The Bryant Corner Cafe

Overall I had an amazing experience with a very big group (9 people) for dine in. They do not take reservations - walk up only. The food had big portions and very tasty! We went on a Sunday so it was very busy. We had to wait 15-20 minutes. I’m glad you can order coffee or a drink at the counter while you wait. They offer alternative milks too to their drinks. I highly recommend the a hot vanilla matcha latte. Large breakfast and lunch menu. Pretty standard large party fee. Reasonably priced and love that it’s a local owned business. Two bathroom. Inside is on the smaller size so be careful is sound is overwhelming. They do have outdoor dining with a few heaters.

After a couple management changes this neighborhood cafe is back! Again, delivering the delicious foods! A big breakfast menu (lunch and dinner, too), one of the city’s best Cobb salads, and great java… reestablishing a crowd-fave diner in NE Seattle. One suggestion: cushions on the wall booth benches would make this a cozier space. Keep up the good work!

this would be my go-to local cafe if i live in the area! great food with very reasonable pricing and portion. super friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. perfect spot when you are nearby and craving all-day breakfast 🥰 (they have lunch and dinner too)

The menu was big you'll definitely find something you want. The food was delicious, large portions and perfectly cooked. I had the crab cake eggs benedict and while it was delicious, the potatoes were the star of the dish.

We walked in on our way to a meeting to grab some coffee and pastries, impressed with the reviews. The staff was very brisk with us despite only two tables being occupied. I got a drip coffee and an iced mocha. The coffee was extremely watery, could not taste the coffee at all, no bitterness or roast just warm milky water. The mocha was tasty, creamy and chocolatey but it felt like a chocolate milk. Couldn't taste the espresso at all. Are catering to people from the Great depression here? Are we rationing out coffee grounds? It feels like there was one tablespoon of coffee for the whole pot? I asked for a little bit of cream, maybe they filled it up half way or something since it was warm and not hot. It's a cute little place overall, it smelled amazing in there. But the backbone of a greasy spoon is the strong coffee and it was really bad. We had thought we would stop by after the meeting to get food but we won't now.

Sweet neighborhood spot, a hidden gem. I found this place while walking around the neighborhood when I first moved here. The raspberry jam they keep on the table is SO good. They have espresso drinks & bakery items, also! Busy as expected on a Saturday morning for breakfast. Street parking. Indoor & outdoor seating. Typical prices for Seattle. Was super happy to hear they had PUMPKIN pancakes today!

The service was very slow for a few people in the cafe and one server. There was also a food runner who poured coffee as well. Their espresso machine was down and they ran out of chai. We heard another table order a bakery item and the server came back to say they didn’t have any more. Seemed to be out of a lot of things.. We finally ordered and I ordered an egg in my dish for an additional cost. Which they forgot. We ordered the Veggie Potato Sauté, French Toast, and the Sunflour Breakfast. The Veggie Potato Sauté was the dish missing the egg, so they gave it to us later on the side after we asked them. However, it was absolutely delicious. We kept saying how great the potatoes are. The French Toast was okay. It didn’t blow us away. The bacon was weird and dry and the sausage just wasn’t good. The coffee was pretty decent, but I was looking forward to an espresso drink.

I would give more stars in all categories if possible! Fantastic find today! Great neighborhood cafe. Large menu, great food, top notch service by Benjamin H! Nice indoor dining area, several outdoor tables. Great experience!

The most important meal of the day.. served until 8pm. Despite peak hours, our group of five was lucky enough to snag seats as soon as we arrived. We kicked off the meal with a round of bloody mary's and then dove straight into brekkie. I ordered the crab breakfast which was served with a crab cake, roasted potatoes, pesto scrambled eggs, and sourdough toast. Each bite of this meal just got better and better. I will definitely be adding pesto to my eggs at home! I loved the crab cake and the potatoes were perfectly crispy. The bloody mary had a great mix of spice and was topped with a celery, olive, jalapeno, and a salted and pepper rim. Since I couldn't stop eyeing my neighbors plates, I already know I'll be returning to explore more of their menu.

If you want a great, local diner, this is it! We've been coming here for a few years now and we love it. Super family friendly and dog friendly as well! The service is really fast and always friendly. I recently found out they make all of their salad dressings in person and they are delicious! They also have great breakfast and a cravable burger as well!

