Bastille Cafe & Bar

A charming place along the busy streets of Ballard serving delicious French cuisine. There's an outdoor section that has a chilled vibe with strings of lights and a blazing hearth. The drinks are rather unique and the food is good though I was expecting something more spectacular. I had the clams with French fries and truffles dip. The truffles dip was delicious. However, the table favorite has to be the duck confit, tender and packed with flavors.

Beautiful French restaurant with an amazing bar. One of the coziest places in Ballard with excellent food and drinks. Nice outdoor seating as well with fireplaces and heaters. Engaged staff with fantastic service.

If you're looking for a good place with reasonable prices, I recommend Bastille Cafe and Bar. It's got a upper class feel with out breaking the wallet. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio that was covered with a beautiful little fireplace nearby. I had a lamb burger and my wife ordered the gyro falafel and they were quite delicious. If you arrive between 4 and 6 you get the happy hour menu. The service is really good as well.

Excellent craft cocktails. The back bar is the spot to go. The bartender was quite knowledgeable and was able to suggest off menu drinks that he thought I'd like... And indeed I did. Excellent atmosphere... Nice and dark and cozy The lamb burger is awesome. Very juicy with the right amount of aoli to complement the taste of the meat. Served on a brioche style bun. The calamari was interesting. It came in a tomato based sauce. Good flavors but not quite my thing. The Bánh mì was solid but I've had much better that are much cheaper. The fries are the tasty skin on style. Not hand cut though.

Lovely restaurant with a bar in the back (see: 'back bar'). Excellent, friendly service. Not the greatest selection of beers, but a good selection of wine. Only real complaint is beer pricing. Beer prices were so high that you could impress a date just by not choking when they brought you the bar tab. $8-10. For. A. Beer. If you were to start drinking one of these beers at the exact moment the Greek debt crisis began, the Greeks would make fun of you for not investing in their rapidly declining market instead.

After visiting the Ballard farmer's market we were welcomed with a patio table (we had a reservation). The food was delicious, as were the drinks. Trfy the Liberté , so refreshing on a hot day.

Love the croque madame, my friend got the lamb belly, which is also very tasty. Only problem is the sale and the lamb belly feels a bit too salty. The drip coffee is great. Outdoor seating is relaxing and in a sunny day there are a lot of sunshine comes in. Definitely recommend on a Sunday morning so you can enjoy the farmers market a bit after. Which they put less salt into the dishes :P

Bastille is a French restaurant along the busy Stone road through Ballard, surrounded by a bunch of bars and local shops. There is a lot of seating, but they get very busy very quick. Prices are a little higher than normal, but they offer lots of delicacies and have pretty good pours on drinks.

This restaurant makes me want to move to Ballard. Seriously. It's such a cozy spot with a super friendly staff and the outdoor patio is really gorgeous! I had some friends in town last weekend so we stopped in for lunch and it was perfect. Between us we had the pickle appetizer, a breakfast burrito, avocado toast and the chicken shawarma wrap and we loved every single dish. Special shoutout to the aperol spritz, they make a great one! I'd absolutely recommend Sabine and I'll be back in the future!

Sabine has been on my list for awhile and the ambiance here is really nice! We found street parking out in front. The weekends can get pretty busy. For weekend brunch, you order at the register and then find a table yourself. Service was friendly. And we were able to get a table in their covered outdoor patio area. Food and drinks - rooibos masala chai - very tasty! Love that it's not sweet and that it has more of a spicy kick. Best chai I've had in Seattle so far! - carrot cake latte - hubby got this and enjoyed it - chicken wrap - chicken was a little on the pricey side. With avocado this wrap was about $21 which seemed a little on the pricey side for what it was. - lamb wrap - husband got this and enjoyed it - cinnamon roll croissant - very tasty! Overall, we really loved their drinks and pastries. If I come back I would definitely opt for those options!

