Costas Restaurant

Great lunch option in U District. Prices were good for the area. Got the Bacon Burger and Cheeseburger, both with fries. Went midday on a Wednesday, was slow but food came out quick and was delicious. Windows were open, so a beautiful breeze came in. The music was relaxing, and the server was very kind. A pleasant restaurant, will happily go again.

This place hit it out of the park. My Greek friend said it was good as it mothers. Huge portions for the price. Definitely on the rotation of excellent restaurants.

Great place for breakfast and brunch. The Strawberry Nutella Crepe is really good and the portions served are huge for one person.

Great brunch spot! The portions are huge and the hash browns are crispy and delicious. A bit expensive but a nice place to visit with friends.

This is a really warm and cozy spot for good food and service near UW. I had the farmers scramble and it was delicious! Hearty portions combined with excellent customer service gives this establishment 5 stars! I went for breakfast but they have a very extensive menu. The owners obviously take pride in their work!

Absolutely 10 out of 10. The best turkey club sandwich I have had - piled with delicious turkey and great bread. And their fries - perfect, with delicious light seasoning - maybe dried parsley? Not sure but SUPER good. And last but not least - fabulous service, warm, friendly, and she checked on us a lot. We need more businesses like this and I can't wait to return 💙

Thank you for being a staple in my journey at UW! I love your mimosa specials, California burgers, and pastas.

Overall Costas is a pretty good place to get brunch. Ate there this morning and was satisfied with what they had to offer. I got the Costas Omelette which was really nice and was a great way to start my day. It was a bit loud so we had to raise our voices a bit but I’m sure it’d be less busy if it was earlier and not Independence Day. However the cars and people on the street can get a bit loud. Nonetheless this is a nice restaurant and I would get brunch here again.

One of my favorite brunch spots in Univ District. Chill ambiance and kind employees create a wonderful atmosphere for brunch, lunch, or dinner! I love the crepes and always get them when I go.

I really wanted to like this place. We came for lunch and I definitely would come back to try their breakfast to see if that's any different. We ordered the mozzarella sticks, mousaka that came with a soup, and a burger. The mozzarella sticks were delicious, and cooked perfectly to the crisp. The sauce was delicious and creamy. The soup that came with the mousaka was really cold and clumpy. For the mousaka dish, the vegetables were overcooked, the potatoes were undercooked and the mousaka itself tasted as if it was microwaved. The burger was good. The patty is on the thicker side but still overall delicious. The fries were a hit or miss. Some were cooked perfectly crispy while others tasted cold and raw in the inside. The staff were really nice and friendly, and I think that was the highlight of the experience. The inside was great- you're surrounded by green plants, and overall it feels like a relaxed place to bring your family. I think there was just too many options and quality over quantity would be a better way to go here.

Great service! Great food! great prices and portions! I got the steak and eggs (egg whites substituted) and I was pleasantly surprised by the portions! my waitress was very kind.

Costa's is my GO TO restaurant with family and friends from out of town. This was my first time going for dinner service and it did NOT disappoint. The server was very kind and came over for our orders right away. I've been here for breakfast before and it was a lot faster service for dinner too. I love the ambiance of Costa's because it feels like such a family cozy restaurant. I think that is something pretty rare in U District. As for the food, I enjoyed it. I got the smoked salmon pasta and it was super creamy and indulgent. I do think it was a bit on the salty side, so there's a warning. I brought home leftovers because the portion was so big. I also got the Lentil Soup as my side for the Pasta and it's vegan and shockingly amazing! The soup was so hearty and everything you want on a winters day. I repeat DO NOT sleep on the lentil soup, SO yummy!!! Finally, I got my favorite thing from costa's, the hot chocolate. It came out 2 minutes after ordering and had a mountain of whipped cream, just how I like it. I know Costa's is more of a breakfast place, but go try it at Dinner and I think you will enjoy!!

