Good food here at the Dish and great hot sauce selection!Giving a 4 star because we came here for breakfast early in the morning and forgot masks. Oops! It happens- were human right?The server made us feel TERRIBLE by shaming us in front of what seems like the entire restaurant. Mind you, our table was LITERALLY 3 feet from the door. She then said in an annoyed tone that she would check in the back to see if she had any. She came back with the last two she could find. Then she gave us the masks and proceeded to say in a condescending tone just so you know - theyre required everywhere here. Thanks for the info and making me feel completely unwelcome in your restaurant. God forbid we forgot our masks at 8 am on a Saturday morning. I live less than a mile from here. Probably wont be coming back here unless its to donate a $7 box of masks from Costco in loving memory of my fellow patrons that forget theirs.

Always have my eye out for little golden nuggets when Im treating myself to a weekend breakfast out- like The Dish Cafe on Leary Way! Nearly passed it up on my way into Ballard from West Seattle. It was definitely worth backing up and easily finding a parking space nearby. It was 9am on Saturday and my hubby and I walked right in and was immediately seated. I ordered My Favorite - yes, thats the name of my breakfast! And it will be from now on! Great service, great food, great prices. My definition of a golden nugget!

The Dish Cafe has a diverse menu, excellent service and outdoor seating available. I ordered their biscuit with gravy, eggs & potatoes...super delicious! Spouse enjoyed Nikos scramble with scone & fruit vice potatoes. Portions were not oversized, but ample for the average eater. Prices seemed a bit on the high side given the portion size, but this is true just about everywhere these days. We would definitely return and highly recommend The Dish Cafe. Just get there early--its not a huge place and quite popular especially on weekends.

Wry good food. We had the breakfast sandwich and half order of Benedict. We got there just before the Sunday morning rush and it got a bit crazy due to under staffing but they did a good job anyway. Well certainly go back when were in Seattle again. As another reviewer noted, their scones are unusual but very good.

Great French dip sandwiches, homemade potato salad. Yummy.

Delicious food and great customer service. I have a severe dairy allergy and they were very helpful. They worked with me on what I could have were not discriminatory at all. They also didnt gouge me on the price, like other restaurants have. 10/10 will recommend.

Excellent food. Great staff.

Always great service and excellent food. Its one of our main go to places. My wife says they have the best fruit bowl of any restaurant. The SOB potatoes are awesome!

Its a nice little hole in the wall cafe. The staff were really busy but were quick to get the food out.

Went on a Sunday. Although busy it was worth the 20 minute wait. Best breakfast weve had in awhile. We had the my favorite omelette with curry sauce and the Seattle to Portland scramble with tomatoes, bacon, spinach. Make sure to order the scone which is really a delicious coffee cake. Even the drip coffee was good! New favorite breakfast hole in the wall.

The Dish is open for business! Support this local neighborhood spot. They now have taco night on Saturdays! They are taking extra precautions during this time.

Decent little dive cafe, but they dont know how to cook eggs... I ordered over medium and got under cooked eggs even for over easy. The potatoes were meh and they didnt have any jam or anything for my toast. The veggie burger is home made and delicious. Service is what I expected. Overall its a solid 3 stars. I would give it another chance, but I think they could do a better job of keeping things clean and fresh as well.

The Dish has been my favorite breakfast restaurant in Seattle for years! It feels like a cozy familiar place to get reliably good food and an overall warm and welcoming experience. Their service is really great, you barely ever have to wait a long time to get a seat and you can drink complementary coffee in the meantime.The veggie benedict and My Favorite scramble are my friends and I go to every time!

Dish is my favorite brunch restaurant in Seattle. Fantastic vegetarian options (I get their breakfast burrito or the slacker pretty much every time). Partner loves the Jen’s sandwich. Staff is super friendly.

This place is amazing! Not a lot of room inside and you’ll want to get there early. Once you are in … amazing food awaits!! Also the counter service is super cool. Highly recommended!!

Great food. Fast friendly service. Prices were reasonable for the quantity and quality of food. I enjoyed my visit and will definitely come back to try more dishes. The huevos verde was very good. Philly cheesesteak was great also.

Our new favorite local place for brunch! My boyfriend got the eggs benedict (he says they have good Hollandaise), I got the Greek omelette with the scone (slathered with the raspberry preserve), and both were great! Reasonable prices and friendly service, just an all-around good experience, definitely would recommend!

