Just a warning ; they have recently switched to a self ordering system . I walked in and was a little confused because I thought there was going to be service as a waiter. The guy working the back gave amazing service though and was patient with me and showed me through the menu but If this is your first time , it would be a little confusing ( like mine ). The food is super delicious! The cheese and the egg mixture was amazing. It had a side of butter too. The bread was fluffy and awesome. The ambiance was nice and had lots of windows. read more

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I finally was able to try Skalka after hearing so many great things about it! This a great local spot run by a mother-and-daughter duo. They were so sweet and kind. There is a decent amount of seating for customers. They are open until 7pm but after 6:30pm they only do take-out. I was able to try the Chicken Boat and the Lobiani Boat. The chicken boat is sooo flavorful and rich. This one was my personal favorite. The lobiani boat is delicious as well but the flavors are mild and subtle. I appreciate that for take out they put a cup over the egg yolk to make sure it was fresh. The best part paired with the flavorful fillings was the bread!! The bread is so soft and perfectly baked! Just the bread alone is delicious. I highly recommend trying Skalka if you are ever in the area!!! read more

Skalka - Lobiani Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am beyond glad we stumbled upon this place! We were nearby experiencing a tomb raider escape room and we stopped here for lunch. What a cute and interesting little place. We loved the Georgia artifacts and artwork that cemented the ethnicity of this family. It's a small menu, with only 5 choices and it's a self service ordering system so the service is a bit DIY. It's a long wait, but you know that going in and you pick up your own food from the counter. Very good, delicious food and we were all impressed. read more

The bread dough is the most delicious, fluffy-on-the-inside bread boat foundation for the delicious filling! I appreciated the fresh cheese as a good balance for my veggie boat, which had a tomato-y and red bell pepper base, plus eggplant. I'll be recommending this place to friends! read more

Skalka - Veggie Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I absolutely loved it. I got the adjaruli which is a sort of bread bowl with soft, curdy cheese, fresh melted butter, and an egg yolk. It was so damn good. The bread was very soft and fresh. They say all of their orders are cooked fresh by hand and I believe them. Freshly baked bread is a wonderful thing. It had a nice chew to it also. To eat it you break off pieces of bread and dunk it in the cheese, butter, egg yolk mixture. It's so much fun. The mixture is good. Nicely salted. Definitely coats your mouth but it isn't too much. Pretty creamy and luxurious. I enjoyed the novelty of this dish too. It's not the sort of thing where there are complex flavors going around. More of a comfort food the way mac n cheese or grilled cheese is. But sometimes that is just perfect. I would go out of my way to return to Skalka if I lived in Seattle (and had a faster metabolism). read more

Skalka - Adjaruli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was really tasty! The bread had a nice crust with a soft, fluffy center, and the egg with tomato sauce and chicken made for a flavorful combo. The egg and cheese especially tied everything together. I ordered through DoorDash, so I didn't visit in person. The only downside was that they didn't include napkins or a fork, which made it a bit messy to eat. read more

Food was phenomenal, place is modern and service was quick. That's how quick to describe this place! Must try read more

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In Seattle's embrace, a bread bowl affair, Khachapuri whispers, a culinary flair. Little bread wonders, from Georgia's embrace, Cheese-filled bowls, a delightful grace. A week departed, and sadness weaves, Leaving behind this haven of bread bowl sleeves. To snoop I dared, curiosity a guide, A national dish, on Seattle's tide. Self-order kiosks, a technological guide, Choices aplenty, in culinary stride. Fifteen to thirty, the minutes unfold, Lines may dance, so plan, be bold. A table secured, water on the side, Condiments waiting, with flavors to guide. Stroganoff shared, a tender meat tale, Juicy and soft, in the yolk's trail. Runny and rich, a cheese melody, Pickles on top, a symphony. Crust usually scorned, but not this time, Even the boyfriend's, a flavor climb. Eggplant encore, the second round, Every crumb savored, a taste profound. Share with a friend, for filling delight, In Seattle's haven, a culinary height. Must-try decree, when in Seattle's hue, Khachapuri dreams, come and pursue. read more

Skalka - With beef stroganoff - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Freshly made, bread is so soft and delicious! It's in the bread people! The beef stroganoff had the perfect amount of spice, and it tastes more like ground beef than shredded (which I prefer anyway). The egg and cheese and all of it just feels like dipping sauces for the bread around it. Super delicious! All you need is a few items on the menu and this is the perfect example! Simplicity and simply delicious. Very simple food to table experience. Not much service, you order at the front via kiosk and get a number. No servers just orders being yelled out. :) Very cute OG IG pics of customers on the wall too. Thank you Georgia! read more

Skalka - Stroganoff Boat and Adjaruli Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was great, this was my second visit and it hits the spot. Great service and seating area too, good place to grab food when taking a break from coworking. read more

