Skillet Diner @ Post Alley

This place is a must if you're in the area and looking for an authentic American brunch spot. You can't go wrong with anything off the menu although make sure to ask about their secret menu..... Lots of good options! Nico was in the kitchen last time I was here and did a fantastic job! The mac and cheese is delicious some of the best I've ever had! Everyone here is super nice and friendly and I will definitely be stopping by again soon ☺️☺️☺️

I had The Cluck Chub. UNREAL SOOO GOOD. Chicken was fried perfectly. Bacon jam was amazing with the jalapeño aioli and the combo of cheese was definitely awesome. Got the Mac & cheese side also really good. Our waitress Jackie was great ! We basically let her order for us and she did not disappoint. Thanks so much for the GREAT food. We’ll definitely be back

As an Englishman the Skillet Diner provided the breakfast experience I'd been seeking. Great variety and truly glutenous proportion sizes! I certainly didn't need a side of poutine with my breakfast, and could barely dent it, but this felt like true American dining, and the staff were friendly and patient whilst explaining what a biscuit was. If I'm ever back in Seattle I'll definitely be returning!

A Refreshing Breakfast Stop in a Great Location We had a great experience at Skillet Diner @ Post Alley. Our server, Jackie R., was absolutely wonderful — friendly, attentive, and eager to explain the menu with a smile. The food was a refreshingly unique spin on classic breakfast sandwiches — familiar yet creative and flavorful. The diner itself was spotless, with plenty of comfortable seating and a stylish, vintage yet modern vibe. Its location in Harbor Steps Staircase Plaza is both beautiful and convenient, making it a great stop whether you're starting your day or just exploring downtown Seattle. Highly recommended!

The kindest staff around! Have come here a few times and am always treated with smiling faces from the waitstaff and kitchen staff. Plus, the foods delicious! The french toast is A++ 👌 Good music, good food, good service. You can’t go wrong!

Great breakfast spot in Seattle. Clean, so inviting, everyone welcomed with charm and kindness. Food was good. I had the skillet with fried chicken. The jalapeño Aioli was a nice touch. Orlando was our server and he was a great host. I highly recommend. Oh and I enjoyed the Drunken Monkey coffee cocktail and it was delish! Skillet Diner was everything I needed to get this day started. Cheers!

Great find, we were going to just hit up the breakfast at our hotel and were told to just head towards Pikes and we’d find something, we did. Had mimosas and a bloody marry, delicious. Couple of skillets with different toppings, chicken and waffles and the your way, it was all amazing. Recommend!

We accidentally stumbled on this restaurant after trying to eat somewhere outside of Pike place market. In short, this place has large portions of great food. Their specialty cinnamon syrup was amazing on chicken and waffles. The Club Chub was also a large portion and every component was perfectly cooked. Staff was very friendly and service was prompt. I don't really have much to complain about since it was an overall positive experience.

Fantastic location, awesome food, great price. Made a new memory here with my daughter before dropping her off at the airport, and Skillet didn't disappoint. She ordered the French Toast with side of crispy bacon. Perfection! The homemade syrup was a hit as well. I ordered the Mix Skillet with potatoes and chorizo with a sunny side egg on top. Loved it! My daughter shared her last slice of bacon and it was spot on crispy! Highly recommend Skillet. Our server, Jackie, knows hospitality and gave first class service.

I stopped here for breakfast on an early Saturday morning. No wait time. Super friendly staff welcomed me in. I sat at the bar where there were a few TV along the back wall to view while eating. The menu had plenty to offer as far as food and drinks. I ordered the french toast and a side of morning potatoes with a chai latte. It was plenty of food for 1. The only feedback i would offer is that the chai was not served as hot as I had hoped but was good. Otherwise, the French toast was delicious and came with a tasty compote. This place was super clean inside and outside.

Caveat: I've been to other Skillet Diners for breakfast and loved it. My friend and I went to this Post Alley location for dinner snd drinks. The location is cute (the usual Skillet decor and aesthetic) and the service was good. Everything else was super lackluster. I ordered the $13 Old Fashioned. I was served what looked like a taster. A tiny jar with a little whiskey (maybe 1oz) muddled with an orange slice, 2 Maraschino cherries, and simple syrup. It was overly sweet. Basically whisky infused fruit. Terrible value, I'd expect a lot more for the price. The Good Burger did not live up to its name. It was surprisingly dry (I ordered med rare, there was no pink). My girl friend ordered the chicken Caesar. The chicken was flavorless in dire need of seasoning. It also tasted soggy (like it was previously frozen).

