Breakfast in Seattle

Sweet and savory breakfast at Sunlight Cafe in Seattle, WA includes hotcakes, waffles, and egg dishes, available for pickup.

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Burritos

Huevos Picante Breakfast Burrito

Wheat-tortilla egg burrito with salsa, red or green sauce, beans or fries.

Red Sauce Scrambled Egg Breakfast Burrito$22.00Scrambled eggs, red sauce, and beans are wrapped in this Huevos Picante breakfast burrito.
Green Sauce Scrambled Egg Breakfast Burrito$22.00Scrambled eggs, green sauce, and beans are wrapped in this Huevos Picante breakfast burrito.
Tofu Green Sauce Breakfast Burrito$22.00Tofu, green sauce, and beans are wrapped in this Huevos Picante breakfast burrito.
Vegan Tofu Guacamole Breakfast Burrito$22.00Vegan tofu with guacamole, green sauce, and beans fills this Huevos Picante breakfast burrito.
Egg White Green Sauce Breakfast Burrito$23.50Egg whites, green sauce, and beans are wrapped in this Huevos Picante breakfast burrito.

“The food was delicious especially the Picante.”

Mexican Food

Sunlight Rancheros

Two eggs with corn tortillas, black beans, salsa, and green onions.

“We have been loving Sunlight Cafe for almost 50 years. We love their crunchy, dense, sesame waffles, as well as their huevos rancheros Servers are incredibly personable. Love the atmosphere.”

“My favorite huevos rancheros around. Great green sauce. Friendly staff. Great”

Brunch

McKenna

$21.50+

Three scrambled eggs with shiitake, tomato, Swiss, sesame oil and spinach.

“The food was delicious. It was served hot and crunchy. We ordered portobello mushroom burger, pesto melt sandwich, and McKenna. They also accepted my request to swap tomatoes and onions with bell peppers in the burger. Highly recommended.”

Salsa Omelette

$19.50+

Three-egg omelette filled with salsa, cheddar, and green onions.

“Absolutely one of the best places for vegan breakfast. Their seasoned tofu is amazing!”

Pancakes and Waffles

Sesame Crunch Waffle

$14.00

A sesame-crunch waffle served with butter and maple syrup.

“Sunlight Café is a Roosevelt institution. I've been coming here since before I could read and their incomparable sesame crunch waffles have set the standard for what I look for in a waffle anywhere else. Homey, hearty, and delicious, Sunlight is probably my favorite brunch spot in the city.”

Lemon Poppy Seed Waffle

$14.00

Vegan, gluten-free waffles flavored with lemon and poppy seeds.

“Absolutely hidden gem in Seattle! My recommendation would be poppyseed lemon waffle, Vegan Highlander but everything here looks clean and healthy with a nice chill vibe! I have been here several times and never disappointed!”

Find Something Special at Sunlight Cafe

Sunlight Cafe serves breakfast with blueberry-yogurt hotcakes, sesame waffles, and eggs with corn tortillas and black beans. Vegetables with tofu are served with garlic ginger sauce.

Euripides pairs three scrambled eggs with roasted garlic and feta. McKenna has shiitake mushrooms and Swiss cheese, while Salsa Omelette folds salsa, cheddar, and green onions into a three-egg omelette.

Visit Sunlight Cafe in Seattle, WA for dine-in, pickup, or delivery. French Toast comes with cinnamon-honey butter and maple syrup; choose one or two slices and add strawberries or whipped cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular breakfast dishes?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

The Deluxe — The dish includes two eggs and corn tortillas, with required egg and sauce selections; home fries or beans accompany it.
McKenna — This scramble combines three eggs, shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes, toasted sesame oil and Swiss, served over spinach with half a sprouted-grain English muffin.
Lemon Poppy Seed Waffle — The menu describes this lemon poppy seed waffle as vegan and gluten-free; fruit, butter changes and whipped cream are optional.
Huevos Picante Breakfast Burrito — Scrambled eggs and salsa are wrapped in a wheat tortilla; red or green sauce and beans or fries complete the listed fillings.
Breakfast Veggies w Tofu — This breakfast plate centers on tofu and vegetables with garlic-ginger sauce; side selections and vegetable changes are available.

What time is breakfast served?

Sunlight Cafe serves breakfast Sunday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. Stop by or order online for breakfast in Seattle.

Do you offer breakfast takeout or delivery?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for breakfast throughout the Seattle area. Order your breakfast online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Do you serve breakfast all day?

No. Breakfast is available Sunday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at Sunlight Cafe.