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Vegetarian cafe serving home style cooking, and brunch on weekends. Waffles, organic espresso, additive-free beer and wine, and more. Relocated from 6403 Roosevelt Way NE. Open Wed-Thu 11:00am-7:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-3:00pm.
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6404 9th Ave NE 100, Seattle, Washington, USA, 98115
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41 Reviews
First Review by aaronsk
Buddycocker
Points +82
Delicious Breakfast (til 3 !) - Edit
Absolutely lovely food. As a vegan to have so many choices of breakfast is a TREAT! I had the Highlander and it is scrumptious....they make a spicy and flavorful red pepper sauce over tempeh, tofu, peppers + onions. The place is relaxing and homey. Love the big windows. Super attentive staff.
Read morePros: So Many Options, Unique Entrees, Friendly Service
Guest
Jules3
Points +60
Cozy with very generous portions - Edit
After the mixed reviews here, I was a bit worried that my friends would not like it, but both they and I were positively surprised! The food was (particularly in comparison to German old school vegetarian spots) flavourful and, given how overpriced Seattle is right now, served in generous portions! Above and beyond, we even got a free mixed salad, which was delicious and had a lemon tahini dressing that exceeded my expectations by far! Honestly, I think it's a lovely café for hungry vegetarians and vegans! (Yes, I would also prefer that it was all vegan, but I would prefer that for every restaurant, so...)
Read morePros: Lemon tahini dressing, Free food , Generous portions
Guest
Tako7
Points +26
Temporarily closed - Edit
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KrunchyVegetal
Points +40
Great breakfast spot - Edit
Most of their menu can be made vegan if it isnt already, and has great labeling.
Read moreThe food is delicious! I loved the huevos picantes burrito i got (with tofu and vegan cheese subbed in) and I look forward to going again to try out their vegan waffle options!
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-02
Guest
JimBoulter
Points +342
Great options, cute atmosphere - Edit
Love going to this place for brunch or breakfast. Waffles are great.
Read morePros: Breakfast food
Cons: Parking can be a little annoying, not too bad.
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veganveronica
Points +1298
Great vegan options - Edit
The gingerbread pancakes (special) and southwest hash were amazing. The hash was a special on the board so I don’t remember exactly what it was called, but it had spinach, cheese, tempeh, crispy potatoes, and avocado.
Read morePros: Good options and specials, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Parking on street, Wish they were all vegan!
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JennaRiker
Points +54
A go to in Seattle - Edit
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle! The entire menu is vegan and vegetarian and I have never had a meal here I didn't enjoy. Their tahini dressing is one of the best and I can't go long without Sunlight 's tempeh tacos. Polenta lasagna and huevos rancheros are other faves of mine and my son loves their lemon poppyseed waffle. Staff are great and there is a small outdoor patio.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Many choices, Entire menu is vegan or vegetarian
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dlachica
Points +3056
Craving breakfast - Edit
We had planned to dine at Portage Bay, but upon seeing the okay restaurant rating in the window and minimal vegan options on the menu, went across the street to Sunlight with a good rating. Restaurant has a laid back vibe, with kitchen visible. Service was good. We had the lemon poppy waffle, heuvos rancheros and the house chai tea. I found the waffle satisfying with a nice hint of lemon and plenty of poppy seeds. For the huevos we were offered it with either potatoes or black beans, and opted for the beans. The flavors of the salsa really popped and complemented the black beans on top of the tortillas. The tofu was on the side and was fried and seasoned nicely. We did not add any of the extras. I would order both again. Chai tea seemed weak and I think it was ginger that may have been too prominent for me. It’s street parking, which we typically find a spot, but tend to visit the area in off dining hours.
Read morePros: Indoor and outdoor seating, Vegan options clearly marked, Laid back
Cons: Street parking
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SarahMays
Points +1267
Lots of vegan options - Edit
We came here for brunch on a Saturday. It was busy, but we were seated after a short wait and service was quick and friendly. We loved how many vegan options there were, including baked goods! The Vegan Highlander was our favorite thing we ordered. The deluxe vegan huevos rancheros tasted really salty and I would not order again. Overall, I would come back here if I was in the area and try some different things.
Read morePros: Great tofu and tempeh , Lots of vegan options including baked goods
Guest
Missvegan9
Points +734
Great Vegan Brunch - Edit
Had been on my list to try for YEARS and finally made it! Vegan Huevos Rancheros we're so so good, def hit the spot. And I'm rarely able to get vegan Bloody Marys! Such a perfect brunch. Super small but cozy space, awesome staff.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Good food!, Vegan Bloody Marys!
Cons: Really small space, may have to wait for a table
Guest
PeterN5
Points +493
Glorious vegan breakfasts - Edit
Loved everything about the place; vegan, gluten free options.
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Rmpar
Points +50
Won’t Disappoint - Edit
I am a regular at this cafe for the friendly service and delicious vegan rancheros. The best vegan desserts.
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Paigecs
Points +623
warm, popular spot with OK food - Edit
I've been in Seattle a decade and never managed to drop by here, partly because it's close to (new-ish) Wayward location, and partly because these 70's veggie spots have a certain reputation: healthy but unexciting. On a weekend morning, the place was packed with people of all stripes: the people watching is one of the neater things about this place. It appeared to have a robust vegan dessert spread that I might have to come back for. I would not order the Huevos Picante again, which came with an enchilada sauce that tasted unlike any enchilada sauce I've had and quite a bit like pasta sauce, giving my leftovers a strange lasagne taste to them. The menu item reads: "Add guacamole +2.35 Substitute organic tofu +1.35 Vegan upon request." Since the wording of this menu item is ambiguous, it didn't occur to me that there would refer to a vegan charge instead of a subbing of organic for non-organic tofu.