Decent American food with a price that matches the quality & location. All staff seemed happy to help & assist, while our waitress was busy.

We went to Skillet after the Seahawks game. Our waiter was soooo nice and gave really good service even though it was super busy. The kitchen messed up my brother's order but they quickly remade it and even offered the original one for us to take home. Overall great service and a solid experience especially given how hectic it was.

A really good ass brunch!! I loved my dish the breakfast skillet; fried chicken, and jalapeño aioli with a side of the chorizo gravy. It was really good to me, my friend got the whiskey shrimp and grits which was really good too! The drink was nice, enjoyed the lavender buzz a lot. A drink that would pair well at a bbq/backyard cookout. Service was good too and intentional, our server was kind and fast with us. Easy splitting the bill and made sure we were taken care of. Loved, loved the interior design of the restaurant. It felt like an old 50s kitchen/diner. And I had been wearing my varsity jacket so I was already matching the feel of the place lol. I'd for sure recommend eating here for brunch or lunch.

Maybe I ordered the wrong thing but for $20 I just expected more? Better presentation? More fries? I don't know. The biscuit of the chicken biscuit was good but overall the sandwich was really spicy, almost more like a Nashville hot rather than hot honey. Service was also super rushed. Too rushed to take our order, then never checked on us and we had to flag down a different server to pay the bill. The bathroom was also out of toilet paper.

Our server was very attentive and courteous! Never ran out of something to drink and the coffee was delicious! We came here by recommendation of the front desk from Hotel 1000. So good! Recommend!

Almost 4 stars. We were seated right away, interior is nice like a retro diner. The kids breakfast was enormous. I believe it was called the "Lil Rob". It came with a large size apple juice that turned out to be quality cider. The host was very charming however our waitress was drear and dispirited to our family but she was smiling, joking and warm when speaking behind the counter to the co-workers. My spouse and I ordered "The Benny" which we liked the toasted croissant as a base but each of our eggs was overcooked. Like all the way cooked, no jam or oozy yolk at all. Bacon was half crispy and half wobbly. All in all an okay breakfast but a bit forgettable besides the charm of being located in a historic location.

Food was decent and menu had many options. Bright and airy venue which was nice. The service was friendly and quick. Lots of political side signs which seemed off putting for a place that wants business from everyone.

We visited with a group of 4 on a busy weekend. It seemed we missed most of the busy time, but the staff seemed still occupied as our service was on the slower side. I ordered the Kale Caesar and it was really really filling, good flavor in the caesar dressing and I would recommend. The salmon wasn't my favorite but was good protein. I opted for the Paloma to imbibe, and it was delicious. Nice tart flavor and it packed a good punch. Friends ordered the Hot Tennessee Chicken sandwich, and it indeed lived up to it's name...emphasis on the HOT. We enjoyed our meal, it was good (vs great). It's worth giving it a try!

The location and walkability was amazing. From being greeted at the door in a timely manner, to the welcoming atmosphere to begin with was inviting. Now for the food. It was soooo gooood. Would definitely return to try some more of the menu items. We ordered the breakfast burrito and the Breakfast Sammy!

First place we visited on our trip in Seattle.they also have multiple locations. Customer service was great, food was delicious.. the restaurant is super cute and ready. The star.... The star is the homemade maple syrup!!!!! Just thinking about it now makes my mouth drool. There was a server who also gave us great recommendations to get some crab. I would absolutely come back here on my next visit!!

The hot honey chicken Sammy was indeed hot, evident spice that is more than a slight kick but not uncomfortably spicy. Found it a little too sweet for my liking. The chicken had a crispy batter. The bottom biscuit ended up soaking up all the oil and sauce. The biscuit overall was okay, had the buttery slight crunch exterior texture without butter flavor, kind of crumbly. Greens was doused in a really sweet and sour dressing. Enjoyed the earthiness brought from the kale in the chicken Sammy, and the fluffy brioche bun. For both sandwiches the chicken was pretty dry and some parts were tough/hard to chew. Which was unfortunate considering chicken was the main part of both our dishes. The fries had a crisp exterior and pillowy soft interior, little over salted but better oversalted than under salted! Service was fast, straight to the point. No small talks or anything just order and check ins.

