Fully vegan diner-style restaurant located in the Roosevelt neighborhood. Serves mostly breakfast dishes, which may include classics including chicken & waffles, migas, tofuevos rancheros, pancakes, french toast, omelets and biscuits. Sandwiches, burgers and others are available for lunch. (Reported closed Aug. 2022 and then reopened.) Open Mon-Wed 9:00am-2:00pm, Thu 9:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm, Sun 8:00am-8:00pm.
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801 NE 65th St, Ste C (at 8th NE), Seattle, Washington, USA, 98115
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315 Reviews
First Review by HaplessHeather
Stvrws
Points +13
awesome place! - Edit
I am only in Seattle for 2 days, but will definitely eat here both days! I had an amazing buffalo chiggin wrap (not on the menu, but made with buffalo sauce because I like spicy!), I also had the curry chiggin salad (I ordered and took back to the hotel for dinner last night......yeah, it's that good!). Now I'm so ready to head back for dinner tonight before hitting the road back to the Oregon coast.
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ASomerville
Points +512
Amazing! - Edit
I've been to Wayward multiple times and have yet to have a bad meal. A modern restaurant, nice neighborhood, good service, and amazing food. I recommend the hot wings, anything with their biscuits, and the po' boys.
Read morePros: Something for everyone, Food quality, Ambiance
Cons: None
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projectvegan
Points +41
Can i bring the chef home :) - Edit
Fantastic. So many choices and all are delicious.
Read moreGreat hearty breakfasts. Very friendly welcoming staff.
Pros: many many options, very friendly, value for money
Cons: not in my country
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mep
Points +420
Amazing Food! - Edit
My friend told me I had to eat brunch here, and he was right. The food was delicious! Definitely a must-visit for any vegan in Seattle (although my non-vegan friends were also blown away by the food).
Read morePros: Breakfast served all day
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Anthony-Fucito
Points +52
Cheap, delicious, with a great vibe - Edit
I have nothing bad to say about the Wayward Vegan. If you're in Seattle you should absolutely stop in. I've been about 4 times and everything I've gotten has been bombin'. Enough said...
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Kostenk
Points +20
Fanfreakingtastic! - Edit
Oh Wayward- thanks for allowing me to have my first crunch wrap and it be way better than I could imagine. the dips it comes with were incredible and the "beef" crumbles were delicious. My lover had the chicken fried steak and it was equally tasty. The potato cakes it came with were so yummy but we weren't the biggest fan of the greens (when everything else in front of us was partially fried/not uber healthy, greenage came in last place). Servers were way sweet and food came out steaming which is always appreciated. Can't wait to come back for breakfast!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday December 13, 2014
Pros: Incredible Food, Crunchwrap Supreme- nuff said , Gravy on chicken fried steak was so good
Cons: Not a single one
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sandykaren
Points +388
Massive menu - Edit
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, but Seattle gives us a run for the money in terms of vegan food. I loved this place! The menu is massive and so is the amount of food you get. I had the Santa Fe scramble and had to get a side of stuffed hash browns. Both were very good. It's super low key, near the university, so mostly students. I overhead one guy say that his mom wanted to eat there every day!
Read morePros: Lots of options, large portions, reasonable prices
Cons: Maybe too many options!
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xkarax
Points +30
Favorite restaurant in the country! - Edit
I love Wayward and go there multiple times whenever I am in Seattle! Their menu is overwhelming because it is huge and everything is vegan! It's hard to decide whether to get something new or to try an old favorite, but I have never been disappointed!
Read morePros: Inexpensive, Serves breakfast all day., Casual atmosphere
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JoshuaFrance
Points +112
A must try is everything! - Edit
I was in town for a business trip and had made a plan to visit a different Happy Cow recommended restaurant every night. After eating one meal at Wayward Vegan, I was hooked. I'm positive that every dish you will try will be your favorite. I recommend trying an omelet, which doesn't sound vegan but is and their flavoring of their tempeh captures the smokey rich flavor often found in bacon. So do not delay in trying out wayward vegan, and really everything on the menu is a must try!
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logdog1979
Points +114
OK - Edit
We just happened to be in the University District and walked by this place. It really is fast food - as it is really oily and fatty. Great potato salad and sweet potato fries. I also enjoyed the sauce they keep at the tables and the service was really fast. Next time I will opt for something that isn't "grilled."
Read morePros: HUGE menu, table sauce, laid back
Cons: oily
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Meggie and Ben
Points +1786
So many options - Edit
Wayward has SO MANY brunch options. Honestly it's pretty overwhelming.
