The 11 best breakfast and brunch in Woodinville

We’ve had a meal here a couple of times over the last few years, the recent June menu by the new chef is hands down on of our best meals ever. The service is great, the pairing of Japanese and Mexican flavours inspired.There was a surprise element in all of the dishes we ordered and the flavours worked together very well. Even though I was full, I couldn’t stop stealing bites from my partner’s pistachio gateau!

We chose this place to have my bday lunch here. Its a nice place with a cabin like feeling inside. They also offer outdoor seating. The food is very tasty and the staff is very helpful. Highly recommended is their Creme Brûlée, which made our experience so full filling. They offer a huge variety of wines and cocktails. They have good amount of parking spaces. Prior Reservations are recommended to avoid any kind of waiting.

From start to finish, everything about our visit was first-class. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service was attentive without ever feeling rushed. The standout of the evening was the halibut — perfectly seared on the outside, moist and buttery inside, with a delicate balance of flavors that really showed off the chef’s skill. Every bite melted in my mouth. The seasonal accompaniments complemented it beautifully, adding just the right mix of texture and brightness. The Barking Frog continues to deliver one of the best fine-dining experiences in the Pacific Northwest — creative, consistent, and always memorable. I’ll absolutely be coming back, especially for that halibut!

Barking frog is my favorite Seattle area restaurant. It’s a great occasion spot. The food is out of this world and their sauces are to die for. I have not had a bad bite at this place. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the Seattle area. The lamb shank was phenomenal! A very sizable portion and worth every penny!

Great ambiance, delicious food, and lovely outdoor seating with plenty of parking. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The dishes taste great, though they’re on the pricier side with smaller portions. Overall, a wonderful spot—I’ll definitely be back!

Met up with family here. Hasn't changed much in 25 years except for occasional cobwebs. Missing was the face of executive chef, Bobby Moore. We were greeted immediately when we walked in the door and asked if we had reservations. We did and were then seated near the kitchen service bar where we could see much of the food being prepared. The restaurant is very clean but I did notice frayed carpet at edges of concrete floor. Drinks were ordered quickly and the restaurant was starting to fill up. Drinks were served within minutes. After a couple of minutes, our orders were taken. Food arrived hot 5 minutes later. I had their Barking Frog breakfast. Eggs were cooked perfectly and the roasted potatoes were tasty with the roumalade. The two huckleberry pancakes were also cooked perfectly with both bacon and sausages. Pricing is slightly above market but the quality makes it worth it.

Barking Frog completely exceeded our expectations! We came in for a special dinner and chose the vegan tasting menu, and wow — every course was creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. From the first bite to the last, the attention to detail was clear, and the flavors were anything but predictable. This was easily one of the best tasting menus we’ve had — vegan

We arrived early enough to avoid the usual long wait, but by the time we left, the line had started forming—definitely a sign of a popular spot! I’m very particular about my gravy, so I appreciated that our server graciously let us sample it before ordering. It had real flavor—not just flour and pepper—so we went ahead and shared the biscuits and gravy with eggs. You also get a choice of four bacon or four sausage, and we were able to split two of each. The portions are huge—plenty for the two of us, and honestly, still more than we could finish! The food came out quickly, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the service was top-notch. The decor is super cute, giving off that old-school café vibe that feels warm and welcoming. If you love classic diners with great food and a cozy atmosphere, I’d definitely recommend Woodinville Café. Thank you for the great service! We’ll be back.

Great little diner. Corned Beef Hash with Sunny side up egg - chopped corned beef hash instead of the canned one. It was good other than the beef being too tough and chewy. Chicken fried steak- crispy fried and gravy was yummy. Came with a biscuit and gravy on the side. Biscuit are usually dried and dense This place’s biscuit is fluffy and very tasty. Think of it as the croissant but in biscuit form. Highly recommended

The food was great. The hash browns were not oily like most restaurants. We ordered Huevos Rancheros and veggie omelette. They both were tasty, not too much cheese like iHOP.

The omelette was quite watery, with an overwhelming amount of tomato and cheese. The pancake also tasted undercooked, with noticeable raw batter. Additionally, the waitress handed us the bill just as we were beginning our breakfast, which felt a bit rushed. On a positive note, the M&M hot chocolate was enjoyable.

