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Vegetarian restaurant in Madison Valley since the 2000s. Offering finer dishes with example of choices such as fried olive and hummus platter, spicy Carolina bbq sandwich, blackberry endive salad, and peach fennel salad. Open Mon-Fri 9:00am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm.
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2901 E Madison St, Seattle, Washington, USA, 98112
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101 Reviews
First Review by Miso Vegan
andyjng
Points +4991
Cute Cafe, Tasty Dishes - Edit
Cafe Flora has got to be one of the most beautiful cafes I've ever been to with its aesthetic and food offerings. My plant based heart was full and ready to try all the different options they offered.
Read moreA group of us came on a weeknight and were seated outside in their patio outdoor (but enclosed) patio. It was the first day of their spring menu and they encouraged us to order items to share for the table; an easy task for an Asian like myself.
We went with a few amazing starters- their spread sampler served with sourdough had some of the best homemade dips ever especially their Spring Pea Hummus, the yam fries with house aioli was fire, and the spinach artichoke dip was some of the best I've had. All vegan and all amazing.
The entrees though were a bit more mixed for me. The Strawberry Watercress Salad was refreshing but didn't excite me as much as I had hoped, the Risotto was a bit on the saltier side and was only half the bowl, and Fried Trumpet Mushroom over Potato Waffle had a great waffle but the mushrooms weren't as kickass as I've had at other vegan restaurants. Plus I felt it was a bit pricer for the amount of food we got in general.
We ended our dinner with their Chocolate Cake with Coconut Based Vanilla Ice Cream, which came in small bite sized brownies that were probably sitting in the fridge for too long lol. It was still good though.
Despite that though, the food really was great and we had a great time especially with the samplers. Thank you to our server Logan who really took care of us all night.
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clemenscan
Points +149
Phenomenal food - Edit
Such good vegan food! Had a delicious toast with a side scramble that was simply phenomenal! Lots of seating and street parking.
Read morePros: Well prepared food , Big selection , Lots of seating
Cons: Not completely vegan menu, Wait times sometimes
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alikirb
Points +157
Nice dinner - Edit
Really interesting menu with options I’ve not seen before. The fried eggplant pieces were good and a big portion. The trumpet mushroom and potato waffle was a little too sweet but fun to try. The rabini was a little too bitter and the arancini balls and cesar salad were the best dishes we tried. The rhubarb lemonade was also tasty.
Read morePros: Creative options, Portion sizes
Cons: Flavours weren’t the best
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Paigecs
Points +609
Updated review - surprisingly mid brunch - Edit
This place is a warhorse in the Seattle veg scene. I've had many, many delicious meals here. Their bloody mary is quite literally second to none.
Read moreHowever:
The last time I wrote a review I wished the brunch menu changed more often. Now it has…and I’m kind of shocked I just spent $17 before tax on the tartine, two small pieces of cold bread with a bland spread and a very basic side salad, that left me still hungry. What in the world.
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-07
Pros: great vegan brunch, very friendly , consistent quality
Cons: long lines at brunch--get there early
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jdinuoscio
Points +83
Wow! Good enough to go twice in one visit - Edit
What a great spot! We had the cinnamon roll, biscuits and gravy, and savory waffle the first trip. Cinnamon roll was BIG and delicious and the biscuits and gravy were great. The savory waffle was good (not great, but may just be preference). Came back a second time and had biscuits and gravy, the artichoke dip, and the pea hummus and all were phenomenal! If we visit Seattle again, this will be a MUST on the list to return to. Highly recommend this as a wonderful breakfast/brunch/lunch spot! The service was great and the atmosphere was beautiful.
Read morePros: Wonderful atmosphere, Inclusive to all patrons , Excellent food
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d2lo
Points +374
Awesome brunch spot, get there early! - Edit
This place was highly recommended for brunch when visiting Seattle and it did not disappoint. Nearly half the menu is vegan and many other dishes can be made vegan. Vegan beignets were amazing. The rosemary biscuits are flakey, the gravy came out a little cool but it was busy on a Sunday. The Colorado Ranchero scramble was delish. Cute interior and friendly staff.
