Cafe Opla is one of my favorite places to eat when visiting Seattle! Came here for an afternoon lunch, and it wasn't too busy. We ordered at the counter, then seated ourselves. Service was a little slow, but we didn't mind the wait. I ordered the Opla Philippines. The cast iron skillets are about $13 for the regular. It came with pork sausages, meatballs, tomatoes, fried garlic, cilantro, and two friend eggs! You also get a choice of rice or bread. I can see why some people are upset with the protein size and the cost of the meal. It was perfect for me because I don't have a big appetite, however my meal was delicious! They also serve coffee here. I ordered a latte & it was perfect for the chilly weather. Good balance in espresso and milk, the perfect temperature and foam, I have no complaints! read more

Cafe Opla - Opla Philippines - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such a cute place across from the Seattle Marriott Waterfront hotel. Stopped for breakfast and so happy we did. The food was amazing! For all those that stop in, read the menu, and leave....you are missing out!!! read more

Foood was delicious. Had the Viet Opla and American and they were both tasty. Coffee tasted ok. No parking at this place. But I would be back to try other things! Too bad it closes at 3. read more

I'm sorry to say that our meals here were disappointing. I was really hopeful because the reviews and photos were great! We ordered the waffles appetizer and Hawaiian Opla skillet, and they both tasted mediocre. Don't get me wrong, the presentation is cute. However, I prefer to pay $18 for a great tasting meal than for presentation. The waffles were chewy and the dipping sauces were too sweet and artificial. The opla skillet was pretty small. It was prepared well, but it somehow tasted nothing special. On top of that, my friend ordered an ube Vietnamese coffee, and it was heavily watered down and contained 0 coffee. If you are in this area, there are other options to try. read more

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Staying at the hotel next door and walked over for a rainy morning breakfast. Terrific. Great service and the waffles are incredible. Felt pricey to an out of towner, but the portions made up for it. read more

Known for their Oplas, which is a Vietnamese dish with egg, bread, meat, Cafe Opla has a variety of Vietnamese brunch dishes served in cast iron skillets, and tasty drinks! It doesn't have that cute brunch vibe that other brunch places have, but the food is decent, and a little different than your typical eggs, bacon, potatoes. They also had a Vietnamese inspired drink flight (non alcoholic) which I really recommend. This was super fun (a bit pricey) but also tasted good. I probably wouldn't come again just for the Opla or the vibe... but the drink flight is definitely worth experiencing! read more

Located along the Waterfront, this place specializes in Oplas which are skillets that are served with either rice or bread. It was somewhat busy Saturday lunchtime but there are still a few empty tables. A friend and I shared the Opla Vietnam regular sized and opted for garlic fried rice for $2 extra. Portions wise, it was a satisfying meal with a little room for extra food. The Opla Vietnam comes with meatball, pork, pickled carrots, and 2 eggs. The meatball is relatively juicy and flavorful, while the pork is flavorful but a bit too fatty. There is a considerable amount of pure fat that removes a good amount of pork. Aside from that, the eggs are runny and all the ingredients pair well with the subtle yet aromatic garlic fried rice. I wouldn't recommend upgrading the rice to a garlic fried rice as the taste is marginally better, as the meat in the opla is already seasoned well. Service was pretty good as our requests were fulfilled in a timely manner, even among an almost full house. read more

Cafe Opla - Opla Vietnam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A cute little fast casual, cafe style restaurant that serves some very unique breakfast items (Opla) which contain a bunch of your conventional breakfast items in a skillet. I opted to try both their Filipino Opla and their Banh Mi and absolutely loved both of them. The Opla Philippines has tasty meatballs and sausages that have a little hint of sweetness, get this with a side of garlic rice and the dish will put you straight into a food coma. (I think the garlic rice could've been more garlicky though). Even though this place is known for its Opla dishes I truly think I had one of the best Banh Mis I've ever tasted here. The bread is fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside and it's a pretty sizable sandwich. You can't wrong with either dish and it was awesome to be able to try a Filipino inspired breakfast. read more

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Quite breakfast Cafe right across from Marriott. Had a craving for eggs and this hit the spot and more. The parm eggs were delicious and creamy, perfectly scrambled with a mini warm soft French baguette on the side. We also had the American skillet that was delicious as well a very hearty breakfast. The staff was great patient and very attentive. You place your order at the counter, and hey bring it out to your table along with water while the food is being prepared. I also had the chai Latte with Almond milk. Hurry in because this special gem is only open until 2pm..so mainly breakfast /lunch time. Enjoy! read more

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Simple, quaint, and tasty. This whole on the corner cafe is well worth the find. It has a short and simple menu of breakfast items and sandwiches. If you're itching for something light for lunch or breakfast this is the perfect spot. It closes early so be sure to hustle in before the rush. I ordered the pork banh mi with a macchiato coffee. Very excellent combo! My fiancé ordered a chicken banh mi and she said it was very delicious. Hands down one of the next joints in Seattle near the aquarium. read more

