Livbud Cafe

Livbud really delivered!! Really great food, service, portions, and drinks. As someone who’s gluten free, I was nervous there wouldn’t be enough gluten free options by looking at the menu, and to be honest there aren’t a *ton* but the Turmeric Chopped Salad I got was amazing, as was the Coffee Jelly and Green Juice. I really hope this place stays open as Seattle desperately needs more health-focused cafes with high quality food. My only feedback would be to offer gluten free bread!

This place is huge (both indoor and outdoor seating) with a zen ambience and delicious food. They have variety of breakfast and cocktails options - not the typical brunch menu. Tried brunch board and dutch baby pancakes. They were great.

We had happy hour salads $6 for half of the salad. It was sooooo great. So yummy. For my meal I had the Cod fish. And WOW melted in my mouth. I savored it really good. The last bite was hard because I didn't want it to end. 😭 I want to go back to bad. The tacos were okay.

A posh cafe vibe in a very large space serving mostly plant based food. (With seafood in tin cans for those who need a little extra protein. Canned mussels, sardines & salmon.) Most of the dips were delicious but the confit tomato yogurt was really salty. The seed crackers were amazing! Wish we had gotten more veggies though. The drinks — with and without alcohol, were a tad too sweet.

Dog friendly outside on the patio! They have a good selection of vegan options and you can put together your own charcuterie board! A little on the pricier side but worth it for the flavorful options! They have a good selection of wines and mixed drinks too! It's a cute and quirky place inside. Hard to find close parking which is the only downside.

We went here twice in two days on a recent weekend to Seattle. It's that good. Don't miss the savory scone! The falafel burger was also amazing, and the scramble was very good (especially with the mushrooms they kindly added upon request). And the Fremont Fog is one of the best cocktails, low-alcohol or otherwise, that we had every had (we ordered one each). They are very seasonally driven, so they might be out of one or two things on the menu, but there are plenty of great options, so just roll with it. Honestly, the food is fine dining level, IMO, even though the ambience is very relaxed and the prices are reasonable. This place should be packed every day!!

Livbud offers a truly delightful dining experience for anyone seeking inventive and flavorful plant-based cuisine. The menu goes beyond typical vegetarian fare, showcasing the versatility and deliciousness of fresh, seasonal ingredients. A standout dish was the falafel burger – a must-try for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. The falafel itself was perfectly seasoned and crispy, nestled in a warm bun with fresh toppings. Equally impressive was the falafel board, offering a variety of falafel variations alongside dips and accompaniments, perfect for sharing or a satisfying solo meal. Overall, Livbud is a fantastic option for those seeking a thoughtful and delicious plant-based dining experience.

A nice aesthetic tasty spot that makes for a perfect brunch. The service was a little slower but chalking that up to it being a busy Saturday afternoon. I had the avocado toast with the hot honey. The cherry matcha was really tasty and on the sweeter side.

Can't say enough wonderful things about Livbud. Great vegan vibes, but they also serve some high quality seafood dishes. Love the drinks here as well, and they have a nice spectrum from "full strength" to non-alcoholic so everyone is covered. Service is exceptional.

If your girlfriend/wife is looking for a cute place to take her friend from out of town, this is the place. It's very "cute" on the inside. I got the Dutch baby, which wasn't my favorite Dutch baby. I also had their cranberry cinnamon mimosa that was good but not great. Bring your lady friend here

I was so excited to try this place out and it didn't disappoint as a brunch spot. We came on that one Saturday when it was super nice out, and opted to sit outside. The wait staff were nice as well. We had the biscuit sandwich and the brunch board to share and they were both good! I only wished that it came with more bread because we ran out pretty quickly. I came a second time for happy hour but was disappointed that their happy hour was pricing more or less as regular time. We got a board for happy hour and had the corona bean & fennel, whipped avo spread, and crispy yam mochi. All were good but I highly rec the corona bean & fennel! This time, my friend asked if we could have more bread to go with our platter and they kinda gave us some. Not sure if that's the norm or if it's because it's happy hour! TLDR: I'd come back for brunch!

