This is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. Truly a neighborhood joint, where the servers know your name and even your order. It feels like a blast from the past, when things were smaller and personal. It's welcoming. It's warm. And the food is delish. Breads and pastries are all homemade. Get the veggie gruyere sandwich and add a fried egg to it. Yummmm. I'm so grateful this cafe is in my neighborhood and that the people who work here care about it and believe in it with all of their hearts. They've got something special going on here. A rarity. read more

Tasty food and friendly staff. Very much enjoyed our weekend morning breakfast from here. Biscuits were outstanding.

First time here today. I ordered the egg breakfast with a side of grits. I ended up here because I could not find a local place that served grits. This breakfast was so good. The eggs were the perfect over medium, the home fries had a good seasoned taste, and the bacon was yummy and the perfect texture. The grits were yummy as well. They have a display of baked goods as well where everything looked good. I ordered to go, but went in to pick up my order, which was ready. I will definitely go back here. read more

This place has great breakfast, get a biscuit! They also have a really great neighborhood vibe.

Both ways is a special little bakery and cafe. They have good food and baked goods. I actually really like the place but unfortunately have to give them 3 stars because the service is really hit or miss. If the owner Sam is there it's great. She always treats everyone great and makes sure the experience is top notch. Unfortunately if she isn't there it's like night and day. I have gotten to the point where I just turn around and go somewhere else if I don't see her in there. It's really sad when your employees don't care about their job or the establishment they work for. I feel sorry for Sam she deserves better from her employees. read more

Food was amazing, staff was nice and gave great recommendations. It was nice so we sat outside with our pup. Will be coming back. Highly recommended the biscuits and gravy. read more

I am updating my review for the place. I went back to the cafe a few times recently and was impressed every time. They deserve five stars. The staff here are super friendly and caring even when they are very busy. Their biscuits are indeed the best: I don't remember having anything better anyway. I noticed a new business(pizza) opening in the adjacent space. I hope they don't lose outside seating too much because it is lovely sitting out in the sun on a sunny weekend. Their indoor seating area is also very limited. read more

This is a great neighborhood spot. The scones are amazing, and I also recommend the coffee cake, biscuits, and spinach and havarti scramble. There is ample outdoor seating, but I also recommend grabbing food to go and walking down to Lake Washington. The servers are all super friendly and remember our dog's name! It is the highlight of his week to come to Both Ways Cafe and get a treat. read more

Being a breakfast freak I usually don't go out for my morning meal. But a couple of buddies and I dropped in on Both Ways café in Columbia city. OK, without a doubt, I had the best breakfast burrito I have ever had. From the flower tortilla, to the eggs potatoes 'n cilantro with salsa it was really good. I don't know how I walked out of there without grabbing a pastry and a fresh chocolate-chocolate chip cookie...maybe next time. read more

Just incredible, love this place! Wonderful neighborhood spot that always smells amazing and has great pastries in the window. Ordered the fried egg sandwich for my mom, Northwest scramble for my brother, and tofu scramble for me. My brother's NW scramble was great, very fluffy, and his wheat toast was just beautiful, golden, and crunchy. Had the tofu scramble twice now and highly recommend. The potatoes are perfect and the marinade is so delicious. read more

Both Ways Cafe & Catering - Tofu scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hands down, the BEST baked items especially their biscuits. I know thats saying a lot because there's many people who are known for their biscuits but I'd say they're even better than Fisher Scones. They should add a sliced strawberries and whipped cream to make a ongoing Strawberry Shortcake. The breakfast is equally good. I mainly order the Salmon with goat cheese and mushrooms but other people I've been with say its excellent. Amanda, the main waitress i see there is always nice and handles several tables by herself. she's been wanting to try our donuts but we're scared they might not live up to their baked items.lol read more

Both ways? No way. Simple order 11am on a Wednesday morning. Scrambled eggs turned into over easy. White French toast turns into honey wheat. No complaints from us though. Biscuit? Nowhere to be found. Asked about it and received a generalized, apathetic response from the perhaps past prime staff. Never arrived. Eating our food, we watched another customer wait 10minutes for a check. Biscuit must be baking in the oven. Meals are done, I gave up and decided to pay at the counter. See another table receive several biscuits. "Could I have that biscuit now or...?" "Yeah, here." Received cold biscuit in a bag. Sorry folks, the food is fine but covering a dozen tables is perhaps not the strong point of this establishment. read more

I ordered the ham Sandwich and it was burnt and the ham was chewy and stretchy, way too much onions, the waiters sucked and we asked what type of sodas there was and the dude said shi i don't know and walked away. I also couldn't order breakfast which goes against them saying "we serve breakfast all day" the price was also way too expensive for bad food. read more

