Voula's Offshore Cafe

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Voula's Offshore Cafe

Restaurant · University District

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658 NE Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98105

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Hearty American & Greek diner with huge portions & friendly service  

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The Best Restaurants in Seattle’s University District | Eater Seattle

"An old-school daytime diner, Voula’s Offshore Cafe spent the first half of its 40 years in business as an iykyk neighborhood hub, and the next half as a nationally famous destination, thanks to being featured on the first season of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Regardless of the wax and wane of TV hype, Voula’s is still steadily serving unfussy but carefully prepared classics, like benedicts with sliced house-smoked pork, omelets with house-smoked salmon, and some of the best hash browns in the city." - Mark DeJoy

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Andrew Chung

Google
A homey Mom and Pop cafe with a warm and inviting staff. The breakfast was good with a huge serving of hash browns. A good and imaginative selection of breakfast and lunch items. The Eggs Benedict was not as good as I have had and how you feel about it will probably depend if you like smoked pork belly vs ham. But the menu is large enough for you to find something that you will like.

Jasmine Cha

Google
When I tell you that this was one of the best brunches I've ever had, I'm not exaggerating. My best friend went to UW and has been raving about Voula for YEARS. When I finally visited Seattle, this was the first place we added to the list and it did not disappoint. We ordered the pinata benedict and the Greek hobo and both were so unique and tasted phenomenal. As a potato lover, I couldn't believe the size of the hashbrowns. It was bigger than my face!! I was so stuffed after and with their low prices, it felt like such a steal. Also, the service was so unbelievably friendly. I ordered coffee and I must have had 4 refills because of how attentive they are. Voula's had such a mom and pop feel and made you feel so cozy. It seemed so many who were dining around us were regulars. I still think about this food and I cannot recommend Voula's enough!

Jesse Hernandez

Google
Typical Cafe food but very unique atmosphere, definitely has a nostalgic feel. And what can I say those pancakes never disappoint! Also portions are yuuuuuge!

Timur Meleshuk

Google
I tried the Chinese pancake and the chocolate chip pancake. I enjoyed the strawberry milkshake, tasted authentic and thy give you a full cup plus some extra. The pancake batter is tasty. Food is very filling, especially for the price. Very popular place, hard to get a big group in, group has to be split up to different tables.

Billy Xia

Google
Your good ol’ American diner with a Greek flair. Everything came with hash browns and toasts. Ordered the smoked salmon scrambled eggs and it was delicious. Unlimited refills of your coffee. The portions were huge so I had to pack 1/3 of the dish. Service was basic but super efficient.

Richard Dormer

Google
So very good. You can't go wrong with anything. Bring your appetite.

Michael Muster

Google
Stopped in during a bike ride and…we met Voula! Service was excellent and the food was out quick and made to perfection. Great example of a classic diner if that’s what you’re looking for.

AnyIdea

Google
Great food. Savory down to the last bite. Big portions. The staff is super friendly and the service is pretty quick. Definitely stop by if you appreciate the american diner experience. Great for breakfast, brunch and sandwiches too!

Shelby W.

Yelp
The Greek Hobo is amazing (add cheddar cheese)! The staff is also so kind as are the patrons.

Carolyn M.

Yelp
There is no better place for breakfast. Excellent food, excellent service and a true diner feel. This is Seattle at its best
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Justin S.

Yelp
It was okay. The food is basically Dennys (quality, options, similarity in dishes and recipes, etc...). The service was slow for me, and my server kept forgetting to bring me water - I finally got water about half way through my meal. I never got a coffee refill, but was offered when she dropped the check. I don't blame the human of course - maybe it was just an off day for her or the business. The taste of the food wasn't anything to die for and definitely didn't equate to the price I paid. I think the reason why this place may receive one more star than a typical dennys or ihop is that it's locally owned (I assume, although corporations are now buying locally owned shops and pretending to be locally owned under the radar). This place just seems like a local watering hole and maybe holds nostalgic meaning for the locals who rave about it. It's really just an average breakfast cafe with a basic American menu, average service, pricey dishes, and located near the water and under a bridge....... The view is very Seattle.... I won't go back, but I'm glad I scratched it off my list and gave it a try.
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Lizzy L.

