Mecca
On one side, the Mecca is an old-timey counter-and-booth-style diner, for those times when only dependable diner food can hit the spot—and dependable it is. On…
526 Queen Anne Ave N
Uptown
206-285-9728
Uptown
206-285-9728
Harvest Vine
If only all visits to Madison Valley felt like a trip to Basque country. This restaurant may look small when you first enter, from the tiny tapas bar to the sm…
2701 E Madison
Madison Valley
206-320-9771
Madison Valley
206-320-9771
5 Spot
With its ever-changing menu—half of which rotates every three months or so—the 5 Spot focuses on different American regional cuisines. There's also standard di…
1502 Queen Anne Ave N
East Queen Anne
206-285-7768
East Queen Anne
206-285-7768
14 Carrot Cafe
Located next to the Eastlake Zoo Tavern, the 14 Carrot has been serving standard-issue breakfast and brunch for years and years.
2305 Eastlake Ave E
Eastlake
206-324-1442
Eastlake
206-324-1442
Denny's
Denny's is the Old Faithful of American chain diners: No matter where you roam, there's Denny's, dishing up good, inexpensive food. By "inexpensive," we mean l…
2762 4th Ave S
SoDo
206-623-8375
SoDo
206-623-8375
Queen Anne Cafe
Like many unpretentious neighborhood cafes, the Queen Anne Cafe has been a staple of the area for years now, with loyal fans coming back for its French toast a…
2121 Queen Anne Ave N
West Queen Anne
206-285-2060
West Queen Anne
206-285-2060
Varsity Inn
This otherwise ordinary diner has good pancakes, awesome light fixtures, and smiley service.
1801 N 34th St
Wallingford
206-547-2161
Wallingford
206-547-2161
The Whale Wins
At Renee Erickson’s the Whale Wins, almost everything is wood-fired, and while the menu may seem simple, North African flavors add interest. Of note: marrow bo…
3506 Stone Way N
Wallingford
206-632-9425
Wallingford
206-632-9425
The Backdoor at Roxy's
The Backdoor at Roxy's is, well, entered through the back door of Roxy's Deli. There you will find chandeliers, frescoes, mirrors, statuettes, and so forth, wi…
462 N 36th St
Fremont
206-632-7322
Fremont
206-632-7322
Voula's Offshore Cafe
If your dad asks you where he and his friends should go for breakfast at an ungodly early hour, this old-school diner in the no-man’s-land near the University …
658 NE Northlake Way
Northeast Seattle
206-634-0183
Northeast Seattle
206-634-0183
Portage Bay Cafe
A tasty place to go for an all-American, local/organic/sustainable-focused breakfast or brunch, including cage-free eggs from Olympia, hams and sausages made i…
4130 Roosevelt Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-547-8230
Northeast Seattle
206-547-8230
Blue Star Cafe & Pub
Neighborhood bar and pub featuring a weekly trivia night on Monday evenings hosted by local meet-up group Geeks Who Drink. Pro tip: the bar's food service is u…
4512 Stone Way N
Wallingford
206-548-0345
Wallingford
206-548-0345
Hudson
This Georgetown bar/restaurant, brought to you by the owners of Smarty Pants, has a neato central horseshoe-shaped bar and specializes in diner-style southern …
5000 E Marginal Way S
Industrial District
206-767-4777
Industrial District
206-767-4777
Geraldine's Counter
Geraldine's serves "Seattle's Best Breakfast" and comfort food lunches.
4872 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-723-2080
Rainier Valley
206-723-2080
West 5
Good, down-home food—impressive meatloaf, classic mac ’n’ cheese—served up in a most pleasant nouveau diner. The happy hour (daily 4 to 6 p.m.) is one of Seatt…
4539 California Ave SW
Junction
206-935-1966
Junction
206-935-1966
Smarty Pants
A vast array of hot sandwiches—every damn one of 'em available vegetarian-style with homemade field roast—served up in a charmingly funky space. Also, Frito pi…
6017 Airport Way S
Greater Duwamish
206-762-4777
Greater Duwamish
206-762-4777