Good food and great service I will go back for sure. Had the biscuits and Tracey yum. The place is cute

Wait was long and the food was meh. I tried it out with my family due to the great reviews but I was not a fan of my scramble. Servers are great and work hard. Nice to eat outside and fun for the family. Unfortunately I'll go somewhere else for brunch. read more

I really really like Both Ways. Not sure what the name means; I was meaning to ask them. I mean, what could it mean? Both Ways... ...to have your eggs? ...looking to cross the street? I could go on but I think that this would get inappropriate pretty quick. This has now become my "date brunch" with Mr. L. He tried it for the first time this week and was happy with how much flavor is crammed into their breakfast potatoes! The menu is small (like the restaurant) but simple. Alert: they're friendly, I repeat, friendly to substitutions. Grits are a great example (two brown sugars and one pat of BUTTAH.) No bennies here waaaah but the salmon scramble has become my go-to. On the last day I was in, the owner came by and gave us the name of the person that they would [soon] be singing Happy Birthday to. You can imagine his shock when we all sang in unison: "...Happy Biiiirrrthdaaaay, dear MIIIIKKKEE..." Awesome. Just awesome. read more

Both Ways Cafe & Catering - Spinach havarti scramble -- sub grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great breakfast spot - and breakfast available all day. :D I swung by this morning for some fixin's: a tofu scramble and --well, just see the pic! + a soy chai and water. It's small and definitely busy for the first meal of the day. Great food and that AC sausage was quite good. The bar seating at the giant mirror is neat for easy/incognito people watching. =P I think it'd be fun for a breakfast club outing - if a reservation could be done. read more

Both Ways Cafe & Catering - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Worst service ever!! Waited 40 minutes to get my order to go to finally get surprised (not really surprised) with the wrong order once I got home and opened the box. I will never go there again. read more

Not quite in the questionable stretch of Rainier Ave and a couple of blocks from the lair of the lake people. You can find street parking close by pretty easily. Typical cafe environs in there: wood floors, a small collection of odd wooden tables and a glass display case in the back by the register where they sell house baked goods such as scones, rolls, pastries etc. It's cozy and you'll definitely get to see what your neighbors ordered but focus on your own and you should be good. Or you can gamble on the weather and eat at one of the several picnic tables outside which would better suit a large group. We ordered the daily special which was a Canadian bacon, mushroom and leek scramble and a spinach havarti scramble both with home fries and a biscuit. The service is a little spotty. While they seated us right away and took our order quickly considering we told them we needed more time, the first cups of coffee stayed half full or less for a while. Then they noticed us and we couldn't keep the cup below full. Longer wait then typical for your entree, too. Very tasty eggs, but the home fries were just so so and the biscuit was too sweet for my taste (you'll be disappointed if you've tasted one from Morsel in the U-District). Average prices for the times. Still, the chill vibe and tasty eggs wins a star above A-OK. read more

Both Ways Cafe & Catering - Canadian bacon, leek and mushroom scramble (daily special) with home fries and biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Both ways Caffe's environment is exactly what I want from a neighborhood breakfast/brunch spot. It's cozy, not too incredibly busy, the tables don't match, and there's conveniently little free library plopped right outside the front doors. The staff have always been pleasant enough, always being kind when I ask for something a bit high maintenance (BUT NECESSARY)-such as a cup of ice for my scolding hot drip coffee. The food is well prepared, packed with flavor all the way from the potatoes to the gravy. Personally, im a sucker for biscuits and gravy so I haven't honestly explored their menu outside of that- but let me tell ya: they're TOTALLY stealing the show with that dish. read more

My boyfriend was keen on taking us to this cafe because last time he was here he really enjoyed the food. However today was just a bizarre experience and judging on a few recent reviews, I suspect that lately this restaurant has been in a bad funk! First off it took forever for someone to give us menus. Then it took forever for someone to take our order. Then it took about 45 minutes for the food to come out. There was literally no explanation from the people. I don't know if they were just short staffed today or what. I even saw a table just walk out because it took so long to get food. The french toast I had was OK. I am inclined to agree with another reviewer that there was not much egg. The bacon was a bit overdone although was glad to see many pieces of bacon. They gave you one small piece of cantaloupe, one small piece of honeydew, and one small piece of watermelon which I thought was a bit insulting. Either have a few more pieces than that or none at all. The northwest scramble was tasty, I will admit. Very little service + mediocre food + long wait time = terrible experience. read more

Lovely place. Keto friendly staff will let you make minor modifications to keep the carbs down. Delicious, local, friendly Highly recommend. read more

