Beth's Cafe
Breakfast restaurant · Phinney Ridge
7311 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Highlights
Iconic diner with huge omelets and unlimited hash browns
Iconic diner with huge omelets and unlimited hash browns
"Since Tim’s Tavern owners Mason Reed and Tim Crawley bought Beth’s Cafe in 2024, they’ve been slowwwwly ramping back up to reinstate the late-night glory this iconic midcentury diner was once known for. (Old Seattleites all have a story or five about stopping at Beth’s in the middle of the night, back when it was open 24/7, and the hijinks that ensued.) A return to the always-open lifestyle is still in the works, but for now, roll up to Beth’s for vegan tacos, hashbrowns, and breakfast burgers during the week until 3 a.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays until a staggering 4 a.m. (On Sundays it closes at 10 p.m.)" - Harry Cheadle
"Once a famous (or infamous) 24-hour diner, these days Beth’s keeps slightly more reasonable hours, though it is open until 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Its menu has been basically unchanged for decades — if you’re here, you’re getting breakfast, and if you want to impress or disgust your friends, you’re ordering a 12-egg omelet. Insider tip: The six-egg omelets are also massive, and like the 12-eggers, come with unlimited hashbrowns fresh off the grill. It’s classic, unfussy diner food." - Harry Cheadle
"Through several owners, Beth’s Cafe has been holding down this corner of Aurora since 1954, serving basic diner fare, eggs and hashbrowns and bacon. It’s no longer a 24-hour spot — though it stays open until 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights — but its signature dish, the 12-egg omelet, is the same as it ever was, massive and usually filled with meat. Order one and try to eat it as a stunt if you like, or just hang out with some coffee and pancakes, no reason to make diner breakfast a stressful experience." - Harry Cheadle
"When Beth’s Cafe closed (at times seemingly for good) during COVID, it left a 12-egg omelet-sized hole in Seattle’s diner scene. After reopening with limited hours in 2023, Mason Reed (who also co-owns Tim’s Tavern) and Tim Crawley took over ownership in 2024. He made two important changes. First was reinstating the ultra late-night hours that Beth’s reputation has long been focused on (Beth’s is now open until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). He also made some subtle but impactful menu improvements. The coffee is now from Seven Coffee Roasters, there are more locally sourced ingredients, and more sauces are made from scratch. The menu, however, is still no-frills: You’re getting a big omelette (six eggs if you can’t handle 12) you’re getting some wonderfully crispy hash browns, and you’re going to like it." - Harry Cheadle
"Beth's Cafe is a long-standing diner in north Seattle, located on the side of Aurora near Green Lake. Known for its massive omelets, the diner has been a go-to spot for late-night dining for decades. It offers a family-friendly and unpretentious atmosphere, making it a popular choice for those seeking comfort food after midnight." - Harry Cheadle
