Americana Restaurant

Delicious food, great menu, wonderfully strong coffee, love the jam, very friendly staff. My newly discovered favorite place for brunch.

Years ago I remember this place being awesome but that is not the case anymore. I can't comment on the food because we did not stay to find out. The glass I got for a Mimosa was crusted on the outside and coated in crumbly white powder. When I raised this to.the host they tried to gaslight me into believing it was part of the drink and offered no apology. We cancelled our order, left, and will not return.

First time eating at this place.. something different for me. I will definitely eat here again if I'm around the area.. French toast wasn't my favorite they too crunchy and dry. The blueberry pancakes 🥞 were very good 👍 a little over price. Didn't expect to pay over $100 for just two people.

It's possible to enjoy the perfect breakfast here! Even when I ordered takeout, the food was still warm and delicious of course. I loved it! The service is always kind and cheerful.

I cannot express enough how much I cherish pancakes, and the offerings here are truly a culinary delight. The pancakes are served fresh, warm, and exquisitely fluffy; each bite brings an effortless smile to my face. I am especially grateful for the delightful service, as the staff consistently exudes warmth and kindness, creating an inviting atmosphere where one can relax amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. Indulging in the sweet buttermilk chocolate chip pancakes and mixed berry French toast by the sunlit window is an experience that brings pure joy. Thank you for such delicious food and an unforgettable dining experience! I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment.

Incredible pancakes! Loved the drip coffee. The service was quick, thoughtful, and kind. Would definitely go back!

Delicious food, good service, cute setting. I hadn’t been here for a couple of years and the food has gotten even better! I had the chilaquiles brunch special and it was amazing. Yummy grapefruit mimosa, too. We will definitely be back to try their dinner menu soon.

I am hesitant to write a review for this place because I don't want to let the cat out of the bag... this is the best brunch in Seattle. No wrong orders. Everything is fantastic. The service is impeccable. The best part? No wait line. Are there "better" brunches? Maybe? In the end, its all french toast and eggs anyways. Eitherway, this place has been my Go To for years. And i will forever be a patron of this place <3

Spent the morning up on Capitol Hill after a photo shoot. Parked right in front of this cozy little restaurant and after seeing their menu on the window I went in. I ordered the avocado and salsa omelette. It came with sourdough toast and potatoes. I had their fruit smoothie as well. Here are the grades: Omlette- 9/10 Perfectly cooked, flavorful, salsa and avocado was fresh and had amazing taste. Toast- 8/10 I wish I had a choice of the type of toast but it was good. Sourdough toast always rips up the inside of my mouth. The strawberry jam was awesome. Potatoes- 10/10 Perfectly cooked and with their hot sauce and ketchup they were fantastic. Fruit smoothie- 9/10 One word.....delishious!! Service- 10/10 Price - $26.48 Great place for a breakfast. I'm surprised there weren't more people there.

Ended up coming here on a weekend brunch when other places were really busy and this place had openings. Honestly, I had high expectations because of the reviews, but I was pretty disappointed. I was craving an eggs Benedict, and so I had their version of the eggs Benedict, and that was unique to say the least. The tomato and mushroom sauce made it more savory and gave it a whole different flavor to the classic Benedict. The French toast was good, but I think the portion was a little small for my taste. The bread has a hard crust and so it's not what my partner had anticipated in a regular French toast dish. Do not expect soft and fluffy French toast. It is more like a harder crusted bread That is also toasted. They share their bathroom with other businesses in the area, but it definitely is a bit sketchy. When I went, it was quite dirty and the sink was clogged and I couldn't really wash my hands. The sink water faucet was really strong and full on splashed me when I turned it on. Hopefully, they maintain their bathrooms better.

