The Breakfast Club

Loveliest whole in the wall breakfast! I walked in here by chance and was greeted warmly! Had good coffee and great eggs with hash browns! The inside is full of little decorative details. You would not be bored here

I had never heard of this place until my friend took me to brunch there. Even walking in (we went in the back) it feels like walking in to someone's home, that is a hoarder 🤣🤣 but that is the charm of it! I kept looking around for whatever neat stuff I hadn't noticed before. Such a unique spot. Service was friendly and did a great job The food was on point! I got the country Benedict and good lord that gravy is amazing. Will absolutely return! So glad my friend told me you existed

My first thought upon waking this morning was, "French Toast. Breakfast Club." Comfort food in a comfort atmosphere, with friendly conversational staff. I leave The Breakfast Club in better spirits than when I arrived, every time.

I LOVVVVVEEE a good American diner and this is no exception. The walls are decorated with Americana and hues of diverse populations, which I enjoyed. Service was prompt and amicable. I ordered the corn beef hash based on a recommendation from the waitress and loved the entire dish. bring an appetite because the portions are heavy. I would come here with anyone.

I can't fault this little breakfast diner, we came in at 6:30 bleary eyed and the hostess was so lovely, getting us coffee straight away. I had great over easy eggs with flavoursome breakfast potatoes which came with a choice of bread (i had a fluffy biscuit). Our check for two meals and two coffees came to $30 so happy with the price.

I live in Lake City and I always walked by it and never went in, but today I decided to finally give it a try. I ordered the eggs Benedict w/potatoes and it was so good! Well prepared and a generous portion. Fast service too! Would return and recommend :)

Food was edible. Staff was talkative. The TRUMP propaganda on the the walls tells me that I should never have walked through the door to begin with. I'm not a Christo-fascist after all. I don't like the taste of boots in my food.

Dark atmosphere, meh food. I ordered eggs Benedict, my hollandaise was pretty sour. Our waitress was nice. There was an older gentleman coughing up a lung at the table next to us

Friendly/warm service, delicious food, casual atmosphere/welcoming and very inexpensive

Good food, good service, old style diner place good for get togethers with old friends

Absolutely horrible food. My son wouldn't even touch it and I couldn't tolerate it. Service was slow and place is dirty.

This used to be our go to brunch spot when we lived nearby and it was always reliably good. The decor is quaint and gives off that authentic neighborhood homey cafe feel. We love their chicken fried steaks!!!

This place is great. The chicken fried steak was so warm and good. It made me feel hot! Eggs are great. They do poached eggs here but I forgot to ask. Whoops! Next time. Check it out though.

This is just a hole in the wall place, with great service and a simple menu, and good food.. The price is affordable, and it is worth trying out this place.

Food was acceptable and the staff friendly but my the pro-Trump art turned my stomach. I won't be going back.

I was excited to bring my friend here, as she had never been. I expected the place to be as warm and inviting as the last time I had been there, years ago. We were both so disappointed in the service we received. We were the only guests when we arrived. You would have thought the place was packed, evidenced by the lack of attention our waitress gave us. She was very unfriendly, unwelcoming and dismissive. My only coffee refill happened because I asked. She never once asked how things were, or if we needed anything. We realized when we left that we were supposed to have gotten toast with our meal. The food was delicious though, thank goodness! We will not be returning.

The restaurant was quaint with an eclectic style. Lots of comics to keep the kids distracted. The food came in great portion sizes and took less than 10 minutes. There seemed to be some tension between the staff (was family run). It made eating there a little uncomfortable and our waiter was short with us. Overall, great bang for your buck, but the service could do with some changes

Was going regularly after moving to the area. The menu was cheap and the food was good basic diner food. Saw the previous reviews and wanted to give them a chance because reviews are often exaggerated. The waitress definitely came off as rude the first time I went but that doesn't ever steer me away from solid food. I asked to add something to my food and she told me the chef wasn't going to be happy. I told her not to if she couldn't and she said she would anyway. I definitely felt eyes on me, I'm black, gay etc but again, doesn't really bother me after growing up in a conservative area. The Ambiance is what's giving this place the 1 star, we went in recently and saw they moved some space on the wall for a giant Trump artwork. I was really hoping the other reviews and vibes I got weren't true but I can see they're proud of the way they treat people so I haven't gone back since.