A great brunch place with huge portions that will leave you full! I personally really like the omelette and scrambles here! The waffle was a little soggy for me because of the fruit sauce so I would get it on the side in the future! Service was good, they often check up on you to make sure everything is to your liking and the lively atmosphere makes Costa's a great place to visit and catch up with friends!

This is one of the prettiest places on the ave! It's a great date (or solo date!) spot for breakfast and lunch. I had the souvlaki plate and I was impressed! The meat was very well seasoned and they give you pita, tzatziki, salad and rice on the side! The portion size is very generous - it fills you up if you're hungry and if you're not, you'll have some delicious leftovers to look forward to! The waitress was such a sweet and smiling person, and checked in on me several times. She was very helpful when it came to ordering and I really loved my experience here, it's amazing when people share the joy of food! I will be coming back, I've heard the pastas are really good so I've got to test this for myself!

Great for hangovers and a breakfast/brunch where no reservation is needed. Some great memories after a long night. Their croissant breakfast sandwich is my favorite thing on their menu! They have a great deal for bottomless mimosas (very cheap bubbles, you might have a headache afterwards). My only issue is that the silverware can sometimes be dirty and I often have to ask for replacements.

The food was delicious. The hash browns aren't the crispiest but I enjoyed it. The service was super fast and the staff was really nice. It was comfy and quite enjoyable!! Will definitely be going back.

Pretty good brunch place in U District! I went here with some friends who were visiting from outside of Seattle and we had a hearty breakfast! There was a little bit of a line for those waiting to be seated when we arrived but it took like 10 minutes for us to be seated. I ended up getting the garden skillet and it was a pretty good portion. I forgot what my friends got but those were also pretty big. I would say Costas is a pretty average breakfast place so if you're looking for some place simple and quick, you should go here!

$15.95 bottomless mimosas, all day every day!! Need I say more?! Costa's specializes in breakfast food and our unusually generous portions of Swedish pancakes, eggs, bacon and salmon benedict were solidly good. Service was attentive and laid back and our table was next to one of the huge plants that gave this casual place personality. This is not the most high quality or fanciest food you'll ever eat, but it sure is satisfying and their huge menu has something for everyone. Come here if you're craving a hearty, inexpensive meal on the Ave.

The food was decent for an early breakfast. Service was great! Super kind and friendly. I ordered the spanakopita appetizer and it was pretty big and filling. It tasted great! Just wasn't a huge fan of my omelette I ordered. The eggs were super dry. I like greek food but it just wasn't the greek food i was looking for.

Good breakfast diner. Such a great atmosphere and well decorated. Food was good but nothing special.

I didn't take a picture of the food because I just Started eating and hoped it would get better as I ate. I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was not good. The hash browns were crispy on the outside and super soggy on the inside. The ham on the eggs Benedict had so many chunks of fat but it was hard to find under all The sauce. The toast was super soggy from The sauce as well. The worst part was that the ham and hash browns just tasted like rancid grease. The waitress was super nice and fast and attentive.

First time at Costas. Had a Cali breakfast burrito. It was great. Ample avocado inside and tasty sauce on top. Server woman did well taking care of me. Great service. Homey ambiance.

Rediscovered the charm of this lovely little corner restaurant. I gave it 5 stars and it is an unpretentious friendly clean little restaurant. It was quiet and peaceful, warm and cozy, beautiful windows in a historic building. And most importantly the food was delicious, and the service prompt. We had chicken lemon soup and gyro sandwiches with crispy hot fries. Highly recommend.

So I am in Seattle WA - university district looking for a hot meal. Through all the different restaurants and cuisines- I stopped at COSTAS (see photo). This by far is the best Cuban sandwich ever.

the service at costa's has always been excellent ! the staff are very kind and welcoming. i do think they may be understaffed, so if you are visiting on a weekend morning service can be a little slower and less attentive. the decor feels fitting. i love the variety of plants, the exposed brick, and many windows for natural light. unfortunately the down side to costa's is how unpredictable the food is. i have only tried items on the breakfast menu, therefore i have no saying on how dinner items taste but every time i have gotten the eggs benedict my yoke has been overcooked. this time around i tried one of their scrambles. it was pretty good. the dish didn't fulfill my eggs benedict craving but at least it was less of a gamble. my friend had gotten their swedish pancakes with a lingonberry sauce that tasted quite good! i love that they serve all day breakfast and the bottomless mimosas are splendid! sadly costa's just needs to work on perfecting their eggs and not serving improper dishes

