The Wayland Mill

sandwich is interesting. the bread is clearly high quality and super fluffy, the tamago has a soft tofu-like texture and is light in flavor.. but then the sauce (is it horseradish? mustard?) is so overpowering and strong that it ruins my enjoyment of it. I think a spread/sauce is good for the sandwich but not this.... also not really worth the price might come back for baked goods because the bread was good.

We’ve been waiting for this place to be ready for months and are so excited their doors are finally open! So of course we had to try everything in their pastry case: coffee cake, hojicha canele, ginger scallion bacon scone, neri goma cookie, and the peanut butter pie! Sudachi pie came home with us for later consumption but I’m sure it’ll be delicious too! Couldn’t choose a favorite, they’re all so delicious and well constructed. Guess I’m just going to have to go back and taste them all again! They’re currently serving Camber coffee + tea drinks and pastries Wed-Sat and will be adding breakfast lunch and dinner in the coming weeks. Beautiful space with lots of seating both indoors and outdoors!

So excited they're finally opening! As a Burke bike commuter, I've been waiting patiently for this spot to open and was so psyched to see it was going to be a yoshoku place. Really tasty! My husband and I got a little bit of everything and really enjoyed the scone, the Canadian bacon, omlete and the goma cookie. As a sport cyclist and a bike commuter, I hope they really leverage that beautiful location. Cyclists love a pasty and a coffee and hopefully Wayland Mill can out up some sandwich boards near the trail.

The biscuits and miso chashu gravy was delicious. I'm a big fan of B&G in general and thought this version was delightful. The drip coffee is fantastic. I love it when black coffee doesn't need anything else.

Great new spot by Yasu Saito. Pastries are predictably delicious. Also grabbed a bag of Hōjicha (Smoked Matcha) to take home. The space itself is really well done and attached to a courtyard with water views right around the corner. Can’t wait to see what they cook up for the summer. A must visit.

Stopped by after my run because I saw the open sign. The service was very nice and patient. Cookie was one of the best I’ve ever had. Coffee was good. Interior has a warm cozy atmosphere to it.

Gorgeous cafe along the Burke Gilman. Plenty of bike parking. The iced americano and coffee cake were perfect on a summer day.

Wow! We went here to sample some pastries last weekend and every item we tried (all five of them!) were delicious. That has rarely happened at a bakery, but they nailed them all perfectly. I didn't think I liked a canelé before this but it turns out I've never had one that was cooked correctly. I can not wait to go back! Warning: get there early or you'll end up in a line. But it's worth the wait if you do.

Love this spot! Delicious food, pastries, and drinks! Indoor and plenty of outdoor seating which is perfect for babies, strollers and pups! Parking was easy to find. We parked on the street. We ordered at the register and they gave us a number and brought the food out to us We got the Japanese set with the egg, toast, and mushrooms/ham and it was delicious! Matcha was on point and the canelle and special banana cake was so good! 10/10 will be back again!

A new restaurant with a modern vibe mixing American and Japanese influences. The service was good (actually, when we visited there were more employees than customers, but I'm sure that will change in time). The ginger scallion scone (with pepper and bacon) was delightful - I'll be going back for more. The Japanese-American breakfast was an interesting experiment, but it didn't wow me -- the egg/omelette is done in traditional Japanese style - full of air, wonderfully presented, and lacking in both texture and flavor. The shiitake mushrooms were all about soy sauce -- too salty, and too much soy -- the mushroom flavor was drowned out. This is a new place -- I'm sure that they'll work out the kinks, and modify the offerings based on what sells or inspires. For now, consider it a work in progress. Located near Dunn Lumber, it's an odd place for a restaurant -- with very limited parking - and more at a distance of a block or two. I wish them well - it's an interesting concept -- for now, we'll have to see how it turns out. All that said, it's definitely worth a trip for the ginger scallion scones!

What a unique place! It's like Japanese fusion in a coffee house. There were so many unique offerings on the menu that we went wild ordering above and beyond what we should have eaten and didn't regret it for one second. My friend had to come here because she saw someone reviewing this place on Instagram saying to get the scallion scone and put the egg dish and meat dish in it to make a breakfast sandwich. I have to say, it was a killer breakfast sandwich! Small but mighty! But it was lukewarm. Like temperature wise, it wasn't hot enough. I tried the biscuit with miso gravy. Really interesting flavor, it came lukewarm. I would have enjoyed it better hotter. Not huge on the protien in that meal, I needed more protein to hold down the three deserts I had. That's my mistake. The peanut butter pie... YES. It had some Japanese ingredient in it that I thought would throw me off but I couldn't taste it, perhaps it added to the richness of the flavor. It definitely didn't trip up the delicious flavor. Key lime pie.... UMMMM here I was searching bakeries for the best key lime pie and it was HERE! Also there's this chocolate chip cookie with sesame seeds on it- it was HEAVENLY!!!!! We guessed there might be a little tahini in it. My decaf Americano was forgotten and when it came to the table, I think it was caffeinated. Either that ie it was the sugar high bc I was flying high after this meal. All in all I'd like more protein opinions here and I'd like a name that was more Japanese bc for the life of me I can't remember this average name when I tell people about this unique place they should try. Five stars for uniqueness and for the Japanese flair, three stars for forgetting the coffee, it being caffeinated, and the food not being hot. Five stars for the desserts and the free parking. Try this place everyone, there's nothing like it. Cute plates, how can you wash melamine in an industrial dishwasher? Doesn't it get too hot? You don't have to answer that.

