Tilikum Place Cafe

"This quiet Belltown breakfast institution is known for powdered sugar-dusted dutch babies. And while these puffy pancakes are nice to look at, it’s the other stuff that makes a trip here worth it. Like their thick-cut bacon, smoked salmon eggs benedict on top of potato waffles, and hot baked egg skillets with gruyere and green apples. Be sure to secure a reservation, because when the doors open at 10am—weekend or not—the small dining room fills up fast." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente

"Despite its proximity to Seattle Center and the Space Needle, this wildly popular cafe is no tourist trap, but rather a local favorite — making reservations for brunch a requirement. It’s an old-school place best known for its Dutch babies, which are like pancakes crossed with Yorkshire puddings. You can get sweet or savory toppings on them, or else opt for a classic preparation with just syrup, lemon, and powdered sugar." - Meg van Huygen

"Cedars is a tiny fast-casual spot that has Indian and Mediterranean food on one menu. It’s not much on the inside, but the fact that you can have falafel and samosas at the same time totally makes up for it. Get the butter chicken." - aimee rizzo

"This is an old-school spot — if there aren’t literal white tablecloths, it sure feels that way — and it specializes in an old-school delicacy: the Dutch baby. It’s not quite a pancake, it’s not quite a Yorkshire pudding, but it’s eggy and thick and the perfect mid-morning food. Be advised, the dining room is small here, and reservations are recommended." - Jade Yamazaki Stewart, Sophie Grossman, Eater Staff

"This classic European-influenced brunch spot near the Space Needle has one definitive star: the Dutch baby pancake, whose cast iron-baked goodness has earned fame, far and wide. After a short holiday break, it will reopen for to-go orders just before New Year’s, with daily menus posted on Instagram." - Gabe Guarente