Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Seattle area by diners
Breakfast holds a special place in American culture, serving not only as a source of nourishment to start the day but an opportunity to create traditions. It's a and is often regarded as the most important meal of the day, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.
While staples like eggs, bacon, and pancakes are common nationwide, regional preferences showcase America's culinary diversity. In the South, biscuits and gravy are a staple, while the East Coast is known for dishes like eggs Benedict and bagels with lox. The Midwest often favors hearty skillet breakfasts, while the Southwest's spicy breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros reflect the region's Mexican influence.
There are a wide variety of restaurants that serve breakfast today. Traditional diners often feature laminated menus filled with pages of combo meals pairing eggs with a breakfast meat of your choice served alongside hash browns, buttered toast, and endless coffee refills. Then there are modern breakfast spots that embrace innovation, adding global influences and creative twists to traditional dishes. Avocado toast, kimchi fried rice, and churro waffles are some of the more recent popular offerings that reflect how multicultural flavors have become part of contemporary breakfast traditions.
American breakfast culture has evolved significantly over the years. In the mid-20th century, diners and coffee shops dominated the morning meal landscape, catering to workers and families with fast, affordable options. Then, the rise of fast-food chains in the 1960s and 1970s shifted breakfast trends, introducing convenient grab-and-go items like McDonald's Egg McMuffin. By the early 2000s, the brunch boom transformed weekends into social events, with restaurants offering elaborate dishes, bottomless mimosas, craft Bloody Marys, and vibrant atmospheres that encourage extended Saturday and Sunday morning dining experiences.
Today, breakfast culture continues to balance nostalgia with innovation as classic comforts meet modern trends in both casual diners and brunch destinations, ensuring that morning meals remain a meaningful and celebrated part of life.
Curious about where to head near Seattle for your next breakfast or brunch? compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Seattle area based on diners' reviews on as of March 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "breakfast & brunch" on Yelp that are open at 7 a.m. and are within a 10-kilometer radius of Seattle were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 15 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to discover new inventive egg-centric dishes or time-honored classics for your next leisurely morning!
#30. Fulcrum Caf茅
- Rating: 4.0/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 590 Bell St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#29. Tulio
- Rating: 4.0/5 (802 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1100 Fifth Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Voula's Offshore Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (743 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 658 Northeast Northlake Way Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Greek
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#27. Le Fournil
- Rating: 4.1/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3230 Eastlake Ave. East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. Mr West Cafe Bar Downtown
- Rating: 4.1/5 (815 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 720 Olive Way Ste 103 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bars, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. Ben Paris
- Rating: 4.1/5 (623 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Pike St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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#24. Andaluca
- Rating: 4.1/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 407 Olive Wy Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Bang Bang Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (601 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2460 Western Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, New Mexican Cuisine
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#22. Voxx Coffee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 6th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. Flo-Anna's Diner
- Rating: 4.1/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14707 Bothell Way Northeast Shoreline, Washington
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Greek
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#20. Lola
- Rating: 4.1/5 (4473 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 B 4th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Greek, Breakfast & Brunch
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#19. Cafe Opla
- Rating: 4.1/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2200 Alaskan Way Ste 120 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#18. Pete's Egg Nest
- Rating: 4.2/5 (932 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7717 Greenwood Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Bacco Cafe & Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1382 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 86 Pine St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Cocktail Bars
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#16. Mainstay Provisions
- Rating: 4.2/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 612 Northwest 65th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Victrola Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.2/5 (723 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 East Pike St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Half and Half Doughnut Co.
- Rating: 4.3/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 516 East PIke St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Katy's Corner Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2000 East Union St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#12. Shaker + Spear
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 2nd Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#11. Monkey Grind Espresso
- Rating: 4.4/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 518 North 85th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. Dubsea Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9910 8th Ave. Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#9. The Flora Bakehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1511 South Lucile St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. The Crumpet Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2688 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1503 1st Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. Seattle Sunshine Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5508 35th Ave. Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#6. Arosa Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3121 East Madison St. Ste 101 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles
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#5. Pilgrim Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 10002 Aurora Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. Queen Anne Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 1811 Queen Anne Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Redwing Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9272 57th Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Vegetarian
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#2. The Birdhouse -West Seattle
- Rating: 4.6/5 (130 reviews)
- Address: 3507 Southwest Henderson St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#1. Mas Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1906 North 34th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 293 metros.