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The prices on their website menu are outdated. The regular Opla is now $15.50 as opposed to $12.95 which is a bit more expensive than I expected. I got the Philippines Opla and my friend got the Hawaii Opla. I enjoyed my entree but didn't really think it was worth it for the price. I got 2 meatballs, 2 fried eggs, a couple slices of tomato, some sausage and half a loaf of French bread. The bahn mis are $8 for a full sandwich and $4 for a half sandwich. The bahn mis are the same as the ones you would get in Chinatown for half the price. The dine-in service was a miss. It took about 30 mins for our food and no water was served during that time. We had to ask again for water after all of our food came out. I would appreciate a self service water option if there's not really full table service. I think you're paying for the premium location of being on the waterfront, and part of the Marriott hotel. I'm glad I tried it since I was able to hang out at the waterfront after but not a place I plan on coming back to. read more

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The only reason I'm giving 2 stars and not 1 is because my boyfriend did enjoy his Opla Hawaii plate, and he's born and raised in Hawaii so I trust his word on it. I got the Opla Vietnam in a mini size and it barely filled me up and I have a small stomach! They gave maybe 2 pieces of meat, and then 1 meatball. And I know you're probably wondering why i even got it, well it costs $11 for a mini plate so I assumed it would at least fill me up more. Safe to say the price was not worth the amount. The overall taste, quality, and portions were very subpar. We also ordered the vietnamese coffee which we only finished 1/3 of it because it didn't taste anything like Viet coffee. On top of this, one of our dishes was taking awhile and when we asked a staff about it they just laughed and said it got sent to the wrong table. No apology just a laugh! Not a personal recommendation from me - sorry! read more

Cafe Opla - Opla Philippines, Opla Vietnam (mini) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a cute little cafe nestled in office-looking building, nearby the water. My boyfriend and I had time to sit down and order their skillets. We wanted to try more than one, so we decided on 3 mini oplas. Op La in Vietnamese means fried sunny side up egg. We got the mini Philippines, mini Hawaii, and the mini Korean. The mini comes with a fresh toasted baguette and one fried egg, while the regular comes with 2 eggs. The toasted baguette was hot and crunchy, but was still soft in the center. perfect. Out of all three, I enjoyed the Philippines one the most. They had sweet filipino sausage and meatball, which I enjoyed with the bread and chimi sauce. The Hawaii one alright, it had pulled pork and spam. I didnt like the Korea one as much, as the tofu was cold and hard ... and i'm not a huge fan of kimchi! lol His other friends ordered some full size ones and ordered some stumptown coffee! They also have drip Vietnamese coffee, which I really liked. Overall -- Most of the ingredients and how to make is easy and pretty accessible, so if you have the time, you can definitely make it yourself. Kind of overpriced for what it is, but if youre looking for an easy breakfast/lunch, its not a bad place! Also good if you are looking to eat more than one type of food. read more

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Always friendly service, and tasty food. Love the Opla Breakfast Sandwich! This little shop is an oasis :)

Food was very good, and creative for breakfast. Tried the Hawaiian Opla and the American Opla which were both very interesting and delicious. Our kids really liked their breakfast and asked to return multiple times during our vacation. The service was friendly and helpful. read more

If you put rice, eggs and a protein on a plate for me at breakfast, chances are I am going to be a fan. Cafe Opla is no exception to that rule. Hubs and I were on a staycation and hunting for a new breakfast spot when we stumbled across Cafe Opla. The cafe is small to begin with, and with the restrictions in place, seating was even more limited, though the service was quick so tables turned pretty quickly while we were there. Food is great! I had the Opla Philippines and hubs had the Opla Meaballs. This fueled us up for a day wandering around Pike Place and Cap Hill. Will definitely return and try the Bahn Mi next time. read more

Cafe Opla - Mini Filipino Opla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was alright. But it's a nice breakfast joint in a decent price range. The service is good. They have coffee too. read more

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Great breakfast spot right across for the Marriott entrance. Easy spot to grab an early bit prior to boarding our cruise. Food was excellent. Service spot on as well. read more

We found this restaurant on Yelp so we decided to try it. I love how they use cast iron skillets to serve your food! It seemed so trendy rather than it being served on regular plates. Lol. The food was fresh and tasty. read more

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Nice small breakfast place with a Vietnamese spin on their menu. My Vietnamese wife enjoys the food here.

