Over the past few months I have done some searching for great breakfast places in downtown Seattle.
I have found four that are truly delightful and don't break the bank.
My ultimate favorite is Le Pichet. http://www.lepichetseattle.com
The atmosphere is absolutely charming. The staff are extremely friendly and the food is out of this world. Their cafe lattes, hot chocolates and fresh squeezed orange juice ( literally they juice the oranges as soon as you order) are sensational.
Œufs plats, jambon et fromage for $8.00 is a great breakfast choice and if you wait for lunch/ brunch time
( 11:30 to be exact) you have to order the quiche (if it is the daily special). I have tried it on several occasions and I was impressed by the wonderful flavor and light fluffiness of the eggs. They have really perfected this dish.
My second favorite is the famous Macrina Bakery. http://www.macrinabakery.com
Anything on their brunch menu is fantastic. They really know how to pair lovely flavor combinations and fresh ingredients. The only catch is they don't take reservations and they are always packed. You will definitely want to get there early. I also have to say their lunch is even better than their brunch.
Next there is Lowell's. Lowell's is really known for your All American Breakfast combinations but they also have added well known Seattle flair to several dishes. Of course the all famous crab omelet.
http://www.eatatlowells.com/
Since Lowell's is located in the market, the views of the sound are truly spectacular.
Last but not least is Sister's. I stumbled upon this place just this weekend. I was searching for affordable breakfast food to go. This is much harder to find in downtown Seattle than you might think. Sister's is located in Pike's Place Market on Post Alley near Pine Street. ( their website is down right now but their phone number is 206-623-6723).
Their menu is limited but very tasty. They have a small dine in area but getting their food to go is a great idea.
They offer 4 egg sandwiches all under $6 and one omelet option. I had the Eggcellent: egg, prosciutto ham, and provolone cheese on grilled focaccia bread. It was fantastic.
All of their lunch items looked delicious as well. They offered a variety of grilled European Sandwiches, Soups, and Pasta Salads.
I hope that you enjoy these places as much as I do.
I love Macrina Bakery. I would add that going there alone or in pairs is always better. Groups of 3 or more take forever to seat.
My favorite breakfast joint is Salmon Bay Cafe. It is very unprepossessing, but its omelets can't be beat.
Posted by: Quiana | March 18, 2008 at 04:38 PM