Read moreEverything we tried was great but it would take forever to try everything! Definitely a place you could visit again and again.
Pros: All vegan, HUGE menu
Cons: Overwhelming amount of choices
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NIBsmf
Points +1102
Yum! - Edit
Food: 9. Vegan junk/comfort food at its finest. The best item I had was the mozzarella wedges... my first of the vegan kind... I loved them despite not usually liking daiya mozzarella. I was slightly disappointed in the chicken and waffle dish... good but not great. My boyfriend liked his breakfast dish.
Read morePrices: 8. Decent.
Atmosphere: 6. Kinda blah. Could be cuter. Only real complaint, though, is that it was a hot day but they had the door open so it felt hot in there.
Staff: 8. Friendly and helpful.
Pros: Vegan, Good Selection, Yummy
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Smallu
Points +134
Meh+ - Edit
I've been avoiding this place since I became a vegan in 2008 because from the look of the place and the menu it looked stuck in that period of time when the vegan restaurant food was unsophisticated and unimaginative. I went this past weekend and my suspicions turned out to be true. Having said that, they do serve the best (only?) vegan "greasy spoon" breakfast in town. The hashbrowns and biscuits are legit, the gravy is good. The tofu scramble is not; I make better at home. This is very, VERY casual dining with only counter service. On the upside, you get a lot of food for very little money. On the downside, this restaurant just doesn't seem to try or care. The plates don't look pretty, the inside is so freaking loud. This place is great if you're suffering from a hangover, otherwise skip it.
Read morePros: Cheap, Big portions, Lots of variety
Cons: Loud, Unsophisticated, Parking
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Bandwitch
Points +41
Wayward Vegan Cafe is my happy place - Edit
I go to Wayward pretty much every time I am in town from the Eastside, and I have never been anything less than blown away by this amazing vegan diner. I am in heaven whenever I am at Wayward, whether I am there in the morning, chowing down on pancakes topped with fruit and cashew whip cream; in the early afternoon, munching on a BLT; or in the evening, savoring a plate of ****ING RADICAL bacon cheese fries (NO SERIOUSLY GUYS THESE ARE THE MOST AMAZING THINGS EVER).
Read moreIn addition to the amazing food, the staff is friendly and the wait times are always reasonable. If you plan on setting foot in the U District in the next EVER, then do yourself a favor and grab a meal at Wayward. Or two. Or five. Who's counting? You won't be disappointed.
Pros: food sent down from heaven, friendly staff, did I MENTION THE FOOD
Cons: I can't eat there every day every meal!
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graceface
Points +62
A Top Favourite - Edit
The menu at Wayward Cafe is pretty much endless and everything that I've tried has been great. High quality diner food for reasonable prices. Make sure to stop by on Sat/Sun in the morning as they have to die for home made cinnamon buns. Great location although it does fill up during rush times, especially on the weekend. Staff is friendly.
Read morePros: excellent food, good value, great selection
Cons: fills up during rush times
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grantxvx
Points +84
Perfect! - Edit
Great atmosphere, delicious food, unpretentious menu, fashionable t-shirts, and one of the few places in the US that my wife could get her hands on vegan fetuccini alfredo! Thumbs up!
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PeaceLoveVeggies
Points +96
Good food, nice people - Edit
The food is very good (although greasy and unhealthy. But still vegan!) and the people are nice :) great place to bring omni friends to show them the comfort food side of veganism (it's not all steamed veggies and tofu!!) Every Omni friend I've brought has loved the food too. OH! AND. Best french fries EVER.
Read moreAlso, they are super accommodating. Normally they have a no-outside-drinks rule, but my fiancé and I wanted to have dinner there for our anniversary and bring a bottle of sparkling cider (and a fancy tablecloth and candle!) so we called ahead and they said it would be fine :) we got all dressed up and had a great vegan meal for our anniversary, and it was very special, with help from Wayward!
Pros: fantastic, vegan food, friendly, accomodating staff
Cons: have to bus your own table, food is greasy/unhealthy
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PlantStrongEats
Points +27
Yummy! - Edit
I love going to Wayward cafe! My husband and I were going almost every weekend for breakfast. The food is delicious... although not particularly healthy. I love getting the waffle with warm berry compote and Cashew whip. My husband typically go savory and gets the Chiggen Parm which is delicious!
Read moreThe staff are super friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed.