Yelp
Standard diner setting with massive portions and friendly service. I got the piñata Benedict while my husband got the Hobo. The food came out pretty quickly and although the hollandaise sauce and eggs were good along with the meat, the hash browns tasted watery with no flavor... coffee was also pretty watered down. Overall not a bad place to hang out. Servers were super nice but the food was where I am docking points
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David F.

Yelp
I had breakfast here several years ago and had forgotten how to get here. Happily, I was able to find them this morning and ordered Billy's biscuits along with a side of bacon. Perfection. The gravy was nice and thick. The biscuits were soft and eggs cooked just right with some cheese on top along with hashbrowns. Will come back. Service with a smile from Alicia E and short wait for food. Ambience is typical diner-type experience. No thrills, just good food.
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Isabella C.

Yelp
Ordered from this cafe since our first choice didn't work out and i'm glad we did! This was our first time trying a greek cafe and I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the salmon worked nicely with the eggs (though I didn't expect it would be scrambled together) and wasn't fishy at all. My friends thought their omelettes were great. I didn't love how the pork in the benedict was sliced (texture similar to turkey) but it was fine, and the sauce was delicious. My only complaint is that the hash browns were unseasoned, and didn't even have salt or pepper, so some sort of sauce/condiment is definitely necessary. Overall, the food is a great price for the huge portions and I would definitely come back! Note: we ordered for takeout and the wait was around 10 minutes, which is really fast!
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Wes N.

Yelp
Classic diner. Friendly service good coffee and standard diner foods. A great place to stop by on a weekday morning.
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Carol C.

Yelp
This was my second trip in less than two weeks, so I could get the Freagy Greegy. The good and the bad: Once I find something I like about a place, that ends up being my go to dish. In this case, it's the Freagy Greegy omelette that comes with Greek sausage, red onions, spinach and feta. The bad would be the resistance of veering from my favorite dish to try something else on the menu (eg, Ragin' Cajun B&G, Piñata Benedict, Smokey the Salmon w/ light cream cheese - thanks Quinn!) and finding out they are equally delicious. My husband got The Oddinator with BBQ sauce on the side, which is smoked pork, mushrooms, green onion and swiss cheese. It was tasty and came with generous amounts of shrooms. I generally prefer a scramble over an omelette, as I like everything mixed together. However, Voula's has changed my mind about the omelette. The egg is a thin, smooth layer that is evenly cooked and wrapped nicely around all the filling. Thank you fellow Yelper, Marie B. for the first introduction to Voula's and the Freagy Greegy. This place reminds me of the old Stoneway Cafe from back in the day. Delicious food with quick and friendly service. Voula's serves decaf coffee in a different mug - brilliant! Don't be discouraged by the wait outside, it goes fast and worth it for the delicious food!
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Trinity M.

Yelp
Always a good meal at Voula's. U district hangover staple with huge portions and the best vibes. Came on a Sunday morning with the boyfriend. I got the field of greens scramble with sour dough toast and my boyfriend got the special of the day "The Big Juan" and a side of buttermilk pancakes. Great service, good food. Total with tip came to $69 but we got 4 meals out of this! Could barely finish our plates and took home a plate of leftovers each. Featured on diners drive ins and dives, you won't be disappointed. Lots of free parking around the place but be sure to make it here before 10am or else the wait gets super long.
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Kim R.

Yelp
Whenever we go out of town we like to find a Triple D (Diners, Drive-ins and Dives) restaurant to try out. We visited Seattle this week and found Voulas. It was conveniently super close to our hotel. We ate there twice in the 3.5 days we were there. We all got breakfast both times. (I'm sure lunch is good too). The portions are generous! The side of bacon was scrumptious. The pancakes fluffy. The hash browns crispy. The fresh squeezed OJ delicious!! Try it out if you're in town.
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Kerwina S.

