Seattle’s Best Brunch Restaurants | Eater Seattle

"Gleaming pinatas strung from the ceiling, brightly patterned oilcloth table covers, and big weekend crowds make for a jovial atmosphere at this bustling Ballard brunch destination. Just off the neighborhood’s main drag, it can be an ordeal to find parking here (especially on Sundays when the farmers market is booming a block away), so it’s worth it to bike or take public transit if you can. The chilaquiles are a sure bet here, the chips sturdy enough to stand up to a flood of smoky, slightly sweet mole or piquant salsa roja. Other standouts include the puerco con nopales in chile verde, tender chunks of pork in a bright tomatillo sauce, which you should order with a side of rice to soak up all the sauce. If you get multiple dishes that come with tortillas, throw on an extra side of them to ensure everyone has enough, and don’t sleep on the beans – whether it’s a chile-infused black bean sauce topping masa cakes or a side of refried, the bean game is strong here." - Sophie Grossman