I generally try to avoid reviewing a restaurant where I didn't actually eat, but this place is sooooo toxic that I have to say something. Walked in late on a weekday morning and were the only customers in the place. When we chose to sit at a table other than the one the server had indicated, she proceeded to slam down flatware in a mini tantrum and complain that she had to set anotheir table for us. Apparently, forks and napkins are super heavy duty work for her. It kind of went downhill from there. The amount of hostility was such that we decided to leave and go elsewhere which was a great decision. I have worked as a server for many years and understand some irritation with guests from time to time, but this was beyond the pale. There are cleaner and MUCH friendlier places to get a nice weekday breakfast.

The waitress was nice and conversational. The menu is clear and covers most breakfast items. The inside looks like someone home converted to a restaurant and could use some love and updates. The food was plenty, fresh and delicious.

Everything was great and super fast! Not crowded so you get to eat your breakfast in peace

I have been here several times before. It is a favorite of my daughter. She had been here several times before and enjoyed . She requested to come here and wanted the nostalgic experience of eating here again. As we walked in, my first impression was we were annoying for showing up. No welcoming, really no communication from staff as you walk in. I don't need a fanfare, but some slight acknowledgment of your presence would have been welcomed. So after being ignored and felt uncomfortable, a waitress came from the back and motioned us towards a table. Unfortunately, we came at a time while they were not busy, there seems to be issues. The waitress argued with the kitchen staff loudly. We tried to ignore the chaos, but the waitress was visibly angry while taking our order. Appears this is a family run spot, so the disagreements seem to be family related. Got the welsh eggs and chicken fried steak. Both were passable but over cooked. Also cold from being languished on the kitchen shelf for too long. After food was dropped off, no further follow up until check was presented. Wanted to order more beverages, but couldn't. Wish this place was better, but cannot recommend it.

this was such a cute little diner. my boyfriend and i came and we loved that it was family owned. the decor around really gave the place the feeling of home. the ladies were so nice as they were handling all the tables on their own but we were more than patient and happy to wait. the food was different i tried their eggs benedict with their homemade sauce. love that the menu also has a bunch of homemade choices to choose from. love supporting family owned diners. thank you !

This might one of the best hidden gems in lake city, the inside is very busy, lots of random knickknacks, and seating is very limited and it may seem like it's not very clean inside but I have never gotten a dirty dish while eating here. The service is excellent and they're very nice. The food is excellent, portions are pretty good. I usually get the chicken fried steak, the steak is crispy and flavorful, and the hash browns are crispy and not oily at all. But the difference maker from other chicken fried steaks around Seattle and here, is the GRAVY!!!!! Overall the place isn't very pretty but if you can look past it, the food and service are excellent.

Last time I was there this young guy was loudly telling a story (to the other two tables and the waitress) about how he saw an elderly black guy reaching for something under a car, so he ran over to confront him like "hey what are you doing." His reasoning was that he thought the guy was stealing parts from a random car. Turns out he had groceries and his cantaloupe rolled under the car - that was the punchline, and everyone laughed really hard because the black guy wasn't stealing he just "wanted his melon." The dude then talked about how it was funny because he was so sure the guy was a thief but it turned out he was "just judging a book by its cover." The cover being that dude was a black guy. Genuinely surreal experience. Food was okay. They took down the racist cartoon they had by the register which is pretty cool.

Waitress was extremely dismissive and rude. Tried to make light of the situation, we just tried to have a good brunch, but her attitude was horrendous. Food was mid so not even worth it. Should have read the reviews first before I gave those racists money. Such a shame.