Yelp
It was just okay. We went at 8am on a Thursday so it wasn't too crazy. Parking was easy for us but I can see how it can be difficult at a busier time with the small parking lot. I had the mushroom & Swiss omelette, it was very cheesy and a big portion. Unfortunately, the cheese overpowered the taste. It wasn't anything special. Our table also ordered grilled cheese, chocolate chip pancake, and Hobo. Every one seemed to enjoy their food. Service was pretty good. The waitress was attentive and got us everything we needed. The ambiance was a typical breakfast diner but chill vibes.
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Josh C.

Yelp
Guy Fieri famously doesn't like eggs because he has trauma from a rotten egg when he was little... so imagine my surprise to see an Eggs Benedict at the top of the "Guy Fieri's Favorites" section of the menu. Logically, I thought these eggs must be something else if Guy Fieri likes the dish and boy did I think right! This dish alone is why I can confidently say Voula's is my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Seattle. The eggs are perfect, the meat is bursting with the flavor, and the biscuit has a perfect amount of crisp even under a liquid yolk. I've been to the restaurant 5 times now and each time I expect to try something new but I have now ordered the Piñata Benedict 5 times. And I like to try new things. Luckily, this review is not just based off one dish because I tried some of my family's food and it was just as good. TLDR: Great ambiance, great service, great portions, great Piñata Benedict, long wait but thats the price you pay.
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Ava K.

Yelp
Can never go wrong with a big breakfast from Voula's. Portions are large so get ready to leave stuffed. We love their 3-egg omelettes and salsa (+ always ask for extra salsa on the side for whatever we take home). We love to get a single "table pancake" and their standard buttermilk always fits the bill. The staff is so nice and helpful too, we always have a great experience here!
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Molly S.

Yelp
We came to Voula's after dropping someone off at UW Medical Center early in the morning. We were very thankful to find somewhere so close to the hospital that had such a great expansive menu. The food is typical diner food nothing insanely special, but it was definitely still yummy! I ordered the grilled cheese at 8 in the morning and thankfully they have their full menu at all hours. I also had a chocolate chip pancake (I know, weird combo) and it was one of the best I have had. The pancake was perfectly cooked and the chocolate chips were small and spread evenly which made for the perfect pancake to chocolate ratio. Our table also ordered a mushroom and Swiss omelette and the hobo which were pretty good, however they needed a generous amount of ketchup due to lack of seasoning. The service was great and very attentive to what we needed. Overall I would probably return!

K S.

Yelp
Old dinner vibes, big portions, great food, friendly staff and the place is always packed
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Meralina M.

Yelp
The sizes here are great for the price. The staff is very nice and helpful as well. There is also plenty of parking! However, if you are a UW student this is perfectly in walking distance although you'll have to go back up some stairs. My favorite thing here was the Fries: perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. My friend who joined me is a vegetarian and said she had many option to chose from and was very pleased!
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Adam F.

Yelp
I had Carl's Special, which was decent. Sausage, mushroom and eggs with hash browns. With dish an expansive menu it was overwhelming and difficult to make a choice.i am generally skeptical of any place Guy Fieri has been to. The service was fine, attentive. The ambiance was standard diner. Nothing special about Voula's, but a very fine place to go for a very fine breakfast.

Rosie K.

Yelp
I'm glad this place exists and I hope it continues to do so. There are some people who've obviously been eating there for decades. The atmosphere is homey and service is good. They get stars for that. But if you're going because you enjoy breakfast food and want something made with good ingredients, that are fresh and well prepared, this isn't the place. No one is expecting fancy food from a place like this, but I was hoping for honest, simple, tasty food. Instead, the savory dishes all taste like old, rancid oil. The hash browns are especially bad, old & stale. The pancakes taste like the foam from my couch cushions. It wasn't just "standard diner food" or bland flavors, it was truly bad. Have given it several tries, hoping for better luck with different dishes. But we sadly won't be back.
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David F.

Yelp
I love this diner. I've been here before for breakfast, and the portions were huge. I had a delicious French dip sandwich at lunchtime this time and sat at the bar where you can watch one of the chefs cooking on the grill. Horseradish was tasty, server was friendly and attentive. It was fairly busy but my food came quickly and there was no issue finding seating.
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Brittany D.