We visited Woodinville Cafe on a Friday morning around 9:20am, and it was already bustling. The hostess quoted a 5–10 minute wait, which was spot on. We’re visiting from out of town and staying nearby, so it was a convenient choice. The food was good, though a bit pricier than other breakfast spots we’ve been to. I had the avocado toast (it's half a piece of toast) with pancakes, plus a side of hash browns and coffee. My husband ordered the biscuits and gravy, which came with eggs and bacon. Despite the busy atmosphere, our meals arrived quickly, and everything was hot and fresh. Our server was attentive and friendly, making sure we had everything we needed. By the time we left, the cafe was even busier, with people waiting outside—always a good sign!

Everything here was very comforting for a breakfast, minus the food. I tried making their vegetarian options vegan, but the waitress, who was very considerate, made it clear that the bread is not guaranteed to be vegan. The only option here for breakfast for vegans was oatmeal cooked with water that comes with fresh fruit. You also get a side of brown sugar or you can ask for maple syrup which was kind of watery... Loved everything but the food unfortunately, so much potential to just make a few vegan breakfast options! The rest of my omnivorous family thoroughly enjoyed their meals.

I give it 5 stars because the atmosphere is fantastic - a kind of diner Americana vibe. It was crowded and seems popular. The service and staff were friendly, welcoming and excellent. My food was good and my wife's looked delicious. The only thing I want to complain about were the abysmal bland freezer fries. They were exactly the symmetrical crinkle-cut kind that your mom baked in the oven for you. Although these had no salt and no taste except for the oil that was probably too old. Apart from that I loved it!

Wow, Panera is so back. Great service by nice young man Apollo. Nice to see someone taking such pride in their work. Can't automate someone like that. Will be back!

Today, my mom and I went out for lunch at Panera Bread, and we had such a great experience! As we walked in, we were greeted by an employee named Dakota, and wow—he was an absolute delight! He had incredible energy, made amazing recommendations, and his enthusiasm was off the charts. Dakota made both of us feel genuinely welcomed and happy, and that kind of warmth really made our day. Big shoutout to Dakota—he truly deserves a raise! No cap! :)

A huge shout-out to Josh at Panera Bread in Woodinville! As one of the managers, your attention to detail and eagerness to ensure my food is prepared just the way I love it, always with a warm smile, truly stands out! Your dedication to exceptional service makes every visit SO special!!! Also, a big THANK YOU to Dakota, whose friendly attitude brightens my day! The outstanding service from both of you is why I love Panera Bread! Josh, you are MORE than AMAZING-- keep up the fantastic work!!!

Our order was completely wrong. As a customer, I expect the order is checked by the staff to confirm all is there before handing it to the customer. Unfortunately, we ordered two pick-2 and a bowl of Mac and Cheese and we only got a sandwich (which we didn't order). We'll think twice before ordering from here again.

The restaurant is located in a very convenient location with plenty of parking. There are enough tables and a small fireplace inside. We usually go to Panera Bread for broccoli soup. It is quite tasty and goes well with their signature bread.

First time getting Panera wasn't impressed. We order the 4 breakfast sandwich deal. The Bacon egg and cheese didn't came with bacon strips, it came with barely any bacon bits. The sandwich looked like they were just thrown together, sloppy. labels weren't marked.

I’ve had Panera once before-years ago- and I decided to order takeout from this location on my lunch break. Check out my photos for what I ordered. I do wish there was more of everything in the sandwich-it felt like I was eating mainly bread. The green goddess dressing is what made the sandwich for me. I had this paired with the broccoli cheddar soup.

These are hands down the best bagels in town. They’re super generous with the cream cheese, offer a wide variety of flavors and bagel types, and they’re so popular they often sell out — so it’s best to go early. My personal favorite was the everything bagel with jalapeño cream cheese.

Really good bagels! Ordered two sandwiches, a coffee, and half a dozen to take home. Very nice people working there. We’ll be back!

OKAY, yesterday Mother's Day the bakery was busy in the early morning after ordering my guest & me took a seat inside & our breakfast's were delivered table side rather fast. I was very DISAPPOINTED with the Pacific King Lox on a sesame toasted bagel. it was less than 3/4 ounce of fish!! for $13.00 dollars way too expensive. open faced not enough Lox to cover 1 side of bagel. very stingy with the Lox. when it can time to leave there were no bagels to buy & take home. they were mostly sold-out of the most favorite flavors.