Great location, vibes and view. Ordered the fried chicken breakfast burrito and the chicken portions were generous. Bottomless drip coffee completed the meal. Unfortunately our server, Juan, didn't seem very interested in being there. We didn't think our requests were out of the ordinary (splitting checks, creamer refill, etc.) yet his demeanor came off as annoyed with minimal responsiveness. What a shame since the host who sat us seemed more welcoming than our actual server.

We came for lunch and had a fantastic time! Jill our server was incredible! She was so welcoming, funny, friendly, and makes a delicious espresso "brew-tini" martini. We tried the blackened salmon sammy and the kale ceaser salad with their 24 hour brined fried chicken. This is our new spot every time we're in town now. Thanks Jill! You are awesome !!

My friends and I went and had a horrible experience. Our server must have been having a bad day again! We have been to Skillet Post Alley twice now with the same waitress and she is just incompetent. Each plate order messed up, while the food was good (why we gave it another chance) not what we ordered and she over charged like crazy but couldn't understand or explain our bill. Then she was embarrassed and so turned rude. We won't be back, at least to this location and I'll be sure to tell everyone that this place is a waste of money after how rude Jackie (server) was. Good Grief get it together, this place is not professionally run.

I love the aesthetics. The clean diner feels. The sign out said reopening so I think they may have recently renovated The server was really nice and I over heard her talking to her regulars she takes good care of them. I was sad they were out of tators The garlic fries coffee with real garlic!!!! The brunch 75 is absolutely delicious if you like grapefruit.

This is a great breakfast option if you are staying downtown Seattle. Everything had great flavor, especially the Chilaquiles. Of course we were in Seattle so the coffee was pretty good as well. Fresh, Clean, lots of seating, food and service was TOP level!

Really enjoyed our meal and the service was great! We had a little trouble finding the place. Glad we took the extra time to find it. Loved the house made sauces and syrup.

This place is sooooo good. Food and warm fast wonderful service. The people love their jobs and treat the customers great. We had the shrimp and grits and the breakfast sandwich. Flavors were bomb.com. Highly recommended.

I arrived at Skillet Diner's Seattle/Harbor Steps location at Noon on a September weekday she very hungry. When I reached the door I noticed a temporary sign stating that they were closed until noon for a private party. Just as I was wondering if I'd have to dine elsewhere, a gentleman in "blacks" stepped up, menu in hand greeted me, removed the sign and asked where would I like to sit. I chose a deuce next to a window. The gentleman also was my server, he set down the menu, took my coffee order and quickly returned with a mug of fresh, hot coffee. There was a set-up, water glass and water carafe on the table. The breakfast menu is a nice variety of classic breakfast dishes plus a burrito, a small array of breakfast sandwiches and one that caught my eye, Chicken and Waffle. My server, Juan, answered a few menu questions before I settled on the Chicken and Waffle. As I waited for my meal, Juan kept my mug filled with steamy, hot, decaf coffee. It's all I drink, as I can't handle caffeine. In many restaurants decaf is an afterthought. It is often not VG coffee, nor is it fresh or hot! Skillet uses a good quality decaf which hit all the right notes for me. Breakfast quickly arrived. The chicken thigh was cooked crisp and tender with 2 basted eggs, that were nicely done, all atop a firm, cornmeal waffle. This is a more savory waffle than the typical breakfast item. It is a nice complement to the chicken and eggs(a mother and child reunion!?). The dish is served with plenty of butter and maple syrup on the side, which made for a sweet waffle indulgence after I polished off the chicken and eggs(A pleasant reunion it was...). After one more refill and browse thru the days news I was ready for a walk around the new Pike Place Market Overlook and a stroll thru the market itself before catching the light rail home. Skillet is good, if not inexpensive breakfast fun. Juan's friendly, attentive service, along with the tasty food, made for an enjoyable dining experience at Skillet.

Second time coming here! Never disappoint! Food is fresh and bigger than expected! As for service, our waiter, Ryan (from the first and second time my family an I came) was fast and kind! The ambience is busy-so make sure you schedule a reservation in advance!!

