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Café Flora

Item: Café Flora
Author: Corinne Whiting

Cuisine: American, Ethnic, European, Vegetarian

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

One of the country's oldest vegetarian restaurants, and a Seattle institution for 30-plus years, this neighborhood venue is innovative and flavorful enough to win over even the most ardent carnivores. Alongside your morning coffee, savor brunch in the sunny atrium where you can take in the soothing sounds of the indoor waterfall, or in the newly renovated back garden that proves a tranquil sanctuary in any season. Choose between options like the Citrus Pancakes, buttermilk pancakes topped with citrus supremes, housemade lemon curd and pistachio crumble, or the Apricot & Apple Belgian Waffle, cornmeal Belgian waffles topped with poached apricot-apple compote, sage butter and millet-quinoa crumble. You'll also find plenty of specialty teas and juice blends to choose from as well. The lunch and dinner menu offers must-try items from superfood salads and grain bowls to Oaxaca tacos and nettle risotto (with ingredients rotating seasonally).

Address:

2901 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112

Phone:

206-325-9100

Website:

cafeflora.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Corinne Whiting
Seattle Local Expert

Lunch: "Cafe Flora has completely renovated its back garden, transforming the space into a covered outdoor dining space, complete with a new central fountain. Open year-round, the patio seats about 44 to 46 guests in 800 square feet. Additionally, the newest addition to this restaurant family is Beacon Hill's Flora Bakehouse, that serves freshly baked sweet and savory pastries, croissants, muffins, pies, quiches, brownies, cookies and many gluten-free and vegan options, too (including Cafe Flora's beloved vegan cinnamon rolls)."
Best Restaurants: "The newest addition to this restaurant family, Beacon Hill's Flora Bakehouse serves freshly baked sweet and savory pastries, croissants, muffins, pies, quiches, brownies, cookies and many gluten-free and vegan options, too, including Cafe Flora's beloved vegan cinnamon rolls."
Gluten-Free Baked Goods: "The creme brulle features local Theo chocolate, and it's nut- and gluten-free."
Restaurants with Gluten-Free Menus, Restaurants with Healthy Menus: "The venue accepts reservations for parties of six or more."

Best for Lunch Because: One of the country's oldest vegetarian restaurants, and a Seattle institution for 30-plus years, this eatery boasts a recently transformed patio space with central fountain.
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: In Madison Valley, enjoy the welcoming hospitality and seasonal fare of one of the country's oldest vegetarian restaurants.
Best for Gluten-Free Baked Goods Because: This delightful vegetarian spot especially rocks the dessert scene with gluten-free treats like the peach-blueberry crisp and chocolate brownies.
Best for Restaurants with Gluten-Free Menus Because: This Madison Valley favorite features a plant-centric decor, and the tasty menu is vegetarian, mostly gluten-free and PNW-inspired.
Best for Restaurants with Healthy Menus Because: Cafe Flora offers "a creative world of vegetarian food" in a bright and welcoming space.