This is an awesome brunch spot, in a lovely neighborhood. The staff at both ways Cafe is friendly and serves up their coffee and pastries with a smile. I ordered the smothered potatoes, such a treat. Homefries covered in cheese, with bits of bacon, topped with sour cream can it get any better? Also, the waitress was too sweet, when I wanted extra foamy cappuccino she made me an extra special mug filled with my cappuccino and it was brimming with foam. Their house made seasonal jams are always great, and it's a perfect excuse to order up some toast of biscuits to smother it on. Such a wonderful neighborhood cafe. read more

Both Ways Cafe & Catering - Cappuccino the foam is a'flowing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've driven by this place hundres of times but it's aways looked like a bakery cafe from the outside so I've never gone in. Long story short we wanted to go to Silver Fork for breakfast but they were on vacation(that was actually a good thing since my wife's the one who likes that place anyway.I'm not a big fan). So I suggested we check out Both Ways to see what they might have. Inside it's a funky little place with mismatched wooden tables, event posters and delicious smells wafting from the bakery. We got a table right away and the server brought us coffee almost as quickly(big points for that!) We had a side of biscuit gravy, the tofu scramble and the home fries melt. All of them were piping hot and delicious. I used to go to a funky little place in California called Easy Street. It was a tiny place with very friendly staff and lots of unusual but tasty dishes. I've been looking for a place like that in Seattle for years; I think Both Ways might be it! read more

The best cafe in the neighborhood. Try their omelets, fresh homemade biscuits and the home fries which are to die for! You can even get a half order :) read more

Came here for breakfast and loved everything! Good service, reasonable prices. We tried: Frittata special with bacon, potatoes and some veggies. Delectable! Salmon scramble was really delicious as well. I couldn't decide which entree I liked better so was glad my husband and I were able to share the two. We chose biscuits as our side and it was the right decision. With the butter and freezer jam it was awesome. Potatoes came with egg dishes and those were yummy as well. Glad we discovered this place. Will definitely come back! read more

This was a very good breakfast place. Their biscuit is amAzing!!!! It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. And all the dish we had was delicious. The portions was pretty generous and you can tell the food is of high quality. And the service was good as well, the waitress keeps coming over to make sure we are good and water/coffee was constantly refilled so we never had to ask. The only thing that I have to criticize on is the size of the restaurant. It's pretty cramped and we had to sit crunched up with another group so it kind of ruin the atmosphere. Other than that, everything is amazing there. Would definitely come back for sure. read more

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I loved the Both Ways Cafe. The service was most excellent. The food cooked to perfection. If I lived here I would make this one of my favorite regular spots. You can't go wrong. read more

Short version: Best biscuits. Long version: I've been a regular -- that is, 3-4 times per month -- for a couple years (I live nearby). I love the down-home, laid back vibe, and the food, while not excellent, is pretty good. It's all prepped in-house. I've never had bad service. Slow service, sure -- it gets crowded on weekends -- but never bad. The negative reviews might be due to the attitude of the crew -- when it gets super busy, they go the same pace as if it was slow, but they are unfailingly friendly and polite. My secret is that I go when they open. For food I'd recommend anything baked. I usually get whatever the breakfast special is, with a biscuit. This place absolutely kills it on the biscuits. They're best eaten as dessert after breakfast. Mound one up with homemade berry jam, top up your cuppa, and enjoy, and all will be right with your world. read more

Great ambiance for sure. It's a cute little bustling cafe. As for the food, I thought it was mediocre at best. I didn't want a brunch place too dive-y or bougee. This place was a happy medium for me. I had the Denver omelette which was OK. The roasted potatoes were a different story... they tasted sour, SOUR. I've never had roasted potatoes like that before... almost makes me wonder if they had gone bad? For the amount of seasoning on the potatoes, there wasn't as much flavor as expected. The best part of the lunch were the biscuits. A++ for those! I tried my mom's NW Smoked Salmon omelette and it was... way too fishy. I think they use the packaged Smoked Salmon with extra juices. It tasted way too overpowering and in a bad way. I can't say I'd come back any time soon. read more

Wow, great neighborhood secret, on the weekends head to Seward park first then stop by here for lunch! Sit outside and enjoy the sun! Toss up between grilled ham n cheese or Turkey Club? Asked Samantha for her thoughts- never go against the Waitstaff recommendation so I went with Turkey Club: Real Turkey and crisp tomatoes along with a tangy mayonnaise. Wow the centerpiece was the side of pasta salad - not the mayo/pickle/ gooey stuff...... Spicy Tomato small pasta salad, the tangyness still grabs my memory! Ice tea and a very welcoming vibe be for Callie, 5 year Golden. There are baked goods as well! Thumb's Up read more