The people were very friendly, though we felt a bit rushed. Theyre obviously more focused on getting the next customer than serving the current one. I admit that as I write this Im not feeling the love. My daughter was very pleased with her kids breakfast. She got the kids classic breakfast which came with 2 eggs scrambled, potatoes, 2 slices bacon and avocado substituted for sausage. I ordered the only Veggie option and though I ordered it with additional avocado topping, it was an incredibly small portion...especially for the $12 I paid for it :( I counted the forkfuls and I got 11. More than a dollar per forkful. There were no special veggies or delicate decorative lettuce pillows, just a large plate with a not very appealing layer of pan fried veggies (mostly potato). I took a picture from the side to show how little there was, but honestly it looks like more than there really was. It was just cleverly spread out to look sufficient. It hardly rose above the edges of the plate. I think my daughter received the larger (more delicious) portion for half the price. A single layer of plain veggies topped with a $2.50 quarter of an avocado. I mentioned this to the server and they took it away, but promptly brought it back and said thats the normal portion. The eggs Benedict looked good, but I wont be coming back...

I have been mistreated at this place, and very disappointed. The person who is sitting people didnt give me a chance to look for a space to sit. It was a busy time, but he should have talking to me with respect. He shouted to just wait outside! This is not the way you treat customers. He was very defensive even after I explained my disappointment to him.

Nice little place for breakfast. Eggs Benedict was absolutely delicious 5 star. Corned beef hash 3 star lack of flavor and a little oily. Scone 1 star very bland and very dry.

Best breakfast in Ballard. Their eggs Benedict is delicious and their bloody Mary is strong

Found this breakfast spot on Google Maps and checked it out. Delicious food, excellent mimosas and friendly staff. I will definitely be back!

They definitely know how to make a perfect over medium egg! The scone is delicious!! Everything weve tried has been fantastic!

Small dinner but great food

The SOB Spuds are just so delicious. Quaint and cozy place serving comfort food. Great staff at the bar.

Excellent food...friendly service...definitely returning!!

Great soup! Wasn’t expecting that-would recommend with a sammmich

Great breakfast, friendly staff. A+

Really good and very reasonable breakfast

Interesting unique dishes. Taste is amazing!

Great food! Good service! Family friendly! My new favorite diner!

Cafe food and service here is super good. dont worry if its busy, it is worth the wait. the service was very friendly and attentive. this place has great reviews for a reason.

Stumbled across on my walk and was not disappointed. Denver omelet, toast, and potatoes hit the apot

I got the corned beef hash. Not traditional, but tasty.

I am very picky on food and I have been many Resturant in us and diffident country and this place have the most delicious and amazingly fresh all kind of food that I never enjoy in any other restaurant 👌🏼😀also have a amazing staff super friendly and kind 😊👍🏼love it ❤️💯

Menu under clear vinyl easy to read and use. Delicious breakfast

Small place, great food and friendly service

Quaint diner with great food- recommend checking it out. Also serves alcohol

Tuna melt and tomato basil soup. You cant really go wrong here. Solid little spot and friendly service. Ive been coming here for 17 years.

The Slacker was very good!

Great food friendly staff

Great small diner. This reminds me of the diners from my childhood in Texas.

As tourist, we had no idea what was good. Not the best choice, I had eggs and toast ok. My husband has corn beef hash he said it tasted like it just came out of the can and it was cold. The waitress was very rude when we asked for another min when ordering. Than she acted as if we were an inconvenience to her. I would not return.

Bomb huevos rancheros, but i would have preferred rice rather than homefries.... And chips, more chips. Bottomless chips with this dish, always.

Nice little spot. Went Sunday at about 9:30am, sat at the bar watching the kitchen though the wall of hot sauces. Service was fast & friendly. Ordered a scramble--came out quickly and hot. Was delicious and a very good value for the price.

I had biscuits and gravy which were delicious and my lady had a breakfast burrito which was also delicious. Worth the drive, worth the wait!

Cozy place. Can get a little crowded at peak times and at those times service and food to table times can be slow.Not the case today. Friendly and quick. A bit of a Mexican flair to the standard American eggs and hash breakfast. Slacker special is a crowd pleaser, they have breakfast burritos, for example...They distinguish themselves most with the quality of their ingredients. Orange tint to the egg yolk. Bacon so hearty its approaching ham.Whatever you do, try their homemade scones. Epic.

