Breakfast

The best places to find an elusive Seattle dish.

Fremont's Stone Way Cafe serves a cult classic breakfast burrito that deserves all of the accolades. It's a perfect weekday morning meal best enjoyed in the counter spot's comfortable space.

Consult this guide for 16 versions of eggs (and other stuff) between bread.

Drae's Lake Route is a small Rainier Beach restaurant that specializes in comfort food and excellent chicken wings by the pound.

Otherside Market & Deli is an Eastlake shop that serves excellent hot and cold sandwiches.

This diner has it all—American breakfast classics alongside a full menu of Thai and Chinese dishes.

A new cafe in the CID specializes in Korean egg bread—with mixed results.

This low-key lounge makes for a reliable stop before early or late flights at SeaTac.

The Pastry Project sells excellent baked goods during the day, and operate a soft serve window in the summer.

Backyard Bagel's Laurelhurst location is just as exciting as the original—expect great bagels, coffee, and stay-awhile potential.

Bloom Bistro serves great bagels and pastries in Georgetown.

Hey Bagel is a University Village bagel shop that masters the art of the boiled-and-baked dough ring.

Mt. Bagel in Madison Valley serves phenomenal bagels, schmears, and a chocolate chip cookie for the ages.

Oxbow is a great bakery in Montlake that specializes in bagels, cream cheese, and a small assortment of pastries—plus excellent pizza.

Bagel Oasis is the best bagel shop in Seattle—hit it for bagels that are alarmingly similar to those you'd find on the East Coast.

Howdy Bagel is a buzzy bagel shop in Tacoma worth waiting in line for.

In Renton, there’s one rule for weekend mornings—be at Chuck’s Donuts and order the maple bars.

The Egg & Us is a diner in Issaquah that we like for big egg breakfasts.

For fresh bread and savory scones, you can't do much better on Orcas Island than Orcas Bakery.

Olga Rising on Orcas Island specializes in biscuits, and any of their creations are worth making morning meal.

Brown Bear Baking serves excellent French pastries and tartines on Orcas Island. Prepare for a line.

The Wayland Mill is an all-day cafe that specializes in Japanese breakfast. Their pie is an asset to the city.

The Crumpet Shop is a cafe Downtown that serves great sweet and savory crumpets.

Rosellini's Fine Cakes & Bakery in Ballard makes great pastries—including butter croissants.

The French Guys makes a solid croissant to enjoy inside their cottage-style Capitol Hill cafe.