There may not be an official brunch capital of America, but the locals here will make a strong case for the title.
Salmon hash, single-origin pour-overs, and rainy-day brunch is a Seattle art form. Across Seattle, brunch takes on a flavor and pace that you simply can't find in another city. The directory currently lists 64 brunch-friendly restaurants in the Seattle, WA area, ranging from neighborhood diners and coffee bars to ambitious bistros that build elaborate weekend menus around seasonal ingredients.
What you order at brunch in Seattle is shaped by what's grown nearby, who has cooked here for generations, and what newcomers have brought to the table. Locals here treat brunch as a small celebration: a way to mark the end of a long week, catch up with friends, or simply slow down and enjoy a meal that doesn't have to end on schedule.
Below you'll find a full alphabetical directory of brunch restaurants in Seattle, with notes from the editorial team and local contributors. Use the cuisine breakdown to find a category that fits your morning — whether you want a classic American diner experience, a French pastry-and-coffee morning, a Mexican-style breakfast burrito, or a vegetarian-forward menu.
Each restaurant page includes more detail about the room, the menu, and what regulars recommend ordering. New listings are added every week, and corrections from local readers are always welcome — see the Submit page if you'd like to contribute.
By cuisine in Seattle
- Coffee Shop — 25 spots
- American — 14 spots
- Cafe — 10 spots
- sandwich — 5 spots
- donut — 3 spots
- burger — 2 spots
- ice_cream — 2 spots
- Breakfast — 2 spots
Full directory: 64 brunch restaurants in Seattle
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Alki Coffee Co.
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Beth's Cafe
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Boathouse Deli
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Bobalust
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Brimmer & Heeltap
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Bulldog News & Cafe
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By George
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Cafe Arta
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Cafe Javasti
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Cafe Lulu
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Café On The Ave
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Cafe Osita
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Cafe Solstice
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Café Urban Bakery
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Caffe Ladro
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Caffe Vita
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Chocolati Café
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Chuck's Hole in the Wall Barbecue
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DeLille En Ville
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Dick's Drive-In - Holman Road
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Diva Espresso
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Dough Joy
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Dreamland
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E.T.G. Coffee
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Eastlake Coffee & Cafe
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Eltana Bagels
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Fiore Sunset Hill
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Fuel
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Grateful Bread Baking Co
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Herkimer Coffee - Phinney Ridge
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Herkimer Coffee - Ravenna
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Hot Cakes
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IHOP
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Jebena Cafe
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Katy's Corner Cafe
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Lighthouse Roasters
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Lula Coffee
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Luna Park Cafe
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Maggie Bluffs
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Mas Café
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Mediterranean Mix
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Mighty-O Donuts
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Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Magnolia
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OddFellows Cafe
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QED Coffee
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Seattle Best Tea Co.
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Serendipity Cafe
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Starbucks
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Stitch Cafe
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Stone Way Cafe
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The Ballard Cut
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The Birdhouse
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The Dish
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The Wayward Cafe
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Theo’s Gyros
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Time Bistro
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Top Pot Doughnuts
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Turtle Coffee
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Uptown Espresso
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Valentina's Café
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Van Gogh Coffeehouse
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Victrola Coffee Roasters
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Voula's Offshore Cafe
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Zeitgeist Coffee