All-day breakfast & bottomless mimosas? I'm in! Costa's has a very extensive menu with multiple pages of breakfast items. The food comes out quickly, the staff is very attentive, and the portions are HUGE. Our bottomless mimosas were refilled multiple times and topped off without us having to ask. I absolutely loved the Greek vegetarian scramble - loaded with veggies and olives!! I could only finish half at the restaurant but ate the rest as soon as I got home. I have also gone for lunch and the veggie burger & lentil soup were also tasty. Overall, a cute little restaurant with good food. Will be back again for more bottomless mimosas

Portions are amazing!!!! I got the goat cheese omelette ($15 including tip), and it was very filling. I didn't end up eating until 5 PM for dinner that day. The service was mid nothing too special or out of the ordinary from your typical diner. I like that the close to convenient and on the Ave.

Obviously a solid place if you're at UW. The one downside, just to get that out of the way is the service - they're definitely under-staffed, but it's probably not their fault. The service is pretty slow, but if you go with a fun group and entertain yourselves, it should be okay. Food is honestly solid for the prices! The pancakes of course are a hit, and if you go before 10am, you can get the early bird special - pancakes and eggs for $4.95. Totally recommend that, otherwise everything is pretty standard breakfast stuff. I'd come again honestly, but definitely somewhere else if you're in a hurry.

I've always walked past Costa's and brushed it off because the exterior is underwhelming, but once I entered I was pretty shocked at the interior being spacious, plant-filled, and cozy. Really great spot to catch up with friends. Needless to say, I was very impressed with Costa's and sad I hadn't discovered this spot earlier in my college experience. Portions are large, costs are fairly low for the sizes, and food is tasty. For starters, I was overwhelmed by the menu. I wanted breakfast (country fried steak) yet Italian is always amazing. Then there were burgers and sandwiches which also sounded solid for the day. I ended up opting to try a Quesadilla and the Chicken Pesto while my friend got the Souvlaki. Quesadilla - as an appetizer, I did not expect much but was then surprised with 8 slices of a chicken quesadilla. This alone would've been a great meal for one. The edges weren't filled the best, but the rest of the quesadilla was packed with chicken, cheese, and assorted vegetables. The emptier edges were fantastic with pasta sauce though. Chicken Pesto - I'm not sure what this was called exactly on the menu, but I suppose it's fairly new as I couldn't find it on past pictures. I believe it was simply Chicken Pesto though. All the pasta dishes come with two pieces of garlic bread that are best used to soak up the sauce. Pesto and garlic bread was a really fantastic combination. Not to mention the fettucine being so creamy with tender chicken pieces. I absolutely loved this. Souvlaki - now this is a healthier choice very well rounded with a Greek salad, rice, pita bread, and meat. Would have loved some more saucy contents for the pita bread, it paired decently with the Greek salad. Then the skewer had tender meat that paired well with the rice. Overall, this entree is very filling.

We came for breakfast - the waffle, scramble, and sausage were yummy, but the best thing was the super friendly service from Valerie. She made our day!

I have been working on University Ave. for a couple months now, and I just recently discovered Costas. I have ordered their many breakfast options, pastas, burgers, you name it. I can't rave about this restaurant enough! BEST place on the University Ave. to dine at! Could NOT be happier! Everybody go check this place out! The staff is awesome too and it's a beautifully decorated restaurant!

They make a good breakfast for the price. Service was great and the food came out quick. While it may not be the fanciest place, it's great if you're looking for a diner style breakfast.