Pros: Great food, friendly staff, Relaxed atmosphere
Cons: Not particularly healthy, The kitchen could use some degreaser
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Calix
Points +47
Seriously Amazing - Edit
They have the best breakfast food. I love their huge pancakes and can't get enough of them! You don't go to Wayward when you want something healthy, but my goodness it tastes so good. It's like your traditional breakfast joint, like a Coney Island type restaurant, except EVERYTHING is vegan and it's a beautiful thing.
Read morePros: Fast and friendly, Good prices, Big portions
Cons: Not so healthy
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mystereys
Points +40
All vegan comfort food. - Edit
One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. I'm there about once a week. Really good, reasonably priced vegan comfort food. Plenty of gluten-free options.
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SanjivKJ
Points +20
Awesome menu - for vegan and those resisting - Edit
The place was clean, staff friendly, cool music. The food was delicious and they helped me decide. Portion size was huge. Loved my first experience here. I wanted to order 15 things from the menu!
Read morePros: friendly helpful staff , clean, awesome portion size
Cons: not more of them everywhere!
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pandapharmd
Points +89
Last visit was five years ago...still miss it! - Edit
This was the highlight of my Seattle trip seven or eight years ago and I made sure to visit when I came back a few years after that. The food was great every time. The Philly Cheese was my favorite but I never had anything there that I wouldn't rate five stars.
Read morePros: Delicious, Nice decor, Philly cheese
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Posi Britt
Points +679
Finally! - Edit
This place was one of my favourite stops on our Seattle food tour. I ordered the Meatball sub with fries and was not disappointed. Fried/breaded cheese? Who can say no to that? The fries were perfect too.
Read moreMy husband ordered an omelet. Even though I have had vegan omelets I have appreciated more, there take on it was pretty awesome.
The atmosphere was a bit busy but I am assuming that was due to the crowd being in town for a large punk rock reunion show. Still super awesome! Make sure you go!
Pros: All vegan, Brekfast all day, Meatball subs!
Cons: A bit loud, Can get busy, Not in Edmonton
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soph
Points +164
Diner food - Edit
This place is great when you want to eat greasy diner food that is vegan. I love their hashbrowns! I always order their breakfast food, since it is served all day every day from 9-9. A great place to take non-veg people who love diner food. They have a very big menu, and good prices.
Read morePros: hashbrowns, vegan, big big menu
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ZuZu
Points +300
Vegan with a Punk Rock Sensibility - Edit
When you want a lot of filling, high calorie food for a good price, this is the place! They have made strides towards healthier cuisine in the last year or two, they now offer gluten free bread and big salads as well as all their hearty original offerings. This place has heart and soul. Its a Seattle institution.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Friday September 20, 2013
Pros: big portions, fair prices, collective atmosphere
Cons: not a health food restaurant , but you can still make healthy choices
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Steve_vegan
Points +119
Diner Style Vegan Fod - Edit
I had dinner here last night and it was great, I had the lasagne. As a vegan it's great to eat somewhere that has as many options as Wayward Vegan Cafe. The prices are very reasonable also.
Read morePros: Options, Vegan
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vaportrail
Points +48
Really? They Let Dogs In? - Edit
The food here is decent, but cleanliness is an issue. I've been there when they let a dog in the restaurant. I'm allergic to dogs, and thought that was BS. A dog shaking or scratching clouds the air with dirty dog.
Read morePros: good variety of food, food is decent
Cons: they let dogs in, cleanliness
Miso Vegan
Service dogs are allowed by law, yet the law does not require the dog to have a vest or other special "service dog" indicators.
Read morevaportrail
This is widely abused, as we all know. Most people that bring dogs into stores or restaurants are thoughtless people who do it for attention. They don't think about allergies or cleanliness. If you are blind (and certain other life-threatening conditions), fine. Otherwise, you are making people sick for your own ego.
Read moreMiso Vegan
That may (or may not) be true, but it's not the business's fault and they don't deserve low ratings for following the law. They are not allowed to refuse dogs if the human says its a service dog. Why hold it against a small vegan business?
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Because I think it is up to the business to question the dog owner about this issue, in order to protect your most-sensitive customers. A sign on the door would be helpful also. I see these signs on the doors of other businesses and restaurants. Too bad I can't eat there. I like the place. This is a big issue for me and others.
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But what makes you think they didn't? I saw them ask a customer to take a dog outside, so it seems they *do* ask, and you just came on a day when there was a service dog in there.
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