Thank you, WMC! So we just flew into town with my 4 month old and although we feel lucky he did great on the flight... It's still exhausting just getting up, out and successfully traveling without forgetting to put your own pants on! We arrived at our weekend rental and quickly went to Yelp for HELP in finding food fast. My husband read a few reviews, perused the menu, called in the order, and walked to pick it up. He was back before I was done nursing!!! A great little place! Take out was boxed up nicely! BLT with Avocado was on this incredible wheat bread that I would absolutely love to buy a loaf of! The texture and flavor are to die for! My Love had the Cashew Chicken Salad sandwich that he raved on and on about, but I ate a few bites and thought it tastes like curried celery. Not a fan of celery, sooo Yep- you guessed it! Not a fan of many "chicken salad"s or any SALADS for that matter hehe The sandwiches came with really thick and corny tortilla chips that were not too salty and perfectly crisp - YAH even after sitting in the take out box with my sandwich while input my son to sleep!! They told us their Benedict and breakfast cocktails are the best so we will likely be back again tomorrow morning for breakfast :) stay tuned for the update!! Awesome!
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Brady J.
Didn't go to the restaurant after looking at their menu on-line. They obviously don't care for the lactose-sensitive customers. Every single thing they have has cheese or dairy in it. Maybe they're a 5 star for folks who eat dairy, but for those of us who can't, they're really a no star.
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Alexis J.
I really like this place! I have a special place in my heart for restaurants in houses, I find it charming. I like the way that they cook their veggies here, just barely so that they are still fresh and crisp. The potato cakes are delicious. They are like cakes of mashed potatoes. The bread is toasted in butter so that all you have to do is put jam on it. I love details like this. I will definitely come back when I'm in the area.
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Kenneth K.
Servers name: Amber Atmosphere: Casual Price: Decent ($11-$35) Service: Good Parking: Street/Residential Parking Other: Has bar seating and camera's are installed here. When someone claims that a place is the best breakfast place in a city - well the expectation is raised. I'm not disappointed with my encounter with WMC. I'm just not sure if it's the BEST. But here are some thoughts: Driving up - you would miss the fact that there is a restaurant here because well..it's a HOUSE. Granted - there is a sign outside but who reads those signs unless its covered with bacon. I do like the weird inconsistent decor and the idea of turning a house into a restaurant.. Very creative. I found out from Amber (our server) that this restaurant was opened in 2001. Amber has been working here since 2012. Amber stated that the wall art was purchased from local artists by Connie (the owner). The Atmosphere is casual but the air can get stuffy since there isn't good ventilation and windows are not allowed to be opened. Coffee: Coffee is basic - don't expect the expensive stuff - it was well....basic. Dishes: They are generous and filling. I did enjoy my dish (Kitchen Sink). It was like having Goulash and the base wasn't potatoes but eggs. My fiance had the Tower of Power and by the looks of it - she wasn't disappointed. Service: Connie - if you're reading this - here is a shout out to your server Amber. There were at least 13 people seated in the first 2 rooms. Amber was the only server and she was moving! Making sure our cups were full and dishes were sent out hot. She didn't stop and chat much and looking around - I don't blame her - she was on the go! So I am grateful for her hard work that day. Overall impression: I like this place - the weird decor and paint job outside; the fireplace and the stuffiness...well - scratch out the last part. The question is - would I return? ... Honestly ... YES! why not...there are other dishes on that menu I would love to try out. I wouldn't say this is the BEST place in Seattle but I will say 4 stars "I'm a fan" Other: I would like to try the Cinnamon roll on my next visit.
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Pam S.
I loved this place. One of the things I look for when I travel is these local, one-of-a-kind dives (I mean that in a good way) that have their own unique (and awesome) personality. This place is like going to your neighbor's house to eat - the location is a modified house and everyone gets their own special mug. We stopped for breakfast on our way to Oregon, their roasted garlic potato cakes are one of their selling points and they were awesome. So are the cinnamon rolls & although they looked good we didn't try any - too much food on our plates already. They're good about substitutions too - my friend doesn't eat eggs so he got a bowl of fruit instead. Their jam is killer - some kind of berry or strawberry & very flavorful. I got one of the scrambles and loved it. Everything we had was well-prepared and there is a decent selection on the menu. (I'm writing this log a bit late and the trip was exhausting so I don't remember all the details.). Oh ya, they also have a "living room" area with a cabinet full of stuff for kids. And how could I forget - the coffee was really good too. Very happy with this choice.
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John D.
This is NOT ideal to visit with a cane-using 85yo. There will be whining. A converted craftsman style home (you may join me in mourning the disrepair) resting atop two steep flights of stairs, the differently abled find access trying. Bonus is the purple house conversion is well nigh invisible from the road. As far as the food goes, the 85yo ordered a French toast and eggs affair and I got a kicked up mac'n'cheese.
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Chandra H.
This is by far my favorite Seattle brunch joint. I recommend their Greta Garbo Eggs Benedict and I like to add sliced tomatoes to it. Of course the regular Eggs Benedict are wonderful as well - the hollandaise is solid which is challenging to achieve. Also good is the fried chicken, cinnamon rolls, mac and cheese, and the bagel and lox The service is wonderful but I believe this is because I've gone here for long enough that they recognize me, I don't remember if I was as impressed by the service in the beginning but the charming local feel and commitment to organic and local products which will keep drawing me back. It's clean but not immaculate. The general decor reinforces the Seattle feel. It's a little tight and I recommend either going early or late for the brunch hour because it's high traffic from about 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and you can expect a wait where you'll be squeezed in with strangers like sardines in a tin can. One thing to be aware of is the meal ticket will be pricey especially if you enjoying any adult beverages. This is a great place to bring out of town guests who are interested in the Seattle experience.
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Cole W.
I came here for breakfast with my girlfriend and I only have two negative things to say about this place. The first being they were doing road construction on 85th and it was a massive pain in the butt to get to this place ( not really Wild mountains fault). The second thing being the place has quite limited seating and the bar area is cramped. Other than that the menu selection was great, from the looks of it this place has a great happy hour, and the food was great.
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Isabella O.
I go by this place all the time, it's right near my house, and am just now FINALLY trying it. There was a ton of delicious looking choices on the menu, but Eggs Benedict is always my first choice. And a mimosa, of course! The EB was delicious, and I really enjoyed that they have a unique side dish, a garlic potato pancake! Nice to get something beside hashbrowns or homefries, even though I love both of those items. The mimosa was a touch on the expensive side, but whatevs! It's my day off, a girl's gotta live a little! This place is pretty small, it's a charming little house turned restaurant, so I'll bet it gets crazy on the weekends, but I would love to come back for dinner sometime!
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Megan S.
Yay for brunch! Who doesn't love eggs at 3pm? My man and I stopped by one afternoon after a late morning of lots of black coffee and fruitless used furniture shopping. We were finally ready to eat some real food. And it was really hard to decide! Especially when you're hungry, but especially when everything on the menu is unique and sounds fabulous. I settled on the Piper's Creek Scramble because I loooove lox and I liked the idea of getting my favorite bagel fixins in an egg scramble. It comes with tomato, caper and bits of cream cheese! The potato cakes are amazing and basically consist of garlic mashed potatoes grilled just a bit. My man had The Florentia Scramble so he could get his bacon on and it was pretty scrumptious too. He decided to opt to get the coffee cake instead of toast which was oh so smart. He got a fat slice of blueberry coffee cake that was oh so delicious. I stole a couple of bites, yes. The little house-cafe is charming and decorated with colorful pieces from various artists. There are lots of plants scattered throughout the cozy house and we got the table overlooking the front door which is just above the garden. It was rainy and we were cozy inside listening to an eclectic mix of Prince and some other '80's hits that you couldn't help but sing along to. The staff was warm and you could hear them joking around in the back just like you and your friends might do in your own house. The staff's sense of humor extends to their serving ware also because when my boyfriend ordered coffee it was served in a cup with the title "Grandma" on it and decorated with flowers. To top it off, the creamer was a little white porcelain kitten that when you tipped it, the cream came out the cat's mouth! Freaking adorable. We're cat people so it was just the best. I'd like to come back here and try happy hour since the bar looks equally cute and cozy and cocktails and micros are only $3. Dealz. In any case, I hope to take more friends here so that I can try the Northwest Bene (w/more lox!) or the Bomb! Breakfast Burrito or maybe the tahini-stuffed french toast...OMG...I'll definitely be back.
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Cathy S.
My husband and I stopped in here after a morning at the Woodland Park Zoo. He was looking for breakfast and I was ready to move onto lunch. I decided I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try the mac and cheese and it was just as good as I expected it. A huge bowl of elbow noodles with cheese oozing around it! The service was good but on the slower side, even though it didn't seem to be very crowded. I enjoyed the old house feel, which reminded me of the old Julia's on Queen Anne, but the back dining room near the kitchen could have used a bit more light. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would probably come back to try the other lunch options!
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Kimberley T.
This restaurant is in a converted old house, the rooms are kept in tact and you have to squeeze your way through the tiny rooms with a mishmash of tables and chairs from great-aunt Henrietta's attic in order to get a seat. It had a sardine in a can type of feeling to it. The punters are nothing if not eccentric (we had the pleasure of enduring a bat-shit insane odd-couple composed of a Leonardo DiCaprio wannabe and a James Caan lookalike who managed to have two completely different conversations with each other). The food was well portioned. The potato pancakes are weirdly good (like friend lumps of garlic mashed potato) and the cinnamon roll was delicious (they're only served on the weekend and go fast).
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Emily Y.
I really enjoyed my breakfast here. I had the huevos rancheros. I prob wouldn't normally order something with beans for breakfast, but the dish was flavorful. It would prob be great if you're nursing a hangover. Also, do get the cinnamon roll. It was not too sweet, slightly yeasty, and delicious. I would have given this place four stars if the service was slightly better. It wasn't bad but they were not as attentive as I would have liked. I will definitely be back to check out happy hour.
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Tim P.
Happy Hour: One of the best happy hour food menus going, especially for the neighborhood. The owner and staff are great, it's a pleasure to have a place like this in the neighborhood. The food always extremely fresh and delicious and the breakfast is crazy good. I'll see you there!
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Danielle H.
The dinner here is outstanding. You must try the Aglio Oglio appetizer- it is the best appetizer I have ever had. The goat cheese, olive oil and garlic cloves and toasted rosemary bread all mesh together in some orgasmic combination... throw a fresh basil leaf on top and you are going to be in heaven. Both the fried chicken entree and seared scallop entree were fantastic. We came back for breakfast today and ordered the eggs benedict and joe schmo- both were great. The ham was a bit dry and their signature garlic potato cakes were yummy, but a bit too much like a dinner mashed potato for my breakfast preferences. The eggs were cooked to perfection and my boyfriend said he never had a better eggs benedict in his life. The blueberry pecan coffee cake was also yummy.
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Bonnie C.
The place to go if you want to have a superb brunch and feel like you're eating in your friend's living room. Because you kinda are. I've had brunch at the Rusty Pelican, Julia's, Portage Bay and others, but for some reason, Wild Mountain just hit brunch nirvana for me. Maybe it was because at 11am I was already having a loooong day, or maybe it was the elderly hippie sage who told us about how LSD would bring world peace from the next table over, or the fact that they make their own hollandaise sauce.... or it could have been a combination of everything. I just know that I have to go back. The food: the menu is big and varied - all sorts of egg/meat/toast combinations, tofu scrambles and much more, but I had to go for the eggs benedict with smoked salmon. They use quality, cold-smoked salmon, not the end trimmings like most places will throw into your omelet. As I said, the hollandaise is a house recipe that is a little lighter and more lemony than I'm used to. The portions were just right and the prices match, and very importantly the coffee refills are swift. Bonus: tasty coffeecake.
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Lisa B.
Huevos rancheros: my all-time favorite comfort food. Wild Mountain Cafe: my all-time favorite Seattle spot for my all-time favorite comfort food. Seattle has a host of great restaurants, and I admit I'm not much of a loyal customer, because I like to try new places whenever I dine out. This, however, is one place I have revisited several times. I just plain like what they have going on there -- the cozy atmosphere, the friendly service, the consistently scrumptious food. Be sure to check out the binder that explains the history of the house and the play-by-play photographs of its renovation into a restaurant. Those crazy doors into the kitchen will finally make some sense...kind of.
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Lily E.
both my husband and i thought it was the most delicious breakfast we had in a while. food quality along with generous portions, tasty drip coffee, attractive house decoration and pretty waitress made us happy. the bill total was another pleasant surprise. Fine happy hour deal; don't skip greek salad, roasted garlic, chicken pesto sandwich - you can ask for bacon or xtra pesto on it. one more thing: french toast with tahini is amazing. however, ive been eating tahini halva all my life and know what tahini paste taste like. if you haven't, you might not like it - stranga danga.
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elsa f.
Seattle's little nooks like Wild Mountain Cafe is what keeps her interesting. The only thing that really pops out as you drive by is a small purplish sign with a crane-like profile figure on it, labeled "Wild Mountain Cafe." Otherwise, you will pass it by at least once whilst finding it as WMC noob. The eclectic interior is decked in mismatched tables and chairs. It lends a vintage coolness without pretense, so it's not hard to find yourself feeling right at home. Cinnamon bun: The thought of it makes me salivate. Fresh, homemade love groped my taste buds, thereby induced mouthgasms with every fork-full of warm gooey pastry. "Please, sir, I want some more" Grilled garlic mash p'tato patties: I love. Florentia: Bacon, spinach, mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Nice. Coffee: good. However, you must have the cinnamon bun first. That way, if you still have room, you can scarf off another before leaving.
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Lori G.
So far, this place has the most personality for brunch, and the service was fun (really friendly, quirky). The coffee could be better, but the food was good. Definitely nothing insane or surprising on the menu (except I did snag some of Ian's garlic pancakes, and those were good), but it was solid. Ian's egg's benedict were a tad overdone--no yolk running in sight, but still was pretty good.
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Chris J.
Food was great, got the eggs benne, the potato cake that comes with it was really good. My gf got the taco salad...haha..I would say pass on the taco salad. Great place.
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Brent F.
A great breafast place in Greenwood/ Crown Hill. Good inspired selection on the menu. Delicious coffee cake/ cinnamon rolls. They have a small full bar and serve Spicey bloody marys for those day after breakfasts. Tower of Power rocks. (as does the tortilla pie when available)
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Chris P.
OK food, OK drinks, OK service, high prices.
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Paula G.
PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT! Everything about this place is just perfect. Cozy atmosphere, fantastic food, generous servings, great background music, $5 happy hour(!) and (as the menu suggests). DO ask to read "The Life and Times of Wild Mountain Cafe". Such wonderful history, right down to their making the tables and bar with recycled materials, and the re-used gates from a circus in Texas! I have driven by this place a thousand times, and thanks to the "nearby" option on the Yelp app on my iPhone, I just found it (in fact I'm still here, eating the cherry chocolate pecan pie). All I can say is "get in here". you will not regret it. But don't come on Tuesdays, they're closed.
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H G.
What a joke. When my buddy comes in town he always drags me out on these pilgrimages to try new places. He's a "foodie" (for lack of a better, non-dumb term), so he always has his nose in the restaurant review sections of whatever town he goes to. It's a lot of fun. Anyway, he read about Wild Mountain, so we went for lunch / brunch. As you can read from every other review of this place, the restaurant is converted from an old neighborhood house. I personally don't understand why this is such a high-point on Yelp reviewers' lists, especially when it's not even nicely done (and anyone impressed by *the way Wild Mountain executes this* lacks exposure - it's not nice inside). "Oh, but it feels like you're eating in somebody's house!". I don't understand this logic. What are you, a mooch? Anyway, between the degree to which the place is worn out / tattered, and the rag-tag collection of chairs and tables, it felt more dirty than clean. The service sucked. We get there, and and we wind up having to wait way too long to be seated, given how busy the place was, which wasn't busy at all (there were a couple of smaller spots open when we arrived, and we were just a party of 2). Finally we get seated. First it took forever to get menus. Then it took forever to get water and order drinks. Then it took forever to get the stupid drinks. Then it took forever for the waitress to finally come out and take our order. On top of that, our waitress was unacceptably cold - almost border-line rude. The menu sucked. It's a clusterfcuk with an overabundance of stuff... just, stuff, everywhere, all over on it. Tons of stuff. And what's with the stupid rules everywhere on the menu? Can't order this then. Can't order that then. Can't order this now. Can't order this on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. With no rhyme or reason, *the menu is high maintenance*. What a funny thing to say. But it's TRUE. And what's with every other stupid dish on this endless, rule-ridden menu being served with "a heapin' helpin' of chips and salsa!" or whatever that phrase was that they used to describe serving your meal with corn-friggin-chips and what would likely have been (based on what I saw) bottled salsa? Could this possibly be a bigger cop-out side for a meal? What a joke. How are people impressed with this garbage? Yeah yeah, blah blah blah "... it's a *cafe* blah blah blah...". I don't know about you, but just because a place is a "cafe" doesn't mean an establishment gets a free pass to suck. Anyway... so, yeah: Wild Mountain Cafe sucks. FINALLY the waitress comes out, and we try to order, but "we're out of that today" she says. So I try to order something else, and the waitress points out "that's not served today" (Apparently I missed that line in the maddening menu with "not served on ABC&XYZ&FU days" all over it). I tell my friend to order while I try to find a third thing to try to order, and she tells him that they were out of HIS dish that day too! What a Joke! We put a stop to it, told her we wanted our check for our drinks. How long were we there? Close to an hour? What a waste of time. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TL;DR (too long, didn't read) In short, pass Wild Mountain Cafe by. Go someplace else. It's not charming, it's dank. The menu is unimpressive and a pain. The service totally blows. And if you do find something you want, they'll probably be out of it. Just... go someplace else. It sucks. Bleh... Yelp needs a 0-star option. "OH! But the restaurant is a converted HOUSE! So cool!". Ugh...
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Beth C.
My boyfriend and I came here for brunch this weekend. I always have a hard time with the five point rating; I really wish it was 10, because I'd give this place a 7. But since 6 seems too low, Four stars is what they receive. It's such a cute place, first of all. A converted house in Ballard (a few doors down behind the Walgreen's) with a little garden out front full of herbs, flowers and fuzzy bees. Pretty painting on the porch. Inside is brightly lit, nicely painted and decorated, and very homey/quirky feeling. We loved it. The prices are reasonable, which is great. We each had a coffee (I like that they don't bring water unless you ask - I wonder how much water is wasted by people who don't ask for it not drinking it?). The staff all seem laidback, kinda bohemian, tattooey types. The menu is extensive, with everything you could want for breakfast or lunch. Despite its kinda hippie vibe, it wasn't vegetarian (fine by me!(, but did have soymilk for our coffee when we asked. My boyfriend ordered the Persian Sun - french toast stuffed with tahini, and covered in pineapple chunks and pineapple juice. He liked it well enough. Me? If I'd ordered it, I'd still be hungry. Tahini (sesame paste) is a strong, nutty flavour with an edge of bitterness, and I thought the flavours clashed. For me, it was an ill-conceived dish that really didn't work, palate-wise. I had the Eggs Benny - a good standby. I ordered my eggs medium, and they came firm, but better over than under done, for me, and I find a LOT of places find the medium poached egg a challenge (nb: firm white all the way through, yolk buttery with a small amount of yolk run). My English muffin was way undertoasted, which is a pet peeve - makes for a spongey sog at the bottom. Ham and hollandaise was good, with the ham being flavourful and yummy, and the hollandaise being light, buttery and heavy on the lemon. I like it that way. This place is definitely kid-friendly. The service was average, the food was average, the the prices and atmosphere were above average. I'll come back for sure and see how my next visit compares.
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Erin B.
I love you, Wild Mountain Cafe! The food is absolutely fantastic, very tasteful and unique blends, and they serve Herkimer coffee! One of the times I went, I got "my sister's (something something) stratta" (it was an egg strata with sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese and olive tapenade) which was probably the best breakfast I have ever eaten, but I haven't seen it on the menu since. Everything else I've ever had there is also incredibly delicious! The cafe itself is in a beautiful house and the interior, art and the outside landscaping are all so beautiful. The only downside to this place is that it's so amazing it is often completely packed! They have a small waiting area bench inside, and of course the very nice porch! They have a happy hour that I have not yet attended but am very excited about!
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Jenny L.
I'm planning on going back! Perhaps to try the brunch menu, but definitely for happy hour :) It's a cute restaurant in a transformed house - our table was in the living room by the fireplace and live music. Service was friendly, but most importantly the food was delicious. Our table of 4 shared the Aglio Olio (roasted garlic and goat cheese on toast) and Greek Goddess salad from the ($5) happy hour menu for appetizers. It was both so tasty and the portions were generous. For dinner, I had the pesto chicken pasta and Jason had the black bean cake. I'm looking forward to going back and trying more of the dishes :)
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Brian P.
GO HERE NOW! It doesn't get any better. This is my second Yelp review and let me tell you.... I went to Portage Bay after hearing so many good things about it from my friends and was pleased. Then came Wild Mountain Cafe. Everything that I had previously known as "amazing food" was thrown out the window. From the moment you walk in you feel like you are eating at your friend's parents house and you know their mom cooks the best food. I ordered the Piper's Creek Scramble and she ordered the Eggs Benedict. WOW. I never felt so pleased inside while eating brunch. I could not contain myself as I ate it and began making sensual moaning noises as I ate. The family sitting next to me kept giving me odd stares but it mattered not as I was on my quest to demolish the plate set before me. I felt like a piece of me inside had been finally fulfilled. After eating the Piper's Creek Scramble I really don't know how I can ever fully enjoy any sort of breakfast to that degree now. I'm hesitant to even finish my quest to hit the top 20 of Yelp brunch!
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King C.
Awesome. It's like going to someone's house -- but better! I had the eggs benedict. Incredible. Savored every single morsel. I think it had a potato pancake on the side, and I loved it. The place was packed, and there was a significant wait on a Sunday (noon). One of my favorite Seattle breakfast places. I will come again!
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Charles W.
I came here and had quite possibly the best omelette I have ever had in my entire life. The coffee was also excellent. On a side note, the decor and aesthetic of the place is really, really fun and nice.
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Patty S.
We like it here, the atmosphere is laid back. The food is good, a bit pricey and I still don't know why everyone is so ga ga over that oven fried chicken. It's really just ok. We like to go for drinks and dessert but if you go for breakfast, they don't serve pancakes. Accept and move on, also you will wait to get in. It's not a big place, just plan ahead. Let's see dinner: order the black bean cakes, they really are quite good. If they have beet salad I like that too, it's yummy, but they don't have it all the time. Lunch: The Pesto Caprice sandwich is good, needs salt; burgers are tasty, no french fries and let's talk about the mac and cheese. Now it's not as good as my mom's mac and cheese, but it is better than my mother in law's mac and cheese. It comes in a giant bowl, and you're sure to end up in the hospital needing bypass surgery. However, worth it! Breakfast: We are not fans of the breakfast menu so we come at brunch time and get sandwiches. The french toast is good, nothing to write home about. I do like the cinnamon rolls, they are large and goey and freshly baked. Dessert: This changes a lot, but the good things we know of: a little chocolate creme brulee pot (AMAZING), the goat cheesecake - oddly wonderful, the peanut butter pie (they almost always have this and I love it. LOVE IT!), other berry things my husband orders, usually very good. Why four stars? Price and no pancakes.
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Amanda K.
This place feels like you are eating at your friends house. It is really homey, and the coffee cups are random cups you would find in someone's house. I have ate breakfast here a couple of times and love the greek scramble with olive goodness. It has everything I love all in there! Yum!! We went here for dinner last night, when I felt like I needed some homey cooking. I ordered the soup and salad combo and shared the aglio olio appetizer with my husband. The appetizer was delicious, I love anything with garlic and goat cheese. My husband had to stop me from scraping the plate. The soup was lentil, very hearty and delicious. The beet salad was okay but not amazing. Most of the menu looked pretty good. I love the atmosphere and enjoy the food, so I will be back.
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Emily R.
I came here for their famed Eggs Benedict - it was pretty good, but no better than any number of other brunch places. Everything else was really off though - the waitress messed up my order, the food took forever to come, it was REALLY loud, the side potato patty thing was soggy and bland, and then the bill came to about $50. For two eggs bennies, a large juice, and a small juice. Seriously? Just go to Portage Bay instead of here.
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Leonardo H.
A Fan for sure. But I need to try their fried chicken to fully experience the awesomenessity of this place. They had already sold out of the famous fried chicken within one hour of their dinner hours. Is that possible?? But whatever, I still had super good catfish and lamb. The atmosphere, the story about the house, the wait staff - everything was right on! Cocktail was good too! The restaurant 'building' is essentially a house. So tables are placed in the living room, near the kitchen, by the fireplace. It really looks like a house, a cozy one at that -- one I wouldn't mind living in, especially if they make me food every day, and fried chicken for snacking. Next visit: Fried Chicken for sure! And then their breakfast.
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Jamie B.
I love eating here for breakfast. Why? Because unlike many nicer breakfast places in Seattle they actually know how to cook an egg. They don't come over or undercooked, it's actually cooked to my specifications. The dining area is cozy and cute, and there is a wide variety of creative dishes. I love their garlic potato cakes. I've never been disappointed after eating here and best of all full bar for those lovely brunch drinks :).
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Kwasi A.
Love it! Love it! Love it!!! This spot is a gem in the crown hill area of Ballard. Great food and I am particularly a fan of the half-price margaritas (Mondays only) . If are a fan of the Bachelor - they show it on their ol TV -- and I do mean "OLD". However, the venue is not a sports or a television focused restaurant. Great comfort food with large portions to fit da bill. I hear brunch is da BOMB! Last time my wife and I were there (Monday),we were informed by the very cool and "Most Generous" bartender that "...if it ain't stiff -- it ain't a wild mountain cocktail!" Yes - my kind of place -- indeed. And - she wasn't lying about that Wild Mountain cocktail. You've been warned (PSA - always drink responsibly)!!! Good thing I only live one(1) block away. If you read this closely -- then you already know which night to find me - 7 pm fo sho! KA - aka wil
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Michelle Z.
I found Wild Mountain Cafe on a whim with the help of yelp. Looking for a new Seattle brunch place on a schedule-less Sunday, I found myself here. WMC is located in a cute little house right in the middle of a friendly neighborhood. Inside it's very cozy, with the homespun charm of mismatched furniture and seating in various rooms of the house. Another plus, immediately upon entering, you spy huge cinnamon rolls on display in an antique glass-paneled china cabinet. For brunch itself, I ordered the swiss cheese, mushroom, bacon, and spinach scramble which was fairly good, definitely flavorful, but the bacon was a little on the fatty side - not my cup of tea. We sat next to the window so it was a bit drafty, and the service was definitely slower than most Seattle brunch locales. Having said that, this definitely feels like a local haunt. Upon leaving there was a line out the door, down the steps, and a few stragglers waiting patiently in the garden area. Because of this loyal following, I don't think I'd write it off completely yet, and if you find yourself in Crown Hill it's worth a go. But FYI - crispy bacon is essential!
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Tonya H.
I love their bloody mary's rimmed with bacon flavored salt. I had my first ever eggs benedict here and I ate the whole thing. Now that's saying something fantastic about the food here! The staff is very cool and always make you feel like your at home. I also tried their "Joe Schmoe" and "It's Da Bomb" breakfast burrito. Come here and you will not be disappointed!
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Ms. T.
Fantastic place. The prices are a little steep for repeat visits, hence the 4/5 stars, but the atmosphere and food are both well worth the cost. We came for a Sunday night dinner (1/2 price wine!) with a group of 5. We felt extremely unhurried throughout the meal, encouraged to linger and enjoy the evening. It was a great break from the typical, American, 25 minutes in and out meal that one is accustomed to. We started by splitting a Greek salad, which was enormous and full of feta and kalamata olives. One large salad was enough to give 5 people a decent sized portion of salad. I had the lamb shank, which came with some of the best kale I've ever had. The waitress said they just saute it in a pan, but they get it crispy and crunchy. Hard to believe that it is a pretty healthful vegetable. The lamb was also delicious, as well as the garlic mashed potatoes that came with. All of the other dishes that our group ordered were tasty as well. I can see myself coming back here as it gets colder and rainy, to linger over a nice cozy meal all evening.
(4)
Gennie G.
This place is such a hidden gem! Came here with a friend and had an amazing meal. I ordered the pest chicken sandwich which I highly recommend. My friend ordered french toast and with a side of toast which came with this amazing homemade strawberry jam. I mean this jam was so delicious I was ready to just steal the container. But, I didn't... The place gives a nice homey feeling with a wonderful friendly staff. Seems like they have a lot of regulars and I can understand why. The food is amazing! I can't wait to come back.
(4)
Erin W.
World's (or at least Seattle's) best eggs benendict. Seriously delicious - perfect balance of butter to lemon and a wonderful mild kick at the finish. Aww man...yum... Awesome ambience - funky but uber comfortable.
(5)
T M.
This is a really cute, little restaurant living in an old, character filled house. It's a little cramped, and creaky, but pleasant enough. They don't have a parking lot, but I found it easy to park on the street just east of the building. I had breakfast here and it was pretty tasty. Eggs were cooked perfectly, and all dishes were flavorful, were loaded with nice fresh veggies, and were well presented. I wasn't crazy about the potato cakes, they're a little mushy and had a very odd mouth feel. I do have an issue with the service. I arrived before the rest of my party, and was brusquely told by the wait staff they don't seat people until the full party has arrived. I can totally understand having this policy if the restaurant is busy and seats are scarce, but that morning there were only a couple people there and ample tables were available. I might not have minded if they offered to let me wait at the little bar area (deserted at that time) but I ended up having to wait in the chilly outdoors, because the waiting bench was taken up by another family also waiting for the rest of their party to arrive. Luckily, it was only a very short wait, but the experience was enough of a turn off that despite the good food, I don't really want to return here again.
(3)
Jordan H.
I love the eggs Benedict, I love the server Angela, I love the charm.. What more can I say!? Also had a caesar wrap & soup once, very delish!
(5)
Andrea B.
This cafe that looks like a house is cute, kitchy, and delish. The bf and I were lucky enough to be seated at a small table in the bar, nice and warm and cozy (some would say cramped) so we got to dine and watch some football. There isn't much waiting area, and every time the door opens the chilly draft was awful! Don't get suckered into sitting by the door! The place is like an antique shop or someones attic with the random dolls and books scattered about, which is very amusing to say the least. I had the pleasure of reading a book all about mullets while waiting for my food: ) I had the incredible "tower of power" - creamy potato pancakes topped with sauteed spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and whole cloves of garlic. I topped it with the suggested 2 eggs (their eggs are all cage free no antibiotics no hormones - bonus points!) it was amazing to say the least. It also came with not 2, not 3, but 4 pieces of toast. You will not go hungry here. I will be raving about this meal all week. They have plenty of breakfast offerings (they serve breakfast till 4pm!) but didn't have much in the way of lunch. They had some salads but no sandwiches from what I could see, on a Sunday at least. It was just what we were looking for on a chilly, slightly hung-over Sunday: a warm cozy atmosphere with warm cozy comfort food. We'll be back soon- their dinner offerings look amazing as well. Thank you yelpers for helping me find another winner!
(4)
Laura L.
Delicious for brunch and great for gluten free people.
(5)
Louise T.
Quaint little house, super cozy! Went there for breakfast twice and had their famous eggs Benedict. DELISH!!! They are so friendly and fun, I will definitely come back. Go there for breakfast, haven't checked out other meals there yet.
(5)
A C.
Hmm. I had a coffee and the eggs benedict but I wasn't wowed. I read the many "rave reviews" and my expectations were set to "high". A little too much sauce. The service was good: prompt, polite and attentive without being intrusive. The place reminded me of the house i grew up in LA including the mismatched furniture. but not the paintings of farm animals. I went here for breakfast. the fruit cup that comes with the eggs benedict was ok It's good but not worth the drive from capitol hill for breakfast.
(3)
Jonathan D.
Really great breakfast, can't wait to go back for happy hour!
(4)
Olechka Dani B.
Awesome, awesome, awesome! Friendly and homey place with tasty everything. I have had breakfast there on several occasions, and it has been very good each time. Staff is excellent, and very attentive, but not overly so. I am careful with my diet, and often ask not to add certain ingridients, each time my order has been completed as I have asked. This is a prefect place for friends grabbing some breakfast early in a morning, meeting people for brunch, or treating your guests out of a town to a tasty meal.
(5)
Jay C.
I've never been for brunch... yet. The dinners are good, though. The fried chicken is drool-inducing..it was sold out the first time we went. The desserts are usually good too. :) I really like the atmosphere.
(4)
Shannon S.
This tasty treat is artfully hidden inside a house on 85th Ave, and is worth a stop in on a Sat or Sunday morning. You might be waiting a while for a table as this place is small and quaint and is rightfully popular. I had the Surefire Thing... because everyone should start their day eating green chilies... gets the blood pumping.
(4)
Betsey S.
Get up early so you can get there before they run out of cinnamon rolls! You have to get a cinnamon roll for the table to share. My first job was in a little cinnamon roll shop so I'm picky about them, and Wild Mountain's are bomb. I love reading about how the owners rehabilitated and remodeled the old purple bungalow back to life via blood, sweat, and tears. Their tableware is a reused mish mash of Goodwill finds. Nothing matches. Your coffee mug might say "Number One Dad" or have some kittens playing amongst daisies or show Ziggy with a case of the Mondays. At first glance, some of the stuff on the menu looks just kind of weird, like the "Tower of Power", but everything I have ordered has been fab, and all the stuff my dining companions have ordered has been declared awesome, too. Don't be afraid to try something new! I love their potatoes, veggie benedict, and their Bloody Marys. There's ususally a dog hanging out on the porch, which is always a good sign. In my experience, people who have dogs appreciate good grub.
(5)
Samanda J.
A friend & I have been here on several occasions & have enjoyed the quaintness of the setting in a house, the beautiful plants outside, and menu. We've been hungrily happy to be patient & wait, as there is usually one on the weekends. I have had the huevos rancheros, eggs benedict which comes with fruit & delicious garlic potato cakes, and their homemade cinnamon roll! Yum. So, what brings this rating down, is the one server in particular, as most of the staff are very nice. This particular day we were in, our server was dismissive, and downright rude. It seemed as though she could be barely bothered to bring a glass of (requested) water, and further shown this disdain by not offering my friend any. When politely asked for a to-go box, another facial expression of irritation. I have a customer service background and am also genuinely friendly when talking with anyone in the service industry, so I'm just dumbfounded by this. I considered that maybe she's having a really bad day. But then in the end, is that an excuse to continue rudeness through the entire dining experience? I was hesitant to post this, as many people say "Yelpers" are just complainers (if they're not giving a rave review). But honestly, this was a disappointment, as I felt truly unwelcome.
(2)
J R R.
I love their garlicky fried mash potatoes! I thought that the bacon and eggs were really spot on. My coffee cup was always full, and I'll definitely return and enjoy another meal. I have only one issue, while sitting at the bar, i kept hearing the barkeeper and a server bad mouth a woman named Angela, who was a server in the dining room. It's funny, that they were being critical of her, because she needed help, Yet they had the time to hang out in the bar. It's funny they kept my coffee hot, but they didn't say another word to me! Something is amiss at the Wild Mountain. It put a taint, on what was a pretty good breakfast. JR
(3)
Jarret F.
Breakfast here, particularly the fremont fool (granola) and coffee cake, satisfies me in a way few other activities can. I'm always full and happy before leaving, which means I'll continue to keep this place on my short list for weekend breakfast options. Aside from food, the atmosphere has a comfortable, neighborhood vibe. It's a converted house with tasteful art. Everything comes together to give this cafe the highest recommendation.
(5)
Andrew D.
What a hard place to find! Just look for parking around the intersection of 15th and 85th - you'll be in the right spot. You're looking for a charming little house that people are eating in. Not having to wait 45 minutes was a plus too (unlike The Dish, which is also excellent), possibly due to how tucked away this place is. I had The Northwest Bennie - eggs benedict with smoked lox. Mmmmm. Potato cakes, which are mashed potatoes that are fried on two sides, were very very yummy, if only they served more. And the benedicts themselves... yum yum. The hollandaise is excellent, but makes the whole thing very rich (hey, it's eggs benedict), so make sure you come hungry, preferably when it's cold outside. Treat yourself to a homemade cinnamon roll too!
(5)
Ann C.
I like this place for breakfast better than I do for dinner. The food was good, but entree prices are a little on the high side. As for happy hour, they really should add glasses of wine to the menu. They never serve beer that I like, and I rarely drink hard alcohol, which means no happy hour beverages for me. I also wish they'd add a few appetizers to the HH list. The menu we were handed a few weeks ago was pretty sparse, with fewer choices on it than there were the last time we stopped in.
(3)
Michelle T.
I can't beieive we have lived so close to this place and only just started going there! Really friendly and chill staff, live music on friday nights. Happy hour prices and flavors ROCK!!!!! Dinner is more expensive but I had the pinch me Im dreaming pram pasta and it was worth it! Hands down the BEST salad I have had in this city is there spinach salad on the dinner menu. Sliced grapes, and fried goat cheese balls!!! Crunchy on the outside creamy and warm on the inside, spread on their organic country bread.... OMG!!! Getting excited. Haven't tried brunch yet... bet it's good too! Definitly a place to hang for a long meal... no rushing the experience of Wild Mountain.
(4)
Emily T.
Uhhh breakfast served til 4pm?! On every day except Tuesday?! Daaaaaaaaaamn, girl. Now that's some BREAKFAST. Enjoy it in a cute historic house, with a cleverly named menu full of unique choices. And talk about being green; this restaurant is all about composting, recycling, organics, humanely raised foods... very Seattle-y. I feel good about supporting a business that embraces and demonstrates environmentally friendly values. Plus they serve Vita coffee and they even have a cute teensy bar that is open early in the morning... yeah, Wild Mountain, you know how we do.
(4)
Sarah M.
Great mac and cheese, black bean cakes, brunch, etc. Love that the bar is an old waterbed headboard, everything is mismatched and from thrift stores, and it's an old house! They are the prime example of recycling and buying local, organic, etc. Love this place!
(5)
Bryan K.
It's like eating breakfast at a friends house. That is, if your friend knows how to cook up some seriously good breakfast foods. I went with the Eggs Benedict, which were delicious. It came with a side of fruit cup and a garlic potato pancake (almost as good as Grandma Kerr used to cook up for me when I was a kid). As most of you already know, Seattleites love them some breakfast. So one piece of advice, get here early on weekends, we arrived around 11 and got right in, but when we were leaving there was quite a wait to get in. And after seeing/tasting what all the hub bub was about, I understand why.
(4)
Shannon H.
Haven't had a meal I didn't enjoy here. Attentive waitstaff without being overly hovering, nice small bar area.
(5)
Suzanne M.
Nothing bad, just not too interesting. Did love the jam. Hubs had the eggs Benedict, he complemented thehollandaise. I had thejoeschmoe, chicken sausage was tasty. Felt prices were $1-3 dollars too high on most dishes. Worth it if you are in the neighborhood, but not worth traveling to.
(3)
Ai F.
Wild Mountain Cafe vies with Geraldine's Counter as my favorite breakfast place in Seattle (I've never had dinner here, so I'll have to check that out). This cozy cafe is in a renovated Craftsman and has top quality coffee and good portions of tasty food.
(5)
Ja M.
Great food. Fun atmosphere. Building with some history. Ask to see their Wild Mountain Cafe photo album with the history of the building, how they remade their own tables with recycled tiles, how they promote community and sustainability, how they got started, etc. Includes historic photos of the building. Food is really good. Not very fast. I'd like to try their wine and beer bar sometime.
(4)
Callie K.
Just what our hungry veggie stomachs were looking for! Breakfast served till 4? On a WEEKDAY? That's crazy! No- that's what you'll find at Wild Mountain Cafe. 3 o'clock is the time my BF and I finally rolled into this cafe for our second Seattle meal... this one being breakfast. We both ordered the "Surefire Thing"- a cheesy green chili scramble with guacamole, salsa, sour cream and their famous roasted garlic potato cakes- YUM! The coffee was also excellent and our waitress kept our mugs filled at all times. She also threw in a complimentary slice of their house made coffee cake with a layer of berry filling... more please! This place is super cute too. It's situated in a cute little house which was pretty much vacated at 3 pm on a Friday afternoon. I would definitely come here regularly if I was a local.
(4)
Richard M.
MAD, MAD, MAD!! In case you missed it, this review is just a rant. I have eaten at this place many, many times. I am just ornery enough to never eat there again. I will have to wait and see. Simple put, it was as cold as a well-digger's ass outside. There is NO waiting room to speak of when it's crowded. The wait was 20-30 minutes. When my turn came, the waitress asked me if my whole party was present. I had made the mistake of telling her I was waiting for two people (my daughter and her "other"). I made the additional mistake of telling her they were quite literally 3 blocks away. She told me I could not be seated. I have tried and tried to figure out what a restaurant gets out of NOT seating a guest. I understand that some people may end up sitting and waiting an unexpectedly long time for their wayward guests, but that was not my case. Furthermore, it was clear that there were plenty of guests sitting at their tables sipping coffee and/or just chatting at the end of their meal while 10-15 people, stuffed into the small waiting area, were hoping for a table. If the restaurant is willing to tell me I cannot be seated, why don't they also tell the slow guest to get up and please leave? Of course, neither is an acceptable way to treat guests. Can someone PLEASE tell me what a restaurant gets out of NOT seating a guest? I will let you know if I ever go back. PS. The food is good and the waitstaff are nice.
(1)
MamaRed P.
Every time I have breakfast here, it feel like going to someone house and they cook the perfect breakfast for you. The potatoes pancake are amazing! The service was fast,friendly and attentive.
(4)
JARED T.
I went here for brunch after a big night of drinking, because I knew they had a full bar, which means bloody marys with vodka, not sake or whatever else beer and wine places are doing these days. I looked at the menu and everything looked kind of healthy, which is not usually what i go for when I'm hung over. I felt indecisive, so the (very pretty) waitress/bartender ordered her favorite thing for me, and it was outstanding. Garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, egg, and other stuff. That and their delicious bloody mary set me straight.
(5)
Molly R.