My wife and I dined here an hour and a half before a show at the Neptune Theater. The server seemed quite harried even before we asked if she thought we would be served in time to make it to the show. She served us promptly, and we had no problem with time. That's the good part. The staffing seemed inadequate, and The restaurant didn't feel clean. Our main complaint, however, was with the food. We ordered the Olympic plate to share (Moussaka, dolmas, lamb souvlaki, spanakopita). The souvlaki was overcooked and too tough for either of us to eat, and flavors were bland throughout. The filo was soggy, Ufortunately, there isn't much choice of restaurants with any pretense of atmosphere within walking distance of the theater, so we were stuck eating here.

Really enjoyed our meal here. on the fly choice before the movies. not busy at all, just two other parties. interior felt homey, if maybe a bit aged. brick walls, stylish fixtures, and lots of plants. seated promptly and personably. wide-ranging menu of Greek specialties, pastas, and sandwiches/burgers. two interesting menu notes. they serve breakfast all day, a nice touch and they serve all you can drink mimosas all day every day. our server couldn't have been nicer, giving us attention around the large, distracting party across the way. she made a couple of recommendations and let us peruse the choices. my wife wasn't too hungry tonight so she chose to do a cup of the Avgolemono soup and a single skewer of the Souvlaki chicken. the soup was delicious, rich and seemingly simmered for hours to bring out the lemony flavor. the chicken was fresh grilled and has a wonderfully seasoned flavor. oregano, rosemary, and a bit of paprika create the distinctive taste. served with a side of house made Tzatziki. she loved both and when she expressed her enjoyment of the soup was offered the chef's recipe. i chose a pasta-the pesto pasta with grilled chicken. this came with an option of soup, moist and delicious chicken in a commendable quantity on top of wide noodle pasta with a totally fresh tasting pesto cream sauce. the portion was quite large and i wasn't sure i'd finish it. until i took the first bite. it all came together so deliciously i didn't leave any for later. served with choice of salad or soup and small pieces of garlic bread. i chose the salad which was the only miss of the night with rusty lettuce and a few small pieces of cucumber. didn't really detract from the experience. we will definitely be looking to visit here again when we are in the area for any events in the future. recommended.

Great service for the bottomless mimosas and they really kept it coming!! Belgian waffles were great, just your basic breakfast diner quality.

I've been coming here since I was a student at UW. Nice place. Close to campus. They serve great breakfasts and pasta dishes,and a variety of sandwiches,salads,etc.

My last meal in Seattle was at Costa's Restaurant, a family owned Greek restaurant on "The Avenue," an urban row of businesses, vendors, and restaurants in the University District of Seattle immediately next to University of Washington. It was easily within walking/wheeling distance of my hotel and I spent quite a bit of time here over my six days in Seattle. This is a historic district with older buildings. My understanding is that this area was hit pretty hard during the George Floyd protests in 2020 and there's quite a bit of graffiti in the area. However, I was here both early morning and later and always felt safe. Costa's sits on a corner. It's a great spot. The front entrance is fairly accessible and the single-door entry was easy to maneuver in my wheelchair. You immediately arrive at a hosting counter. The dining room is to the right. I learned while in Seattle that a lot of places don't have air conditioning given the typical weather in Seattle, though on this particular weekend Seattle was having its highest temps in a long time (one day saw the highest temp ever). Some of the windows were open - I felt comfortable. The dining room is warm and inviting. It's definitely a bit worn, but it's decorated like an older home and has quite a bit of greenery in it. I really, really liked the decor. The hostess and server was warm and friendly. I never got her name, but she was very inviting. She was attentive throughout. She brought a glass of water up front. The menu was a combo of Greek, Mediterranean, some Italian, and some American. I was actually craving a burger and ordered a Hamburger with fries and my usual unsweetened iced tea. The food was very good. One minor faux pas as they had a little cheese on the burger - they charged me correctly, but cheese actually doesn't agree with me and this tainted the meal just a bit. However, the burger was a generous size and quite good. The fries were nicely seasoned and also a nice serving size. I got my always desired refill on iced tea. I never felt rushed, though admittedly business was fairly slow. It was still nice to be able to relax, enjoy my meal, and just soak in the atmosphere. This was a great way to close out my time in Seattle. I appreciated the atmosphere, the meal, and the employees. The customers I did meet were friendly. If there's one thing I really experienced in Seattle, it was super friendly people for the most part. I would definitely return here if/when I return to Seattle. While this meal was fairly basic, it was good and fairly priced with even better service. I'd definitely give a thumbs up to Costa's, though I will be more careful about the cheese as that led to an upset stomach later in the evening. Otherwise, a top-notch experience here.