My favorite spot in Seattle since 2001. I have been going here since college and it has been consistently great through that entire time. Get some friends together and enjoy a classic Seattle brunch.

Great outdoor seating and awesome food! A Ballard staple for sure.

The food here is wonderful! Big full plates of food!

Very cute local cafe, love it. The services are perfect, will come again.

My new favorite for TexMex Breakfast!!

What a delightful place to get some brunch with a friend. 😊 I very much enjoyed the food, the chill atmosphere, and the friendly team. Thanks for adding a positive spin to my Sunday morning.

Tasty. Gigantic scone

Awesome food and service. Everything is fresh and real, from the thick cut bacon, to the homemade pancakes and fresh homemade strawberry jam!

Dish is where I like to go for grubbin food and big portions. You get a fair amount of food for what you pay.

This is one of our familys all-time favorite restaurants for breakfast. Consistently excellent food. Owned by people in the neighborhood. Fresh ingredients. Family-friendly. We love this place!

Great diner for a casual brunch. I went on a weekday and got fast friendly service but can imagine its a lot busier on a weekend.I got the corned beef hash and it absolutely hit the spot.

Ive eaten there three times so far, and each time has been great. The wait staff is super helpful and welcoming. Some of the foods like the corned beef hash are made from scratch, very good. I like how the front of the place feels bright with nice size windows 👍

One of my favorite breakfast places. Fast friendly service. Great food. Highly recommend.

Great Tex Mex breakfast

Great, cozy, spot for breakfast staples. everything was delicious and the service was wonderful. This will become we regular for us.

Always a good start to a Sunday morning. Highly recommend the Chicken Fried Steak, and my toddler loves the Kids French Toast. In summer they have an outdoor area, in winter it is warm and toasty with accompanying comfort food.

How did I discover this awesome place! Great atmosphere, and friendly staff. We had the Jens and potato salad, scrumptious!!! Discover for yourself. Delicious, if you want a home cooked meal go out of you way and taste the love.

Great little lunch, sandwich, nice potato salad, quick service. Also, a quiet place to have a conversation. Reasonable prices. Pretty touch to see every hot sauce bottle on the shelves as decor and to use.

Great food! Biscuits and gravy was amazing

I delightful local restaurant to have breakfast or lunch. Simple place, yummy food, good service. Great place for a meal.

Super cute, cozy breakfast/lunch dinner. The food is delicious, the staff are friendly. Sometimes there is a wait.They do put chairs and a coffee station outside on nice days, so you can hang out and enjoy the weather while you wait.The breakfast burrito is my favorite.

Breakfast favorite for the area! Mexican twist on breakfast/brunch, very good. Service has always been prompt and personal. Not crazy expensive like other places in Seattle. Not a ton of space inside, so get there early on weekends or you will have to wait.

Service was fantastic, food was great and a decent price (12 dollars for a veggie eggs Benedict). Great drip coffee too.

Loved eating here because the portions are big and I’m basically just a fat grease loving monster. Don’t judge. I’m trying really hard to work on my fitness but all I can think about is fittin-this greasy bacon into my mouth. So delicious, and I don’t even like bacon.Come for the food, stay for the service.

Delicious, affordable, basic American diner fare with a Mexican flare. Rare to find in Seattle! Indulge in the scone that comes with most meals. It is basically cake

One of the greatest hole-in-the-wall diners Ive been to. Awesome egg dishes for breakfast, and some really good salads and sandwiches for lunch. Seating can be tricky if you go on weekends, so you may end up sitting outside while you wait for a table.

Very good food and attentive staff. Reasonable prices. Probably crowded on weekends. We were there at 11 AM on Friday and not many vacant seats.

I love these ever since an old friend made them for us, but I find it hard to find in the stores. Naturally, I had to try this place. I was not disappointed. Tried a sweet and a savory trumpet...the maple cream butter and the ham and english cheese. Both were great. Only issue is to check the days theyre open. Make sure theyre open the day youre down there.

Great breakfast food and the service was great and very attentive. They refilled my coffee like 5 times during our 1 hr visit. Too bad the coffee was horrible. For a breakfast place, thats the one thing I would ask them to improve on... The coffee. I thought it might be just from that one pot that tested stale but my cup was refilled multiple times with the same bad coffee :( otherwise great breakfast place to check out.