Ill keep it short and to the point, Go. Walk in, order at the kiosk, grab a seat and wait for your order number. The food was amazing. We had the Lobiani for dine-in, it took about 15 minutes to come out. The coffee was good. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend Skalka. Wow. Yum. Don't doubt yourself-- just go. read more

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have you ever had georgian food? i hadn't. i actually saw this place going mega viral on social media shortly after moving to seattle in 2022. when a place goes viral like that, it usually turns me off from a place (at least temporarily)... they tend to get overcrowded and the workers get overwhelmed. i don't like contributing to that. but just a few months later, i had some out-of-town friends who visited that wanted to go. i am SO glad it worked out this way! the times that i've been, it's never been overcrowded. it's been busy, but not too crazy. skalka is a georgian breakfast spot off of university street (no, not UW or U District... at least the link stop is called symphony now lol). it is actually fairly close to pike place and the seattle waterfront. it's pretty small inside, but it is brightly lit and there are quite a few tables still. the service? there technically is none. you order on a tablet and then they call out your order once it's ready. they are primarily known for their khachapuri, aka cheesey bread boats with an egg yolk in the middle. they have several to choose from: i've tried the chicken, beef, and eggplant. i think the eggplant is my favorite by far. if you have out-of-town people visiting you, take them here before you take on pike place & the waterfront. it's worth it. read more

Skalka - Stroganoff Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Thought this place would have been super busy when we popped in for a late breakfast/brunch. Super casual interior, order on kiosk and then find a table. Very limited interaction with staff. Ordered the chicken and lobiani. Both were fine, I liked the fresh bread a lot. Great texture and bite. The chicken reminded me of a pizza and the lobiani was good. They are pretty dense/filling. Not bad overall but a lot is the same flavor profile. read more

Skalka - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've never had Georgian cuisine before, nor did I really know what a Khachapuri is. However Kenji Alt-Lopez had posted good things about this place, so when the opportunity arose to try it out, I jumped. I was pleasantly surprised! LOGISTICS A small storefront on the corner, pretty much everything here is self serve from utensils to water. Ordering is done via tablet and you pick it up when they call out your order. There is indoor seating but it would be limited for small groups - definitely better for smaller crowds. Although the storefront / environment may seem like fast food... it does take time for the food to come out, which they warn may take 15-30 minutes. Worth the wait for how hot and fresh they come out! FOOD Khachapuri is basically a bread boat with savory fillings. They come our piping hot... and the bread is delicious! I don't care for the crust on pizzas, but in this case I kept eating the bread to dip it into toppings. Since we came here roughly 1.5 hours before closing, so the chicken and stroganoff option were not available to order. Keep that in mind if you decide to come here for a late meal. Adjaruli Boat: Despite its simplicity, this was the better one between the two I got to sample. The cheese and yolk combo is heavenly - very savory and flavorful with a great running / gooey texture. Buttery too, but it never felt too greasy. I was amazed how good it was despite how simple it looked, and it went GREAT with the bread. Lobiani Boat: Since the chicken and stroganoff was out, I wanted an option that had a little protein. This was basically half Adjaruli and half topped with red beans, bacon, and banana peppers. The bacon was more like Canadian bacon to me and the beans were good (disclaimer, not a huge fan of beans) - but if I'm being honest, they were a little bland compared to the side with the Adjaruli filling of cheese and egg. If anything mixing it was a little worse since while it made the bean half more savory / tasty... it took away from the Adjaruli side. OVERALL Great food for the price paid, especially for the quality and flavor of what seems like a simple meal. At first I thought it wouldn't be filling given the size... but I forget how filling bread can be. I was very full and only really finished the filling part of the Lobiani and maybe half of the outer bread, Coming back to this review, I had no idea this was meant to be a breakfast / brunch food. It reminded me more of an exotic pizza, but more delicious and interesting to eat! I really want to come back to eat the Adjaruli... but to also try the chicken one. It's also within walking distance of the Seattle Aquarium and other local attractions, so a good meal no matter what time the day! read more

Skalka - Lobiani Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went by for lunch and ordered, you order and sit down and wait for your number to be called. Food came out and man I was not disappointed, the bread was delicious and the toppings were immaculate. I was a little sad to walk in to an ordering tablet, customer service isn't the same without a cashier at the front. read more

Skalka - Stroganoff Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stroganoff boat was delicious! I waited a good 30 minutes though, so order in advance if you are short on time! read more

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Skalka has become my favorite brunch place. The khachapuri are so flavorful and this gives such a unique break from traditional breakfast. It's a combination of cheese and flavorful vegetables/meat. The service is okay nothing exceptional, they do take 15-20 mins to prep your khachapuri so definitely keep that in mind. Ambience is fresh and peaceful with the perfect view. Definitely recommend this place read more

