Part of brunch’s appeal comes from its total superfluity. It’s not breakfast, it’s not lunch, and it’s rarely a wholesome, nutritious, or sober prospect. A reprieve from the rushed protein shakes and sad desk salads that fuel many a workweek, brunch provides the opportunity to sit and savor something unnecessary. At its worst, brunch is a dumbed-down, overpriced version of a restaurant’s regular menu. But there are loads of places in Seattle doing genuinely creative riffs on the brunch classics: Benedicts topped with braised duck and hoisin butter, Vietnamese-style chicken and waffles, and even dim sum.
This spring 2026 update ushers in some new blood and old favorites to the map, including Musang, which recently relaunched brunch; French toast MVP, Geraldine’s; and yokoshu hotspot the Wayland Mill.
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