Yelp
I got breakfast with a friend and ordered the Naked Hobo with cheddar cheese and tomatoes and sourdough bread. The food looked really good, but I was left wanting a little more from each element. The portions were huge and made the prices more worth it. The sourdough bread was buttered, but I wanted the dough to taste a little more flavorful and have that unique sourdough tang to it. The Naked Hobo itself was decent. The cheese was melted and there was a good amount of ingredients, but I wish the hash browns were a little more crispy. They were good, just a little too soft for my taste. The service was great, though.
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Laura V.

Yelp
I had the Smokey the salmon entree. This was really good. "Three eggs scrambled with our in-house smoked Alaskan King salmon,cream cheese and green onions.Served with hashbrowns and toast." Really delicious. Got this with a blueberry milkshake. came really early and found service was not overwhelmed. Could have had more green onions and salmon in scramble, to enhance the flavors. Next time will get pancakes or "Pacific smoked lox, shallots, tomatoes, capers, fresh dill and cream cheese served with hashbrowns and toast. "Too many delectable selections to choose. Snarky service, this seems to come with this cafe. Enjoyed my breakfast overall.
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Hitoshi N.

Yelp
My favorite food is Denver omelette it so good!!! Every time if I go out somewhere else and nobody beat Voulas Denver omelette except my Daughter
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William H.

Yelp
I heard about this place and had to check it out. I guess it's popular for its breakfast food. There were people waiting outside to get in at 7:30am and it opened at 8am! It wasn't too packed but people kept coming so I'd advise coming early just in case. Inside feels like a regular dinner and it's not too loud. I ordered the blueberry pancakes w/ bacon and sausage. Waitress was nice and food came out fast. Food tasted good and I had a good time there. I'd recommend this place to everyone
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Gary C.

Yelp
The service was great and the Benedict was amazing, honestly this was such a good experience I came back for more the next day.
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Emily C.

Yelp
Before our hike, my friends and I decided to order take out from here since it was one of the few spots open early in the morning and serving hot food. It's a cute diner right off a main road. For pick up orders, they direct you to the side of the window where the parking lot is. I saw on their menu that they had a section for Guy Fieri's choices so we all basically ordered something from there. I got the Hobo which had sausage, mushrooms, onions, eggs, hash browns all mixed together and then topped with melted cheddar cheese. It was definitely a huge portion and I actually wished there was more eggs and sausage but it was still good. Nothing special but a simple mix of a bunch of breakfast favorites. I also got a biscuit on the side that was very fluffy. A nice breakfast spot with good portions and classic diner foods.
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Celina S.

Yelp
Probably more like a 4.5 but rounding up bc why not. We ordered the Freegy Greegy omelette and the original Hobo. Really liked the Greek sausage and feta which was unique, and the hashbrowns were crispy which we felt is actually hard to find... sometimes they're too soggy at breakfast spots. The hobo was fun and glad we ordered it, but I enjoyed the omelette more because it maintains the hashbrown a little better. Don't forget to ask for their green and red salsas on the side!

Jessica J.

Yelp
I go here for the most delicious breakfast. Again the hash browns can not be beat I love them the most in the whole city and east side. The omelets are big and hard to finish they are filled with great combinations. Country gravy is nice. Never let it end.
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Anna C.

Yelp
Voula's is the best-- this place never misses. Hands down my favorite diner in Seattle, and I always take visiting friends and family here. Hearty, delicious breakfast, 10/10
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Jason A.

Yelp
Great Neighborhood Cafe, Breakfast And The Burger's Are Delicious. Always Good Service And Quality Ingredients. The Omelets Are Always Fulfilling And Cooked To Perfection. Definitely One Of My Favorite Cafe's.
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Janie D.