I admit to hesitating when choosing my 4 star rating today and truly considered downgrading Wild Mountain to 3 stars. I've been here a number of times and have been immensely satisfied with my food and service. But today I tried their tofu scramble for the first time and was extremely disappointed. It had little flavor, mushy tofu and soft, wilted veggies. They do not do this dish the service it deserves, and it said to me that they've thrown it on their menu as a token nod to all of the Seattle vegans and non egg eaters just because all the other breakfast spots do it. I almost wish I hadn't tried it, because it threw my confidence in Wild Mountain into question. Further, my own meal was a little sadder than usual, with wilted/overcooked veggies and coffee brewed far weaker than I usually have had there. But enough about that. I like to think of myself as an optimist. Perhaps it was an off day for the chef. Who knows. And overall it seemed more fair to grade based on my collective experience - which has been, like I said, generally very good. So here's all the wonderful reasons why you SHOULD try Wild Mountain Cafe out: - They serve Cafe Vita coffee. - They have the best cinnamon rolls in Seattle - be sure to get there early, else you may be out of luck because they only bake a set number each day! - Good ambiance with pretty nice art, as coffee shops and restaurants go. - Friendly staff and impeccable service. - Their signature potato cakes are a delicious alternative to hash browns or grilled potatoes that you get at other breakfast joints. - Their Tower Of Power dish is divine - it's veggies laid over the potato cakes and sprinkled with hot and bubbling sharp cheddar cheese - and peppered with whole garlic cloves - mm! - The wait isn't usually heinous - not more than 15 min when busy. And often times I've been able to sit in the bar immediately, so long as I'm only with 1 other person. I've had dinner here once - the mussels and bread were dee-lish - and they have a romantic ambiance in the evening, so it's a good spot for couples or a first date. The small bar area is also intimate and cozy, with the bar back being made out of an old headboard from a bed. I love the creative reuse of old furniture. So yes, in the end I still throw my support to Wild Mountain, but am hoping for a return to the usual 4+ star excellence upon my next visit.
(4)
Joey L.
I like this place for its funky atmosphere and fantastic cinnamon roll. The rest of the menu that I've tasted is just solid, slightly more inventive diner food and taste. It's one of those places you go hoping that last time wasn't as good as the next time you go. My hopes have been dashed twice and I'll stick to Dish.
(3)
Jim B.
Breakfast is easy to do wrong. It's easy to do boring. It's easy to do rote. It's easy to do easy. Hard is appreciated when it's done right. Hard is that one sauce that hurts to make it. That expensive restaurants often punt on... hollandaise. My mother makes killer hollandaise. I grew up on it and I am a real bitch when it comes to bad hollandaise. Bad hollandaise leaves me mental, screaming and crying and bending spoons with the sheer force of my ire. Wild Mountain has hollandaise that is so good that if they just had a gallon jug of hollandaise on the menu, I'd order it. It is mighty fine. They have several benedicts on the menu. I recommend them all. Good meats, well done eggs, in the end though ... they are just vehicles for the hollandaise. Oh, they have a veggie benedict too, so you can enjoy the hollandaise that way if you wish. Next, you know what you get here when you order a large orange juice. You get a LARGE Orange Juice. Hard to believe, but true. I love this place. I love their hollandaise. They made breakfast fun again. .... hollandaise
(4)
Indioblue M.
I was recently contacted the owner of this establishment and she was very apologetic for the service my friend and I received. You don't see that too often and I thought it was very sweet and professional of her to reach out to me. I would be willing to reconsider visiting Wild Mountain Cafe again because along with this, the food was very good.
(3)
Quinn R.
sign #1 that a restaurant has great food. The portion could easily feed a family of four yet you can't stop yourself from eating nearly the entire thing...while telling yourself "stop. Stop now. Stop right now or you will regret it" In the end the breafast burrito was way to much for me alone but alas I could not be stopped. I guess sometimes its just too much fun to ignore the voices. Closed on Tuesday so come anyday but then. The burrito was awesome. Im not sure ive ever been given a steak knife with a breakfast burrito before.
(5)
Thomas R.
The BAT Benedict was excellent and and my Bloody Mary was a perfect blend of strong and spicy. The fact that its a converted old home make for a very comfy atmosphere.
(5)
Emma F.
BEST hollandaise in Seattle. I have been to over 15 restaurants since I got here in September looking for the perfect eggs Benedict. This place comes closest. I would give this a 5 except they had ham instead of Canadian bacon and yes that matters. I did like the fact that it came with a fruit cup that had FRESH fruit in it. We did not get there in time to try the cinnamon roles... :( but the coffee cake my boy friend got was awesome, as was his dish, the fire something or other. I will be returning shortly and forcing myself to eat something other than the Benedict. I would have given this place a 4.5 if I could.
(4)
Nadine W.
One of the most child friendly and charming restaurants in Seattle with a unique southern menu! We have been here for both breakfast and dinner. They are known for their eggs Benedict but have two pages of great options including tahini stuffed French toast and huevos rancheros. For dinner their honey glazed fried chicken is incredible and their catfish is the best in Seattle. This restaurant is extremely child friendly with almost all of the tables including a patron under 3 years old. The restaurant itself is located in a quaint historic house at the top of a long set of stairs. You dine at homey tables throughout the rooms on furniture as unique and classic as the home itself. The staff is warm and the music a unique blend of classic rock (think Journey and KISS). This is helpful when you have a young child as it raises the noise level a little. This is a great cozy restaurant.
(4)
Alice Y.
We decided to go after reading all the reveiws from here and it tuly was good. The wait was pretty long since it was a Sunday morning but it was totally worth it. The food was amazing. We had the Eggs Benedict and the "Vince". The portions were big and the food had excellent flavor. Glad to find an awesome local breakfast house here!!
(4)
Amanda W.
You're not going to believe this, but the morning after Thanksgiving, I was actually hungry. How this happened, I'm not sure, but I was visiting Seattle and excited to see how my northern friends do breakfast. Unfortunately, as soon as we sat down, I was dying to get back to Portland. Guys, Wild Mountain isn't good. The food is just okay -- no major complaints, but not a lot of flavor, either. We went for breakfast and the consensus around the table seemed to be, "Eh." The portions are small and their prices are above average -- ahem, $2.50 to substitute tofu in a scramble?! Hey, come on. Most veggie options seemed pretty boring; it would be so helpful if they at least carried veggie sausage and offered it as a substitute in their (many, many, many) meaty options. Needless to say, if you're vegan, you might want to choose a different place. The food may deserve 2 stars, but the service deserves zero. We came in at a busy time, but called ahead to make sure there was room for us. We waited for a long time to be seated, to order, and to get our food; I wouldn't have minded, but our waitress acted like it was a huge inconvenience just to interact with us. She was cranky and sarcastic and by the end we were afraid to ask her for anything, lest she secretly poison our food. When we asked for waters, she told us that there were no clean glasses, and that she'd only bring some if we "really needed them." I don't mean to sound like a jerk, but why is this MY problem? If I pay to eat out, I don't want to be chided for wanting a glass of water. (In the end, she would only agree to bring waters for half of us.) A request for ketchup was met with the ol' stink eye, and when my friend asked where the bathroom was, she dryly told him to go outside, under a bush. Hey, thanks for your help! Ugh.
(2)
Ninja S.
Eating here is like having a breakfast in the dining room at some mountain lodge after sleeping in an unheated room. Pretty cool feel and good foodenings. I partook this morning of coffee and their extra-good coffee cake while others shoveled down more ambitious fast-breaking foods. They looked damn good. I should be hungrier next time.
(5)
Elizabeth J.
The eggs benedict are really special here...savory hollandaise sauce smothering delicious Canadian bacon and perfectly poached eggs, then topped off with a sprinkling of paprika. The potato cake accompanying my meal was exploding with garlic and more garlic (I love garlic). My boyfriend had the vegetarian Power of Tower and he was loving every bite...and he's not necessarily a veggie lover. I can't wait to try their happy hour sometime soon!
(5)
Jeanie K.
I really wanted to fall in love with this place. I'm a big fan of breakfast, especially brunch, and after reading the reviews here I thought I might have found "the" place. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Service was slow, which I can live with, but not once but twice my water came out with "floaters". For a table of two, that's only a clean water glass success rate of one in three (for those keeping score). The coffee was truck stop grade, and the food, although pretty good (my dining partner did not have the fortunate experience the last reviewer did with the tahini french toast - it was soggy), was definitely not worth the car ride in from Seattle and total ticket price - $30 for two. But I give it 3 stars for the creativity of the landscaping and interior design, plus the fresh out of the oven coffee cake which was FANTASTIC.
(3)
Greg B.
I've been a regular nearly every weekend for about 4 years and can count on one hand the number of less-than-spectactular meals I've had. Amazing breakfast/brunch. I was a Florentia fan for a couple of years. Other favories: Da Bomb (burrito), VegHead Medley, cinnamon rolls, cinammon rolls, cinammon rolls. You get the picture. Good food, good coffee, great staff. And there are worms in the backyard turning leftovers into compost...what guilty Seattleite doesn't love THAT?
(4)
Andrew R.
Gimme some of that Wild Mountain! I love this place-- from the mix match kitch to the tatted up waitresses, even if the food wasn't so crazy delicious I'd still probably eat here all the time.
(5)
Greg F.
This looks like a breakfast place so we weren't sure how they would do lunch or dinner. But we took our 2 kids and we were all very pleased. The voodoo catfish, mac & cheese and fried chicken were excellent! A very good experience. We'll have to get in line for the breakfast some morning.
(4)
Kat H.
Due to my excessive Yelp essay lengths, I'm keeping myself to a 50 word limit on this one. Oh crap, I just used 19! +5= 26! Do numbers count as words?!? Wild Mountain Cafe: Space is tight but the food is right. The waitress called me darlin'. Me likey.
(4)
Kristie L.
A great spot for breakfast/brunch. The cinnamon rolls are beyond delicious, almost filled me up too much for the rest of my meal (key word: almost). Definitely split one if you're ordering something else. (They only serve them on the weekends; on weekdays they serve a variety of coffee cakes.) The "it's da bomb" burrito is great, but huge! The only complaint I have about it is that my boyfriend's father kept making lame jokes about its name. If I ever hear the phrase "da bomb" again, it will be too soon...and I'm pretty sure our waitress feels the same way. The french toast left a little to be desired, but Surefire Thing and Joe Schmoe are both good. No matter what you order, you're going to leave here STUFFED! Be sure to read the back of the menu too- it will make you appreciate Wild Mountain Cafe a lot more!
(4)
Airy A.
$3.50 for a tiiiiiny side bowl of fruit for our toddler. Pretty silly. No kids menu. Good food otherwise.
(3)
Carrie H.
Came here for brunch today with a yelp crowd (which once again, able to pay the bill and no one had to pony up any more money). I love the feel of this place - converted home to a business. There is even a story on the back of the menus that explains it all! I had a cup of coffee (cafe vita brand) and the "Purefire." It consisted of eggs, cheese, diced green chiles served w/ sour cream, salsa and guac. It also came with a side of their famous roasted garlic potato cakes and toast. For me, this was very tasty, because unlike most folks, I am not a huge fan of breakfast meat. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the coffee was fresh and delicious. The waitstaff was very accommodating to the 7 of us, even when Bernie made a party foul by dropping her Starbucks coffee on the floor half full. 5 stars for the waitstaff. I will be here again, next time probably bringing the spouse. In the mean time, I will sit here satisfied and happy.
(4)
Marian M.
This is the second time I've been here for breakfast. The first time was colored by bad company making bad choices. (Hello, if you're a picky eater, then don't get the Persian Sun... duh.) The second time was MUCH better, as my dining companion actually appreciated the quirky mish mash of thrift store tableware, the food was scrumptious, and the waitstaff attentive and friendly. I wouldn't recommend this place for big groups (cramped rooms, small tables) but it's nice for a lazy Sunday brunch with a friend.
(4)
Annie B.
We decided to try something new today and went to Wild Mountain for breakfast. Let me start out by saying it has a great ambiance so I totally get why people enjoy it. But the breakfast was horrible. I had the french toast which was soggy and cold and my partner had eggs, potato pancakes, and chicken sausage. It impossible to screw up eggs so those were fine but the potato pancakes had way to much garlic and were burnt on the backside. Anyway I guess my review is this, if you are looking for great breakfast food don't go here- but it you are looking for a great place to hang out you should give it a try some time.
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Amani Ellen L.
The place is darling, the servers understand what it means to order a cup of coffee, and really, there are two words about this place: EGGS BENEDICT. Why am I yelling? Because not since the closing of the Stalk Exchange, has someone understood what it means to make Hollandaise sauce from scratch, and these folks have it down. The place is darling and teeny, the staff (and the owner!) are awesome, and the ambience is as if you're at someone's house for breakfast. They take care of you as if you were a personal guest, and I love it.
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Aaron E.
I've been thinking most of the afternoon how I'd rate Wild Mountain. Based on my previous review it's obvious I've had good experiences here, but today just really, really wasn't one of them. I expect all restaurants to have "off" days or dishes that just aren't great, but nothing about brunch today was good. For $40 we left extremely unhappy, hungry and unsatisfied. Our server was extremely slow in getting us anything. We waited far too long for our server to take our order and we waited a really long time for our food. The two drinks we ordered took nearly 20 minutes to get to our table and were horrible. My mojito tasted like rum and soda water and while there was a ton of mint and lime in my glass, there was zero flavor. Best of all, our drinks arrived about 5 seconds before our food, which is the most irritating thing in the world. I decided I wanted more lunchy foods than breakfast as did my brunch buddy and both of us were really unimpressed with what we received. I ordered the Chicken Cashew Sandwich which was incredibly bland and I thought it was the most boring thing I'd ever eaten (until I had the mac and cheese which my friend ordered). Everything about the sandwich was uninspired and while the ingredients seemed fresh, it was such a subpar dish. The chips and salsa that were served with my sandwich was probably the best part of the meal, which is sad since the salsa had huge chunks of unripe, hard tomato. My friend's mac and cheese was terrible. Many of the reviews rave about how good it is, but I thought it was incredibly boring. Texture wise, it was cheesy but on the soupy side and it tasted like nothing. There was no flavoring or seasoning and it didn't even taste like cheese. We also enjoyed the bread that was served with the mac and cheese. It was stale and burnt to a crisp. At least the crunchiness added some additional texture to the dish. A previous review mentioned that it was soupy and very unappetizing and I have to say it was the most uncreative presentation. White mac and cheese in a white bowl. No color, no flavor.... While I thought my sandwich was boring, the mac and cheese was dismal. Maybe it really was just an off day across the board?? Hmmm. It's just so hard to believe that somewhere I enjoyed so much before turned out so terrible. If it had just been bad service or one bad dish I would be more understanding, but there was absolutely nothing redeeming about our visit today. Despite previously enjoying meals here I definitely won't be coming back. It was just so bad!
(1)
Rusty S.
Ok I'll put it like this when I want to keep it in the neighborhood but really treat myself nice, this fucking place all the way. Cool atmosphere, nice staff, best food, good happy hour. All around awesomeness.
(4)
Kelly K.
Love this place! If/when I wake up early enough on Sunday to beat the brunch crowd, I love to come here for breakfast. The Florentia is hands down my favorite. It is the right mix of bacon, spinach, mushrooms, and a white cheese in scrambled eggs. If I didn't love it so much, I would eat the Eggs benedict which is also divine. The owner is great, and the staff is friendly and prompt. I also like that it is in a house, and the eclectic furniture and mismatched forks make it feel like I'm visiting my favorite yard-sale-addicted grandma.
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Laura P.
A little hidden breakfast gem! Great ambience in that little old house, and a great story written out on the menu all about the place. Friendly service, and delicious food! I will be back!!
(4)
Phil S.
Does Ballard have a House of Blues? My wife Susan and I received a $40 gift certificate as a Christmas present from her brother and sister-in-law for Wild Mountain Cafe and yesterday evening, we decided we would try it. Here's what we thought: This place is about a block away from where I met my Susan, at what used to be the China Chef Restaurant 19 years ago (yeah, in the bar --- it was a dance club, people!) so it immediately had that going for it. That, and there was ample parking around for a Friday night. The Building: The layout is really nice (even for a house). The living room is now a dining area, a larger front bedroom or den, now a nice roomy bar, the dining room, still a dining room, just off of that, the kitchen is still the kitchen, and the back bedroom, more dining area. The restrooms are right next to each other off a central hallway. You'll see in the pictures the beautiful chandelier hanging in the "living room." The place is cozy. It feels like a home. They had soft jazz music playing in the background. Dress code seemed to be jeans. The Staff: We were greeted by friendly and I daresay neighborly staff. Our waitress was very attentive and she let us sample the excellent Chilean red wine prior to ordering. She even got me a piece of grilled garlic bread and a sample of their homemade BBQ sauce to help me in my food decision. The bread and the BBQ sauce were excellent, but I ultimately had to go with the special. The Food: The special was a lemon chicken breast on top of penne pasta with fresh tomatoes, onions and mushrooms in a creamy rose sauce. Not since Susan and I went to Disney World in 1998 and dined at the House of Blues where I had their chicken penne with smoked gouda, have I tasted a dish so delicious. I cleaned my plate. I'm talking, I ordered more grilled garlic bread so I could clean my plate. See cleaned plate in the photos. Susan had two salads, a spinach and a Caesar. Like in my dish, the veggies were fresh. Susan hates limp salads with brown edges. She said the Caesar was the best she's ever had in her life. The spinach salad had tomatoes, red onions, red grapes, and breaded goat cheese. She said it was good but remembered too late she is not a fan of goat cheese. We had peach crisp for dessert with fresh whipped cream. I thought the peaches were too tart and the topping was kind of boring. Susan agreed and wished they had offered a chocolate dessert. With dessert, we ordered coffee. Susan asked if it was fresh and our waitress said she would put on a fresh pot --- and did. They serve Cafe Vita which we thought was decent coffee. Summary: My dish was $17 which I think is quite affordable for what I got. They do take credit cards there but prefer cash and I assume personal checks. Based on our first visit to Wild Mountain we will most definitely return there. This may end up being my favorite place to dine.
(5)
Alli J.
yummy yum yuminy yum. I finally got around to trekking all the way to Ballard for this little gem this weekend. It was a sunny sunday and we didn't even mind the wait because we got to sit outside and admire the beautiful, drought resistant garden out front. Our food was lovely- we had the tower of power (yummmmm) the chile and egg scramble (good, but a little bland) and the lox benedict (ohmygoddess delish). Oh yeah, and the cinnamon roll was one of the best I've ever eaten. I love the atmosphere and the business philosophy, the service was kind, attentive and friendly without being intrusive and the food was fantastic- though I must admit, not *quite* as good as it sounded on the menu- perhaps it could use just a bit more spice or... something (hence the 4 stars instead of 5). I love the variety of vegetarian options they offer here. I am also a brunch fiend and the fact that they serve breakfast 'til 4 means that I will be making the trek up the Wild Mountain more often, and dragging my Ballard and Fremont friends with me.
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Heidi S.
I took my first trip to Wild Mountain Cafe this morning for brunch. I was nursing a terrible hangover but I was pleased in spite of it. I indulged in the Northwest Eggs Benedict, which was quite satisfying. I especially liked that the hollandaise was more on the lemony rather than the buttery side. Generally speaking, I think eggs bene are a good basis for judging a restaurant as a whole. The garlic potato cake was a nice compliment to the main dish and was unlike anything I've had for brunch anywhere else. However, the accompanying fruit cup was small and superfluous since it was mostly melon, which I don't like. My boyfriend had the mac and cheese, which I tried a bite of and wasn't so thrilled about. Whatever cheese they use was pretty bland and under-salted. I would also have liked to have espresso instead of drip, but the drip they did have was decent. Overall I'd have to say that Wild Mountain is a comfortable place to have a late and leisurely brunch, there was no wait and I didn't feel rushed at all. I could have done without the reggae music in the background but you can't have everything, right? I'll have to try a few other things on the menu before I have a final verdict on this place but I have to say that it was a welcome change from Portage Bay, which has gotten a little stale for me, and Rusty Pelican, which always underwhelms me.
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Paula P.
This is an amazing place to have breakfast...everything is fresh, tastes good accompanied by great service and an interesting art atmosphere. Bloody Mary's are highly recommended, the 'Sure Fire Thing' and the 'Eggs Benedict' are delicious from start to finish. The prices are good especially considering that the food is quality, made from scratch items such as sauces and jams. It is usually busy but I've never felt ignored or rushed out with a line of people waiting to be seated. Places like this make it fun to go out and worth it to spend a little money...esp. with little money to spend.
(5)
Tiffany S.
Had breakfast here twice. First time we were seated in the main room and food was good, just not as good as it sounded on the menu. Chris and I hit it this weekend, around lunchtime, and we were seated at the bar which was not good because it was a little too "behind the scenes," if you know what I mean. I don't need to hear about the woman who got the wrong bill, or see the cinnamon roll get left in the microwave with no table to go to (I'm glad it wasn't mine. Mine was delicious, by the way). Chris had the Piggy Pile which was more like a low mound, and I had a chile and egg dish that tasted squeaky. I loved the whole atmosphere the first time, but I think I'm over it now. Take your chances.
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Austin K.
Wild Mountain Cafe is a gift to 85th St. The whole experience from walking up to the front door until you leave is thought out and well executed. Order the tower of power for breakfast. Have a drink from the school chalk board bar. Relax and take in the warm furnishings. It can get crowded, so go early or late on a Saturday morning.
(5)
Natalie W.
I really liked my Sunday brunch experience. Walking into a restaurant that is more like a warm house is comforting and engaging- especially when paired with the friendly and accommodating service. The menu had many options for anyone eating lean but loving flavor. The server even commented that they get many customers that like and order the dishes we discussed with her. My egg scramble with spinach, tofu, mushrooms, and garlic was one of the best I have had. There was a mishap with cheese regarding my dish, but my server was apologetic and took care of the egg dish quickly. The tofu took on a garlic flavor, there was lots whole soft roasted garlic, the mushrooms weren't too greasy, and the eggs not scrambled to death. Even my mother who does not like tofu, and would never order it, leaned over to try a piece and was pleasantly surprised. My mother had ordered a chicken salad sandwich with a special flavoring. She enjoyed it, but both of us wondered why the sandwich came with over a 1/2 plateful of corn tortilla chips- especially if there was nothing to dip them in. She finished her meal by eating my two potato "cakes" with ketchup. My meal had come with the scramble, potato cakes, and toast. I was looking forward to the potato cakes and upon biting in realized that they were under seasoned lumps of cooked diced potato- nothing impressive or needed. Good breakfast, a hard menu to decided from, a very smiley and pleasant server, appropriate prices, art on the walls, and a cozy atmosphere make this a place I would definitely come back to.
(4)
John H.
Cool place - feels like you're having an impromptu dinner over at a friends due to the random plates, tables, and chairs. Well that and it's inside a house... The salads are great, and the Mac n Cheese is probably the best I've ever had.
(4)
Kai K.
I went for brunch and it was really good. The coffee cake was delicious, a had a good bloody marry. The food was also good and the atmosphere was nice and cozy. The only hang-up I had was the the wording of the menu. I really don't like over the top adjectives to describe the food or ridiculous title for food items. If you can look past that, which I did, Wild Mountain get a thumbs up.
(4)
Alex L.
I was walking home from Value Village when I looked up and saw a house that looked like it had a restaurant inside it. After a good chuckle, I walked up to the patio to take a look, and noticed the specials. Two days later I came back with my wife and son, and now we're planning weekly outings. We did go during happy hour (til 6:30) and it was amazing. I got the chicken pesto sandwich, my wife got the burger, and my 3 year old got the mac and cheese. That was the best mac and cheese ever. When I return, I will order myself a kids meal, and fight them if they don't let me get it. It's that good. The burger and sandwich were great too, especially for the price. The pesto is excellent, and the burger is well-seasoned, both are great even if you don't get the trappings. My wife also got a $3 well drink special (one) and was loopy because they made it nice and stiff - even during happy hour. While there, my son broke a glass, and the wait staff was excellent - they cleaned up the shards, quick mopped the floor, and were very considerate and informative throughout our meal. We'll definitely be back, though hopefully after we find a babysitter. I can't wait to try their breakfast.
(5)
Michael T.
Great homey feel! House made cinnamon roll is good but not as good as Cinnabon. =) The eggs benedict is among the best I've had. The place isn't very big and they don't take reservations for brunch. If you want to avoid the rush then get there before 10 am on weekends.
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Geoffrey R.
Someone took my grandma's house, filled it with mildly tacky paintings from local artists, thew mis-matched plates and silverware on the tables and started serving really good food. Seriously. The piggy pile, two pieces of French Toast, A Pork sausage patty, and a fried egg on top is to die for. They also have a full bar for those of you who think dumping your booze into a 1/3 a glass of juice in the morning makes you have slightly less of an alcoholic. This place has a bunch of scramble, omelet, and basic breakfast choices, and serves lunch options after eleven. DId I mention the booze?!? THEY HAVE BOOZE!
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Sophia S.
I love the feeling that you get walking in here like you're just eating at a friends'. The seats are comfy, the fireplace cozy and the waitstaff is friendly. But just like eating at someone's home, sometimes the food is spectacular and other times the food doesn't quite come out the way you wanted it to. I've had delicious flavorful lamb stew here, but also very flat chicken enchilladas.
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N H.
This is by far my favorite breakfast spot. The bloody mary's are awesome and the coffee is great too. If you love bennies then this is the place for you, I've tried them all. My favorite dish is Buddha's Happiness, eggs with jack cheese, garlic cloves, spinach and mushrooms accompanied by their famous garlic potato cakes. The atmosphere is warm and cozy and the staff is alway friendly and helpful. Wish I still lived in the neighborhood or I'd be there every weekend!
(5)
Kevin K.
Long wait for just an okay breakfast. When I eat breakfast, I expect to be full after the meal... after all, how often do you go out to eat breakfast (once a week? every other week?). Anyhow, the price is high for what you get.
(1)
Anna L.
Drove by this place twice and kept commenting - 'Hey there is a restaurant there'. Then my BF had a craving for mac'n'cheese so I did a search on that in Yelp. It lead us there. We came for a late lunch and split a Caesar salad that was excellent. The macaroni and cheese was more than enough to share though I probably could have finished off a large Caesar on my own. We are certainly coming back. Be sure to read the back of the menu to find out about the building.
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Erin P.
The breakfast at this place is out of this world! I highly recommend the Eggs Benedict. I order eggs bennie everyplace I go to, and Wild Mountain by far has the best!! The eggs are light and poached perfectly, but the sauce is what sets them apart from the rest. It's buttery and slightly tart...amazing!! The potato cake is marvelous as well!! YUM!! The only down side is you have to come expecting not so stellar service, but the food is 100% worth the hassle!! I've been there at least 5 times if not more and each time it has been a sort of battle. For example the first time I went there it took forever to be acknowledged at the hostess desk but once we were on the list it didn't take long. When we were seated a waitress took our order...after an hour of...no coffee or water refills and no breakfast yet...3 couples that were seated after us had ate and were paying for their meals already. The same waitress that took our order came back and asked what our entire order was...20 min later we received it. Things happen...no big deal, but I was a little offended that there was no apology or compensation for the neglect we received. After the first trip whenever we go back we always play the "will they remember the side of bacon" game...and it's about 2 for 5 on remembering. The bottom line...amazing food...but if you're in a hurry or don't have the energy to deal with oversights...you might want to just save Wild Mountain for another day.
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David B.
I love going out for breakfast. I don't know why, I just do. For the last few years, my favorite breakfast spot has been Wild Mountain Cafe. I love the potato cakes, and if you can grab one of the cinnamon rolls before they are all gone, do it. They have a good dinner menu, serving what I think of as classic Seattle cuisine, done very well. This is where I take out-of-town friends for breakfast, and is also one of the places I will go to when I want a sure-fire good experience.
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Chris C.
Such good food! Attentive service, and wonderful, cozy atmosphere. The Cinnamon Rolls are so amazing. My only complaint is that the portions are a tad small for the prices they charge. If I'm paying $10 for a plate of eggs, I better walk (/roll) out of there feeling physically ill and carrying leftovers. Everything else (including their famous potato cakes) was wonderful!
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jim w.
I have traveled far and wide across our great city for a good Eggs Benedict and theirs is my favorite. Homemade hollandaise , Canadian bacon and an English muffin, anything else in my book is a fake, an impostor. Order one of their Bellini cocktails and you have included all the necessary food groups for a wonderful day.
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Dave A.
Thankfully, Wild Mountain holds up to further scrutiny! I tried it again for breakfast and the once dry Veg. Breakfast (due to my removal of eggs and cheese) was vastly improved, a worthy alternative to the grand-slam at Denny's. The breakfast burrito is huge and my companion was impressed. The home baked cinnamon roll is also huge and dripping with sweet frosting and my party obliterated it in 30 seconds flat. Best of all: they served me a beer at breakfast!
(5)
Darren H.
Went for a Sunday afternoon brunch after seeing all of the favorable reviews here, and we weren't disappointed. The Northwest Benedict was everything I'd been looking for in that dish for the 2 years I've lived here, hence the 5 stars - this place really is brunch As good as it gets! We went late enough to miss the crowds.
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Graham T.
Wow! Everyone says this is a great place for breakfast, I wouldn't know about that, I'm not a "breakfast person", they do serve it until 4pm though. Their dinner menu, that's where it's at. Let's call it comfort Americana with a North West Flare. The mussels are some of the best I've ever had, the bread crumbs add a new dimension to the traditional preparation. Moving away from mollusks, the oven fried chicken is wonderful, crunchy flavorful outside and moist juicy meat. The specials change often but they have all been winners. Lastly the desserts, locally baked everything from pear tart, to peanut butter pie to strawberry shortcake! Yum! Oh I almost forgot, Sundays 1/2 price bottles of wine, with the most expensive bottle on their list being $36, you can't turn it down!
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Hanna D.
I've eaten at WMC several times, as I live in the area--but I'm moving, and I doubt I'd come back to eat here. The breakfast is solid, and yes, I asked for crisp bacon and it was perfectly so. Some would even say overcooked, but I like it really crisp. The French toast is yummy, too. But for the prices I think everything could be a little more...special. Like the french toast could have some fruit on it, or whipped cream--you know what I mean? The service was fine, maybe a little slow--the servers are pleasant but not memorable. And i didn't think the cinnamon rolls were all that--I ended up taking most of it home and never finishing it. This isn't meant to be a review telling you to stay away--just maybe don't expect it to be anything but a decent breakfast in what feels like my grandmother's house.
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Kimberley D.
I'm obsessed with brunch, so I had to make the drive. I agree with Laural: definitely worth it. There's something for everyone: healthy options, greasy options, vegetarian options... but all seem to be quite tasty options. Pricing is fairly typical of Seattle brunch: ~8-9 entrees.
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Adam M.
We went in this morning and had a great breakfast. Loved the atmosphere, interesting but not overwhelming menu, and good service. I always appreciate well done hollandaise. Definitely will return.
(4)
Katie S.
I've only been here three times total and I'm starting to love it. Dinner tonight, I had the fried chicken which was very tasty - tender and perfectly cooked on a pile of mashed taters and basic veg on the side. This was good but I probably wouldn't order it again because I want to try many other things on the menu! The husband got the 'don't bust my chops' or whatever super clever name for it, boneless pork chop stuffed with some amazing mushroomy filling, atop more mashers and veg, surrounded by a moat of delightful marsala cream sauce with more mushrooms. This was good enough that I kept reaching over with my fork to steal some sauce for my chicken. It was incredibly earthy and tasty. My three-year was served the pesto on bowtie pasta and this was possibly the best thing on the table. He dug right in and I stole his too. The pesto was incredibly basil-y and rich, tons of parmesan, just a perfect plate of pesto pasta. About a month ago I had lunch there and got a BLAT (avocado in a BLT) with french onion soup with my mom. She wouldn't order something different so I could taste a new food, so we only tried that. Thankfully it was a perfect food experience. When the plates came, I as unimpressed. The sandwiches seemed a little thin and looked like the came out of a normal kitchen (normal roman-meal looking bread, sliced diagonal). FREAKING AWESOME. The sandwiches were not extremely generous of filling, but they were just the right amount for lunch and tasted great. The soup...instead of a tarpit of molten cheese smothering it, was clean and perfect in a little black coffee cup with a cheesy toast perched on top. The broth was rich and meaty tasting, I tihnk a little bit of sherry was in it. (I'm NOT a french onion soup afficianado of expert) and the onions were great. All I know is I don't like F. O. soup and I loved this. We also got a piece of raspberry coffeecake "to go". Yeah right. I ate my half right there in the place. Please go there and buy some of this ASAP. It is so good I would buy a PAN of it and pass if off as my own for worshipping from my friends. This place rocks. Apparently they have 1/2 price wine there on Sunday nights. I will return!
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Katie C.
Great black bean burger. Came in for dinner just before happy hour ended, so I took advantage of those deals - otherwise, would have been quite expensive. Nice cozy spot.
(3)
Melanie L.
Wow, yummy. This place was excellent. We went here last night for the Dining out for life AIDS event. Our group tried the garlic appetizer, mussels, and the coconut prawns. The roasted garlic plate was amazing. The mussels were perfectly cooked and seasoned (plus they were huge). I would probably pass on the prawns again, you only get 5 and they really weren't worth the money (but they were very tasty and the dipping sauce was excellent). For dinner a couple of us got the pesto chicken, my friend tried the fried chicken and my fiance tried the carpetbaggers stew. The pesto chicken pasta was very good. The portions were huge, it had big cloves of roasted garlic scattered throughout... It was excellent. The fried chicken was very popular. My friend devoured hers. The carpetbaggers stew looked good. It was piping hot and was served with a side salad... I would have kept the 2 completely seperate only because the hot bowl the stew was in basically wilted the salad instantly (just a recommendation).. I really liked the ambiance and the service was great. I was impressed with their wine selection as well. We had a couple reds and were very pleased. The Root 1 cabernet from Chile was delicious. We will be back soon (hopefully for breakfast).
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Joel N.
You gotta love this place! The owners remodeled an old house in Ballard. They have used recycled materials for everything, all over the restaurant. The tables are beautiful and the dishes, all unique. A great use of a unique space that really needed some love. The food is very good. The employees care a great deal about putting out a quality meal an you can see it when served. The dessert are to die for! Try the fried chicken! The service is friendly, prompt, and sometime just a little sassy! Oh, and cute. The bar is about as intimate as you can get, seating only about 6 to 8 at two small tables and a bar. Try this place and you will NOT be sorry!
(5)
Hanna W.
One of the greatest things about taking staycation days is the chance to do all sorts of random things that, obviously, you normally can't. This led me to look for a weekday breakfast spot. To my dismay, many of my go-to, favorite brunch restaurants are weekends only. Thankfully, Wild Mountain is serving up yummy morning fare every day ('cept Tuesdays, as the menu states) until 4pm. Previous trips to Wild Mountain have been full of well-cooked scrambles and eggs benedict. This time, however, I decided to go for the one menu item I often consider but pass for something more traditional - the Tower of Power. One must love potatoes and garlic to get this dish. Trust me, my friends, I definitely hold those two foods on a pedestal. The Tower of Power is two garlic potato pancakes topped with sauteed veggies and a little bit of cheese. To be truly gluttonous, I also ordered the side of scrambled eggs so I would feel I was getting a tiny bit of protein on this otherwise carb bomb. Sweet, sweet, carb bomb. While I wolfed my food, my boyfriend did the same with the Huevos Rancheros. He said it was a little heavy on the enchilada sauce but I barely got my fork in there to try it before it was gone. All this great food is successfully nestled in a converted house with surprisingly nice ambience despite there being a lot of tables in the joint. The staff has always been very cool and attentive. All in all, it's rapidly becoming one of my favorite for brunch eats.
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Kristin M.
wonderful for the breakfast you're craving later than breakfast time... local and eco-friendly cuisine nice but not "meet your new bff" waitstaff good food, lots of choices for your varied tastes best part is the atmosphere & the community acceptance of thriftstore mismatched place settings look for the toe shoe clock read the menu story (all the best to you Roo)
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Candice R.
Came here because of your positive reviews. I searched "brunch" and found this lovely jewel. I got the Fremont Fool: fresh fruit atop granola (no peanuts! The only nuts were pecans and almond slices) and Yami yogurt with toast on the side. I'd never had Yami. I don't think they add any/very much sugar, but the combination of fresh fruit, granola and sour yogurt is delightful! My brunch date had the Eggs Benedict. He normally inhales his food, but made the point of eating slowly in order to savor his meal. Server was fun, friendly, and delightful. She spent a bit of time chatting with us, but it was just right. This is one of those places that make you want to continue supporting small, locally-owned businesses. It has a story and lots of character. We did have a hard time finding it. I didn't realize it was in a house. I'd come back next time I'm in town. They have a little bar that looks like fun. I'd give this place 5 stars, but one of their charming chairs were a little uncomfortable and poked me. I'm just picky about where I put my booty.
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Renah S.
i have now been to wild mountain cafe twice and the first time was three years ago. this place is delicious, it just isn't anywhere near where i live. a good friend of mine met me there around 11:30am, which turned out to be a good time to go, because about a half an hour later the wait looked to be really long. we chose to sit at the bar, just so we didn't have to wait for a table. we ordered our food and chatted. my food came out and not hers. it turned out they hadn't even out her order into the system, which is the reason for only three stars. i had french toast and it was perfect. not too sweet, doughy in all the right places; just exactly what i was hungry for. their garlic potato cakes are also very good, have them if you go.
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Don G.
Great food. The ambiance is a bit funky and not the most comfortable. I do not recommend it as a place to go for breakfast or lunch on weekend. Too many people feel it is OK to bring their ill behaved spawn in and let them distrurb the dining experience of other patrons.
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Mary P.
My mom and I went to Wild Mountain Cafe for our Mother's Day Brunch and we both fell in love! When we arrived there were people lined up down the stairs (as we expected on Mother's Day) but we were happily surprised when we only had to wait about 25 minutes! We were told it was due to us only having two people in our party, some larger groups that got there when we did were still waiting outside when we left. Once we were seated we were surprised again when our order was taken within 3 minutes of sitting down! Since Wild Mountain cafe is in an old house the tables were a little too close together for my taste, and it was also a bit loud with all the kids there. But I loved that all the tables, chairs, and coffee mugs were different, quite an eclectic little place! The coffee was fabulous! And we lucked out and snagged the last home made cinnamon roll, which was to die for, very moist and gooey (although, if you are going to go the cinnamon roll route I would suggested a smaller breakfast, as they are huge and very yummy). For the main course I had the Surefire Thing scramble, which had green peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese, and came with garlic potato cakes, toast, and home made guacamole. Everything was fabulous! If you like garlic you will love the potato cakes, they were very creamy, garlicy, and nicely browned. There was so much flavor wafting from my plate, I truly did not know where to start! The home made guac was amazing, and the eggs were very moist and cheesy. Overall, the experience was wonderful! The food was great, the wait was not too bad for Mother's Day, and the wait staff were lovely. My mom and I will definitely return, I am dying to try the french toast! And I will also be trying their happy hour!
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Sunil S.
We were excited at the reviews only to be disappointed. The eggs benedict is good but nothing to rave about. The taco salad was so-so. Overall, the food was fresh but just lacked the oomph. The ambience is disappointing and the service at best was a bit lame.
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Ranier D.
The ol lady dragged me here for dinner. We were hungry after running around X-mas shopping all day. Houses that are converted into restaurants are weird. Like going to a B&B without the bed part. Kinda homey and cozy. I had the ribeye which was cooked to my liking - medium rare and the accompanying garlic mashed potatoes and veggies were great. The old lady had some kinda chicken pesto pasta which was also delicious. The olive tapenade/bread appetizer was also yummy. Not bad. the breakfast menu looked good enough for a return visit.
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Jeannie G.
I hesitate to write a review only because this place doesn't need to be more crowded. I've only been for breakfasts but it is the best breakfast in Seattle for the money. I'm devoted to the eggs benedict although the "potato cake" is too garlicky for me (and I love me some garlic). I've taken finicky eaters here and they love it. I've taken folks who consider a fork an obstacle here and they've loved it.
(5)
Gates B.
One of the things I miss most having moved from Ballard to Capitol Hill! This quirkly little purple house in a less-than-desireable location hides amazing food! Everthing is good, though the Mac n Cheese is only okay. Service has always been great, good coffee and drinks. The best part is you can order breakfast items until 4pm every day they are open!
(4)
Steve F.
The great thing about living in a free society is ones ability to write whatever one chooses to. This review is based on mine and my wife's experience while dining at the Wild Mountain Cafe'. We decided to make the hours journey to try out this quaint eatery if only to get out of our town for a while. Located in the Greenwood area just outside Seattle this cafe' is not hard to find, although on a busy day parking may be a little challenging. But hey welcome to the Northwest. The menu is plentiful although a few specialty items may only be served on the weekends. If in doubt go to their website and check out the menu before going. Be warned they are not open on Tuesday's. The prices are very reasonable for the area and the coffee is very good which I was informed by the friendly wait staff is a local roaster, Herkimer Coffee. The service this day was spot on especially for only having 2 servers and mostly a full house. Should you have to wait the food is worth it. From the time we got our coffee to the time our order was taken it was about 15 minutes. From the time our food order was taken to the arrival of the food was about 10-15 minutes...not even enough time to give it any thought. The food came out nice and hot and the presentation was on par with a good place to eat. Both of our meals were delicious and I couldn't even finish my meal due to it's portions (although I did manage to snatch the last piece off toast of my wife's plate so I could have some more of the wonderful homemade Raspberry jam ). All in all it was a very enjoyable experience. We defiantly plan on coming back on a weekend and trying out one of their homemade cinnamon rolls (only served Saturday - Sunday). I'm going to give a rare for me... 5 stars. Breakfast with both of us having bottomless coffee with tax was $27.38, My wife had the Joe Schmoe breakfast and I had the Da Bomb breakfast burrito. The total cost of the experience was very acceptable in my opinion. Do a local business a favor if your in their area and you're looking for a good meal drop by and support a local business supporting local employees. Heck even if you just want to get out of your town this little quaint cafe' might be just for you. And on an ending note there is a small bar area which offers full menu service.
(5)
erik b.
i've been here three times. heard about the fried chicken, but unfortunately it was sold out both times. i had breakfast there once. the food was good, but nothing fantastic. a big thing for me eating out, is service. specifically water. i drink a lot of water at restaurants, and i don't enjoy flagging down servers for refills. but please don't misunderstand me. i don't chug water down, and i don't expect servers to bring me water when they are busy. that being said, all three times wild mountain failed my "water test". for a small place, i would expect more of a personal or intimate type of service. i don't feel i received that here. no offense wild mountain. maybe if you could guarantee me that fried chicken i keep hearing about, i will give you another shot.
(3)
Stacy C.
This place is kick@ss! I plan to be back again, and again and again. Kitchy, cute, arty. Lovely location. Food is delicious. House is delightful and the staff are wonderful. Kate was our server and she was great! Check out Wild Mountain this weekend!
(5)
Joel G.
The cinnamon roll was the best cinnamon roll I have ever had, but the "tower of power" was kind of bland and disappointing. But did I mention that cinnamon roll? Oh, that cinnamon roll!
(4)
Me H.
Great breakfast with a eccentric atmosphere. The food was wonderful, the wait was long but two spots opened up at the bar and we were seated right away. The staff made sure we were taken care of and our glasses never went empty. It's like someone mentioned earlier it's Pacific Northwest meets greasy diner but in a good way.
