Yeobo Cafe and Bar

Restaurant · Capitol Hill

Yeobo Cafe and Bar

Restaurant · Capitol Hill

2332 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112

Highlights

Yeobo, a charming gluten-free café on Capitol Hill, serves delightful made-to-order breakfast sandwiches with a Korean kick and delicious coffee options.

2332 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112 Get directions

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$10–20

@infatuation

"A gluten-free cafe full of breakfast sandwiches on homemade english muffins sounds like an excellent concept. But Yeobo on Capitol Hill falls flat. There are cold sausage middles, boring scramble squares, and bread that’s somehow both gummy and dry. You may even run into an otherwise tasty gochujang mayo-slathered egg sandwich accidentally missing the egg iself. Unfortunately, the good doesn't outweigh the bad here. Those looking for a decent gluten-free morning meal should head northwest up Madison and opt for Cafe Flora instead. Food Rundown The Basic The name says it all. There's nothing special to see here—but add gochu mayo and order this with their breakfast bun instead of the english muffin, and you'll be in better shape. Hot Mama Despite the addition of spicy pork belly, kimchi, provolone, and gochu mayo, the Hot Mama is pretty underwhelming. Just build your own sandwich instead, if you must." - Aimee Rizzo

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@infatuation

"Capitol Hill just got a new Korean-influenced cafe that specializes in breakfast sandwiches. If you don’t like the ones listed on the menu, you can build your own with a choice of bread and various proteins, toppings, and sauces like gochu mayo." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo, gabe guarente

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"A new coffee shop specializing in breakfast sandwiches with a Korean twist and vegan options." - Harry Cheadle

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Jenny Lin

Google

Went on a weekday morning, and oh my goodness the Hot Mama sandwich rocked my socks!!! I subbed kimchi for arugula, and it was the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. It was perfectly savory and filling, wonderfully hot and toasted, and had the right balance of spicy Asian flavor. The fact that this shop exists and serves vegan and gluten-free menu with Korean flavors is a dream come true. The shop wasn't very crowded when I went in, and there were plenty of seating options with free wifi! The space was super cute and cozy. I was able to have a work call in the second room quite easily. Parking was on the street. Bathroom was super clean and cozy and well stocked. 💗 Can't wait to come back!!

Kieryn Wang

Google

Yeobo is my favorite place in Seattle hands down!! Whether you’re gluten free or not, their menu is absolutely delicious. My go to order is the basic breakfast sandwich with bacon and garlic mayo and decaf espresso tonic with lemon curd cold foam. Truly the best. And check out their new evening menu! Think elevated bar bites and amazing drink pairings. Highly recommend their korn dog bites, scotch egg, and cauliflower fried chicken with dry spice. You cannot go wrong ordering anything here. Mars and the team go above and beyond to make your experience special. Please visit and keep this wonderful community space open!

Lani Nacol

Google

I got the match latte special they had with brown sugar and lavender. SO GOOD!!!! I got another one. I also ordered the wakey wakey breakfast sandwich x2. YUM! I definitely questioned the gluten free bread at first, but it ended up being so good and held the sandwich together great! I tried both the roll and English muffin. You can’t go wrong here. They have customizable options if you’re vegan, vegetarian, or simply want something different. I’m lactose intolerant so I appreciate that they has such delicious latte options and foam toppings that are dairy free.

Kristine Tsantilas

Google

Fantastic sandwiches and excellent takeaway options! Everything was flavorful and well-balanced. The ambiance of the space was bright and cozy. Great place for breakfast and brunch. Give this place a try today! For the gluten free crowd - this place is dedicated GF! I hadn't had a fresh English muffin in many years... Made for fantastic sandwiches. :)

Tara Yearout

Google

The space aims for a cozy, living-room vibe, but the seating is more style than function. Most tables are small—fine for two, but awkward for larger parties. The couch and coffee table setup looks inviting but isn’t practical for eating, and the metal barstools are uncomfortable. We ordered two breakfast sandwiches to eat in and two to go. The staff offered to stagger the orders, and while they were super friendly, the service felt disorganized. After waiting over 30 minutes (and watching later-arriving tables get served), we discovered our food had just been sitting out. They refunded the two dine-in sandwiches, which was appreciated, but by then the gluten-free bread was cold and dry, and the cheese had become greasy and sweaty. The coffee was good, but overall, the experience missed the mark. With so much effort clearly put into the space, it’s disappointing the food and service didn’t match. We were hoping for more and won’t be back.

R. P.

Google

Glad we made the trek here this fine morning! The vegan breakfast sandwiches (also 100% gluten free) we're absolutely scrumptious and can't believe the bread was gluten free. The tofu and veggie patty were delicious and I wish we ordered 10 more of each type of sandwich 😜 We met the owner and she said to us, "I'm so excited for you all," and it just set such a buoyant tone for the meal. She and her employee were so friendly and welcoming, which is sadly becoming rare in restaurants in the Seattle area. I'm happy to say that we'll be back soon to try their drinks and other sandwiches.

Kristina King

Google

incredibly lovely people, 100% gluten-free menu, absolutely great flavors 10 out of 10 would return 10,000 times over! Thank you Mars and team!!!! Try the hot mama sandwich. I can't wait to try the musubi next time! Edited to update: the spam musubi is amazing and the new breakfast rolls are even better for a gluten free bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich!!

Roxanne Robles

Google

I LOVE THIS PLACE 💗 Yeobo has such a cozy vibe and everyone that works there is so kind and friendly. As someone with food allergies it's also so great to go to a place where I know everything is safe for me. I got the 'Hot Mama' breakfast sandwich with the breakfast bun and an Americano and everything was delightful. The bun had the right amount of crust and was salted properly! So many people forget that bread needs FLAVOR, but not Yeobo 🎉. The provolone was ooey gooey melted and the pork belly was so yummy 😋. I can't wait to come back for brunch!