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I absolutely adore this place - it exceeded all my expectations! Ordered the following Khachapuris (bread boats): Veggie Boat, Stroganoff Boat, and Chicken Boat. All of them tasted so delicious! The veggie and stroganoff boats were my favorites from the three I tried. The veggie boat has eggplants, red bell peppers with tomatoes, and fresh herbs combined together with Adjaruli and runny egg yolk. Stroganoff comes with shredded beef, runny egg, and mushroom mixed with the creamy Adjaruli and topped with pickles. The last one has chicken with tomatoes and fresh herbs combined together with Adjaruli and runny egg yolk. All their khachapuris are made from scratch. It's hand-stretched, hand-filled and baked-to-order. Average time from placing to receiving your order is about 15 minutes. read more

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Great food! First time trying it here in Seattle. Vasyl was really nice and helpful in our ordering and making sure we were taken care of.

It wasn't our first time here, but this time we didn't like the food; it felt like not everything was fresh.

Wow this place was super amazing! Their food is made to order with hand pulled bread. Their bread was so soft and perfectly baked. The cheese and other fillings went so well with the bread. I appreciated their self serve water station as well. And the workers were so kind! read more

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This was fantastic!! It was delicious, served fresh and hot and you won't find anything else like it in Seattle. It's super clean and has comfortable surroundings. We got our food right away. Highly recommend! read more

Skalka - Egg and Spinach Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Unique but great way to be served. I had the straganof boat. Assorted teas ad drinks are a good choice. Great location. Sign is posted along water. Makes for great take out. Not far from the water. read more

One of my favorite places to this day. It is a casual atmosphere, good music and the food has always been very good whenever I go.

Loved Skalka! The service was very fast and efficient. Maximum indoor seating so very high chance that you will get somewhere to sit and eat. The food was amazing as expected. This was my first time eating Georgian food. I'm not sure if it's Mediterranean or European but the spices tasted very similar. I think there's a Palestinian dish closer to this as well. The egg was fresh and runny, the veggie sugo was packed with flavor and texture, nothing too drying of course. And the cheeeze was phenomenal; there was feta and fresh mozzarella melted together. Just a boat of goodness. Make sure you take it to go becuase the portion is pretty big, I regret tossing mine. Will definitely be back for more. read more

Skalka - Veggie Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pure comfort food. Let me tell you, this is bread bowl for meat sauce and cheese. Wait... isn't that kind of like a pizza? Well.... kind of. Skalka specializes in this dish which is called a Khachapuri. Did I Google this up? Yeah buddy I did! If it sounds good to you, give it a try. This meal is very savory and was very satisfying to eat. Ripping a piece of the bread and dipping it in the sauce was quite good. I have to emphasize how great the bread was. Definitely made in-house themselves because look at it! Where are you going to find bread like that? Not at the store that's for sure. I'll definitely be back to try the other khachapuri! read more

Skalka - Chicken Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food: This was weirdly perfect for brunch or lunch. The right amount of food. Perfectly cooked. They have 5 options and 2 are vegetarian. I loved the veggie. It was amazing and I highly recommend. My partner got the stroganoff and loved it. He said "This was really good and really exceeded my expectations." They have cups for water but otherwise it's sodas or coffee, which is simple but effective. Service: You follow the instructions and order at the counter, grab your ticket. They cook it and call out your order as components are ready by the counter. Its very efficient and works well. Ambiance: This spot is smaller so you want to grab a spot asap. It's bright and well-lit. It's also pretty chill as a place to grab food. Would definitely go again or order it for delivery. read more

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The bread boats were good. I enjoyed the cheese they used. I feel like the egg was slightly underdone. They were generous with the beef and cheese. Extremely hot when served. Service was also very fast. Idk if I would go back though. It was really really heavy for my taste. But super delicious read more

Skalka - Beef Stroganoff Boat Chicken Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Located just a block away from the Seattle waterfront (near Argosy Cruises), Skalka is a Georgian gem quite popular among locals best known for their cheese bread - khachapuri. I first tried to come here for dinner with a couple friends visiting from out of town but we came about an hour before closing and they had already shut down early to do some filming. It was a total bummer because my friend was really excited to try it. I understand it's not always feasible for businesses to update their socials or webpages regularly, but I would have appreciated a quick Instagram story post or something similar to save me from having walked all that way. Our final week in Seattle, my partner and I came back and were able to give it a try this time. I didn't realize it before but ordering ahead is definitely the way to go because the dishes are made to order and take about 15-20 minutes. Nonetheless, the bread was super delicious and well worth the wait. It kind of reminds me of pizza but with a couple twists! read more