Great food, long, interesting menu and the service is lovely. Neat old building - wish they would do More to brighten it up! Still very much recommend .

Got a new job in this area and this seems to be a pretty popular place for breakfast and lunch. Dr took us here for a lunch since the financial person I was replacing is retiring. Service was really quick and friendly. I love that their is art on the walls from local artist. Anyways I ordered a Turkey and cranberry sandwich with fries. It was very yummy! Was not expecting a fresh cran sauce in the sandwich but it was so good. Could use more Brie since I didn't see anything but no complaints. Lunch was delicious and we'll probably be back as it's a few blocks away from us.

If I were in the neighborhood I'd go again, but wouldn't travel to it or suggest it to friends, so 3stars. This was a cozy corner restaurant with friendly staff, a large menu, and average prices. There is a lot of promise on the menu but one of our dishes just wasn't that good, maybe I found their weak spot. Corned beef hash was great. TONS of meat to it, large filling plate, eggs cooked right to order. It had a specific spice flavoring to it but I can't put my finger on it. The corned beef was moist and fall-apart, in good chunks where I think some had a little fat still running through them which added a lot. The biscuits and gravy was where we both agreed things fell apart. The gravy tasted pretty good, but the amount was small and thin across the plate. This meant when I got it, it was already room temperature. It also means there wasn't nearly enough for the thick dry biscuit. A little ramkin or other container for extra gravy would be a good upgrade to both the quantity and temp issues. The biscuit also had a sweetness to it that I didn't enjoy but to each their own. Those fried potatoes on the side though... crisp outside, flaky steamy inside, and piping hot. Thinking about it again, dump some sausage gravy over those fried potatoes and you're easily up to a four star in my book!

Stumbled into this place for lunch and had a great homey meal. We got the beechers grilled cheese and the California omelette and both were awesome. Can't wait to try more of the menu!

Came here for the GF baked goods, ended up getting chicken fried steak (not GF) as well and a pancake lol. The baked goods were all yummy, although they did cause somewhat of an upset stomach. No surprise as it's not a dedicated GF place, so we'll just assume cross contamination which we were aware was a possibility. Two of the three GF baked goods we tried didn't cause any distress, and the one that did wasn't a full-blown case of disturbance. The chicken fried steak was great, although I think the country gravy was a little lacking. The pancake was pretty standard but good. Staff was friendly and helpful. I'd be willing to eat here again, especially with the option of the GF goodies for the wife.

My wife and I love coming to this local spot for a weekend breakfast/brunch. The staff are kind and provide good service, the extensive menu has everything you'd ever want (including espresso options), and the food is good. They provide solid portions that taste good and you don't pay a crazy price. Bryant corner can surely brighten up your weekend.

Oof. Bryant has gone so far downhill that the food isn't worth it anymore. Took 20 minutes after sitting to take our order, then another 30 minutes for coffee, which we had to flag someone down for after reminding our server didn't work. Another 10 minutes later they told us they're out of half our party's order. So we've sat here for an hour to find out we need to wait even longer to eat a split meal. Sadly, this is representative of what it's like to eat here now.

Went a second time a few weekends ago. Bf and I thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday breakky. Got there at peak time but were lucky to grab outdoor seating right away. Menu is solid with lots of options. Price is reasonable and portions are hefty. I can see some other places charging at least $5 more for some of the items on their menu for the same amount and quality of food. Their Summer omelette with roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and goat cheese was so yummy! Light (not greasy) and heavy on flavor. Pancakes were up to standard and chicken fried streak was good too. Bf said it's not his top chicken fried steak place but still, "not bad." Fresh. Squeezed. Grapefruit. Juice. Get it. (Also avail in orange). Love supporting local. Bf and I plan to keep this place in regular rotation for our Sunday dates.

So...we are trying desperately to like this place again. We have been coming for almost 20 years but ever since it reopened...it's gone downhill. Today marks the third time in a month when we arrived at 7:30 AM (the posted opening time) on a weekend and were told either "it's not open yet" (door was shut and even a female wait staff couldn't get in) or "we don't have a cook so you can come in and have coffee but there won't be food for another 40-45 mins". Well if that is the case maybe just open later then??