(4)
Yani W.
I've been here a few times with a friend who lives in the neighborhood. They know her, so we always have a fun time. The food is great, reasonably priced, and the waitstaff rocks! Monday's are Margarita nights, and they make fine Margaritas!
(5)
Kate S.
Had breakfast at Wild Mountain this morning, absolutely fantastic! Great menu, great atmosphere, great service! Can't wait to try something new next time!
(5)
cassie w.
I went to wild mountain today for my birthday breakfast, I ordered the delicious eggs benny and as I got down to the bottom of my fruit cup there was glass in the ramekin which I found due to it being in my mouth. Therefore I ate glass. I politely told the waitress, knowing it was not her fault but in the end I was not comp on my meal. I work in the industry and I believe that buying my 6 dollar mimosa is not the way to handle glass in the customers mouth! I love this resteraunt and the past few times I have been there I have been disapointed with the food, and now the service. I hope that Connie can tell her employees glass in mouth of customer should be subsituted for a comp meal.
(1)
Tim O.
Love the atmosphere and the food. Their coffee cake, if you can get it, is amazing. Love the food, but seems like all the veggie options have the same ingredients - just in a different order. Is that just me?
(4)
J T.
We were invited to this place by a couple that's kind of like... "weird?" They said they "loved it." When I walked in, I totally understood why they connected to Wild Mountain. This place, even it's location, is a bit awkward and off. The food is so, so... The omelets, although creative on paper, are definitely sub par (have an omelet at Portage Bay or Hi Spot and you'll know what I mean.) Another thing I instinctively knew the moment I walked in was that this didn't look like the kind of place that would serve espresso - and of course, I was right. Frankly, that should be illegal in Seattle. They serve something like "coffee." I mean it looks like coffee but it doesn't smell or taste like coffee. It tastes like some off concoction that someone who's stuck on a "Wild Mountain" might brew up. The staff is nice-ish but we waited far too long to be seated and they kept seating people before us. Lastly, we were chatting after brunch and the waitress kept giving us this rude "can you leave now" stare. Okay, successful-restaurant-running, tip-garnering 101: Don't rush the patrons.
(2)
lara s.
good food, especially the potato pancakes, and nice vibe/decor.
(4)
Laural B.
Amazing breakfasts: PNW cuisine fused with greasy spoon fare. Very fresh ingredients, breakfast till 3pm. Worth the trip.
(5)
jenny w.
The few times I ate here were wonderful. Be prepared for a wait on the weekends. A lot of fresh ingredients and garlic in a lot of scrambles. They have friendly service and beer as well as a bar. This place is small so arrive early for a seat. Great food and large portions! Very tasty.
(4)
Kyle M.
the brunch at this place is awesome! it's really cool eating in this cozy home atmosphere. the owner is really great. it's always packed - or at least when i've been. if I could give this place 6 stars I would!!
(5)
Noel S.
I love this place! They offer good food and friendly service with an unique atmosphere. They actually like their customers and try very hard to please them. Now.. how many places can you say that about? Breakfast, lunch or dinner with a cocktail, you can't go wrong at this great local cafe!
(5)
Brooke Y.
We were here for dinner with friends and the food was hit and miss. I ordered the goat cheese/spinach salad and it was very good and also huge. My hubby ordered the mac-n-cheese and I could not believe how it was served-- poor little macaronis swimming in a loose cheese sauce on a huge plate. It was a sea of macaroni with nothing to hold it together and it just spread out over his plate like it was macaroni soup. I make this at home myself and have had it other places and nowhere have I ever seen such an unappetizing presentation-- the cheese could barely stick to the pasta. My friend ordered the ravioli and thought it was average. The marinara was runny (what is it with the watery sauces here?) with chunks of tomato, not an incorporated red sauce that you might imagine accompanying your pasta. Our other friend ordered the steak, thought it was ok, and liked the mashers that came with it. It's a small neighborhood joint so I wanted to like the place, but I don't think I would suggest this as a dinner spot. I hear they have good breakfasts though?
(3)
S. M.
The second time I went to this restaurant, the waitress recognized me and treated me like I was a regular. And so I've become one. So many restaurants seriously underestimate the power of recognizing repeat clients. I love the fact that she knows to get me coffee right away and remembers what I ordered last time. Not all the waitstaff there is quite that good, but I've never had a bad experience. The food is fabulous, especially the eggs benedict in the morning and the pasta gorgonzola in the evening.
(5)
E G.
I visited WMC for the first time this week. It was lovely! I always drive by and say to my sweetie, "Sweetie, we should eat there, look it's in a cute little house, how can it not be delicious?" There's just something about cute little houses made into restaurants. Well, we'd pass on by and forget it about the next time we were hemming and hawing over where to go out for dinner. Finally, I got my chance. It is as cute inside as I imagined and the food was incredible. We started with steamed mussels with grilled bread (definitely a rival of the Palace Kitchen steamed mussels app -- which are a house fav), then had pan-seared scallops served over zucchini/corn fritters with crispy onions; and we shared a shepherd's pie with ground beef and veggies. To finish, we split a piece of chocolate/coconut cream pie. The service was casual and sweet-natured, nothing was rushed. It was a small token, but I really felt appreciated about supporting a small, local business because they included a thank you note with our bill stating exactly that. Awww. As other reviewers have said, it really is a cozy environment, and it feels like you walked into a good friend's home who just happens to be a culinary expert and is going to whip up a fancy meal just for you. They'll get repeat visits from us, for sure.
(4)
Rachel M.
Cutest cafe I've been to in a while! The decor and atmosphere were both a bit quirky, and the location is far enough off the main road to allow for some peace and quiet. Friendly service & fast response, despite the Sunday morning rush of toddler-toting parents. The French Toast Slam was phenomenal, the bacon was crispy, and the eggs didn't disappoint. The prices were surprisingly reasonable. Also, they're totally fine with take out. I just wish the cinnamon rolls didn't run out so quickly. Well done, Wild Mountain Cafe!
(4)
Ally D.
I ordered a soup and salad combo with toast. This place is just below mediocre. The soup tasted like it came from a can with cheap yellow cheese sprinkled on top and the salad was from a packet or premixed iceberg and onions. The toast was stale and cold when it arrived. I told the waitress the toast was cold and stale and she just said that is how they toast it. All of this was over $10. Over all the food tasted like it came from a cheap diner and was over priced and nothing to get excited about. I came once before and had a similar experience. Was really hoping for something better because of the reviews, but I wont be coming back.
(2)
Sean C.
Wild Mountain was such a pleasant surprise, and so much better than your average breakfast spot. Coffee was provided on the porch to make the wait a little easier, but we only stood there for a few minutes before we were seated. The food was really good. I had the Tower of Power, which was delicious. It could have been a greasebomb, but it wasn't - it was obviously prepared with care and good ingredients. The kids were happy, but their portions weren't huge. As soon as my son's order came, I put in a second order just like the first. We'll certainly be back.
(4)
Annie S.
Wonderful little spot in an adorable purple house. Amazing spicy bloodies and salmon veggie benedict :D
(5)
Whitney A.
This is my go-to breakfast place and I LOVE it! I usually go for the Piper's Creek or Surefire Thing. But the Vinny, or whichever scramble it is that has pineapple in it, is actually really good, and you should try it. Love the servers here, and the rotating art on the walls. Food is usually pretty fast, I can only remember getting hangry while waiting once or twice, which was probably on a busy Sunday morning. Tip: the cinnamon rolls look better than they taste, so if you're in the mood for something sweet, get the daily coffee cake, which is AMAZING!!!!!! My only, only thing that I wish was different is that they had a different potato option than the garlic potato cake, which is a pan-seared garlic mashed potato patty. It's tasty, but just not my style.
(5)
Merrick N.
best breakfast location in seattle. ...mic drop. So that's my original review, which is apparently too short. This place is GOOOD. it's quirky. Every coffee cup is different. Every plate is different. The staff are FANTASTIC. I've tried a good portion of the incredible menu and everything is always super good, tastes fresh, and tastes like magic. Purdy Girl, Eggs Benedict and tower of power are my go-to's. The bloody mary's are SPICY. Too spicy for me, if we're being honest, but my friends who love spice LOVE them. Best eggs benny in town. in the the state. in the usa. in the WORLD. Yeah- I went there. Also the potato pancakes are ridiculously good, you'll want ten of them. Light and fluffy and flavorful. Best brunch. EVER.
(5)
Tim K.
Flying solo because the family was out of town so decided to leave the neighborhood to try a new breakfast spot. Arrived 30 min after opening. Plenty of seating, friendly staff, lots of great menu items had to go with EB since it was my first time. Herkimer coffee was a pleasant surprise. Recommended if you in the neighborhood. I will bring the family back soon. Can't forget to try a cinnamon roll.
(4)
Michael K.
I wish my house was a five star cafe... because that would definitely help me lose weight in the long run... This place is adorable, creative, and filled with friendly people and amazing food. On my visit here, I encountered a small, edible mountain that was formed over time by the weathering of flour and sugar and cinnamon and other natural elements of Earth's making. One day when it was really hot, they sorta twisted around each other over and over until the formed what someone called a cinnamon roll. Some people aren't smart though, we all know what a cinnamountain is. Anyways, I ate one of these by myself and then hours later, woke up hooked up to a respirator. Kidding - so delicious. Have one. Everything on the menu I've seen has been stellar... eggs, bene, omelets, potatoes, meats, cheeses, veggies... whatever base dish and whatever you stuff them with - you will enjoy every minute here. Be wary the wait - but enjoy the time.
(5)
Ken S.
Quant house converted into a restaurant. Food was excellent. Fresh and organic ingredients on a modern menu with some classic choices. Highly recommended for breakfast if your in the area. Price is moderate Aprox 50 to feed 3 but my son only had a cinnamon roll. Everything was cooked perfectly and the tower of power was way to much for me to eat.
(5)
Christopher H.
I ordered the tower of power--5 stars is a complete understatement! My entire life, up until recently, I've had a minor fear of tomatoes and mushrooms in all forms. Only these past couple of years have I been open to eating tomatoes and mushrooms, and these are the best tomatoes I've ever tasted. Truly, I mean it. Spinach, mushrooms, peppers, and onions are all very flavorful; well seasoned and cooked just right! I got salmon added to it, which is also pretty good. Great, homey, comfortable atmosphere if you're going to eat there and service is great/friendly.
(5)
Gregory B.
Not a bad place at all. Pretty good food. Service was mild though. Wished for more of a variety on the menu. Tables were pretty small. Basically a house-turned-restaurant. Pretty good coffee. I did like what I ordered.
(3)
Diana V.
I had breakfast with my husband in this quaint purple house this morning. I looked up the menu before we ventured out since I am following a gluten free diet. They advertise having GF bread, so I was good. I asked if their signature roasted garlic potato cakes were GF and the server said they were, so I was very happy. They were delicious. I had the Roo's Hometown Scramble and it was very good. I had a GF English muffin as well, a rare treat. My husband had the Persian Sun, a stuffed French Toast concoction and seemed happy with it, although he felt that the tahini was a bit overwhelming. As usual, our practice of eating early is probably helpful. The place was filling up at 9:00 when we arrived. I am sure we will be returning to try a few other dishes here.
I give wild mountain a 10 for 10. I've been here more than a dozen times and I always love the food and enjoy the friendly staff. Good local vibes for family dining or hangover breakfast drinks.
(5)
Collin W.
Epic! Great service, incredible breakfast, tasty coffee and the the cinnamon rolls are not to be missed! I wasn't super impressed with the Bloody Mary, but I admit I'm pretty picky when it comes to a good one. No doubt this will be the place I take out of town buddies/family!!!
(5)
Jaimee M.
Good spot for breakfast but expensive for what you get. If eclectic is your thing then this is the place for you. Personally I can handle the crammed seating and neighborhood feel but not for the prices. Food was pretty good, mac n cheese was the highlight but I don't think we'll be back.
(3)
Chelsea J.
Keeping it at a four here for Wild Mountain Cafe! Their food is very good. I like the cozy house feel and the atmosphere of the restaurant. Very homey. Most recently I had the lox and cream cheese scramble with potato cakes. The scramble was well done and tasty. I love their potato cakes. They give you homemade jam for your toast or English muffin. Service is pretty slow but friendly which I remember from prior visits. I waited for quite sometime for a coffee refill and my food took almost a half hour to arrive which is a long time for a breakfast order. However, they offer great food and prices are reasonable. $10 range for most of their breakfast items. Accessibility isn't good for anyone who can't do stairs.
(4)
Marcus N.
Oh you like Breakfast? Check. How About A Bar? Check. Is it time to Eat? When isn't it? Then go here! I had 2 Over Easy Eggs, Potato Cakes and Chicken/Garlic Sausage and it was the best day ever after. It made my day better do your self a favor and go eat here at least once. You know to get it off your bucket list.
(5)
Ray I.
Pretty bomb blueberry coffee cake. Got the tower of power and it's just your standard breakfast fare. The potato cake that came with it was just okay. Will have to come back to try other thignson the menu.
(3)
Rachel G.
I really enjoyed my breakfast here the other day. It was really busy and a bit crowded, but service was still prompt. We got a cinnamon roll that was indeed delicious, and I got some kind of hot pepper scramble that was SO much food. I also liked their hashbrown alternative - garlic mashed potato pancakes. They were creamy and fluffy and all kinds of awesome. I will definitely keep this on my list of favorite brunch spots.
(5)
Jay H.
I like this place. It's cute, quaint and homey. I came here early on a Sunday morning and was greeted and seated promptly. I asked for orange juice (they have some sort of organic super juice) and coffee. While our server was filling the drink orders I was checking out the local art on the walls and perusing the menu. I'm a lover of French toast so I decided on that but I also saw some rad looking cinnamon rolls in a case by the door and as I also love cinnamon rolls I ordered that to start. I always find it funny how people who have eaten with me numerous times still somehow lose their minds enough to think I'm going to share my food with them. You order what you want to eat and I'll order what I want to eat. Keep your friggin' fork off my plate or I will stab you with a spoon. Once the battle ended I had devoured quite an amazing cinnamon roll. Did I mention the crazy juice yet? It was crazy good! The French toast was alright on it's own merits. It wasn't amazing by any means but it was a decent dish. I did find it quite delicious to pour on the syrup and add some strawberry freezer jam. That had the ol' taste buds a rockin'! The bacon was super crispy and did what bacon does. Hit. The. Spot. The scrambled eggs were... scrambled eggs. What? Do you want a sonnet about scrambled eggs? The food was good to great, the drinks were nice and constantly refilled, it felt like home and the prices were fair. What's not to love about this place? I can definitely see this being one of my go to spots for early breakfast on the weekends. I can also see myself stopping by just to nab a cinnamon roll. I'm a fan!
(4)
Tara J.
Really good breakfast spot with huge portions and a nice and varied menu. I love houses that are converted into restaurants, as I feel more "homey" and that I've really been invited into someone's home for a meal. Lots of vegetarian options and the coffee was really tasty as well. Just wish I could have gotten a refill without having to ask, but that's not a big deal. The Tower of Power was tasty but HUGE! I probably only ate half of it, and got the leftovers wrapped up. I ordered it without green peppers, but the peppers were on it anyway. If you really don't care for green peppers, emphasize that you don't want them as the flavor seemed to permeate throughout. Nevertheless, I still LOVED this! Hubby ordered the Veggie Bennie and loved it as well. This is a solid breakfast option in Seattle.
(4)
Laura B.
This place is great with a chinook book coupon. Very quiet dinner... kind of medium slow service... so don't go in a rush. I can't remember what I ate... so it wasn't AMAZING but I do remember thinking that I should come back here. This review needs an update as soon as that happens.
(4)
Jasmine M.
Unfortunately, they've cut their dinner service and are now only open until 3pm. We live close and would walk over often for dinner. We've only ever had their breakfast twice, not that it's bad, but it is so crowded, Their breakfasts are nice and tasty, and plentiful but waiting for an hour to be sat just for breakfast is not something we do. In Seattle, you don't have to. There are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many breakfast places. But if you're up for brekkie at a popular place where you have to wait a long time, then this is one of those trendy spots that you'll love. Sadly, not for me or my family.
(2)
Benjamin M.
Solid. Ok coffee (weak) but amazing food and good service. Great cinnamon rolls and awesome scrambles. Will be headed there again for sure.
(4)
Trish R.
I've been to Wild Mountain Cafe exactly one time. Why? Who knows? We don't eat out as frequently as we used to, we don't have as much change in our pockets, we live & work on the east side of Seattle instead of the west end--pick a reason. Whatever that reason, Stephen J. & I found ourselves sharing the same day off, and, after an appointment, decided to go to brunch. My GI system thanks him for choosing Wild Mountain Cafe. The environment was rather quaint, with tables sprinkled throughout what appeared to be rooms in a home. We visited on a Monday, which is why we assume we were able to get seated right away. I was pleased to see a "gluten free" reference on the menu. It's always nice when those working at a dining establishment point out their awareness of food sensitivities or allergies and let their patrons know they are happy to answer questions (ok, well maybe not "happy," technically, but they'll do it). A pesto scramble? Er...sign me up! I was offered a corn tortilla instead of the toast as a gluten-free side. Stephen ordered the breakfast burrito. Food arrived shortly afterward: hot, but not too hot; large portions, but not too large. The pesto was a hit with me. The cook used chunks of mozzarella instead of grated cheese, which was a pleasant surprise. Stephen was happy with his burrito, and liked the spicy beans that came along with his order. The service was prompt, pleasant, and polite. We tend to visit the same haunts over & over again, preferring to spend our money on already-Yelped goods and services we know we'll enjoy before walking into the door of an establishment. That acknowledged, I'm rather stingy with five-star reviews. Thanks, Wild Mountain Cafe, for making me feel a little less like Scrooge this holiday season.
(5)
Rae S.
When we decided that a rainy Saturday morning needed to be about brunch, I suggest Wild Mountain. The big bowl of Cure-All Mac-n-Cheese blinged out with bacon was the perfect way to start a nasty-weather day.
My favorite breakfast spot! Everything is always fresh and delicious! Although this place can get really busy, customer service remains the same: prompt and friendly. My go to dishes are the Purdy Girl scramble, the Garden veggie scramble and their eggs Benedict. They also have some AMAZING garlic potato cakes which is basically pan fried mashed potatoes with roasted garlic. Definitely give this place a try!
(5)
Steve S.
Still as delicious as I remember, and in a location that just makes you want to eat breakfast. Still a highly recommended place, especially if you enjoy the comforts of home without actually being in your home.
(4)
Juli-ann W.
Charming, personable, patient and mouth-watering. What a delightful spot for a leisurely weekend brunch. I look forward to returning soon!
(5)
Kristin B.
Food- It was good and I would come back because the Bacon was thick and cooked well. Love the kids menu choice and it was more than enough food for my daughter. It took far too long to get 4 plates of food. 30 plus minutes for our food. Atmosphere- Loved eating in an older home turned restaurant. I give this 5 stars. Service- just Ok...Wasn't bad but wasn't spectacular. Server didn't bother to tell us about any specials, or to come assure us that our food was on its way. Water and Coffee was refilled without asking. Will come back to try the Cinnamon roll since I saw it on the way out and it looked amazingly tasty.
(3)
Victoria C.
I came here on a double brunch date after reading the great reviews and, I must say, my experience was consistent with many of the other reviewers! Overall, it's a great restaurant with home-y ambiance, an adventurous menu balanced with traditional classics which live up to expectations, and a welcoming family sense of customer service. PROS: 1. Great food. I stuck with the classic eggs benedict and was not disappointed. Everything was prepared as it should have been. And, the accompanying garlic hash was superbly garlic-y. I can't wait to come back to try the Persian French Toast. 2. Great ambiance. It's like you're dining at someone's house. Literally. 3. Great prices. CONS: Only things to complain about include: 1. Long wait times 2. Lack of handicapped access (my bf on crutches had to hobble up the stairs)
(4)
Robbie s.
Great Chow! Stopped bye this morning for a quick bite and had a great meal. The service was outstanding and the food was great at a very reasonable price. Doesn't get any better than that. We will definitely be dining there again.
(5)
Rose B.
I really, really love this place for breakfast. It's a super cute and unique location. That alone should warrant a visit. Outside there is an immense garden that is to die for (unless you have allergies - in which case it may make you die). The vibe here is completely welcoming, hippy, homey. The menu has quite a bit I didn't look through - I only had eyes for the cure-all mac and cheese. I get the feeling that everything here is made to order so it took a little while. It was well worth the wait to get the delicious and cheesy noodles. You can add toppings to the mac and cheese. I'm looking forward to trying a few combos in the future.
(4)
Alyson M.
It's kind of like eating breakfast at your mom's house! The house is very cute and the room partions help cut down on the noise and give it a cozy feel. The cinnamon roll is of the gooie yummy variety. If you are planning on getting that though, I would split that an one entree with another person. The juice was fresh as was the fruit. The Eggs Benedict was pretty standard but the hollindaise sauce was a great quality. I'll be back for sure.
(4)
Bruce L.
It's dark, and the menu is hard to read! It's fine when you make up fancy names for your dishes, but when all the description is in small fonts and ALL CAPS, that doesn't help. And the wait for food was extra long too! The food was pretty good, but sorry, the long wait was just too much, that's the 2 stars. And even paying take extra long
(2)
Samantha P.
This place was very quaint, the food and service were wonderful. The eggs Benedict was one of the best I've ever had.
(4)
Kay S.
Based on the stellar Yelp reviews, I decided to give this place a go for Brunch. I can usually trust Yelp to steer me in the right direction for places to eat, places to go, things to see, but sadly to say, Yelp failed me this time around. The establishment appears to originally have been a house that was renovated into a cafe/diner. The interior decor seems to be a compilation of whatever was available at the clearance section at Goodwill and/or Salvation Army. Don't get me wrong, I usually love little 'hole in the wall' establishments with decor from second hand stores because with a little bit of effort, the end result is usually unique and imaginative. Sadly to say, Wild Mountain Cafe lacked any type of creativity with the furniture/decor. As for the food, it was mediocre at best. I ordered the Eggs Benedict which was nothing out of the ordinary. I've had better. It also came with a side of fried garlic mashed potatoes which I found a bit interesting. Oh and also a cup of fruit which was, eh ok. My friend ordered the french toast something... which was again ok. Don't expect the french toast to have any type of fruit topping because it doesn't. Only syrup. Not even powered sugar. The service was average, nothing spectacular. Overall, I probably will not be going back to this place.
(2)
Natalie E.
This place is adorable.... a house turned restaurant...great food, decent prices, and friendly staff
(4)
Jena E.
Aside from making me doubt myself every time I say its name, because it sounds too much like a ride at Disneyland, this place is good. Some people might give it points for looking like your grandma's living room, but my 6'8" husband and I get antsy in tight spaces, so it wasn't for us. However, if you're the type who loves when the word "cute" in close proximity to the word "brunch" in your Yelp reviews, it will be your jam. The food doesn't disappoint. For breakfast, they say the cinnamon roll is their specialty, but that's probably because cinnamon rolls are "safe." The really special dishes are the lox eggs benedict, cardamom tahini-stuffed french toast, and the Mexican scrambled eggs (the "Vince"). For dinner, try the coconut prawns or fried chicken.
(4)
Jesse S.
I get the same thing every time. Not because everything else doesn't sound good, it's because I'm not tired of having mega migas. I prefer them well done and without sour cream. Haven't ventured in for lunch or dinner yet though. Notes: Coffee is good bloody Mary's are a bit expensive ($8 per for an average tasting one) staff is always pleasant. Don't be in a hurry Be prepared to kick the heck out of $40+ for 2 people
(4)
J W.
This place is so darn cute I want to pinch it! The music was all my favorites, friendly service, excellent eggs Benny (wished the ham was thicker but the flavor was there), and just cozy. And like the other reviews the garlic potato cake is yum!!
(5)
M F.
Aside from the bumping music (Sean Paul's "Temperature" at 8:30 in the blessed morning!? I left the club HOURS ago!), breakfast was awesome: - Incredibly tasty, great food; good portions, friendly service, clean. I'd eat here again in a heartbeat.
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Georgie M.
Went for brunch here this Sunday with a friend of mine around 11:45ish. First of all getting the logistic basics - The place is located just off 15th avenue on 85th street. There is plenty of street parking in and around the restaurant so that is not a thing to worry about at all. So things started off on a good note. One additional note the cafe is a refurbished house and could be easy to miss out on. Absolutely very easy to mistake the cafe for a house. The people standing outside the place waiting to get a table and the small sign for the cafe would also be a good clues to look out for. Once we got there the wait was around 10 to 15 mins as we opted to sit at the bar. The place is a little small and I guess would be a longer wait if you were in a large group.The place greets you with the warmth and the simplicity of a house. The bar was very neatly done had a good selection, and was decorated with random stuff which all came together really well. Though the one thing would be that For brunch we ordered the Joe Shmoe breakfast, La Cabana and the Coffee Cake. La Cabana was different as it was a hybrid of lasagna and breakfast burrito coming together. The Coffee cake was homemade, fresh and delicious. The one thing I missed were the homemade Cinnamon buns as they had already run out of it. So note for next time get there earlier. The service was friendly and prompt. Overall kudos and definitely a place to hit up for brunch.
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Roy Y.
Good food, good service, do make sure you try out their large cinnamon roll only available on weekends. I have tried their da' bomb burrito, & the Huevos Rancheros. The restaurant use to be a house, now converted into a restaurant. They are a small and local business and supports local artists (you can see all kinds of artworks hanging on the wall & available for sale). Food is locally sourced & they have vegan & gluten free options too. They are committed to the local community and the environment. They are closed on Tuesday though, so make sure you plan ahead.
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Suzy K.
Pretty underwhelmed for the reviews and magazine feature. Super stuffy and smells kind of weird because even though its beautiful out they have all of their windows closed. I asked to open the window next to me and was told I could crack it. Husband's huevos were ridiculously soupy. Grits potato cake were more like mashed potato cakes. Up charge for swapping out one veggie for another on an already $14 Benedict, cheap move Wild Mountain. The Benedict was really good but the depressing atmosphere, lackluster service, weak coffee and otherwise mediocre $35 breakfast for two will keep me from making another trip. One other thing - I like eye contact from my server. Makes me feel like, I don't know....a person.
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Agnes A.
It was the worst breakfast and worst service in my life. The bar service was awful, not a smile from any workers and I didn't get acknowledge for 15 minutes when I was ready to order. The only good part about this visit was my mimosa and thank god I had a drink before I ate the worst and saltiest breakfast of my entire life. Do not order the la Cabana breakfast, I can't even discribed how disgusting and salty it was. I even tried my boyfriend's eggs over medium and it was super salty and his french toast was blah. There was nothing special about this place at all. It was my first and last visit. What a complete waste of money. Eat somewhere else people, for a lot better price you can get a really good breakfast somewhere else.
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Adam '.
I feel bad panning this place because the servers were nice and I'm sure it appeals to a certain set of people, but the overall rating is very misleading. I've lived within walking distance for quite a few years and always wondered why I'd never gone in. I did, and I won't be back. You either like the vibe of this place or you don't. It's got that dingy, living room of your eccentric Aunt who used to be into channeling and thinks she was a wiccan high priestess in a prior life, kind of vibe. You either love your insane aunt or you worry that there are dead cats in the cupboards. That said, my migas were the worst I've ever had. Seemingly prepared well, ie the consistency was kind of right albeit dry, but the chorizo was absolutely terrible and somehow bitter, with more gristle than well prepared ground pork should have. The coffee was watery, the french toast looked so bad I didn't even want to try it. The fruit was good, so if you're into eating a fruit cup and talking about the healing powers of crystals then this is totally your place.
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Elizabeth L.
Tiny neighborhood cafe with a talented kitchen - benedicts get all the glory (well-deserved) here, but Wild Mountain offers an impressive, expansive brunch menu with unique, local offerings. Tried La Cabana, which is a Mexican breakfast casserole - corn tortillas layered with chicken sausage, green chiles, tomatoes, jack cheese and cumin-seasoned eggs, topped with scallions, fresh cilantro, salsa. Hearty and interesting for a change. Would return to try the scrambles, which sound yummy - Buddha's Happiness (organic tofu, mushrooms, roasted garlic, spinach & jack cheese) - Purdy Gyrl (homemade pesto scrambled with tomatoes, spinach & mozzarella) Several of the breakfast dishes are plated with a nice serving of fresh fruit, which is a plus. Roasted garlic potato cakes are a welcome change from standard hash browns. House coffee cake (had the blueberry) is delish. Cafe is small, so would recommend for parties of 4 or under.
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Jim D.
I took my mother and my sister to this restaurant today very very unique awesome food great service
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Deborah J.
I've driven by this place countless times but never thought about going in. The only reason I came here finally, was because Yelp gave it fantastic reviews and for good reason. The place is small, but luckily our wait was only 5 minutes for a table for 2 (construction worked in our favor maybe?). Staff was friendly, service was attentive, and food was comparably delicious to my favorite breakfast spot in Seattle. Their menu stated that Benedict was their specialty. Benedict is something I'm pretty picky about, and it's really hit or miss at a lot of places. It was MM MM GOOD here, however they should start putting on their menu that their Migas is their specialty because I was able to steal a couple bites from my companion and well...I don't even have the words, speechless good.
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Zoe S.
I just want to say a few things... Thank you for always delivering an amazing breakfast even when you are insanely busy. Thank you for some delicious Eggs Benedict. Thank you for "The Vince" and pineapple juice garlic potato cakes mimosas and... AMAZING service and DELICIOUS Food!!!! You rock Seattle breakfast all the time!!
Grade: B+. Excellent breakfast food. Got to love the cinnamon rolls (have to get there somewhat early otherwise they'll be sold out). The "Mega Migas," "It's Da Bomb Burrito," "French Toast Slam," "Eggs Bendict," are all great choices. Feels like you're eating at somebody's home. Pretty simple, to the point and nothing overly fancy. Low-key, good food, and great staff.
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Angela S.
If you like the smell of old houses, the sound of creaky floors and furniture, and enjoying your meal in freezing cold temperatures, Wild Mountain Cafe fits the bill. As for me, I was unimpressed. Cold air was blowing on us (and this is February, mind you, not August, where that might be a bonus) for the whole meal. Although the restaurant was not overly busy, it took more than 40 minutes to get our breakfast. My breakfast was bland and completely unseasoned. (I had the "Tower of Power," which is a great vegetarian breakfast if your definition of "great" is "almost completely flavorless.") Also, for what was essentially a plate of boiled spinach, mashed potatoes, and two pieces of toasted, store-bought multigrain bread, the price was RIDICULOUS ($11). The service was okay, but not great; I did not order a drink, and was not offered water when another ordered it, though I sort of assumed she would bring waters for the table. She didn't. She also forgot my boyfriend's side salad, and had to be reminded. Also, a warning: They don't make paninis on the weekend. Evidently their kitchen is too small. I will not be back. What a waste of money.
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Caitlin C.
This is definitely one of my favorite breakfast spots in Seattle. It's adorable, has some totally cheesy bird artwork, and (most importantly) has delicious eggs benedict. Both times I've gotten the salmon benedict with avocado, and I've been super pleased. Their hollandaise is so peppery and wonderful! Combine that with the garlicky potato cakes and I have to get rolled out of there before I can even touch my side of fruit. I haven't ordered the cinnamon rolls yet, but I tried one that my friend ordered and I gotta say, they are well worth the guilt you're gonna feel later.
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Tom B.
Return of the son of the great, possibly lamented Coastal Kitchen. I actually believe the Coastal is on its way back, but that's beside the point here. I bring it up because this place has the genetics that come with being run by former employees of Chow Foods, and the Wild Mountain really does remind me of what a Coastal or a Five Spot might have been like 20 years ago, or whenever they were new. It's in a converted old house, as you might well have determined by now from the photos. It's got a great packed-in sociable feel as a result. The dining rooms and the bar are fairly small, but you have your own space to relax and enjoy. The service is friendly and fun. You feel welcome and start enjoying yourself as soon as you talk to anyone here. They're cranking out the Marys and the mimosas by the trayfull, at least on the sunny weekend morning we were here. The menu reminds me a fair bit of the tone struck by menus at CF breakfast emporiums. Funny, accessible, clear. You get a sense immediately of what will be on the plate. The food is great--exactingly prepared, fresh ingredients, appetizingly plated. Everything's to like about this place.
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Ashley M.
I definitely recommend the migas and think it's worth it to splurge to add avocado on top. My friend and I tried the Persian French toast and it just wasn't for us. Too sweet and the pineapple was overpowering. The migas came with a side of fruit and potato cakes, so it's actually enough food for two people to split, perhaps with another side to round out the breakfast. The "house turned restaurant" decor is fun. They do not serve lattes. I would rate it 3.5 stars because I would probably only go back if I were in the area. It will not be a "destination" breakfast place for me, but if I lived in the area, I would probably go back and try a few more items on the menu.
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Douglas L.
So, my wife and I were looking for a "not seafood" place in Seattle and found Wild Mountain Cafe. The place is in an old house in Ballard. We walked in to what was once the parlor. The place was filled with locals there for happy hour and we were taken to a room in the back of the house which was less crowded. After looking over the menu, I ordered the cheeseburger and my wife ordered a chicken pesto sandwich. The food was served in a timely fashion by a very attentive server. The burger was easily one of the best burgers I have had in a long time. It was cooked to perfection, served on a toasted multigrain bun with a fresh tomato slice and some fresh lettuce leaves. The burger came with chips and salsa. While the chips were not spectacular, the salsa was home made and very fresh. My wife devoured the chicken pesto sandwich faster than I could eat the burger. We will definitely go back and give something else a try.
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Mary T.
Absolutely loved my piper scramble(?) lox and capers and cream cheese, potato cakes were excellent also. My husband liked the huevos rancheros also.
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Mack M.
This is a really good place. The food is delicious and well-prepared; the service may be a tad "European," but the staff is busy being attentive and . . . did I mention that the food is delicious and well-prepared? I think the Wild Mountain is under-appreciated, myself. It is, to my mind, in the very top tier of moderately-priced restaurants.
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Emmy R.
This quaint little restaurant is truly a hidden gem. Literally. Because it's basically a house-turned-restaurant, it's not a place you'd spot easily if you're just driving through the area. I've been here for both brunch and dinner and the food was consistently good. For brunch, the eggs bennie is my fave. And instead of the usual hash browns, most of their breakfast platters come with roasted garlic potato cakes that are tasty delights! They are a lot softer than I prefer for my morning potatoes, but the flavor makes up for it. For dinner, start with the Aglio Olio. The garlic is roasted to perfection and spreads so smoothly on the toast. I also love the honey-kissed fried chicken, although one time it was more honey-drenched than honey-kissed, which made the skin more soggy than crispy. Must have just been an off-night. Not a good place for groups. The seating area is tiny and you can pretty much hear every word of everyone's conversations. It's a great place for a more intimate atmosphere with someone you don't mind getting closer to that hopefully doesn't mind a little garlic breath.
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Adi C.
I've lived in the Greenwood neighborhood for nearly ten years and for the past however-long-it's-been-open I've been meaning to try Wild Mountain. My first experience was great! We went for a late breakfast on a Sunday around 11 AM and had no problem getting seated within ten minutes. They had free coffee at the bar while you waited and enough flowers and plants outside to enjoy if you felt a little cramped in the waiting area (there's not much of one). I love that it's an old house (maybe 1900-1920s era, hard to tell with random updating that has been done and lots of patrons blocking my view) and they kept a lot of the antique flair when converting it to a restaurant. "I wonder whose bedroom we're eating in?" The place does feel a bit cramped and if you get seated in the small room in the far back corner you'd better not have an inappropriate conversation because everyone in the room WILL hear you. Also, if you're over 6 foot watch your head on the light fixtures! Overall, I enjoyed my meal and the service... and contemplating the funky art that rotates (I hope). I'm craving those breakfast mashed potato pancake things so maybe I'll go there on Sunday...
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Malatesta W.
Had the French Toast Slam, I think that was what it was called. It was awesome! Scrambled eggs perfect. french toast that your fork sliced into like it was the most tender steak and melted in your mouth. The bacon was some of the best I've ever had. Also the Strawberry preserve (Jam) was amazing! I will go back for some more for sure.
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Laura N.
Yum, yum! I love Wild Mountain. First off, the location has a lot of street parking and it is in just the cutest old house. I'm totally into it. The bar is a great place to sit if you are just with one other person, and their eggs benedict is beyond yummy. The hollandaise sauce is so lemony, very different then others I've tried. Other breakfast menu items are good too - with some good Mexican options among them. Really friendly servers as well. Wild Mountain is quickly becoming a staple for my fiance and I.
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Aimee K.
I used to go to this adorable little cafe all the time when I lived in the Ballard / Crown Hill area several years ago, but I've only been on Yelp for a couple of months, so I waited until I could review it based on a recent visit... Verdict: They haven't changed! It's still hidden away behind its front garden and steep old fashioned cement steps and though the staff has changed they are still friendly and efficient. Local art is still for sale on the walls. This visit featured art made from what looked like metal coat hangers bent and soldered into modern shapes. I've only been to WMC once for anything other than breakfast, so my review really only applies the morning menu. Our party ordered the eggs benedict, the Roo's Hometown scramble with sourdough and the Joe Schmoe over medium, with dry Dave's spelt bread and chicken apple sausage. My boyfriend gave the eggs benedict a "very good" rating, but it is still 2nd to the best he's tried because they use a manufactured English muffin instead of homemade. Everyone loved the garlic potato cakes that come with most of the meals. The scramble got a "good" rating and I enjoyed the eggs, though most of the approval goes to the potatoes and the chicken sausage which is no longer a patty, but an actual sausage and have a nice apple flavor to them. What makes this place even better is the fact that it used to be a regular old house. They retained the fireplace, the contrast painted walls, multi-paned windows and the original hardwood-boarded flooring, adding their own touch to it: the bar is made from an old waterbed headboard, they put a candleabra with frosted glass candle holders in the fireplace, the art display case out front holds cinnamon buns and fruit cobbler in individual ramekins. The only drawback to this place is that the rooms are a little small and so are the tables. During Sunday brunch hours, you may have to wait a few minutes. A lot of charm and good comfort food. A winning combo!
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Mike F.
This is just a cool, eclectic little neighborhood cafe that has a nice cozy ambience. They continuously turn out great food and have been doing so for years. The single problem I can see is that due to the buildings age it is nowhere near ADA compliant.
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Amy H.
Such a cute place! I love that it's a house converted into a restaurant! Not a good place to come on a weekend if you are in a hurry or really hungry. It took quite a while to get a seat and the service was a little slow but they were slammed. The food was amazing and definitely worth the wait! I had the tower of power with eggs...yummm!! The homemade cinnamon rolls are huge and look so good! I want to try one next time.
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Joelle A.
This is probably my favorite brunch place in Seattle. It's often crowded on weekend mornings, so there might be a wait, but it's never too too long, and I think it's worth it. I've enjoyed both breakfast items (egg dishes) and lunch (Caesar salad) here - the food is tasty and I enjoy the vibe.
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Dave R.
Best breakfast I've had in seasons!! The place is very cozy and the staff is awesome! This is truly a diamond in the rough! Note: If you are looking for a place to get your "Yuppy SB Espresso" with white linens and valet service then get lost! I don't want your kind coming into this awesome little "hole-in-the-wall" and ruining my excellent dining experiences.
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Leana C.
Just had breakfast here with a friend on Wednesday morning and we were both first-timers to this place; we selected Wild Mountain because of its good reviews on Yelp and its proximity to the Nordic Heritage Museum. First off, we both liked the cozy atmosphere of the converted house -- it reminded me of the now-defunct Gaspare Italian Restaurant (which used to be on Greenwood Ave N). When we arrived around 11:30 a.m., there were two couples in the place, so we were seated immediately, but the restaurant seemed to reach capacity within 45 minutes of when we arrived and it appeared like some people had to wait for a table. I had the organic orange juice (at $4.75 for a large glass, which seemed quite steep) and my friend had coffee (free refills and they were able to give her soymilk as creamer!). Both of us ordered the French Toast Slam ($8.75 for French toast, 2 eggs any style, and 2 slices of bacon -- a good value). The food arrived quickly and our waitress was attentive, refilling coffee and water as needed and checking in about the quality of our food. My eggs were just right, the bacon was fairly thick and greasy (as it should be!) and the French toast wasn't too greasy. I enjoyed everything. I'm not sure if I'll make a point of coming here specifically for future breakfast trips (I'm sold on Portage Bay Cafe and Cafe Flora), but it works well if you plan to head down to Ballard for a day out. It's tasty, fast, and friendly.
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JB D.
One of my faaaaaaavorite brunch spots! Love the idea that it's an old house turned into a restaurant. It's usually super busy, so expect to wait 10-15 min or more for a table. The food is totally worth the wait though. The egg scrambles are good, the burrito is good, Bloody Mary's are good. Everything is good!
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Maria K.
Adorable place for brunch. Has an awesome community feel since it is an old house with tables set up in the different rooms. All their plates and chairs don't match, but each has their own unique personality and style and it couldn't have been more perfect. They have several types of fresh juice to choose from (I love a fresh-squeezed OJ with any breakfast!) which I loved and a variety of different types of egg scrambles, which I also loved. The Purdy Gyrl warmed my heart with the delicious homemade pesto flavors, spinach, tomatoes and chunks of mozzarella. The garlic potato cakes on the side were a great addition to the meal as well. Absolutely divine!
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Tara C.
So delicious. A quaint little house with great service and AMAZING food. We were visiting from out of town, and it was the perfect end to a long day of travel.
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Catherine C.
You must go during the Happy hours of 4-6:30 p.m. daily (except Tuesdays, they're closed) The greek salad is enough to food three people, it's THAT generous of a plateful! The burgers are yummy! The side of tortilla chips and salsa( which is so tasty and a little spicy) can be abit odd instead of french fries but I am guessing the cost is kept down by going that route. The regular menu items are also very tasty and affordable, so go and give this neighborhood gem a try! The cinnamon buns offered on the weekends only are to die for!!! A very homey place! There is live music on Fridays! Yay!
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Ninette C.
This is a favorite brunch spot of mine. My friend just randomly found it on the internet for us. I have been twice: once with my friend and another with my boyfriend. I love that its not super crowded like Portage Bay. (Should I not have reviewed this and kept it to myself? :/) The house set-up is totally cute and they have so many delicious items here. It's a great place to go on the weekends for an early date! I had the giddy greek scramble (don't remember what I had the other time) which was delicious. My friend also enjoyed her Fremont Fool granola. I am still looking forward to trying the lox eggs benedict and the 8am mac and cheese. Nom nom nom. The 2nd time I came, I received questionable service. The girl didn't really pay attention to us, so I hope it'll be better when I come in the third time!
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Rebecca W.
