The Best Breakfast Spots in Seattle | Morning Favorites

Lola in Belltown brings Mediterranean flair to the morning table. Chef Tom Douglass famous Brioche Toast thick cut, custardy, and served with house made jams has been a local obsession for decades. Pair it with lamb sausages and eggs any way you like, or go for the Halloumi and Eggs for something truly Seattle. Toulouse Petit in Lower Queen Anne serves a legendary New Orleans inspired brunch that stretches from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The Bananas Foster Pain Perdu is decadent beyond reason, while the Shrimp and Grits arrive perfectly spiced. The dark, moody interior with chandeliers makes you feel like you are in the French Quarter minus the humidity. Portage Bay Cafe has multiple locations and a breakfast cult following. The name of the game here is the topping bar build your own pancakes or French toast with fresh berries, whipped cream, nuts, and compotes.

Morsel in the University District is a tiny gem dedicated to the art of the biscuit. Their Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich comes with eggs, cheese, and your choice of bacon, sausage, or fried chicken. The Biscuits and Gravy are smothered in housemade sausage gravy that is pure comfort. The space is small, so grab a seat at the counter or take your biscuit to go. The Fat Hen in Ballard may be the coziest breakfast spot in Seattle. This intimate spot serves Mediterranean inspired breakfasts with a strong farm to table ethos. The Shakshuka baked eggs in a spiced tomato sauce with feta and herbs is soul warming. The Ricotta Pancakes are impossibly fluffy and come with lemon curd and seasonal fruit.

Cafe Flora in Madison Valley has been a vegetarian institution since 1991 and opens for weekend brunch that draws crowds from all over the city. The Flora Benedict features poached eggs atop roasted portobello mushrooms, polenta cakes, and hollandaise carnivores do not even miss the ham. The Carrot Pecan Pancakes come with orange butter and are a revelation. Their outdoor patio is a peaceful oasis perfect for a lazy morning. Wayward Vegan Cafe in Roosevelt proves that vegan breakfast can be indulgent. The Tofu Scramble comes loaded with veggies and optional sausage crumbles, and the Vegan Biscuits and Gravy are creamy and savory. The Pancakes are fluffy and giant, served with maple syrup and fresh fruit. Everything on the menu is 100 percent plant based and unapologetically delicious.

Seattles breakfast spots come with world class coffee by default. Victrola Coffee on Capitol Hill serves exceptional espresso and pastries from neighboring bakeries, while Storyville Coffee in Pike Place offers a quiet, refined morning escape with their own signature roast. Many breakfast spots roast their own beans or partner with local roasters, so your morning cup is never an afterthought.