By far my favorite bagel place in the east side. The bagels are chewy but not tough and also crispy when toasted. I love their breakfast bagels especially the egg and cheese with ham. The eggs are fluffy and the cheese is always melted to perfection! Service is sometimes slow but worth the wait.

I've been here a couple times when I was in the area from Monroe (we are so bagel deprived in Monroe). Each time I have come in staff is so friendly and obviously just having fun being there. Yesterday we were out much earlier than usual to take our kitty to the vet and decided to get some bagels and they were amazing! Still warm even after the drive home and so soft and chewy and delicious. This place has everything going for it. Don't ever close!

Always love the bagels here ! They have a wide variety . Me and my husband got Cheddar Jalepeno bagel with roasted garlic spread , Swiss everything with Jalepeno spread egg , bacon and cheese !! Love it

Best bagel I’ve ever had!!!! It’s perfection. We got the Pacific King bagel on Asiago and it was DELICIOUS. Fresh Alaskan salmon and fresh fluffy bagels… can’t get better than this! Shoutout to Tina and Jaz

Food: Delicious breakfast food. Not too bad for the price the portions are decent I had enough for another meal but I also got an appetizer. Have to try the coffee cake honestly the only reason I'd go back. Otherwise too expensive. Service: Ok, nothing noteworthy. Our server was quick to fix anything. Didn't really check in or anything. Atmosphere: Actually quite nice. Inside looks like a really nice restaurant, same with the server attire. However the feeling doesn't match up to its expectation so it left me a bit disappointed despite having perfectly fine service. Other: Easy parking, no wait on weekdays not sure about weekends.

I’ve been coming here since high school and this spot never disappoints! I will let you know in advance that this spot gets super busy in the mornings/brunch, especially over the weekends- I’m not sure if reservations are available but if it is, I’d recommend doing so (especially if you have a larger group). The interior is well decorated and the bathrooms are also very clean! As for the service, everyone has always been very polite and professional. For food, my family and I ordered the Lumberjack Omelette, buttermilk pancakes with strawberry, and Chicken Souvlaki Gyro. Even though the prices are on the higher end, the omelette does come with potatoes or fresh fruit as well as pancakes. And even though the portions don’t look that big, they’re super filling so it can definitely last for two meals if you want. Flavor-wise, this place never misses! There has never been a dish that didn’t taste good and this place has been my family’s go-to for several years. If you’re looking for a solid breakfast/brunch spot, this is the place to be!

Welcoming hosts, quick and attentive service, and great food. Our family had a great brunch experience here. Our server, Margi, was very attentive and helped us choose from the menu and gave some fantastic recommendations. Their fresh baked lemon berry cake and the coffee walnut cake were yum. Definitely recommend their mimosa and german chocolate coffee. We really liked the crab meat omelette and la conner potatoes. This cafe is family friendly, and our kids enjoyed their food as well. Highly recommend this place!

This cafe is so cute!! The food is amazing and so are the drinks. The staff is also very friendly and gives great recommendations. Please please please go here for your next brunch or girls day!!

I don't like giving all 5 star reviews, but... the friendly atmosphere created by the staff with smiles and greetings, the server (I've regrettably forgotten her name) was genuinely kind, patient and helpful. The food was perfectly prepared and tastes as though it was for family. So far I've visited twice and it gets better as I become more acquainted with the staff. Can't wait until next Monday morning!