Love this tiny little diner. The Slacker might be the greatest breakfast scramble I have ever had. Everyone was very friendly, and the service was quick. Would go again!

This place has come a long way. Great menu. And their chicken fried steak was great!!

DELICIOUS food. Such friendly staff. I love this place!

This place is awesome! The staff was super friendly and attentive. We were sat immediately, brought coffee in less than a minute and our food came out quickly even though they were fairly busy. My bacon was definitely a contender for the best bacon Ive ever had and Ive had my fair share of bacon. The pancakes are huge, I could not finish one and super fluffy. This is a great place to eat if youre looking for home cooked, big portioned tastiness.

Great breakfast spot, with very friendly staff. It is a bit small and crowded inside and tends to be busy on the weekends. I love their food, but my only complaint is that their breakfast potatoes can be hit or miss depending on how busy they are. Everything else Ive eaten there has been wonderful.

Excellent diner. They fit the mold while having their own attractive menu items. Service is really friendly and polite, they were very understanding of the gigantic mess my baby + a muffin made.

Instead of waiting for a table, we sat at the counter and got a full blast of how much of a neighborhood diner Dish is. We were bookended by regulars who literally ordered the usual from the waitress. The staff was beyond friendly. After finding out that we were visiting and going to Bumbershoot, our waitress gave us tips for driving and parking at the festival.They have a bunch of hot sauces lined up on a shelf so you can pick your poison. Id recommend the always-delicious Secret Aardvark. It gave the poached eggs + corned beef hash a nice kick. That plate came with a scone which, confusingly, looked like a coffee cake but eh. Ate and liked it anyway.We also got an order of biscuits and gravy, which was overkill considering how massive our main portions were. We ate one biscuit and took the other to go, and it was still the best a few hours later.

A solidly consistent great brunch spot in Ballard. Go early to get a spot right away or arrive when you do and enjoy coffee outside. Never had a plate I didnt like. Service is great, too!

This place was a nice breakfast treat. We were rather seated quickly, having only two in our party, even though it appeared to be a packed house. The staff was very accommodating and friendly and the food was nice. A decrnt little morning place for breakfast.

No.I dont like giving any kind of negative review but Id want to know. Really tiny place. Feels more like a trailer. I dont need fancy but just sayin. Service was friendly. Food... Cant for the life of me figure out why such a high rating. Bland. No condiments on this earth can help this food. We had the corned beef hash, scone and French Toast with bacon. Lets just say Bacon makes everything better. Thank God for Bacon! Not meaning to write a scathing review or anything just would have like to have never been, wont recommend or return.

A lovely breakfast spot with excellent food and consistent quality.

Small place but worth it. Went with a large group of 15 and took a bit as they werent prepared but was worth the wait.

Great, small, and cute breakfast place! Awesome omelets, coffee, service. Highly recommend!

Best breakfast Ive had in years! Soo good!

Ive only been here once. It was decent diner food, but I dont really get why it has such huge lines on the weekends. It was fine, but Im not wowed and not eager to go back given the crowds.

Ive been going to The Dish since 2001, and its always been excellent. The food is hot, tasty, and consistent. They serve great coffee, and the staff love working there. Its just a great experience all around.

Best breakfast diner!! Absolutely love the food and vibe here. Cant recommend it enough.

Friendly staff and quick service. The corned beef hash is homemade and comes out nice and crispy! Scrambles are huge, definitely worth the visit.

Great food and consistently fantastic service. This is our go-to neighborhood breakfast spot.

Fast service. Good food. Breakfast sandwich was one of the best Ive ever had.

Been going here for like 15yrs, always delicious, always enough food to cure a hangover, and to top it off, always friendly staff. Thanks for being a Ballard staple.

No frills diner that serves up delicious food from friendly staff

My friend and I love the amazing breakfast!!! Big portions well seasoned potatoes and hand made breakfast sauage!!! Also if you are a fan of hot sauce they have a small wall with a bunch of different types and levels.

This tiny little cafe has more personality than you could ever imagine! There is always a line out the door and yet the wait is short because there are only a handful of tables in this joint. The food is super delicious - anywhere from the breakfast sandwich to the eggs scrambles. Great food!