Yelp
Cute Greek/American diner, offering a diverse menu of breakfast and lunch fare, in a homey no-frills ambience. They have been around since the 80's, but were visited by Guy Fieri in the mid 2000's and have remained popular ever since. Prices are low, portions are large, and service is friendly. I am unsure what is Chinese about the "Chinese Pancake", but I was excited to see it on the menu, as I love a runny egg cooked into my pancake. They were happy to make it for me without ham, but the egg was so overcooked that it was hard. The pancake itself was good, albeit a bit dense. My husband enjoyed his Pinata Benedict. The chipotle hollandaise was delicious, and his eggs were perfectly cooked. Our experience was slightly dampened by a medium sized cockroach crawling up the wall next to our table. My husband killed it. I do not think we will come back here.
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James R.

Yelp
Legendary food and super fast service, and a little taste of Greek hospitality and comfort. The portions are a good size, I thought I could only eat half of it but then I decided well it's so good so why not finish it....highly recommend this place as it is a great local spot for students and people going to the nearby hospital. I got the Greek hobo and boy let me tell you, that was really good! The mixture of flavors and textures was spot on, the hand made biscuit as a side was the cherry on top. I'll be back here to try more of there menu, the question you have to ask yourself is simple, are you going to take a stop here too?
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Mariam M.

Yelp
Good service, but not the best food. Was decent, but it didn't taste that fresh. For the price, though, it wasn't bad!!
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Sheri M.

Yelp
This place is a gem. After being sick the last few days, my hunger caught up to me, and I searched for breakfast places nearby. From the moment I walked in the door, the waitress was there. The menu had both traditional and different choices. I chose "Smokey the Salmon," which was 3 scrambled with local smoked salmon , cream cheese, and chives. It came with two helpings of hash browns and toast. Enough food for the most hearty of appetites. Everything was delicious. The coffee was the best and the waitress was so sweet and helpful. The perfect breakfast place.
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AJ L.

Yelp
Hearing that this restaurant had been featured on the infamous Guy Fieri's classic food show, Diners Drive-ins and Dives, had me excited to try it, not gonna to lie. Unfortunately, while certain dishes were solid, their menu felt pretty hit or miss across the board. In particular, while their "Piñata Benedict" was decent, no complaints, their Naked Hobo hash/scramble was ROUGH. Just visually, it was hard to swallow - a mishmash of the faded, flavorless, worst parts (opinion - but for real, did they peel the skin off the tomato before they sliced it?) you can get out of a tomato across a congealed mess of cheese... just... soggy, greasy, and thoroughly unappealing. And the appearance did not belie the taste. Swing and a miss. That said, other things on the menu were good, other things on the menu looked quite good - if you're a really, really big fan of cheese and raw tomatoes, you may even enjoy one of the various "Hobo" scrambles. Lots of other people I know still like the place and swear by it, so YMMV. Just isn't for me.
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Breanna D.

Yelp
12/10, make sure to sit by the kitchen where they're cooking up towers of hash-browns and omelettes. Get there early before 8am because the servers will put a waitlist out for seating. Don't be afraid to order a lot of food bc their pancakes are to die for.
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Marie B.

Yelp
Again, one of those classic long time Seattle spots located under the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge...next door to Northlake Pizza and a stone's throw from Ivar's. I've dined here onsite pre-Covid and onsite, outside, and takeout during the pandemic. Voula's Offshore Cafe is a well loved family run indie that has ginormous, tasty food that even caught the eye of celebrity, culinary personality, Guy Fieri. Another belated Yelp post and photos after several previous visits (12/6/20). Cafe waitstaff that works hard, tip well. Kitchen crew that provides amazing *breakfast* fare (never tried lunch) where entrees easily can be shared or enough for two meals. PreCovid - tried their oj, milkshakes, and breakfast menu items, great culinary ballet watching the folks work the line if you can score a counter seat. Amazing efficiency and execution dealing with the volume of orders without sacrificing quality. Pandemic - currently state restrictions don't allow indoor dining again. Go to the window located on NW side of the building and place your order. Or call ahead. After a brief wait, you'll get your tasty goods hot off the grill, nicely placed in takeout boxes, with utensils, napkins, S&P, and jam. There's outdoor picnic tables available to dig in ASAP, eat in your car, eat at a nearby park, or get your grub to your destination pronto. The usual orders that are highly recommended from me (The Freegy Greegy) and from Alex (The Greek Hobo). Breakfast entrees usually come with abundant hash browns and toast. I'm getting hungry just thinking about this as I wrap up this belated post. If you want substantial breakfast fare with best bang for your buck and don't want fancy tartines, foofy shakshukas, with indifferent hipster service, then Voula's Offshore Cafe is perfect.
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Tani S.