I was on the hunt for a "go-to" breakfast spot in our new neighborhood. I found it! They have an extensive breakfast menu, 3 pages of choices! AND they serve it all day!! My kinda place! The first time I went I had the CFS (chicken fried steak) it came with eggs, potatoes and toast. The gravy had chunks of sausage, and good flavor! The potatoes were chunks (home fries type). Definitely not my favorite breakfast potato choice (I'm a hash brown fan) but they were cooked well (crispy) and tasted pretty darn good! And the bread was to die for. Homemade and thick! We took our friends here for breakfast this morning bc as well as having amazing breakfast, they also serve mimosas (that is one of their requirements of a breakfast establishment). My husband and I both ordered Biscuits and Gravy with a side of fried chicken (chicken breast tenders) and it came with eggs. We're on to something here. I don't know why this isn't an option anywhere, it is such a good and hearty breakfast. Way better than CFS if you ask me! Next time we will both get the same thing again, but will definitely ask for a side of gravy... because let's be honest, there is no such thing as too much gravy! The Bryant Cafe is fire! It is my neighborhood staple for breakfast! Food is fantastic, and the service is great, even when it's a full house! A++ !!

Used to love to love this place and gave the new ownership three times before this poor rating. SERVICE has plummeted (e.g. takes a very long time to get your order, drinks forgotten, silver wasn't provided, hard to find server to get bill paid and take out boxes). FOOD on the most part is fine but they make a ton of mistakes in execution (e.g., orders missing, sausage is super dry, food comes at different times across your table, sides are forgotten). MANAGEMENT clearly needs to rethink how the restaurant is run. The place is packed with staff, and working in the restaurant business for 15 years i believe it is over staffed yet the service has materially dropped. Would recommend having fewer but more competent people on the floor. Such a shame we had so many good memories here. We aren't returning and other neighbors have also expressed the same.

Wanted to still love this place under new ownership but they really dropped the ball. We were told to sit where ever and a server never came so we asked someone to order after 30 minutes of waiting. 30 minutes after that someone came by saying that they were putting in our order. Another hour went by and we didn't have water yet, no food, and continued to wait. This place really needs to look at their management and figure out staffing, ordering system, and accountability. The food was ok, definitely not worth the 3 hour wait we had....

I love coming to this spot for a light meal of poached eggs on Macrina toast w/ sausage links on the side, and a black coffee. I've been here a few times and enjoyed the service, quality of the food, and price point. Today I decided to branch out from my usual and ordered the Bryant breakfast. It's basically what I already order, with a side of potatoes. While understanding that today is busy and a holiday, the potatoes I received were partially undercooked, and I was unaware that the bread that comes with this meal is not Macrina. It was more like your average diner toast. The service was okay, I could tell there was some stress from the volume of people dining at the moment, however, 2 different people asked me if I was done eating, when I still had 1/2 of the food on my plate. I am not sure if this was because I was 1 person sitting in a booth, but I didn't notice anyone waiting to sit down. More offerings of 2 person tables should be available, rather than every table being 4+ people. This made me feel pressured to eat faster while I was sitting there trying to enjoy my meal and some light reading. I was there for less than 1 hour. I will continue coming here on a regular basis because i love the food, but didn't really like how I was treated this time around. P.S their sausage is my absolute favorite. Hardly greasy and full of flavor. Highly recommend!

My friends took us here after the Dawg Dash last weekend and I'd love to go back again soon! We had a pretty large group but we were able to sit at an outside table with no wait. I love an all-day breakfast cafe. I ordered the smoked salmon benedict and subbed the english muffin for Macrina sourdough bread. It was so tasty, the eggs were poached perfectly, great hollandaise sauce, and the sourdough bread was the cherry on top. One person in our group got the French toast and it looked so good. I also love that they have choose-your-own hot sauce shelves with hundreds of options!

Almost passed up this place but am sure glad I didn't. The corned beef hash was so good I had to stop after one bite and take a picture because I knew I was going to write a review. Friendly staff! Which is always a plus and amazing art around that's available for purchase. Really enjoyed my time here and will definitely be back to try some different menu items.