Popular place and had a long line but went fairly quickly. You order first then go sit down which is normally fine. However, I think on this day they were so packed that after paying there were no seats. While we stood there for someone to leave their table you can see our server came out with food with no where to put it. Luckily shortly thereafter someone was leaving so we were able to scoop up their table though a bit awkward since we had to hover. The food itself was quite delicious, with the breakfast salad being my favorite. A nice amount of bacon and runny egg to make it a warm salad with a nice acidic dressing to brighten it up. They were out of fresh juice so had a limeade which was also refreshing. Overall vibe was nice and food was tasty but wished the whole seating process was smoother.

This place has a lot of hype... and it's fairly warranted. You wait in a quick moving line to order and then find a seat. The food comes out pretty fast. Turkish Eggs: 8.5/10 I loved all the flavors in the Turkish eggs dish combined. The seasoning on the warm eggs mixed with the tart feta was great. Whipped feta: 8/10 This was reeeaallly tart and honestly kind of plain. They gave me one pita but you could probably use 2/3 to finish this. It's kind of annoying they don't give you more. And I feel like the feta needed something else to offset just the creamy tart taste.

This brunch spot is on the healthier side but everything still tasted delicious! Super fresh and flavorful, plus no afternoon slump for me afterwards. Will definitely be back to try all the other menu items :)

The way Sabine works is this, you order at the counter, grab one of their many tables in the gorgeous restaurant and they'll call out your drink order but food will be brought to your table, even with it being packed we easily found a spot to sit. Let;s talk food! Oat Pancake 5/5 my husband LOVED this its has a little apple butter between the pancakes and the hazelnuts go wonderfully with the dish Whipped Feta 5/5 I loved this so much and I even snuck nibbles at home since we ordered so much and it was so YUM! Falafel 2/5 I was disappointed in this, I know falafel is by nature dense and a little dry but this was too much of both, I'm sure it'd be wonderful in a sandwich with other toppings but I do have lots of falafel when i visit family in the Mid-East and its just not quite there Sabine Breakfast Burrito 5/5 Yum Yum YUM, ugh I couldn't put this thing down and it is a monster (for me anyway) it's a great sandwich and ordering it alone is more than plenty of food! So here's the issue with Seattle restaurants, there are so many amazing options that if you ask me would you come back just for Sabine, I'd say probably not but if i was in the area absolutely yes I'd stop in, food is great and the service is friendly quick and efficient

Super cute place! I can't really comment on the food because we didn't get any haha. Just stopped in for drinks with friends. Service was so good. Really friendly and overall very personable. I'd definitely come back to try brunch just because of how welcoming this place is.

Food: The star of the show was the mushroom toast, fresh and delicious shrooms on hearty bread. The falafel was dry and hard to eat. The salad was tasty but I found that the there was too much sauce for my liking. I like the Peaches and Cream (cromuffin?), that was a nice dessert. My sparkling lemonade was a bit bland. Service: You pay at the front and find your own seating, I really appreciated this method as the wait wasn't long before our food came out. Ambiance: I loved the decor and the vibe of this cafe! You had options to sit outside or indoors, and we chose to sit outdoors. The plants made me feel like I was in a tropical paradise.

Came here for a birthday brunch with a group of five on a Saturday. Luckily for us Sabine doesn't take reservations and doesn't have "assigned" seating, which means you have a better shot of getting a table with a larger group! They have a lot of space inside which made finding a table after ordering our food easy. They have a cute patio in the front and side patio too. It's so well decorated - it gave European vacation vibes! You order at the counter, get a number and take your seat, and then get the food within 10 to 15 minutes. If you order coffee/drinks, you get that pretty much immediately at the counter. I ordered the breakfast quinoa bowl, which was absolutely delicious and a nice change to the heavy brunch that I usually get. Overall, had a really good time at brunch and all the food and drink was delicious ! The only downside is that it's only street parking and Ballard.

Sabine's is the best brunch that I've had in Seattle. The Turkish eggs were done really well. The eggs were perfectly running and blended well with the whipped feta. The classic fried egg was done way better than I was expecting and the arugula was a perfect touch. The service was really quick and the overall aesthetic of the restaurant was nicely done. You order at the front of the restaurant and you seat yourself after. I would recommend stopping by on a Sunday morning, grabbing some breakfast here at Sabine and then exploring Ballards farmers market afterwards.