What a fantastic place! Gorgeous, modern ambiance, wonderfully friendly staff, fast service and really tasty food with so many healthy options (and also decadent ones--the cinnamon roll is to die for). We ended up getting way too much food because everything sounded so good! The falafel burger had a great texture and was so flavorful, the spring scramble was so tasty and light. The roasted root vegetables were also delicious but yeah, we over ordered, so could barely eat any! Yummy coffee too. It's a nice large, open feeling space. Bathrooms are shared with some other businesses so you have to exit and use a code, but they're clean and easily accessed. There is a parking lot around the corner and per their website, they validate for some of it (I didn't think to ask).

Lovely, relaxing and unique decor. Always excellent, friendly service. Indie and outdoor seating. Great for brunch or dinner and drinks. I love their wine beer and N/A drink list. Their mocha is the best I've ever had. The smoothies are excellent and their rotating menu of seasonal pescatarian food is so fun to try. I come here all the time.

4.5 Stars Came for brunch on a Saturday. Beautiful, bright, modern Interior with plenty of seating. Fresh, high quality ingredients. The Harvest Scramble ($16) was flavorful and full of fresh mushrooms. The Cinnamon Roll ($9) was also delicious, the glaze was interesting - very light. I didn't get to try the Herbed Avocado Mash ($16) but my friend said it was very tart. It was visually stunning, though. Only nit, a tad overpriced. Staff is super kind.

Everything about this place is simply amazing!! They have such a unique, healthy, plant forward menu and a light, airy atmosphere to complement it. We came here for brunch on Sunday and they were pretty full, I would recommend making a reservation. There were so many interesting things on the menu that we were confused what to order. I got the eggs in purgatory, which were eggs in a tasty tomato sauce. It reminded me of shakshuka. My friends got the mushroom shawarma, falafel burger and squash toast. Everything was really flavorful. They also had zero proof cocktails and low proof cocktails on the menu, which is definitely a nice option in dry January. They also provide $3 validated parking in the garage downstairs. We will definitely come back again to try other items on their menu.

Such a groovy place! We were a bit early, but warmly welcomed and promptly seated in the mushroom lounge. The music was fun and light, the ambience imaginative and warm, we felt like we were at a friend's house. Water quickly arrived and Miss Annika helped us navigate the exciting menu. Lots of delicious options, prepared by talented Souls, with locally sourced ingredients. The flatbread was the highlight for us, however the lions mane tacos were also very good! We enjoyed the cookie for dessert with a delicious cup of espresso. If you're looking for a thoughtful, delicious dining experience, look no further. We will be back!

Enjoyed a summertime family birthday dinner at Livbud to try something new! We opted for an outdoor spot to take advantage of the sun and quiet street (thanks to the road closure). Several tables were occupied outside, although there were a lot of open tables indoors, not too surprising for an early mid-week dinner in Seattle. For drinks I sipped on a spicy tequila cocktail (~$14). After the first sip I was a littlee worried that I was going to sweat and struggle through the beverage, but the spice quickly mellowed and I ended up enjoying the drink. Next time around I'd probably go with something else, although I'm glad I tried it. We snacked on a couple plant-based spreads (yum) along with some seed bread, also yum. I don't know which was my favorite between the Pea & Pepita Spread (pea shoot, mint, toasted pepitas) and the Fava & Avocado Mash (pistachio, gremolata, shaved asparagus). We ended up getting more bread to smear the remainder of the dips on. Would highly recommend going this route for an app! The spreads are around $7 each, and the bread is $3. For my main dish I went with a hearty salad, the Lupini Bean Salad ($15). This dish was comprised of marinated lupini, baby kale, shoots, confit fennel, and citrus, with an aleppo-hibiscus vinaigrette. (The seasonal dressing may have been different, I can't recall... delicious nonetheless!) The salad was filling thanks to the calorie/protein-dense beans. Everyone seemed to enjoy their healthy, fresh and flavorful meal. The prices aren't too bad given the quality of the food, plus serving size and service. I'd happily come back to try more menu items. Yay for a plant-forward feast!