The crab cake Benedict is one of the best breakfast items that I have had in my life. I would go out of my way to have brunch here again. My daughter loved her French toast. The coffee is probably the one weak spot here

I was giving this place a last and final chance. The other times have been meh, or hit and miss good...? This visit was a Monday morning with a fairly packed house. The stars are for the waitstaff and host. Great service, hands down. Otherwise this would have no stars. Guys, my Eggs Benedict was something I was dreaming about, and after reading many reviews I thought this was going to be THE place. I got the classic Benny. The presentation was ok, not a lot of sauce. Then the first bite, um, how to describe... it was thick, and really yellow, but not Hollandaise. It was making my stomach turn a bit, the hubs tasted it and said this is just yellow mayonnaise. Suffice it to say I did not eat my food. The home fried potatoes were russet skin on and possibly deep fried? No seasoning, no onions or peppers. Just dirt flavor dehydrated potatoes. No thanks. At any rate, I clearly didn't eat a fraction on my plate and won't be back. Sad.

**this review is on the bakery only*** We come to this area weekly but this is my first time being there and I thought it was ok. They seem to always be busy every time we passed by but maybe that's just for the main food. We got the following things to try: - fritter ---no flavor, and lack the texture of a fritter -Chocolate bar - decent -muffin - decent - chocolate chip cookies - pretty good, I like the texture, it was medium between soft and hard. - gingerbread cookies - this was very very very soft that it broke just touching it. I do like the flavor of this one though. Has almost a sweet and salty flavor. - sugar cookies - this cookie was also pretty good. It has a nice crunch and the flavor is there. Overall, it was fine, not my cup of tea but it was good to try.

Perhaps I'm a bit jaded because Sunflour is so close to my house, buuuuttttt I've gone here so many times and it's SO consistent that I think it's just that good. Breakfasts? Super solid, Benedict's are always a sinful draw but the Spanish inspired breakfast dishes always slap! Lunch you ask? Sandwiches are on time, and the fries are good but y'all know the tator tots are really what ya want! Dinner is your thing? Check the specials board as the thoughtful chefs always have something cooking that will sure to be delicious! Just need a cocktail or a beer? Yeah they got that too, cause sometimes you just need a Spicy Bloody Mary to ease into the day, or the afternoon, or the evening? U know! Be nice and eat good food friends!

This place was recommended by a friend. I was very excited to dine in and eat my first meal of the day. I walked in and immediately found a seat and waited to be greeted with a menu. After the waitress dropped the menu and let me know she would be back momentarily, another party or 2 had been seated. At this point I was ready to order and order a beverage. Waitress had attended the other parties and the current parties that were there before. Took drink orders and food orders and I just sat there as if I didn't exist. After waiting for over 10 minutes I decided to leave. Definitely won't be back and really hope this establishment works on this issue.

They are not closed! Thankfully! There's a story there but what you need to know if that they are not closed! We've been going here for years. Best pancakes and breakfast burritos. Best staff. Old neighborhood Seattle spot. Tons of food options and they are all so good.

I've been twice. Both times very helpful and friendly staff. Good portion sizes and reasonably priced. Will definitely go again.

Unfortunately we waited almost 2 hours today and our food never arrived. We asked our waiter about 3 times where our food was and he had no explanation. He stated that there was a new team in the kitchen and things were terribly slow. We never ate as we couldn't wait 3 hours for avocado toast. Disappointing.

I AM SO SAD, they have permanently closed! This was my go to place for the best dinners and yummiest breakfasts. I will miss all the staff, the neighborhood vibe and of course the food!!! Bryant Corner Cafe, you will be missed.

I went alone on Father's Day. I said I was alone and the host asked me several times "alone?" Yes, alone. My dad is dead, but we used to get breakfast every Father's Day. Sue me. She then didn't give me a number or a beeper like everyone else had. After I realized that she had no intention of actually ever seating me, I let her know I was leaving and she said "Alright, have a great day." Cool. Never going back.

