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Serves meat, vegan options available. Diner-style restaurant located in the Roosevelt neighborhood. Serves mostly breakfast dishes, which may include classics, including vegan chicken & waffles, migas, tofuevos rancheros, pancakes, French toast, omelets, and biscuits. Sandwiches, burgers, and others are available for lunch. (Reported closed Aug. 2022 and then reopened.) Previously vegan, but reported in March 2026 to serve animal products. Open Mon-Tue 8:00am-8:00pm, Thu-Fri 8:00am-8:30pm, Sat 8:00am-9:00pm, Sun 8:00am-8:00pm.
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801 NE 65th St, Ste C (at 8th NE), Seattle, Washington, USA, 98115
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Last update on 13 May 2026 by AlloraSengupta
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382 Reviews
First Review by HaplessHeather
docholiday
Points +130
Sunday mornings breakfast wonderful - Edit
Wonderful open minded vegan spot with a large variety of breakfast/ lunch and diner options
Read morePros: Large variety of hearty vegan breakfast options, Friendly helpful staff
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Saraquel
Points +448
Great breakfast - Edit
They have a HUGE menu, all day breakfast. Service is good and fast and the food is great, big portions too. We had an AMAZING chocolate cheesecake. Is a great place for brunch.
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lcprice1
Points +70
Vegan fast food - Edit
Toppings were good, burger just ok, and buns were not that great. Expected better given the reviews we read.
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josierose
Points +411
All vegan - Edit
This is an amazing all vegan cafe. The menu was 4 pages long which made it virtually impossible to decide. The homestyle fries for reference are also tiny little potato chunks not actual fries. The food is delicious, the serving sizes are large and they are quite reasonable considering ($10-12 a dish). The staff were all extremely friendly and I would most definitely return.
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meref
Points +27
Biscuits and Gravy! - Edit
Though I have never had lunch or dinner at Wayward, their brunch is excellent. Very few restaurants can do a decent vegan biscuits and gravy. Even my 65 year old non-veg parents have enjoyed their meals here. It's all standard diner fare, so if you're looking for inspired and fresh vegetarian cooking, this is not the place for you. However, if you want a consistantly solid classic turned vegan, you will not be disappointed!
Read morePros: Variety, Comfort food
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JordanRyder
Points +60
Big variety, lots of savory stuff - Edit
I used to order takeout from Wayward when I lived nearby because it's one of the only places I've ever been that has everything from V benedict, biscuits n gravy, & breakfast sandwiches to chicken parm grinders and GF options too. I moved away but I still go in when I can but sometimes the service is slow.
Read morePros: huge variety, gluten free options, great breakfast
Cons: slow service
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ChristieEchols
Points +52
Highly disappointed - Edit
Came here with my family while being on a trip. This diner style vegan place looked great from the reviews, outside, and menu. Sadly, the food taste was disappointing. Over fried, not original, and terrible fake meat products. I was nervous to bring non-vegans here but being a vegan myself I have to say this is one of the worst places I’ve been to. Tofu scramble was extremely salty, too much bread on the sandwiches, and much more. Thankfully they tried to make up for it with a free desert. Hopefully your food experience is better than mine.
Read morePros: 100% Vegan , Vegan Bloody Mary , Awesome Ranch
Cons: Salty , Over fried , Bad fake meats
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JessicaCastro
Points +632
Great waffles! - Edit
Loved the waffles! Everything is vegan!
Read morePros: Great vegan place for breakfast!, Amazing waffles, Lots of options and great service
Cons: Didn’t like so much the tempeh bacon
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PickYourKing
Points +43
Options - Edit
Tons of options, decided to go with the “breakfast club” which may have been a mistake. The fake meats weren’t my favorite, nor was the egg so the pancake was really all i enjoyed. After going vegan i havnt found a ton of breakfast options i have really enjoyed, so i think my ordering breakfast was the problem. Their lunch menu looked great and when I return I will probably get a burger or or sandwich.