It was a great little place for us to enjoy as a group from out of town. Inclusive atmosphere for all and friendly staff.

Fresh flavors and good ambiance. I had the breakfast burrito and could only eat half. The people I were with liked the potatoes and the maple flavor in the French toast. Coffee was strong and flowing!

Went here for breakfast and the food and atmosphere was great. Staff was super friendly. Highly recommend!

The service and ambiance was pretty okay. Unfortunately the food was lacking, especially for the price. Nice location, but there are better breakfast places in the same area.

Great food. Great service. See Reilly at the bar. Cool guy. Great attitude and great service. Another lovely young lady was working today. I'm sorry I do not remember her name, but she had a beautiful smile and was so very friendly with me. She seemed to be bar backing and working her tail off. I highly recommend this restaurant on all levels. TVs are available for sports. Great beers on tap and craft drinks. Great location. Clean atmosphere. Comfortable boots seating at the bar. And very busy with Happy.

Definitely my favorite location out of all the Skillets there are, well this is only the second diner location. It is just so big and spacious and the interior is so cute. Skillet is always super consistent with the quality of food and service so when I visited it did not disappoint. We tried some things we haven't had before and man, that kale caesar is probably my favorite caesar salad I have EVER had wow. And the jam burger so juicy and the softest bun. The cluck chub is also so good and the mixture f salty and sweet and the crunch, so delish The mac and cheese is eh, nothing special but still good Definitely visit them when the reopen!!

Stumbled across Skillet Diner and man I'm glad I did. The staff was nice and helped out with every question our party had. I had a breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg cooked to your choice, with cheese on a croissant. Also a side of their potatoes. Which came with fried onions on top. Kinda threw me off but they went well with the sandwich. The sandwich was super delicious, the sausage was bigger than the croissant. It was delicious definitely recommend skillet Diner

This place is fantastic. Came in here on a whim on our way to the market while on vacation and it was perfect. My daughter had the French toast and I had the breakfast burrito and it hit the spot. Service was very attentive, the place was clean and bright, and the food was great. A+ would eat again!

We came here for breakfast on our way to the Steelers vs. Seahawks game. It was a short walk from our downtown hotel & being able to put our name on the waitlist through their website before getting there really cut down our wait time. I had the avocado breakfast burrito plus bacon and it was really good. The "morning taters" were fine but pretty plain. My partner got the breakfast sammy and said there was way too much of the jalapeño aioli on it. The mimosa pitcher was a good deal, we actually struggled to finish it though with how much orange juice they put in it. They were out of cold brew so the server offered iced coffee as a replacement. It was definitely just hot coffee poured over ice so it came out extremely watered down. They were very busy and seemed a little understaffed, so service was fine but not stellar. Our food did come out pretty fast which was a plus. Overall, I'd come back if we're ever in Seattle again.

Disappointing. Went during a quiet time with only two tables of guests. Despite the rest of the place being empty I was told it would be 10-15 minutes wait for a table. Seeing two barmen behind the bar I asked could I get a drink whilst waiting. Again, refusal to even serve a drink. I walked away frustrated and found much better service across the stairs.

We stopped by here on our way to the airport. Neither of us were super hungry, so we thought we'd share a breakfast. We got the 'Your Way' and it was HUGE! I don't think we'd need to order separately anyways, lol. Food was tasty, our waitress was very friendly. I'd recommend!

Delicious!! The service was great, very helpful waitress. Cute diner vibe! Loved the choices for breakfast, unique waffle.

Very yum! Not busy on a Sunday morning and service was quick and attentive. Visiting for the weekend and needed breakfast before a flight. Great choice and lots of options available.

We had a decent time at Skillet. They were admittedly under staffed so we waited a little less than 20 minutes for our table. The restaurant was very cold. I know the weather was supposed to be warm and sunny, but we didn't like the air conditioning blowing directly on us and our food. There were a lot of menu items that looked very appetizing, and we ended up ordering a mix of food. Pancakes and a side of bacon: came with 4 large pancakes that were pretty dry but tasty. Chorizo biscuits and gravy: pretty yummy! A very salty dish. There was too much gravy for the 2 small biscuits in the order so there was a lot of gravy wasted. This was pretty pricey for the amount that was wasted. Fried donuts: DO NOT ORDER THIS. They were completely raw in the middle and inedible. We had to ask for them to be removed from our bill. And the fruit sauce they served on the side was frozen in the middle. Overall, we would probably try this place again but would ask to sit outside and would order different food.