Americana boast that they are beloved by Yelp--- and they are very good, consistently reliable and enjoyable. Today my husband and I went for brunch with two of our close friends. We put our names on a short wait list and were seated within twenty minutes. I ordered coffee, a mimosa, and the Maple Glazed Pork Belly. The pork belly came with a side of scallion scrambled eggs and corn and mozzarella pancakes. The pancakes were delicious, a unique and flavorful spin on corn-cake. The pork bell was good, but a bit too crispy (it made parts a little too tough). My mimosa was also good, but I prefer a little less juice. I was able to have a taste of my husband's dish (the lamb burger) and that was excellent---no notes. My only real gripe is that we were not checked on more than once the entire meal. We all ordered coffees and nobody came to refill coffees or waters for the duration of our 45 minute breakfast.

We came here for brunch after a run and trying to find anything that was a normal restaurant in the area. Parking is frustrating as it's street and pay for parking, the area is not a good area, we saw crime happening on our walk and many homeless scenes. The bathroom was outside and around the corner and not very clean. The food was decent and the servers was so friendly and nice, but because of the crime and parking I don't think I'll be returning to this spot.

Got two of the maple glazed pork belly - one was cooked very well with a nice gradient of soft to crispy! The other was VERY hard and tough. We really enjoyed the scrambled eggs with their green hot sauce! The cornbread-like pancake was very dry and the syrup was the only thing that made it edible. The service was quick, nothing special. The bathroom was REALLY dirty/disgusting.

First impressions was ..it's giving cozy, it's giving kitchen table vibes. The food came out almost immediately and it was very fresh and tasty. The service was excellent, but they did ask way too many times if we needed anything.

I got the chicken fried steak and it was delicious. Good portion of food and kind service. The ambiance felt good for lunch or dinner. My only complaint is that the food took a while to arrive but I've heard other reviews saying that they were fast so maybe we arrived at an odd time?

One of the most reliable places for Chicken Fried Steak in the Seattle area. Came for breakfast yesterday and was told it's cash only, unsure if this is new or a systems being down situation. Fortunately there's a BOA and Chase not that far away. We had the Chicken Fried Steak ($16), pineapple mimosa, and Bloody Mary. Customer service is always lovely here and they have outdoor seating for people watching and sunshine.

We were in town for a quick weekend trip and looking for a good breakfast spot . What at lovely little space. We arrived at opening in a weekday so we were the only patrons . Luzy was our server and very pleasant. I ordered the egg and arugula breakfast sandwich. It was soooooo tasty and fresh , extremely filling . We faced the kitchen and were able to watch the staff . They were happy , quick and looked like they were really enjoying themselves. It's always great to see staff happy at work . We are hooked on this place and will be back when in Seattle .

I love the Pork with mozzarella pancakes here soooo good. I get my eggs scrambled and they do it perfectly. Service is friendly and Ambiance is brunch vibes.

Sometimes when my husband has errands, he occasionally offers to take me out somewhere new to eat. This was one of those days that I was really excited about. I googled a few places closer to the waterfront in Seattle because it was bright and sunny out which is rare for this time of year, however, I couldn't find anything I was interested in so I started looking for restaurants similar to the Carlile room and this one popped up. One of the things that I really liked while checking out some of the other reviews it seemed like there wouldn't be a wait time. The entryway is a little narrow and the space is small BUT the layout is really nice and they have indoor and outdoor seating. We got a nice little corner on the edge of outdoor seating by the window. Service was interesting. I couldn't read the vibe. It was either "I'm just here so I don't get fined" or "I'm just doing my job". Either way, I wouldn't categorize it as friendly. They were cordial though and prompt. The food absolutely makes up for what service lacks. It was fresh and cooked well. One fascinating thing happened I ordered over medium fried eggs and half came out medium the other came out Sunnyside. Never seen that before. I recommend the corned beef and hash with breakfast potatoes. I had food envy watching my husband enjoy that. I got The Broadway and liked it, though. Check this place out.

My bf and I came here for brunch at 10:30 am on a Saturday and didn't have to wait for a table which is always a plus! Chicken fried steak- 5/5 I don't think I've ever had chicken fried steak before so I have nothing to measure it by but this was delicious! The chicken was perfectly crispy + juicy on the inside. What more can ya ask for? Corned beef hash- 3/5 this was alright. Nothing special but not bad either! A side of the French toast- 4/5 everyone on here really hyped up the French toast so I knew I needed to order at least a side of it. It was pretty good! If you want a little bit of sweet, this will definitely do it.