Last time I visited this site was two decades ago, but only to buy pastries and never dined onsite. I decided to give it a try on a sunny Sunday morning (1/9/22) and I was pleasantly surprised. It was nice to revisit Bryant uphill from my former Ravenna neighborhood. Bonus was a beautiful view of the snow capped Olympic Mountains from the cafe and bakery site. I was able to find adjacent street parking and beat the brunch crowd showing up around 9am. From the get go, C19 vaccination status is checked for dine in. This is not needed for takeout or if dining at any of the exterior perimeter seating. There is a wide variety of indoor seating available, whether a two top for a solo diner like me, booths, or tables for larger groups. Immediately to the right upon entering, the pastry case remains and was mostly full with an assortment of baked goods. What stood out also while seated onsite was the very welcoming, friendly wait staff and was served an expedient, piping hot breakfast. My mocha was spot on and the Joe's Scramble with breakfast potatoes and toast was very generous. The bread was thick cut and you get actual two full slices with two foiled wrapped butter pats, not the thin single portion sliced on the diagonal most places serve. I also enjoyed the raspberry jam available at my table. For me, this entree selection was essentially the equivalent of two meals and the takeout portion remained tasty when reheated. Sometimes one needs to not chase the latest and greatest, but revisit a well established, indie neighborhood joint. I was pleasantly surprised from service to the quality mocha and breakfast entree. Try adding it to your breakfast or brunch rotation. They also serve lunch and dinner too!

Absolutely lovely breakfast place. Fast service, outdoor seating, home made hollandaise sauce. Ambiance is very casual, lots of patrons- meaning good food.

I want to like this place, but the service and food can't handle a crowd. Definitely a neighborhood thing, and I support that, but it's still a business, and a mediocre one at that. Meh food, slow service.

We visited in a sunny Saturday morning and the place was packed. There is a good flow with indoor and outdoor space here. We indulged in bloody Mary's, because....it was Saturday. I always enjoy starting the weekend off right!! Our group ordered a variety of options. My omelette was fluffy, good portions and very filling. I'd love to come back and try other options. There is a baking counter in the front, with loads of great pastry options. We had a few to-go, very delicious!!

We came here on a Friday morning just after they opened. We were seated right away and there was hardly anyone there. However, the restaurant was full an hour later. It's a great, kid friendly spot. The staff were all so wonderful and really kind and accommodating to my kids. The food is pretty standard American breakfast food: warm, filling, and delicious. I had the chicken sausage scramble and a latte -- both were great.

The breakfast was phenomenal. I was with a group of 6 and we ordered an assortment of pancakes, chicken waffles, french toasts, and sunflower breakfasts. Everything was absolutely delicious. Additionally, all the servers were extremely nice and cool and the chef started dishing out free supersized pancakes. Finally, it was a wonderful setting--there was many people and it was lively. 10/10 no complaints, if you want a yummy breakfast come here.

I had French toast & sausage. The French toast was good but the sausage was not. I was disappointed by some of the staff's attire and behavior. A male waiter was wearing a T-shirt that wasn't tucked in and a baseball cap. The young woman who took of me when I paid for my $25.00 bill, couldn't make the effort to smile or say "Thank You". I felt like my dog would have gotten more consideration. D.

Wow, what a bummer. I was a big fan of Bryant Corner before the ownership change. Me and my partner would drive from Ballard regularly--for a while I think we went every weekend! When it reopened we were so excited to go back! But so far, each time has been a disappointment with today being the worst. During other recent visits, we noticed that the food was a lot blander and coming to us cold, but figured these were issues that would be worked out with time under the new ownership. Today when we showed up there were a lot of people waiting but we were not deterred--one thing I always loved about Bryant Corner is that even when it was crowded, it always seemed that you could get a seat without too much of a wait. So we got on the list and were told the wait would be around 20 minutes--ok, fine. At around 30 minutes, a woman came outside (manager? owner? I have no idea) and told us all that the wait would actually be an hour or more, even for those of us who had been waiting. Her tone was really odd--I imagine she was just stressed out but it came off as very condescending and not particularly apologetic. In a situation like this, you'd think they'd offer everyone like a cup of coffee or something, but no, the vibe was very much "Please leave." So we did, and went a few blocks away to the Varsity where there was literally no wait. Is the food as good? No, but I am more likely to return to the Varsity than throw a good chunk of morning away on Bryant Corner again. If the owners or managers of Bryant Corner are reading: whatever changes you introduced are not working, please go back to the old ways!

well the pictures are good but i don't know about all that galbadegook period my stuff aint come out to my table that way but it was alright by me i guess but i aint no judge of food but if i were to rate this place of provisions comma id say that the food was slightly less than epic comma but only slightly period ambiance question mark i dont know what it means period service did what they say they do and serve hashtag rad service end post period AFTER THINKING ABOUT IT FOR A BIT COMMA EYED SAY THIS SPOT IS JAM ON EXCLAMATION MARK

I had a great breakfast here. The Swedish pancakes were excellent and everyone enjoyed their meal. If your wandering around the area a solid bet for a lunch breakfast spot.