Read moreFood took a very long time, which is absolutely fine by me given the current climate for labor. I do wish they would increase the size of their parsimonious coffee cups, since it takes a long time to get coffee and no one is on refill duty.
To their credit, they give you enough food for midday leftovers--something I didn't know I valued until places all over town started cutting portion sizes.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-18
Pros: warm atmosphere, extensive vegan desserts, community vibe
Cons: bland food, mash-style low-oil home fries, menu ambiguity
Guest
Leo67
Points +41
Great menu! - Edit
Loved the place, the art, the vibe, and definitely the menu!
Read morePros: Can make options vegan or vegetarian , Biodegradable plastic straws!, Very reasonable prices
Cons: No cons!! Will be back again for sure!!
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rfkaufer
Points +505
Great salad - Edit
I had the best organic greens salad here last night with lotsa seeds and their incredible lemon tahini dressing. I just wish there were a couple more vegan options on the menu.
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Notstevie
Points +1565
Good food, great service - Edit
Got the hummus roll up and it was pretty great (could definitely replicate it at home though!) Service was super quick and everyone was awesome and super helpful. I’d come back!
Read morePros: Knowledgeable about vegan options, Decent prices
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Titlefight27
Points +39
rice n beans crushed me,taste like unc bens 1 min rice n beans strait from a can - Edit
seasoning their food with flavor
Read morePros: tempeh, cute logo
Cons: guac was just avocado nothing else , no seasoning anywhere but tempeh
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divyaj
Points +651
Best Tofu - Edit
I got the Vegan Highlander, which is just roasted tofu and tempeh in pepper sauce. And it is some of the best tofu I've ever had. Thin slices, really firm, great texture. The sauce was amazing too, just the right level of spicy.
Read moreI had the lemon poppy waffle last time, and was not very impressed.
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catst
Points +48
Great food, but you'll wait for it - Edit
I've been here a few times for brunch and had the vegan waffle and some of the tofu dishes (or rather, egg dishes with tofu swapped in). The food is good, and I'd recommend this place to anyone... if they have time to spare. Every time, we've been seated quickly but they are incredibly slow to take our orders and prep the food. I had assumed that this was due to pandemic-related staffing shortages, but reviews on various sites indicate it's been the norm for years.
Read moreThat said, I won't hesitate to come here again! Just be warned that it's not a place for a quick meal.
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Veganfindsndines
Points +254
Solid restaurant.☀️ - Edit
I’ve been here many times. My favorite things are:
Read moreThe black beans.(Best black beans I’ve ever had?!) There are a couple dishes that have the black beans in them, or you could even order them on the side and eat them with any meal.
Soup and sandwich lunch special w/ hummus & avocado sandwich & salad with their homemade herbed salad dressing.
The vegan Highlander! On the brunch menu because that one includes potatoes.(Really good Tempeh.) The side of black beans goes good with this one. Add avocado and you won’t be sorry.
Pros: Good vegan options
Cons: Wish it was all vegan
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Birgit
Points +1816
Creative artsy restaurant - Edit
This place has a lot of vibe, offering space for vibrant art and a big menu of vegetarian food which can be made vegan. The daily soup and salad was very tasty, the bread was nothing to talk about. But the sautéed tofu had everything to create a fantastic memory. Lovey staff, very lovely. The music today was very 80ties and too loud. Overall a good experience and I would be happy to try more dishes here.
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timefortacos
Points +171
It’s okay - Edit
This place was a fantastic option for vegan food back in the early 2000s when vegan food was still scarce. Unfortunately, I’m pretty sure they haven’t changed their menu since then. On one hand, this is great! It has a lot of that old school veg restaurant charm (think lots of brown rice and sprouts) that I still love to see. On the other hand, it’s hard to get much more than that in terms of vegan options. Their tacos are great and brunch is pretty good, but I’d love more vegan dinner options. So many of the interesting options are loaded with cheese (seriously, why put Parmesan *in* the polenta?). Why is there an upcharge to swap the eggs with tofu?! This place could easily be 5 stars if it caught up with the times and catered to vegans a bit better, but for now it’s just okay.
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AsherV
Points +82
Great food! - Edit
I ate here and had an amazing tofu scramble and my sister got a waffle (vegan) and that was also really good. Nice waiters, there was a little bit of a wait though.
Read morePros: Food is amazing
Cons: Busy, long wait
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Orion
Points +1447
Sunlight cafe - Edit
I had the McKenna breakfast here. Servings are large which is great but the food was VERY SALTY even my girlfriend who’s addicted to salt struggled with it so that was a shame however the flavours of the food were still good if you can get through the salt.
Read moreWe were sat upstairs looking down over the kitchen, the cook there worked her bag off making all of the food as the place was very busy.
Pros: Staff, Meal size, Price
Cons: Salty food, The salt, Salt
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ChynaCat
Points +332
My all-time favorite veggie restaurant in Seattle. - Edit
Blushing salad with lemon tahini dressing and a bowl of soup...comfort foods.
Read morePros: Great food, Been around for ages, Best lemon tahini in the universe
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JessicaRichter
Points +369
Best tofu - Edit
Their tofu is amazing! Whatever you get, add tofu or get a side of it!
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willowatcher
Points +32
Our favorite vegan spot in Seattle - Edit
Love everything we have tried on the menu! We just went for breakfast for the first time and enjoyed the breakfast food tremendously.
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