“Great local brunch spot with simple yet sophisticated décor. Awesome service and food quality. Highly recommend for ambiance and as a date spot. Big parties must get reservations or be prepared to wait 30+ minutes.” Food: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Environment: 10/10 I arrived at the Rusty Pelican Cafe on a Sunday afternoon after being referred here by one of my friends. He was raving about it so I had to give it a shot. Reviews online at the time was a 4.5 stars at approximately 1,650 reviews. Quite impressive I must say. I noted there were a bunch of other reviews stating the customer service wasn’t that great due to understaffing. Upon arriving, I noticed a bunch of vehicles out front and was generally quite busy for a strip mall, I noted there were a bunch of people waiting outside in the shade to the right of the restaurant. It’s a given since it was pretty hot that day. Went inside and noted that there were many large parties and counted at least 7 staff in the front. “Staffing issues? This place is fully staffed” I thought to myself. I peered to the left and noticed an extension into the unit to the left. This brunch spot was bigger than I thought. Noted that most of the parties sitting down at the tables were usually 4 or more. I noted the modernized farmhouse style décor and ambient lighting. They definitely spent some money on remodeling this place. Not rundown and very well maintained. Quaint and humble, but very classy. In the name of expedience, I chose to sit outside. Mistake on my part, because the sun gave me some pretty big sunburns that day. But I digress. Service was attentive, but looking around and seeing how busy they are, I will definitely give them some slack. I ordered the farmhouse skillet, a glass of orange juice and some fruit. Order arrived in approximately 15 minutes. That’s great timing considering how many people were coming in and out of the restaurant. As a sidenote, I do suggest that when you arrive to park, to not do so directly in front of the restaurant. I saw one vehicle try to get out of a parking spot and was constantly being stopped by departing customers from the Rusty Pelican Cafe. Annoying at best, but not a dealbreaker. Food quality is superb. Only way to describe it. Taste is top-notch, food presentation was simple but classy. The silverware, plates and glassware are legitimate, they definitely didn’t go cheap on that. Even the napkins were pretty thick. (“the expensive stuff”) Orange juice was delicious, definitely freshly squeezed and the fruit bowl….. is a fruit bowl. But all ingredients were definitely fresh. Made to order. No pre-packed, pre-made stuff here. If you want great ambiance and an awesome place to take a date for brunch to impress, this is it. I only took one star off of the service category because when I asked for the check, my original waiter was not available and it took forever for someone to ask if there was anything I needed. I presumed my waiter was busy with other tables. The manager was able to sort me out however as she was doing her table rounds. They are a victim of their own success. Too many customers and too popular but still highly recommend.

Update **** Honestly one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. We came to Pelican Rusty after a 20-minute drive expecting a nice brunch, but were completely ignored by our server for over 17 minutes — no greeting, no order taken, not even a coffee offer. They only dropped off water and disappeared. To make matters worse, a party that arrived after us had their order taken and coffee served while we were still waiting, completely invisible to the staff. When I brought it up to the cashier while leaving, all I got was a dismissive “Oh really? Okay,” with zero apology or concern. Absolutely unprofessional. The food might be decent, but the service left a terrible taste in my mouth. Not coming back. My whole day was ruined.

Extremely long wait times at lunch time. They also messed up my order: quarter pounder instead of double quarter pounder and ice latte instead of hot. I payed more for what I got at the end of the:(((

The parking lot has a much better layout now but entering and leaving can be hectic due to the higher traffic on the main road. The lunch and dinner rush makes for longer waiting in line so ordering from the mobile app is highly recommended. The employees are typically friendly but there can be some frustration during peak business time.

I went to get breakfast and first they got my order wrong, then when I did finally get me food and pulled away from the drive thru, I look back at my chair to see a massive puddle of grease, only after about a minute of it being on my chair.

It’s McDonald’s but the woman working was really kind. Her name was Linda and the guy at the second window jimmy was great too. Especially so early in the morning it was a great way to start the day!

Just had a chicken strips meal. I think it was the worst fast food meal I've ever had and I love chicken tenders usually. At least the fries were good. I threw 90% of them in the garbage when I got home.

I think this McDonald’s is great! The staff is amazing friendly and they always get me order right! They were extremely busy on 7/8 around 12 noon and the woman at the window was all smiles and so nice!

The service and food quality at the Woodinville McDonald's used to be outstanding. However, our family has recently observed a decline in standards at this location. The most noticeable issue is the quantity of fries in the container, which is far from full. It certainly feels like price gouging and shrinkflation are at play here.

PLEASE READ I NEED SUPPORT Around 7:20ish At the Mercury in woodinville on Duvall road I found cut up pieces of hair in my drink by the time I found it I had drink more than half, and there were still hairs floating in my drink. I notified the staff that very morning the director called me the next day only offered me a gift card like I don’t spend $50 here almost every two weeks for years now. Nothing was done about the situation. He had showed me footage to show that there was no sign of hair being put it my drink but the hair in my mouth and drink says otherwise. I had tried to leave a email and seems email was incorrect tried called the directors number and no answer I left a voicemail never got back to me. I’ve seen many others wronged by this place employees choosing their own tip and poor service. As a long time customer I am more than dissatisfied I’m disappointed and feel like my health was put in harms way. I stated that I did not wanna go the legal route as it gets messy but I will not be silenced. If you have been wronged by them as well please comment and we can exchange information they can’t keep running a business like this. UPDATE To simply say footage was shared is not enough I’ve been going to mercury easily almost 5 years maybe more this location I’ve been going to for going on 4 years straight. I have no reason to say there was hair out in my drink unless there was hair put in my drink. It’s disappointing director reached out again clearly need to speak to someone else as he still hasn’t taken care of my concerns. Had reached back out after a text and nothing. These companies think small people can’t and won’t do anything but this is legally not ok tampering with someone’s drink intent to harm.