I cannot say enough good things about this place. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch I've had them all. The cinnamon rolls for brunch are great to share and are oh so tasty! The Peanut butter chocolate pie that they serve for dessert is amazing! The staff is always so attentive and friendly. But it's the mac and cheese with all the possible combinations that seals the deal. This oh so cheesy mac and cheese is what love is. I get mine regularly with chicken sausage, bacon and spinach. But sometimes other combinations too from the pretty big selection of options! And I've never been disappointed. The fried chicken although a bit spendy is worth it. Great people, great location and great food.. makes me keep coming back.
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Joshua R.
This is a diamond hidden in the crap of 15 ave. Super friendly staff and like the most BOMB happy hour menu! The catfish sammy was so good and only 5$ If I wasn't moving away from the Green lake area this would be my spot. Go there and get food!...NOW!
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Colby R.
Awesome little breakfast joint, totally makes you feel like you're at home, that's probably cause it used to be one! Nothing beats Eggs Benedict and a tall glass of fresh OJ. Four store only because the hollandaise isn't insanely delicious only delicious.
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A Z.
I live nearby but had never been in so I decided to check it out. I went to their website and perused the menu and was impressed with the choices so I headed over for breakfast. But right away I was thinking maybe I had made a bad choice. I found the dining areas to feel cramped and claustrophobic and loud. Well I decided to try the Eggs Benedict because they claim it as a "specialty" but it was not well executed. The egg yolks were hard and the citrus completely overwhelmed the sauce. And it took over half an hour to arrive even though the place had mostly emptied out by the time I ordered. I ordered a coke for my drink and they brought it out in a can that had not been chilled along with a glass with very little ice in it. Needless to say the ice was gone long before the drink was cooled but the waitress never came back around so I could ask for more. By the time my food arrived my drink was mostly gone and I didn't want another warm can so I just let it go. The waitress was also very cold. No smiles, no small talk. I was not impressed with a single thing about this place. Well not pleasantly impressed that is. I won't go back.
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Julie L.
a cozy spot, and for some reason I never feel like I am in Seattle here, which on some days can be a real good thing. I equate it to a small townish, hippyish place with lots of comfort food where everyone in there does something outdoorsy. coffee- nice, bold and earthy AND they have great eclectic mugs, like a butt clad in blue jeans. :-) i have had a few breakfasts, lunches and bar visits here but the standout meal that made me stand up and say, "dang, i need to yelp about that!' was the jumbalaya i had a few days ago. It was mighty fine, I love when good food causes me to break out in a smile. It came along with a great Greek salad and I plan on making some repeat visits for that jumbalaya. Okay kids, carry on. :-)
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Jonh S.
Breakfast is really good at this place, really love their egg venedicts. My girlfriend had the mega amigas, and she really like their potatoe pancakes. Defenetly going back to this place.
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Nelson Y.
Cool and different ambiance (you're basically in a converted house) with friendly and fast service. Their eggs benedict sounds to be their speciality, per Yelp, and we got that with the Catfish Sandwich. The Catfish was tender but crispy, but very tasty with their tartar type sauce.. pricing is fair but not cheap, but still a fun place to go and bring the girlfriend.
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Dee W.
Came here years ago for dinner and remembered it was good so I met a friend for breakfast this morning. We were seated in the back room so it was nice and cozy. Our server was very friendly and attentive. I had huevos rancheros with chorizo, my date had a basic breakfast with eggs and chicken sausage. I was very happy with mine and the portion was very generous. I'm usually a member of "the clean plate club" and I couldn't do it. My friend seemed happy with her dish. Great vibe, good neighborhood restaurant.
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Brad R.
This is one of those cool places, house turned restaurant. I love these types of setups as they remind me of Europe where some guy was too lazy to walk down to the bar so instead he turns his living room into the bar and starts charging his friends for beers. Anyhow, this place has some great food and is definitely worth a visit if you are a huge breakfast buff. We stopped by on a Saturday morning and surprisingly the wait wasn't that bad. We are somewhat of early risers so we got there as the place was opening. I had a breakfast scramble with all the fixings and thoroughly enjoyed it. Really healthy portion sizes (healthy in the farm boy sense not Richard Simmons healthy) so I got my fill of eggs and bacon. Service was top notch and I enjoyed the artsy fartsy decor. Lots of pretty colors, plates, and paintings on the wall. I little hippie ish but not so much as to ruin my appetite. All in all, it's a great place to bring friends or family although I'd imagine the place is best suited for small parties. Very quaint atmosphere. Feels like you neighbor is having you over for breakfast. I'd definitely go back.
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Inna B.
"Benedict-- I mean TOTALLY Eggs Benedict!" - Waitress The service was good, the food was good, I love businesses that reside in old houses, and I always love the "local" thing! It was a tad bit loud in there and we skipped the booze (though I got mildly intrigued by an overheard conversation about a Bloody Mary w/ Bacon Salt), but we did enjoy a delicious (though a tad too sweet, perhaps) cinnamon roll. I don't think I've ever had a cinnamon roll as part of breakfast and probably won't again, but you just don't say no when your pregnant friend wants something (and happens to be paying)! We then moved on to regular breakfast entrees, and fared mostly well on that account. I had the Totally Eggs Benedict and enjoyed that part, enjoyed the fruit bowl that automatically came with it, and fell in LOVE with the little melty and slightly buttery potato cake. My gods, it was good! Sadly my friend did not fare quite as well, because she tried the Persian Sun and we both decided that the tahini-stuffed French Toast with pineapples on top was a tad bit weird. She ended up eating only about half of it. Lessons learned? Awesome breakfast joint, skipping the really weird sounding stuff is a good idea, and I'm definitely coming back for more in the future.
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Arial W.
We have been here a couple of times and each time has been very good. We found ourselves coming back specifically for the potato cakes which in my opinion, are the star of Wild Mountain Cafe. I ordered the Greta's Garbo which is the gluten free version of eggs benedict. Instead of the english muffin, they used a potato cake in it's place, then layered on fresh spinach leaves, canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce. I had coffee and a bloody mary on the side. Although the food was excellent, I felt like the bloody mary was severly lacking in quality. It was overly spicy with what i'm sure was a premade mix, and only offered one sad little olive and 2 cocktail onions. I am a big fan of bloody mary's but I think next time I will go with the mimosa. If you plan to go on a weekend, you should plan for at least a bit of a wait as this place gets very busy!
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Krista T.
Love, love, love this place! Basically an older home that's been converted to a restaurant; this is where you get a quality, no frills, made from scratch breakfast. Even the jams/jellies are homemade as well. Get there early for a decent seat. They don't take reservations, and if you get there after 11, be prepared to wait. The bar area is a bit small, and is often full as well. Quite an eclectic menu, you will find something for everyone. My favorites are the scrambles. I live about 40 minutes away, but if I lived closer, Wild Mountain would surely be a weekly staple. When I have out of town guests, I always take them here.
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Oliver D.
Awesome brunch, well worth heading up to Ballard for. On a recommendation we headed up on a Sunday morning - decor and atmosphere great, service was great and food was outstanding. Loved it. We'll be passing on that recommendation!
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Eva C.
I've been here now twice in a span of a week, which means YUMMY!!!! Food: Portions are GREAT! I always have leftovers to take home. The first time I came I got a scramble Roos Hometown I think and the second time I got the Joe Schmo. They both came with garlic potato cakes which were SO good! I LOVE anything potato and I can now add this to my list. It is VERY garlic-y so heads up, you're been warned! The Joe Schmo came with 4 thick slices of bacon. Absolute heaven. My eggs were made perfectly and I had some warm buttery toast and jam to go with it. Overall, the food is a 10! Ambiance: This place is bit hard to spot off the road. It is an old house now converted into a restaurant. It has lots of flowers in the front so it blends in well. Nothing matches in the place, but that's what I love, it's unique! It's cozy. Both days was sunny so there was lots of natural light. There's a bar in the back with a TV, which I thought was nice yet out of the ordinary for a brunch spot. Price: Prices are very reasonable around $10. They also have an early bird special from 7:30-9 am. I can never make it in at that time, but for those who are morning people, this is a great deal! They also have some great cocktails, bloody mary, mimosas, etc. All great pairing for a hearty breakfast. Service: I didn't have any issues with service. Hmm maybe the bill took a while to come the first time I came, but I wasn't in a rush so it gave me more time to finish my drink. The people are very friendly and they were checking in with me pretty frequently the second time I came. I think because I sat in the room with the bar the first time, that they don't pay attention to that area as much, but either way I have no complaints. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area and craving some breakfast/brunch!
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Carla M.
This is an interesting little spot, it's an old house converted into a restaurant with mismatched tables, chairs and coffee mugs. The front of the house has a fireplace that would be a great area to be seated in. It has charm for sure but it is also on the small side and feels a little crowded. The menu had plenty of options for breakfast, even a build your own breakfast that seemed pretty appealing. Sometimes you want the French toast, the potatoes, the meat and all of that, you know? Settled on the Kitchen Sink scramble with toast, garlic potato cakes and a side of bacon ordered crisp. Breakfast arrived and it was a little bland. The scramble would have benefitted from some salt and pepper. The menu said the scramble included bacon, ham, pork sausage, grilled zucchini, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and cheddar cheese. Mine was missing cheese and I had one piece of zucchini and mushroom. It was average but ingredient wise, lacking. The real disappointment was the garlic potato cakes. I expected something with more crunch, instead I got garlic mashed potatoes formed into a cake and browned. Maybe take the mashed potatoes, brown them in a pan to add some crispness then mold them into a cake and brown again? That's what I would have done. Definitely expected more than what I got. The service was somewhat attentive, I would have appreciated some water and coffee refills. The portions are good, definitely left feeling full. Considering the close quarters in each area and the average fare, there are better breakfast options in the area.
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Wilo D.
Delicious Eggs Benedict. Great menu selections. Atmosphere in a nice cozy home was open and upscale. Would definitely visit again. Family-friendly.
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Kyra F.
My husband and I love coming here. We try to get in early for breakfast as it can fill up quickly. It is a small restaurant so I would not recommend it for large groups or loud children; it can be a bit echo-y inside.
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Amy B.
Best Brunch in the area , and super friendly service. Love having it close by!
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Grace W.
I really liked the location of this restaurant but there are pros and cons to it. The restaurant is in an old house that was probably built in the early twentieth century. You can tell when you enter because the wooden floor boards creak a bit. I thought the place was really cute and quaint. However, even though the air conditioning was on, it was super hot inside. Too bad the air condition is trapped in the bathroom area. We asked our waitress if we could open the window but she said no. One of the negatives to this place is that they don't seat you until your ENTIRE party is there. Since we were missing one person, we waited in the lobby area for about 30 minutes. After we got seated, we ordered. I got the chicken pesto sandwich and my husband ordered the eggs Benedict. The quantity isn't too large. I'd say that they give you moderate portions. The eggs Benedict was smaller than I had imagined it would be. It comes with a dinky fruit cup. My pesto chicken sandwich was okay. I thought the sandwich was a bit greasy and the bread to buttered. What I really enjoyed eating was their salad. Their house salad was terrific. I got it with their Italian dressing and it was perfection. In fact, my mouth waters as I am writing this. I'd go back just to eat their salad. The total bill for our two items was $37. We didn't think it would be that much but they tacked on 20% extra for gratuity because we had a party of 6. For the portion size and taste, I thought it was a bit expensive.
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Elizabeth D.
The food here is great. My favorite is anything egg-based with a side of the garlic cakes, and their mac and cheese with chorizo and green chilies. I like the funky atmosphere in a small house. It's also super vegetarian friendly, which is great because my husband is vegetarian. It is small though, so it can get really busy, and on the most odd days (I usually come during the week). I do NOT recommend this for those with kids/babies who have trouble waiting/sitting still. We did better here before my kid reached a certain age, but service and food does not come quickly, especially when busy. Great place for adults to catch up and chat. Also, note, the coffee is absolutely atrocious. Sneak in your own. Still, the food is so good, I'm giving it 4 stars.
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Jeff M.
Mac n cheese for breakfast? Toss in a little bacon and jalapeño and im in. Wife had the tower. Both dishes were spot on. Servers were very friendly and helpful but alas not very attentive, thus the 4 stars
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Amy H.
Sharing a meal in a friend's home is one of my favorite things to do. Wild Mountain Cafe has that kind of feel to it: friendly, warm, inviting, small house character with appropriately mismatched furniture & fixtures and interesting wall art. The food is tasty and fresh and has that homemade appeal. I recommend the caprese panini!
(5)
Christine Z.
The BF and I had brunch here last Sunday. We figured a place with 4 solid stars on almost 200 reviews was a spot worth checking out. It's a cute little spot inside a converted house. The art on the wall is pretty cool - lots of paintings of well-known Seattle spots/landmarks. They have a case in the front full of the biggest cinnamon rolls I've ever seen. The place def has a homey, comfortable feel to it. They make some really good Eggs Benedict. The BF had the original Bennie, while I had the GF version of the NW Lox Bennie, which had two potato cakes in place of the English muffins. The hollandaise sauce is aaaaamazing here! It's rich, it's creamy, it's lemon-y, it's to die for! The BF had coffee, while I sipped on mimosas. Our server was warm and friendly; and service was great! We were greeted and seated promptly; we had our drinks and food soon after we ordered; and our server checked in with us periodically to make sure we were ok. I would say brunch is a little on the higher end, price-wise, but considering how delish the high quality food is, it's reasonable, IMO! Wild Mountain Cafe is a great spot, but it probably will not be our "go-to" brunch spot. This is def a place we'd take fam and friends who are visiting us, though!
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Jamie J.
This place is gosh... heavenly a good word? Ehh Yeah... believe it! First of all, this cute little house is exactly the environment you need on a Sunday morning after a long weekend... or night out? Yep! Their mac and Cheese is THEE best I have ever had. Seriously. Those are big words fellow foodies. Buttery, like melting down my chin. Yea. Believe IT! I have had their cinnamon rolls too. You know those places that get it? This place gets it! They get that we want big portions that ARE dripping in extra butter, and covered in extra frosting. There is no such thing as moderation when it comes to good food. Pile it on. They get it! REALLY Good eats.
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Seth L.
The food is good. The shank, the catfish, even shepherd's pie, all delicious. Comfort food as basis, but with interesting, fun, and delicious twists. The food is definitely the star here. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, all good. The service is pretty good too. They don't have a lot of people, but somehow all customers are taken care of. Nice to see people who know what they are doing. The decor is a residential house, with a small bar in a separate room. Things can get loud really quickly if you have customers who enjoy the sound of their own voice just a bit too much. I suppose that's not the restaurant's fault though. Parking is street, but it can get a little weird. 85th is a bit busy, and under construction as of this writing. Side street are residential, so you end up parking in front of somebody's house.
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Cherisse M.
Food was really good, but kinda overpriced for essentially diner food. Drinks were super pricy. $7 bloody Marty's and $4 happy hour draft is kinda up there. But service was friendly and atmosphere is cozy.
Absolutely adorable with a cool welcoming vibe. Mismatched chairs, mugs that they probably bought from a yard sale, and kitschy furniture all add up to a great dining experience. I've been here 3 times for breakfast and it has always been pretty dang tasty. They have delicious bloody mary's, huge cinnamon rolls, and really good scrambles. If you are in their neck of the woods, go pay 'em a visit!
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Jeanny M.
Eh. This ranks quite low in our monthly brunch excursions. The restaurant itself is super cute, a converted house. Easy to find parking and accepts reservations. You read their mission statement on the menu and remember to request water (because they won't just give it to you automatically to save on cost/waste). Inside, we sat at the large center table (right near the door) which had a bench on one side and a few chairs on the other sides. I ordered my usual eggs bene (Totally Eggs Benedict) and it was just okay, a bit small..but I suppose that's what happens when your whole breakfast plate is served to you in a stack. I get that. My hub ordered the Persian Sun, which is a tahini seasoned stuffed French toast. It was the worst thing we have ever tasted. Maybe we just don't like tahini or maybe we just didn't "get" how it meshed with the French toast..but it was bad bad. Others ordered the Tower of Power, which was another stacked melange of breakfast foods..was just this solid mass of stuff. Not very appetizing. And the La Cabana which is Mexican-style breakfast. She liked her choice thankfully. The saving grace was their cinnamon roll. It was so good we ordered a 2nd and fought over who got to get the last of the frosting. Worth the over $4 price tag and get it warmed up a little.
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Personal B.
Excited to have a day kid free with my wife we visitied this cafe for a Sunday around brunch time. Place is really dark I thought.... at least their light bill is low! But the reason for the poor review was the really, really terrible service we received. We ordered quick enough. Coffee came out quick. All seemed well. And then we waited and waited and waited. The waitress came over one time. She poured my wife coffee but not me (I had decaf)... apparently I don't want any? And then we waited and waited and waited. No apologies. Nothing. It wasn't at all busy. After a half hour she finally came back with our food. "Can we get some more coffee" we both begged. Sure she said. She never came back. Even though my french toast had no syrup. She was not friendly and probably the least attentive waitress I have had in my 38 years of life. It really ruined the meal.
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Erin B.
Love the house setting, mismatched plates & mugs, and dynamite foodage (cinnamon roll, Benedict, & la cabana). DO NOT love the terrible server! With food this tasty I don't even need my waitress to crack a smile, but forgetting us for 15 min, being entirely clueless for the rest of your tables, and being dead weight to your wait sistern- not cool. Even though this server greatly distracted from the experience, I am looking forward to some $5 sandwiches & $3 pints for happy hour. Yum
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Daniel P.
The Eggs Benedict with Lox was amazing! Definitely upgrade to the Lox. It is so good. The fruit was fresh and ripe. The potatoes were killer. I highly recommend this place.
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Katie S.
The food is really fantastic; very well done and clearly with high-quality ingredients. I had a basic breakfast there with friends and got a hearty portion of eggs and meat. I've been back twice for dinner (happy hour menu) since then. I was impressed with the happy hour prices and thus willing to spend a bit more and get desserts--both times the dessert was heavenly. I'm one of those folks who enjoys the homey atmosphere, especially the unexpected live music one night when I was there. I would give this place five stars except they get dinged for the following: 1. The menu is so confusing, in terms of what you can order when. I would really suggest they just print off different menus for different hours and let the servers, instead of the guests, keep track of what they're allowed to order. 2. They took off the pesto chicken sandwich from the happy hour menu! What the heck, Wild Mountain? And then it's not even ON the dinner menu so you can't order it unless it's lunchtime. The burger I had instead on the second time through at happy hour time was pretty good, but I rarely eat beef so unfortunately I probably won't be back as soon as I would have been if the pesto chicken was still available during happy hour (making only two actual entrees available). 3. Chips and salsa for a side? That either needs to go, or it needs to be clearly homemade chips and salsa. But it would be much better to offer a side salad (not for extra charge!) or veggies or even fries would be better. I really do like this place and haven't written them off completely. I'll be checking back and hoping they make some menu changes so I can go back and really enjoy my experience like I did the first couple times!
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Dave L.
The best cafe on Crown Hill! I love the Eggs Bennie and the servers are the kindest people. The owner is a very lovely woman who will make you feel at home.
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Jenna S.
Way too overpriced for a mediocre eggs benedict. Although I loved the space overall, they jammed tables in an already crowded "bar" area (it looks like someone built a bunch of shelves in an old family room), and I kept having to crouch into the window whenever someone tried to get by. I got the B.A.T. benny, and my hubby got the Greata Garbo. Again, nothing special, and DEFINITELY not worth the price ($15?!?!).
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lyra r.
They have a great menu--this is a great place to eat out on a slow afternoon. The Migas is fantastic, and they do a really tasty coffee cake. One star off for obnoxious customers practically on top of us.
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Raven O.
Their vegetarian dishes are just to die for. So is the fresh pineapple juice!
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Larissa B.
Great tins of toys for kids, understanding and helpful staff, quick meals, delicious homemade food!!
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Brian F.
High end comfort food from scratch. These cool cats know what they're doing. It is oh so good. Intimate atmosphere. Get there early because they often run out of the good stuff. Perfect place for 2 or even bigger (we have been there with 8 people).
(5)
Nathan R.
I'm always happy to find a new place in the hood- but, I'm not sure if I'd come back to the Mountain...and I'm not sure how wild it really is, in fact my breakfast was rather tame. I consider myself an expert critic of poached eggs...they seem easy to make, but they're not. Too much vinegar leads to rubbery whites and a not-so-great vinegary flava-egg... and that's what I got. French toast was dry and bland. The bread seemed like store bought bread from the QFC around the corner- I think they should go wild and get their bread from the bakery just down the street on 85th (old mill). The bacon was the saving grace of my plate...thick cut and meaty and cooked on the crispy side...and the coffee could be stronger IMO. The decor of the place is...interesting. I'm not sure I found it cozy- it felt like a weird relatives house that you visit every other year for holidays when you're a kid (and please- fix the "front door"). Maybe I hit it on a bad day- the place was sure empty, and the waitresses were talking about how slow it was...I'm always one to give a place another shot- but today, I should have just stayed home and made breakfast for myself.
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Angel W.
I used to recommend Wild Mtn as one of my go-to brunch spots and actually I'm surprised I haven't written a 4-5 star review already, but I haven't been back in a year and it was because their prices had gone up. I'd have to say that the quality has gone way down or maybe it's just the consistency of the menu items. They get 2 stars from today's experience for the sweet server and the yummy coffee. I used to always order the veggie benedict back when it was probably $8-9 and it was fantastic and amazing. Not overly sauced, yummy potato cakes underneath, etc. The menu today said it was $13.75. Most of the other items were anywhere from almost $9-$11.. Why is a veggie benedict almost $14?! So I didn't order it. That's ridiculous. The boyfriend got the Vince - chicken sausage and pineapple scramble, refried beans, etc.. sounds crazy, but was quite tasty. I got the huevos rancheros. Pretty standard fare. Another reviewer got it and said it was a great presentation. I gotta say, at least from mine today, my plate was filled to the edges w/ red sauce. I couldn't even see the tortillas underneath. With the refried beans and over easy eggs, it didn't take much for it to turn into a giant soupy mess. No 'good presentation' about it. The overkill of red sauce ruined the whole thing. It tasted fine, but once finished w/ the 2 measly eggs, it was just mush and a mix of beans, sour cream and salsa.. It wasn't good. I saw another come out that looked similar but maybe not as much red sauce. Maybe they overdid it on mine? It still looked like a plate of red sauce and that whole entree should be removed. I have to be honest that unless I'm willing to shell out $14 for a bene, I have little reason to go back. I've had their coffeecake when it's been available and that's lovely. But again, I guess you have to really try a bit harder to beat Silence Heart Nest or Americana for me.
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Scott K.
Went here for the first time yesterday, and I must say... mission accomplished! It's one of those new places that's built inside of a house, so you feel like you're in someones living room... but personally I get off on breaking into strangers houses and eating on their coffee tables, so for me... this is bliss! Beyond the creature comfort of being within walking distance to my new place, the portions are HUGE! For breakfast, Wild Mountain is SOLID! I went for the traditional breakfast, and it came with five pieces of bacon! The menu said four, but I'm still fantasizing that the waitress, was either flirting with me or... far more likely... trying to kill me. Either way, I got her attention, and when you've been single as long as I have, you take what you can get! (Hi waitress!) The macaroni and cheese had tendrils of cheese that stretched across the table! That is not an exaggeration! You can get a good four feet of stretch room on this stuff! Gooey, gooey bliss!
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Kate N.
The eclectic waitresses add to the ambiance of this cozy breakfast spot! I get the Buddha's happiness breakfast with garlic, spinach and tofu every time I go but if you can't eat dairy pass on the potato pancake patties on the side (even though they're amazing). This is a great brunch spot for a weekend stop before heading to a farmer market! There can be a short wait so be prepared on a weekend (longest I've waited is 15 minutes).
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Kelly D.
One word: hollandaise. The hollandaise sauce is what I compare all other hollandaise sauces to as it is beyond delicious, decadent, and a heart attack waiting to happen. Only once did I find a hollandaise that was almost as good and that was on Orcas Island so I feel that Wild Mountain is still soundly in the lead in Seattle. Once I innocently asked how they made it and it was like I asked for the instructions to make a bomb. Nobody knows and only the chef is allowed in the kitchen when it is made on Saturdays. So, aside from the delectable sauce (and aside from happy hour, I always get the eggs veggie or salmon benedict and pray for them to be smothered in sauce), this place has good food, especially for the location which is just of the corner of 15th Ave and 85th Street (read: busy). The happy hour is kinda awesome as many things are $5 and there is $1 off the excellent drinks. The caesar salad is perfectly covered, not too soupy, not too dry. Really, I can't say much about the food as I always get the same item! The wait staff is friendly and sassy which is a big plus and the food comes relatively quickly. The only con is that on weekend brunches it is *packed* and often there are a million screaming children. But that is a small price to pay for a most excellent hollandaise.
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Sonia C.
I have to admit I was pretty disappointed with Wild Mountain Cafe. I had read some yelp reviews and was excited to try the cinnamon roll. It did not live up to the hype - not enough frosting, too dry, and microwaved over. My "La Cabana", described as a "big slice of yum", was even worse as it was way way way way too dry. It didn't taste like much besides cardboard and I don't think it was very fresh. My companion's "Tower of Power" was way better. The potato cakes were good - basically browned over mashed potatoes. It also tasted relatively healthy as it was covered in vegetables. Giving this place 3 stars because I'm attributing my experience to bad food ordering luck. I'm hopeful that other items are better. However, I may not be back again to try them out.
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Michelle F.
Not too shabby! I had the Buddha's Scramble, and it had tofu in it... I am still puzzled by this. I knew it was tofu. I ordered it. But I swear to god, my palate was totally tricked into thinking it was paneer cheese. I have no clue how. But it was delicious! All the cheese, and none of the evil! The service was good, the food was wonderful, portions were spot on (for someone who likes to take a bit of food home, but not too much), the prices weren't too bad ($9-13ish). My friend ordered the tahini-stuffed french toast, and apparently it was damned good, too. I will totally be going back here!
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Jenny Q.
Met some friends here for breakfast and had a great time. The place is a house turned into a restaurant/bar, so cool. If I lived in this neighborhood I would be stopping here for happy hour and meals all the time! All 4 of us thought our breakfast was great and we inhaled it. I got the surefire omlette with green chilies, friend got the breakfast burrito and I don't remember what everyone else got but it was all delicious. Especially the garlic tater cakes, to die for. My only complaint would be they don't have any fancy coffee/tea, just your basics. Love the cozy atmosphere, and the fact they have a bar. I will definitely be back again.
(4)
Keleigh C.
Very quaint, romantic, little restaurant, my husband & I stumbled upon, has been wonderful the past 2 times we have eaten there! The wine was great too. Both times we have had appetizers & dinners & we were NOT disappointed! We had the steak once & it was delicious. The fig & cheese appetizers were good. The portions seem good. The service is also always good.
(5)
Jenny S.
This place rocks!!! There is nothing I don't love about this place, the ambiance, the lighting (I look better with dim lights!), the wine selection, the mac and cheese is to die for!! I would have to say better than Beecher's - yes I said it, better than the "worlds best" The owner is a saint and loves to give back to the community. If you are looking for a hidden GEM this is it! May I also recommend starting with a snick spin salad! Yum!
(5)
Christine H.
Went here again 3 years after my first review and it continues to be fantastic food. I am amazed there is not always a line out the door for this place - it is that good. Make sure you get a cinnamon roll if you go on the weekend too!
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Doug C.
Since it's pretty much gotten to the point that I nearly live here and they have to shoo me out when they close ("Nice try hiding in the bathroom, Doug"), I could probably do a more substantial update. They're probably best known for their breakfasts with a number of good options. Among the basics are the Joe Schmoe, french toast and eggs benedict. The eggs benedict is one of my favorite meals here and they come with potato cakes. The cakes are a subtle treat with a nice hint of garlic. An underrated breakfast item is also the Vince: an egg scramble (adorned with sausage and pineapple) with refried beans. But just to talk about breakfast sells Wild Mountain a bit short. Because they also serve dinner as well as have a small bar. They're open as late as 9:30 with live music on Fridays and a daily Happy Hour from 3-5. The only downside that I can think of is that they're closed Tuesdays.
(5)
Anju R.
Very cool brunch spot, tucked away in Ballard, that was a pleasant surprise. I had the La Cabana which was outstanding..almost like a breakfast lasagna filled with cheese, meat and love. The service was pretty good and the ambiance was great for a brunch spot.
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Tracy G.
Just got back from here. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and service. Ordered the Giddy Greek Scramble. It was delicious, although the potato cakes were not what I expected - more of a mashed potato cake grilled on each side. Good flavor, just not the breakfast potato consistency I was looking for. It was warmish inside, but not complaining as it means it's a beautiful sunny Seattle day. Parking, was, umm, I don't know where. Street parking, recommend turning at or before 14th to park, as otherwise you're stuck at the shopping center area, which wasn't great. From what I can tell, it's all chicks that run this place. They were friendly, attentive and welcoming...and funny. I'll make it back to this place.
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Jeff A.
Lox Benedict, excellent.
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Opal D.
I have only been for breakfast and they use some ingredients that are unusual in breakfast foods, and that make the food weird sometimes (example: tahini). Restaurant is a cute little house which makes for cramped seating. Their cinnamon rolls are delicious!
(3)
Katherine F.
Ya know that feeling you get when you come in from a snowy day and sit by the fire? I got that feeling when I walked into this restaurant. It was snowing when we arrived and I don't think I can really clearly explain the great warm feeling that you get when you walked into this restaurant, which is in a converted house. The home is deeper than it appears and has more seats than you would expect, but still not enough. We waited about 20 minutes, but it was worth the wait. We tried were the eggs benedict that make your eyes roll into the back of your head when you try to describe how good it is. The 8AM Mac and Cheese with tomatoes and bacon was the second dish we split. Both were delicious, but by far the eggs benedict stuck out. The eggs came at the perfect poached temperature and since my friend and I split both dishes, we were able to pop the egg and eat all of its goodness right away. There was a nice light cayenne pepper to top off the eggs benedict and by far it's a "must go back" dish. Atmosphere was great, hostess was just alright, waitress super nice, and the company I had (5stars!).
(4)
Hola A.
Solid spot for some good ole American breakfast. We got the French toast slam & eggs Benedict. My French toast was ok, I think I liked the eggs Benedict better. The little garlic mashed potatoes (side dish) was very good so I would def get that. Service was ok, the wait for a table and food wasn't long. I'm not sure if I would come outta my way here for breakfast but if I was in the area, I would like to check out their lunch/dinner menu items.
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Donte P.
Florentia omelette & a cinnamon roll. That's my ideal here. The Florentia has a metric crapton of bacon to go with the spinach and egg, leaving no room for it to be anything less than excellent, while the cinnamon roll is sugary and wonderful, just as a cinnamon roll should be. They run out, so you'll want to show up early, but it's so worth it. The staff has always been really nice and the coziness of the place can't be beat. I only wish it were closer to my apartment, but you can't win them all.
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Emily T.
Wild Mountain Cafe has character. The house turned cafe is cozy and the staff is top notch. Caffe Vita coffee is pretty good anyway, but drinking it from a "Cranky Cup" mug or an "Alaskan Pride" mug made it taste that much better. I want to go thrift store shopping with these people because they have it down! Their stellar finds make for an eclectic collection of furniture and dishes that make the place feel friendly and relaxed. Try the Greek Scramble. Holy yum.
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Vada D.
I agree with others below that the menu is annoying. It's a clusterfrak. I really think they would benefit from doing separate menus for the different days/times. For example, we went there at 2pm on a Saturday and about half the menu was unavailable because it's only served at dinner or on weekdays. They were also out of two items that day. The food was really good. We shared a large Cesar salad, which was more than enough for two people to share. It was one of the best I've had with fresh shaved parmesan cheese. We also ordered the black bean burger. It also tasted great, but I wondered if they grilled it on the same grill as the beef because it tasted too much like beef. I wouldn't call the heapin' chips that came with it a heap of chips, but meh. Service was decent, nothing to write home about, but not bad. Atmosphere was alright, it is cozy and I like the intimate setting of only having several tables per room. Dinnerware is very eclectic, thinking maybe they buy random pieces at Goodwill because the dishes don't match, which is kinda gross, but cool at the same time.
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Ani D.
I'm usually the kind of person that has a hard time being lured away from the instant gratification of breakfast at home, seeing as it's the first thing I think about getting up in the morning and get excited about before going to sleep, BUT when I do manage to push past the allure of making something perfectly fit to my agenda, this is where I end up. I adore it--I have ogled over the french toast many a time and have helped wolf down the ginormous, glazed, gooey perfection that is the cinnamon roll there. Their benedict is stunning, both the veggie and the lox--although the traditional is good too, just, traditional. I would like to review again when I've tried more because I feel like I haven't tried enough to really be an accurate scale. That being said, the scrambles i've tried, the benedict, the cinnamon roll, coffee cake and grapefruit juice were are absolutely lovely. The only thing that was just kind of eh, was the Fremont Fool. But, to be fair, yogurt is something I've grown to be very specific about in what I expect the flavors and textures to be, so, it's probably just me. Anyway--really wonderful breakfast place--packed on the weekends, but very much worth hanging out for a bit!
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Anon y.
If I didn't know better, I might think the appallingly bad service we got today was because our waitress was an ex- girlfriend. Fifteen minutes to take our order, no coffee refills (despite an offer of such), virtually ignored otherwise - and they weren't that busy. Having read a few reviews, it seems our downfall may have been ordering water ... or maybe it was just believing the hype. I worked in the industry for 15 years, and I can't understand how they'll stay in business, even if the food is good (it's okay).
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Cynthia L.
My party got there at 8:45, and we waited about 40 minutes to get a table for 6. I didn't think that was bad, but to get in faster we actually settled for a table for 4. The waitstaff and servers were all very friendly and upbeat. Inside the place was basically a converted house (including the old furniture, which made it a little awkward to eat). There wasn't any ventilation, and for being so packed, an open window would have been nice. I had the Piggy Patty Pile Up, others had Eggs Benedict, a Tower of Power and someone had a Veggie only concoction. We also ordered Cinnamon rolls. Those were the best! I would give the cinnamon rolls 5 stars!!! The other stuff... was all really mild tasting except the potato cakes. Those looked like instant mashed potatoes in garlic flavor. It was really strong, and maybe not the best choice in the morning? The sausage I got with my Piggy Patty was really mild. I expected a little spice and punch from a sausage. The french toast was also really bland. It just tasted like a little soggy toast. I wouldn't go as far as 4 stars, I'd say this place hovers around 2.50-3.05. I just felt like besides the cinnamon roll the place isn't really that remarkable. On top of it, it isn't the cheapest place either! I'd just go to Dish Cafe if you're going to have to wait at least wait for good, cheap breakfast food!
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Bernie F.
The two of us went there on a Saturday morning and was surprised that the wait time was no more than 15 minutes. It can get congested quickly in the front if another party comes in and waits with you, it's pretty small. The cafe is a converted house and the decor inside is super cute and homey feeling. The food was good and served quickly. It was not the best breakfast I've ever had but not the worst either. My only thing is they need to give you more of it. When you think of a rustic, home-style breakfast place you think you are going to be served a big heaping portion of goodness. We were served a small to average size portion of good stuff that left me hungry again before lunch. I was surprised at this and sorry because their potato pancake was yummy. Overall, it's a nice place to meet friends, catch up and lounge over breakfast. We may go there again on a whim. We liked the super friendly service and relaxing atmosphere.
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Lily S.
YUM. After a nite of performing at Contour After Hours til 4-bloody-am, the last thing I wanted to do was get up and cook breakfast for the bf and myself. So we decided to try out Wild Mountain Cafe - we'd heard good things about it and it's pretty close to our house. I had the Surefire Thing and my partner had The Vince, which is an odd array of flavours, but he liked it and I enjoyed my Surefire Thing, not to mention my bloody mary (what else?) was pretty spot on. And Natalie, our waitress, was super cool. Lily likey. We'll be going back there again.
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Christy S.
Pretty disappointing. Based on the reviews we had high hopes. The menu looked great and we had a hard time deciding. But the food was mediocre at best. We had the Tower of Power (bland) and the Piggy Pile (standard white bread and cheep sausage patty). We also ordered the cinnamon roll, and that was good. I ordered the Bloody Mary and it was ok. But too spicy without much other flavor. The service wasn't great either Our waitress seemed bitter and annoyed. We were there with our kids. No kids menu. But nice bins of toys for them to play with, which would have been great but none of the staff told us about them. We just noticed them and crayons on our way out! There's too many good places in Ballard to try. We won't be back.
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Sara N.
Went to this place with friends who chose it based on their possession of a Chinook book coupon, which they ended up forgetting to use! I'd never heard of it and wasn't expecting anything other than the usual... ...however... I was intrigued by the TAHINI-stuffed french toast... I mean really? Tahini? But coupled with the lemon sauce and the fact that they came topped with pineapple? It was too much to resist, so I ordered. They were DELICIOUS. The tahini was excellent and PERFECT with the pineapples. This dish comes with a slab of ham on the side, which I traded with my friend for her bacon... I'm picky about which form my ham comes in. The bacon was also delicious. I... love.... bacon. Wild Mountain Cafe gets instant bonus points, menu notwithstanding, for being a restaurant in a house. I pretty much instantly love any business, restaurant, or cafe that is in what used to be a house. The women's bathroom had a full length mirror, which confused me. The dude's bathroom, according to my male friend's cell phone cam, has been tagged by Spacecraft. One friend ordered french toast, which she seemed to enjoy, and the other ordered juevos rancheros, which looked totally badass and tasted even better. They served delicious Caffe Vita in cute, mismatched coffee mugs. Hooray! Thumbs up!
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Nicole G.
I was a bit skeptical when I called on a Saturday night to make reservations and was told I didn't need one because they weren't very busy. Bad sign, right? Boy was I mistaken! When we walked into the Greenwood/Ballard/Crown Hill restaurant we were received with a friendly greeting, an open table and a singer playing guitar. The menu is southern food with a NW twist. For starters we had the Hot Dates, the Snik Spin Sal and the Hail Caesar. The breaded goat cheese in the Snik Spin Sal was very good, I wish I had two! My husband ordered the fried catfish and I ordered the ribs, both were surprisingly delicious. The catfish was flaky, moist and had a good spicy seasoning on the breading. The ribs were oven cooked and were so tender the meat fell right off the bones. I admit, I had low expectations coming here especially since I am from the South... but I'm glad to have found such a cute restaurant with a nice atmosphere and good food close to home. It's not authentic Southern food, but I don't think it's trying to be. Can't wait to try breakfast here!
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Mara C.
Best eggs Benedict I've ever had!! Also loving the bloody Mary's and wonderful, friendly servers. Since this place is super great, there tends to be a long wait on weekends (especially because they don't accept appointments for brunch on wknds). I suggest getting there with a small appetite and be prepared to wait for just a bit. The food, bevs and atmosphere is well worth it:)
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Caleb T.
Awesome food, great atmosphere and nice people.... A must go if you are new in town or just visiting
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flitter k.
Oh deliciously tasty. Mmmmmm.. Fresh and good, I had the egg scramble with lox and tomatoes, capers and cream cheese. Came with tasty mashed potato pancakes. Nice atmosphere and the waitstaff was friendly.
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Garbiel A.
These people made us feel pretty at home-- i loved the atmosphere and the food was deelish too i had the tahini (NOT tabouli) french toast, i think. It was so good and I had a whole mess of coffee re-fills. they stayed on top of it and kept me peeing ALL DAY. I'm gonna return for sure. I like these little places that are made out of houses.
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Tammy T.
Friendly, quick service in a cute little house turned restaurant. I had the tahini stuffed French toast in a light honey syrup with pineapple on top. The flavors really complemented each other. Unfortunately the french toast pieces were not the greatest. I don't know if it was the bread or what but they were soggy-ish. The ham that was served with it paired well with the light honey flavor and pineapple. Overall it was a unique, tasty dish - if the french toast had been firmer it would have been perfect.
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Crystal D.
I love love love Wild Mountain! I have been there more times than I can count over the years and never had anything I didn't like. They also have the best margaritas in town and an awesome happy hour!!! :-)
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James W.
We've been for breakfast twice. They have a lot of variety on the menu, but everything we've had thus far has been great (Eggs Benedict, Roo's Hometown Scramble, Mega Migas and La Cabana). The best part, for us, is the kids menu. For breakfast, children can choose any three of several items including: bacon, sausage, fruit cup, french toast, eggs, potato cake, or regular toast. Kids drinks are included and the fruit cup has a nice selection.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Jessica W.
Thank you, WMC! So we just flew into town with my 4 month old and although we feel lucky he did great on the flight... It's still exhausting just getting up, out and successfully traveling without forgetting to put your own pants on! We arrived at our weekend rental and quickly went to Yelp for HELP in finding food fast. My husband read a few reviews, perused the menu, called in the order, and walked to pick it up. He was back before I was done nursing!!! A great little place! Take out was boxed up nicely! BLT with Avocado was on this incredible wheat bread that I would absolutely love to buy a loaf of! The texture and flavor are to die for! My Love had the Cashew Chicken Salad sandwich that he raved on and on about, but I ate a few bites and thought it tastes like curried celery. Not a fan of celery, sooo Yep- you guessed it! Not a fan of many "chicken salad"s or any SALADS for that matter hehe The sandwiches came with really thick and corny tortilla chips that were not too salty and perfectly crisp - YAH even after sitting in the take out box with my sandwich while input my son to sleep!! They told us their Benedict and breakfast cocktails are the best so we will likely be back again tomorrow morning for breakfast :) stay tuned for the update!! Awesome!
(4)Brady J.
Didn't go to the restaurant after looking at their menu on-line. They obviously don't care for the lactose-sensitive customers. Every single thing they have has cheese or dairy in it. Maybe they're a 5 star for folks who eat dairy, but for those of us who can't, they're really a no star.
(1)Alexis J.
I really like this place! I have a special place in my heart for restaurants in houses, I find it charming. I like the way that they cook their veggies here, just barely so that they are still fresh and crisp. The potato cakes are delicious. They are like cakes of mashed potatoes. The bread is toasted in butter so that all you have to do is put jam on it. I love details like this. I will definitely come back when I'm in the area.
(4)Kenneth K.