We went to the Breakfast Club this morning. Parking was easy to find at 7:00 AM, and the restaurant was almost empty. At this time, they are requiring masks of customers and the staff are masked. I think they did a great job as far as I observed of protecting themselves and others against COVID-19. Apparently the Breakfast Club was a restaurant that was opened in 1985/6 (we asked our waitress). So it is a part of local history-it is kind of cool to see a slice of old Seattle! Their decor is a lot of knick-knacks. It is kind of fun to look at the different stuff they have collected, although it did feel cluttered in parts of the restaurant, like the cabinet filled with dolls and toys-very chaotic. Overall the tables were clean, but a little dusty on the shelves and the walls. I ordered an Eggs Benedict, and my Dad got the Corn Beef Hash. The food was decent-I wish I could have had more options than just the Canadian bacon for the Eggs Benedict. The Eggs Benedict was okay, but the hollandaise needed some extra something/spice/kick. The potatoes were wonderful, and the portion sizes were perfect-not too big or small. Dad liked his food and the coffee was great. I would give this a solid 3/5: their decor and their menu could use a facelift. While I wouldn't want them to give up the personality or heart of their restaurant, I can see how cleanliness can be an issue/inconsistency if there is stuff everywhere. The front of the paper menus could use a reprint-it was just a random big yellow duck. I would have liked more options to tweak the Eggs Benedict (maybe other menu items too?). Personally, I think they are overpriced-I would be willing to come back and pay the prices they have today if they had more flexibility in their menu, did a deep clean and presented their decor more creatively, versus just cramming it wherever it can go-otherwise it just feels like an afterthought. They are capable of more effort for the prices they charge-we are paying for the experience as well as the food. But the parts of their service they have down-potatoes, coffee, and portion size were great.

Stopped by for nostalgia's sake and instantly regretted it. One. The racist waitress made a snide comment about the fact I was wearing a Star of David (I'm Jewish and it's 2023. Like for real?) stating "sorry hon. We don't have a lot of heeb friendly food". I mean really. I'd have taken it as a joke but slowly started noticing all the pro trump stuff and outright racist decorations. And everything clicked. My food arrived shorty there after. Coffee was decent. Eggs were cold and toast was wonder bread which seems crazy when you're charging that much for $2 worth of food. The inspiration of this review though was my spotting. Not one, but two rats running from one side of the entrance to another inside the restaurant. If that had happened before I ate I would have run for the hills as I'm a transplant survivor with the obvious immune system deficiency that comes w anti rejection life saving medication. So I'm praying I didn't pick up any nasty food related contaminants as this spot other than being nasty to peeps of religious or ethnic minorities, is nasty in a way the health department should be aware of which I'm making sure happens. So eat at your own risk. I love a family place with history and gravitate to them. But not of the family is KKK. As I suspect this establishment is. It pains me to say that as I despise leaving negative reviews. But dang! Other than spitting on my plate in front of me I've never been made so unwelcome in a restaurant and I regularly make sales calls in the Deep South. Yes I was wearing a yarmulke and yes I had a Star of David on. But seriously. Really?!? It's 2023 as I said not 1938 in Stuttgart!

The service is excellent, food is excellent with a home cooking feeling , with the ambiance of decor that is like no other no matter how many times you eat there you will find something new

I can't say anything about some of the comments on the reviews. The staff has always been friendly, however others may have a different reaction. The breakfast is good and is prices well.

This is an authentic old school greasy spoon on Lake City Way that features large portions with an eclectic clientele. We had a great experience. Very friendly service, food was good, ambiance was great. I will absolutely be back.