Good price brunch for Capitol Hill! A lot of brunch spots in Capitol Hill have limited selections with high prices. This place is has the vibe of a brunch bar but the food prices and selection of a diner.

I enjoy the brunch food at Americana very much. The Americana Benedict is a unique and savory joy, with poached eggs, Canadian bacon and Gouda over potato pancakes all topped with a smoky tomato-based sauce. The bread they use for toast and French toast is wonderfully thick and crusty. The jam that comes with every meal is delicious! The service can be a bit hit-or-miss. Friendly, but sometimes slow or missing a few things. The bathrooms are shared with other restaurants in the building, so you'll need to get the key and go out the door, left to the end of the hall, and then find the single-occupancy bathrooms.

Our food is as really good! My kids ate every bite of their food. I am really picky with my breakfast potatoes and these were perfect. Everything on my plate was delicious. Probably one of the best breakfast spots I've eaten in a while. I would definitely go back in the future to take any family that might come to town. It's a meet up type of spot if I want a good breakfast with friends or family and I'm only paying for myself or a date spot. Not a family type spot if you have kids unless you want to pay $140+. It's also small inside so it's not really meant for large groups. Customer service was great, they do a really good job at checking on you and answering questions which I'm really happy since they added a $20 Tip. Cons - I did not know they did gratuity. We have 4 kids so I wouldn't have went if I knew bringing my kids would add a $20 gratuity. *Food is delicious but the portions aren't that big my 2 younger boys are usually able to share a big breakfast meal but the French Toast Slam that was $21 was enough to only fill up my 8 year old. *No kids menu *I didn't like their coffee $9 for 2 cups (my husband isn't picky with coffee so he was fine with his Lol) I didn't end up drinking mine **BUT I love that they did have Almond Milk available for my coffee! I appreciate having that option. The toast and jelly that come with the omelette meal were very good as well. Across the street there is a parking structure under the Bank of America it was like $1 a hour in case you don't find street parking, Highway recommend just not happy with the added gratuity that wasn't mentioned beforehand . I don't do gratuity places with kids unless it's a special occasion.

Ambiance: 6/10 Service: 4/10 Food: 1.5//10 Cute little spot on Broadway. Was quiet with only a few tables of people when I got there. Had to move tables twice because the first ones I sat at wobbled like Weebles used to. IKKYYK Server was pleasant if inattentive. Never once asked how things were and I had to stop here to ask for more coffee and water and again to ask for the check. The food was horrendous. I got the "Seattle Slam". Two pancakes, two eggs, two strips of bacon. I asked for extra crispy bacon and was served floppy shoe leather. The pancakes looked great but were gummy when eaten and served with butter that was frozen and impossible to spread. Eggs were cooked properly but had a bit of a funky taste to them. Like they were cooked in a pan that still had soap residue in it. Given previous reviews, I had high hopes that were shattered. Do not recommend.

Americana in cap hill is a cute quaint little brunch spot hidden away but my partner and I were pleasantly surprised by their food! Everything we ordered was delicious and it's become a regular spot for a quick yummy brunch!

Food was gross. Even a simple order didn't meet simple regular normal eggs Benedict's expectations

This brunch place has never failed me. So far every item I've tried has been delicious. My favorite would have to be the Americana Benedict and their French toast. The Benedict is covered in this sauce that tastes almost like a tomato pasta sauce. Never had anything like it before, but it's SO good. Their French toast is super crispy, unlike regular French toast, but I like it that way. The specific one I ate also had a berry compote which tied it all together. It's not the fanciest restaurant, but it doesn't matter when you have food this good.

Our server was nice but honestly, the grossest meal I've ever had. My partner and I had two bites each and couldn't eat it. It's literally salmon from a CAN. I've never seen anything like this.... Especially for $18.50??? Also the mimosa weren't priced correctly on the menu. They were more expensive on our bill

My friends and I were looking for a brunch place in Cap Hill, and amidst all the long wait times, we found Americana! We went around noon on Saturday and there was no wait at all. The waitstaff is friendly and the menu has creative variety. We shared the Cheeseburger Mac n Cheese and I got the Maple Pork Belly. All of us agreed that the Mac n Cheese was great, super creamy, and had a lot of flavor due to the peppers. I thought the Maple Pork Belly was really good, but my favorite part was the cornbread-like pancakes that came on the side. I really liked the meal and would come back for a brunch anytime!

Fast service. Calming environment. Cozy. Delicious meal, very tasty and their habanero sauce is fire!

Tl;dr we were discriminated. Evidence was all tables were served with water, including parties seated right after us. Except us. After noticing that I had to talk to the middle age lady, who still initially refused to serve us water until I pointed out the fact we were discriminated. Then she reluctantly agreed but served us water in different containers literally unlike any other table. My conclusion of racial discrimination based on the fact we were the only Asian party in that restaurant at that time. Also I had to keep asking utensils and plates for my 5 years old because they just kept ignoring his existence. I would have walked away if it was just me but I was with friends so I didn't want to ruin the day so I stayed and finished the brunch. But will never visit it again and I want to warn other Asians

A decent, although somewhat lowkey brunch place in Capitol Hill and it is not as busy as some of the other brunch spots nearby like Glo's, Skillet, etc. From the table set-up, this place is friendly for going solo or as a party of 2, with fewer tables for larger parties than that. They have an extensive cocktail menu, but after drinking a lot the past day, I opted out of trying the cocktails here. We got the maple glazed pork belly and the Seattle Slam with sausage and sunny side up, substitute for French Toast. Maple glazed pork belly is relatively unique as I don't really see that in other American brunch spots in Seattle so far, though the pork belly itself was quite dry. It still has a nice flavor and crisp, and the sweet sauce made it a nice balance with the savory scallion scrambled eggs and corn pancakes (which has more of a texture of cornbread). Seattle Slam was decent - a bit basic but the sausage was very soft and juicy. The eggs were cooked properly. The French Toast was very crispy and buttery. Even though it costs $4.50 more to substitute, it was worth it. We also justified the cost as the maple glazed pork belly already has pancakes. Service was pretty hands-off most of the time, but requests were fulfilled as needed promptly. It is an American restaurant, so more service is expected, but I guess the vibe here is different.

I can't believe I've lived a one minute walk from this place and haven't tried it yet. Today I tried the arugula, bacon egg and cheese. Called ahead to order- walked over and was home with my perfectly warm not soggy breakfast. I don't typically leave reviews - but a GOOD egg sandwich to this native new Englander is hard to come by. There's a light (garlic?) to the sandwich that I'm guessing is an oil. Perfect amount to add a nice flavor- but not so much that it over powers the fluffy eggs or ripe tomato.

Food was ok. I had the herbed omelette and my partner had the applesauce pancakes. It was good food but nothing to knock our socks off. They didn't have a great selection of hot sauce either which was a bit of a bummer. The mimosa was ok too. Good standard breakfast food. They have a few vegetarian options and at least one vegan option. Service was eh. They were clearly quite busy and understaffed. It seems like a family establishment with just two servers for the bar and all tables. They took our orders and dropped off the food, but mostly we're running around elsewhere outside of that. They were doing their best, but my partner's coffee was empty for a while and we had to flag them down a few times for the check. Ambiance was ok. I would say it kind of felt like having breakfast at a dive bar? The patio doors were open so it was airy but the interior is very dark and aged. Overall not a bad experience, but probably wouldn't come back just because there's better options in the area in my opinion. We gave it a try and it was fine.

This place has a very large menu and our server I think her name was Judy or Lucy? I am not entirely sure but she checked in with us frequently but not too much. Great design and look on the inside. This is right on Capital Hill so we had a great start to the day. 10/10 recommend!

Ok food. Great service but place is dirty. Restroom is dirty. Not sure if food is clean.

Staff was very friendly upon entry and taking our order. They were also very fast. The food was awesome the bread they used for the French toast was amazing.

Delicious brunch spot in Capitol Hill known for their French toast. I ordered the Seattle Slam with chicken sausage and upgraded to French toast for $4.50. Definitely worth it -- it's soft, fluffy, crispy around the edges, topped with berries and powdered sugar, but not too sweet! They also serve Fonte coffee which was delicious. The service was fast and friendly. I'll definitely come back here whenever I'm craving a classic American breakfast!

Everything's delicious, and the service was excellent. This neighborhood gem is local color and a great meal. Try the Americana Benedict for a unique take on eggs.

We were staying in the area visiting our son, and were looking for a place to have breakfast before meeting up with him. Americana was nearby and appeared to be like a basic diner, so we thought we'd give it a try. Unfortunately, we wish we had kept looking... Here is what we noticed: - Menu seemed really decent, but not massive. - We decided to order some items that were different than you would typically find...and now we know why you don't find them often. - The Maple Glazed Pork Belly dish had a pretty dry piece of pork sitting in a pool of maple syrup. The pancakes were made of cornmeal and had some specs of mozzarella in them, but the cakes too were stuck on top of the syrup. The scrambled eggs with scallions were ok, but pretty basic. - My wife ordered the Americana Benedict...the potato pancakes were mostly patties of mashed potatoes...they would have been much better if they had been fried up a bit to make the edges crispy. She ordered the sauce on the side, which was good because we can't imagine what it would have been like piled on top of the poached eggs. Actually, I found the sauce helped to make my pork belly taste better, i.e., less dry. - Coffee was OK...not the greatest. - Service was good. Bottom line: I wish we would have tried a little harder and/or checked the menu a bit more closely before selecting Americana...oh well, you win some and lose some!

My friend suggested coming here after reviewing their french toast... She didn't like it because it came with a tiny amount of fruit, it looked like jam not even fresh fruit. My meal was good it was an omelette with potatoes. Everything was delicious on my plate, but the coffee was bad and cold. I wouldn't come back here again... this area is so bad. One person came up to us asking for our food and another walked by with shit stains on his pants. Rough area to try to have an outdoor breakfast at. :/

I was a little disappointed about this place after reading the reviews online. The food was just ok and I probably wouldn't go back. The coffee is just okay too.

Was a low key brunch- Seattle grunge bar vibes-we didn't have to wait for Sunday brunch for two Bread and raspberry jam so good French toast so crispy and caramelized

Nice little brunch spot- very casual, almost has a diner vibe to it. Delicious food and incredible in-house hot sauces.

This is a nice cute little restaurant.Best breakfast I've ever had, the pancakes of the day blew my mind into a different dimension.

This place can get busy and have a bit of a wait. The food was good, service was decent. Three of us walked in while on a search for coffee. I had the pancakes with bacon and eggs, it was good, no complaints. My wife had the eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast. She had ordered her eggs scrambled with cheese, but they forgot the cheese. The toast was very dry and hard, she couldn't eat that. My dad had the same thing as me and he also liked his. So, 2 out of 3 of us were satisfied. Overall: Good food, a little pricey.

Great food! Chill atmosphere. French toast with berry compote was super tasty, as were the mimosas. Definitely recommend.

My first time in Seattle and we stayed in the Capitol Hill area, which is a great area filled with various food and bar places. Americana was one we just had to eat brunch at more than once! First off, the service was so great. Our server Lucy was the best! So kind and if she is your server she will give you great recommendations. I ordered the Americana Benedict both times I went because it was THAT good. Instead of the Hollandaise sauce they used a tomato/mushroom sauce that was soooo good, and I don't even like mushrooms haha My boyfriend got the Seattle slam and substituted for French toast, which was the best decision. Their French toast was delicious and just perfectly crunchy. They also have a lot of alcoholic brunch options so it won't disappoint. 10/10

Updating review because I had a better experience this time. The service was still very below average. For example they didn't bring us water until we explicitly asked for it. The food was good though and the sides are pretty big. You can just order a side and not an actual brunch item if you're not that hungry.

Always enjoy the vibe of this restaurant and the food! Great place to go solo or with a party of two. Not as many larger tables for 5+. Have went around 11 or 12 on Saturdays and each time I have been able to get a table for two without a wait. Food is fairly average priced for Seattle - anywhere from $10 to $20 a meal. Servers seem busy, but they always check in and make sure you have everything you need. They are not as hands on, but get the job done. East coast: Toast with eggs, salmon and onion on top with side of potatoes. Nothing too fancy about this dish, but it was great for a breakfast/brunch wake up. Avocado & pepper jack omelet: Pretty bland, so the hot sauce provided was needed for the dish. Came with toast and potatoes. French Toast: This was great! Loved the use of fruits in the French toast and would get again. They have options to add protein or extra things to the plate. Pancakes of the Day: Pretty basic pancakes with Nutella! Nothing too special, but the presentation was nice!

Cozy brunch café with tasty comfort food, extensive breakfast & brunch menu, friendly service. Best (fried) French toast in Seattle - WOW! Thick cut, rustic French toast with the perfect chew, slightly fried on the outside. Ordered the Seattle Slam (2 eggs your choice, your choice of protein, 2 pancakes), subbed / upgraded French Toast instead of pancakes, which was well worthwhile. Bacon is Hempler thick cut bacon, quite tasty. Fonte coffee available ftw. Enjoyed lovely service on a weekday morning - not the biggest café so we were lucky to avoid weekend wait. Would definitely come back on a weekday!

Americana is my absolute favorite brunch spot in Seattle. Their eggs benedict is fantastic!! Service has always been friendly and prompt. Everything is clean and well maintained. They can get pretty busy - expect to wait a bit. The bathroom is shared with the entire building - it can be a little dirty.

Solid breakfast on Capitol Hill. Open at 9 AM on a Sunday :) I love my early morning breakfasts and Americana didn't disappoint. Sizeable portions with a good assortment of vegetarian choices. They have homemade hot sauces which were tasty and the heat I crave for my omelets. Service is good and not overly hovering. I'd like to see them open earlier but I will be back!

I really liked their corned beef hash! I was expecting a typical brunch toast that comes on a side but no their sourdough toast is thick, fresh and perfectly lightly toasted. When i asked for side of ketchup the staff brought jam, hot sauce as well which was nice. It was really easy to find a table during noon on a weekend which is a huge plus.

Came here for a birthday brunch because the list of variety in mimosas drew us in. However, everything was just okay. Service wasn't too great as we sat with no response when asking for salt for about ten minutes, but I'll provide leniency as it seems as there were only two servers on staff at the time. I got the American style Benedict, which was just okay. The eggs were jammy, not runny and the piece of toast was small. It also needed more salt to my liking. Mimosa was also just OK, just tasted run of the mill even with the different flavors. The place is pretty small in an odd area of Cap Hill, so ambience isn't crazy or anything. Not bad if you're just looking for a bite to eat.

Wasn't the biggest fan of the chorizo omelet itself but the salad was great as well as the service & general ambience. Not necessarily a must-try spot, but definitely not bad! Although I didn't try their drinks, they had a cool variety of mimosa flavors.

I've dined here several times over the years and always enjoyed it. Today I got the French toast (my usual), and it was really bad- it was greasy and almost burnt, and the fruit on top was cold, canned peaches- it's peach season and the French toast is one of their signature dishes! I only ate a few bites, and no one checked on us during the meal to ask if everything was ok ( it was nearly empty on a Monday morning). When the busser took it away, she asked if I was done- not was there anything wrong or even ask if I wanted a to go box. i said I didnt like it, and mentioned my complaints. She had no reaction. When the waitress came back I again described my dissatisfaction. She also had no comment, other than saying "yes, peaches" when I mentioned the cold canned peaches on top. Not sure if there was a language barrier partially to blame, or if I should have demanded a refund, but I'm not inclined to go back.