Servers name: Amber Atmosphere: Casual Price: Decent ($11-$35) Service: Good Parking: Street/Residential Parking Other: Has bar seating and camera's are installed here. When someone claims that a place is the best breakfast place in a city - well the expectation is raised. I'm not disappointed with my encounter with WMC. I'm just not sure if it's the BEST. But here are some thoughts: Driving up - you would miss the fact that there is a restaurant here because well..it's a HOUSE. Granted - there is a sign outside but who reads those signs unless its covered with bacon. I do like the weird inconsistent decor and the idea of turning a house into a restaurant.. Very creative. I found out from Amber (our server) that this restaurant was opened in 2001. Amber has been working here since 2012. Amber stated that the wall art was purchased from local artists by Connie (the owner). The Atmosphere is casual but the air can get stuffy since there isn't good ventilation and windows are not allowed to be opened. Coffee: Coffee is basic - don't expect the expensive stuff - it was well....basic. Dishes: They are generous and filling. I did enjoy my dish (Kitchen Sink). It was like having Goulash and the base wasn't potatoes but eggs. My fiance had the Tower of Power and by the looks of it - she wasn't disappointed. Service: Connie - if you're reading this - here is a shout out to your server Amber. There were at least 13 people seated in the first 2 rooms. Amber was the only server and she was moving! Making sure our cups were full and dishes were sent out hot. She didn't stop and chat much and looking around - I don't blame her - she was on the go! So I am grateful for her hard work that day. Overall impression: I like this place - the weird decor and paint job outside; the fireplace and the stuffiness...well - scratch out the last part. The question is - would I return? ... Honestly ... YES! why not...there are other dishes on that menu I would love to try out. I wouldn't say this is the BEST place in Seattle but I will say 4 stars "I'm a fan" Other: I would like to try the Cinnamon roll on my next visit.
(4)Pam S.
I loved this place. One of the things I look for when I travel is these local, one-of-a-kind dives (I mean that in a good way) that have their own unique (and awesome) personality. This place is like going to your neighbor's house to eat - the location is a modified house and everyone gets their own special mug. We stopped for breakfast on our way to Oregon, their roasted garlic potato cakes are one of their selling points and they were awesome. So are the cinnamon rolls & although they looked good we didn't try any - too much food on our plates already. They're good about substitutions too - my friend doesn't eat eggs so he got a bowl of fruit instead. Their jam is killer - some kind of berry or strawberry & very flavorful. I got one of the scrambles and loved it. Everything we had was well-prepared and there is a decent selection on the menu. (I'm writing this log a bit late and the trip was exhausting so I don't remember all the details.). Oh ya, they also have a "living room" area with a cabinet full of stuff for kids. And how could I forget - the coffee was really good too. Very happy with this choice.
(5)John D.
This is NOT ideal to visit with a cane-using 85yo. There will be whining. A converted craftsman style home (you may join me in mourning the disrepair) resting atop two steep flights of stairs, the differently abled find access trying. Bonus is the purple house conversion is well nigh invisible from the road. As far as the food goes, the 85yo ordered a French toast and eggs affair and I got a kicked up mac'n'cheese.
(3)Chandra H.
This is by far my favorite Seattle brunch joint. I recommend their Greta Garbo Eggs Benedict and I like to add sliced tomatoes to it. Of course the regular Eggs Benedict are wonderful as well - the hollandaise is solid which is challenging to achieve. Also good is the fried chicken, cinnamon rolls, mac and cheese, and the bagel and lox The service is wonderful but I believe this is because I've gone here for long enough that they recognize me, I don't remember if I was as impressed by the service in the beginning but the charming local feel and commitment to organic and local products which will keep drawing me back. It's clean but not immaculate. The general decor reinforces the Seattle feel. It's a little tight and I recommend either going early or late for the brunch hour because it's high traffic from about 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and you can expect a wait where you'll be squeezed in with strangers like sardines in a tin can. One thing to be aware of is the meal ticket will be pricey especially if you enjoying any adult beverages. This is a great place to bring out of town guests who are interested in the Seattle experience.
(4)Cole W.
I came here for breakfast with my girlfriend and I only have two negative things to say about this place. The first being they were doing road construction on 85th and it was a massive pain in the butt to get to this place ( not really Wild mountains fault). The second thing being the place has quite limited seating and the bar area is cramped. Other than that the menu selection was great, from the looks of it this place has a great happy hour, and the food was great.
(4)Isabella O.
I go by this place all the time, it's right near my house, and am just now FINALLY trying it. There was a ton of delicious looking choices on the menu, but Eggs Benedict is always my first choice. And a mimosa, of course! The EB was delicious, and I really enjoyed that they have a unique side dish, a garlic potato pancake! Nice to get something beside hashbrowns or homefries, even though I love both of those items. The mimosa was a touch on the expensive side, but whatevs! It's my day off, a girl's gotta live a little! This place is pretty small, it's a charming little house turned restaurant, so I'll bet it gets crazy on the weekends, but I would love to come back for dinner sometime!
(4)Megan S.
Yay for brunch! Who doesn't love eggs at 3pm? My man and I stopped by one afternoon after a late morning of lots of black coffee and fruitless used furniture shopping. We were finally ready to eat some real food. And it was really hard to decide! Especially when you're hungry, but especially when everything on the menu is unique and sounds fabulous. I settled on the Piper's Creek Scramble because I loooove lox and I liked the idea of getting my favorite bagel fixins in an egg scramble. It comes with tomato, caper and bits of cream cheese! The potato cakes are amazing and basically consist of garlic mashed potatoes grilled just a bit. My man had The Florentia Scramble so he could get his bacon on and it was pretty scrumptious too. He decided to opt to get the coffee cake instead of toast which was oh so smart. He got a fat slice of blueberry coffee cake that was oh so delicious. I stole a couple of bites, yes. The little house-cafe is charming and decorated with colorful pieces from various artists. There are lots of plants scattered throughout the cozy house and we got the table overlooking the front door which is just above the garden. It was rainy and we were cozy inside listening to an eclectic mix of Prince and some other '80's hits that you couldn't help but sing along to. The staff was warm and you could hear them joking around in the back just like you and your friends might do in your own house. The staff's sense of humor extends to their serving ware also because when my boyfriend ordered coffee it was served in a cup with the title "Grandma" on it and decorated with flowers. To top it off, the creamer was a little white porcelain kitten that when you tipped it, the cream came out the cat's mouth! Freaking adorable. We're cat people so it was just the best. I'd like to come back here and try happy hour since the bar looks equally cute and cozy and cocktails and micros are only $3. Dealz. In any case, I hope to take more friends here so that I can try the Northwest Bene (w/more lox!) or the Bomb! Breakfast Burrito or maybe the tahini-stuffed french toast...OMG...I'll definitely be back.
(5)Cathy S.
My husband and I stopped in here after a morning at the Woodland Park Zoo. He was looking for breakfast and I was ready to move onto lunch. I decided I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try the mac and cheese and it was just as good as I expected it. A huge bowl of elbow noodles with cheese oozing around it! The service was good but on the slower side, even though it didn't seem to be very crowded. I enjoyed the old house feel, which reminded me of the old Julia's on Queen Anne, but the back dining room near the kitchen could have used a bit more light. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would probably come back to try the other lunch options!
(3)Kimberley T.
This restaurant is in a converted old house, the rooms are kept in tact and you have to squeeze your way through the tiny rooms with a mishmash of tables and chairs from great-aunt Henrietta's attic in order to get a seat. It had a sardine in a can type of feeling to it. The punters are nothing if not eccentric (we had the pleasure of enduring a bat-shit insane odd-couple composed of a Leonardo DiCaprio wannabe and a James Caan lookalike who managed to have two completely different conversations with each other). The food was well portioned. The potato pancakes are weirdly good (like friend lumps of garlic mashed potato) and the cinnamon roll was delicious (they're only served on the weekend and go fast).
(3)Emily Y.
I really enjoyed my breakfast here. I had the huevos rancheros. I prob wouldn't normally order something with beans for breakfast, but the dish was flavorful. It would prob be great if you're nursing a hangover. Also, do get the cinnamon roll. It was not too sweet, slightly yeasty, and delicious. I would have given this place four stars if the service was slightly better. It wasn't bad but they were not as attentive as I would have liked. I will definitely be back to check out happy hour.
(3)Tim P.
Happy Hour: One of the best happy hour food menus going, especially for the neighborhood. The owner and staff are great, it's a pleasure to have a place like this in the neighborhood. The food always extremely fresh and delicious and the breakfast is crazy good. I'll see you there!
(4)Danielle H.
The dinner here is outstanding. You must try the Aglio Oglio appetizer- it is the best appetizer I have ever had. The goat cheese, olive oil and garlic cloves and toasted rosemary bread all mesh together in some orgasmic combination... throw a fresh basil leaf on top and you are going to be in heaven. Both the fried chicken entree and seared scallop entree were fantastic. We came back for breakfast today and ordered the eggs benedict and joe schmo- both were great. The ham was a bit dry and their signature garlic potato cakes were yummy, but a bit too much like a dinner mashed potato for my breakfast preferences. The eggs were cooked to perfection and my boyfriend said he never had a better eggs benedict in his life. The blueberry pecan coffee cake was also yummy.
(4)Bonnie C.
The place to go if you want to have a superb brunch and feel like you're eating in your friend's living room. Because you kinda are. I've had brunch at the Rusty Pelican, Julia's, Portage Bay and others, but for some reason, Wild Mountain just hit brunch nirvana for me. Maybe it was because at 11am I was already having a loooong day, or maybe it was the elderly hippie sage who told us about how LSD would bring world peace from the next table over, or the fact that they make their own hollandaise sauce.... or it could have been a combination of everything. I just know that I have to go back. The food: the menu is big and varied - all sorts of egg/meat/toast combinations, tofu scrambles and much more, but I had to go for the eggs benedict with smoked salmon. They use quality, cold-smoked salmon, not the end trimmings like most places will throw into your omelet. As I said, the hollandaise is a house recipe that is a little lighter and more lemony than I'm used to. The portions were just right and the prices match, and very importantly the coffee refills are swift. Bonus: tasty coffeecake.
(5)Lisa B.
Huevos rancheros: my all-time favorite comfort food. Wild Mountain Cafe: my all-time favorite Seattle spot for my all-time favorite comfort food. Seattle has a host of great restaurants, and I admit I'm not much of a loyal customer, because I like to try new places whenever I dine out. This, however, is one place I have revisited several times. I just plain like what they have going on there -- the cozy atmosphere, the friendly service, the consistently scrumptious food. Be sure to check out the binder that explains the history of the house and the play-by-play photographs of its renovation into a restaurant. Those crazy doors into the kitchen will finally make some sense...kind of.
(5)Lily E.
both my husband and i thought it was the most delicious breakfast we had in a while. food quality along with generous portions, tasty drip coffee, attractive house decoration and pretty waitress made us happy. the bill total was another pleasant surprise. Fine happy hour deal; don't skip greek salad, roasted garlic, chicken pesto sandwich - you can ask for bacon or xtra pesto on it. one more thing: french toast with tahini is amazing. however, ive been eating tahini halva all my life and know what tahini paste taste like. if you haven't, you might not like it - stranga danga.
(5)elsa f.
Seattle's little nooks like Wild Mountain Cafe is what keeps her interesting. The only thing that really pops out as you drive by is a small purplish sign with a crane-like profile figure on it, labeled "Wild Mountain Cafe." Otherwise, you will pass it by at least once whilst finding it as WMC noob. The eclectic interior is decked in mismatched tables and chairs. It lends a vintage coolness without pretense, so it's not hard to find yourself feeling right at home. Cinnamon bun: The thought of it makes me salivate. Fresh, homemade love groped my taste buds, thereby induced mouthgasms with every fork-full of warm gooey pastry. "Please, sir, I want some more" Grilled garlic mash p'tato patties: I love. Florentia: Bacon, spinach, mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Nice. Coffee: good. However, you must have the cinnamon bun first. That way, if you still have room, you can scarf off another before leaving.
(4)Lori G.
So far, this place has the most personality for brunch, and the service was fun (really friendly, quirky). The coffee could be better, but the food was good. Definitely nothing insane or surprising on the menu (except I did snag some of Ian's garlic pancakes, and those were good), but it was solid. Ian's egg's benedict were a tad overdone--no yolk running in sight, but still was pretty good.
(3)Chris J.
Food was great, got the eggs benne, the potato cake that comes with it was really good. My gf got the taco salad...haha..I would say pass on the taco salad. Great place.
(4)Brent F.
A great breafast place in Greenwood/ Crown Hill. Good inspired selection on the menu. Delicious coffee cake/ cinnamon rolls. They have a small full bar and serve Spicey bloody marys for those day after breakfasts. Tower of Power rocks. (as does the tortilla pie when available)
(5)Chris P.
OK food, OK drinks, OK service, high prices.
(2)Paula G.
PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT! Everything about this place is just perfect. Cozy atmosphere, fantastic food, generous servings, great background music, $5 happy hour(!) and (as the menu suggests). DO ask to read "The Life and Times of Wild Mountain Cafe". Such wonderful history, right down to their making the tables and bar with recycled materials, and the re-used gates from a circus in Texas! I have driven by this place a thousand times, and thanks to the "nearby" option on the Yelp app on my iPhone, I just found it (in fact I'm still here, eating the cherry chocolate pecan pie). All I can say is "get in here". you will not regret it. But don't come on Tuesdays, they're closed.
(5)H G.
What a joke. When my buddy comes in town he always drags me out on these pilgrimages to try new places. He's a "foodie" (for lack of a better, non-dumb term), so he always has his nose in the restaurant review sections of whatever town he goes to. It's a lot of fun. Anyway, he read about Wild Mountain, so we went for lunch / brunch. As you can read from every other review of this place, the restaurant is converted from an old neighborhood house. I personally don't understand why this is such a high-point on Yelp reviewers' lists, especially when it's not even nicely done (and anyone impressed by *the way Wild Mountain executes this* lacks exposure - it's not nice inside). "Oh, but it feels like you're eating in somebody's house!". I don't understand this logic. What are you, a mooch? Anyway, between the degree to which the place is worn out / tattered, and the rag-tag collection of chairs and tables, it felt more dirty than clean. The service sucked. We get there, and and we wind up having to wait way too long to be seated, given how busy the place was, which wasn't busy at all (there were a couple of smaller spots open when we arrived, and we were just a party of 2). Finally we get seated. First it took forever to get menus. Then it took forever to get water and order drinks. Then it took forever to get the stupid drinks. Then it took forever for the waitress to finally come out and take our order. On top of that, our waitress was unacceptably cold - almost border-line rude. The menu sucked. It's a clusterfcuk with an overabundance of stuff... just, stuff, everywhere, all over on it. Tons of stuff. And what's with the stupid rules everywhere on the menu? Can't order this then. Can't order that then. Can't order this now. Can't order this on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. With no rhyme or reason, *the menu is high maintenance*. What a funny thing to say. But it's TRUE. And what's with every other stupid dish on this endless, rule-ridden menu being served with "a heapin' helpin' of chips and salsa!" or whatever that phrase was that they used to describe serving your meal with corn-friggin-chips and what would likely have been (based on what I saw) bottled salsa? Could this possibly be a bigger cop-out side for a meal? What a joke. How are people impressed with this garbage? Yeah yeah, blah blah blah "... it's a *cafe* blah blah blah...". I don't know about you, but just because a place is a "cafe" doesn't mean an establishment gets a free pass to suck. Anyway... so, yeah: Wild Mountain Cafe sucks. FINALLY the waitress comes out, and we try to order, but "we're out of that today" she says. So I try to order something else, and the waitress points out "that's not served today" (Apparently I missed that line in the maddening menu with "not served on ABC&XYZ&FU days" all over it). I tell my friend to order while I try to find a third thing to try to order, and she tells him that they were out of HIS dish that day too! What a Joke! We put a stop to it, told her we wanted our check for our drinks. How long were we there? Close to an hour? What a waste of time. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TL;DR (too long, didn't read) In short, pass Wild Mountain Cafe by. Go someplace else. It's not charming, it's dank. The menu is unimpressive and a pain. The service totally blows. And if you do find something you want, they'll probably be out of it. Just... go someplace else. It sucks. Bleh... Yelp needs a 0-star option. "OH! But the restaurant is a converted HOUSE! So cool!". Ugh...
(1)Beth C.
My boyfriend and I came here for brunch this weekend. I always have a hard time with the five point rating; I really wish it was 10, because I'd give this place a 7. But since 6 seems too low, Four stars is what they receive. It's such a cute place, first of all. A converted house in Ballard (a few doors down behind the Walgreen's) with a little garden out front full of herbs, flowers and fuzzy bees. Pretty painting on the porch. Inside is brightly lit, nicely painted and decorated, and very homey/quirky feeling. We loved it. The prices are reasonable, which is great. We each had a coffee (I like that they don't bring water unless you ask - I wonder how much water is wasted by people who don't ask for it not drinking it?). The staff all seem laidback, kinda bohemian, tattooey types. The menu is extensive, with everything you could want for breakfast or lunch. Despite its kinda hippie vibe, it wasn't vegetarian (fine by me!(, but did have soymilk for our coffee when we asked. My boyfriend ordered the Persian Sun - french toast stuffed with tahini, and covered in pineapple chunks and pineapple juice. He liked it well enough. Me? If I'd ordered it, I'd still be hungry. Tahini (sesame paste) is a strong, nutty flavour with an edge of bitterness, and I thought the flavours clashed. For me, it was an ill-conceived dish that really didn't work, palate-wise. I had the Eggs Benny - a good standby. I ordered my eggs medium, and they came firm, but better over than under done, for me, and I find a LOT of places find the medium poached egg a challenge (nb: firm white all the way through, yolk buttery with a small amount of yolk run). My English muffin was way undertoasted, which is a pet peeve - makes for a spongey sog at the bottom. Ham and hollandaise was good, with the ham being flavourful and yummy, and the hollandaise being light, buttery and heavy on the lemon. I like it that way. This place is definitely kid-friendly. The service was average, the food was average, the the prices and atmosphere were above average. I'll come back for sure and see how my next visit compares.
(4)Erin B.
I love you, Wild Mountain Cafe! The food is absolutely fantastic, very tasteful and unique blends, and they serve Herkimer coffee! One of the times I went, I got "my sister's (something something) stratta" (it was an egg strata with sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese and olive tapenade) which was probably the best breakfast I have ever eaten, but I haven't seen it on the menu since. Everything else I've ever had there is also incredibly delicious! The cafe itself is in a beautiful house and the interior, art and the outside landscaping are all so beautiful. The only downside to this place is that it's so amazing it is often completely packed! They have a small waiting area bench inside, and of course the very nice porch! They have a happy hour that I have not yet attended but am very excited about!
(5)Jenny L.
I'm planning on going back! Perhaps to try the brunch menu, but definitely for happy hour :) It's a cute restaurant in a transformed house - our table was in the living room by the fireplace and live music. Service was friendly, but most importantly the food was delicious. Our table of 4 shared the Aglio Olio (roasted garlic and goat cheese on toast) and Greek Goddess salad from the ($5) happy hour menu for appetizers. It was both so tasty and the portions were generous. For dinner, I had the pesto chicken pasta and Jason had the black bean cake. I'm looking forward to going back and trying more of the dishes :)
(4)Brian P.
GO HERE NOW! It doesn't get any better. This is my second Yelp review and let me tell you.... I went to Portage Bay after hearing so many good things about it from my friends and was pleased. Then came Wild Mountain Cafe. Everything that I had previously known as "amazing food" was thrown out the window. From the moment you walk in you feel like you are eating at your friend's parents house and you know their mom cooks the best food. I ordered the Piper's Creek Scramble and she ordered the Eggs Benedict. WOW. I never felt so pleased inside while eating brunch. I could not contain myself as I ate it and began making sensual moaning noises as I ate. The family sitting next to me kept giving me odd stares but it mattered not as I was on my quest to demolish the plate set before me. I felt like a piece of me inside had been finally fulfilled. After eating the Piper's Creek Scramble I really don't know how I can ever fully enjoy any sort of breakfast to that degree now. I'm hesitant to even finish my quest to hit the top 20 of Yelp brunch!
(5)King C.
Awesome. It's like going to someone's house -- but better! I had the eggs benedict. Incredible. Savored every single morsel. I think it had a potato pancake on the side, and I loved it. The place was packed, and there was a significant wait on a Sunday (noon). One of my favorite Seattle breakfast places. I will come again!
(5)Charles W.
I came here and had quite possibly the best omelette I have ever had in my entire life. The coffee was also excellent. On a side note, the decor and aesthetic of the place is really, really fun and nice.
(5)Patty S.
We like it here, the atmosphere is laid back. The food is good, a bit pricey and I still don't know why everyone is so ga ga over that oven fried chicken. It's really just ok. We like to go for drinks and dessert but if you go for breakfast, they don't serve pancakes. Accept and move on, also you will wait to get in. It's not a big place, just plan ahead. Let's see dinner: order the black bean cakes, they really are quite good. If they have beet salad I like that too, it's yummy, but they don't have it all the time. Lunch: The Pesto Caprice sandwich is good, needs salt; burgers are tasty, no french fries and let's talk about the mac and cheese. Now it's not as good as my mom's mac and cheese, but it is better than my mother in law's mac and cheese. It comes in a giant bowl, and you're sure to end up in the hospital needing bypass surgery. However, worth it! Breakfast: We are not fans of the breakfast menu so we come at brunch time and get sandwiches. The french toast is good, nothing to write home about. I do like the cinnamon rolls, they are large and goey and freshly baked. Dessert: This changes a lot, but the good things we know of: a little chocolate creme brulee pot (AMAZING), the goat cheesecake - oddly wonderful, the peanut butter pie (they almost always have this and I love it. LOVE IT!), other berry things my husband orders, usually very good. Why four stars? Price and no pancakes.
(4)Amanda K.
This place feels like you are eating at your friends house. It is really homey, and the coffee cups are random cups you would find in someone's house. I have ate breakfast here a couple of times and love the greek scramble with olive goodness. It has everything I love all in there! Yum!! We went here for dinner last night, when I felt like I needed some homey cooking. I ordered the soup and salad combo and shared the aglio olio appetizer with my husband. The appetizer was delicious, I love anything with garlic and goat cheese. My husband had to stop me from scraping the plate. The soup was lentil, very hearty and delicious. The beet salad was okay but not amazing. Most of the menu looked pretty good. I love the atmosphere and enjoy the food, so I will be back.
(3)Emily R.
I came here for their famed Eggs Benedict - it was pretty good, but no better than any number of other brunch places. Everything else was really off though - the waitress messed up my order, the food took forever to come, it was REALLY loud, the side potato patty thing was soggy and bland, and then the bill came to about $50. For two eggs bennies, a large juice, and a small juice. Seriously? Just go to Portage Bay instead of here.
(2)Leonardo H.
A Fan for sure. But I need to try their fried chicken to fully experience the awesomenessity of this place. They had already sold out of the famous fried chicken within one hour of their dinner hours. Is that possible?? But whatever, I still had super good catfish and lamb. The atmosphere, the story about the house, the wait staff - everything was right on! Cocktail was good too! The restaurant 'building' is essentially a house. So tables are placed in the living room, near the kitchen, by the fireplace. It really looks like a house, a cozy one at that -- one I wouldn't mind living in, especially if they make me food every day, and fried chicken for snacking. Next visit: Fried Chicken for sure! And then their breakfast.
(4)Jamie B.
I love eating here for breakfast. Why? Because unlike many nicer breakfast places in Seattle they actually know how to cook an egg. They don't come over or undercooked, it's actually cooked to my specifications. The dining area is cozy and cute, and there is a wide variety of creative dishes. I love their garlic potato cakes. I've never been disappointed after eating here and best of all full bar for those lovely brunch drinks :).
(5)Kwasi A.
Love it! Love it! Love it!!! This spot is a gem in the crown hill area of Ballard. Great food and I am particularly a fan of the half-price margaritas (Mondays only) . If are a fan of the Bachelor - they show it on their ol TV -- and I do mean "OLD". However, the venue is not a sports or a television focused restaurant. Great comfort food with large portions to fit da bill. I hear brunch is da BOMB! Last time my wife and I were there (Monday),we were informed by the very cool and "Most Generous" bartender that "...if it ain't stiff -- it ain't a wild mountain cocktail!" Yes - my kind of place -- indeed. And - she wasn't lying about that Wild Mountain cocktail. You've been warned (PSA - always drink responsibly)!!! Good thing I only live one(1) block away. If you read this closely -- then you already know which night to find me - 7 pm fo sho! KA - aka wil
(4)Michelle Z.
I found Wild Mountain Cafe on a whim with the help of yelp. Looking for a new Seattle brunch place on a schedule-less Sunday, I found myself here. WMC is located in a cute little house right in the middle of a friendly neighborhood. Inside it's very cozy, with the homespun charm of mismatched furniture and seating in various rooms of the house. Another plus, immediately upon entering, you spy huge cinnamon rolls on display in an antique glass-paneled china cabinet. For brunch itself, I ordered the swiss cheese, mushroom, bacon, and spinach scramble which was fairly good, definitely flavorful, but the bacon was a little on the fatty side - not my cup of tea. We sat next to the window so it was a bit drafty, and the service was definitely slower than most Seattle brunch locales. Having said that, this definitely feels like a local haunt. Upon leaving there was a line out the door, down the steps, and a few stragglers waiting patiently in the garden area. Because of this loyal following, I don't think I'd write it off completely yet, and if you find yourself in Crown Hill it's worth a go. But FYI - crispy bacon is essential!
(3)Tonya H.
I love their bloody mary's rimmed with bacon flavored salt. I had my first ever eggs benedict here and I ate the whole thing. Now that's saying something fantastic about the food here! The staff is very cool and always make you feel like your at home. I also tried their "Joe Schmoe" and "It's Da Bomb" breakfast burrito. Come here and you will not be disappointed!
(5)Ms. T.
Fantastic place. The prices are a little steep for repeat visits, hence the 4/5 stars, but the atmosphere and food are both well worth the cost. We came for a Sunday night dinner (1/2 price wine!) with a group of 5. We felt extremely unhurried throughout the meal, encouraged to linger and enjoy the evening. It was a great break from the typical, American, 25 minutes in and out meal that one is accustomed to. We started by splitting a Greek salad, which was enormous and full of feta and kalamata olives. One large salad was enough to give 5 people a decent sized portion of salad. I had the lamb shank, which came with some of the best kale I've ever had. The waitress said they just saute it in a pan, but they get it crispy and crunchy. Hard to believe that it is a pretty healthful vegetable. The lamb was also delicious, as well as the garlic mashed potatoes that came with. All of the other dishes that our group ordered were tasty as well. I can see myself coming back here as it gets colder and rainy, to linger over a nice cozy meal all evening.
(4)Gennie G.
This place is such a hidden gem! Came here with a friend and had an amazing meal. I ordered the pest chicken sandwich which I highly recommend. My friend ordered french toast and with a side of toast which came with this amazing homemade strawberry jam. I mean this jam was so delicious I was ready to just steal the container. But, I didn't... The place gives a nice homey feeling with a wonderful friendly staff. Seems like they have a lot of regulars and I can understand why. The food is amazing! I can't wait to come back.
(4)Erin W.
World's (or at least Seattle's) best eggs benendict. Seriously delicious - perfect balance of butter to lemon and a wonderful mild kick at the finish. Aww man...yum... Awesome ambience - funky but uber comfortable.
(5)T M.
This is a really cute, little restaurant living in an old, character filled house. It's a little cramped, and creaky, but pleasant enough. They don't have a parking lot, but I found it easy to park on the street just east of the building. I had breakfast here and it was pretty tasty. Eggs were cooked perfectly, and all dishes were flavorful, were loaded with nice fresh veggies, and were well presented. I wasn't crazy about the potato cakes, they're a little mushy and had a very odd mouth feel. I do have an issue with the service. I arrived before the rest of my party, and was brusquely told by the wait staff they don't seat people until the full party has arrived. I can totally understand having this policy if the restaurant is busy and seats are scarce, but that morning there were only a couple people there and ample tables were available. I might not have minded if they offered to let me wait at the little bar area (deserted at that time) but I ended up having to wait in the chilly outdoors, because the waiting bench was taken up by another family also waiting for the rest of their party to arrive. Luckily, it was only a very short wait, but the experience was enough of a turn off that despite the good food, I don't really want to return here again.
(3)Jordan H.
I love the eggs Benedict, I love the server Angela, I love the charm.. What more can I say!? Also had a caesar wrap & soup once, very delish!
(5)Andrea B.
This cafe that looks like a house is cute, kitchy, and delish. The bf and I were lucky enough to be seated at a small table in the bar, nice and warm and cozy (some would say cramped) so we got to dine and watch some football. There isn't much waiting area, and every time the door opens the chilly draft was awful! Don't get suckered into sitting by the door! The place is like an antique shop or someones attic with the random dolls and books scattered about, which is very amusing to say the least. I had the pleasure of reading a book all about mullets while waiting for my food: ) I had the incredible "tower of power" - creamy potato pancakes topped with sauteed spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and whole cloves of garlic. I topped it with the suggested 2 eggs (their eggs are all cage free no antibiotics no hormones - bonus points!) it was amazing to say the least. It also came with not 2, not 3, but 4 pieces of toast. You will not go hungry here. I will be raving about this meal all week. They have plenty of breakfast offerings (they serve breakfast till 4pm!) but didn't have much in the way of lunch. They had some salads but no sandwiches from what I could see, on a Sunday at least. It was just what we were looking for on a chilly, slightly hung-over Sunday: a warm cozy atmosphere with warm cozy comfort food. We'll be back soon- their dinner offerings look amazing as well. Thank you yelpers for helping me find another winner!
(4)Laura L.
Delicious for brunch and great for gluten free people.
(5)Louise T.
Quaint little house, super cozy! Went there for breakfast twice and had their famous eggs Benedict. DELISH!!! They are so friendly and fun, I will definitely come back. Go there for breakfast, haven't checked out other meals there yet.
(5)A C.
Hmm. I had a coffee and the eggs benedict but I wasn't wowed. I read the many "rave reviews" and my expectations were set to "high". A little too much sauce. The service was good: prompt, polite and attentive without being intrusive. The place reminded me of the house i grew up in LA including the mismatched furniture. but not the paintings of farm animals. I went here for breakfast. the fruit cup that comes with the eggs benedict was ok It's good but not worth the drive from capitol hill for breakfast.
(3)Jonathan D.
Really great breakfast, can't wait to go back for happy hour!
(4)Olechka Dani B.
Awesome, awesome, awesome! Friendly and homey place with tasty everything. I have had breakfast there on several occasions, and it has been very good each time. Staff is excellent, and very attentive, but not overly so. I am careful with my diet, and often ask not to add certain ingridients, each time my order has been completed as I have asked. This is a prefect place for friends grabbing some breakfast early in a morning, meeting people for brunch, or treating your guests out of a town to a tasty meal.
(5)Jay C.
I've never been for brunch... yet. The dinners are good, though. The fried chicken is drool-inducing..it was sold out the first time we went. The desserts are usually good too. :) I really like the atmosphere.
(4)Shannon S.
This tasty treat is artfully hidden inside a house on 85th Ave, and is worth a stop in on a Sat or Sunday morning. You might be waiting a while for a table as this place is small and quaint and is rightfully popular. I had the Surefire Thing... because everyone should start their day eating green chilies... gets the blood pumping.
(4)Betsey S.
Get up early so you can get there before they run out of cinnamon rolls! You have to get a cinnamon roll for the table to share. My first job was in a little cinnamon roll shop so I'm picky about them, and Wild Mountain's are bomb. I love reading about how the owners rehabilitated and remodeled the old purple bungalow back to life via blood, sweat, and tears. Their tableware is a reused mish mash of Goodwill finds. Nothing matches. Your coffee mug might say "Number One Dad" or have some kittens playing amongst daisies or show Ziggy with a case of the Mondays. At first glance, some of the stuff on the menu looks just kind of weird, like the "Tower of Power", but everything I have ordered has been fab, and all the stuff my dining companions have ordered has been declared awesome, too. Don't be afraid to try something new! I love their potatoes, veggie benedict, and their Bloody Marys. There's ususally a dog hanging out on the porch, which is always a good sign. In my experience, people who have dogs appreciate good grub.
(5)Samanda J.
A friend & I have been here on several occasions & have enjoyed the quaintness of the setting in a house, the beautiful plants outside, and menu. We've been hungrily happy to be patient & wait, as there is usually one on the weekends. I have had the huevos rancheros, eggs benedict which comes with fruit & delicious garlic potato cakes, and their homemade cinnamon roll! Yum. So, what brings this rating down, is the one server in particular, as most of the staff are very nice. This particular day we were in, our server was dismissive, and downright rude. It seemed as though she could be barely bothered to bring a glass of (requested) water, and further shown this disdain by not offering my friend any. When politely asked for a to-go box, another facial expression of irritation. I have a customer service background and am also genuinely friendly when talking with anyone in the service industry, so I'm just dumbfounded by this. I considered that maybe she's having a really bad day. But then in the end, is that an excuse to continue rudeness through the entire dining experience? I was hesitant to post this, as many people say "Yelpers" are just complainers (if they're not giving a rave review). But honestly, this was a disappointment, as I felt truly unwelcome.
(2)J R R.
I love their garlicky fried mash potatoes! I thought that the bacon and eggs were really spot on. My coffee cup was always full, and I'll definitely return and enjoy another meal. I have only one issue, while sitting at the bar, i kept hearing the barkeeper and a server bad mouth a woman named Angela, who was a server in the dining room. It's funny, that they were being critical of her, because she needed help, Yet they had the time to hang out in the bar. It's funny they kept my coffee hot, but they didn't say another word to me! Something is amiss at the Wild Mountain. It put a taint, on what was a pretty good breakfast. JR
(3)Jarret F.
Breakfast here, particularly the fremont fool (granola) and coffee cake, satisfies me in a way few other activities can. I'm always full and happy before leaving, which means I'll continue to keep this place on my short list for weekend breakfast options. Aside from food, the atmosphere has a comfortable, neighborhood vibe. It's a converted house with tasteful art. Everything comes together to give this cafe the highest recommendation.
(5)Andrew D.
What a hard place to find! Just look for parking around the intersection of 15th and 85th - you'll be in the right spot. You're looking for a charming little house that people are eating in. Not having to wait 45 minutes was a plus too (unlike The Dish, which is also excellent), possibly due to how tucked away this place is. I had The Northwest Bennie - eggs benedict with smoked lox. Mmmmm. Potato cakes, which are mashed potatoes that are fried on two sides, were very very yummy, if only they served more. And the benedicts themselves... yum yum. The hollandaise is excellent, but makes the whole thing very rich (hey, it's eggs benedict), so make sure you come hungry, preferably when it's cold outside. Treat yourself to a homemade cinnamon roll too!
(5)Ann C.
I like this place for breakfast better than I do for dinner. The food was good, but entree prices are a little on the high side. As for happy hour, they really should add glasses of wine to the menu. They never serve beer that I like, and I rarely drink hard alcohol, which means no happy hour beverages for me. I also wish they'd add a few appetizers to the HH list. The menu we were handed a few weeks ago was pretty sparse, with fewer choices on it than there were the last time we stopped in.
(3)Michelle T.
I can't beieive we have lived so close to this place and only just started going there! Really friendly and chill staff, live music on friday nights. Happy hour prices and flavors ROCK!!!!! Dinner is more expensive but I had the pinch me Im dreaming pram pasta and it was worth it! Hands down the BEST salad I have had in this city is there spinach salad on the dinner menu. Sliced grapes, and fried goat cheese balls!!! Crunchy on the outside creamy and warm on the inside, spread on their organic country bread.... OMG!!! Getting excited. Haven't tried brunch yet... bet it's good too! Definitly a place to hang for a long meal... no rushing the experience of Wild Mountain.
(4)Emily T.
Uhhh breakfast served til 4pm?! On every day except Tuesday?! Daaaaaaaaaamn, girl. Now that's some BREAKFAST. Enjoy it in a cute historic house, with a cleverly named menu full of unique choices. And talk about being green; this restaurant is all about composting, recycling, organics, humanely raised foods... very Seattle-y. I feel good about supporting a business that embraces and demonstrates environmentally friendly values. Plus they serve Vita coffee and they even have a cute teensy bar that is open early in the morning... yeah, Wild Mountain, you know how we do.
(4)Sarah M.
Great mac and cheese, black bean cakes, brunch, etc. Love that the bar is an old waterbed headboard, everything is mismatched and from thrift stores, and it's an old house! They are the prime example of recycling and buying local, organic, etc. Love this place!
(5)Bryan K.
It's like eating breakfast at a friends house. That is, if your friend knows how to cook up some seriously good breakfast foods. I went with the Eggs Benedict, which were delicious. It came with a side of fruit cup and a garlic potato pancake (almost as good as Grandma Kerr used to cook up for me when I was a kid). As most of you already know, Seattleites love them some breakfast. So one piece of advice, get here early on weekends, we arrived around 11 and got right in, but when we were leaving there was quite a wait to get in. And after seeing/tasting what all the hub bub was about, I understand why.
(4)Shannon H.
Haven't had a meal I didn't enjoy here. Attentive waitstaff without being overly hovering, nice small bar area.
(5)Suzanne M.
Nothing bad, just not too interesting. Did love the jam. Hubs had the eggs Benedict, he complemented thehollandaise. I had thejoeschmoe, chicken sausage was tasty. Felt prices were $1-3 dollars too high on most dishes. Worth it if you are in the neighborhood, but not worth traveling to.
(3)Ai F.
Wild Mountain Cafe vies with Geraldine's Counter as my favorite breakfast place in Seattle (I've never had dinner here, so I'll have to check that out). This cozy cafe is in a renovated Craftsman and has top quality coffee and good portions of tasty food.
(5)Ja M.
Great food. Fun atmosphere. Building with some history. Ask to see their Wild Mountain Cafe photo album with the history of the building, how they remade their own tables with recycled tiles, how they promote community and sustainability, how they got started, etc. Includes historic photos of the building. Food is really good. Not very fast. I'd like to try their wine and beer bar sometime.
(4)Callie K.
Just what our hungry veggie stomachs were looking for! Breakfast served till 4? On a WEEKDAY? That's crazy! No- that's what you'll find at Wild Mountain Cafe. 3 o'clock is the time my BF and I finally rolled into this cafe for our second Seattle meal... this one being breakfast. We both ordered the "Surefire Thing"- a cheesy green chili scramble with guacamole, salsa, sour cream and their famous roasted garlic potato cakes- YUM! The coffee was also excellent and our waitress kept our mugs filled at all times. She also threw in a complimentary slice of their house made coffee cake with a layer of berry filling... more please! This place is super cute too. It's situated in a cute little house which was pretty much vacated at 3 pm on a Friday afternoon. I would definitely come here regularly if I was a local.
(4)Richard M.
MAD, MAD, MAD!! In case you missed it, this review is just a rant. I have eaten at this place many, many times. I am just ornery enough to never eat there again. I will have to wait and see. Simple put, it was as cold as a well-digger's ass outside. There is NO waiting room to speak of when it's crowded. The wait was 20-30 minutes. When my turn came, the waitress asked me if my whole party was present. I had made the mistake of telling her I was waiting for two people (my daughter and her "other"). I made the additional mistake of telling her they were quite literally 3 blocks away. She told me I could not be seated. I have tried and tried to figure out what a restaurant gets out of NOT seating a guest. I understand that some people may end up sitting and waiting an unexpectedly long time for their wayward guests, but that was not my case. Furthermore, it was clear that there were plenty of guests sitting at their tables sipping coffee and/or just chatting at the end of their meal while 10-15 people, stuffed into the small waiting area, were hoping for a table. If the restaurant is willing to tell me I cannot be seated, why don't they also tell the slow guest to get up and please leave? Of course, neither is an acceptable way to treat guests. Can someone PLEASE tell me what a restaurant gets out of NOT seating a guest? I will let you know if I ever go back. PS. The food is good and the waitstaff are nice.
(1)MamaRed P.
Every time I have breakfast here, it feel like going to someone house and they cook the perfect breakfast for you. The potatoes pancake are amazing! The service was fast,friendly and attentive.
(4)JARED T.
I went here for brunch after a big night of drinking, because I knew they had a full bar, which means bloody marys with vodka, not sake or whatever else beer and wine places are doing these days. I looked at the menu and everything looked kind of healthy, which is not usually what i go for when I'm hung over. I felt indecisive, so the (very pretty) waitress/bartender ordered her favorite thing for me, and it was outstanding. Garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, egg, and other stuff. That and their delicious bloody mary set me straight.
(5)Molly R.
I admit to hesitating when choosing my 4 star rating today and truly considered downgrading Wild Mountain to 3 stars. I've been here a number of times and have been immensely satisfied with my food and service. But today I tried their tofu scramble for the first time and was extremely disappointed. It had little flavor, mushy tofu and soft, wilted veggies. They do not do this dish the service it deserves, and it said to me that they've thrown it on their menu as a token nod to all of the Seattle vegans and non egg eaters just because all the other breakfast spots do it. I almost wish I hadn't tried it, because it threw my confidence in Wild Mountain into question. Further, my own meal was a little sadder than usual, with wilted/overcooked veggies and coffee brewed far weaker than I usually have had there. But enough about that. I like to think of myself as an optimist. Perhaps it was an off day for the chef. Who knows. And overall it seemed more fair to grade based on my collective experience - which has been, like I said, generally very good. So here's all the wonderful reasons why you SHOULD try Wild Mountain Cafe out: - They serve Cafe Vita coffee. - They have the best cinnamon rolls in Seattle - be sure to get there early, else you may be out of luck because they only bake a set number each day! - Good ambiance with pretty nice art, as coffee shops and restaurants go. - Friendly staff and impeccable service. - Their signature potato cakes are a delicious alternative to hash browns or grilled potatoes that you get at other breakfast joints. - Their Tower Of Power dish is divine - it's veggies laid over the potato cakes and sprinkled with hot and bubbling sharp cheddar cheese - and peppered with whole garlic cloves - mm! - The wait isn't usually heinous - not more than 15 min when busy. And often times I've been able to sit in the bar immediately, so long as I'm only with 1 other person. I've had dinner here once - the mussels and bread were dee-lish - and they have a romantic ambiance in the evening, so it's a good spot for couples or a first date. The small bar area is also intimate and cozy, with the bar back being made out of an old headboard from a bed. I love the creative reuse of old furniture. So yes, in the end I still throw my support to Wild Mountain, but am hoping for a return to the usual 4+ star excellence upon my next visit.
(4)Joey L.
I like this place for its funky atmosphere and fantastic cinnamon roll. The rest of the menu that I've tasted is just solid, slightly more inventive diner food and taste. It's one of those places you go hoping that last time wasn't as good as the next time you go. My hopes have been dashed twice and I'll stick to Dish.
(3)Jim B.
Breakfast is easy to do wrong. It's easy to do boring. It's easy to do rote. It's easy to do easy. Hard is appreciated when it's done right. Hard is that one sauce that hurts to make it. That expensive restaurants often punt on... hollandaise. My mother makes killer hollandaise. I grew up on it and I am a real bitch when it comes to bad hollandaise. Bad hollandaise leaves me mental, screaming and crying and bending spoons with the sheer force of my ire. Wild Mountain has hollandaise that is so good that if they just had a gallon jug of hollandaise on the menu, I'd order it. It is mighty fine. They have several benedicts on the menu. I recommend them all. Good meats, well done eggs, in the end though ... they are just vehicles for the hollandaise. Oh, they have a veggie benedict too, so you can enjoy the hollandaise that way if you wish. Next, you know what you get here when you order a large orange juice. You get a LARGE Orange Juice. Hard to believe, but true. I love this place. I love their hollandaise. They made breakfast fun again. .... hollandaise
(4)Indioblue M.