I love this spot - the food is wonderful and comforting, the service is upbeat, and it feels like you stepped into grandma's kitchen.

the food was between ok and good, raised to good because the price wasn't too high, loved the decor inside, and it seemed like a good place to go to be a regular the waitress was having good chats with the tables around us. overall would go again if the parking wasn't too bad. 3 star for food, +1 star for atmosphere

Absolutely order the blueberry short stack it's big enough to share with friends extremely tasty the cinnamon hits just right and the hint or orange zest will leave you feeling like you just left grandmas house before church on a Sunday funday go with a party of four you won't regret it not a big place no large parties It is a nostalgic place

Family owned. I gotta say, I like that they're all so invested in this business, but someone needs to breathe some life into this place. As soon as I got in, within 5 minutes the waitress was pretty spicy with me for not telling her there was going to be someone else coming in to eat with me. As me and my dad were eating, we saw a big rat walk across the lobby and go back into the hole from which it came. We still ate, but I couldn't help but to wonder how that rat got so big. I got the biscuits and gravy. The sausage was low quality and I barely got any meat. But the biscuits were good! I'm sorry I had such a bad experience here. My family once loved this place for decades.

Came in the place looks like a hoarders garage or kitchen in they trailer home. The lady at the front desk was rude and kept coughing in her hand along with her other employees that had the same cough and the gentleman in the back had a runny nose it was so disgustingSomeone should really call the health department on these people because my experience was scary. When my order came out I took one bite in the potato's and they taste like dirty oil as well as the omelette from the Joey's special tasted like dirty eggs cooked in a dirty pan. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ! I didn't want the food because it wasn't due to my liking I didn't eat it and I left a tip I proceeded to leave the lady from the front began to beat on my car as I was leaving and tried to rip my mirror off after I informed her that I don't eat the meal and I left a trip for the service. She was high upset and began call me all different types of B*****s.

I can't imagine the health department has ever been here. It has the appearance of an old dirty ripped up shoe. The ceiling tiles are stained, the walls are covered in laminated documents, family photos, movie posters, signs, toys, books (hell, it's like eating in an episode of Hoarders). The food was heavy and greasy, but I knew that it would be going in. The quantity was great, though. We left full. The service was decent, though the wait staff seemed beat-down. I can't imagine quality of life for these folks is that great. One of the owner's kids served us and told us that their credit card service had gone down one day and she couldn't get anyone to respond from their servicer, so she set up a Venmo so customers could pay, and her dad was like, "what's a Venmo?" We all chuckled at her story. I saw the posts about 45 stuff hanging up in the restaurant and was a little wary of eating there. I've seen newer posts claiming there isn't any. There is you just have to know what you're looking for, like I sat next to a signed letter from Wayne La'Pierre thanking the restaurant owner for supporting the NRA in getting Trump elected. It's not in your face but it's there. They must not be blue man group supporters though, as they have a "we don't call police" picture hanging above their NRA Member tin on the wall. The Ann Coulter book was a nice touch on that wall.

Extremely RACIST family owned business. Please don't eat here. I never write reviews, but my experience was so horrible I had to warn others. Extremely dirty inside, and so much clutter there's no way they're able to actually sanitize the place properly. The waitress is rude to anyone who isn't white and even if you're white you'll probably receive horrible customer service - just without the racist remarks. She had made multiple remarks about my ethnicity as well as others in the restaurant under her breath and to the cook in the back. While we were there the waitress's mom, who I assume is the owner, was sitting at the back of the restaurant watching a game - very loudly. She was speaking with the cook and they had made a comment about how the game was already over, and the other team won. She turns off the t.v and the waitress, I kid you not has a full blown tantrum screaming at her mother for turning off the tv - I have never seen anything like it. If you like rodent infested food, dirty tables, racist comments, and your waitress to have a tantrum in the middle of the dining room I recommend you check it out! The only time she smiled at me (which was clearly forced) was when she brought me the check back and wanted a tip. If you have any decency at all, you'll skip this place. Someone should sue them or at least report them to the health department. DISGUSTING FOOD AND HUMANS!!!