Delicious sandwich, balanced iced latte, served by friendly staff. Right next to a hotel and across the street from the waterfront, it has a relaxed cafe vibe. The food is a fusion of Vietnamese and American breakfast options- try it out! read more

This place is BOMB. Breakfast was amazing and we're so happy we stumbled onto Cafe Opla! I'm not a coffee drinker but my London Fog was great and the service is stellar. Highly recommend! Especially if you're getting off of a cruise in Seattle and you want something different than cruise ship buffet read more

Cafe Opla - Vietnam Opla and London Fog - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice little waterfront cafe in Seattle, WA. They have unique menu items and they also have all the originals - Breakfast sandwiches, coffee, etc. I only came here because it was right night to my hotel. I ordered the Hawaii Opla... it was great. Pulled pork, spam, and eggs in a skillet. I'd recommend this spot if you want something good, casual, and quick! read more

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Not much good stuff to eat right close to the port, except Cafe Opla that is!! Took a bit of searching and Yelp showed it on the incorrect street corner. But anyways came in good time!! They were making the egg scramble just fresh, and brewing coffee too. It took a bit of digging to find the sandwich I wanted, but for sure on THAT BREAD The bread made the sandwich in my opinion! But so did the fluffy eggs.. I wish it had more avocado, literally had slivers (thin)... The space is, well I thought it was small but it opens up once you're inside. Maybe it's the dark spaces make it look smaller to the eye? Anyways, several tables with condiments (salt, pepper, ketchup, etc) and chairs, you're given a number when you order, so you'll have the number on your table for when your order is delivered to you. This was about $18 with tip, for a generous sandwich and a medium coffee. I think I'd rather go here than to other spots on Pike Plaza .. can't believe I just said that but, what can I say? I did really enjoy the sammy! :) read more

Cafe Opla - Scrambled egg, tomato and avocado (minus bacon) delish!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We bought take out so food doesn't look too appetizing, but it suppose to be bánh mì chảo style. The food is well seasoned and pate is pretty good. I'd def go for breakfast once in a while just cuz food is decent, but not surprisingly yummy or anything. Oh they were gonna charge extra for to-go soy sauce.. like if it is served at the table to eat with the food, shouldn't the restaurant gives at least one soy sauce packet per dish?! read more

Cafe Opla - Vietnam oplas with rice Phillipines oplas with bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came a couple months ago for a quick bite before boarding our cruise ship. Hostess/waitress was awesome and I appreciated the vegan options--as it was one of the only ones to offer such in the area. We were starving after a long morning of flights so we were looking forward to trying this out after someone near by recommended it. Unfortunately, the food was incredibly mediocre and portions were tiny for what they're charging. It felt like borderline school cafeteria food. But it did the job for what we needed. I think there are likely better options in the area! Especially if you don't have dietary restrictions. read more

Cafe Opla - Banh mi with tofu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pleasantly surprised by this (somewhat) hidden cafe! Came here with a friend on a Tuesday afternoon for a quick bite before getting back to work and didn't know that this cafe was participating in Seattle Restaurant Week! We both got the prix fixe since the entire table had to participate, which worked out since we got so much food for $20/person! Creamy crab toast and French toast bites for appetizers, rice Philippines and curry Vietnam for entree, and flan custard and affogato Vietnam for dessert. There was a vegan option for appetizer and entree but not for desserts. Food was delicious, perfect for lunch time and the service was fast and efficient. Shout out to the server for helping us find an outlet to charge our phones and letting us back into the store after closing to get my friend's forgotten laptop bag! read more

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My son and I had the Parmesan eggs and went back for seconds! The warm bread that they bring you is amazing. Melts in your mouth and the flavors of the rosemary, parm and eggs in the cast iron is amazing. I live in FL and am trying to find a place that can do this dish but nothing yet! Tried making it and it doesn't so it justice. read more

This is the best coffee shops in Seattle. Skip Starbucks and go straight to this shop. Great coffee, food and service!

Stopped in for lunch. Was a bit of a hike from where we were, especially as the elevator on the west side of the street was closed. Walking in we waited less than a minute to be seated. We were quickly brought the menu, and started making some decisions. We started by ordering iced oatmilk London fogs, and they were perfection. I decided on the Opla Banh Mi and my companions each ordered the Burrito Philippines Deluxe with extra tots. We also ordered the Opla tots to start, and although they arrived after our meals, were fantastic. read more

Cafe Opla - The age old question...2 leg pants or 4??? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sooooooo good! This was a spontaneous breakfast date for my hubby and I. What isn't pictured is the bowl of rice and bread that also came with the meals. We are carb conscious so we didn't eat either of those. The Opla Korea comes with tofu....I'm not a big fan of it but it was okay - when it soaked up the short rib juices - it was pretty good. My hubby loves the Opla America with the sunny side up eggs - you can also get the eggs scrambled for +$2. I chose to upcharge my eggs for my dish, so worth it. The space is small and because of social distancing there is only about 6-8 tables and most are for 2 people. read more