Yelp
I'm so surprised I haven't reviewed this wonderful spot since we've been going there for at least ten years after initially viewing it on the food network. This is one of our favorite restaurants spots for breakfast and is one of a handful of restaurants that we frequent regularly throughout the year. Pre COVID, we would love sitting in front staring at the murals on the wall and watching the action from the grill. When it was a bigger group of us with (anytime family in town we would always stop) the nice wooden tables would be comfortable and our then little guy was distracted by the toy cars. The waitstaff was always super friendly and cheery and those manning the grill. For now because of our youngest (higher risk for COVID due to medical condition), we've been relying on takeout and the food is just as good after the 20 minute drive home. We particularly love the freagy greegy omelette, billy biscuits, and breakfast plate with greek sausages. The hash browns are delectably crisp as well. It helps one start the morning right :) and powers you for a long walk!
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Katie M.

Yelp
A super cute local cafe with a diner feel with parking and a view of the water on a nice day! I got the Greek Hobo as I definitely wanted something with gyro meat and I enjoy trying something new at breakfast places! Had never heard of a hobo before haha, but it was a huge portion w/leftovers to take home and I liked that I could get an English muffin as a side too! The service was really nice and even though there was a short line, we only waited about 10 min on a Saturday afternoon. Solid, no frills kinda breakfast spot!
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Joe P.

Yelp
The blue berry pancakes were excellent! I also got a side of bacon. The wait and service were also excellent. The staff was fast, courteous, and very helpful. We are definitely going back next time we are in the area! The ambiance was great too!

S Z.

Yelp
Service was good, they were busy but still attentive. We had a few different plates and they were generous portions, however the food was a bit greasy and lacked taste (sauces, eggs, etc.,). It was a bit disappointing. The bacon was good though.

Jodie M.

Yelp
We had: the blueberry pancakes (large, fluffy, lots of berries); the Cajun biscuits & gravy (yummy & unique), & the Greek sausage & eggs (sausage similar to gyro meat). No frills service/ambiance, but food we'd come back for & easy parking, no wait early on a Friday morning.
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Jeth C.

Yelp
Large proportions and cheap, but mid food. I went around 11pm when there wasn't a big rush, and my friend got the hash browns, bacon, and chocolate pancakes while I got the bacon cheeseburger and greek sausages. While the food wasn't that bad, it wasn't warm. The sausages came out room temp, as if they were sitting out after being cooked. And the hash browns weren't warm as well. I would be more understanding if there was a big crowd, but going in at 11pm it was pretty empty with only around 6 tables being filled with max three people in a table. Also, I didn't feel like the service was that good. While they refilled our water once or twice, I couldn't get their attention to tell them about the cold food and one of the staff member just talked to another customer for what seemed to be my whole meal. Think I will try again but not for a while.
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Janelle A.

Yelp
I am a total breakfast person and the chicken fried steak and the French toast DIDNOT disappoint! The gravy and good pieces of sausage and it was very tasty and I has it with over easy eggs and it was simply delicious. I also had the hot chocolate and it was made with milk and cream not water! The food came out out fast and hot. Our waitress was really nice and gave good recommendations on food choices for my mom as she didn't know what she wanted. The restaurant building itself isn't the prettiest and inside decor is a typical diner setup. However it was clean .
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Lee A.

Yelp
I was like expecting a bit more. First the staff that we encountered - obviously very annoyed to be working. I was even less impressed with the older guy taking orders at the to go window in the seating area. As for food - servings are very big and prices are average for Seattle. However I wasn't too impressed with anything - especially the fact that they don't even give real maple syrup for French toast! I was expecting a bit more. Service certainly needs to improve. The outdoor seating is nice (and during COVID I will only sit outside) but because of the bridge it's very loud.
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Sherry S.

