Volunteer Park Cafe is a go-to morning spot in Capitol Hill, but the secret is to hit it for dinner.

Porkchop & Co. in Ballard serves brunch worth travelling for.

Skillet Diner is a modern diner in Capitol Hill serving updated versions of classic dishes.

Glo’s is a no-frills Capitol Hill diner serving giant pancakes and perfect hash browns. Just expect a line to eat them.

Bakery Nouveau is an excellent Capitol Hill bakery we like most for the twice baked almond croissant and croque monsieur.

Seattle Biscuit Company is a Southern spot that serves biscuit breakfasts all day.

Homegrown is a local sandwich chain that Gwyneth Paltrow wishes she came up with. This one’s in South Lake Union.

Oddfellows is a French Bistro, espresso bar, and old-school grocery store in Capitol Hill. It’s good for a lot of things, but especially brunch.

Biscuit Bitch is where you go in Pioneer Square for breakfast (or lunch) euphoria. Get the Bitchwich and add gravy.

Lost Lake Cafe is a diner in Capitol Hill that’s open 24 hours a day.

For breakfast on the go in Belltown, go for a breakfast sandwich at Dahlia (there are only four seats there). And couple coconut cream pie bites.

Fat Hen is a great place in Ballard for a low-key brunch with a friend.

Westman’s Bagel & Coffee is a sidewalk stand serving homemade bagels, cream cheese spreads, and breakfast sandwiches.

Varsity Inn is a no-frills diner-y spot in Wallingford. When you need good, cheap brunch without fuss, this is where you go.

Acadia is a counter service lunch spot in Wallingford that serves Southern-style bowls, smoothies, and sandwiches.

Fishermen’s is a deli and market in Queen Anne on the Salmon Bay Marina.