My friend and I went to check out Wayland Mill. I was wondering what is it like since I passed by while on a run. The inside is spacious and it has a nice calm ambiance. Coffee was good but key lime pie was just ok. They say sudachi is the next big thing but I thought adding it to key lime pie didn't really change anything. The sugared ooba/shiso was intriguing though. Service was great! My friend got the omelette but just that by itself seemed a little sad -- technically it's a slab of tamagoyaki. Looking forward to what other items they're planning!

I'm so excited about this new cafe right off the Burke Gillman trail in Wallingford! Don't let the unique menu items scare you off. The menu is truly as thoughtfully crafted as the interior aesthetics. Simple, unique, and natural. You can tell from a glance behind the counter that this place takes coffee seriously. There are plenty of seating options both inside and outside and tons of runners taking their morning coffee to go to enjoy on the trail. The latte with house made Madagascar Bourbon vanilla syrup was exceptional. Best latte I've had in a long time. The miso soup was yummy - sort of what you'd expect with a little extra pizzaz I can't quite put my finger on. The pastries look amazing and the service was so warm and welcoming. I'll be back to try more food items. Happy to support this small business that brings a new culinary experience to the Seattle area.

I made a spontaneous late afternoon visit back on 6/7/25. Even lucked out with an angled, shaded parking spot! Northlake sure is evolving and this new development, Northlake Commons is a prime example. It has historical significance as a former mill location and adjacent to Dunn Lumber. The Wayland Mill is its first tenant and well situated to UW Seattle campus, Gasworks Park, UDistrict/Wallingford/Fremont neighborhoods via the Burke Gilman Trail. Pretty much business ventures Yasuaki Saito is involved in are successful, examples include The London Plane (sadly closed), Post Alley Pizza, Saint Bread, Tivoli, and now The Wayland Mill. Of course as expected, there was a line as I approached the entrance. There's both outdoor courtyard seating and indoor seating available onsite. I really enjoyed the interior with various focal points and abundant natural light. Yasuaki Saito was at the front counter during my visit. But because it was late in the day, the pastry case was wiped out, except for two Neri Goma cookies. I decided to try one and have a refreshing iced Yuzu Palmer. Both were excellent. I need to return and try more of the pastry case specialties (collaboration with Chef Ellary), as well as, other intriguing menu items and linger awhile. I definitely enjoyed my 45 minutes onsite. Be sure to checkout The Wayland Mill while in the Northlake area!

This place is a total hidden gem! The menu is really unique and lovely. The Hojicha and the tamago omelette were delicious. The service was very friendly and good. The ambiance was really modern and refined and they have a large patio that's covered and shaded too. Will definitely be back!

Matcha was a complete miss. All I could taste was the almond milk. They use mizuba matcha btw

I didn't know what to expect walking into Wayland Mill--just that it was new, and the phrase "yoshoku Americana bistro" sounded intriguing. But from the moment I stepped inside, I knew this place would get really popular. Even during soft opening, they are selling out way early! The design is absolutely stunning. It's the kind of space that makes you slow down and take it all in: warm wood finishes, soft lighting, vintage style plateware that feels like someone picked each piece with care. It's cozy and modern at the same time, and you can tell the people behind it thought through every detail. For food, it's familiar in some ways (like a japanese egg omelet or miso soup or key lime pie), but with just the right twists to make it feel fresh and exciting. I think most of the flavors I've had there were interestingly unique in their execution, which adds to the whole experience! Staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, I can't wait to see more from them.

Came to Wayland Mill for brunch the other day since the Saint Bread line was moving a little slowly for us. Super glad we came! They have some outdoor seating and a decent amount inside like enough that makes me feel like maybe they'll do dinner service or something at some point. They def don't have a ton of your typical breakfast options, but I really enjoyed it! I got rice, the teriyaki glazed ham, and shiitake mushrooms and my partner got the breakfast sandwich. The sandwich is enormous and really good! The egg in particular was super soft and silky. Both the ham and mushrooms were also really nice additions to my rice but I'd say the mushrooms were totally the standout item. They were super flavorful and were so good with some bites of rice. My partner also got the canele which he loved!

Fantastic. You will not be disappointed. I've been a couple times now (once opening weekend and another for a cheesesteak pop-up) and the quality of ingredients and ambience are top tier. They did a great job with the interiors and Yasu (owner) is always so friendly. Don't miss the peanut butter shoyu icebox pie.

Bought each of their baked items especially chilled pies. Got a banana cake special today, too. Sat and enjoyed the biscuits & gravy and Canadian bacon. Their coffee is awesome too