If ‘going out for breakfast’ means you’re ready to abandon your usual yogurt-and-granola routine, and you absolutely will not be counting calories before noon, then this list is your morning liberation. Let one pancake become a stack. Coffee become a latte. A side of bacon become the main event. Whether you’ve been intermittent fasting, avoiding gluten, or just want waffles AND French toast on a Wednesday, these spots are perfect when you’re just thinking, fuck it.
North Star Diner
$ | (206) 457-5794 | WEBSITE
We’ve experienced plenty of memorable moments at North Star Diner, that fun space-themed spot in Lynnwood. And only half of those involve staring up at the incredible ceiling display that makes you feel like you’re dining among the stars. Another is watching the super friendly wait staff cheerfully handle the morning rush while still making every customer feel personally welcomed.
We get why they’re so cheerful, because the Caprese omelette here is so generously portioned and packed with fresh ingredients that it commands genuine appreciation. And before you even think about skipping it, yes, you absolutely need to follow-up with the French toast no matter how full you think you are.
Pete’s Eggnest
$ | (206) 784-5348 | WEBSITE
And the award for Restaurant That Sounds Most Like It Was Named By A Dad Who Loves Puns goes to… okay, but seriously Pete’s Eggnest is a great place for a big breakfast. In fact, you can get involved in many of our favourite morning rituals at this cozy spot, like cutting into the perfect bacon on the Florentine Benedict, tucking into the massive Migas Scramble, and sipping on a somewhat pricey coffee in between. This place also makes a mean must-order biscuits and gravy.
And for a restaurant with ‘egg’ in its name, it also has a whole host of vegetarian choices.
Piroshky & Crepes European Bakery & Cafe
$ | (425) 225-6694 | WEBSITE
If warm, flaky pastries and rich Turkish coffee isn’t a mood that says ‘I’m treating myself and I’m not counting calories today’, then we don’t know what is. Piroshky & Crepes may just be the most perfect forget-your-diet restaurant in Everett. It’s got fresh piroshki stuffed with savory fillings like potato and bacon or farmer cheese and spinach. It’s got sweet options, like the apple cinnamon with cream cheese.
And not one, not two, but, a whole selection of Eastern European pastries, all looking delicious. Oh and also a load of coffees and teas for under five bucks too.
Beth’s Cafe
$ | (206) 782-5588 | WEBSITE
Beth’s Cafe is a boisterous breakfast joint tucked away in Lynnwood. There’s no other way to do Beth’s other than the proper way. That’s the way that involves a hungry crew, plenty of empty stomachs, and the comforting sizzle and aroma of endless plates of their famous hashbrowns. Not to mention the essential six-egg omelettes, twelve-egg omelettes, homemade sausage gravy, buttery toast, and perfectly cooked eggs. Note how everything is generous.
B3 Breakfast & Burger Bar
$ | (425) 672-3666 | WEBSITE
Yes, we do enjoy digging into California Eggs Benedict, a Dee’s Delight Omelette, and then following it up with a huge plate of chicken tenders, thanks for asking. You’ll find all of the above and plenty of other excellent breakfast dishes at Lynnwood’s B3 Breakfast & Burger Bar.
This casual, welcoming restaurant is made up of a cozy dining area, including colorful dog paintings and plexiglass dividers that create a quiet atmosphere perfect for lingering over your perfectly toasted English muffin in anticipation of some Swedish pancakes with lingonberries – and really the more you can try, the better.
The Breakfast Club
$ | (206) 361-2582 | WEBSITE
Sometimes, when you’ve given up planning and happily given into morning hunger, all you want is breakfast. And also coffee. Breakfast and coffee. It’s what weekends were made for, probably, and The Breakfast Club in Lynnwood is where you should go when you just want that. Crisp, golden chicken fried steak with hash browns is what makes this place, but a big plate of Hobo or Joe’s Special should also be a serious consideration.
Saw Mill Cafe
$ | (425) 385-2925 | WEBSITE
Saw Mill Cafe is the kind of breakfast spot you should go to hungry, or just don’t go at all. Seriously, if you’re at that shrug, could-eat-something-I-guess level of hunger then call it a day and take yourself home to a sad piece of toast, because this rustic, cabin-like cafe is run by a group of friendly, attentive staff who will continue to bring you generous portions even when you beg them to stop.
