Seattle's Top Diners
By Anna Roth, Seattle Editor
Forget smoked salmon omelets and fancy French toast--these local greasy spoons deliver traditional breakfast favorites faster than you can say, "two eggs, any style."
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Voula's Off Shore Cafe
658 NE Northlake Way, Seattle, WA
This classic diner on Portage Bay serves hearty scrambles and deliciously greasy hash browns daily. -
Vera's Restaurant
5417 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Ballard residents looking for classic diner fare flock to this this dive-like eatery off Market Street for breakfast and lunch. -
Beth's Cafe
7311 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA
Famous for its 12-egg omelets and no-frills atmosphere, this Green Lake icon has been serving breakfast fare to hungover 20-somethings since 1957. -
Burgermaster-University Village
3040 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA
Egg dishes, pancakes and other breakfast classics are simple and cheap at this 1950s-style chain. -
Mecca Cafe
526 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
A Queen Anne institution beloved for its letter-perfect diner fare. -
Original Pancake House
8037 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Dutch babies and humongous pancakes are this Ballard diner's claim to fame, though there's a full menu of breakfast standards. -
Salmon Bay Cafe
5109 Shilshole Ave NW, Seattle, WA
A far cry from Belltown and Madison Park's yuppified eateries, this place is the real down-home deal. -
Cyndy's House of Pancakes
10507 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA
This unassuming greasy spoon on Aurora serves up traditional breakfast items in unconsciously retro surroundings. -
Bay Cafe
1900 W Nickerson St Ste 108, Seattle, WA
Hidden spot at the Fisherman's Terminal serves breakfast all day and offers stellar views of Salmon Bay. -
Pete's Egg Nest
7717 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA
Extremely popular egg dishes and French toast at this friendly, Greek-run breakfast spot in Greenwood. -
Ravenna's Varsity Restaurant
2300 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA
Classic Ravenna diner serving piping hot coffee, all-day breakfasts and slices of pie. -
Patty's Eggnest
9749 Holman Rd NW, Seattle, WA
Popular breakfast spot in Greenwood serves hearty portions of fresh-cooked, traditional diner favorites to a neighborhood crowd.