Read morePros: Cute interior, Many many options , Friendly
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Tom_Shea
Points +45
Everything is great - Edit
I've eaten here many times over the years and have always enjoyed everything that I've had. Not everything is vegan, but about half the menu is and the other half is vegetarian.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-18
Pros: Many vegan options, Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Spendy, Busy - may need reservation
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Seatown_vegan
Points +7484
Great brunch - Edit
I’ve been coming to Flora and Floret for years. Floret, located in the airport, use to be my go-to before flights but since covid they’ve reduced the menu and my fav item, biscuits and gravy, is no longer on it. I also enjoy ordering the cinnamon roll with is gigantic.
Read morecaronjuneen
Cafe Flora used to be one of my favorite go-to places for special occasions. It’s been many years since I’ve been there. I remember everything they made was fresh, local, organic and delicious. Is that still true?
Read moreSeatown_vegan
I’m not sure about the type of ingredients but everything was fresh and delicious when I visited.
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SadieSauce
Points +61
Unsatisfying dinner out - Edit
I won’t go back to Cafe Flora until they have better vegan options. As a long standing veg restaurant I expected them to at least have substitutes. But when i was there for dinner what they meant by “vegan available” was “we can remove the dairy cheese without a replacement and still charge you the full price”. I hope Cafe Flora starts to invest in some vegan cheese soon.
Read moreCons: Lack of vegan cheese , Chilly air temp , Value doesn’t match the price
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bEzz
Points +1568
Get the Cinnamon Roll - Edit
Cafe Flora is a vegetarian institution in Seattle. The cinnamon rolls are the best you might ever eat. So good! Very popular for brunch on the weekends, so be prepared to wait.
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Jez
Points +489
Great Food, Weird Vibe - Edit
Food was tasty but the staff were quite unfriendly. Didn’t greet us, didn’t say goodbye, brought the bill without us asking, didn’t say thanks when we paid our bill. Just a negative experience. Wouldn’t eat there again
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bradyn
Points +74
Charming pleasure! - Edit
Love cafe flora! So charming and delightful! Easy parking and classy, upscale, and unique atmosphere. Wish they could make dishes without oil, so they’re not SOS free and couldn’t accommodate. But other than that, super great food!
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gracefullplate
Points +56
one of my favorite spots in seattle - Edit
I dream about their spinach artichoke dip. The mushroom French dip is also fantastic. With a cute atmosphere and beautifully crafted cocktails, this is one of my favorite restaurants in town.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Drinks, Unique
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Mgfarmer
Points +741
Plenty of vegan options! - Edit
Great breakfast spot with plenty of vegan options. Excellent service and great spot with vibrant interiors.
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Jimby
Points +78
Great vegan options! - Edit
Wish everything was vegan, most is offered as vegan optional. French dip sandwich made vegan was great!
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JennaRiker
Points +54
A beautiful choice - Edit
Cafe Flora is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. It is a beautiful setting with huge windows, an indoor fountain, local art and such a relaxing vibe. I love everything here and recommend the drink menu too as well as the decadent gluten free, vegan chocolate brownie. It is a higher end place which I believe is worth it as they use high quality ingredients. They are family friendly as well as a place I have celebrated a birthday with friends.
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IngridZ
Points +491
Pretty good but not for the hype - Edit
I think they should be better at presentation. And should have more low carb varieties.