Let's start off with if I could give NO STARS IT WOULD'VE BEEN DONE! Walked in the door, went to the front of the business. Approached by the waitress and advised to sit in the middle table. "Or you could just stand around" she stated. As we walked and sat down at the table the waitress stated " we don't have any Mexican cooks here" I'm assuming she did not think she said it in a voice that was loud enough to hear (or maybe she did) My wife and I including my son and daughter in law got up and walked out. She gave a fake concerning question " is everything ok?" And we continued walking out. Very insulting staff member. We were vacationing and wanted to try the cafe as it was close to the house we were staying. Never again would we step foot in this establishment. Further reviews will be posted elsewhere to inform all future patrons, as this is just Ridiculous and completely unacceptable to have staff act in this manner.

Best biscuits and gravy in Seattle. The gravy is homemade, and it comes on fluffy savory homemade scones. The gravy tastes exactly how I imagine it should in my mind from growing up in the Midwest. Prices I are very reasonable. This place can't be beat!

The Breakfast Club is such a mixed bag. The food was okay and I noticed that they have an "excellent" rating from the King County Board of Health (apparently they keep it clean where it counts). Otherwise the place is in some disarray, loaded with all sorts of junk and smelled of cigarette smoke when we walked in the door. There's no place anywhere near their location that's open for breakfast. They're sitting on a gold mine and if this place had a Gordon Ramsay style makeover they'd really have something. You know Gordon Ramsey, the asshole chef who comes in and makes over a place in a week....only these guys will need about a month. On the plus side they do have parking behind the building and the waitress was pleasant although she would benefit from having a uniform instead of wearing whatever the first thing was that she drug out of the closet in the morning. If you're in Lake City you know your choices are limited (Mickey D's, Wendy's, Starbucks: not really breakfast). Breakfast Club will do ya just fine.

We had one of the WORST experiences ever here today. We walked in for breakfast and nearly an hour later, we walked out, having eaten nothing. While there, we were "served" by one of the most unfriendly waitresses we have ever encountered. And, when it finally became painfully obvious that our food wasn't coming out, she offered no apologies or explanations. We did, however, get to experience she (seemingly the only server in the whole place) and the cook, get into a loud altercation where the "f" word and other expletives were tossed about. What a wretched experience. NEVER GO HERE!

One of the most authentic and nostalgic breakfast diners left. One little 'older' lady waited every table in the joint by herself. Amazing food, great service, and I felt like I was home back in the 60's-70's. Any negative reviews of this place is a problem with the reviewer, not the restaurant.

extremely rude to me every time ive gone but this is the last straw!!! my coworker called in a order yesterday and they were snappy and rude over the phone, and rude when he picked it up, he still left a 2$ tip! today when we ordered it was all the same except, she charged a mandatory 10$ tip because we only tipped 2$ yesterday!!!!! its takeout!!!! i will always tip when i sit down anywhere but not takeout! complete trash service. i will never order from here again didnt even give utensils or napkins

I see some complaining on here about the "look" of this place. If that's the case--go to an overpriced, under seasoned breakfast place down Lake City. TBC is a gem, run by incredibly sweet & genuine human beings.

OH MY GAWD !!! I'm eating as I type...just have to slow down and enjoy the moment. I love innovation. The "Bacon-wrapped Sausage Roll" is a special today, don't know if it's on the menu every day. It is an amazing combination of all the breakfast meats we love, baked as an almost 1" high by 3-4" diameter patty. The "hashbrowns" are actually cubed russet cottage potatoes, skin-on and twice cooked (absolutely delicious!). With 3 eggs OE and rye toast, this is one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Ya gotta see the pic! All I can say is Thank You! - Scott Berglin

Friendly and great food love it looks more like a home than a restaurant looks of stuff on the walls from what it looks like 80s or 90s the chiefs and waiters are laid back small dining area so if you bring a lot of people it might be a problem most tables only seat 2 to 4 so keep that in mind

Amazing blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes and great service,Also family owned for 36 years!!

If your anything but white don't go here the waitress is very racist. This place was cute until we met the waitress. My father in law was in town so we went to go get breakfast as a family. The waitress made a remark when we were finding a table. We kind of brushed it off because we just thought she didn't mean it. As we sat down she tossed the menus on the table and left. While we were looking over the menus, I can hear in the background the waitress say a racist remark about mexicans and looked at us. I looked up at my father in laws wife and said what did she just say? We ended up leaving all before we got our drinks. The waitress said is something wrong? I flipped her off and we left. Now I know why most the reviews say this place is racist.