Really great brunch spot on the Ave! Gets moderately crowded on weekend mornings but worth the wait! Recently tried the banana caramel french toast off of the new specials menu and it was so delicious! Came with hash browns and eggs too. Really large portions and great price point. Keep in mind street parking only.

Never again, they stacked the food all wrong and the potatoes were disgusting. Don't bother ordering to go.

Everyone was so nice. The food was great and servings ample. Such a convenient location. Parking very close.

Came here on a Sunday for brunch in a group of 6 at 11am and was seated immediately! The place has a comfy cozy diner atmosphere, and our waitress was super funny and attentive. I got the Classic Eggs Benedict and loved it- also tried my friend's strawberry crêpes and veggie dolmas, which were also tasty. Definitely would come here again for a nice lowkey brunch spot.

So so cute!! Wait staff were very attentive and our party of 10 all enjoyed their meal so much!! I can especially recommend the sausage and gravy biscuits!!

I always love Costa's! The service is good and the menu is large, I go all the time and you can't really run out of things to try. It's not fancy but its good and I enjoy being in the space, the huge plants add something special. Definitely would recommend their breakfast menu but the Greek specialties and pasta are also delicious. The hours online aren't current though, be aware that they're not open for dinner right now but hopefully that changes soon :)

Our hot chocolates were watered down and the crab Benedict had a fishy odor. The only redeeming quality of this place is the friendly service. Please consider spending your hard earned money elsewhere.

I don't think this place deserves the current low rating! Crab Benedict on croissant instead of English muffin was quite delicious! My main issue is that the poached eggs were overcooked and totally solid (although at least a little jammy still rather than being FULLY chalky yolks.) But yeah, they were not runny as expected. Flavor was great, though, and the croissant made it extra special. I got this via delivery, too, which might have contributed. Also got baklava, which was tasty but a bit tough. But you get a good sized piece for the price, and it the top part was still flakey and light as expected! Lastly, I ordered a side of bacon. I prefer mine crispy, which this wasn't, but but it was nice thick bacon at least and tasted good (and I know not everyone prefers crispy bacon) l. In general, I was quite happy with my food and would order again! They were also really nice on the phone when answering my questions. I have ordered from here once or twice in the past and don't recall any bad experiences then, either, so I don't quite understand why there are so many poor reviews. Maybe they've upped their game recently.

So I come here semi-regularly with my friend and we always enjoy our server on the weekday mornings. She knows our general orders and is always pleasant with us. The food is mostly good. A few hits a few misses. But overall, we've enjoyed our dishes most of the time. French toast is alright by my friend. I definitely dig the biscuits!! Ambiance is hole in the wall on the Ave. but it's cozy and charming in its own way. Have never been in on a busy brunch or weekend when there may be a very different vibe. Usually it's quiet and slow when we go.

A popular brunch spot on The Ave that has breakfast all day. I've only tried their breakfasts so far and they've all been decently good, if not mind-blowing. However, please note that none of the staff were wearing masks. We also saw one female staff member eating with her fingers, while using those same fingers to pack to-go orders at the same time (without washing them). That's just unsafe/unsanitary, especially during this pandemic. The staff are younger (college-aged) and look extremely busy/overworked so we didn't mind the slow prep time, but PLEASE take safety into consideration.

I see the bad reviews and I raise you this: Upon entering the restaurant we were cheerily greeted by the staff. The restaurant was pretty empty so she advised us to seat ourselves, so we chose a spot by the window. She came over promptly and made a pot of decaf for me even thought I told her I'd only have one cup. We got the biscuits and gravy and the steak & eggs. All was delicious. The side of fruit was perfectly ripe. Coffee was good, and overall really fantastic service. The ONLY thing I didn't like was the biscuit was a little dry, but other than that it was all delicious!

the food (biscuits and gravy, and the garden skillet) were fantastic! they have lots of vegetarian options and seem to be gluten free friendly

I had been wanting to try out Costa's for some time and finally did this week. In the future I probably wouldn't order eggs again from this restaurant via Uber Eats because when they arrived they were not even lukewarm. And the order was up way ahead of schedule with 7 minutes from pickup to delivery. There's nothing exciting about cold eggs no matter how good they may have started out. The fruit was fresh and a good helping but it was weird to have fruit on aluminum foil. The metal imparts a metallic flavor that I don't particularly enjoy. I would recommend they use a non metallic container in the future for the fruit. My husband ordered a sandwich from the lunch menu and said it was very good - I only sampled the fries, which were indeed very tasty! The fries were warm upon arrival so maybe the chef needs to prep the eggs last in a to-go order in the future.

I wanted to give this place a try despite the negative reviews and am I glad I did. Came here with 2 other friends and it was all of ours' first time. The bottomless mimosas for $15.99 sold me on coming here in the first place. I had no issue finding street parking (paid). Ambience is super casual and pretty busy but no wait time coming in on a Saturday afternoon for brunch. Waitress provided great customer service and was always on top of refilling mimosas ( I think I had 4??? Can't remember...lol) I had the chicken sandwich served with fries and maaaaan, their fries are goooood! Hot and crisp on the outside. The chicken burger was huuuuge! All of their portions are actually quite generous so you get bang for your bucks. I would definitely return to try other items on the menu.

I rarely give one star ratings but I had a bad experience with this restaurant because they overcharged our bill. First of all, why do they do manual calculations instead of doing it electronically? If my friends and I weren't poor college students, we wouldn't have double checked the calculation to find that they charged us $4 for a single egg instead of $2 (which was expensive in the first place for the quality anyway). And this isn't a singular occurrence based on other reviews, and we're the ones who have caught it. I actually liked the overall calm ambiance created by the greenery. But my friends and I all found there to be a strange "old people" smell when we walked in. The wait was long and they only had two people working. I didn't know the blueberries would be inside the pancakes (my mistake though) so I didn't enjoy the taste of warm blueberry in the pancakes.

Rude no matter how nice I am about them messing up my order, no matter how much I tip (great!), and no matter how many times I come and there soda taste horrible. I will never come here again. The only nice person who works here is Reese. Everyone else is so rude and has no customer service. The food is so expensive also, and isn't close to worth the service you get.

Not too busy when I stopped by on a weekend at 10:30am-ish. Lot of vegetarian options on the menu! I got the florentine benedict, really tasty good and huge portion of the hashbrowns on the side! I also got the bottomless mimosas, which were a really great price. It was nice that they allow for not the entire party to get bottomless. I got a couple refills on the mimosas, but I had to ask the waitress for the refills which was kind of annoying as the restaurant got busier. Would go back again!

Unfortunately, I did not have a great experience here and had high hopes as I have heard good things. This was by far the worst brunch meal I have ever had in my life - I ordered the crepes and country fried steak with eggs. The eggs were raw/undercooked and the crepes were more like super thick pancakes that were rolled up. Everything down to the sourdough bread and whipped cream was extremely unappetizing. I deeply regret ordering from here and would not recommend if you want an enjoyable meal.

Very good breakfast spot. I had the BOB and it was very good. Gravy was top notch and the biscuits were fluffy. Service was very friendly. If I lived near the area I would come here often but was just over here to drop off my car for service at Audi

Enjoyed spanikopita last time I was there, but walked in on a Saturday to be told they were closed at 4. Their web sites and yelp hours need to be updated. I paid money to get there, and considering most places are at least open for early dinner customers....i may change review later but supremely irritated that everything online was so out of date.