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KatieHainsworth
Points +27
just okay - Edit
The chili cheese fries with bacon and green onions were delicious! The Tuscany fettuccini alfredo and burger needed some help. The flavor of thw alfredo wasn't savory and the burger looked like meat but was rubbery with an odd odor.
Read moreDecor was super cute and location was convenient.
Pros: All vegan with a big list of vegan desserts. Unfo
Cons: Staff was a bit sluggish.
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the.fernweh.fox
Points +73
Sunday Brunch At It's Best - Edit
My boyfriend and I love coming here for breakfast. It get's very busy on the weekends and there usually is a good 10-20 minute wait. We haven't come for lunch or dinner yet, but their menus for all three meals are served all day. The parking is ample and totally free, which is a welcome change in Seattle. The food is reasonably priced and I've never been disappointed with my decision. We usually end up getting way too much food, but the bloated bellies a happy exchange.
Read morePros: Delicious Food , Great Little Atmosphere
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AlyssaHodges
Points +193
bring your snobby meat eating friends - Edit
This place is AMAZING. My carnivorous friends love it here!
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RisingMoment
Points +89
Vegan Dennys - Edit
Unique location, our server was super helpful with the large menu. The food was really good, traditional American food. It was hearty and comforting. Great place for new vegans.
Read morePros: sooo many options!!, great service
Cons: a bit greasy
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guyettjeff
Points +32
Awesome - Edit
It was busy but totally worth it they have anything that you could be craving. My family loves this place
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Sarah//Foster
Points +38
so many options - Edit
This restaurant has so many choices on one menu. Typically, I have to go to five different restaurants to find my staples, but they had them all! The wings, “mozzarella” sticks, and pancakes were amazing!
Read moreNot a huge fan of the tofu scramble. That isn’t a huge issue with such a large menu!
Staff were lovely!
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jonanscher
Points +121
Amazeballs! - Edit
I’ve never been somewhere with so many options. They have more menu items than I’ve had an opportunity to try, but so far my favorites are their breakfast. I love their vegan waffle. And the Benedict is amazing.
Read morePros: so many options
Cons: so many options.... how to decide?
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coreTHEwanderer
Points +36
best vegan breakfast in American! - Edit
Haters will hate, lovers will love.
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Ksis
Points +1622
Dirty Bird FTW - Edit
My boyfriend and I came here after getting in from our hometown in Austin. We were excited to try the all vegan cafe, since we have a few in Texas we’re fans of. I also have to agree with a previous reviewer that sometimes all vegan places suffer from vegans overhyping it just because it’s all vegan, and that sometimes it can be lack luster. I would say Wayward falls in the middle - not the absolutely best in terms of flavor always being there, but you could do a lot worse.
Read moreI’ll also add it’s nice to have a place where you can really “pig” out on foods places normally don’t make vegan - thinks like fried mozzarella, mac n cheese, etc if you want to.
We got the Loaded Mac n Cheese to start and it was really good. For our meals, he got the Dirty Bird and I got the Burger Queen Crunch Wrap. The BQCW was okay- the “burger” they use is very gummy and was slightly disappointing given how many good vegan burger patty options there are now. However, get the Dirty Bird when you go!! Their biscuits are fantastic and whatever the faux meat they use for their “chicken” was not gummy at all, really crispy outside and done super well. I may or may not have eaten his meal instead of mine. 🙃
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MaxK.Ryan
Points +18
Underwhelmed - Edit
Maybe it’s just because I’m spoiled with delectable vegan goodness everywhere in Portland but this place tasted like what omnivores describe what they *think* vegan food tastes like (which is tasteless cardboard), very disappointing and downright disgraceful. Puts a bad taste in my mouth. I had hoped the food would be delicious because the menu was tempting but I don’t think I’ll come back here.. step it up, Wayward! You’re giving vegans a bad name.