I was recently contacted the owner of this establishment and she was very apologetic for the service my friend and I received. You don't see that too often and I thought it was very sweet and professional of her to reach out to me. I would be willing to reconsider visiting Wild Mountain Cafe again because along with this, the food was very good.
(3)Quinn R.
sign #1 that a restaurant has great food. The portion could easily feed a family of four yet you can't stop yourself from eating nearly the entire thing...while telling yourself "stop. Stop now. Stop right now or you will regret it" In the end the breafast burrito was way to much for me alone but alas I could not be stopped. I guess sometimes its just too much fun to ignore the voices. Closed on Tuesday so come anyday but then. The burrito was awesome. Im not sure ive ever been given a steak knife with a breakfast burrito before.
(5)Thomas R.
The BAT Benedict was excellent and and my Bloody Mary was a perfect blend of strong and spicy. The fact that its a converted old home make for a very comfy atmosphere.
(5)Emma F.
BEST hollandaise in Seattle. I have been to over 15 restaurants since I got here in September looking for the perfect eggs Benedict. This place comes closest. I would give this a 5 except they had ham instead of Canadian bacon and yes that matters. I did like the fact that it came with a fruit cup that had FRESH fruit in it. We did not get there in time to try the cinnamon roles... :( but the coffee cake my boy friend got was awesome, as was his dish, the fire something or other. I will be returning shortly and forcing myself to eat something other than the Benedict. I would have given this place a 4.5 if I could.
(4)Nadine W.
One of the most child friendly and charming restaurants in Seattle with a unique southern menu! We have been here for both breakfast and dinner. They are known for their eggs Benedict but have two pages of great options including tahini stuffed French toast and huevos rancheros. For dinner their honey glazed fried chicken is incredible and their catfish is the best in Seattle. This restaurant is extremely child friendly with almost all of the tables including a patron under 3 years old. The restaurant itself is located in a quaint historic house at the top of a long set of stairs. You dine at homey tables throughout the rooms on furniture as unique and classic as the home itself. The staff is warm and the music a unique blend of classic rock (think Journey and KISS). This is helpful when you have a young child as it raises the noise level a little. This is a great cozy restaurant.
(4)Alice Y.
We decided to go after reading all the reveiws from here and it tuly was good. The wait was pretty long since it was a Sunday morning but it was totally worth it. The food was amazing. We had the Eggs Benedict and the "Vince". The portions were big and the food had excellent flavor. Glad to find an awesome local breakfast house here!!
(4)Amanda W.
You're not going to believe this, but the morning after Thanksgiving, I was actually hungry. How this happened, I'm not sure, but I was visiting Seattle and excited to see how my northern friends do breakfast. Unfortunately, as soon as we sat down, I was dying to get back to Portland. Guys, Wild Mountain isn't good. The food is just okay -- no major complaints, but not a lot of flavor, either. We went for breakfast and the consensus around the table seemed to be, "Eh." The portions are small and their prices are above average -- ahem, $2.50 to substitute tofu in a scramble?! Hey, come on. Most veggie options seemed pretty boring; it would be so helpful if they at least carried veggie sausage and offered it as a substitute in their (many, many, many) meaty options. Needless to say, if you're vegan, you might want to choose a different place. The food may deserve 2 stars, but the service deserves zero. We came in at a busy time, but called ahead to make sure there was room for us. We waited for a long time to be seated, to order, and to get our food; I wouldn't have minded, but our waitress acted like it was a huge inconvenience just to interact with us. She was cranky and sarcastic and by the end we were afraid to ask her for anything, lest she secretly poison our food. When we asked for waters, she told us that there were no clean glasses, and that she'd only bring some if we "really needed them." I don't mean to sound like a jerk, but why is this MY problem? If I pay to eat out, I don't want to be chided for wanting a glass of water. (In the end, she would only agree to bring waters for half of us.) A request for ketchup was met with the ol' stink eye, and when my friend asked where the bathroom was, she dryly told him to go outside, under a bush. Hey, thanks for your help! Ugh.
(2)Ninja S.
Eating here is like having a breakfast in the dining room at some mountain lodge after sleeping in an unheated room. Pretty cool feel and good foodenings. I partook this morning of coffee and their extra-good coffee cake while others shoveled down more ambitious fast-breaking foods. They looked damn good. I should be hungrier next time.
(5)Elizabeth J.
The eggs benedict are really special here...savory hollandaise sauce smothering delicious Canadian bacon and perfectly poached eggs, then topped off with a sprinkling of paprika. The potato cake accompanying my meal was exploding with garlic and more garlic (I love garlic). My boyfriend had the vegetarian Power of Tower and he was loving every bite...and he's not necessarily a veggie lover. I can't wait to try their happy hour sometime soon!
(5)Jeanie K.
I really wanted to fall in love with this place. I'm a big fan of breakfast, especially brunch, and after reading the reviews here I thought I might have found "the" place. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Service was slow, which I can live with, but not once but twice my water came out with "floaters". For a table of two, that's only a clean water glass success rate of one in three (for those keeping score). The coffee was truck stop grade, and the food, although pretty good (my dining partner did not have the fortunate experience the last reviewer did with the tahini french toast - it was soggy), was definitely not worth the car ride in from Seattle and total ticket price - $30 for two. But I give it 3 stars for the creativity of the landscaping and interior design, plus the fresh out of the oven coffee cake which was FANTASTIC.
(3)Greg B.
I've been a regular nearly every weekend for about 4 years and can count on one hand the number of less-than-spectactular meals I've had. Amazing breakfast/brunch. I was a Florentia fan for a couple of years. Other favories: Da Bomb (burrito), VegHead Medley, cinnamon rolls, cinammon rolls, cinammon rolls. You get the picture. Good food, good coffee, great staff. And there are worms in the backyard turning leftovers into compost...what guilty Seattleite doesn't love THAT?
(4)Andrew R.
Gimme some of that Wild Mountain! I love this place-- from the mix match kitch to the tatted up waitresses, even if the food wasn't so crazy delicious I'd still probably eat here all the time.
(5)Greg F.
This looks like a breakfast place so we weren't sure how they would do lunch or dinner. But we took our 2 kids and we were all very pleased. The voodoo catfish, mac & cheese and fried chicken were excellent! A very good experience. We'll have to get in line for the breakfast some morning.
(4)Kat H.
Due to my excessive Yelp essay lengths, I'm keeping myself to a 50 word limit on this one. Oh crap, I just used 19! +5= 26! Do numbers count as words?!? Wild Mountain Cafe: Space is tight but the food is right. The waitress called me darlin'. Me likey.
(4)Kristie L.
A great spot for breakfast/brunch. The cinnamon rolls are beyond delicious, almost filled me up too much for the rest of my meal (key word: almost). Definitely split one if you're ordering something else. (They only serve them on the weekends; on weekdays they serve a variety of coffee cakes.) The "it's da bomb" burrito is great, but huge! The only complaint I have about it is that my boyfriend's father kept making lame jokes about its name. If I ever hear the phrase "da bomb" again, it will be too soon...and I'm pretty sure our waitress feels the same way. The french toast left a little to be desired, but Surefire Thing and Joe Schmoe are both good. No matter what you order, you're going to leave here STUFFED! Be sure to read the back of the menu too- it will make you appreciate Wild Mountain Cafe a lot more!
(4)Airy A.
$3.50 for a tiiiiiny side bowl of fruit for our toddler. Pretty silly. No kids menu. Good food otherwise.
(3)Carrie H.
Came here for brunch today with a yelp crowd (which once again, able to pay the bill and no one had to pony up any more money). I love the feel of this place - converted home to a business. There is even a story on the back of the menus that explains it all! I had a cup of coffee (cafe vita brand) and the "Purefire." It consisted of eggs, cheese, diced green chiles served w/ sour cream, salsa and guac. It also came with a side of their famous roasted garlic potato cakes and toast. For me, this was very tasty, because unlike most folks, I am not a huge fan of breakfast meat. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the coffee was fresh and delicious. The waitstaff was very accommodating to the 7 of us, even when Bernie made a party foul by dropping her Starbucks coffee on the floor half full. 5 stars for the waitstaff. I will be here again, next time probably bringing the spouse. In the mean time, I will sit here satisfied and happy.
(4)Marian M.
This is the second time I've been here for breakfast. The first time was colored by bad company making bad choices. (Hello, if you're a picky eater, then don't get the Persian Sun... duh.) The second time was MUCH better, as my dining companion actually appreciated the quirky mish mash of thrift store tableware, the food was scrumptious, and the waitstaff attentive and friendly. I wouldn't recommend this place for big groups (cramped rooms, small tables) but it's nice for a lazy Sunday brunch with a friend.
(4)Annie B.
We decided to try something new today and went to Wild Mountain for breakfast. Let me start out by saying it has a great ambiance so I totally get why people enjoy it. But the breakfast was horrible. I had the french toast which was soggy and cold and my partner had eggs, potato pancakes, and chicken sausage. It impossible to screw up eggs so those were fine but the potato pancakes had way to much garlic and were burnt on the backside. Anyway I guess my review is this, if you are looking for great breakfast food don't go here- but it you are looking for a great place to hang out you should give it a try some time.
(2)Amani Ellen L.
The place is darling, the servers understand what it means to order a cup of coffee, and really, there are two words about this place: EGGS BENEDICT. Why am I yelling? Because not since the closing of the Stalk Exchange, has someone understood what it means to make Hollandaise sauce from scratch, and these folks have it down. The place is darling and teeny, the staff (and the owner!) are awesome, and the ambience is as if you're at someone's house for breakfast. They take care of you as if you were a personal guest, and I love it.
(5)Aaron E.
I've been thinking most of the afternoon how I'd rate Wild Mountain. Based on my previous review it's obvious I've had good experiences here, but today just really, really wasn't one of them. I expect all restaurants to have "off" days or dishes that just aren't great, but nothing about brunch today was good. For $40 we left extremely unhappy, hungry and unsatisfied. Our server was extremely slow in getting us anything. We waited far too long for our server to take our order and we waited a really long time for our food. The two drinks we ordered took nearly 20 minutes to get to our table and were horrible. My mojito tasted like rum and soda water and while there was a ton of mint and lime in my glass, there was zero flavor. Best of all, our drinks arrived about 5 seconds before our food, which is the most irritating thing in the world. I decided I wanted more lunchy foods than breakfast as did my brunch buddy and both of us were really unimpressed with what we received. I ordered the Chicken Cashew Sandwich which was incredibly bland and I thought it was the most boring thing I'd ever eaten (until I had the mac and cheese which my friend ordered). Everything about the sandwich was uninspired and while the ingredients seemed fresh, it was such a subpar dish. The chips and salsa that were served with my sandwich was probably the best part of the meal, which is sad since the salsa had huge chunks of unripe, hard tomato. My friend's mac and cheese was terrible. Many of the reviews rave about how good it is, but I thought it was incredibly boring. Texture wise, it was cheesy but on the soupy side and it tasted like nothing. There was no flavoring or seasoning and it didn't even taste like cheese. We also enjoyed the bread that was served with the mac and cheese. It was stale and burnt to a crisp. At least the crunchiness added some additional texture to the dish. A previous review mentioned that it was soupy and very unappetizing and I have to say it was the most uncreative presentation. White mac and cheese in a white bowl. No color, no flavor.... While I thought my sandwich was boring, the mac and cheese was dismal. Maybe it really was just an off day across the board?? Hmmm. It's just so hard to believe that somewhere I enjoyed so much before turned out so terrible. If it had just been bad service or one bad dish I would be more understanding, but there was absolutely nothing redeeming about our visit today. Despite previously enjoying meals here I definitely won't be coming back. It was just so bad!
(1)Rusty S.
Ok I'll put it like this when I want to keep it in the neighborhood but really treat myself nice, this fucking place all the way. Cool atmosphere, nice staff, best food, good happy hour. All around awesomeness.
(4)Kelly K.
Love this place! If/when I wake up early enough on Sunday to beat the brunch crowd, I love to come here for breakfast. The Florentia is hands down my favorite. It is the right mix of bacon, spinach, mushrooms, and a white cheese in scrambled eggs. If I didn't love it so much, I would eat the Eggs benedict which is also divine. The owner is great, and the staff is friendly and prompt. I also like that it is in a house, and the eclectic furniture and mismatched forks make it feel like I'm visiting my favorite yard-sale-addicted grandma.
(5)Laura P.
A little hidden breakfast gem! Great ambience in that little old house, and a great story written out on the menu all about the place. Friendly service, and delicious food! I will be back!!
(4)Phil S.
Does Ballard have a House of Blues? My wife Susan and I received a $40 gift certificate as a Christmas present from her brother and sister-in-law for Wild Mountain Cafe and yesterday evening, we decided we would try it. Here's what we thought: This place is about a block away from where I met my Susan, at what used to be the China Chef Restaurant 19 years ago (yeah, in the bar --- it was a dance club, people!) so it immediately had that going for it. That, and there was ample parking around for a Friday night. The Building: The layout is really nice (even for a house). The living room is now a dining area, a larger front bedroom or den, now a nice roomy bar, the dining room, still a dining room, just off of that, the kitchen is still the kitchen, and the back bedroom, more dining area. The restrooms are right next to each other off a central hallway. You'll see in the pictures the beautiful chandelier hanging in the "living room." The place is cozy. It feels like a home. They had soft jazz music playing in the background. Dress code seemed to be jeans. The Staff: We were greeted by friendly and I daresay neighborly staff. Our waitress was very attentive and she let us sample the excellent Chilean red wine prior to ordering. She even got me a piece of grilled garlic bread and a sample of their homemade BBQ sauce to help me in my food decision. The bread and the BBQ sauce were excellent, but I ultimately had to go with the special. The Food: The special was a lemon chicken breast on top of penne pasta with fresh tomatoes, onions and mushrooms in a creamy rose sauce. Not since Susan and I went to Disney World in 1998 and dined at the House of Blues where I had their chicken penne with smoked gouda, have I tasted a dish so delicious. I cleaned my plate. I'm talking, I ordered more grilled garlic bread so I could clean my plate. See cleaned plate in the photos. Susan had two salads, a spinach and a Caesar. Like in my dish, the veggies were fresh. Susan hates limp salads with brown edges. She said the Caesar was the best she's ever had in her life. The spinach salad had tomatoes, red onions, red grapes, and breaded goat cheese. She said it was good but remembered too late she is not a fan of goat cheese. We had peach crisp for dessert with fresh whipped cream. I thought the peaches were too tart and the topping was kind of boring. Susan agreed and wished they had offered a chocolate dessert. With dessert, we ordered coffee. Susan asked if it was fresh and our waitress said she would put on a fresh pot --- and did. They serve Cafe Vita which we thought was decent coffee. Summary: My dish was $17 which I think is quite affordable for what I got. They do take credit cards there but prefer cash and I assume personal checks. Based on our first visit to Wild Mountain we will most definitely return there. This may end up being my favorite place to dine.
(5)Alli J.
yummy yum yuminy yum. I finally got around to trekking all the way to Ballard for this little gem this weekend. It was a sunny sunday and we didn't even mind the wait because we got to sit outside and admire the beautiful, drought resistant garden out front. Our food was lovely- we had the tower of power (yummmmm) the chile and egg scramble (good, but a little bland) and the lox benedict (ohmygoddess delish). Oh yeah, and the cinnamon roll was one of the best I've ever eaten. I love the atmosphere and the business philosophy, the service was kind, attentive and friendly without being intrusive and the food was fantastic- though I must admit, not *quite* as good as it sounded on the menu- perhaps it could use just a bit more spice or... something (hence the 4 stars instead of 5). I love the variety of vegetarian options they offer here. I am also a brunch fiend and the fact that they serve breakfast 'til 4 means that I will be making the trek up the Wild Mountain more often, and dragging my Ballard and Fremont friends with me.
(4)Heidi S.
I took my first trip to Wild Mountain Cafe this morning for brunch. I was nursing a terrible hangover but I was pleased in spite of it. I indulged in the Northwest Eggs Benedict, which was quite satisfying. I especially liked that the hollandaise was more on the lemony rather than the buttery side. Generally speaking, I think eggs bene are a good basis for judging a restaurant as a whole. The garlic potato cake was a nice compliment to the main dish and was unlike anything I've had for brunch anywhere else. However, the accompanying fruit cup was small and superfluous since it was mostly melon, which I don't like. My boyfriend had the mac and cheese, which I tried a bite of and wasn't so thrilled about. Whatever cheese they use was pretty bland and under-salted. I would also have liked to have espresso instead of drip, but the drip they did have was decent. Overall I'd have to say that Wild Mountain is a comfortable place to have a late and leisurely brunch, there was no wait and I didn't feel rushed at all. I could have done without the reggae music in the background but you can't have everything, right? I'll have to try a few other things on the menu before I have a final verdict on this place but I have to say that it was a welcome change from Portage Bay, which has gotten a little stale for me, and Rusty Pelican, which always underwhelms me.
(4)Paula P.
This is an amazing place to have breakfast...everything is fresh, tastes good accompanied by great service and an interesting art atmosphere. Bloody Mary's are highly recommended, the 'Sure Fire Thing' and the 'Eggs Benedict' are delicious from start to finish. The prices are good especially considering that the food is quality, made from scratch items such as sauces and jams. It is usually busy but I've never felt ignored or rushed out with a line of people waiting to be seated. Places like this make it fun to go out and worth it to spend a little money...esp. with little money to spend.
(5)Tiffany S.
Had breakfast here twice. First time we were seated in the main room and food was good, just not as good as it sounded on the menu. Chris and I hit it this weekend, around lunchtime, and we were seated at the bar which was not good because it was a little too "behind the scenes," if you know what I mean. I don't need to hear about the woman who got the wrong bill, or see the cinnamon roll get left in the microwave with no table to go to (I'm glad it wasn't mine. Mine was delicious, by the way). Chris had the Piggy Pile which was more like a low mound, and I had a chile and egg dish that tasted squeaky. I loved the whole atmosphere the first time, but I think I'm over it now. Take your chances.
(3)Austin K.
Wild Mountain Cafe is a gift to 85th St. The whole experience from walking up to the front door until you leave is thought out and well executed. Order the tower of power for breakfast. Have a drink from the school chalk board bar. Relax and take in the warm furnishings. It can get crowded, so go early or late on a Saturday morning.
(5)Natalie W.
I really liked my Sunday brunch experience. Walking into a restaurant that is more like a warm house is comforting and engaging- especially when paired with the friendly and accommodating service. The menu had many options for anyone eating lean but loving flavor. The server even commented that they get many customers that like and order the dishes we discussed with her. My egg scramble with spinach, tofu, mushrooms, and garlic was one of the best I have had. There was a mishap with cheese regarding my dish, but my server was apologetic and took care of the egg dish quickly. The tofu took on a garlic flavor, there was lots whole soft roasted garlic, the mushrooms weren't too greasy, and the eggs not scrambled to death. Even my mother who does not like tofu, and would never order it, leaned over to try a piece and was pleasantly surprised. My mother had ordered a chicken salad sandwich with a special flavoring. She enjoyed it, but both of us wondered why the sandwich came with over a 1/2 plateful of corn tortilla chips- especially if there was nothing to dip them in. She finished her meal by eating my two potato "cakes" with ketchup. My meal had come with the scramble, potato cakes, and toast. I was looking forward to the potato cakes and upon biting in realized that they were under seasoned lumps of cooked diced potato- nothing impressive or needed. Good breakfast, a hard menu to decided from, a very smiley and pleasant server, appropriate prices, art on the walls, and a cozy atmosphere make this a place I would definitely come back to.
(4)John H.
Cool place - feels like you're having an impromptu dinner over at a friends due to the random plates, tables, and chairs. Well that and it's inside a house... The salads are great, and the Mac n Cheese is probably the best I've ever had.
(4)Kai K.
I went for brunch and it was really good. The coffee cake was delicious, a had a good bloody marry. The food was also good and the atmosphere was nice and cozy. The only hang-up I had was the the wording of the menu. I really don't like over the top adjectives to describe the food or ridiculous title for food items. If you can look past that, which I did, Wild Mountain get a thumbs up.
(4)Alex L.
I was walking home from Value Village when I looked up and saw a house that looked like it had a restaurant inside it. After a good chuckle, I walked up to the patio to take a look, and noticed the specials. Two days later I came back with my wife and son, and now we're planning weekly outings. We did go during happy hour (til 6:30) and it was amazing. I got the chicken pesto sandwich, my wife got the burger, and my 3 year old got the mac and cheese. That was the best mac and cheese ever. When I return, I will order myself a kids meal, and fight them if they don't let me get it. It's that good. The burger and sandwich were great too, especially for the price. The pesto is excellent, and the burger is well-seasoned, both are great even if you don't get the trappings. My wife also got a $3 well drink special (one) and was loopy because they made it nice and stiff - even during happy hour. While there, my son broke a glass, and the wait staff was excellent - they cleaned up the shards, quick mopped the floor, and were very considerate and informative throughout our meal. We'll definitely be back, though hopefully after we find a babysitter. I can't wait to try their breakfast.
(5)Michael T.
Great homey feel! House made cinnamon roll is good but not as good as Cinnabon. =) The eggs benedict is among the best I've had. The place isn't very big and they don't take reservations for brunch. If you want to avoid the rush then get there before 10 am on weekends.
(4)Geoffrey R.
Someone took my grandma's house, filled it with mildly tacky paintings from local artists, thew mis-matched plates and silverware on the tables and started serving really good food. Seriously. The piggy pile, two pieces of French Toast, A Pork sausage patty, and a fried egg on top is to die for. They also have a full bar for those of you who think dumping your booze into a 1/3 a glass of juice in the morning makes you have slightly less of an alcoholic. This place has a bunch of scramble, omelet, and basic breakfast choices, and serves lunch options after eleven. DId I mention the booze?!? THEY HAVE BOOZE!
(4)Sophia S.
I love the feeling that you get walking in here like you're just eating at a friends'. The seats are comfy, the fireplace cozy and the waitstaff is friendly. But just like eating at someone's home, sometimes the food is spectacular and other times the food doesn't quite come out the way you wanted it to. I've had delicious flavorful lamb stew here, but also very flat chicken enchilladas.
(3)N H.
This is by far my favorite breakfast spot. The bloody mary's are awesome and the coffee is great too. If you love bennies then this is the place for you, I've tried them all. My favorite dish is Buddha's Happiness, eggs with jack cheese, garlic cloves, spinach and mushrooms accompanied by their famous garlic potato cakes. The atmosphere is warm and cozy and the staff is alway friendly and helpful. Wish I still lived in the neighborhood or I'd be there every weekend!
(5)Kevin K.
Long wait for just an okay breakfast. When I eat breakfast, I expect to be full after the meal... after all, how often do you go out to eat breakfast (once a week? every other week?). Anyhow, the price is high for what you get.
(1)Anna L.
Drove by this place twice and kept commenting - 'Hey there is a restaurant there'. Then my BF had a craving for mac'n'cheese so I did a search on that in Yelp. It lead us there. We came for a late lunch and split a Caesar salad that was excellent. The macaroni and cheese was more than enough to share though I probably could have finished off a large Caesar on my own. We are certainly coming back. Be sure to read the back of the menu to find out about the building.
(4)Erin P.
The breakfast at this place is out of this world! I highly recommend the Eggs Benedict. I order eggs bennie everyplace I go to, and Wild Mountain by far has the best!! The eggs are light and poached perfectly, but the sauce is what sets them apart from the rest. It's buttery and slightly tart...amazing!! The potato cake is marvelous as well!! YUM!! The only down side is you have to come expecting not so stellar service, but the food is 100% worth the hassle!! I've been there at least 5 times if not more and each time it has been a sort of battle. For example the first time I went there it took forever to be acknowledged at the hostess desk but once we were on the list it didn't take long. When we were seated a waitress took our order...after an hour of...no coffee or water refills and no breakfast yet...3 couples that were seated after us had ate and were paying for their meals already. The same waitress that took our order came back and asked what our entire order was...20 min later we received it. Things happen...no big deal, but I was a little offended that there was no apology or compensation for the neglect we received. After the first trip whenever we go back we always play the "will they remember the side of bacon" game...and it's about 2 for 5 on remembering. The bottom line...amazing food...but if you're in a hurry or don't have the energy to deal with oversights...you might want to just save Wild Mountain for another day.
(3)David B.
I love going out for breakfast. I don't know why, I just do. For the last few years, my favorite breakfast spot has been Wild Mountain Cafe. I love the potato cakes, and if you can grab one of the cinnamon rolls before they are all gone, do it. They have a good dinner menu, serving what I think of as classic Seattle cuisine, done very well. This is where I take out-of-town friends for breakfast, and is also one of the places I will go to when I want a sure-fire good experience.
(5)Chris C.
Such good food! Attentive service, and wonderful, cozy atmosphere. The Cinnamon Rolls are so amazing. My only complaint is that the portions are a tad small for the prices they charge. If I'm paying $10 for a plate of eggs, I better walk (/roll) out of there feeling physically ill and carrying leftovers. Everything else (including their famous potato cakes) was wonderful!
(4)jim w.
I have traveled far and wide across our great city for a good Eggs Benedict and theirs is my favorite. Homemade hollandaise , Canadian bacon and an English muffin, anything else in my book is a fake, an impostor. Order one of their Bellini cocktails and you have included all the necessary food groups for a wonderful day.
(4)Dave A.
Thankfully, Wild Mountain holds up to further scrutiny! I tried it again for breakfast and the once dry Veg. Breakfast (due to my removal of eggs and cheese) was vastly improved, a worthy alternative to the grand-slam at Denny's. The breakfast burrito is huge and my companion was impressed. The home baked cinnamon roll is also huge and dripping with sweet frosting and my party obliterated it in 30 seconds flat. Best of all: they served me a beer at breakfast!
(5)Darren H.
Went for a Sunday afternoon brunch after seeing all of the favorable reviews here, and we weren't disappointed. The Northwest Benedict was everything I'd been looking for in that dish for the 2 years I've lived here, hence the 5 stars - this place really is brunch As good as it gets! We went late enough to miss the crowds.
(5)Graham T.
Wow! Everyone says this is a great place for breakfast, I wouldn't know about that, I'm not a "breakfast person", they do serve it until 4pm though. Their dinner menu, that's where it's at. Let's call it comfort Americana with a North West Flare. The mussels are some of the best I've ever had, the bread crumbs add a new dimension to the traditional preparation. Moving away from mollusks, the oven fried chicken is wonderful, crunchy flavorful outside and moist juicy meat. The specials change often but they have all been winners. Lastly the desserts, locally baked everything from pear tart, to peanut butter pie to strawberry shortcake! Yum! Oh I almost forgot, Sundays 1/2 price bottles of wine, with the most expensive bottle on their list being $36, you can't turn it down!
(4)Hanna D.
I've eaten at WMC several times, as I live in the area--but I'm moving, and I doubt I'd come back to eat here. The breakfast is solid, and yes, I asked for crisp bacon and it was perfectly so. Some would even say overcooked, but I like it really crisp. The French toast is yummy, too. But for the prices I think everything could be a little more...special. Like the french toast could have some fruit on it, or whipped cream--you know what I mean? The service was fine, maybe a little slow--the servers are pleasant but not memorable. And i didn't think the cinnamon rolls were all that--I ended up taking most of it home and never finishing it. This isn't meant to be a review telling you to stay away--just maybe don't expect it to be anything but a decent breakfast in what feels like my grandmother's house.
(3)Kimberley D.
I'm obsessed with brunch, so I had to make the drive. I agree with Laural: definitely worth it. There's something for everyone: healthy options, greasy options, vegetarian options... but all seem to be quite tasty options. Pricing is fairly typical of Seattle brunch: ~8-9 entrees.
(4)Adam M.
We went in this morning and had a great breakfast. Loved the atmosphere, interesting but not overwhelming menu, and good service. I always appreciate well done hollandaise. Definitely will return.
(4)Katie S.
I've only been here three times total and I'm starting to love it. Dinner tonight, I had the fried chicken which was very tasty - tender and perfectly cooked on a pile of mashed taters and basic veg on the side. This was good but I probably wouldn't order it again because I want to try many other things on the menu! The husband got the 'don't bust my chops' or whatever super clever name for it, boneless pork chop stuffed with some amazing mushroomy filling, atop more mashers and veg, surrounded by a moat of delightful marsala cream sauce with more mushrooms. This was good enough that I kept reaching over with my fork to steal some sauce for my chicken. It was incredibly earthy and tasty. My three-year was served the pesto on bowtie pasta and this was possibly the best thing on the table. He dug right in and I stole his too. The pesto was incredibly basil-y and rich, tons of parmesan, just a perfect plate of pesto pasta. About a month ago I had lunch there and got a BLAT (avocado in a BLT) with french onion soup with my mom. She wouldn't order something different so I could taste a new food, so we only tried that. Thankfully it was a perfect food experience. When the plates came, I as unimpressed. The sandwiches seemed a little thin and looked like the came out of a normal kitchen (normal roman-meal looking bread, sliced diagonal). FREAKING AWESOME. The sandwiches were not extremely generous of filling, but they were just the right amount for lunch and tasted great. The soup...instead of a tarpit of molten cheese smothering it, was clean and perfect in a little black coffee cup with a cheesy toast perched on top. The broth was rich and meaty tasting, I tihnk a little bit of sherry was in it. (I'm NOT a french onion soup afficianado of expert) and the onions were great. All I know is I don't like F. O. soup and I loved this. We also got a piece of raspberry coffeecake "to go". Yeah right. I ate my half right there in the place. Please go there and buy some of this ASAP. It is so good I would buy a PAN of it and pass if off as my own for worshipping from my friends. This place rocks. Apparently they have 1/2 price wine there on Sunday nights. I will return!
(4)Katie C.
Great black bean burger. Came in for dinner just before happy hour ended, so I took advantage of those deals - otherwise, would have been quite expensive. Nice cozy spot.
(3)Melanie L.
Wow, yummy. This place was excellent. We went here last night for the Dining out for life AIDS event. Our group tried the garlic appetizer, mussels, and the coconut prawns. The roasted garlic plate was amazing. The mussels were perfectly cooked and seasoned (plus they were huge). I would probably pass on the prawns again, you only get 5 and they really weren't worth the money (but they were very tasty and the dipping sauce was excellent). For dinner a couple of us got the pesto chicken, my friend tried the fried chicken and my fiance tried the carpetbaggers stew. The pesto chicken pasta was very good. The portions were huge, it had big cloves of roasted garlic scattered throughout... It was excellent. The fried chicken was very popular. My friend devoured hers. The carpetbaggers stew looked good. It was piping hot and was served with a side salad... I would have kept the 2 completely seperate only because the hot bowl the stew was in basically wilted the salad instantly (just a recommendation).. I really liked the ambiance and the service was great. I was impressed with their wine selection as well. We had a couple reds and were very pleased. The Root 1 cabernet from Chile was delicious. We will be back soon (hopefully for breakfast).
(4)Joel N.
You gotta love this place! The owners remodeled an old house in Ballard. They have used recycled materials for everything, all over the restaurant. The tables are beautiful and the dishes, all unique. A great use of a unique space that really needed some love. The food is very good. The employees care a great deal about putting out a quality meal an you can see it when served. The dessert are to die for! Try the fried chicken! The service is friendly, prompt, and sometime just a little sassy! Oh, and cute. The bar is about as intimate as you can get, seating only about 6 to 8 at two small tables and a bar. Try this place and you will NOT be sorry!
(5)Hanna W.
One of the greatest things about taking staycation days is the chance to do all sorts of random things that, obviously, you normally can't. This led me to look for a weekday breakfast spot. To my dismay, many of my go-to, favorite brunch restaurants are weekends only. Thankfully, Wild Mountain is serving up yummy morning fare every day ('cept Tuesdays, as the menu states) until 4pm. Previous trips to Wild Mountain have been full of well-cooked scrambles and eggs benedict. This time, however, I decided to go for the one menu item I often consider but pass for something more traditional - the Tower of Power. One must love potatoes and garlic to get this dish. Trust me, my friends, I definitely hold those two foods on a pedestal. The Tower of Power is two garlic potato pancakes topped with sauteed veggies and a little bit of cheese. To be truly gluttonous, I also ordered the side of scrambled eggs so I would feel I was getting a tiny bit of protein on this otherwise carb bomb. Sweet, sweet, carb bomb. While I wolfed my food, my boyfriend did the same with the Huevos Rancheros. He said it was a little heavy on the enchilada sauce but I barely got my fork in there to try it before it was gone. All this great food is successfully nestled in a converted house with surprisingly nice ambience despite there being a lot of tables in the joint. The staff has always been very cool and attentive. All in all, it's rapidly becoming one of my favorite for brunch eats.
(4)Kristin M.
wonderful for the breakfast you're craving later than breakfast time... local and eco-friendly cuisine nice but not "meet your new bff" waitstaff good food, lots of choices for your varied tastes best part is the atmosphere & the community acceptance of thriftstore mismatched place settings look for the toe shoe clock read the menu story (all the best to you Roo)
(4)Candice R.
Came here because of your positive reviews. I searched "brunch" and found this lovely jewel. I got the Fremont Fool: fresh fruit atop granola (no peanuts! The only nuts were pecans and almond slices) and Yami yogurt with toast on the side. I'd never had Yami. I don't think they add any/very much sugar, but the combination of fresh fruit, granola and sour yogurt is delightful! My brunch date had the Eggs Benedict. He normally inhales his food, but made the point of eating slowly in order to savor his meal. Server was fun, friendly, and delightful. She spent a bit of time chatting with us, but it was just right. This is one of those places that make you want to continue supporting small, locally-owned businesses. It has a story and lots of character. We did have a hard time finding it. I didn't realize it was in a house. I'd come back next time I'm in town. They have a little bar that looks like fun. I'd give this place 5 stars, but one of their charming chairs were a little uncomfortable and poked me. I'm just picky about where I put my booty.
(4)Renah S.
i have now been to wild mountain cafe twice and the first time was three years ago. this place is delicious, it just isn't anywhere near where i live. a good friend of mine met me there around 11:30am, which turned out to be a good time to go, because about a half an hour later the wait looked to be really long. we chose to sit at the bar, just so we didn't have to wait for a table. we ordered our food and chatted. my food came out and not hers. it turned out they hadn't even out her order into the system, which is the reason for only three stars. i had french toast and it was perfect. not too sweet, doughy in all the right places; just exactly what i was hungry for. their garlic potato cakes are also very good, have them if you go.
(3)Don G.
Great food. The ambiance is a bit funky and not the most comfortable. I do not recommend it as a place to go for breakfast or lunch on weekend. Too many people feel it is OK to bring their ill behaved spawn in and let them distrurb the dining experience of other patrons.
(3)Mary P.
My mom and I went to Wild Mountain Cafe for our Mother's Day Brunch and we both fell in love! When we arrived there were people lined up down the stairs (as we expected on Mother's Day) but we were happily surprised when we only had to wait about 25 minutes! We were told it was due to us only having two people in our party, some larger groups that got there when we did were still waiting outside when we left. Once we were seated we were surprised again when our order was taken within 3 minutes of sitting down! Since Wild Mountain cafe is in an old house the tables were a little too close together for my taste, and it was also a bit loud with all the kids there. But I loved that all the tables, chairs, and coffee mugs were different, quite an eclectic little place! The coffee was fabulous! And we lucked out and snagged the last home made cinnamon roll, which was to die for, very moist and gooey (although, if you are going to go the cinnamon roll route I would suggested a smaller breakfast, as they are huge and very yummy). For the main course I had the Surefire Thing scramble, which had green peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese, and came with garlic potato cakes, toast, and home made guacamole. Everything was fabulous! If you like garlic you will love the potato cakes, they were very creamy, garlicy, and nicely browned. There was so much flavor wafting from my plate, I truly did not know where to start! The home made guac was amazing, and the eggs were very moist and cheesy. Overall, the experience was wonderful! The food was great, the wait was not too bad for Mother's Day, and the wait staff were lovely. My mom and I will definitely return, I am dying to try the french toast! And I will also be trying their happy hour!
(4)Sunil S.
We were excited at the reviews only to be disappointed. The eggs benedict is good but nothing to rave about. The taco salad was so-so. Overall, the food was fresh but just lacked the oomph. The ambience is disappointing and the service at best was a bit lame.
(2)Ranier D.
The ol lady dragged me here for dinner. We were hungry after running around X-mas shopping all day. Houses that are converted into restaurants are weird. Like going to a B&B without the bed part. Kinda homey and cozy. I had the ribeye which was cooked to my liking - medium rare and the accompanying garlic mashed potatoes and veggies were great. The old lady had some kinda chicken pesto pasta which was also delicious. The olive tapenade/bread appetizer was also yummy. Not bad. the breakfast menu looked good enough for a return visit.
(4)Jeannie G.
I hesitate to write a review only because this place doesn't need to be more crowded. I've only been for breakfasts but it is the best breakfast in Seattle for the money. I'm devoted to the eggs benedict although the "potato cake" is too garlicky for me (and I love me some garlic). I've taken finicky eaters here and they love it. I've taken folks who consider a fork an obstacle here and they've loved it.
(5)Gates B.
One of the things I miss most having moved from Ballard to Capitol Hill! This quirkly little purple house in a less-than-desireable location hides amazing food! Everthing is good, though the Mac n Cheese is only okay. Service has always been great, good coffee and drinks. The best part is you can order breakfast items until 4pm every day they are open!
(4)Steve F.
The great thing about living in a free society is ones ability to write whatever one chooses to. This review is based on mine and my wife's experience while dining at the Wild Mountain Cafe'. We decided to make the hours journey to try out this quaint eatery if only to get out of our town for a while. Located in the Greenwood area just outside Seattle this cafe' is not hard to find, although on a busy day parking may be a little challenging. But hey welcome to the Northwest. The menu is plentiful although a few specialty items may only be served on the weekends. If in doubt go to their website and check out the menu before going. Be warned they are not open on Tuesday's. The prices are very reasonable for the area and the coffee is very good which I was informed by the friendly wait staff is a local roaster, Herkimer Coffee. The service this day was spot on especially for only having 2 servers and mostly a full house. Should you have to wait the food is worth it. From the time we got our coffee to the time our order was taken it was about 15 minutes. From the time our food order was taken to the arrival of the food was about 10-15 minutes...not even enough time to give it any thought. The food came out nice and hot and the presentation was on par with a good place to eat. Both of our meals were delicious and I couldn't even finish my meal due to it's portions (although I did manage to snatch the last piece off toast of my wife's plate so I could have some more of the wonderful homemade Raspberry jam ). All in all it was a very enjoyable experience. We defiantly plan on coming back on a weekend and trying out one of their homemade cinnamon rolls (only served Saturday - Sunday). I'm going to give a rare for me... 5 stars. Breakfast with both of us having bottomless coffee with tax was $27.38, My wife had the Joe Schmoe breakfast and I had the Da Bomb breakfast burrito. The total cost of the experience was very acceptable in my opinion. Do a local business a favor if your in their area and you're looking for a good meal drop by and support a local business supporting local employees. Heck even if you just want to get out of your town this little quaint cafe' might be just for you. And on an ending note there is a small bar area which offers full menu service.
(5)erik b.
i've been here three times. heard about the fried chicken, but unfortunately it was sold out both times. i had breakfast there once. the food was good, but nothing fantastic. a big thing for me eating out, is service. specifically water. i drink a lot of water at restaurants, and i don't enjoy flagging down servers for refills. but please don't misunderstand me. i don't chug water down, and i don't expect servers to bring me water when they are busy. that being said, all three times wild mountain failed my "water test". for a small place, i would expect more of a personal or intimate type of service. i don't feel i received that here. no offense wild mountain. maybe if you could guarantee me that fried chicken i keep hearing about, i will give you another shot.
(3)Stacy C.
This place is kick@ss! I plan to be back again, and again and again. Kitchy, cute, arty. Lovely location. Food is delicious. House is delightful and the staff are wonderful. Kate was our server and she was great! Check out Wild Mountain this weekend!
(5)Joel G.
The cinnamon roll was the best cinnamon roll I have ever had, but the "tower of power" was kind of bland and disappointing. But did I mention that cinnamon roll? Oh, that cinnamon roll!
(4)Me H.
Great breakfast with a eccentric atmosphere. The food was wonderful, the wait was long but two spots opened up at the bar and we were seated right away. The staff made sure we were taken care of and our glasses never went empty. It's like someone mentioned earlier it's Pacific Northwest meets greasy diner but in a good way.
(4)Yani W.
I've been here a few times with a friend who lives in the neighborhood. They know her, so we always have a fun time. The food is great, reasonably priced, and the waitstaff rocks! Monday's are Margarita nights, and they make fine Margaritas!
(5)Kate S.
Had breakfast at Wild Mountain this morning, absolutely fantastic! Great menu, great atmosphere, great service! Can't wait to try something new next time!
(5)cassie w.
I went to wild mountain today for my birthday breakfast, I ordered the delicious eggs benny and as I got down to the bottom of my fruit cup there was glass in the ramekin which I found due to it being in my mouth. Therefore I ate glass. I politely told the waitress, knowing it was not her fault but in the end I was not comp on my meal. I work in the industry and I believe that buying my 6 dollar mimosa is not the way to handle glass in the customers mouth! I love this resteraunt and the past few times I have been there I have been disapointed with the food, and now the service. I hope that Connie can tell her employees glass in mouth of customer should be subsituted for a comp meal.
(1)Tim O.
Love the atmosphere and the food. Their coffee cake, if you can get it, is amazing. Love the food, but seems like all the veggie options have the same ingredients - just in a different order. Is that just me?
(4)J T.
We were invited to this place by a couple that's kind of like... "weird?" They said they "loved it." When I walked in, I totally understood why they connected to Wild Mountain. This place, even it's location, is a bit awkward and off. The food is so, so... The omelets, although creative on paper, are definitely sub par (have an omelet at Portage Bay or Hi Spot and you'll know what I mean.) Another thing I instinctively knew the moment I walked in was that this didn't look like the kind of place that would serve espresso - and of course, I was right. Frankly, that should be illegal in Seattle. They serve something like "coffee." I mean it looks like coffee but it doesn't smell or taste like coffee. It tastes like some off concoction that someone who's stuck on a "Wild Mountain" might brew up. The staff is nice-ish but we waited far too long to be seated and they kept seating people before us. Lastly, we were chatting after brunch and the waitress kept giving us this rude "can you leave now" stare. Okay, successful-restaurant-running, tip-garnering 101: Don't rush the patrons.