Food was very mediocre, not terrible but not good either. Only thing my group of 5 had that we enjoyed were the French donuts (not traditional beignets, but decent). Service was good and quick and ambiance was good, but food is the most important part and Skillet missed the mark.

Stopped back but to check this place out again. Definitely a huge change since the last visit. Greeted promptly upon arrival and was able to sit quickly. Opted in for the counter again and they added the rail for your feet which made the chairs comfortable to sit in. The service was spot on throughout the meal. The place was busy and there was lively chatter in this chic decorated restaurant. For the food, opted in for the Chilaquiles and the Honey Hot Chicken Sandwich which added an egg to and had grits as a side. The Chilaquiles were very flavorful and filling. However the sauce made the chips soggy quickly but overall it was still good. The chicken sandwich was fantastic and had a great flavor. The chicken was crispy and adding an egg really made it a great sandwich. For the drinks, they were perfectly crafted. The Cardi Bee was my favorite as it had champagne and the Aperol spritz was light and refreshing. Both paired well with breakfast/brunch. Overall it was a great experience and looking forward to trying more dishes and drinks here soon!

Good food, great service, large portions and a lot of cheese. Me and my boyfriend came here looking for a getaway from the bustling crowds of Seattle, it was quiet, peaceful, and had only 3 other people there on a busy weekend. The food was great but insanely cheesy so only get these items if you looove cheese, our server was super friendly and kept checking on us and refilling drinks throughout our stay. I also got an iced chai tea, it was one of the best chai teas I've ever had so if this review didnt convince you to stop by, let the chai tea be your reason. Thanks for a good meal Skillet!

After an early morning exploring at the Aquarium we walked over to have breakfast at the newest Skillet Diner location. We were greeted and seated promptly. Our server was really kind and yielded great suggestions for our particular toddlers. Each item we ordered was really good, and portioned perfectly. The overall atmosphere is very open, it's a great escape from the crowds all of the downtown attractions yield. We would definitely return, and recommend!

Loved this place. The Grits were THE MOST delicious I have ever tasted, and in Seattle no less! Friendly service, great coffee (ahem...it's Seattle).

This place is clean and there's plenty of seating. Our server, Richard was so sweet! Great menu options. I had the Chilaquiles; it was good, not great. My husband had breakfast sammy. He gave it 4/5 stars.

We came in for lunch and had an alright experience. The service was completely fine but the food wasn't my favorite. My girlfriend and I shared the Bacon Jam burger and the chicken tenders off the happy hour menu. For the price I would say it was worth it other than the $8 draft, again just not the best. Also the chicken tenders were kinda weird, not what I would call chicken tenders.

Such a great place to bring visitors. Tucked into the Post Alley Market-adjacent strip... the food is quality and the ambiance fabulous!!

Offffffff the hooooookkkkkkkk must gooooo love it. It will knock the socks off. If you're hungry and you need a good place to go this is a must and it's right by the water and pikes place walking distance with everything downtown Seattle.

Food was too salty to enjoy for my taste. We got the jam burger (85), garlic fries (60), and the breakfast skillet with fried chicken and chorizo gravy (30). The chicken felt recycled and I couldn't find the gravy- I think it turned into oil (see pic). Inside is nice and bright but feels like a cross between a 1950s diner and a 1950s hospital.

The food was so yummy here. We had seven people and the food came out in fifteen to twenty minutes. This place is family friendly and has a coloring paper for the kids. It was not crowded if you go earlier and the place is cozy. Wait staff was good

Like a true tourist, down I go to Pike Place Market. But, like a true snowflake I want to eat somewhere that seems homey. We tripped over Skillet. The place looks clean and inviting. It wipes away any gloom that Seattle has attracted. The server was extremely friendly. I ordered French toast (made out of brioche slices). They add a lemon zest butter to the dish. Oh boy! Heaven in the PNW. My best half had "The Benny" with morning taters. She happy. Me happy when she happy. We happy. You try.