The Best Vegan Brunch In Seattle [2023 Guide]

Nothing is better than going out to brunch with your friends and family!

…Unless you’re going to a place that has no vegan options for you.
And no - oatmeal is not a brunch food.

You’ve done your best in the past, in order to be a team player; modifying everything until there’s nothing left but a plain piece of bread and some jam, because literally everything is cooked in butter. Everyone thinks you’re absurd, you’re left starving, and veganism looks just plain miserable to everyone around you.

Time to change all of that.

Let’s upgrade your vegan brunch experience. Here are all the places to enjoy a fabulous vegan brunch in Seattle. The Emerald City has both fully-vegan and very vegan-friendly places to choose from, so everyone is happy.

It won’t be easy choosing where to go or what to get, but that’s a good problem to have come brunch time, wouldn’t you agree?

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The Best Vegan Brunch In Seattle

LIFE ON MARS (21+)

Capitol Hill

If you’re craving sweet, savory, or a little bit of both, Life On Mars has you covered for a brunch that will surely satisfy.

Favorites include French Toast Bread Pudding, Green Chili Breakfast Burrito, and the Bad Wolf Breakfast Sandwich.

They also offer lots of awesome brunch cocktails and mocktails, and an amazing outdoor patio to enjoy brunch with great tunes and fresh air.

Brunch - Saturdays & Sundays | Visit Life On Mars

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finch & pine

Capitol Hill

Finch and Pine is a place that makes everything with serious love and care. They source most of their ingredients locally, and serve up delicious vegan-friendly brunch dishes for you to enjoy. This place is super cozy and small, so best to avoid coming in with a party of more than 2-4 people.

The menu changes seasonally, but expect sweet dishes like pancakes or french toast, cinnamon rolls, and plenty of vegan pastries. For savory dishes, they usually have biscuits and gravy, tartines, and often a chickpea frittata. They offer boozy beverages to bubble up your afternoon, or try one of their amazing lattes or hot chocolates, and don’t skip the house made coconut whip.

Brunch - Saturdays & Sundays | Visit Finch & Pine

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The wayward

Roosevelt

After closing during the pandemic, Wayward is now back with new ownership but most of the same dishes that local vegans know and love. Firstly, breakfast is served ALL DAY, so if you are a late sleeper or want breakfast for dinner, this place is perfect for you!

Another reason to love Wayward is their large menu - from scrambles to omelets to chicken and waffles to breakfast crunch wraps and more - so have fun choosing. Wayward has quite a few gluten-free options to choose from as well, but as the staff is new and still learning, you’ll want to double check and make sure that what you’re getting is gluten-free.

Brunch - Mondays - Sundays / Visit The Wayward

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PLUM BISTRO

Capitol Hill

Few dining experiences come anywhere close to brunch at Seattle’s vegan mainstay Plum Bistro. Choose from decadent dishes like their Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, Avocado Toast, or the Plum Slam. Their menu changes seasonally, so there’s always a fun and delicious surprise awaiting you.

Wine, fresh-squeezed OJ, and other beverages are also available to complement your delicious meal. Enjoy their beautiful patio seating when the weather permits.

Brunch - Saturdays & Sundays | Visit Plum Bistro

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CYCLE DOGS

Ballard

Cycle Dogs keeps getting better and better…

From landing a brick and mortar (during the pandemic, no less) to launching their late night food program, they’ve got you covered for delicious comfort food just about any hour of the day.

But since this post is about brunch, let’s focus on their all-you-can-eat-pancakes, breakfast sandwiches bigger than your face, plus rotating specials like fully-loaded breakfast burritos, chick’n fried mushrooms, vegan fried eggs, and unlimited drip coffee. They also have some fun brunch cocktails.

Brunch - Saturdays & Sundays | Visit Cycle Dogs

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CAFE FLORA

Madison

Sometimes you just need a warm, freshly-baked cinnamon roll. And Cafe Flora's all vegan, maple-licious pecan cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting is precisely what the doctor ordered.

While Cafe Flora is not 100% vegan, most of their brunch menu is able to be made vegan, with easy substitutes like tofu scramble instead of egg. Another favorite brunch dish that is vegan by default is scrumptious biscuits and gravy. They also offer an assortment of baked goods, as well as espresso, turmeric lattes, kombucha, cocktails, and more.

Brunch - Saturdays & Sundays | Visit Cafe Flora

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LAZY COW BAKERY

Fremont

Lazy Cow’s weekend brunch program is currently on pause, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth a stop when your brunch cravings hit.

Lazy Cow is a community-focused, Latinx-owned bakery with amazing vegan pastries like almond croissants, cinnamon rolls, and fruit tarts. They also serve breakfast sandwiches, and their coffee is sustainably sourced from Mexican growers. Keep Lazy Cow in mind when you want an indulgent sweet treat or when you don’t feel like waiting for a table elsewhere.

Open Wednesdays - Sundays / Visit Lazy Cow Bakery

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OAK

Beacon Hill

NOTE: Brunch temporarily suspended due to staffing

Oak is well known on the South end of Seattle for having a very inclusive menu, with lots of vegan options. They’ve also stepped up their brunch game with some veganized versions of their menu mainstays. They also have a great patio for dining!

Favorites from their vegan brunch menu are vegan biscuits and mushroom gravy, French toast made with JustEgg, chick’n and waffles, and weekend specials. Don’t miss their fantastic cocktails and fun mocktail drinks.

Brunch - Saturdays & Sundays | Visit Oak (temporarily no brunch)

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CAFE RED

Rainier Valley

Ok so maybe Cafe Red isn’t “brunch” in the traditional sense, but if it’s well worth considering when your brunch cravings hit. Plus, you can get it any day of the week, not just weekends!

Their Pesto Breakfast Sandwich is a fan-favorite, with a house-made egg patty, house-made cashew pesto sauce, Violife smoked provolone, tomatoes, lettuce, and cherry peppers on a locally baked bun. Have fun choosing between that and their Deluxe Hash Brown - basically avocado toast on a big, crispy hash brown patty. Cafe Red also has gluten-free options, lots of specialty coffee drinks, and sweet treats.

Breakfast: Mondays-Sundays | Visit Cafe Red

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PORTAGE BAY CAFE

Ballard, Ravenna, University District, South Lake Union

Portage Bay is a great place that pleases all types of eaters, and their menu features many organic and locally sourced ingredients. For vegans, they have Banana Pancakes which includes a trip up to their toppings bar that offers fresh fruit, nuts, and other fun toppings. They also have a vegan breakfast hash if you are looking for a hearty, vegetable focused meal. They do not have vegan butter or whipped cream, but do offer non-dairy milk with their Fair Trade coffee.

Breakfast and Brunch Daily | Visit Portage Bay Cafe

I hope you found this guide helpful. What’s your favorite place in Seattle for vegan brunch? Let me know in the comments!