(2)lara s.
good food, especially the potato pancakes, and nice vibe/decor.
(4)Laural B.
Amazing breakfasts: PNW cuisine fused with greasy spoon fare. Very fresh ingredients, breakfast till 3pm. Worth the trip.
(5)jenny w.
The few times I ate here were wonderful. Be prepared for a wait on the weekends. A lot of fresh ingredients and garlic in a lot of scrambles. They have friendly service and beer as well as a bar. This place is small so arrive early for a seat. Great food and large portions! Very tasty.
(4)Kyle M.
the brunch at this place is awesome! it's really cool eating in this cozy home atmosphere. the owner is really great. it's always packed - or at least when i've been. if I could give this place 6 stars I would!!
(5)Noel S.
I love this place! They offer good food and friendly service with an unique atmosphere. They actually like their customers and try very hard to please them. Now.. how many places can you say that about? Breakfast, lunch or dinner with a cocktail, you can't go wrong at this great local cafe!
(5)Brooke Y.
We were here for dinner with friends and the food was hit and miss. I ordered the goat cheese/spinach salad and it was very good and also huge. My hubby ordered the mac-n-cheese and I could not believe how it was served-- poor little macaronis swimming in a loose cheese sauce on a huge plate. It was a sea of macaroni with nothing to hold it together and it just spread out over his plate like it was macaroni soup. I make this at home myself and have had it other places and nowhere have I ever seen such an unappetizing presentation-- the cheese could barely stick to the pasta. My friend ordered the ravioli and thought it was average. The marinara was runny (what is it with the watery sauces here?) with chunks of tomato, not an incorporated red sauce that you might imagine accompanying your pasta. Our other friend ordered the steak, thought it was ok, and liked the mashers that came with it. It's a small neighborhood joint so I wanted to like the place, but I don't think I would suggest this as a dinner spot. I hear they have good breakfasts though?
(3)S. M.
The second time I went to this restaurant, the waitress recognized me and treated me like I was a regular. And so I've become one. So many restaurants seriously underestimate the power of recognizing repeat clients. I love the fact that she knows to get me coffee right away and remembers what I ordered last time. Not all the waitstaff there is quite that good, but I've never had a bad experience. The food is fabulous, especially the eggs benedict in the morning and the pasta gorgonzola in the evening.
(5)E G.
I visited WMC for the first time this week. It was lovely! I always drive by and say to my sweetie, "Sweetie, we should eat there, look it's in a cute little house, how can it not be delicious?" There's just something about cute little houses made into restaurants. Well, we'd pass on by and forget it about the next time we were hemming and hawing over where to go out for dinner. Finally, I got my chance. It is as cute inside as I imagined and the food was incredible. We started with steamed mussels with grilled bread (definitely a rival of the Palace Kitchen steamed mussels app -- which are a house fav), then had pan-seared scallops served over zucchini/corn fritters with crispy onions; and we shared a shepherd's pie with ground beef and veggies. To finish, we split a piece of chocolate/coconut cream pie. The service was casual and sweet-natured, nothing was rushed. It was a small token, but I really felt appreciated about supporting a small, local business because they included a thank you note with our bill stating exactly that. Awww. As other reviewers have said, it really is a cozy environment, and it feels like you walked into a good friend's home who just happens to be a culinary expert and is going to whip up a fancy meal just for you. They'll get repeat visits from us, for sure.
(4)Rachel M.
Cutest cafe I've been to in a while! The decor and atmosphere were both a bit quirky, and the location is far enough off the main road to allow for some peace and quiet. Friendly service & fast response, despite the Sunday morning rush of toddler-toting parents. The French Toast Slam was phenomenal, the bacon was crispy, and the eggs didn't disappoint. The prices were surprisingly reasonable. Also, they're totally fine with take out. I just wish the cinnamon rolls didn't run out so quickly. Well done, Wild Mountain Cafe!
(4)Ally D.
I ordered a soup and salad combo with toast. This place is just below mediocre. The soup tasted like it came from a can with cheap yellow cheese sprinkled on top and the salad was from a packet or premixed iceberg and onions. The toast was stale and cold when it arrived. I told the waitress the toast was cold and stale and she just said that is how they toast it. All of this was over $10. Over all the food tasted like it came from a cheap diner and was over priced and nothing to get excited about. I came once before and had a similar experience. Was really hoping for something better because of the reviews, but I wont be coming back.
(2)Sean C.
Wild Mountain was such a pleasant surprise, and so much better than your average breakfast spot. Coffee was provided on the porch to make the wait a little easier, but we only stood there for a few minutes before we were seated. The food was really good. I had the Tower of Power, which was delicious. It could have been a greasebomb, but it wasn't - it was obviously prepared with care and good ingredients. The kids were happy, but their portions weren't huge. As soon as my son's order came, I put in a second order just like the first. We'll certainly be back.
(4)Annie S.
Wonderful little spot in an adorable purple house. Amazing spicy bloodies and salmon veggie benedict :D
(5)Whitney A.
This is my go-to breakfast place and I LOVE it! I usually go for the Piper's Creek or Surefire Thing. But the Vinny, or whichever scramble it is that has pineapple in it, is actually really good, and you should try it. Love the servers here, and the rotating art on the walls. Food is usually pretty fast, I can only remember getting hangry while waiting once or twice, which was probably on a busy Sunday morning. Tip: the cinnamon rolls look better than they taste, so if you're in the mood for something sweet, get the daily coffee cake, which is AMAZING!!!!!! My only, only thing that I wish was different is that they had a different potato option than the garlic potato cake, which is a pan-seared garlic mashed potato patty. It's tasty, but just not my style.
(5)Merrick N.
best breakfast location in seattle. ...mic drop. So that's my original review, which is apparently too short. This place is GOOOD. it's quirky. Every coffee cup is different. Every plate is different. The staff are FANTASTIC. I've tried a good portion of the incredible menu and everything is always super good, tastes fresh, and tastes like magic. Purdy Girl, Eggs Benedict and tower of power are my go-to's. The bloody mary's are SPICY. Too spicy for me, if we're being honest, but my friends who love spice LOVE them. Best eggs benny in town. in the the state. in the usa. in the WORLD. Yeah- I went there. Also the potato pancakes are ridiculously good, you'll want ten of them. Light and fluffy and flavorful. Best brunch. EVER.
(5)Tim K.
Flying solo because the family was out of town so decided to leave the neighborhood to try a new breakfast spot. Arrived 30 min after opening. Plenty of seating, friendly staff, lots of great menu items had to go with EB since it was my first time. Herkimer coffee was a pleasant surprise. Recommended if you in the neighborhood. I will bring the family back soon. Can't forget to try a cinnamon roll.
(4)Michael K.
I wish my house was a five star cafe... because that would definitely help me lose weight in the long run... This place is adorable, creative, and filled with friendly people and amazing food. On my visit here, I encountered a small, edible mountain that was formed over time by the weathering of flour and sugar and cinnamon and other natural elements of Earth's making. One day when it was really hot, they sorta twisted around each other over and over until the formed what someone called a cinnamon roll. Some people aren't smart though, we all know what a cinnamountain is. Anyways, I ate one of these by myself and then hours later, woke up hooked up to a respirator. Kidding - so delicious. Have one. Everything on the menu I've seen has been stellar... eggs, bene, omelets, potatoes, meats, cheeses, veggies... whatever base dish and whatever you stuff them with - you will enjoy every minute here. Be wary the wait - but enjoy the time.
(5)Ken S.
Quant house converted into a restaurant. Food was excellent. Fresh and organic ingredients on a modern menu with some classic choices. Highly recommended for breakfast if your in the area. Price is moderate Aprox 50 to feed 3 but my son only had a cinnamon roll. Everything was cooked perfectly and the tower of power was way to much for me to eat.
(5)Christopher H.
I ordered the tower of power--5 stars is a complete understatement! My entire life, up until recently, I've had a minor fear of tomatoes and mushrooms in all forms. Only these past couple of years have I been open to eating tomatoes and mushrooms, and these are the best tomatoes I've ever tasted. Truly, I mean it. Spinach, mushrooms, peppers, and onions are all very flavorful; well seasoned and cooked just right! I got salmon added to it, which is also pretty good. Great, homey, comfortable atmosphere if you're going to eat there and service is great/friendly.
(5)Gregory B.
Not a bad place at all. Pretty good food. Service was mild though. Wished for more of a variety on the menu. Tables were pretty small. Basically a house-turned-restaurant. Pretty good coffee. I did like what I ordered.
(3)Diana V.
I had breakfast with my husband in this quaint purple house this morning. I looked up the menu before we ventured out since I am following a gluten free diet. They advertise having GF bread, so I was good. I asked if their signature roasted garlic potato cakes were GF and the server said they were, so I was very happy. They were delicious. I had the Roo's Hometown Scramble and it was very good. I had a GF English muffin as well, a rare treat. My husband had the Persian Sun, a stuffed French Toast concoction and seemed happy with it, although he felt that the tahini was a bit overwhelming. As usual, our practice of eating early is probably helpful. The place was filling up at 9:00 when we arrived. I am sure we will be returning to try a few other dishes here.
(4)Kristin B.
My fiancé & I wanted breakfast at 12noon-ish on a Tuesday and picked this spot based on its Yelp rating. We were pleased in more ways than one. The atmosphere made us feel like we were in our grandmas' kitchen, the waitress was super friendly, & the food was uber tasty (I had the Tower of Power & he had the French Toast Slam). We also partook in the Manmosas. This would be our go-to brunch spot if we lived in the area. Loved it!
(5)Forrest W.
I give wild mountain a 10 for 10. I've been here more than a dozen times and I always love the food and enjoy the friendly staff. Good local vibes for family dining or hangover breakfast drinks.
(5)Collin W.
Epic! Great service, incredible breakfast, tasty coffee and the the cinnamon rolls are not to be missed! I wasn't super impressed with the Bloody Mary, but I admit I'm pretty picky when it comes to a good one. No doubt this will be the place I take out of town buddies/family!!!
(5)Jaimee M.
Good spot for breakfast but expensive for what you get. If eclectic is your thing then this is the place for you. Personally I can handle the crammed seating and neighborhood feel but not for the prices. Food was pretty good, mac n cheese was the highlight but I don't think we'll be back.
(3)Chelsea J.
Keeping it at a four here for Wild Mountain Cafe! Their food is very good. I like the cozy house feel and the atmosphere of the restaurant. Very homey. Most recently I had the lox and cream cheese scramble with potato cakes. The scramble was well done and tasty. I love their potato cakes. They give you homemade jam for your toast or English muffin. Service is pretty slow but friendly which I remember from prior visits. I waited for quite sometime for a coffee refill and my food took almost a half hour to arrive which is a long time for a breakfast order. However, they offer great food and prices are reasonable. $10 range for most of their breakfast items. Accessibility isn't good for anyone who can't do stairs.
(4)Marcus N.
Oh you like Breakfast? Check. How About A Bar? Check. Is it time to Eat? When isn't it? Then go here! I had 2 Over Easy Eggs, Potato Cakes and Chicken/Garlic Sausage and it was the best day ever after. It made my day better do your self a favor and go eat here at least once. You know to get it off your bucket list.
(5)Ray I.
Pretty bomb blueberry coffee cake. Got the tower of power and it's just your standard breakfast fare. The potato cake that came with it was just okay. Will have to come back to try other thignson the menu.
(3)Rachel G.
I really enjoyed my breakfast here the other day. It was really busy and a bit crowded, but service was still prompt. We got a cinnamon roll that was indeed delicious, and I got some kind of hot pepper scramble that was SO much food. I also liked their hashbrown alternative - garlic mashed potato pancakes. They were creamy and fluffy and all kinds of awesome. I will definitely keep this on my list of favorite brunch spots.
(5)Jay H.
I like this place. It's cute, quaint and homey. I came here early on a Sunday morning and was greeted and seated promptly. I asked for orange juice (they have some sort of organic super juice) and coffee. While our server was filling the drink orders I was checking out the local art on the walls and perusing the menu. I'm a lover of French toast so I decided on that but I also saw some rad looking cinnamon rolls in a case by the door and as I also love cinnamon rolls I ordered that to start. I always find it funny how people who have eaten with me numerous times still somehow lose their minds enough to think I'm going to share my food with them. You order what you want to eat and I'll order what I want to eat. Keep your friggin' fork off my plate or I will stab you with a spoon. Once the battle ended I had devoured quite an amazing cinnamon roll. Did I mention the crazy juice yet? It was crazy good! The French toast was alright on it's own merits. It wasn't amazing by any means but it was a decent dish. I did find it quite delicious to pour on the syrup and add some strawberry freezer jam. That had the ol' taste buds a rockin'! The bacon was super crispy and did what bacon does. Hit. The. Spot. The scrambled eggs were... scrambled eggs. What? Do you want a sonnet about scrambled eggs? The food was good to great, the drinks were nice and constantly refilled, it felt like home and the prices were fair. What's not to love about this place? I can definitely see this being one of my go to spots for early breakfast on the weekends. I can also see myself stopping by just to nab a cinnamon roll. I'm a fan!
(4)Tara J.
Really good breakfast spot with huge portions and a nice and varied menu. I love houses that are converted into restaurants, as I feel more "homey" and that I've really been invited into someone's home for a meal. Lots of vegetarian options and the coffee was really tasty as well. Just wish I could have gotten a refill without having to ask, but that's not a big deal. The Tower of Power was tasty but HUGE! I probably only ate half of it, and got the leftovers wrapped up. I ordered it without green peppers, but the peppers were on it anyway. If you really don't care for green peppers, emphasize that you don't want them as the flavor seemed to permeate throughout. Nevertheless, I still LOVED this! Hubby ordered the Veggie Bennie and loved it as well. This is a solid breakfast option in Seattle.
(4)Laura B.
This place is great with a chinook book coupon. Very quiet dinner... kind of medium slow service... so don't go in a rush. I can't remember what I ate... so it wasn't AMAZING but I do remember thinking that I should come back here. This review needs an update as soon as that happens.
(4)Jasmine M.
Unfortunately, they've cut their dinner service and are now only open until 3pm. We live close and would walk over often for dinner. We've only ever had their breakfast twice, not that it's bad, but it is so crowded, Their breakfasts are nice and tasty, and plentiful but waiting for an hour to be sat just for breakfast is not something we do. In Seattle, you don't have to. There are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many breakfast places. But if you're up for brekkie at a popular place where you have to wait a long time, then this is one of those trendy spots that you'll love. Sadly, not for me or my family.
(2)Benjamin M.
Solid. Ok coffee (weak) but amazing food and good service. Great cinnamon rolls and awesome scrambles. Will be headed there again for sure.
(4)Trish R.
I've been to Wild Mountain Cafe exactly one time. Why? Who knows? We don't eat out as frequently as we used to, we don't have as much change in our pockets, we live & work on the east side of Seattle instead of the west end--pick a reason. Whatever that reason, Stephen J. & I found ourselves sharing the same day off, and, after an appointment, decided to go to brunch. My GI system thanks him for choosing Wild Mountain Cafe. The environment was rather quaint, with tables sprinkled throughout what appeared to be rooms in a home. We visited on a Monday, which is why we assume we were able to get seated right away. I was pleased to see a "gluten free" reference on the menu. It's always nice when those working at a dining establishment point out their awareness of food sensitivities or allergies and let their patrons know they are happy to answer questions (ok, well maybe not "happy," technically, but they'll do it). A pesto scramble? Er...sign me up! I was offered a corn tortilla instead of the toast as a gluten-free side. Stephen ordered the breakfast burrito. Food arrived shortly afterward: hot, but not too hot; large portions, but not too large. The pesto was a hit with me. The cook used chunks of mozzarella instead of grated cheese, which was a pleasant surprise. Stephen was happy with his burrito, and liked the spicy beans that came along with his order. The service was prompt, pleasant, and polite. We tend to visit the same haunts over & over again, preferring to spend our money on already-Yelped goods and services we know we'll enjoy before walking into the door of an establishment. That acknowledged, I'm rather stingy with five-star reviews. Thanks, Wild Mountain Cafe, for making me feel a little less like Scrooge this holiday season.
(5)Rae S.
When we decided that a rainy Saturday morning needed to be about brunch, I suggest Wild Mountain. The big bowl of Cure-All Mac-n-Cheese blinged out with bacon was the perfect way to start a nasty-weather day.
(4)Nikki H.
What a fabulous little place!!! We were in the area, driving through Olympic Manor to see all the Christmas lights. We decided to get dinner out instead of heading home, so I did a quick Yelp search for nearby food. Though I seemed hell bent on & craving Greek, husband voted for this place when I rattled off the description. SO glad we went here! From the moment we walked in, we lived it. The house & decor are adorable and so cozy. It was a quiet night so we got seated right away. Our server seemed kind of cool at first, but she warmed up pretty quickly. Having a 4 year old who is in the habit of begging for Mac 'n Cheese every time we go out, 90% of the time what we get is Mac from a box. It's a pretty distinct combo of Flavor, color, and noodle. So SCORE just for serving the real deal. I also LOVE the Mac 'n Cheese "bling" options - it seems my kid has been eating a lot if noodles and bread the past couple weeks (holiday season, oh well) - so I was so happy to be able to throw some healthy spinach and chicken sausage into it. He loved it. I got the shrimp scampi special with sautéed veg and garlic mashed potatoes. YUM. Just YUM. I don't know what they down their sautéed veg but I could have eaten an entire, giant plate of the broccoli and zucchini, alone. The shrimp was perfectly done - a little heavy on the garlic but I love garlic. Also, the mashed potatoes were substantial and hearty. Husband had the voodoo catfish. I was so busy with my own food that I asked for a bite of his, too late. I did not get to try but he was utterly satisfied. Ah, and FIRST we got the "hot date" appetizer - hot date & bacon kabobs w grapes, toasted bread, candied Pecans, and a blue cheese spread. We did not expect this to be SO BIG. We brought some home. I dug the toast w the blue cheese spread on top. No room for dessert... But we plan on going back!
(5)Sarah T.
My favorite breakfast spot! Everything is always fresh and delicious! Although this place can get really busy, customer service remains the same: prompt and friendly. My go to dishes are the Purdy Girl scramble, the Garden veggie scramble and their eggs Benedict. They also have some AMAZING garlic potato cakes which is basically pan fried mashed potatoes with roasted garlic. Definitely give this place a try!
(5)Steve S.
Still as delicious as I remember, and in a location that just makes you want to eat breakfast. Still a highly recommended place, especially if you enjoy the comforts of home without actually being in your home.
(4)Juli-ann W.
Charming, personable, patient and mouth-watering. What a delightful spot for a leisurely weekend brunch. I look forward to returning soon!
(5)Kristin B.
Food- It was good and I would come back because the Bacon was thick and cooked well. Love the kids menu choice and it was more than enough food for my daughter. It took far too long to get 4 plates of food. 30 plus minutes for our food. Atmosphere- Loved eating in an older home turned restaurant. I give this 5 stars. Service- just Ok...Wasn't bad but wasn't spectacular. Server didn't bother to tell us about any specials, or to come assure us that our food was on its way. Water and Coffee was refilled without asking. Will come back to try the Cinnamon roll since I saw it on the way out and it looked amazingly tasty.
(3)Victoria C.
I came here on a double brunch date after reading the great reviews and, I must say, my experience was consistent with many of the other reviewers! Overall, it's a great restaurant with home-y ambiance, an adventurous menu balanced with traditional classics which live up to expectations, and a welcoming family sense of customer service. PROS: 1. Great food. I stuck with the classic eggs benedict and was not disappointed. Everything was prepared as it should have been. And, the accompanying garlic hash was superbly garlic-y. I can't wait to come back to try the Persian French Toast. 2. Great ambiance. It's like you're dining at someone's house. Literally. 3. Great prices. CONS: Only things to complain about include: 1. Long wait times 2. Lack of handicapped access (my bf on crutches had to hobble up the stairs)
(4)Robbie s.
Great Chow! Stopped bye this morning for a quick bite and had a great meal. The service was outstanding and the food was great at a very reasonable price. Doesn't get any better than that. We will definitely be dining there again.
(5)Rose B.
I really, really love this place for breakfast. It's a super cute and unique location. That alone should warrant a visit. Outside there is an immense garden that is to die for (unless you have allergies - in which case it may make you die). The vibe here is completely welcoming, hippy, homey. The menu has quite a bit I didn't look through - I only had eyes for the cure-all mac and cheese. I get the feeling that everything here is made to order so it took a little while. It was well worth the wait to get the delicious and cheesy noodles. You can add toppings to the mac and cheese. I'm looking forward to trying a few combos in the future.
(4)Alyson M.
It's kind of like eating breakfast at your mom's house! The house is very cute and the room partions help cut down on the noise and give it a cozy feel. The cinnamon roll is of the gooie yummy variety. If you are planning on getting that though, I would split that an one entree with another person. The juice was fresh as was the fruit. The Eggs Benedict was pretty standard but the hollindaise sauce was a great quality. I'll be back for sure.
(4)Bruce L.
It's dark, and the menu is hard to read! It's fine when you make up fancy names for your dishes, but when all the description is in small fonts and ALL CAPS, that doesn't help. And the wait for food was extra long too! The food was pretty good, but sorry, the long wait was just too much, that's the 2 stars. And even paying take extra long
(2)Samantha P.
This place was very quaint, the food and service were wonderful. The eggs Benedict was one of the best I've ever had.
(4)Kay S.
Based on the stellar Yelp reviews, I decided to give this place a go for Brunch. I can usually trust Yelp to steer me in the right direction for places to eat, places to go, things to see, but sadly to say, Yelp failed me this time around. The establishment appears to originally have been a house that was renovated into a cafe/diner. The interior decor seems to be a compilation of whatever was available at the clearance section at Goodwill and/or Salvation Army. Don't get me wrong, I usually love little 'hole in the wall' establishments with decor from second hand stores because with a little bit of effort, the end result is usually unique and imaginative. Sadly to say, Wild Mountain Cafe lacked any type of creativity with the furniture/decor. As for the food, it was mediocre at best. I ordered the Eggs Benedict which was nothing out of the ordinary. I've had better. It also came with a side of fried garlic mashed potatoes which I found a bit interesting. Oh and also a cup of fruit which was, eh ok. My friend ordered the french toast something... which was again ok. Don't expect the french toast to have any type of fruit topping because it doesn't. Only syrup. Not even powered sugar. The service was average, nothing spectacular. Overall, I probably will not be going back to this place.
(2)Natalie E.
This place is adorable.... a house turned restaurant...great food, decent prices, and friendly staff
(4)Jena E.
Aside from making me doubt myself every time I say its name, because it sounds too much like a ride at Disneyland, this place is good. Some people might give it points for looking like your grandma's living room, but my 6'8" husband and I get antsy in tight spaces, so it wasn't for us. However, if you're the type who loves when the word "cute" in close proximity to the word "brunch" in your Yelp reviews, it will be your jam. The food doesn't disappoint. For breakfast, they say the cinnamon roll is their specialty, but that's probably because cinnamon rolls are "safe." The really special dishes are the lox eggs benedict, cardamom tahini-stuffed french toast, and the Mexican scrambled eggs (the "Vince"). For dinner, try the coconut prawns or fried chicken.
(4)Jesse S.
I get the same thing every time. Not because everything else doesn't sound good, it's because I'm not tired of having mega migas. I prefer them well done and without sour cream. Haven't ventured in for lunch or dinner yet though. Notes: Coffee is good bloody Mary's are a bit expensive ($8 per for an average tasting one) staff is always pleasant. Don't be in a hurry Be prepared to kick the heck out of $40+ for 2 people
(4)J W.
This place is so darn cute I want to pinch it! The music was all my favorites, friendly service, excellent eggs Benny (wished the ham was thicker but the flavor was there), and just cozy. And like the other reviews the garlic potato cake is yum!!
(5)M F.
Aside from the bumping music (Sean Paul's "Temperature" at 8:30 in the blessed morning!? I left the club HOURS ago!), breakfast was awesome: - Incredibly tasty, great food; good portions, friendly service, clean. I'd eat here again in a heartbeat.
(5)Georgie M.
Went for brunch here this Sunday with a friend of mine around 11:45ish. First of all getting the logistic basics - The place is located just off 15th avenue on 85th street. There is plenty of street parking in and around the restaurant so that is not a thing to worry about at all. So things started off on a good note. One additional note the cafe is a refurbished house and could be easy to miss out on. Absolutely very easy to mistake the cafe for a house. The people standing outside the place waiting to get a table and the small sign for the cafe would also be a good clues to look out for. Once we got there the wait was around 10 to 15 mins as we opted to sit at the bar. The place is a little small and I guess would be a longer wait if you were in a large group.The place greets you with the warmth and the simplicity of a house. The bar was very neatly done had a good selection, and was decorated with random stuff which all came together really well. Though the one thing would be that For brunch we ordered the Joe Shmoe breakfast, La Cabana and the Coffee Cake. La Cabana was different as it was a hybrid of lasagna and breakfast burrito coming together. The Coffee cake was homemade, fresh and delicious. The one thing I missed were the homemade Cinnamon buns as they had already run out of it. So note for next time get there earlier. The service was friendly and prompt. Overall kudos and definitely a place to hit up for brunch.
(4)Roy Y.
Good food, good service, do make sure you try out their large cinnamon roll only available on weekends. I have tried their da' bomb burrito, & the Huevos Rancheros. The restaurant use to be a house, now converted into a restaurant. They are a small and local business and supports local artists (you can see all kinds of artworks hanging on the wall & available for sale). Food is locally sourced & they have vegan & gluten free options too. They are committed to the local community and the environment. They are closed on Tuesday though, so make sure you plan ahead.
(4)Suzy K.
Pretty underwhelmed for the reviews and magazine feature. Super stuffy and smells kind of weird because even though its beautiful out they have all of their windows closed. I asked to open the window next to me and was told I could crack it. Husband's huevos were ridiculously soupy. Grits potato cake were more like mashed potato cakes. Up charge for swapping out one veggie for another on an already $14 Benedict, cheap move Wild Mountain. The Benedict was really good but the depressing atmosphere, lackluster service, weak coffee and otherwise mediocre $35 breakfast for two will keep me from making another trip. One other thing - I like eye contact from my server. Makes me feel like, I don't know....a person.
(2)Agnes A.
It was the worst breakfast and worst service in my life. The bar service was awful, not a smile from any workers and I didn't get acknowledge for 15 minutes when I was ready to order. The only good part about this visit was my mimosa and thank god I had a drink before I ate the worst and saltiest breakfast of my entire life. Do not order the la Cabana breakfast, I can't even discribed how disgusting and salty it was. I even tried my boyfriend's eggs over medium and it was super salty and his french toast was blah. There was nothing special about this place at all. It was my first and last visit. What a complete waste of money. Eat somewhere else people, for a lot better price you can get a really good breakfast somewhere else.
(1)Adam '.
I feel bad panning this place because the servers were nice and I'm sure it appeals to a certain set of people, but the overall rating is very misleading. I've lived within walking distance for quite a few years and always wondered why I'd never gone in. I did, and I won't be back. You either like the vibe of this place or you don't. It's got that dingy, living room of your eccentric Aunt who used to be into channeling and thinks she was a wiccan high priestess in a prior life, kind of vibe. You either love your insane aunt or you worry that there are dead cats in the cupboards. That said, my migas were the worst I've ever had. Seemingly prepared well, ie the consistency was kind of right albeit dry, but the chorizo was absolutely terrible and somehow bitter, with more gristle than well prepared ground pork should have. The coffee was watery, the french toast looked so bad I didn't even want to try it. The fruit was good, so if you're into eating a fruit cup and talking about the healing powers of crystals then this is totally your place.
(1)Elizabeth L.
Tiny neighborhood cafe with a talented kitchen - benedicts get all the glory (well-deserved) here, but Wild Mountain offers an impressive, expansive brunch menu with unique, local offerings. Tried La Cabana, which is a Mexican breakfast casserole - corn tortillas layered with chicken sausage, green chiles, tomatoes, jack cheese and cumin-seasoned eggs, topped with scallions, fresh cilantro, salsa. Hearty and interesting for a change. Would return to try the scrambles, which sound yummy - Buddha's Happiness (organic tofu, mushrooms, roasted garlic, spinach & jack cheese) - Purdy Gyrl (homemade pesto scrambled with tomatoes, spinach & mozzarella) Several of the breakfast dishes are plated with a nice serving of fresh fruit, which is a plus. Roasted garlic potato cakes are a welcome change from standard hash browns. House coffee cake (had the blueberry) is delish. Cafe is small, so would recommend for parties of 4 or under.
(4)Jim D.
I took my mother and my sister to this restaurant today very very unique awesome food great service
(4)Deborah J.
I've driven by this place countless times but never thought about going in. The only reason I came here finally, was because Yelp gave it fantastic reviews and for good reason. The place is small, but luckily our wait was only 5 minutes for a table for 2 (construction worked in our favor maybe?). Staff was friendly, service was attentive, and food was comparably delicious to my favorite breakfast spot in Seattle. Their menu stated that Benedict was their specialty. Benedict is something I'm pretty picky about, and it's really hit or miss at a lot of places. It was MM MM GOOD here, however they should start putting on their menu that their Migas is their specialty because I was able to steal a couple bites from my companion and well...I don't even have the words, speechless good.
(5)Zoe S.
I just want to say a few things... Thank you for always delivering an amazing breakfast even when you are insanely busy. Thank you for some delicious Eggs Benedict. Thank you for "The Vince" and pineapple juice garlic potato cakes mimosas and... AMAZING service and DELICIOUS Food!!!! You rock Seattle breakfast all the time!!
(5)Kathy L.
Delicious!! I have gone to the Wild Mountain Café for weekend brunch, lunch and dinner and have never been disappointed. Quite the opposite in fact! Their food is very, very good! It is a small quaint little place and during the busy times you may have to wait quite a while, but once you get seated it is totally worth your time! It is a restaurant that is in an old house right off of 85th, near 15th NE. There is a flight of stairs up to the restaurant so if you can't walk up stairs, this isn't the place for you to visit. But if you are mobile and don't mind the walk and give yourself a bit of extra time to enjoy this fabulous food, you will love it. Fresh, homemade food, not too expensive, fun atmosphere and a relaxed feeling. Bon appetit! Making me hungry... Purrs to the Wild Mountain!
(5)Jerome K.
Grade: B+. Excellent breakfast food. Got to love the cinnamon rolls (have to get there somewhat early otherwise they'll be sold out). The "Mega Migas," "It's Da Bomb Burrito," "French Toast Slam," "Eggs Bendict," are all great choices. Feels like you're eating at somebody's home. Pretty simple, to the point and nothing overly fancy. Low-key, good food, and great staff.
(4)Angela S.
If you like the smell of old houses, the sound of creaky floors and furniture, and enjoying your meal in freezing cold temperatures, Wild Mountain Cafe fits the bill. As for me, I was unimpressed. Cold air was blowing on us (and this is February, mind you, not August, where that might be a bonus) for the whole meal. Although the restaurant was not overly busy, it took more than 40 minutes to get our breakfast. My breakfast was bland and completely unseasoned. (I had the "Tower of Power," which is a great vegetarian breakfast if your definition of "great" is "almost completely flavorless.") Also, for what was essentially a plate of boiled spinach, mashed potatoes, and two pieces of toasted, store-bought multigrain bread, the price was RIDICULOUS ($11). The service was okay, but not great; I did not order a drink, and was not offered water when another ordered it, though I sort of assumed she would bring waters for the table. She didn't. She also forgot my boyfriend's side salad, and had to be reminded. Also, a warning: They don't make paninis on the weekend. Evidently their kitchen is too small. I will not be back. What a waste of money.
(2)Caitlin C.
This is definitely one of my favorite breakfast spots in Seattle. It's adorable, has some totally cheesy bird artwork, and (most importantly) has delicious eggs benedict. Both times I've gotten the salmon benedict with avocado, and I've been super pleased. Their hollandaise is so peppery and wonderful! Combine that with the garlicky potato cakes and I have to get rolled out of there before I can even touch my side of fruit. I haven't ordered the cinnamon rolls yet, but I tried one that my friend ordered and I gotta say, they are well worth the guilt you're gonna feel later.
(4)Tom B.
Return of the son of the great, possibly lamented Coastal Kitchen. I actually believe the Coastal is on its way back, but that's beside the point here. I bring it up because this place has the genetics that come with being run by former employees of Chow Foods, and the Wild Mountain really does remind me of what a Coastal or a Five Spot might have been like 20 years ago, or whenever they were new. It's in a converted old house, as you might well have determined by now from the photos. It's got a great packed-in sociable feel as a result. The dining rooms and the bar are fairly small, but you have your own space to relax and enjoy. The service is friendly and fun. You feel welcome and start enjoying yourself as soon as you talk to anyone here. They're cranking out the Marys and the mimosas by the trayfull, at least on the sunny weekend morning we were here. The menu reminds me a fair bit of the tone struck by menus at CF breakfast emporiums. Funny, accessible, clear. You get a sense immediately of what will be on the plate. The food is great--exactingly prepared, fresh ingredients, appetizingly plated. Everything's to like about this place.
(5)Ashley M.
I definitely recommend the migas and think it's worth it to splurge to add avocado on top. My friend and I tried the Persian French toast and it just wasn't for us. Too sweet and the pineapple was overpowering. The migas came with a side of fruit and potato cakes, so it's actually enough food for two people to split, perhaps with another side to round out the breakfast. The "house turned restaurant" decor is fun. They do not serve lattes. I would rate it 3.5 stars because I would probably only go back if I were in the area. It will not be a "destination" breakfast place for me, but if I lived in the area, I would probably go back and try a few more items on the menu.
(3)Douglas L.
So, my wife and I were looking for a "not seafood" place in Seattle and found Wild Mountain Cafe. The place is in an old house in Ballard. We walked in to what was once the parlor. The place was filled with locals there for happy hour and we were taken to a room in the back of the house which was less crowded. After looking over the menu, I ordered the cheeseburger and my wife ordered a chicken pesto sandwich. The food was served in a timely fashion by a very attentive server. The burger was easily one of the best burgers I have had in a long time. It was cooked to perfection, served on a toasted multigrain bun with a fresh tomato slice and some fresh lettuce leaves. The burger came with chips and salsa. While the chips were not spectacular, the salsa was home made and very fresh. My wife devoured the chicken pesto sandwich faster than I could eat the burger. We will definitely go back and give something else a try.
(4)Mary T.
Absolutely loved my piper scramble(?) lox and capers and cream cheese, potato cakes were excellent also. My husband liked the huevos rancheros also.
(4)Mack M.
This is a really good place. The food is delicious and well-prepared; the service may be a tad "European," but the staff is busy being attentive and . . . did I mention that the food is delicious and well-prepared? I think the Wild Mountain is under-appreciated, myself. It is, to my mind, in the very top tier of moderately-priced restaurants.
(5)Emmy R.
This quaint little restaurant is truly a hidden gem. Literally. Because it's basically a house-turned-restaurant, it's not a place you'd spot easily if you're just driving through the area. I've been here for both brunch and dinner and the food was consistently good. For brunch, the eggs bennie is my fave. And instead of the usual hash browns, most of their breakfast platters come with roasted garlic potato cakes that are tasty delights! They are a lot softer than I prefer for my morning potatoes, but the flavor makes up for it. For dinner, start with the Aglio Olio. The garlic is roasted to perfection and spreads so smoothly on the toast. I also love the honey-kissed fried chicken, although one time it was more honey-drenched than honey-kissed, which made the skin more soggy than crispy. Must have just been an off-night. Not a good place for groups. The seating area is tiny and you can pretty much hear every word of everyone's conversations. It's a great place for a more intimate atmosphere with someone you don't mind getting closer to that hopefully doesn't mind a little garlic breath.
(4)Adi C.
I've lived in the Greenwood neighborhood for nearly ten years and for the past however-long-it's-been-open I've been meaning to try Wild Mountain. My first experience was great! We went for a late breakfast on a Sunday around 11 AM and had no problem getting seated within ten minutes. They had free coffee at the bar while you waited and enough flowers and plants outside to enjoy if you felt a little cramped in the waiting area (there's not much of one). I love that it's an old house (maybe 1900-1920s era, hard to tell with random updating that has been done and lots of patrons blocking my view) and they kept a lot of the antique flair when converting it to a restaurant. "I wonder whose bedroom we're eating in?" The place does feel a bit cramped and if you get seated in the small room in the far back corner you'd better not have an inappropriate conversation because everyone in the room WILL hear you. Also, if you're over 6 foot watch your head on the light fixtures! Overall, I enjoyed my meal and the service... and contemplating the funky art that rotates (I hope). I'm craving those breakfast mashed potato pancake things so maybe I'll go there on Sunday...
(4)Malatesta W.
Had the French Toast Slam, I think that was what it was called. It was awesome! Scrambled eggs perfect. french toast that your fork sliced into like it was the most tender steak and melted in your mouth. The bacon was some of the best I've ever had. Also the Strawberry preserve (Jam) was amazing! I will go back for some more for sure.
(5)Laura N.
Yum, yum! I love Wild Mountain. First off, the location has a lot of street parking and it is in just the cutest old house. I'm totally into it. The bar is a great place to sit if you are just with one other person, and their eggs benedict is beyond yummy. The hollandaise sauce is so lemony, very different then others I've tried. Other breakfast menu items are good too - with some good Mexican options among them. Really friendly servers as well. Wild Mountain is quickly becoming a staple for my fiance and I.
(4)Aimee K.
I used to go to this adorable little cafe all the time when I lived in the Ballard / Crown Hill area several years ago, but I've only been on Yelp for a couple of months, so I waited until I could review it based on a recent visit... Verdict: They haven't changed! It's still hidden away behind its front garden and steep old fashioned cement steps and though the staff has changed they are still friendly and efficient. Local art is still for sale on the walls. This visit featured art made from what looked like metal coat hangers bent and soldered into modern shapes. I've only been to WMC once for anything other than breakfast, so my review really only applies the morning menu. Our party ordered the eggs benedict, the Roo's Hometown scramble with sourdough and the Joe Schmoe over medium, with dry Dave's spelt bread and chicken apple sausage. My boyfriend gave the eggs benedict a "very good" rating, but it is still 2nd to the best he's tried because they use a manufactured English muffin instead of homemade. Everyone loved the garlic potato cakes that come with most of the meals. The scramble got a "good" rating and I enjoyed the eggs, though most of the approval goes to the potatoes and the chicken sausage which is no longer a patty, but an actual sausage and have a nice apple flavor to them. What makes this place even better is the fact that it used to be a regular old house. They retained the fireplace, the contrast painted walls, multi-paned windows and the original hardwood-boarded flooring, adding their own touch to it: the bar is made from an old waterbed headboard, they put a candleabra with frosted glass candle holders in the fireplace, the art display case out front holds cinnamon buns and fruit cobbler in individual ramekins. The only drawback to this place is that the rooms are a little small and so are the tables. During Sunday brunch hours, you may have to wait a few minutes. A lot of charm and good comfort food. A winning combo!
(4)Mike F.
This is just a cool, eclectic little neighborhood cafe that has a nice cozy ambience. They continuously turn out great food and have been doing so for years. The single problem I can see is that due to the buildings age it is nowhere near ADA compliant.
(4)Amy H.
Such a cute place! I love that it's a house converted into a restaurant! Not a good place to come on a weekend if you are in a hurry or really hungry. It took quite a while to get a seat and the service was a little slow but they were slammed. The food was amazing and definitely worth the wait! I had the tower of power with eggs...yummm!! The homemade cinnamon rolls are huge and look so good! I want to try one next time.
(4)Joelle A.
This is probably my favorite brunch place in Seattle. It's often crowded on weekend mornings, so there might be a wait, but it's never too too long, and I think it's worth it. I've enjoyed both breakfast items (egg dishes) and lunch (Caesar salad) here - the food is tasty and I enjoy the vibe.
(5)Dave R.
Best breakfast I've had in seasons!! The place is very cozy and the staff is awesome! This is truly a diamond in the rough! Note: If you are looking for a place to get your "Yuppy SB Espresso" with white linens and valet service then get lost! I don't want your kind coming into this awesome little "hole-in-the-wall" and ruining my excellent dining experiences.
(5)Leana C.
Just had breakfast here with a friend on Wednesday morning and we were both first-timers to this place; we selected Wild Mountain because of its good reviews on Yelp and its proximity to the Nordic Heritage Museum. First off, we both liked the cozy atmosphere of the converted house -- it reminded me of the now-defunct Gaspare Italian Restaurant (which used to be on Greenwood Ave N). When we arrived around 11:30 a.m., there were two couples in the place, so we were seated immediately, but the restaurant seemed to reach capacity within 45 minutes of when we arrived and it appeared like some people had to wait for a table. I had the organic orange juice (at $4.75 for a large glass, which seemed quite steep) and my friend had coffee (free refills and they were able to give her soymilk as creamer!). Both of us ordered the French Toast Slam ($8.75 for French toast, 2 eggs any style, and 2 slices of bacon -- a good value). The food arrived quickly and our waitress was attentive, refilling coffee and water as needed and checking in about the quality of our food. My eggs were just right, the bacon was fairly thick and greasy (as it should be!) and the French toast wasn't too greasy. I enjoyed everything. I'm not sure if I'll make a point of coming here specifically for future breakfast trips (I'm sold on Portage Bay Cafe and Cafe Flora), but it works well if you plan to head down to Ballard for a day out. It's tasty, fast, and friendly.
(4)JB D.
One of my faaaaaaavorite brunch spots! Love the idea that it's an old house turned into a restaurant. It's usually super busy, so expect to wait 10-15 min or more for a table. The food is totally worth the wait though. The egg scrambles are good, the burrito is good, Bloody Mary's are good. Everything is good!
(5)Maria K.
Adorable place for brunch. Has an awesome community feel since it is an old house with tables set up in the different rooms. All their plates and chairs don't match, but each has their own unique personality and style and it couldn't have been more perfect. They have several types of fresh juice to choose from (I love a fresh-squeezed OJ with any breakfast!) which I loved and a variety of different types of egg scrambles, which I also loved. The Purdy Gyrl warmed my heart with the delicious homemade pesto flavors, spinach, tomatoes and chunks of mozzarella. The garlic potato cakes on the side were a great addition to the meal as well. Absolutely divine!
(4)Tara C.
So delicious. A quaint little house with great service and AMAZING food. We were visiting from out of town, and it was the perfect end to a long day of travel.
(5)Catherine C.
You must go during the Happy hours of 4-6:30 p.m. daily (except Tuesdays, they're closed) The greek salad is enough to food three people, it's THAT generous of a plateful! The burgers are yummy! The side of tortilla chips and salsa( which is so tasty and a little spicy) can be abit odd instead of french fries but I am guessing the cost is kept down by going that route. The regular menu items are also very tasty and affordable, so go and give this neighborhood gem a try! The cinnamon buns offered on the weekends only are to die for!!! A very homey place! There is live music on Fridays! Yay!