They have outdoor table service. I felt comfortable at the table with plenty of distancing and the waiters wearing masks. My breakfast sandwich on a biscuit was aight. I thought the biscuit was kind of dry. The staff were friendly though! They don't stay open into the later afternoon so make sure you go when they're open! read more

Came here for brunch for the first time and i thought it was delicious. It's this nice little place on the corner at sewaed park on Genesee. It's kinda small but there's a couple benches outside to sit as well. I ordered the home made fries with bacon and 2 eggs on top. the menu says 11 but it's actually 12, the girl didn't charge us for a coffee for her mistake. When you think of "fries" you literally think fries, but they're just potaoes on the bottom of the eggs, with pico de gallo, which tasted super fresh! i really liked it, and it's really filling. I would love to come here again! The waiter was kind of awkward, not sure if it was because i was asian and they're used to seeing their usual seward park faces, other than that food was good! read more

Both Ways Cafe & Catering - Home fries with bacon and eggs 11$ - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So I don't live in the area and hardly ever have a chance to come here but I will make the effort to come back. Namely, my first date with the bf was here so it holds a sweet spot in my heart. Plus, who is not to love sitting outside at their adorable little tables on a rare Seattle sunshine kind of morning during Seafair weekend?!? I had heard rave reviews about their biscuits so I had to try them. I ordered just your standard breakfast with sunny side up eggs which also came with the biscuit, some fresh fruit, and homefries. Everything was really good and perfectly cooked. The biscuit was really good, especially with their homemade raspberry freezer jam. I had a very good meal here with a great dining partner and can't wait to come back again. read more

We stopped in here after passing it on the way to Seward park. The reviews and easy parking made this an easy choice. The coffee cake and coffee we're good starters. My ham and cheese sandwich was crispy cooked and dripping with cheese so that was a plus. Her biscuits and gravy were a bit overwhelming and needed a bit of spice or flavoring in the biscuits. The gravey tasted like normal pork gravey so it needs some fresh pizzas to set it apart. We asked for water and the server lady brought us one more glass vs filling our glasses and then I stacked our cups in a polite attempt to ask for more. The bill came and we paid but they could put a touch of polish and easily earn 5 stars as they are friendly and have a great feel here. I was only going to give 3 stars but they seemed overwhelmed so I will upgrade them to 4... with a caveat. read more

***Wild King Salmon Scramble*** Order that for breakfast and then come back and thank me. I'll be waiting. Other than that, I don't have much else to say. I was completely amazed at how wonderful my breakfast was though, so I will for sure be back. They have outside seating, which was pretty nice since it was a nice sunny morning. And surprisingly, we were checked on consistently while eating outside. I feel like places usually forget about you when the majority of their customers are inside. =\ So, that was a plus. read more

Both Ways Cafe & Catering - Wild king salmon scramble. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My husband and I found this place on our way back from SeaTac. Small neighborhood cafe with friendly staff. The food was excellent. I got 2 eggs with potatoes and a biscuit. And a cappuccino. Normally breakfast places are just okay and I feel sort of heavy after eating but not here. It was all so good that I finished it and felt satisfied for hours. Highly recommend. read more

Great servers. Great location. Food was...not great for price. My gf and I ordered a breakfast burrito with sausage added. Charged extra dollar for sausage on top of already high price. Fine. We ask them to split it....they charge another $1.25? To cut it in half? Okay....but then one side had all the sausage and one didn't so why did you charge if you couldn't properly proportion it right? Prices are insanely high here for mediocre food. Bring those down. Won't be going back until you do. This annoys me because I frequent the area. read more

I love their food and atmosphere! I've come at least 3 times, with my bf, friends, and for my birthday brunch with family. Their biscuits are delicious and their hash-browns. I cant remember what all i've had for breakfast but i was never disappointed. The only bummer is getting a table, but they have reserved a spot for me when i called 20 minutes ahead. Thanks both ways! Another tip- it isn't very accessible- no railings on the 1-2 steps to enter, and no room for my dads walker. Though we managed by linking arms. read more

Both Ways Cafe & Catering - My parents enjoying their breakfast :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We've been coming here for years. I've never been let down. Sometimes it's your own kitchen with nobody around but yourself, the wonderful cooks and waiters or you get your spot pre-warmed by so many patrons before you. We walk our dog and grab an outside spot on days that allow it in Seattle. (Missing those sunny days as I write this) Overall: Real home cooking, no letdowns. read more