Cafe Opla - Opla Korea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Excellent! Opla Breakfast Sandwich was delicious, but the best thing on the menu is the Chicken & Waffles. The waffles are pretty much perfect, slightly crisp on the outside with a sugar crunch and fluffy and tender inside. I bet that just the shareable plate of waffles would be amazing. read more

It's funny (though maybe only to us) that this little restaurant - which ended up having some of the best food we had on our short trip - was literally right across the street from the hotel we stayed in last year. I'm pretty sure they were open at that time, it's just we chose to dine elsewhere, and missed out on some truly yummy dishes. This year, though, we were in search of a restaurant with a compelling menu and a decent (or non-existent wait), and finally settled on Café Opla. It's counter service, so make your selection before ordering at the bar. They have the traditional words-only menu posted above the counter, but if you go around the bar on the left, you can see large pictures of each of the skillets on offer, to give you a better idea of what they're serving. I knew immediately I was going to order the Korean skillet (or Opla Korea), which came with Kalbi ribs, kimchee, rice, pickled cucumbers and eggs. My husband chose the Opla Philippines, which came with eggs, tomatoes, some sort of meatball and sausage. We supplemented with Vietnamese coffees, and each skillet came with a roll. The rolls, by the way, had the most delightful oil/flavoring dipping sauce I've ever encountered. I'm ashamed to admit that my husband only got to sample a bit of it because the majority of it went straight into my face, via a bread vehicle. They have a few tables in the dining room, but most of them were dirty. That's about the worst I can say for the place - that the tables had crumbs and water and such all over them. We grabbed some napkins to clean off a spot to sit, but I know that other people were complaining about the lack of cleanliness to the overworked girl at the register. The Vietnamese coffees were decent - not the best I've ever had, but then, we're spoiled. They had an okay kick but lacked the va-va-voom! you get from a true Vietnamese coffee. I mentioned above that this was some of the best food we had that weekend. It was served hot (don't touch the skillet!) and fresh, and everything was flavorful. The ribs in my skillet had the perfect balance of sweet/tart on the meat and were tender enough to fall off the bone. That was a good thing, because the cast iron continued to generate heat for the entirety of our meal, which made it hard to grip the bones. My husband enjoyed his skillet, as well, but did say that he wished he'd ordered mine. I think the meatballs threw him, a bit. Still, he had no problem wolfing down the whole thing, plus his roll before pushing back from the table. I would recommend this stop if you're in town and looking for filling, fresh and reasonably priced foods. The service is also top-notch, and you've got a view from the water from certain tables. Final note - it's a bus-yourself kind of place, so don't be that tourist that leaves your dirty dishes on your recently-vacated dirty table. Nobody likes that guy. read more

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You order from the counter and your food is brought to your table. I had the American skillet which came with lots of meat. They don't poach eggs but they will serve sunny side up. I ordered toast ( not sure if they changed extra). When the toast came it was one thin slice unbuttered. One table mate had the Vietnam skillet and said he would order again. The coffee was good. Kind of a noisy area. read more

Great food! Ordered the Hawaiian and Philippines cast iron plates. Both were delicious!

Stopped by for a quick breakfast while we were visiting Seattle based off a friend's recommendation and it ended up just being ~okay. I was curious about the oplas on the menu, but for the price point it really isn't a huge amount of food, and the ingredients contained therein were pretty ordinary. The garlic fried rice we got with one of the oplas we tried wasn't garlic-y at all, and our vegetarian friend's egg dish was also a small portion for the price and not super amazing. The Peach Lychee cocktail wasn't bad, but as for the rest, I can't in good conscience recommend it. read more

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Without question, best coffee in Seattle! From service to location to our coffees (I went back 3 times in one morning, across from Seattle Marriott Waterfront. Pure perfection read more

This place has a very good coffee. We came here for breakfast and I've ordered this dish (see attached photo). On their menu it seemed like the portion would be rather large and have more sustenance. My other two friends left the place unsatisfied. They have ordered other skillet dishes. Maybe their sandwiches are better? Definitely come here for coffee though. read more

Cafe Opla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was really excited to try this place upon looking at the photos on Yelp, however I was left slightly disappointed ... the pictures make it seem that you're getting a cast iron if a ton of food, and what I imagined is something like a bibimbap kind of meal. We ordered the Opla Korea and Opla Vietnam, and all though there were elements jn both that were good, I just wish there would have been more. My dish was the Opla Korea. It looked tasty, but the galbi was so tough and dry, with barely any meat on the bone. It was hard to eat. I wish there had been more flavor in the whole meal. The kimchi helped a little bit, but even the kimchi wasn't very spicy, and felt a bit watery to me. We were hungry from the drive up to Seattle, and this definitely wasn't enough food for our packed day ahead :( read more

This place is small but has a lot going for it. The food was amazing!!! I got the crab bake wonderful skillet of food and the mango mimosas were worth every penny. read more

Cafe Opla - Mango mimosas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington