious. It was the best way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon and I can't wait to go back and try one of the benedicts. The only thing missing from the day? A copy of The Stranger. :)
Yay for brunch! Who doesn't love eggs at 3pm?
My man and I stopped by one afternoon after a late morning of lots of black coffee and fruitless used furniture shopping. We were finally ready to eat some real food.
And it was really hard to decide! Especially when you're hungry, but especially when everything on the menu is unique and sounds fabulous.
I settled on the Piper's Creek Scramble because I loooove lox and I liked the idea of getting my favorite bagel fixins in an egg scramble. It comes with tomato, caper and bits of cream cheese! The potato cakes are amazing and basically consist of garlic mashed potatoes grilled just a bit.
My man had The Florentia Scramble so he could get his bacon on and it was pretty scrumptious too. He decided to opt to get the coffee cake instead of toast which was oh so smart. He got a fat slice of blueberry coffee cake that was oh so delicious. I stole a couple of bites, yes.
The little house-cafe is charming and decorated with colorful pieces from various artists. There are lots of plants scattered throughout the cozy house and we got the table overlooking the front door which is just above the garden. It was rainy and we were cozy inside listening to an eclectic mix of Prince and some other '80's hits that you couldn't help but sing along to.
The staff was warm and you could hear them joking around in the back just like you and your friends might do in your own house.
The staff's sense of humor extends to their serving ware also because when my boyfriend ordered coffee it was served in a cup with the title "Grandma" on it and decorated with flowers. To top it off, the creamer was a little white porcelain kitten that when you tipped it, the cream came out the cat's mouth! Freaking adorable. We're cat people so it was just the best.
I'd like to come back here and try happy hour since the bar looks equally cute and cozy and cocktails and micros are only $3. Dealz.
In any case, I hope to take more friends here so that I can try the Northwest Bene (w/more lox!) or the Bomb! Breakfast Burrito or maybe the tahini-stuffed french toast...OMG...I'll definitely be back.
Sharing a meal in a friend's home is one of my favorite things to do.
Wild Mountain Cafe has that kind of feel to it: friendly, warm, inviting, small house character with appropriately mismatched furniture & fixtures and interesting wall art.
The food is tasty and fresh and has that homemade appeal. I recommend the caprese panini!
I really enjoyed my breakfast here. I had the huevos rancheros. I prob wouldn't normally order something with beans for breakfast, but the dish was flavorful. It would prob be great if you're nursing a hangover. Also, do get the cinnamon roll. It was not too sweet, slightly yeasty, and delicious.
I would have given this place four stars if the service was slightly better. It wasn't bad but they were not as attentive as I would have liked. I will definitely be back to check out happy hour.
Excellent breakfast! So, so service. Prices are, ehhh.
For my first visit to Wild Mountain Cafe, it was rain and cold. Perfect for having a cozy breakfast in a converted house. I had the Eggs Benedict, recommended by many reviewers. I have to agree it's very good, but not has good as my home town haunt of Snooze in Denver.
The wait was 10 + minutes, even though several tables were available. Yes, I know, it probably had something to do with the number of waitstaff working that day, which seemed to be 2, but still. The first impression is usually the only impression.
I'd recommend this place for anyone looking for excellent food at a reasonable price. Just don't be in a rush, otherwise you may have a problem.
The dinner here is outstanding. You must try the Aglio Oglio appetizer- it is the best appetizer I have ever had. The goat cheese, olive oil and garlic cloves and toasted rosemary bread all mesh together in some orgasmic combination... throw a fresh basil leaf on top and you are going to be in heaven.
Both the fried chicken entree and seared scallop entree were fantastic. We came back for breakfast today and ordered the eggs benedict and joe schmo- both were great. The ham was a bit dry and their signature garlic potato cakes were yummy, but a bit too much like a dinner mashed potato for my breakfast preferences. The eggs were cooked to perfection and my boyfriend said he never had a better eggs benedict in his life. The blueberry pecan coffee cake was also yummy.
World's (or at least Seattle's) best eggs benendict. Seriously delicious - perfect balance of butter to lemon and a wonderful mild kick at the finish. Aww man...yum...
Awesome ambience - funky but uber comfortable.
"Benedict-- I mean TOTALLY Eggs Benedict!" - Waitress
The service was good, the food was good, I love businesses that reside in old houses, and I always love the "local" thing!
It was a tad bit loud in there and we skipped the booze (though I got mildly intrigued by an overheard conversation about a Bloody Mary w/ Bacon Salt), but we did enjoy a delicious (though a tad too sweet, perhaps) cinnamon roll. I don't think I've ever had a cinnamon roll as part of breakfast and probably won't again, but you just don't say no when your pregnant friend wants something (and happens to be paying)!
We then moved on to regular breakfast entrees, and fared mostly well on that account. I had the Totally Eggs Benedict and enjoyed that part, enjoyed the fruit bowl that automatically came with it, and fell in LOVE with the little melty and slightly buttery potato cake. My gods, it was good!
Sadly my friend did not fare quite as well, because she tried the Persian Sun and we both decided that the tahini-stuffed French Toast with pineapples on top was a tad bit weird. She ended up eating only about half of it.
Lessons learned? Awesome breakfast joint, skipping the really weird sounding stuff is a good idea, and I'm definitely coming back for more in the future.
Eh.
This ranks quite low in our monthly brunch excursions.
The restaurant itself is super cute, a converted house. Easy to find parking and accepts reservations. You read their mission statement on the menu and remember to request water (because they won't just give it to you automatically to save on cost/waste). Inside, we sat at the large center table (right near the door) which had a bench on one side and a few chairs on the other sides.
I ordered my usual eggs bene (Totally Eggs Benedict) and it was just okay, a bit small..but I suppose that's what happens when your whole breakfast plate is served to you in a stack. I get that. My hub ordered the Persian Sun, which is a tahini seasoned stuffed French toast.
It was the worst thing we have ever tasted. Maybe we just don't like tahini or maybe we just didn't "get" how it meshed with the French toast..but it was bad bad.
Others ordered the Tower of Power, which was another stacked melange of breakfast foods..was just this solid mass of stuff. Not very appetizing. And the La Cabana which is Mexican-style breakfast. She liked her choice thankfully.
The saving grace was their cinnamon roll. It was so good we ordered a 2nd and fought over who got to get the last of the frosting. Worth the over $4 price tag and get it warmed up a little.
So far, this place has the most personality for brunch, and the service was fun (really friendly, quirky). The coffee could be better, but the food was good. Definitely nothing insane or surprising on the menu (except I did snag some of Ian's garlic pancakes, and those were good), but it was solid.
Ian's egg's benedict were a tad overdone--no yolk running in sight, but still was pretty good.
My boyfriend and I came here for brunch this weekend. I always have a hard time with the five point rating; I really wish it was 10, because I'd give this place a 7. But since 6 seems too low, Four stars is what they receive.
It's such a cute place, first of all. A converted house in Ballard (a few doors down behind the Walgreen's) with a little garden out front full of herbs, flowers and fuzzy bees. Pretty painting on the porch. Inside is brightly lit, nicely painted and decorated, and very homey/quirky feeling. We loved it.
The prices are reasonable, which is great. We each had a coffee (I like that they don't bring water unless you ask - I wonder how much water is wasted by people who don't ask for it not drinking it?). The staff all seem laidback, kinda bohemian, tattooey types. The menu is extensive, with everything you could want for breakfast or lunch. Despite its kinda hippie vibe, it wasn't vegetarian (fine by me!(, but did have soymilk for our coffee when we asked.
My boyfriend ordered the Persian Sun - french toast stuffed with tahini, and covered in pineapple chunks and pineapple juice. He liked it well enough. Me? If I'd ordered it, I'd still be hungry. Tahini (sesame paste) is a strong, nutty flavour with an edge of bitterness, and I thought the flavours clashed. For me, it was an ill-conceived dish that really didn't work, palate-wise.
I had the Eggs Benny - a good standby. I ordered my eggs medium, and they came firm, but better over than under done, for me, and I find a LOT of places find the medium poached egg a challenge (nb: firm white all the way through, yolk buttery with a small amount of yolk run). My English muffin was way undertoasted, which is a pet peeve - makes for a spongey sog at the bottom.
Ham and hollandaise was good, with the ham being flavourful and yummy, and the hollandaise being light, buttery and heavy on the lemon. I like it that way.
This place is definitely kid-friendly. The service was average, the food was average, the the prices and atmosphere were above average. I'll come back for sure and see how my next visit compares.
One of the greatest things about taking staycation days is the chance to do all sorts of random things that, obviously, you normally can't. This led me to look for a weekday breakfast spot. To my dismay, many of my go-to, favorite brunch restaurants are weekends only. Thankfully, Wild Mountain is serving up yummy morning fare every day ('cept Tuesdays, as the menu states) until 4pm. Previous trips to Wild Mountain have been full of well-cooked scrambles and eggs benedict. This time, however, I decided to go for the one menu item I often consider but pass for something more traditional - the Tower of Power. One must love potatoes and garlic to get this dish. Trust me, my friends, I definitely hold those two foods on a pedestal. The Tower of Power is two garlic potato pancakes topped with sauteed veggies and a little bit of cheese. To be truly gluttonous, I also ordered the side of scrambled eggs so I would feel I was getting a tiny bit of protein on this otherwise carb bomb. Sweet, sweet, carb bomb. While I wolfed my food, my boyfriend did the same with the Huevos Rancheros. He said it was a little heavy on the enchilada sauce but I barely got my fork in there to try it before it was gone.
All this great food is successfully nestled in a converted house with surprisingly nice ambience despite there being a lot of tables in the joint. The staff has always been very cool and attentive. All in all, it's rapidly becoming one of my favorite for brunch eats.
I love you, Wild Mountain Cafe! The food is absolutely fantastic, very tasteful and unique blends, and they serve Herkimer coffee! One of the times I went, I got "my sister's (something something) stratta" (it was an egg strata with sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese and olive tapenade) which was probably the best breakfast I have ever eaten, but I haven't seen it on the menu since. Everything else I've ever had there is also incredibly delicious!
The cafe itself is in a beautiful house and the interior, art and the outside landscaping are all so beautiful.
The only downside to this place is that it's so amazing it is often completely packed! They have a small waiting area bench inside, and of course the very nice porch!
They have a happy hour that I have not yet attended but am very excited about!
I'm always happy to find a new place in the hood- but, I'm not sure if I'd come back to the Mountain...and I'm not sure how wild it really is, in fact my breakfast was rather tame.
I consider myself an expert critic of poached eggs...they seem easy to make, but they're not. Too much vinegar leads to rubbery whites and a not-so-great vinegary flava-egg... and that's what I got.
French toast was dry and bland. The bread seemed like store bought bread from the QFC around the corner- I think they should go wild and get their bread from the bakery just down the street on 85th (old mill).
The bacon was the saving grace of my plate...thick cut and meaty and cooked on the crispy side...and the coffee could be stronger IMO.
The decor of the place is...interesting. I'm not sure I found it cozy- it felt like a weird relatives house that you visit every other year for holidays when you're a kid (and please- fix the "front door").
Maybe I hit it on a bad day- the place was sure empty, and the waitresses were talking about how slow it was...I'm always one to give a place another shot- but today, I should have just stayed home and made breakfast for myself.
I came here and had quite possibly the best omelette I have ever had in my entire life. The coffee was also excellent.
On a side note, the decor and aesthetic of the place is really, really fun and nice.
The place smelled like urine, thus it ruined our meal and ambiance, because we had to smell the bad smell during the whole meal.
When server was asked about the smell, she acknowledge that and said that it was because it was an old house.
Well, what can I say? During the whole dinner, we had to endure the smell. Ruined our enjoyment of the food.
By the way, although the food taste good, the prices are too high.
both my husband and i thought it was the most delicious breakfast we had in a while. food quality along with generous portions, tasty drip coffee, attractive house decoration and pretty waitress made us happy. the bill total was another pleasant surprise.
upd. french toast with tahini is amazing. however, ive been eating tahini halva all my life and know what tahini paste taste like. if you haven't, you might not like it - stranga danga
I found Wild Mountain Cafe on a whim with the help of yelp. Looking for a new Seattle brunch place on a schedule-less Sunday, I found myself here.
WMC is located in a cute little house right in the middle of a friendly neighborhood. Inside it's very cozy, with the homespun charm of mismatched furniture and seating in various rooms of the house. Another plus, immediately upon entering, you spy huge cinnamon rolls on display in an antique glass-paneled china cabinet.
For brunch itself, I ordered the swiss cheese, mushroom, bacon, and spinach scramble which was fairly good, definitely flavorful, but the bacon was a little on the fatty side - not my cup of tea. We sat next to the window so it was a bit drafty, and the service was definitely slower than most Seattle brunch locales.
Having said that, this definitely feels like a local haunt. Upon leaving there was a line out the door, down the steps, and a few stragglers waiting patiently in the garden area. Because of this loyal following, I don't think I'd write it off completely yet, and if you find yourself in Crown Hill it's worth a go. But FYI - crispy bacon is essential!