Overall this place was pretty good! We came here for a birthday celebration and had a group of 9 of us. Unfortunately they don't take reservations and don't accommodate large parties very well. The system of ordering food then sitting down was a little bit confusing; but the food did come out VERY quick for a busy Sunday brunch. They had a great selection of food, absolutely loved the egg sandwich.

Eggs sanwhichs and coffee very good. Love the outdoor seating (patio). The cookies were perfect.

Came here for happy hour and the food was so amazing! Ranking of the dishes my group and I got: 1. Whipped feta (5/5) 2. Zaatar fries (4/5) 3. Beef areyes (4/5) 4. Halloumi (3.5/5) The dishes were so summery and the halloumi included seasonal stone fruits! Drinks were also amazing - the best was the strawberry gin and tonic in my opinion but the blueberry gin and tonic was very tasty and the cardamom was beautifully presented.

Cute place to have brunch in Ballard. Lots of seating available but there can be a line as it's a pretty popular place. Food was good, but portion sizes aren't that big. You order at the front, take a number and find a seat. The servers will serve your food to your table. I got the Quinoa Bowl, which was good but small portioned. The eggplant was a tad salty for my taste.

A lovely gem in Ballard. Super cute space and kind, warm staff. Went here for dinner and everything we ordered was delicious. The pita was cloud like and the flavors of each dish shone through. The caesar salad, whipped feta, fried cauliflower, and compressed melon were all incredible. Also stopped by twice for pastries. The matcha latte was good and the pastries were amazing (all made in house). The coffee cake and brown butter cornmeal cookie were my favorites. If I lived in the area, I'd come here regularly, and I recommend visiting when you're in town!

The place was warm and inviting. I arrived earlier than my friends and took a seat at the bar. The bartender was quick & friendly and I had a very good cocktail. The menu was a little different than what I'm used too, the food presentation, taste and service was very good.

Too much crowded and highly mismanaged place. You have to order before seating and if you need more then you need to go again and ask as QR code on table doesn't work. You need to pick your coffee and your dishes . Food is good but expensive for the portion served. Ambiance is nice with good vibes . But too much commotion as you need to find your own table too

Food: 3/5 Price: Very overpriced Pancake batter is apparently a luxury item in Seattle nowadays. Two SMALL pancakes were $16. I can't recall ever having a problem with portion size before, but this dish was indefensibly small. It is in no way a full meal. The taste was unremarkable. The ambiance was moderately cute, but that was the only upside. I wouldn't return.

rating the shakshuka only: honestly it was underwhelming and watery. the bread was cold, stale, and bland. the atmosphere is nice though. you like up and they take your order and then you sit down. so there is usually space even on a busy sunday

Busy brunch masterclass. We stopped by Sabine for the first time while showing visitors the Ballard farmers market. This restaurant is always full so I assumed we would have to wait a really long time to get in. Not the case! You stand in line and place your order, then pick a table. We had no trouble finding a nice spot in the sun room. Food was out within 15 min! Everything was really delicious! This may be our new tourist brunch spot! My wife loved the Turkish eggs, i thoroughly enjoyed my spring salad, and our guests enjoyed their mushroom toast and Shatshuka. Only thing i would skip would be the apple oat pancakes! The brioche mascarpone toast was much more yummy in my opinion! Will be back

This place is an amazing find! It's one of those places that is full of style and you wonder if the food is going to measure up but lo behold there is enough substance with the style! First off the ambiance is great - it has combined the looks of a coffee shop, cocktail bar and brunch restaurant! We ordered the avocado toast, baklava toast and the whipped feta mezze. We were taken aback at the costs at first, but they were very hearty and filling portions. The avocado toast was tasty but the real winner was the baklava toast. The mascarpone mixed with pistachio spread over the tasty brioche was a thing of beauty! I absolutely recommend this dish. The whipped feta mezze was amazing too! The description is understated in the menu - it is whipped feta and labneh topped with Turkish olive oil and zaatar. The accompanying pita is fluffy and soft but not white bread which is appreciated! They have sparkling water available to all which I liked too. There is very little I would change about my meal here! Would definitely visit again if I'm in the area.