But that’s because they are wise and know the following to be true: why just have the best Classic Benedict in Lynnwood, when you can have the best Classic Benedict and a banging Triple Fruit French Toast? Order both. Then order more. Then let the cozy, kid-friendly atmosphere take care of the rest.
Little Grandma’s Kitchen
$ | (425) 786-4236 | WEBSITE
Few Lynnwood breakfast spots quite capture that feeling of starting your day right like Little Grandma’s Kitchen. Satisfying hunger is pretty much the only thing this cozy restaurant deals in. Start at the counter – because that’s where all good mornings begin – with a cup of their delicious coffee and a generous breakfast burrito like ‘The Almighty,’ packed with ample meat fillings.
Then, when your appetite for absolutely everything has been suitably whetted, move to a table, an omelette praised by regulars, and a side of those perfect tater tots, and leave with no regrets about your meal choice.
IHOP
$ | (206) 517-4467 | WEBSITE
Wow. Wow. What. The. Actual. Heck. Don’t panic, you’re not in a food coma. You’re just experiencing the glorious aftermath of devouring a meaty, cheesy, and crispy mega omelet with hash browns, some fluffy blueberry pancakes, and maybe a Spicy Pablano Omelette with melty cheese at IHOP. That’s right, relax. You’re okay.
Now, finish your Spinach & Mushroom Omelette with its fresh veggies and delightful Hollandaise sauce, and call your ride (an Uber, we mean an Uber) to pick you up from Lynnwood and take you straight to your couch.
Rusty Pelican Cafe
$$ | (425) 582-8250 | WEBSITE
Fancy brunch? You scoff at the very idea of fancy brunch. And anyone who has ever called avocado toast a proper breakfast. You won’t find any of that pretentious nonsense going on at classic, beloved diner The Rusty Pelican Cafe. This Wallingford spot has been serving the good people of northern Seattle massive portions of breakfast and lunch since forever, and you can expect cheap and cheerful prices, a laid back feel, and a Bloody Mary that you should definitely make the most of.
Crystal Creek Cafe
$ | (425) 486-7781 | WEBSITE
Hey, remember that time you ate so much breakfast that you legitimately had a dream that a flock of chickens asked you to be their mascot? Just us? Well, anyway, it’s time for a repeat at Crystal Creek Cafe. This welcoming spot with vintage 40’s decor – welcome to comfort – isn’t just perfect for a why-the-hell-not, heavy duty meal because they have huge portions like the pulled pork eggs benedict with hash browns, but because this place is surprisingly affordable.
Every day they have great deals where you get massive breakfast plates with bottomless coffee for around $15. Plus fresh peach pie for just five bucks when it’s in season. Also, you should know this place does one of the best steak salads with chowder in town.
Original Pancake House
$ | (425) 419-4476 | WEBSITE
If you like walking into a warm, welcoming diner, settling into a clean, comfortable booth, casually sipping on delicious coffee, ordering fluffy pancakes, golden waffles, hearty omelets, and perfectly cooked eggs before going in on some gluten-free options and a must-order stack with good sugar-free syrup, then enjoying large portions of great, warm, fresh food, appreciating the friendly, attentive service, then having a nice, quiet sit-down feeling thoroughly satisfied – well,
then you’ll like Lynnwood’s Original Pancake House.
Patty’s Eggnest
$ | (425) 775-2535 | WEBSITE
If you’re going to Patty’s Eggnest and ordering timidly, then not only are you missing out, but we also can’t be friends. Sorry. That said, it is pretty hard to keep things simple when you come here. You’ll get a cozy, peaceful atmosphere and friendly, attentive service almost the moment you sit down at this Lynnwood breakfast spot. And, to be honest, there’s no point holding back once you’ve started, is there?
We recommend skipping the eggs and hash browns and going straight to the chicken fried steak with shake-and-bake batter and the Raspberry Mimosa. Also, don’t forget the plentiful, flavorful portions. Because a side of hearty breakfast is always a good move.