Livbud was a great brunch spot for a mixed group of vegans and non-vegans. I got the harvest scramble and found it to be very tasty. The service was great and I would be happy to go back

None of our group of six had been to Livbud before a couple weeks ago, but we chose the location for our friends reunion because it looked classy and has an accommodating, plant-forward menu. Vegan? Vegetarian? Gluten-free? Don't consume alcohol? Livbud will certainly have something for you! I love that their menu default is vegan with egg, dairy, sea, gluten, and nuts clearly marked if you're avoiding those things for any reason. And while they do offer beer, wine, and cocktails, they also have a plethora of alternatives, including low proof cocktails, fancy mocktails, and NA ginger beers and kombuchas. Most of the menu is designed for sharing, and that's what we did. We opted to "build a board" while we waited for everyone to arrive. Cheese, seed crackers (so incredibly delicious, and they sell them if you want to take some home!), crudite (roughly $1 per sliced vegetable), mushroom & pine nut (pine nut "ricotta," leek confit, apple balsamic), chickpea cake, and tinned sardines. Also tried the roasted sunchokes with whipped feta, charred winter squash with chevre, and the red rice risotto (mushroom, leek, squash, chestnut). All of it was very delicious. There was a tortellini dish that went around that I didn't try due to an allergy but that everyone else enjoyed. I think at the end between food and drink it came out to $60 pp with tax and tip. Wait staff were all pleasant and attentive. I think there were only two other parties in the restaurant on the weeknight we were there, so a reservation wasn't necessary (but available for peace of mind!). I'd say the only drawback is an open kitchen which meant coming home reeking of food and having to throw everything directly in the laundry. Based on that, I'd come back in the summer when outdoor seating is available.

Delightful is how I would describe my time at Livbud. It was a gorgeous day, so we sat out on the patio with our pups and the server doted after our dogs. The breakfast sandwich was impeccable, the sauce, the egg, and avocado paired so well together and the homemade biscuit was top notch.

I'm so glad I found this place! I'm not vegetarian but honestly didn't miss meat when eating here. I had the mushroom shawarma which was pretty good, I'd rate it a 8/10 but my friend had the mushroom and pine toast and that was a flavor bomb 10/10! I wish I'd gotten that toast! The vibes at this cafe are on point as well. Such a cute aesthetic! I think it'd be a great cafe to work at too. I'm docking a star for the price. While the toasts super tasty, they seemed small for $16.

Expensive, but the charcuterie board was very tasty. The entree I got (pasta) was not very good. Ambiance is a 10/10. Service was a 7/10.

I'm so glad my friends picked this place to try! Great service, great food! Will definitely come back.

We enjoyed a falafel platter, mushroom shwarma, pear cider, and beer outside. The restaurant offers generous free tastes if you can't decide what you want to drink. The restaurant was out of both of the drinks we tried to order because it's changing its menu. The puffy pita bread was particularly good

I recently visited Livbud Cafe for brunch based on a friend's recommendation, and it exceeded my expectations. The open and sunlit space, coupled with vibrant colors and unique furniture, created a delightful atmosphere. The miso squash toast was a flavorful start, featuring kabocha squash, pickled delicata, spiced sesame oil, watercress, and scallion. We opted for family-style dining, choosing the Dutch Baby and the Gravlax sandwich made with house-cured wild-caught salmon, hempseed spread, aquavit pickle, sorrel puree, watercress, roasted caper, and garden herbs. Both dishes were a symphony of flavors. The Pet'Nat sparkling wines, especially the 2022 Pet-Nat of Pinot Noir, complemented our meal perfectly. Our server, Tayler, was fantastic, assisting us in navigating the diverse menu. Livbud Cafe is a gem for brunch, and I highly recommend it for a unique and enjoyable dining experience.

This might be one of my new favorite places in Seattle. I love the combination of vegetable forward dishes with touches of seafood as well. Probably my two favorite options when it comes to food. The dishes are creative and unique and they don't miss on flavor. Their falafel bites were great and definitely different than your standard falafel from any other restaurant in the city. They salmon was also done well with a nice crispy skin. Only complaint was the portion felt very small. I'm looking forward to trying this place again to further explore their awesome sounding menu.