Yelp
I am in Seattle. I stopped by Voulas Offshore Cafe and of course because of COVID it is pretty empty. I have not yet gotten my food, but I wanted to comment on the acts of kindness of this staff. Four officers from the Seattle Police Department were dining here. The unrest around the Nation has clearly made even dining difficult. The staff here accommodated a private space. The staff laughed and joked with the officers. There was a few brief moments of humanity. It reminded me that even though #BlackLivesMatter and that our focus needs to be on ending racism we can still share our kindness and pure hearts like the staff here at this restaurant. Also if you've never eaten here the FOOD is amazing. COVID--- you can dine inside but it is Togo. They were constantly cleaning. Service was 5 Star
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Gerie V.

Yelp
A solid, comfortable breakfast place next to Northlake Pizza. My method of cutting a hole in the middle for the maple syrup hot tub time machine worked well in the three soft beautiful buttermilk pancakes. The side of bacon was crispy and delish. A nice diversity of people enjoying their morning today. Great service thanks Yeraldy!
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Regina X.

Yelp
Voula's a breath of air with it's efficient service, large portions, and spacious outdoor and indoor seating. It's a homey diner with solid coffee and a reliable brunch selection. Loved the Greek Hobo (feta melts amazingly on generous amounts of sausage, onion, and mushroom). For a heavier and meatier dish, try the Piñata benedict.
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Charles P.

Yelp
Came to Voulas at the recommendation of my cousin who is from Seattle. Knowing nothing about it (haven't seen the episode of Fieri's Triple D yet), it was a pleasant surprise. Tucked away in a very nondescript grey area (then again, most of Seattle is this hue) the U district, under the freeway, I don't think anyone would just "run into" this place. Supposedly a local favorite from a long time back, and now I can imagine lots of tourists (thanks to Guy Fieri), it was surprisingly not crowded when we arrived, during brunch hour. Seated right away, the first thing I noticed was the old school dIner feel. I like traditional grease joints like this- it usually means they've been doing something good for a very long time, and haven't needed or wanted to change anything. Menu was a nice breakfast selection, with the standards- as well as specialties. I ordered from "Guy Fieri's choices", not because I care what he ate, but it looked to be the most interested and appealing of the options. I love Greek food, and I don't get it where I live- and I've never had a breakfast with a Greek twist- so the Greek Hobo it was for me. Basically its hash browns and eggs, mixed with onions, mushrooms, Greek sausage and feta cheese. LOTS of it. It was a hefty sized plate, and sadly I was so full from it, I didn't get to try any of their pie, which they are supposedly known for. The Greek Hobo was good, I enjoyed everything about it, and albeit a bit pricey for breakfast ($14.50), it was huge, and could easily be shared amongst two people. The others I was with has biscuits and gravy (delicious. Is there such thing as bad biscuits and gravy?), and the Smokey the salmon (not that great). Service was busy, but good. Coffee was refilled when need be, and everyone was friendly. I would definitely come back again, and next time, I'll save room for pie.
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Jeff L.

Yelp
Highlights - Fun twist on some classic diner fare - Lots of food compared to what you typically get at Seattle brunch Apparently a Seattle staple, and apparently featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, we came to Voula's one Saturday morning just looking for good brunch. Nothing special, no weird gimmicks, just good wholesome food and a tasty filling brunch. While Voula's provides a light twist on some brunch classics, none of it is gimmicky and it's clear why it's been listed as a Seattle staple and still lives up to the experience. For a brunch of 4, we only needed the Greek Hobo, the Benedict and an order of blueberry pancakes. The portions are huge! A very refreshing change in pace, this place definitely has that Southern Hospitality like feel where you know they're going to take good care of you here. I'm normally one to shy away from omelettes, but their take (the Greek hobo) left a fun twist with gyro meat and a Greek (maybe tzatziki-like?) sauce that added a bit of acidity that kept the whole thing very fun and interesting when you eat it. The benedict was also a very intense, filling experience, different from the more delicate approach most other brunch places take on the dish. Overall, I highly recommend Voula's for that classic diner experience... with a twist! It certainly doesn't disappoint.