Tucked away in the busy streets of Lake City way, lies this cute hole-in-the-wall place. The place itself isn't very big due to the limited seating area. Plus, it gets packed quickly in the morning. So I highly recommend coming in early to beat the morning rush or just be prepared for some waiting. Interior wise, very vintage! Along the walls are full of eclectic decorations that ranges from figurines, weird shapes, art, posters etc etc from the different decades. The place feels a little dingy but at the same time, pretty cozy if you're with friends or on a date. As for food, I've been here a few times and everytime, I can never fully finished a meal. The breakfast portions are fairly big and you definitely do get what you pay for. Some of the items I have tried that are memorable are the: corned beef hash, biscuit and gravy and one of the specials. The homemade corn beef hash was pretty tasty. Not too salty but slightly on the more oily side. The potatoes/hashbrown are homemade as well and has a nice little crunch to them. The biscuit itself was alright (a bit dry and hard) but the gravy definitely makes up for it. The gravy is definitely a must try since it's full of rich flavors and very savory. As for one of the specials (I don't quite remember the name), the dish was very tasty. Full of mushrooms, soft melted cheese, fluffy eggs and bacon, coupled with a side of hashbrowns.....This was yum. Highly recommend trying one of the specials if you can't decide on what to get. Will be coming back for more sampling of the other breakfast dishes. =]

Okay food, but the main waitress (it feels like a family-owned business) had the shittiest attitude all three times I went. Not welcoming at all, and not worth supporting. Go to Flo-Anna's up the street.

This place is awesome!!! One of the BEST breakfast spots in the North Seattle/Lake City area!! Why do you think this little spot has lasted, through the lockdowns and all that!!!! Get over yourselves, all the people talking politics, and the waitresses "quality of lives?" Lol. I think some people on here should have been spanked more, popped in the head, and told to mind your business!! How rude, pretentious, and presumptuous of you. Anyways, I've been eating there for over 20 years, and they have never missed a beat, messed up an order- even when I call in, and when I'm doing a to-go order, they have NEVER forgot to give me the cutlery with my order!! Don't listen to the Debbie Downers here, try it for yourself, you won't be dissapointed!!

Terrible service and attitude If you a POC don't waste your time or money. If possible I'd leave 0 stars

I was skeptical about going here considering it looked like an antique shop from the outside. The food and coffee were great and well done. My biggest issue with the place was the staff and environment. One staff member was nice and knew her job somewhat, but the other waitress looked like she didn't want to be there and couldn't careless about the guests. Another staff member (possibly the dishwasher or the chef) walks out of the kitchen looking like he was plucked right off the streets and given a dirty apron. The restaurant looked cluttered with junk and nonsense. It seriously looked like someone decided to open a breakfast place in the middle of an antique shop or a run down pawn shop. (And not to be rude or offensive) I constantly kept my eyes on my plate, because the vibe and appearance of the staff began ruining my appetite. I will definitely not return here.

I've eaten here a few times now and my experiences have fallen more each time to the point, I'm not likely to go back. The food is good and reasonable. The service is average at best and this last time she forgot my toast. I was the ONLY customer each time I visited. She was more interested in her phone calls than delivering my food while warm. However, each visit I had something different and all the food was good.. Don't forget parking is in the rear.

The food was decent but the service was awful. I did not feel welcomed at all: 1. The waitress did not look happy and did not give me water when asked. When asked again if I could get water, she looked pissed and slammed a cup down on table before getting the water. 2. People who ordered later got their food before us. We ordered very standard meals: eggs, hash and toast! Will not be going back again, gave it a 2 star because food was decent.

The Russian Omelet was a pile of cheese disguised under a layer of egg, served with a side of potato cubes. It was $14. I ate in silence. No music was playing. I left feeling bad about my spending habits.