The food was delicious! My friend got the harvest scramble. She really liked it and it looked delicious! I got the Spanish omelette and it was sooooo good! We also got the biscuit and jam, which was delicious. We also got golden milk lattes with oat milk, which was also delicious. It was such a great tasting meal! The service was great too! Our server was really friendly, funny, and kind. She answered our questions and when she didn't have an answer, she asked and then got back to us with an answer. J appreciated that. The ambiance is chill, aesthetically pleasing, and relaxing. There was a relaxing couch area in the back corner that I'd like to try out next time!

Came here this morning post run for a coffee, but ended up getting the mango maca smoothie. Such a hidden gem amongst the construction in Fremont! The cafe is so cozy and homey. The guy who took my order was warm and friendly, and the smoothie was DELISH! I can't wait to come back here and actually get brunch soon.

I don't give out 5 stars easily. We had an incredible smoothie and yogurt bowl (homemade!) with fresh fruit. Service was stellar and they brought out an umbrella just for us to keep us in the shade. Will return!!

Came here for brunch on a Saturday with the family. We were greeted well and the ambience was simple, but appealing. The server was polite and had no issue explaining the menu. The menu was unusual, but interesting. We ordered their Felafel Burger, the Gravlax Sandwich (Smoked Salmon) and the Dutch Baby. Everything was great! Their beverage menu featured a smoothie with a cinnamon twist - never had on before. Their coffees were good. Overall, we enjoyed. A definite "visit again" place

Goodness gracious this place is delicious!!! The staff is so friendly - Skye in particular! I'm vegan but my 2 friends are not and no one missed the meat! The soup of the day was stellar. Salads were perfectly dressed. I'm 100% coming back!

First and foremost I am not vegan or a vegetarian. I came here for a mandatory fun work meeting. Searching the menu harder than trying to find treasure on a treasure map in the Bermuda Triangle, I got the Biscuit Sandwich with Goats cheese. Upon my first bite, I literally said "hmmm not bad" and continued eating it. I always receive great service in here from Aunica and Lexi. Service is quick and friendly. The space or ambiance is large for a meeting space or for the work from home people, a place to get some work done while enjoying a nice cup of mushroom coffee. My go to is the morning bar and a iced mocha coffee with vanilla. I go here in the mornings when I forget to bring my own coffee. I highly recommend this spot and for all my fellow meat eaters out there, don't be afraid to venture out and try something new. You'll be glad you did.

Got lunch here and enjoyed the vibes. Really nice decor and friendly staff. I had the honey pot coffee and one of the elixers. Both were very good. My wife had a tea that she enjoyed. I had the falafel burger and did not love it. Wasn't bad but not great. It came with a side salad that was really good. My wife had the sun choke soup and local mushroom toast. I tried both and we agreed they were really good. Fun spot for a healthy meal.

I was really excited to try this place. I love a unique small plates concept and was looking forward to trying several items. I appreciate that the menu is clearly marked with which items have dairy/egg/seafood. It's nice inside and the service was attentive. I wanted to try a variety, so I got a "build a board" with the mushroom pate and mushroom & pine nut plus the seeded baguette. The mushroom pate was lovely--concentrated mushroom flavor with garlic. The "mushroom & pine nut" should have been called "pine nut cream & maybe mushroom if you're lucky." There were 3 slices of mushroom on top. I enjoyed the bites with all of the ingredients (mushrooms, leek puree, balsamic, and pine nut puree), but that means I enjoyed 3 bites of it. There was an abundance of the pine nut cream (I call it cream instead of ricotta because it was very thin whereas ricotta is fluffier and denser), and it just didn't have a great flavor on its own. I wonder if the toast version is better and more balanced with the amounts of ingredients. I should have gotten 2 baguettes because the loaf is quite small and really only enough for 1 dip; I ended up just eating the pate plain and leaving the rest of the pine nut cream. I also got the sunchoke bisque. It was nice--what you'd expect of a bisque. It had a nice choke flavor to it, but I didn't love the buckwheat on top--it was a bit too small and crunchy to work with the creamy soup consistency (I admit that could be my preference, though). The caesar salad was probably the worst, which was surprising because I've enjoyed the salads I've had at the proprietor's other locations, and I love a good caesar. But it was painfully acidic. You want some tang with a caesar, but this tasted like an extra acidic vinaigrette and not a caesar--so much that it burned as it touched my throat. I did not finish the half order. I arrived during happy hour, which appears to be a slightly smaller version of the lunch menu (and no food discounts that I noted except for 1 free "vessel" with the dips). Perhaps I would have enjoyed the dinner menu or other lunch entrees more.

