Cafe Campagne
French restaurant · Pike Place Market
1600 Post Alley Walk Wy, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Highlights
Classic French fare including quiche, duck confit, and French onion soup
Classic French fare including quiche, duck confit, and French onion soup
"Sometimes it’s important to book your lunch somewhere quiet. You don’t want to keep saying, “what?” over and over because you can’t hear a potential partner’s idea for “the Uber of hot tub boat rentals.” Cafe Campagne is a calm French restaurant that serves things like steak with Roquefort butter, nicoise salad, and the city’s best quiche. And while the service is attentive, the servers won’t bother you too much while you talk about buying life vests in bulk." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente, kayla sager riley
"For over four decades, this iconic restaurant in Post Alley has been a go-to spot for French comfort food. The dining room hasn’t changed much in that time, fully committing to a Parisian bistro theme, right down to the vintage posters and lamps made out of old wine bottles. Even though a dinner here is a chilled-out experience, dishes can be hit or miss. The best move is to go here for the excellent brunch. photo credit: Chona Kasinger photo credit: Chona Kasinger photo credit: Chona Kasinger Pause Unmute Cafe Campagne is much livelier during the day when Pike Place is in full force, as the buzz from groups sharing fluffy egg dishes and crusty bread commingles with jaunty music. Though there’s nothing super groundbreaking, this is a good place to take a friend from out of town after a day of strolling the market. Just note that waits are long during prime brunch times, so sitting at the counter is a better bet. Make sure a creamy slice of quiche is in the mix, too—it's Seattle's best. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE Food Rundown French Onion Soup A must-order for anyone who likes winey broths and gooey cheese pulls. photo credit: Chona Kasinger Pâté De Campagne The pork and chicken liver spread does the job, but there are better versions elsewhere. It’s nice to get quick free refills on the bread, though. Tartare De Boeuf This flavorless pile of raw meat needs a lot more of everything, but mostly basics like salt and pepper. photo credit: Chona Kasinger Cassoulet Jump on this seasonal dish before it drops off the menu in the spring and summer. The pretty orange pot has lots of smoky meats like lamb and duck mixed in with creamy white beans, making for a wonderful treasure hunt. Duck Confit Skin is crispy, meat is moist, and side potatoes are lemony—yes, those key boxes are checked. We just wish this plate had a little something extra to raise the bar. Salmon Gravlax The citrus and vodka-cured slices of fish on levain bread pop with color and are incredibly melty, blending well with a thin layer of crème fraîche. We would happily eat this for breakfast every morning. And, clearly, they don't skimp on the greens. photo credit: Gabe Guarente Quiche Cafe Campagne is known for incredibly rich quiches—and they live up to the hype. The quiche lorraine in particular has a perfectly browned surface and a center oozing with salty comté and pops of bacon. $26 is a bit steep for a single slice, but it’s worth it. photo credit: Chona Kasinger Mousse The flavor is okay, but the texture is off, almost like it’s been sitting in the fridge for too long." - Gabe Guarente
"This Post Alley restaurant has been serving French comfort food classics for over 30 years, and continues to charm. The dining room commits to the Parisian bistro bit, right down to the vintage posters and lamps made out of old wine bottles. Dinner can be appealingly chill, but having a lengthy brunch here—and a slice of their creamy quiche—is a quintessential Pike Place experience." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"One of Seattle’s most notable French restaurants, Cafe Campagne serves all the classics, from escargot to Boeuf Bourguignon. Though it doesn’t advertise as a wedding venue, the picturesque Pike Place surroundings and classic food make it a pretty freakin’ elegant option. The downside that this isn’t a big venue — the private dining room seats about 30, and buying out the whole restaurant would only give you 55 to 60 seats. Time to trim that guest list!" - Harry Cheadle
"If you’re meeting out of towners before diving into Pike Place chaos, Cafe Campagne’s a great place to start. It’s a French classic that still holds up, and is perfect for a special occasion or solo brunch at the bar—both scenarios that could benefit from an order of quiche Lorraine and bubbly. To be clear, don’t come here without getting quiche. And sure, you’re in Seattle and not Paris, but Cafe Campagne—with its white-tableclothed sidewalk seating and abundance of French posters—feels pretty close to a European adventure." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