Read morePros: lots to choose from
Cons: tastes like cardboard
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MilesRyanMcHugh
Points +30
Mac nasty - Edit
This place is over rated and everything tastes like plastic. I couldn’t even finish my burger. Will not return.
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mckenzieseims
Points +48
so freaking good - Edit
Do yourself a favor and get the French toast sticks (on the appetizer section of menu). The Mac daddy burger is delicious, big portion. Wish they had milkshakes cause nothing’s better than fresh fries and burger with a milkshake. Other than that, all the food I’ve had there is supreme. I bring all my non vegan friends here and they love it too
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VeganCuddle
Points +78
So many options! :) yum! - Edit
The menu is huge with breakfast, lunch, dinner & dessert items. Many are heavy and greasy, but there are also light & healthy options. The pancakes are so great, & the French ticklers, so is the chick’n & waffles, and I love Biscuit Mountain. The burgers are so yummy, I love the Sweet Dream burger & the Wayward burger. If you love fake meat & cheese then you will love it here. They have two types of gravy, lots of sandwiches and entrees, salads, and lots of breakfast & brunch foods! Tofu scramble and home fries are yummy! You can ask for chocolate almond milk for your coffee! Score!
Read moreThe portions are a good size and decent prices. It gets busy on weekends so you may have to wait a bit to be seated. This food is like traditional American food but you leave feeling good, instead of feeling like your heart will stop from the sludgy animal fat & animal protein.
-The Bloody Mary is so awful, all my friends agreed, so don’t bother, don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Pros: huge menu-many choices, all vegan, good service
Cons: bad Bloody Mary cocktail
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Nastastia
Points +48
Amazing Fast Friendly and delicious - Edit
Great serve, very busy for good reason the food is great and the Rachel's Ginger beer Moscow Mule was the perfect addition to my pacific Phil. Avocado and ranch and the chicken was so tender and yummy! Definitely coming back!
Read morePros: fast, tasty , friendly
Cons: none
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KevinOwens
Points +78
Reason to fly to Seattle - Edit
Gets better each time (amazing vegan breakfast - biscuits & gravy, tofu scramble, french toast).
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Arti
Points +743
All vegan menu. Average+ food. Average service. - Edit
Obviously this place gets an extra star from me for a big all vegan menu. Whether I like it or not, I do get very excited when I get to pick from a huge menu! But the food was just okay. I tried the appetizer sampler. The funny thing about the drumsticks was that I had just bought a pack of drumsticks from vegan haven store that I think were exactly what was served here. I also had the alfredo pasta which was good. The garlic bread was also pretty good. For the service, I was a little disappointed by something that happened. The server dropped a celery stick from our plate on the floor which is fine. She picked it up and just took it away. Its not a big deal but I would have liked a simple "would you like some extra celery" to replace the stick. Now, I dont care about a stick of celery but it just showed careless attitude which bothered me a little.
Read morePros: All vegan menu
Cons: Average food
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Jnlov1
Points +96
Mini Mistakes - Edit
This is a small, but cute and eclectic space with clean bathrooms. It is family owned and all vegan. I order the "Dirty Bird" and a tea. My waiter was really nice. A couple of mistakes...there was a pice of hair in my tea cup...I think this can happen, even with precautions, but I would have hoped that for the inconvenience that they would have taken it off my bill...the manager is the one that should have made that call. After I paid my bill I received the wrong a out of change...about $4 short, again, this was an opportunity for the manager to earn a customer.
Read moreI decided to give them another chance and ordered the "Chicken & Waffles" and asked for butter and syrup. They forgot the butter. Though these are small mistakes, I know I would be frustrated if I returned for more mini/many mistakes.
Pros: Friendly Wait Staff, Clean Bathroom, Good Biscuits
Cons: Too Many Mistakes, No Parking, Small Facility
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Skirol97
Points +226
Idc what you know..this is great - Edit
just great options that all taste good!!!
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