I'm a huge fan of Livbud. First of all, Fremont (and Seattle in general) is very much lacking a truly good juice/smoothie spot. No I'm not talking about some lame overpriced Press Juicery chalky substance. But rather a spot that uses high quality produce to freshly make your beverages, and they taste good! I'm so excited to be fueled here all season while the sun is out. Livbud serves exactly the type of food I would make if I ever got my act together by buying some land, starting my own personal garden, and prioritizing my nutrition. I haven't had everything on their menu, as they just opened, but I hope to make my way through it. So far, I've had a couple of their bowls, a salad, a soup, and their veggie burger. I preferred the bowls and salads since they have the most unique mix of greens and vegetables you can't just get at the supermaket. They really play with textures and flavors of each component that goes into these bowls. I only wish that I could add more animal protein (maybe some fish?) because I didn't quite feel satisfied after my meal. Aside from my note on adding more protein, I am a fan! I'm so happy for a healthy, yet unique and fun spot in Fremont!

As an omnivore, I was skeptical and reluctant to try this place. Was pleasantly surprised. We enjoyed everything we ate: all of the appie spreads were so good--the leek concoction is the stuff that dreams are made of. Get the bread and schmear it with all of the options. You won't be sorry. The falafel burger, which 4/6 of us had, was super delish. Service was great. Highly recommend!

I am forever seeking out, celebrating and supporting healthy food options in Seattle because we honestly do NOT have enough. So when I found Livbud, I was excited and rightfully so. We came in on a Sunday around brunch/lunch time and there was plenty of open tables. We sat outside and had such a difficult time choosing our food and drinks because everything sounded so good. Once we got our drinks, we were unfortunately attacked my bees and one of them unintentionally unalived itself by landing in my juice. So a very kind gentleman who looked like he was in charge saw this happen and didn't hesitate to have my juice remade for me - I didn't even have to ask, which I really appreciated. They proceeded to move us to the inside, which is really cute and had great music/ambiance. All in all, good food and good drinks. Friendly service. Cute restaurant with great healthy options. Prices are pretty fair/standard for being healthy. Would highly recommend! We will be coming back for sure.

Hidden vegan gem in Seattle, loved their lions mane tacos & juice selection will definitely be back!

This restaurant is amazing!! Good Plant forward restaurants are hard to come by in Seattle lately. The food is good. The atmosphere is good. It is a huge space. It was a little quiet for a Saturday dinner but hopefully with time they will start to get busier. It's a great spot for a first date to grab some drinks and light bites. The board options are really good. Falafel and muhammara were so tasty. Must come check out!

Beautifully decorated with a lot of varied spaces and types of seating. We wish Seattle had more vegan options compared to Portland and I get tired of all the "Vegan Comfort Food" fake meat options in this town, so having delicious and healthy options that is also friendly to non vegans as well as GF needs is a huge win! I had the cowpea and greens bowl and it was delicious! So very happy! And close to Gasworks if you want to grab some snacks and watch the boats. Service was solid. Attentive but not pestery.

- truly "crafted" foods; that term is so overused in Seattle but TRUE of this place. Every item on the menu shows pride and creativity. And, most importantly, DELICIOUS! - excellent vibes/decorating; great textures and patterns all over the place, both modern and cozy.

Lovely ambiance, a very different menu, lots of vegetarian choices. What's not to like?

Not impressed. Service was amateurish, the Caesar was bland, drinks were weak and the cowpea/kale/yam bowl was a salt lick. Won't be back.

This place is amazing. If you want food that is carefully tended to and healthy, this is the place. I absolutely love the savory porridge. The falafel burger is great too, and recently had an assam tea that was very high quality. Parking is really rough due to the construction which is unfortunate. I really hope the business can survive the pile up of concrete out front. But I've found if you park on the side by Brooks it's easy to get to, and the ambience inside is spacious and really pleasant. It's one of my new favorites and unlike anything else in the neighborhood. So hope others go and support the business!