I have to admit I was pretty disappointed with Wild Mountain Cafe. I had read some yelp reviews and was excited to try the cinnamon roll. It did not live up to the hype - not enough frosting, too dry, and microwaved over. My "La Cabana", described as a "big slice of yum", was even worse as it was way way way way too dry. It didn't taste like much besides cardboard and I don't think it was very fresh.
My companion's "Tower of Power" was way better. The potato cakes were good - basically browned over mashed potatoes. It also tasted relatively healthy as it was covered in vegetables.
Giving this place 3 stars because I'm attributing my experience to bad food ordering luck. I'm hopeful that other items are better. However, I may not be back again to try them out.
Seattle's little nooks like Wild Mountain Cafe is what keeps her interesting. The only thing that really pops out as you drive by is a small purplish sign with a crane-like profile figure on it, labeled "Wild Mountain Cafe." Otherwise, you will pass it by at least once whilst finding it as WMC noob. The eclectic interior is decked in mismatched tables and chairs. It lends a vintage coolness without pretense, so it's not hard to find yourself feeling right at home.
Cinnamon bun: The thought of it makes me salivate. Fresh, homemade love groped my taste buds, thereby induced mouthgasms with every fork-full of warm gooey pastry. "Please, sir, I want some more"
Grilled garlic mash p'tato patties: I love.
Florentia: Bacon, spinach, mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Nice.
Coffee: good.
However, you must have the cinnamon bun first. That way, if you still have room, you can scarf off another before leaving.
Went here for the first time yesterday, and I must say... mission accomplished!
It's one of those new places that's built inside of a house, so you feel like you're in someones living room... but personally I get off on breaking into strangers houses and eating on their coffee tables, so for me... this is bliss!
Beyond the creature comfort of being within walking distance to my new place, the portions are HUGE!
For breakfast, Wild Mountain is SOLID!
I went for the traditional breakfast, and it came with five pieces of bacon! The menu said four, but I'm still fantasizing that the waitress, was either flirting with me or... far more likely... trying to kill me. Either way, I got her attention, and when you've been single as long as I have, you take what you can get! (Hi waitress!)
The macaroni and cheese had tendrils of cheese that stretched across the table! That is not an exaggeration! You can get a good four feet of stretch room on this stuff! Gooey, gooey bliss!
Met some friends here for breakfast and had a great time. The place is a house turned into a restaurant/bar, so cool. If I lived in this neighborhood I would be stopping here for happy hour and meals all the time!
All 4 of us thought our breakfast was great and we inhaled it. I got the surefire omlette with green chilies, friend got the breakfast burrito and I don't remember what everyone else got but it was all delicious. Especially the garlic tater cakes, to die for. My only complaint would be they don't have any fancy coffee/tea, just your basics. Love the cozy atmosphere, and the fact they have a bar. I will definitely be back again.
Someone took my grandma's house, filled it with mildly tacky paintings from local artists, thew mis-matched plates and silverware on the tables and started serving really good food.
Seriously. The piggy pile, two pieces of French Toast, A Pork sausage patty, and a fried egg on top is to die for. They also have a full bar for those of you who think dumping your booze into a 1/3 a glass of juice in the morning makes you have slightly less of an alcoholic.
This place has a bunch of scramble, omelet, and basic breakfast choices, and serves lunch options after eleven. DId I mention the booze?!?
THEY HAVE BOOZE!
A Fan for sure. But I need to try their fried chicken to fully experience the awesomenessity of this place. They had already sold out of the famous fried chicken within one hour of their dinner hours. Is that possible??
But whatever, I still had super good catfish and lamb.
The atmosphere, the story about the house, the wait staff - everything was right on! Cocktail was good too!
The restaurant 'building' is essentially a house. So tables are placed in the living room, near the kitchen, by the fireplace. It really looks like a house, a cozy one at that -- one I wouldn't mind living in, especially if they make me food every day, and fried chicken for snacking.
Next visit: Fried Chicken for sure!
And then their breakfast.
I've been thinking most of the afternoon how I'd rate Wild Mountain. Based on my previous review it's obvious I've had good experiences here, but today just really, really wasn't one of them. I expect all restaurants to have "off" days or dishes that just aren't great, but nothing about brunch today was good. For $40 we left extremely unhappy, hungry and unsatisfied.