(4)Ninette C.
This is a favorite brunch spot of mine. My friend just randomly found it on the internet for us. I have been twice: once with my friend and another with my boyfriend. I love that its not super crowded like Portage Bay. (Should I not have reviewed this and kept it to myself? :/) The house set-up is totally cute and they have so many delicious items here. It's a great place to go on the weekends for an early date! I had the giddy greek scramble (don't remember what I had the other time) which was delicious. My friend also enjoyed her Fremont Fool granola. I am still looking forward to trying the lox eggs benedict and the 8am mac and cheese. Nom nom nom. The 2nd time I came, I received questionable service. The girl didn't really pay attention to us, so I hope it'll be better when I come in the third time!
(5)Rebecca W.
I cannot say enough good things about this place. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch I've had them all. The cinnamon rolls for brunch are great to share and are oh so tasty! The Peanut butter chocolate pie that they serve for dessert is amazing! The staff is always so attentive and friendly. But it's the mac and cheese with all the possible combinations that seals the deal. This oh so cheesy mac and cheese is what love is. I get mine regularly with chicken sausage, bacon and spinach. But sometimes other combinations too from the pretty big selection of options! And I've never been disappointed. The fried chicken although a bit spendy is worth it. Great people, great location and great food.. makes me keep coming back.
(4)Joshua R.
This is a diamond hidden in the crap of 15 ave. Super friendly staff and like the most BOMB happy hour menu! The catfish sammy was so good and only 5$ If I wasn't moving away from the Green lake area this would be my spot. Go there and get food!...NOW!
(5)Colby R.
Awesome little breakfast joint, totally makes you feel like you're at home, that's probably cause it used to be one! Nothing beats Eggs Benedict and a tall glass of fresh OJ. Four store only because the hollandaise isn't insanely delicious only delicious.
(4)A Z.
I live nearby but had never been in so I decided to check it out. I went to their website and perused the menu and was impressed with the choices so I headed over for breakfast. But right away I was thinking maybe I had made a bad choice. I found the dining areas to feel cramped and claustrophobic and loud. Well I decided to try the Eggs Benedict because they claim it as a "specialty" but it was not well executed. The egg yolks were hard and the citrus completely overwhelmed the sauce. And it took over half an hour to arrive even though the place had mostly emptied out by the time I ordered. I ordered a coke for my drink and they brought it out in a can that had not been chilled along with a glass with very little ice in it. Needless to say the ice was gone long before the drink was cooled but the waitress never came back around so I could ask for more. By the time my food arrived my drink was mostly gone and I didn't want another warm can so I just let it go. The waitress was also very cold. No smiles, no small talk. I was not impressed with a single thing about this place. Well not pleasantly impressed that is. I won't go back.
(1)Julie L.
a cozy spot, and for some reason I never feel like I am in Seattle here, which on some days can be a real good thing. I equate it to a small townish, hippyish place with lots of comfort food where everyone in there does something outdoorsy. coffee- nice, bold and earthy AND they have great eclectic mugs, like a butt clad in blue jeans. :-) i have had a few breakfasts, lunches and bar visits here but the standout meal that made me stand up and say, "dang, i need to yelp about that!' was the jumbalaya i had a few days ago. It was mighty fine, I love when good food causes me to break out in a smile. It came along with a great Greek salad and I plan on making some repeat visits for that jumbalaya. Okay kids, carry on. :-)
(4)Jonh S.
Breakfast is really good at this place, really love their egg venedicts. My girlfriend had the mega amigas, and she really like their potatoe pancakes. Defenetly going back to this place.
(4)Nelson Y.
Cool and different ambiance (you're basically in a converted house) with friendly and fast service. Their eggs benedict sounds to be their speciality, per Yelp, and we got that with the Catfish Sandwich. The Catfish was tender but crispy, but very tasty with their tartar type sauce.. pricing is fair but not cheap, but still a fun place to go and bring the girlfriend.
(4)Dee W.
Came here years ago for dinner and remembered it was good so I met a friend for breakfast this morning. We were seated in the back room so it was nice and cozy. Our server was very friendly and attentive. I had huevos rancheros with chorizo, my date had a basic breakfast with eggs and chicken sausage. I was very happy with mine and the portion was very generous. I'm usually a member of "the clean plate club" and I couldn't do it. My friend seemed happy with her dish. Great vibe, good neighborhood restaurant.
(4)Brad R.
This is one of those cool places, house turned restaurant. I love these types of setups as they remind me of Europe where some guy was too lazy to walk down to the bar so instead he turns his living room into the bar and starts charging his friends for beers. Anyhow, this place has some great food and is definitely worth a visit if you are a huge breakfast buff. We stopped by on a Saturday morning and surprisingly the wait wasn't that bad. We are somewhat of early risers so we got there as the place was opening. I had a breakfast scramble with all the fixings and thoroughly enjoyed it. Really healthy portion sizes (healthy in the farm boy sense not Richard Simmons healthy) so I got my fill of eggs and bacon. Service was top notch and I enjoyed the artsy fartsy decor. Lots of pretty colors, plates, and paintings on the wall. I little hippie ish but not so much as to ruin my appetite. All in all, it's a great place to bring friends or family although I'd imagine the place is best suited for small parties. Very quaint atmosphere. Feels like you neighbor is having you over for breakfast. I'd definitely go back.
(4)Inna B.
"Benedict-- I mean TOTALLY Eggs Benedict!" - Waitress The service was good, the food was good, I love businesses that reside in old houses, and I always love the "local" thing! It was a tad bit loud in there and we skipped the booze (though I got mildly intrigued by an overheard conversation about a Bloody Mary w/ Bacon Salt), but we did enjoy a delicious (though a tad too sweet, perhaps) cinnamon roll. I don't think I've ever had a cinnamon roll as part of breakfast and probably won't again, but you just don't say no when your pregnant friend wants something (and happens to be paying)! We then moved on to regular breakfast entrees, and fared mostly well on that account. I had the Totally Eggs Benedict and enjoyed that part, enjoyed the fruit bowl that automatically came with it, and fell in LOVE with the little melty and slightly buttery potato cake. My gods, it was good! Sadly my friend did not fare quite as well, because she tried the Persian Sun and we both decided that the tahini-stuffed French Toast with pineapples on top was a tad bit weird. She ended up eating only about half of it. Lessons learned? Awesome breakfast joint, skipping the really weird sounding stuff is a good idea, and I'm definitely coming back for more in the future.
(4)Arial W.
We have been here a couple of times and each time has been very good. We found ourselves coming back specifically for the potato cakes which in my opinion, are the star of Wild Mountain Cafe. I ordered the Greta's Garbo which is the gluten free version of eggs benedict. Instead of the english muffin, they used a potato cake in it's place, then layered on fresh spinach leaves, canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce. I had coffee and a bloody mary on the side. Although the food was excellent, I felt like the bloody mary was severly lacking in quality. It was overly spicy with what i'm sure was a premade mix, and only offered one sad little olive and 2 cocktail onions. I am a big fan of bloody mary's but I think next time I will go with the mimosa. If you plan to go on a weekend, you should plan for at least a bit of a wait as this place gets very busy!
(4)Krista T.
Love, love, love this place! Basically an older home that's been converted to a restaurant; this is where you get a quality, no frills, made from scratch breakfast. Even the jams/jellies are homemade as well. Get there early for a decent seat. They don't take reservations, and if you get there after 11, be prepared to wait. The bar area is a bit small, and is often full as well. Quite an eclectic menu, you will find something for everyone. My favorites are the scrambles. I live about 40 minutes away, but if I lived closer, Wild Mountain would surely be a weekly staple. When I have out of town guests, I always take them here.
(5)Oliver D.
Awesome brunch, well worth heading up to Ballard for. On a recommendation we headed up on a Sunday morning - decor and atmosphere great, service was great and food was outstanding. Loved it. We'll be passing on that recommendation!
(5)Eva C.
I've been here now twice in a span of a week, which means YUMMY!!!! Food: Portions are GREAT! I always have leftovers to take home. The first time I came I got a scramble Roos Hometown I think and the second time I got the Joe Schmo. They both came with garlic potato cakes which were SO good! I LOVE anything potato and I can now add this to my list. It is VERY garlic-y so heads up, you're been warned! The Joe Schmo came with 4 thick slices of bacon. Absolute heaven. My eggs were made perfectly and I had some warm buttery toast and jam to go with it. Overall, the food is a 10! Ambiance: This place is bit hard to spot off the road. It is an old house now converted into a restaurant. It has lots of flowers in the front so it blends in well. Nothing matches in the place, but that's what I love, it's unique! It's cozy. Both days was sunny so there was lots of natural light. There's a bar in the back with a TV, which I thought was nice yet out of the ordinary for a brunch spot. Price: Prices are very reasonable around $10. They also have an early bird special from 7:30-9 am. I can never make it in at that time, but for those who are morning people, this is a great deal! They also have some great cocktails, bloody mary, mimosas, etc. All great pairing for a hearty breakfast. Service: I didn't have any issues with service. Hmm maybe the bill took a while to come the first time I came, but I wasn't in a rush so it gave me more time to finish my drink. The people are very friendly and they were checking in with me pretty frequently the second time I came. I think because I sat in the room with the bar the first time, that they don't pay attention to that area as much, but either way I have no complaints. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area and craving some breakfast/brunch!
(5)Carla M.
This is an interesting little spot, it's an old house converted into a restaurant with mismatched tables, chairs and coffee mugs. The front of the house has a fireplace that would be a great area to be seated in. It has charm for sure but it is also on the small side and feels a little crowded. The menu had plenty of options for breakfast, even a build your own breakfast that seemed pretty appealing. Sometimes you want the French toast, the potatoes, the meat and all of that, you know? Settled on the Kitchen Sink scramble with toast, garlic potato cakes and a side of bacon ordered crisp. Breakfast arrived and it was a little bland. The scramble would have benefitted from some salt and pepper. The menu said the scramble included bacon, ham, pork sausage, grilled zucchini, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and cheddar cheese. Mine was missing cheese and I had one piece of zucchini and mushroom. It was average but ingredient wise, lacking. The real disappointment was the garlic potato cakes. I expected something with more crunch, instead I got garlic mashed potatoes formed into a cake and browned. Maybe take the mashed potatoes, brown them in a pan to add some crispness then mold them into a cake and brown again? That's what I would have done. Definitely expected more than what I got. The service was somewhat attentive, I would have appreciated some water and coffee refills. The portions are good, definitely left feeling full. Considering the close quarters in each area and the average fare, there are better breakfast options in the area.
(2)Wilo D.
Delicious Eggs Benedict. Great menu selections. Atmosphere in a nice cozy home was open and upscale. Would definitely visit again. Family-friendly.
(5)Kyra F.
My husband and I love coming here. We try to get in early for breakfast as it can fill up quickly. It is a small restaurant so I would not recommend it for large groups or loud children; it can be a bit echo-y inside.
(4)Amy B.
Best Brunch in the area , and super friendly service. Love having it close by!
(5)Grace W.
I really liked the location of this restaurant but there are pros and cons to it. The restaurant is in an old house that was probably built in the early twentieth century. You can tell when you enter because the wooden floor boards creak a bit. I thought the place was really cute and quaint. However, even though the air conditioning was on, it was super hot inside. Too bad the air condition is trapped in the bathroom area. We asked our waitress if we could open the window but she said no. One of the negatives to this place is that they don't seat you until your ENTIRE party is there. Since we were missing one person, we waited in the lobby area for about 30 minutes. After we got seated, we ordered. I got the chicken pesto sandwich and my husband ordered the eggs Benedict. The quantity isn't too large. I'd say that they give you moderate portions. The eggs Benedict was smaller than I had imagined it would be. It comes with a dinky fruit cup. My pesto chicken sandwich was okay. I thought the sandwich was a bit greasy and the bread to buttered. What I really enjoyed eating was their salad. Their house salad was terrific. I got it with their Italian dressing and it was perfection. In fact, my mouth waters as I am writing this. I'd go back just to eat their salad. The total bill for our two items was $37. We didn't think it would be that much but they tacked on 20% extra for gratuity because we had a party of 6. For the portion size and taste, I thought it was a bit expensive.
(4)Elizabeth D.
The food here is great. My favorite is anything egg-based with a side of the garlic cakes, and their mac and cheese with chorizo and green chilies. I like the funky atmosphere in a small house. It's also super vegetarian friendly, which is great because my husband is vegetarian. It is small though, so it can get really busy, and on the most odd days (I usually come during the week). I do NOT recommend this for those with kids/babies who have trouble waiting/sitting still. We did better here before my kid reached a certain age, but service and food does not come quickly, especially when busy. Great place for adults to catch up and chat. Also, note, the coffee is absolutely atrocious. Sneak in your own. Still, the food is so good, I'm giving it 4 stars.
(4)Jeff M.
Mac n cheese for breakfast? Toss in a little bacon and jalapeño and im in. Wife had the tower. Both dishes were spot on. Servers were very friendly and helpful but alas not very attentive, thus the 4 stars
(4)Amy H.
Sharing a meal in a friend's home is one of my favorite things to do. Wild Mountain Cafe has that kind of feel to it: friendly, warm, inviting, small house character with appropriately mismatched furniture & fixtures and interesting wall art. The food is tasty and fresh and has that homemade appeal. I recommend the caprese panini!
(5)Christine Z.
The BF and I had brunch here last Sunday. We figured a place with 4 solid stars on almost 200 reviews was a spot worth checking out. It's a cute little spot inside a converted house. The art on the wall is pretty cool - lots of paintings of well-known Seattle spots/landmarks. They have a case in the front full of the biggest cinnamon rolls I've ever seen. The place def has a homey, comfortable feel to it. They make some really good Eggs Benedict. The BF had the original Bennie, while I had the GF version of the NW Lox Bennie, which had two potato cakes in place of the English muffins. The hollandaise sauce is aaaaamazing here! It's rich, it's creamy, it's lemon-y, it's to die for! The BF had coffee, while I sipped on mimosas. Our server was warm and friendly; and service was great! We were greeted and seated promptly; we had our drinks and food soon after we ordered; and our server checked in with us periodically to make sure we were ok. I would say brunch is a little on the higher end, price-wise, but considering how delish the high quality food is, it's reasonable, IMO! Wild Mountain Cafe is a great spot, but it probably will not be our "go-to" brunch spot. This is def a place we'd take fam and friends who are visiting us, though!
(4)Jamie J.
This place is gosh... heavenly a good word? Ehh Yeah... believe it! First of all, this cute little house is exactly the environment you need on a Sunday morning after a long weekend... or night out? Yep! Their mac and Cheese is THEE best I have ever had. Seriously. Those are big words fellow foodies. Buttery, like melting down my chin. Yea. Believe IT! I have had their cinnamon rolls too. You know those places that get it? This place gets it! They get that we want big portions that ARE dripping in extra butter, and covered in extra frosting. There is no such thing as moderation when it comes to good food. Pile it on. They get it! REALLY Good eats.
(5)Seth L.
The food is good. The shank, the catfish, even shepherd's pie, all delicious. Comfort food as basis, but with interesting, fun, and delicious twists. The food is definitely the star here. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, all good. The service is pretty good too. They don't have a lot of people, but somehow all customers are taken care of. Nice to see people who know what they are doing. The decor is a residential house, with a small bar in a separate room. Things can get loud really quickly if you have customers who enjoy the sound of their own voice just a bit too much. I suppose that's not the restaurant's fault though. Parking is street, but it can get a little weird. 85th is a bit busy, and under construction as of this writing. Side street are residential, so you end up parking in front of somebody's house.
(4)Cherisse M.
Food was really good, but kinda overpriced for essentially diner food. Drinks were super pricy. $7 bloody Marty's and $4 happy hour draft is kinda up there. But service was friendly and atmosphere is cozy.
(3)Cascade C.
Wild Mountain Café is a quaint affair that is run out of a small house in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Art for sale is mounted on the walls, and seating is quite tight -- elbow room is at a serious premium, so if you come here be prepared to squeeze past other patrons and carefully navigate your way to and from your table to avoid bumping others. Part of the charm. I had the huevos rancheros from the breakfast menu and I found it very well executed. Portions were appropriate for the price and the dish was quite tasty. My dining companion had a grilled ham, swiss and pineapple sandwich that was called something like "the Hawaii Five-Oh" and he found it to be quite delicious. However, we have to give them a serious ding on the side that came with that sandwich, namely tortilla chips and salsa. That is fine and well as a side, but on this score this restaurant failed. There was a relatively generous amount of chips put on the plate with the sandwich, and what looked like a teeny-tiny fingerbowl of salsa that could not have amounted to more than two tablespoons, nowhere remotely sufficient to go with that quantity of chips. I mean, cripes, can you spare it already? Geeze. Naturally he requested another serving of salsa... and we were surprised to be billed 75 cents for it. Nobody, but nobody, likes to be nickel-and-dimed like that, particularly for something as cheap as a mouthful of salsa which by all rights should be a complimentary condiment. Very bad form. Overall I would recommend this place as a unique and interesting venue, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go there. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, give it a try.
(3)Wally T.
Absolutely adorable with a cool welcoming vibe. Mismatched chairs, mugs that they probably bought from a yard sale, and kitschy furniture all add up to a great dining experience. I've been here 3 times for breakfast and it has always been pretty dang tasty. They have delicious bloody mary's, huge cinnamon rolls, and really good scrambles. If you are in their neck of the woods, go pay 'em a visit!
(4)Jeanny M.
Eh. This ranks quite low in our monthly brunch excursions. The restaurant itself is super cute, a converted house. Easy to find parking and accepts reservations. You read their mission statement on the menu and remember to request water (because they won't just give it to you automatically to save on cost/waste). Inside, we sat at the large center table (right near the door) which had a bench on one side and a few chairs on the other sides. I ordered my usual eggs bene (Totally Eggs Benedict) and it was just okay, a bit small..but I suppose that's what happens when your whole breakfast plate is served to you in a stack. I get that. My hub ordered the Persian Sun, which is a tahini seasoned stuffed French toast. It was the worst thing we have ever tasted. Maybe we just don't like tahini or maybe we just didn't "get" how it meshed with the French toast..but it was bad bad. Others ordered the Tower of Power, which was another stacked melange of breakfast foods..was just this solid mass of stuff. Not very appetizing. And the La Cabana which is Mexican-style breakfast. She liked her choice thankfully. The saving grace was their cinnamon roll. It was so good we ordered a 2nd and fought over who got to get the last of the frosting. Worth the over $4 price tag and get it warmed up a little.
(2)Personal B.
Excited to have a day kid free with my wife we visitied this cafe for a Sunday around brunch time. Place is really dark I thought.... at least their light bill is low! But the reason for the poor review was the really, really terrible service we received. We ordered quick enough. Coffee came out quick. All seemed well. And then we waited and waited and waited. The waitress came over one time. She poured my wife coffee but not me (I had decaf)... apparently I don't want any? And then we waited and waited and waited. No apologies. Nothing. It wasn't at all busy. After a half hour she finally came back with our food. "Can we get some more coffee" we both begged. Sure she said. She never came back. Even though my french toast had no syrup. She was not friendly and probably the least attentive waitress I have had in my 38 years of life. It really ruined the meal.
(1)Erin B.
Love the house setting, mismatched plates & mugs, and dynamite foodage (cinnamon roll, Benedict, & la cabana). DO NOT love the terrible server! With food this tasty I don't even need my waitress to crack a smile, but forgetting us for 15 min, being entirely clueless for the rest of your tables, and being dead weight to your wait sistern- not cool. Even though this server greatly distracted from the experience, I am looking forward to some $5 sandwiches & $3 pints for happy hour. Yum
(4)Daniel P.
The Eggs Benedict with Lox was amazing! Definitely upgrade to the Lox. It is so good. The fruit was fresh and ripe. The potatoes were killer. I highly recommend this place.
(5)Katie S.
The food is really fantastic; very well done and clearly with high-quality ingredients. I had a basic breakfast there with friends and got a hearty portion of eggs and meat. I've been back twice for dinner (happy hour menu) since then. I was impressed with the happy hour prices and thus willing to spend a bit more and get desserts--both times the dessert was heavenly. I'm one of those folks who enjoys the homey atmosphere, especially the unexpected live music one night when I was there. I would give this place five stars except they get dinged for the following: 1. The menu is so confusing, in terms of what you can order when. I would really suggest they just print off different menus for different hours and let the servers, instead of the guests, keep track of what they're allowed to order. 2. They took off the pesto chicken sandwich from the happy hour menu! What the heck, Wild Mountain? And then it's not even ON the dinner menu so you can't order it unless it's lunchtime. The burger I had instead on the second time through at happy hour time was pretty good, but I rarely eat beef so unfortunately I probably won't be back as soon as I would have been if the pesto chicken was still available during happy hour (making only two actual entrees available). 3. Chips and salsa for a side? That either needs to go, or it needs to be clearly homemade chips and salsa. But it would be much better to offer a side salad (not for extra charge!) or veggies or even fries would be better. I really do like this place and haven't written them off completely. I'll be checking back and hoping they make some menu changes so I can go back and really enjoy my experience like I did the first couple times!
(3)Dave L.
The best cafe on Crown Hill! I love the Eggs Bennie and the servers are the kindest people. The owner is a very lovely woman who will make you feel at home.
(5)Jenna S.
Way too overpriced for a mediocre eggs benedict. Although I loved the space overall, they jammed tables in an already crowded "bar" area (it looks like someone built a bunch of shelves in an old family room), and I kept having to crouch into the window whenever someone tried to get by. I got the B.A.T. benny, and my hubby got the Greata Garbo. Again, nothing special, and DEFINITELY not worth the price ($15?!?!).
(2)lyra r.
They have a great menu--this is a great place to eat out on a slow afternoon. The Migas is fantastic, and they do a really tasty coffee cake. One star off for obnoxious customers practically on top of us.
(4)Raven O.
Their vegetarian dishes are just to die for. So is the fresh pineapple juice!
(5)Larissa B.
Great tins of toys for kids, understanding and helpful staff, quick meals, delicious homemade food!!
(4)Brian F.
High end comfort food from scratch. These cool cats know what they're doing. It is oh so good. Intimate atmosphere. Get there early because they often run out of the good stuff. Perfect place for 2 or even bigger (we have been there with 8 people).
(5)Nathan R.
I'm always happy to find a new place in the hood- but, I'm not sure if I'd come back to the Mountain...and I'm not sure how wild it really is, in fact my breakfast was rather tame. I consider myself an expert critic of poached eggs...they seem easy to make, but they're not. Too much vinegar leads to rubbery whites and a not-so-great vinegary flava-egg... and that's what I got. French toast was dry and bland. The bread seemed like store bought bread from the QFC around the corner- I think they should go wild and get their bread from the bakery just down the street on 85th (old mill). The bacon was the saving grace of my plate...thick cut and meaty and cooked on the crispy side...and the coffee could be stronger IMO. The decor of the place is...interesting. I'm not sure I found it cozy- it felt like a weird relatives house that you visit every other year for holidays when you're a kid (and please- fix the "front door"). Maybe I hit it on a bad day- the place was sure empty, and the waitresses were talking about how slow it was...I'm always one to give a place another shot- but today, I should have just stayed home and made breakfast for myself.
(2)Angel W.
I used to recommend Wild Mtn as one of my go-to brunch spots and actually I'm surprised I haven't written a 4-5 star review already, but I haven't been back in a year and it was because their prices had gone up. I'd have to say that the quality has gone way down or maybe it's just the consistency of the menu items. They get 2 stars from today's experience for the sweet server and the yummy coffee. I used to always order the veggie benedict back when it was probably $8-9 and it was fantastic and amazing. Not overly sauced, yummy potato cakes underneath, etc. The menu today said it was $13.75. Most of the other items were anywhere from almost $9-$11.. Why is a veggie benedict almost $14?! So I didn't order it. That's ridiculous. The boyfriend got the Vince - chicken sausage and pineapple scramble, refried beans, etc.. sounds crazy, but was quite tasty. I got the huevos rancheros. Pretty standard fare. Another reviewer got it and said it was a great presentation. I gotta say, at least from mine today, my plate was filled to the edges w/ red sauce. I couldn't even see the tortillas underneath. With the refried beans and over easy eggs, it didn't take much for it to turn into a giant soupy mess. No 'good presentation' about it. The overkill of red sauce ruined the whole thing. It tasted fine, but once finished w/ the 2 measly eggs, it was just mush and a mix of beans, sour cream and salsa.. It wasn't good. I saw another come out that looked similar but maybe not as much red sauce. Maybe they overdid it on mine? It still looked like a plate of red sauce and that whole entree should be removed. I have to be honest that unless I'm willing to shell out $14 for a bene, I have little reason to go back. I've had their coffeecake when it's been available and that's lovely. But again, I guess you have to really try a bit harder to beat Silence Heart Nest or Americana for me.
(2)Scott K.
Went here for the first time yesterday, and I must say... mission accomplished! It's one of those new places that's built inside of a house, so you feel like you're in someones living room... but personally I get off on breaking into strangers houses and eating on their coffee tables, so for me... this is bliss! Beyond the creature comfort of being within walking distance to my new place, the portions are HUGE! For breakfast, Wild Mountain is SOLID! I went for the traditional breakfast, and it came with five pieces of bacon! The menu said four, but I'm still fantasizing that the waitress, was either flirting with me or... far more likely... trying to kill me. Either way, I got her attention, and when you've been single as long as I have, you take what you can get! (Hi waitress!) The macaroni and cheese had tendrils of cheese that stretched across the table! That is not an exaggeration! You can get a good four feet of stretch room on this stuff! Gooey, gooey bliss!
(4)Kate N.
The eclectic waitresses add to the ambiance of this cozy breakfast spot! I get the Buddha's happiness breakfast with garlic, spinach and tofu every time I go but if you can't eat dairy pass on the potato pancake patties on the side (even though they're amazing). This is a great brunch spot for a weekend stop before heading to a farmer market! There can be a short wait so be prepared on a weekend (longest I've waited is 15 minutes).
(4)Kelly D.
One word: hollandaise. The hollandaise sauce is what I compare all other hollandaise sauces to as it is beyond delicious, decadent, and a heart attack waiting to happen. Only once did I find a hollandaise that was almost as good and that was on Orcas Island so I feel that Wild Mountain is still soundly in the lead in Seattle. Once I innocently asked how they made it and it was like I asked for the instructions to make a bomb. Nobody knows and only the chef is allowed in the kitchen when it is made on Saturdays. So, aside from the delectable sauce (and aside from happy hour, I always get the eggs veggie or salmon benedict and pray for them to be smothered in sauce), this place has good food, especially for the location which is just of the corner of 15th Ave and 85th Street (read: busy). The happy hour is kinda awesome as many things are $5 and there is $1 off the excellent drinks. The caesar salad is perfectly covered, not too soupy, not too dry. Really, I can't say much about the food as I always get the same item! The wait staff is friendly and sassy which is a big plus and the food comes relatively quickly. The only con is that on weekend brunches it is *packed* and often there are a million screaming children. But that is a small price to pay for a most excellent hollandaise.
(4)Sonia C.
I have to admit I was pretty disappointed with Wild Mountain Cafe. I had read some yelp reviews and was excited to try the cinnamon roll. It did not live up to the hype - not enough frosting, too dry, and microwaved over. My "La Cabana", described as a "big slice of yum", was even worse as it was way way way way too dry. It didn't taste like much besides cardboard and I don't think it was very fresh. My companion's "Tower of Power" was way better. The potato cakes were good - basically browned over mashed potatoes. It also tasted relatively healthy as it was covered in vegetables. Giving this place 3 stars because I'm attributing my experience to bad food ordering luck. I'm hopeful that other items are better. However, I may not be back again to try them out.
(3)Michelle F.
Not too shabby! I had the Buddha's Scramble, and it had tofu in it... I am still puzzled by this. I knew it was tofu. I ordered it. But I swear to god, my palate was totally tricked into thinking it was paneer cheese. I have no clue how. But it was delicious! All the cheese, and none of the evil! The service was good, the food was wonderful, portions were spot on (for someone who likes to take a bit of food home, but not too much), the prices weren't too bad ($9-13ish). My friend ordered the tahini-stuffed french toast, and apparently it was damned good, too. I will totally be going back here!
(4)Jenny Q.
Met some friends here for breakfast and had a great time. The place is a house turned into a restaurant/bar, so cool. If I lived in this neighborhood I would be stopping here for happy hour and meals all the time! All 4 of us thought our breakfast was great and we inhaled it. I got the surefire omlette with green chilies, friend got the breakfast burrito and I don't remember what everyone else got but it was all delicious. Especially the garlic tater cakes, to die for. My only complaint would be they don't have any fancy coffee/tea, just your basics. Love the cozy atmosphere, and the fact they have a bar. I will definitely be back again.
(4)Keleigh C.
Very quaint, romantic, little restaurant, my husband & I stumbled upon, has been wonderful the past 2 times we have eaten there! The wine was great too. Both times we have had appetizers & dinners & we were NOT disappointed! We had the steak once & it was delicious. The fig & cheese appetizers were good. The portions seem good. The service is also always good.
(5)Jenny S.
This place rocks!!! There is nothing I don't love about this place, the ambiance, the lighting (I look better with dim lights!), the wine selection, the mac and cheese is to die for!! I would have to say better than Beecher's - yes I said it, better than the "worlds best" The owner is a saint and loves to give back to the community. If you are looking for a hidden GEM this is it! May I also recommend starting with a snick spin salad! Yum!
(5)Christine H.
Went here again 3 years after my first review and it continues to be fantastic food. I am amazed there is not always a line out the door for this place - it is that good. Make sure you get a cinnamon roll if you go on the weekend too!
(5)Doug C.
Since it's pretty much gotten to the point that I nearly live here and they have to shoo me out when they close ("Nice try hiding in the bathroom, Doug"), I could probably do a more substantial update. They're probably best known for their breakfasts with a number of good options. Among the basics are the Joe Schmoe, french toast and eggs benedict. The eggs benedict is one of my favorite meals here and they come with potato cakes. The cakes are a subtle treat with a nice hint of garlic. An underrated breakfast item is also the Vince: an egg scramble (adorned with sausage and pineapple) with refried beans. But just to talk about breakfast sells Wild Mountain a bit short. Because they also serve dinner as well as have a small bar. They're open as late as 9:30 with live music on Fridays and a daily Happy Hour from 3-5. The only downside that I can think of is that they're closed Tuesdays.
(5)Anju R.
Very cool brunch spot, tucked away in Ballard, that was a pleasant surprise. I had the La Cabana which was outstanding..almost like a breakfast lasagna filled with cheese, meat and love. The service was pretty good and the ambiance was great for a brunch spot.
(4)Tracy G.
Just got back from here. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and service. Ordered the Giddy Greek Scramble. It was delicious, although the potato cakes were not what I expected - more of a mashed potato cake grilled on each side. Good flavor, just not the breakfast potato consistency I was looking for. It was warmish inside, but not complaining as it means it's a beautiful sunny Seattle day. Parking, was, umm, I don't know where. Street parking, recommend turning at or before 14th to park, as otherwise you're stuck at the shopping center area, which wasn't great. From what I can tell, it's all chicks that run this place. They were friendly, attentive and welcoming...and funny. I'll make it back to this place.
(4)Jeff A.
Lox Benedict, excellent.
(4)Opal D.
I have only been for breakfast and they use some ingredients that are unusual in breakfast foods, and that make the food weird sometimes (example: tahini). Restaurant is a cute little house which makes for cramped seating. Their cinnamon rolls are delicious!
(3)Katherine F.
Ya know that feeling you get when you come in from a snowy day and sit by the fire? I got that feeling when I walked into this restaurant. It was snowing when we arrived and I don't think I can really clearly explain the great warm feeling that you get when you walked into this restaurant, which is in a converted house. The home is deeper than it appears and has more seats than you would expect, but still not enough. We waited about 20 minutes, but it was worth the wait. We tried were the eggs benedict that make your eyes roll into the back of your head when you try to describe how good it is. The 8AM Mac and Cheese with tomatoes and bacon was the second dish we split. Both were delicious, but by far the eggs benedict stuck out. The eggs came at the perfect poached temperature and since my friend and I split both dishes, we were able to pop the egg and eat all of its goodness right away. There was a nice light cayenne pepper to top off the eggs benedict and by far it's a "must go back" dish. Atmosphere was great, hostess was just alright, waitress super nice, and the company I had (5stars!).
(4)Hola A.
Solid spot for some good ole American breakfast. We got the French toast slam & eggs Benedict. My French toast was ok, I think I liked the eggs Benedict better. The little garlic mashed potatoes (side dish) was very good so I would def get that. Service was ok, the wait for a table and food wasn't long. I'm not sure if I would come outta my way here for breakfast but if I was in the area, I would like to check out their lunch/dinner menu items.
(3)Donte P.
Florentia omelette & a cinnamon roll. That's my ideal here. The Florentia has a metric crapton of bacon to go with the spinach and egg, leaving no room for it to be anything less than excellent, while the cinnamon roll is sugary and wonderful, just as a cinnamon roll should be. They run out, so you'll want to show up early, but it's so worth it. The staff has always been really nice and the coziness of the place can't be beat. I only wish it were closer to my apartment, but you can't win them all.
(4)Emily T.
Wild Mountain Cafe has character. The house turned cafe is cozy and the staff is top notch. Caffe Vita coffee is pretty good anyway, but drinking it from a "Cranky Cup" mug or an "Alaskan Pride" mug made it taste that much better. I want to go thrift store shopping with these people because they have it down! Their stellar finds make for an eclectic collection of furniture and dishes that make the place feel friendly and relaxed. Try the Greek Scramble. Holy yum.
(5)Vada D.
I agree with others below that the menu is annoying. It's a clusterfrak. I really think they would benefit from doing separate menus for the different days/times. For example, we went there at 2pm on a Saturday and about half the menu was unavailable because it's only served at dinner or on weekdays. They were also out of two items that day. The food was really good. We shared a large Cesar salad, which was more than enough for two people to share. It was one of the best I've had with fresh shaved parmesan cheese. We also ordered the black bean burger. It also tasted great, but I wondered if they grilled it on the same grill as the beef because it tasted too much like beef. I wouldn't call the heapin' chips that came with it a heap of chips, but meh. Service was decent, nothing to write home about, but not bad. Atmosphere was alright, it is cozy and I like the intimate setting of only having several tables per room. Dinnerware is very eclectic, thinking maybe they buy random pieces at Goodwill because the dishes don't match, which is kinda gross, but cool at the same time.
(4)Ani D.
I'm usually the kind of person that has a hard time being lured away from the instant gratification of breakfast at home, seeing as it's the first thing I think about getting up in the morning and get excited about before going to sleep, BUT when I do manage to push past the allure of making something perfectly fit to my agenda, this is where I end up. I adore it--I have ogled over the french toast many a time and have helped wolf down the ginormous, glazed, gooey perfection that is the cinnamon roll there. Their benedict is stunning, both the veggie and the lox--although the traditional is good too, just, traditional. I would like to review again when I've tried more because I feel like I haven't tried enough to really be an accurate scale. That being said, the scrambles i've tried, the benedict, the cinnamon roll, coffee cake and grapefruit juice were are absolutely lovely. The only thing that was just kind of eh, was the Fremont Fool. But, to be fair, yogurt is something I've grown to be very specific about in what I expect the flavors and textures to be, so, it's probably just me. Anyway--really wonderful breakfast place--packed on the weekends, but very much worth hanging out for a bit!
(4)Anon y.
If I didn't know better, I might think the appallingly bad service we got today was because our waitress was an ex- girlfriend. Fifteen minutes to take our order, no coffee refills (despite an offer of such), virtually ignored otherwise - and they weren't that busy. Having read a few reviews, it seems our downfall may have been ordering water ... or maybe it was just believing the hype. I worked in the industry for 15 years, and I can't understand how they'll stay in business, even if the food is good (it's okay).
(1)Cynthia L.
My party got there at 8:45, and we waited about 40 minutes to get a table for 6. I didn't think that was bad, but to get in faster we actually settled for a table for 4. The waitstaff and servers were all very friendly and upbeat. Inside the place was basically a converted house (including the old furniture, which made it a little awkward to eat). There wasn't any ventilation, and for being so packed, an open window would have been nice. I had the Piggy Patty Pile Up, others had Eggs Benedict, a Tower of Power and someone had a Veggie only concoction. We also ordered Cinnamon rolls. Those were the best! I would give the cinnamon rolls 5 stars!!! The other stuff... was all really mild tasting except the potato cakes. Those looked like instant mashed potatoes in garlic flavor. It was really strong, and maybe not the best choice in the morning? The sausage I got with my Piggy Patty was really mild. I expected a little spice and punch from a sausage. The french toast was also really bland. It just tasted like a little soggy toast. I wouldn't go as far as 4 stars, I'd say this place hovers around 2.50-3.05. I just felt like besides the cinnamon roll the place isn't really that remarkable. On top of it, it isn't the cheapest place either! I'd just go to Dish Cafe if you're going to have to wait at least wait for good, cheap breakfast food!
(3)Bernie F.
The two of us went there on a Saturday morning and was surprised that the wait time was no more than 15 minutes. It can get congested quickly in the front if another party comes in and waits with you, it's pretty small. The cafe is a converted house and the decor inside is super cute and homey feeling. The food was good and served quickly. It was not the best breakfast I've ever had but not the worst either. My only thing is they need to give you more of it. When you think of a rustic, home-style breakfast place you think you are going to be served a big heaping portion of goodness. We were served a small to average size portion of good stuff that left me hungry again before lunch. I was surprised at this and sorry because their potato pancake was yummy. Overall, it's a nice place to meet friends, catch up and lounge over breakfast. We may go there again on a whim. We liked the super friendly service and relaxing atmosphere.
(4)Lily S.
YUM. After a nite of performing at Contour After Hours til 4-bloody-am, the last thing I wanted to do was get up and cook breakfast for the bf and myself. So we decided to try out Wild Mountain Cafe - we'd heard good things about it and it's pretty close to our house. I had the Surefire Thing and my partner had The Vince, which is an odd array of flavours, but he liked it and I enjoyed my Surefire Thing, not to mention my bloody mary (what else?) was pretty spot on. And Natalie, our waitress, was super cool. Lily likey. We'll be going back there again.
(4)Christy S.
Pretty disappointing. Based on the reviews we had high hopes. The menu looked great and we had a hard time deciding. But the food was mediocre at best. We had the Tower of Power (bland) and the Piggy Pile (standard white bread and cheep sausage patty). We also ordered the cinnamon roll, and that was good. I ordered the Bloody Mary and it was ok. But too spicy without much other flavor. The service wasn't great either Our waitress seemed bitter and annoyed. We were there with our kids. No kids menu. But nice bins of toys for them to play with, which would have been great but none of the staff told us about them. We just noticed them and crayons on our way out! There's too many good places in Ballard to try. We won't be back.
(2)Sara N.
Went to this place with friends who chose it based on their possession of a Chinook book coupon, which they ended up forgetting to use! I'd never heard of it and wasn't expecting anything other than the usual... ...however... I was intrigued by the TAHINI-stuffed french toast... I mean really? Tahini? But coupled with the lemon sauce and the fact that they came topped with pineapple? It was too much to resist, so I ordered. They were DELICIOUS. The tahini was excellent and PERFECT with the pineapples. This dish comes with a slab of ham on the side, which I traded with my friend for her bacon... I'm picky about which form my ham comes in. The bacon was also delicious. I... love.... bacon. Wild Mountain Cafe gets instant bonus points, menu notwithstanding, for being a restaurant in a house. I pretty much instantly love any business, restaurant, or cafe that is in what used to be a house. The women's bathroom had a full length mirror, which confused me. The dude's bathroom, according to my male friend's cell phone cam, has been tagged by Spacecraft. One friend ordered french toast, which she seemed to enjoy, and the other ordered juevos rancheros, which looked totally badass and tasted even better. They served delicious Caffe Vita in cute, mismatched coffee mugs. Hooray! Thumbs up!
(5)Nicole G.
I was a bit skeptical when I called on a Saturday night to make reservations and was told I didn't need one because they weren't very busy. Bad sign, right? Boy was I mistaken! When we walked into the Greenwood/Ballard/Crown Hill restaurant we were received with a friendly greeting, an open table and a singer playing guitar. The menu is southern food with a NW twist. For starters we had the Hot Dates, the Snik Spin Sal and the Hail Caesar. The breaded goat cheese in the Snik Spin Sal was very good, I wish I had two! My husband ordered the fried catfish and I ordered the ribs, both were surprisingly delicious. The catfish was flaky, moist and had a good spicy seasoning on the breading. The ribs were oven cooked and were so tender the meat fell right off the bones. I admit, I had low expectations coming here especially since I am from the South... but I'm glad to have found such a cute restaurant with a nice atmosphere and good food close to home. It's not authentic Southern food, but I don't think it's trying to be. Can't wait to try breakfast here!
(3)Mara C.
Best eggs Benedict I've ever had!! Also loving the bloody Mary's and wonderful, friendly servers. Since this place is super great, there tends to be a long wait on weekends (especially because they don't accept appointments for brunch on wknds). I suggest getting there with a small appetite and be prepared to wait for just a bit. The food, bevs and atmosphere is well worth it:)
(4)Caleb T.
Awesome food, great atmosphere and nice people.... A must go if you are new in town or just visiting
(5)flitter k.
Oh deliciously tasty. Mmmmmm.. Fresh and good, I had the egg scramble with lox and tomatoes, capers and cream cheese. Came with tasty mashed potato pancakes. Nice atmosphere and the waitstaff was friendly.
(3)Garbiel A.
These people made us feel pretty at home-- i loved the atmosphere and the food was deelish too i had the tahini (NOT tabouli) french toast, i think. It was so good and I had a whole mess of coffee re-fills. they stayed on top of it and kept me peeing ALL DAY. I'm gonna return for sure. I like these little places that are made out of houses.
(4)Tammy T.
Friendly, quick service in a cute little house turned restaurant. I had the tahini stuffed French toast in a light honey syrup with pineapple on top. The flavors really complemented each other. Unfortunately the french toast pieces were not the greatest. I don't know if it was the bread or what but they were soggy-ish. The ham that was served with it paired well with the light honey flavor and pineapple. Overall it was a unique, tasty dish - if the french toast had been firmer it would have been perfect.
(4)Crystal D.
I love love love Wild Mountain! I have been there more times than I can count over the years and never had anything I didn't like. They also have the best margaritas in town and an awesome happy hour!!! :-)
(5)James W.
We've been for breakfast twice. They have a lot of variety on the menu, but everything we've had thus far has been great (Eggs Benedict, Roo's Hometown Scramble, Mega Migas and La Cabana). The best part, for us, is the kids menu. For breakfast, children can choose any three of several items including: bacon, sausage, fruit cup, french toast, eggs, potato cake, or regular toast. Kids drinks are included and the fruit cup has a nice selection.
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