Adventuresome vegetarian, healthy food. Delicious golden milk lattes. Excellent, welcoming service. Chill, comfortable vibe.

We left before ordering because Anneka the server was cold and unfriendly. She made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Everyone working in the restaurant looked sad to be there. Bummer because the menu looks fun.

Very mid. Food is not worth coming back for. The charcuterie board was way overpriced (~$7 per item, including dip). Not vegan, but tried the salad and didn't thoroughly enjoy it. Tried my friends vegan burger and it was just soft, my least favorite vegan/vegetarian burger I've ever tried (even over frozen options), it had no crust and just felt mush/paste. I don't know how to describe it. Was looking forward to this restaurant so a little bummed.

Beautiful restaurant. We had a lovely time eating through the menu. Our waiter was incredibly attentive and helpful. Can't wait to come back!

Delicious and healthy! We ate here for dinner. We loved the ambience and great service. We are trying to eat healthier, centering plants, and this place does exactly that. Highly recommend!

Thank you Seattle, it's about time we had a spot like Livbud in our limited plant based and vegan food scene!! The ambience is open, airy and trendy. Service, superb! Cocktails, unique and a delight. Food, mouthwatering. Pescatarian options, so FRESH. Highly recommend trying an assortment of dips/spreads. Don't skip dessert. Great location in Fremont except ongoing construction on Stone Way is hindering their visibility. Just go - we need this spot to stay forever!

The food, service, and modern ambiance were all fantastic. Great spot for lunch, coffee, or just some appetizers. We especially enjoyed the Heirloom Tomato & Hempseed spread. I'm curious to go back and try their dinner menu.

This place is a gem! First, the space is gorgeous with cozy vibes and lots of seating options for both business and pleasure. Next, the food is health forward and delicious, I loved my breakfast bar. Their drinks selection is great, and they have options to-go which is perfect for a day on the lake. Last, the staff is so friendly and helpful, making this a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. Making this my new regular spot!

Has a fabulous dinner for eight last night. Great taste and variety. For a meat eater, I didn't even notice that it was half vegan! Great service as well.

Ok, we went here and it was so super yummy. I keep thinking about the line mane mushroom dish. Everything was very, very good. Yum!!! Love that they have lots of veggie dishes but it's not completely vegetarian. Check it out. It's a big space and I selfishly want them to succeed. We'll definitely be back.

My new favorite spot!! Everything about this place is amazing! Great spot for going out to dinner or just grabbing coffee with a friend. The place has a super relaxing / feel good environment with tasty gut friendly foods and drinks to die for! Will most deff be back with friends!

Yum. Hearty. Healthy. Great variety. Great portions. VEG & FISH. Fabulous welcoming service. LOVELOVELOVE We enjoyed 2 dishes from the massive menu - Mushroom & Summer Vegetables on savory grains & Kelp Soba. Both delicious. The portions were so generous we took some of the savory grains home & added more veg for tasty leftovers. I hope they are able to keep the many option menus & day to night hours.... We want to try EVERYTHING. Outdoor there are a handful of tables & some fun lawn chairs for coffee. The interior has soaring ceilings and super cool sleek but textured style & calming vibe. Service was swift & friendly. Close to both Fremont & Wallingford & North Lake Union which presents many beautiful opportunities to walk before or after a meal. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SPOT.

I wrote this place off because it advertises as being vegan which isn't my usual go to... but it's not vegan, it's pescatarian (and plant focused) and soooooo tasty. The atmosphere is great for dining with friends or sitting down with a laptop or book. The cocktails are very unique, the menu is creative (I don't think there's anything like it in Seattle) and the service is great! If you want to order an off menu cocktail it will be just as good as their house cocktails, which is rare in places that are this laid back and not your average cocktail bar. The food is healthy while abundant with flavor. All in all, I hope Livbud becomes a neighborhood staple for years to come.

We absolutely love this place! We have been here several times for weekend brunch since they opened and have tried most of the dishes from their menu and absolutely loved everything. Do give their elixirs a try they are a great boost of healthiness! Love their thoughtful menu and their friendly service! The place is huge and never feels crowded with other tables nearby. Do give this place a try and both your gut and taste buds will thank you!