Our server was extremely slow in getting us anything. We waited far too long for our server to take our order and we waited a really long time for our food. The two drinks we ordered took nearly 20 minutes to get to our table and were horrible. My mojito tasted like rum and soda water and while there was a ton of mint and lime in my glass, there was zero flavor. Best of all, our drinks arrived about 5 seconds before our food, which is the most irritating thing in the world.
I decided I wanted more lunchy foods than breakfast as did my brunch buddy and both of us were really unimpressed with what we received. I ordered the Chicken Cashew Sandwich which was incredibly bland and I thought it was the most boring thing I'd ever eaten (until I had the mac and cheese which my friend ordered). Everything about the sandwich was uninspired and while the ingredients seemed fresh, it was such a subpar dish. The chips and salsa that were served with my sandwich was probably the best part of the meal, which is sad since the salsa had huge chunks of unripe, hard tomato. My friend's mac and cheese was terrible. Many of the reviews rave about how good it is, but I thought it was incredibly boring. Texture wise, it was cheesy but on the soupy side and it tasted like nothing. There was no flavoring or seasoning and it didn't even taste like cheese. We also enjoyed the bread that was served with the mac and cheese. It was stale and burnt to a crisp. At least the crunchiness added some additional texture to the dish. A previous review mentioned that it was soupy and very unappetizing and I have to say it was the most uncreative presentation. White mac and cheese in a white bowl. No color, no flavor.... While I thought my sandwich was boring, the mac and cheese was dismal.
Maybe it really was just an off day across the board?? Hmmm. It's just so hard to believe that somewhere I enjoyed so much before turned out so terrible. If it had just been bad service or one bad dish I would be more understanding, but there was absolutely nothing redeeming about our visit today. Despite previously enjoying meals here I definitely won't be coming back. It was just so bad!
This just may be Seattle's best priced brunch. Seriously. The portions are epically large and the… Read more »
A great breafast place in Greenwood/ Crown Hill.
Good inspired selection on the menu. Delicious coffee cake/ cinnamon rolls. They have a small full bar and serve Spicey bloody marys for those day after breakfasts. Tower of Power rocks. (as does the tortilla pie when available)
Eating garlic whipped potato things in a bigass old house to Bob Marley on a pleasingly 70's looking table equals... Yes.
Happy waitress, prompt coffee refills, non-restauranty feel and enough natural light to make this place better than many.
I never tried the veggie scramble til today and was very stoked to see as much veggie as egg, if not more! First time they were out of rye bread... These garlic potato things.... I dunno, I think they were given to a chef in a dream from Garlic God or something...they are in my Top 5 for Things Made From Potato, and if ya didn't notice, there's a LOT of crap made out of those things. Badass.
I am sure all other meals are great here. They look fine on other tables but all I WANT/need is breakfast, yo.
A little hidden breakfast gem! Great ambience in that little old house, and a great story written out on the menu all about the place. Friendly service, and delicious food! I will be back!!
Hmm. I had a coffee and the eggs benedict but I wasn't wowed. I read the many "rave reviews" and my expectations were set to "high".
A little too much sauce. The service was good: prompt, polite and attentive without being intrusive.
The place reminded me of the house i grew up in LA including the mismatched furniture. but not the paintings of farm animals.
I went here for breakfast. the fruit cup that comes with the eggs benedict was ok
It's good but not worth the drive from capitol hill for breakfast.
This is an amazing place to have breakfast...everything is fresh, tastes good accompanied by great service and an interesting art atmosphere. Bloody Mary's are highly recommended, the 'Sure Fire Thing' and the 'Eggs Benedict' are delicious from start to finish. The prices are good especially considering that the food is quality, made from scratch items such as sauces and jams. It is usually busy but I've never felt ignored or rushed out with a line of people waiting to be seated. Places like this make it fun to go out and worth it to spend a little money...esp. with little money to spend.
Holiday Giving
Neighborhood: Bitter Lake
1/2 Price Wine
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Neighborhood: Ballard
Category: American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Ballard
Category: French
Neighborhood: Ballard
Category: American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Greenwood
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Ballard
Category: Latin American
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
My local dry cleaner, watering hole, deli, cafe,…
You know on the weekend when you're hungry and its…
Here are some places in my 'hood, in alphabetical…
I have a raging brunch habit. I love my first…
From hangover breakfasts to long brunches to quick…
It's the weekend, here's where you're likely to…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