We met up here for Sunday brunch with friends. We sat outside, and it was super sunny and nice out! Our friends got their before us and got a table, so we did not wait, not sure if they had to wait, we arrived around 10:30 AM. We ordered: - CA burrito with bacon - crab cake benny - biscuits and gravy - corned beef hash - side of tater tots Our friend Paul mentioned the tots were delish here, so of course we ordered a side of it! They were pretty good. I got the crab cake benny and I thought it was pretty good as well. I was not overly impressed with their breakfast potatoes, the tots were def better IMO. Service was good, waiter split our bill before we even started ordering, which was nice of him! Overall, good brunch experience!

One of the best breakfast spots around. The traditional eggs benedict is great. New staff, but they are getting the hang of things. Be patient.

I know I can say the breakfast here was totally awesome. I would definitely recommend this place and come back next time I come to seattle.

Came here for a quick lunch. Was told it would be a 20-30 minute wait to get food, which would have been totally fine. We ended up waiting at least an hour and fifteen to get our food, which was not worth it. The sandwich had no flavor and fries were blackened. While the waitress was sweet, no staff checked on us or updated us on how long the food was going to take. Other tables asked for an ETA on food, and were given a patronizing response of "Well I told you it would be a long wait." 20 minutes and more than an hour are quite different. Not worth going until service and (under?)staffing issues are fixed.

Good food! Staff was okay! Good neighborhood eatery! Only street parking no parking lot.

Most likely the worst dining experience I have ever had. I will not be returning because I wasn't even able to try the food after waiting upwards of 2 hours for food that never came. It took more than 30 minutes to receive coffee and orange juice, and an HOUR AND A HALF for only half of our table to receive their food, which was of really poor quality. The other half (including me) did not receive their food at all after waiting for more than TWO HOURS. At that point our entire table went to the counter to which the staff told us we were good to go. This is the first review I have ever felt the need to write and hope management/ownership is able to take the criticism to make necessary changes.

I hadn't been to this neighborhood joint in years when a craving for a club sandwich at dinner time found my wife and daughter and me enjoying a solid meal. The cocktails were fine, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere is definitely casual neighborhood cafe. This morning I returned for breakfast and found a very mixed bag. Again, the service was great, the coffee very drinkable (odd that this is often not the case in a Seattle restaurant), and the eggs Benedict was well poached (that good runny yolk) and the hollandaise had a nice citrus bite. But, the potatoes. Yikes. They deep fry seasoned potato chunks and it just doesn't work. The consistency was all over the place. Some were way over cooked, others not quite cooked enough. The outsides were often tough and the overall effect was dry. It's a shame because this starchy side detracted from the meal. Now, potatoes are surprisingly hard to get right and peoples' tastes vary, but these just didn't work for me. Will I return? Absolutely! Will I get some alternative to the potatoes next time? Yep. To the owners and staff, you're a delight and I enjoy your food overall, but take an objective look at the breakfast potatoes; they could be so much better.

We always enjoy a meal at Bryant's! Perfect brunch spot, accommodations for large groups available, restrooms, and parking lot. Bonus-they even have a bakery that makes their baked good in house! So delicious. Keep in mind, on weekend mornings this place gets pretty packed! *Seasonal margaritas also very delicious ;)

Amazing food, friendly staff, great coffee. We loved this little local corner cafe. Will definitely return! The Migas and french toast were so delicious!

So glad they're back!! Went over for breakfast yesterday and service was super speedy (seriously, I had my food in hardly 5 minutes of ordering, and coffee even sooner!), everyone was delightful, and the food was just as good as it always was! Looking forward to many more sunny mornings sitting outside and reading over a delicious breakfast!

THIS PLACE IS STILL OPEN! Another owner has re-opened the place and they kept the whole staff etc! We are excited to continue our Christmas Eve tradition of burgers at the Bryant ;)

Pitchers. Of. Mimosas. Food and coffee are all great, and the service was very friendly! Super happy with the experience