Elaina & William
Places To Eat
Geraldine's Counter
Breakfast
Located in Columbia City neighborhood, this place has the best french toast in the city, hands down. Show up early or expect a bit of a wait.
The Hi-Spot
Breakfast
Located in the Madrona neighborhood, Hi-Spot has some delicious huevos rancheros and huevos a la Mexicana, plus your expected breakfast go to's.
Portage Bay Cafe
Breakfast
With several locations around the city, Portage Bay serves up a delicious breakfast with local ingredients. Good place for groups but be sure to make a reservation!
Madison Kitchen
Breakfast/Lunch
Located in Madison Park Neighborhood, we love going to this spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. We used to live in Madison Park so this place holds a special place in our hearts. We suggest ordering to-go and taking your food to Madison Park Beach for a lake-side picnic with views of Mt. Ranier from the right angle.
Skillet
Breakfast/Lunch
Located in the Capital Hill neighborhood, Skillet is a hip spot for brunch in a hip location. They offer up some yummy friend chicken breakfast and lunch options.
Glo's Diner
Breakfast
Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, Glo's has been a Seattle establishment for classic diner breakfasts since 1987.
Take 5 Urban Market
Lunch
A hole-in-the-wall cafe in Ballard with to-go sandwiches and wraps. Elaina's favorite reuben.
Cafe Flora
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
One of our all-time favs! Delicious vegetarian and vegan food in Madison Valley near the Arboretum. A big section of seating is in a beautiful, plant-filled atrium.
Ba Bar
Lunch/Dinner
Vietnamese street food with locations in Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, and University Village.
Frelard Tamales
Lunch/Dinner
A walk-up little hole in the wall--great place for takeout if you're in the Greenlake area
Din Tai Fung
Lunch/Dinner
Din Tai Fung is a chain of Shanghai-style restaurants that originally started in Taiwan. There's a location in Pike Place/Downtown area and University Village.
Kedai Makan
Dinner
Malaysian inspired food in Capitol Hill. This place is only open Wednesday-Saturday. They don't take reservations but you can put your name on a list at the front. Doors open at 5 and people start lining up around 4:30.
Rockcreek Seafood and Spirits
Dinner
Really great local seafood in Fremont.
Momiji Sushi & Umi Sake House
Dinner
There are MANY options for great sushi in Seattle so you really can;t go wrong. These restaurants are owned by the same people. Momiji has a location in Capitol Hill and another in South Lake Union. They have a great happy hour! Umi is our go to when we want a fancy sushi night out. They are located in Belltown (near Pike Place)
La Marzocco Cafe
Coffee
There's a coffee shop around every corner in Seattle but this one is our favorite! It's extra cool because it doubles as a gathering space for local radio station KEXP. You can grab a coffee, find a cozy seat, listen to some good music, and watch the DJs in the radio booth in real time. Great place to pop into if you are visiting Seattle Center.
Beer
Lots of options...
Coming to Seattle and not stopping at a brewery or taproom would be a damn shame. Most breweries that don't have food on site either allow you to bring takeout or have food trucks so check their websites to see what trucks are visiting. Here are some of our favs! Taprooms: Chuck's Hop Shop--LOTS of local beers; a location in Greenwood but our preferred spot is in Central District Growler Guys--Similar vibe to Chuck's but it's a 1 minute walk from our house. Text us if you come here. Breweries: Ravenna Brewing (Ravenna) Standard Brewing (Central District) Fremont Brewing (Fremont) Ghostfish Brewing (SODO, gluten free!) Optimism Brewing (Capitol Hill) Holy Mountain Brewing (Interbay/Queen Anne) Reuben's Brews (Ballard) Peddler Brewing (Ballard)