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divyaj
Points +558
Bland and overpriced. - Edit
First, I have to say the ambience here is amazing. Windows on all sides, sunroof, a fountain and lots of plants. It feels like eating inside a fancy greenhouse. I've only eaten here 3 times, but the food is always so bland. Today, I got the mushroom risotto that was undercooked, the artichoke dip lacked flavor and depth and the tacos were served with a salsa that was mostly just raw garlic. There is a long wait to be seated as well, just not a great experience
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gotthebeet
Points +119
Lots of vegan options... - Edit
And delicious food! Great atmosphere as well.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Not cheap but not as expensive as other places for, The quality
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SarahMays
Points +1197
Excellent Vegan and Vegetarian! - Edit
Cafe Flora is a wonderful place for brunch and lunch! It is gorgeous inside!! They serve vegetarian and vegan food and everything is clearly labeled on the menu. There were plenty of vegan options available (including their cinnamon roll!). You can’t go wrong with their tofu scramble and potatoes. I also loved the spinach artichoke dip I ordered this time! Excited to come back!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan food and drink options , Beautiful space
Cons: Weekend brunch can get crowded
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dlachica
Points +2863
It’s got it all - Edit
Some off street parking, nice atmosphere and great food. We split the Indian Burger with a side of the coconut curry soup and added side kale Cesar salad. We were expecting pesto on the burger and not sure what we got, but the sauce was slightly tangy and worked well with the black bean patty. The kale Cesar was my favorite. Loved the crispy capers, roasted pistachios and the hearty greens. Soup was ok for us. We would have preferred little more seasoning and creaminess.
Read morePros: Variety of seating options, Lots of vegan options, Breakfast served until 2p
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Bluebellsgarden
Points +28
The French dip sandwich made from mushrooms! - Edit
It is sooo good. I haven’t tried too many other things, because I always get that. They also serve it at Florette, their restaurant at SeaTac.
Read morePros: French dip, Nice space with a fountain inside
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Birgit
Points +1286
Lovely location - Edit
Vegetarian food most can be made vegan. Very friendly people and light and airy setting. Loved the tomato avocado toast and rosemary lemonade and cinnamon roll. Second time here was disappointing: Biscuits and gravy were pretty plain and the tofu on the side way too salty. The Colorado rancho scramble with tofu had cardboard like tasting potatoes and same salty tofu and it was just topped with beans and tortilla chips. It’s not what I call yummy vegan food. Also too pricey.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-08-13
Cons: Expensive, Too much salt added
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ViennaVegan
Points +1080
In business since the 1990s -- it's good! - Edit
Friendly service. They are open until 10pm and it was a great spot for a late dessert and coffee.
Read morePros: Vegan dessert options
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ChelaLandau
Points +2306
Delicious vegan brunch - Edit
We came here during brunch and it was very busy, we waited about 30 minutes to get a table. We said first available as they have heat lamps for the outdoor tables. Table was perfect, lots of spacing between tables and they diligently check vaccine cards (saw them turn away a lady wearing a chin diaper who said she “forgot” hers and could they seat her anyway—“no”.).
Read moreIn any case it was well worth the wait, we both got vegan scrambles with tofu, mine was with mixed spicy greens and biscuits and mushroom gravy—my boyfriend’s scramble came with grilled potatoes. Food was really delicious, service was great and attentive. Restaurant is fairly large but beautiful and inviting. I would be here every weekend if I lived in Seattle.
Oh!! And I completely forgot the amazing vegan waffle. Mouth watering as I write this review and I remember how good it was.
One last update from today. It really annoys me to pay a 50 Cent up charge if you want vegan rather than cows milk cheese. But the vegan food is good albeit highly salted and seasoned.
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-22
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nlhaigh
Points +571
Great service and vegan dishes - Edit
We went here for a birthday brunch and it was lovely. The cafe has a variety of indoor and outdoor seating areas and a lovely sun room. Food was delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-09
Pros: Delicious dishes, Friendly staff, Variety of seating options.
Cons: Bloody Mary needed more tomato juice IMO
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punkbroccoli
Points +63
Delicious brunch - Edit
We like to come here on special occasions, like playing hooky from work. I love the cinnamon roll, golden milk latte, and southern platter (tofu, biscuit and gravy, sautéed greens). Mango passionfruit nog was also really refreshing. Nice ambience if you can get a spot near the window. Most (but not all) menu items can be made vegan.
Read morePros: Vegan cinnamon roll!!!, Cute space, Tasty nonalcoholic drinks
Cons: Expensive but worth it
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