Bustling on a Saturday afternoon. Line out the door. Order at counter and they bring your food out to a table (or seat yourself at the bar). It's Middle Eastern - esque food. Turkish Eggs ($17) - 2 eggs, toast, arugula, whipped feta, and avocado. I loved how it wasn't too heavy. All the components were fresh and yummy! Side of Bacon ($8) - Crispy fried and nice. Vanilla Latte ($6?) - Delicious and pretty Latte Art Portions are perfect - not too large, not too small. Located in downtown Ballard. Absolutely stunning interior. Cool Staff.

Really cute cafe with a beautiful greenhouse-like seating area with a small but delicious menu. Came here for Saturday brunch and ordered Turkish eggs, a breakfast sandwich, and a matcha latte. You order at the counter and they give you a number which you then bring to a table. It can be hard to find a table right away, but with such a large space, it's easy to vulture one right as it opens haha The drink came out pretty much immediately, and was so good. Perfect matcha flavor. The Turkish eggs was suuuuper good too. All the flavors with the feta, the guacamole, the arugula just worked so well. My only real complaint (not really) is that I wish I had more bread to wipe up all the sauce that I had. Was so good. The breakfast sandwich was also good! I do think it is a bit expensive especially for the portion size, but would definitely still come again.

This place has a fun atmosphere and great cocktails. They also have a great happy hour, which I definitely want to checkout next time.

Friend and I popped by for a light brunch on a Friday. We ordered their ginger limeade, lemongrass lemonade, whipped feta, and hummus. I love how clean and fresh the ingredients are! Great flavors, well seasoned, and the perfect dishes for a light brunch. We got our food and drinks quickly after ordering and though it was quite packed we're still able to find a good seat. This is a great place to catch up with friends over good food! Will definitely be back when I'm in the area again!

stopped by for lunch today. big fan of this place it's truly a gem for ballard. still thinking about the tahini caesar i ordered. service is quick and friendly and they always have available seating even when it's busy.

We came here on a Saturday noon. The parking here is mostly street parking ranging from $3.5 to $5.0 per hour (free on Sunday). Don't let the crowd at the entrance fool you. The wait was pretty short. There were about 15 people ahead of us and we waited about 15 mins. Everyone would order at the reception first and then sit at any open space with their order number. The restaurant inside is fairly spacious and cozy. Very well decorated! The food came pretty fast. We ordered a Turkish Egg, a house sandwich, and a toast on side. We also ordered a beet latte and cappuccino. The latte was a bit sweet and had a strong beet flavor. The food was pretty delicious and the price was reasonable for the portion. The only down side was that our drink came spilled which led to drippings on our cloth while drinking them. Hopefully I'm not being too picky here.

This place is amazing. Went during the Farmer's market so not sure if it's always that crowded but the wait isn't too bad considering. Cute ambiance and awesome covered outdoor patio. Tried the Turkish Eggs and grain bowl. Both were phenomenal. The chickpeas in the grain bowl are perfectly crispy and I now need to figure out how to do this at home. It's an order then seat yourself but service throughout was very good. Lattes and cappuccinos are also great. Highly recommend!

Sabine cafe is a cute little brunch spot that has a casual and chill vibe. We came around 10:45am on a Sunday and waited ~15 minutes to order food - you have to order at the counter first before finding a table. Even though the restaurant is pretty busy, it looked like there was always a table available. They have a heated, covered outdoor dining area that had a lot of natural lighting and some spots indoor. TURKISH EGGS - 4.5/5 Service was good and the food came out relatively fast. We ordered the Turkish egg and a side of potatoes. The Turkish eggs were really yummy! Not too heavy and the sourdough bread was so good. Portion was perfect but I wish there was more sourdough bread, as it wasn't enough to eat with the egg/avocado. The ambiance of this place is really nice and its right beside Ballard farmers market.