I really like the food here, but I can't believe how crazy the prices have become. I got a 12 oz drink and sandwich and it was almost $19 😬 everyone is always friendly, but the line can move really slow sometimes. I feel like considering the price I'd rather just go somewhere that's more of a restaurant than a coffee stand.

Extremely rude service at the window. There are many drive through coffee shops around. After spending $15 for the rudest service I've experienced in a long time I will not be returning.

Love this location! They always treat me right and the drinks they craft are always great too!

They are always patient and helpful! I like treating myself to a keto decaf frappe (I can't do caffeine). But it is super good! My kids have always like their drinks they've ordered too. In the colder weather, I get decaf latte w/cream.

The drinks are usually awesome! Once in a great while they might forget a flavor pump for their drinks. Other than that, the staff are always polite and respectful. One of the few things I'll miss from Washington since I've moved!

Always super friendly staff! Get the order right every time! Thanks for the espresso beans! I’m charged up!

I came in around 12:40 today March 10, during my lunch break I had ordered a combo and some jalapeño poppers I got my order almost 20 min later and it came cold as well. The lady in the front was super busy and kind , i understand she was busy but the women in the back didn’t help at all she didn’t even say one moment or any words and was just standing there not helping that ONE person in the front. There should definitely get more people for the drive thru and lobby because one is not enough. I don’t care for the money but I just wanted to inform the situation. I couldn’t even eat my food because my lunch was over. Woodinville, WA

This is in a great location close to a freeway and many shops. Because the outside lights were not on yet since it was dusk, it looked like it might be closed but it was open...in fact it is open 24 hrs! What? That's rare! The inside lighting is subtle, more like a higher-end restaurant. The music was louder than expected but it was a good playlist of upbeat oldies. The decor looked quite nice with seats of black metal with wooden seats. Had My first Ultimate Cheeseburger and it was really good! Very cheesy which I liked. Friendly staff too. Also, it was nice to have restrooms that didn't require a code like some do. A great experience except for looking like it was closed.

Ridiculous that you have to place the order yourself even if you are paying cash. Then the guy still has to come over and put the order in and ring you up. I walked in the guy tell me to order on the screen. I tell him I'm paying cash and he says that's fine so it takes me forever to figure out how to put in my order then the guy goes ok you ready comes over gets the recipt then puts it in and rings me up. What is the point in making the customers go through this if they still have to put it in. I hate their system and definitely won't go back to this particular jack in the box and then they give me cold stale curly fries

Everyone enjoyed their meals, we were able to accommodate ages 3 through 45 tastes AND they were able to get our 10 people party served in good time. Little pricey but they do offer value menu options. We will be back!

Great food and the staff is always friendly. My favorite thing about it is that it opens late, so it makes it a great option when we get home late or just want a late night snack.

I had an issue with my order, but Yesenia assisted me and resolved the problem quickly and efficiently. Professionals with her attitude deserve recognition and should be considered for leadership roles.

Food took 15 minutes with nobody around. And it was cold to boot. Cold coffee served as well. The staff seemed very confused, flustered and non-efficient. Management would be wise to invest some time and effort into that. Building was dirty inside as well.

I waited there for more than 20 min for barista to show up, after 40 min we got our coffee and left, coffee was tasteless, it was very plan and bitter. This was our second time getting coffee there and neither day tasted good. Not coming back.

Store apparently does not participate in ANY offers. Did not get my Bonus Stars for my order from my Starbucks gift card. Also did not get the $1 discount from my Safeway account. Not coming back here when there are other locations nearby that participate.

I’ve been coming here for years and I love it. Baristas always know my drink and are super friendly and make good coffee.

I always have had a good impression of the Safeway Starbucks baristas. They have always been pleasant and left me wanting to return.

Yep, it's a Starbucks. If you've been on one, you know what it's like. If you've never been in one, nothing I'm going to say will make any difference to you. Go ahead and go. You know you want to.

Friendly and quick service while grocery shopping. Thanks for the amazing service. 😁

Pretty standard place, for a Starbucks, good service and friendly people!