Skalka - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute restaurant very close to Pike Place Market. We opted for the beef bowl and the chicken bowl. I preferred the chicken bowl because it had a tomato base and tasted more flavorful. I liked that the bread was meant to be ripped off and dipped into the yolk/filling. Once you get to the center, you can eat it almost like a pizza. A great amount of food in that bread boat! read more

Skalka - Stroganoff Boat (top) and Chicken Boat (bottom) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Skalka is located near the waterfront in downtown Seattle and serves Georgian food, more specifically khachapuri aka Georgia cheese bread. When you walk in, order at the kiosk and wait for your food. They make it from scratch to order so be prepared to wait 15+ minutes for your food. We ordered the chicken ($16.75) which came with chicken cooked in tomatoes and herbs, adjaruli (cheese), and an egg yolk all on top of a bread boat. It felt like a breakfast pizza with meat and cheese over bread; the bread was light and was nice to pull and dip the toppings. The bread that the toppings sat on were softer than the ones on the side which made it pretty soggy to eat. They only sell five different options which is a bit limiting but overall the meal/cuisine was good and unique for the area. read more

Skalka - Menu (May 2023) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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First time having khachupuri and was quite pleased! They hand stretch the dough and make things to order so you have to wait but I would rather have something fresh slow than old and fast. HUGE PORTIONS! Easily can share one with two people. I loved the lobiani. So many different delicious flavors all in one place. Yum. read more

Skalka - Lobiani Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Skalka was a breakfast place that was so out of the ordinary for us, and we absolutely loved it! The food came out so hot, that we actually had to wait a few minutes before eating. We were blown away by the flavors that our food contained. One thing that we did wish was that we could make modifications to the order. You order off an iPad. So you aren't really able to make any changes, which I completely understand! However it would have been nice to make a change to our order. Other than that, the food was incredible, the service was quick, and it was such a unique dining experience! read more

Skalka - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time in Seattle and in our last day in, we decided to come to Skalka for breakfast and omg the food was amazing ! The service was fast even though it was pack, clean and chill environment. Will definitely come back here again and try all flavors of their boat. read more

Skalka - Chicken Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was looking for a brunch spot downtown and Skalka did not disappoint! The menu is short but so worth a visit! The bread was soft and fluffy and the filling was gooey and decadent! We ordered two to share between 2 people and easily could have gotten away sharing 1. We came at 11 on a sunday and were able to find a table right after we ordered. It takes 15-30 minutes to cook the food even if it's not busy so make sure you plan ahead! By the time we left, around noon, there were quite a few people standing around waiting for a table. read more

Skalka - Adjaruli Boat and Stroganoff Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

From the warm, soft bread and gooey cheese. The perfection of eggplant and tomatoes this meal was an absolute treat! Huge portion that took me all day to eat. Super friendly service despite kiosk ordering. Cool vibes with warm interior. Tables are close but not too close. A five star restaurant all the way. Next time, bacon and beans flavor. Sounds weird but I know it will be delicious! Go now! Parking is well, downtown Seattle. A public lot is nearby and there is street parking. I recommend public transportation to go the city. It will also give you a reason to walk off the huge breakfast and eat more! lol. read more

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The food was delicious and the service was fast. The restaurant was clean and very cute. read more

Skalka - Stroganoff Boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

AMAZING! I can't think of any other words to accurately describe my experience with it Shalka. It was so good. It was rich and heavy, but in the best and most comforting ways. I got the Stroganoff Boat. It was this mixture of chipped beef in a creamy mushroom sauce with a runny egg on top. All of this was inside the most delicious, fluffy bread boat ever. I didn't use utensils to eat it. I ripped the bread and scooped the mixture to eat it. I highly recommend this. I was in Seattle for a week and this is one of the best things I ate during my trip. read more

easy ordering at a tablet when you walk in, clean and friendly staff and delicious options that will introduce you to georgian food, khachapuri specifically. i have to wonder how many tourists dare to walk beyond the alaskan way waterfront or venture beyond pike place market to experience skalka. it would be a shame to not give this place a try. it's unusual and worth a visit and i know i'll be recommending it to visitors and friends who even live here in the greater seattle area. the bread is light and fluffy and provides the perfect support for the varied contents. my veggie option had both cheese and runny egg as well as a tasty savory mix of tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. i initially thought i'd only be able to eat half and that i'd walk out with leftovers but to my surprise, i finished virtually the whole thing and haven't been hungry since so if you're looking for a way to experience a new cuisine and fill the belly for a large part of your day, this place is it! read more

Skalka - deliciousness - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have been wanting to try this place for breakfast for a long time. We got there 1pm on a Saturday, and were told there was about a 45 min wait. You self order, tables were available when we got there. We got Adjaruli Boat, and Chicken boat. We loved both the items we got, it's delicious with all the melted cheese and the egg yolk on top. It's a heavy dish that could be shared by 2 people. read more

Skalka - Adjaruli boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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