Took forever to get our food today. The salad I ordered was super small and incredibly average. The chicken add on was $9. They put super small pieces of chicken on a kebab to make it look substantial but it was totally not worth extra $9 on top of that $13 small "side" salad!!!! . Honestly would much rather have a salad at evergreens for the cost and value. Then we ordered an $11 chocolate espresso kouign amann. It was super burnt tasting. We both thought it tasted terrible. When we asked for a refund, the cashier made a point to let us know we were taking away from charity that day. Of course that made us feel awful but come on!!!! It was an $11 pastry that tasted burnt. That's insane. Won't ever go back here. We spent $85 for two people for A TERRIBLE, bus your own table, counter order lunch EXPERIENCE!!!!!

I've heard great things about this place, and now I understand why! Despite walking past this street countless times in Ballard, I never expected it to be so cute from the outside! It was busy when we arrived around 1:30pm on a Sunday. Nearly every table was occupied, but we found one quickly. You order, pay, and seat yourself here. We tried the 'Sabine Breakfast Burrito', 'Harissa Chicken Shawarma Wrap', 'Breakfast Salad', and 'Za'atar Potatoes'--all of which I would order again. The service was fast. Prices were a bit on the expensive side, but that's to be expected now.

Excellent all around. Everything was amazing. We were wandering the streets of Ballard... hungry... thirsty... and happened upon Sabine. I must admit, I was hesitant because the menu is a bit small, but it turns out the portions are perfect and the flavors are out of this world. Our party of 4 started with the sampler (Salatim) and it did not disappoint. The beans in a pistachio pesto were the table favorite, but believe me when I say that nothing was bad. I DO think the amount of bread and pita you get is nowhere near enough though, and an extra $5 is steep for an additional pita and two slices of bread. Otherwise, perfect. The mains were stellar. I got the Fried Eggplant while the partner got the Lamb Meatballs. Also ordered at the table were the Hanger Steak (claimed to be one of the best he's had) and the seasonal special Rack of Lamb. I don't know that two skinny ribs served on a bed of chilled squash should be called "rack of lamb," but the recipient was happy and ate with their hands. All of the cocktails were unique and fun, and the wine list has some very interesting offerings. Overall, loved it.

Beautiful cafe, good food + presentation and fast yet friendly service. Ordered turkish eggs, egg sandwich and cappuccino. Loved all 3. I went on a Monday afternoon, so didn't face some of the issues that other reviewers ran into. There was plenty of space available and service was fast. Cutting one star for value. Portions weren't big enough to justify the price. But my overall experience was good. Would recommend for a brunch date.

Love sitting at the bar and ordering the Tahini Caesar Salad! Wow, what an umami bomb of a dressing that feels lighter than a normal Caesar with mayo. The cocktails are always well crafted and the service from Wes is always exceptional! 10/10 every time!

Nice place to have a sit and a meal. Go up to the counter and take an order, they give you a number and will come find you inside or outside at one of the many tables. I appreciate the varied menu with gluten free and veggie options noted.

The ambiance is so cute and the food is amazing. Service is quick and easy. You order at the door.

pretty nice place for a friend gathering, the almond croissant is crispy but very sweet, avocado toast is okay, coffee is so so

The food is excellent. I visited on a Saturday morning and didn't have to wait long. While I found the mushroom toast a bit too salty for my taste, the other dishes were delightful. The dining area was quite noisy, possibly due to the building's structure, which made conversation difficult. A quieter atmosphere would be preferable for enjoying time with friends. I recommend this place for its food and service but advise considering the noise level if you prefer a quieter environment.

Oh my god. This place is a must for everyone. The breakfast, the ambiance, the service , the location. Everything is just amazing.

When you're not entirely sure you got enough sleep, but the baby is awake and you need a delicious and filling breakfast, Sabine is the place to go. They have a covered outdoor patio where your baby can squirm and cry without disturbing other patrons too much. Additionally the food is in reasonable sized portions, which means you can eat your entire meal while it's still warm. If you don't have a baby to bring, this is a great place for a casual breakfast/lunch with the out of town friends you see once every five years, non-friend coworkers, or a first/blind date. The interior is inviting and charming, and the casual setting (you order at the counter then grab a table) reduces the amount of time you need to fill with awkward small talk. And if you need an excuse, you have to grab your own water so you can walk away from the table long enough to think up a story you can pretend to spontaneously recall with your dining partners later on. The food comes out reasonably quick, but not so fast you question when it was made. The portion sizes are reasonable so you don't end up in a food coma that can lead to poor choices with said non-friend coworkers and first/blind dates. The dishes I think about are: Turkish eggs and BLT. Their baked goods are also to die for: the pain au chocolat has a light crispy exterior, buttery layers, and the right kind of chocolate. I have yet to check out their bar area or dinner scene, but I am looking forward to checking it out at some point.

The perfect spot for a first date in Seattle - hands down. Shout out to the best host in Seattle as well. The gentleman in the front is always very sweet and professional.

Me and my husband, along with our dog had brunch here :) there are two outdoor seating areas to choose from. We sat in the covered one. There are no reservations here and you order and take a table to sit after. They're usually ready with your drinks about when you grab a seat. A very interesting menu for all sorts of drinks. I picked one from their Adaptogenic section (haven't seen that on most brunch menus) called On point Beet Latte, loved it! The Sevilla (coffee with orange) was also creamy and delicious. Ordered their seasonal fattoush salad with falafel, very fresh. Got their whipped feta dip to share. My husband got the chicken shawarma and loved it, well seasoned. We were quite full by then. They have some nice sparkling water on tap, we grabbed that on our way out. Lovely spot in Ballard. Gotta come again to try their cocktails!

But a short hop from the Ballard hotel and came highly recommend but I was a bit disappointed. The good: beautiful presented coffee with bold taste. The place also looks nice and classy. The toasted bread options as well as the wrap were excellent. Disappointed at the lack of any pastry selection this morning. Pricy and a terrible sound environment, who blast music so loud you have to shout to have a conversation... made it a disappointing breakfast experience

Sabine is one of the best breakfast/lunch places in Seattle! You wait in line to order at the counter, receive a number, then find any open table to sit at, and the employees will bring your food. I came on a Saturday afternoon and it was super busy, so there was a bit of a wait to order and get the food but I was able to get a table quickly. I ordered the shakshuka which comes with house made pita and it was amazing! It's the perfect breakfast especially when it's cold. I also tried some of the falafel and it was very tasty as well!

Taste: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Presentation: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Love the brunch menu and was excited to try the new dinner menu! Great spot for a summer dinner with friends! Whipped feta is a must try!

Really delicious brunch food in a super aesthetic restaurant ( indoor and outdoor seating). A little pricey and always crowded! You have to order before sitting down. I've had the Maureen toast twice now - highly recommend along with their potatoes!! 4/5 because the portions are a little small and I got charged extra for pita and aioli without being told they costed extra while ordering :(

In two weeks, we've been here twice and took visiting friends there yesterday. It's a pretty great setup and great food. You order at the counter, take a number, and sit down. You aren't supposed to sit before ordering and it seems like everyone abides by the rule. We've found a place to sit without issue each time. They bring out your food pretty quickly too. I've had the mushroom toast and breakfast sandwich and both were great! Coffee is good too. I had the potatoes yesterday and they were great! You can sit inside, in the covered patio on the side of the building, or in the area across the sidewalk. The interior is cute. Feels a bit like an old timey soda shop.

Super cute place but always has a long line. The hack is to go sit directly at the bar and you can order directly with the bartender! The quinoa bowl was good but wish it had more eggs and pesto. Was majority quinoa and arugula. But tasted fresh and healthy. Also note this place is more like a restaurant and bar than a cafe. I brought my laptop here to work once during the day and it was so loud and busy I couldn't get anything done.

I really wanted to like this place. The space is great, and I like the kinds of food they serve. But the food was unnecessarily high in fat. The shawarma salmon came with a fried bread dripping in fat. Spreading it with labneh and smoked salmon was too much. My spouse felt the same about the Turkish eggs, which came with mashed avocado and feta. Perhaps other items on the menu would have been better choices but it's unlikely we'll come back.