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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 06 Mar 2026 by hannapeterson
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365 Reviews
First Review by HaplessHeather
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Points +28381
Wayward Cafe - Edit
I ate here for lunch the other day and really enjoyed both my meal and the atmosphere. It's in the university area, so there's a good mix of people that frequent Wayward. I order the same sandwich everywhere I go to, mainly because everyone makes it differently, the Seitan Philly. This one was particularly good, it was made with house-made seitan, daiya, green pepper, onion, and covered with vegan mayo. The vegan mayo part was new to me, and it was a welcomed change! My bf, however, ordered the Warlock and I didn't care for it. Other than that, I highly recommend Wayward.
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thoor_ballylee
Points +321
vegan greasy spoon done right - Edit
This place is not perfect but if you want a hearty vegan breakfast there isn't a better place in Seattle. I've been in a number of times and it's a little hit and miss depending on who's cooking and in winter the dining area is very cold but it's a place worth going and experiencing. If you are vegan and in Seattle you owe it to yourself to get in here and have a nice big breakfast, you won't regrete it. I especially like their biscuits and gravy combinations and their scrambled tofu but I like scrambed tofu, what can I say.
Read morePros: good hearty food, price is right, biscuits and gravy
Cons: not healthy, cooking can be inconsistant
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eye of judgement
Points +167
all american breakfast - Edit
What an amazing pplace to go and get a real American breakfast. Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, all this crazy stuff that we don't usually have for breakfast in Europe, it's all there. This is definitely one of the better breakfast places I have been to in the US. It might be a bit out of downtown seattle, but definitely worth the trip. And whenn you're in the university district anyway, don't forget to vist the all vegan shop Sidecar for pigs peace.
Read morePros: great food , cheap
Cons: bit out of the way
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Ultraviolet
Points +610
AMAZING!!!! - Edit
My boyfriend and I were visiting Seattle and took a bus to the University district to check out Side Car for Peace Pigs and the Wayward Cafe and we loved that we could order breakfast or lunch items all day! We just wished they were open later so we could have squeezed in one more visit before leaving town. I ordered the TLT and it was fabulous and my boyfriend ordered the special, a Wayward Club, stacked high with all sorts of yumminess! The guy who took our order was very friendly and helpful and we would eat here all the time if we didn't live across the country! I liked how they cook in cast iron and everything is vegan. The prices are very reasonable and they have a nice location for strolling around and checking out Side Car or the Pizza Pi but we ran out of time so never got the pizza.
Read morePros: extensive menu, all vegan, delicious!
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j.lee
Points +119
Impressive- Very Impressive - Edit
When Wayward was taken over by the Pizza Pi/Sidecar for Pigs Peace Team, they improved significantly. When they moved to the new location on University Way (across from Sidecar/Pizza Pi), they expanded the menu and got that much better. When they held the lockdown special and created perhaps the tastiest sandwich I've ever had within the city limits, they pretty much won me over completely. It's hard NOT to stop at Wayward if I'm in the University District, and as long as they stay the course it will remain the best vegan eatery in Seattle. Do wish they were open later, though.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Food
Cons: Hours
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malloneek
Points +95
Great! - Edit
Yummy food! I had to try the biscuits and gravy after reading the reviews, and boy was it good! I also had a scramble, potatoes and toast, all of which were very good but not necessarily terrific. A lot to try on the menu so I'll be back many times.
Read moreDefinite college atmosphere, very casual.
They do ask you to put everything in the bus bin and they will separate to recycle, which I thought was great - very green.
Pros: Green, Yummy
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lilmammal
Points +275
Casual vegan dining, huge menu - Edit
The variety and selection of (all) vegan entrees at Wayward was impressive. The environment is quite casual and while we were there, so were many students. It isn't really a "nice" place, but it is comfortable and the food is awesome. I had a delicious vegan omlet, which I didn't even previously know existed!
Read morePros: variety
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Lindalou
Points +56
out of the way cafe - Edit
Ihave been there 2 times before the new ownership and liked what I had both times. The atmosphere was relaxed, but was not very clean. I still would go back if I get a chance as it is hard to find an all -vegan place anywhere. Too bad I live so far away.
Read morePros: good food, not too hard to find parking, all-vegan
Cons: not very clean
Wayward Vegan Cafe
Hope you come back soon and can report on how much cleaner it is under new ownership!
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cookiem
Points +5952
Bravo for brunch - Edit
How is it possible that homestyle vegan diner-esque food can be soooo good? Ok, sure, the ambiance is more of the low-key style of a college hang-out.... but just you go and order and you'll be pleased.
Read moreWhile we only ordered brunch, we were there long enough to see the lunch food start coming out. Wow did that look good. But, back to the point: brunch! There aren't that many veg*n-only establishments for brunch, so we thought we'd try this one. It definitely ranks up there as one of the best places for vegan brunch.
The real prize-winner is probably the fact that they do what they do so well! The ample amount of gravy they slather over the biscuits, the sugary overflow of icing on the cinnamon roll, and the crispy hash browns--oh yum! On top of that, the portions are phenomenal and the prices can't be beat! I particularly like that they have garlic greens as a side to some dishes and as an option to purchase on its own.
Still, don't mistake this review for saying the food itself would win the 5 star award for best vegan brunch. It's the combination of portions, homestyle comfort, affordable price, and low-key environment that make this place an excellent choice.
Pros: Portions, Price, Homestyle food
Cons: Small space, Ambiance
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Mighty Vegan
Points +96
Scrumptious vegan breakfast! - Edit
My wife and I visited Wayward for breakfast. The place is tucked a little off the main strip, so we probably wouldn't have found it if not for happy cow. It's a little place, you order at the counter and they bring the food out. I got the Cheezy Biscuit and my wife got one of the scrambled tofu dishes. We both loved it. As a vegan, it's sometimes hard to find a really scrumptious and satisfying breakfast but this really hit the spot. I am only in Seattle for a few more days but I plan to return tomorrow and try the Wizard sandwich.
Read morePros: Great vegan breakfast, Good value
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gallo39
Points +125
What a difference a day makes! - Edit
We had not planned to return to the Wayward Cafe after eating there about a year ago but we heard that good things were happening there under new management and we decided to give it another look. We were glad we did. The new owners have done a great job; the food is terrific. It has gone from just an ok place to a place that we can't wait to get back to. If only we lived in Seatle!
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Vegan Family
Points +43
Best Biscuits and Gravy and its Clean - Edit
So happy with the new owners and recently they expanded their menu!!! The place is clean with Great Food if you haven't been recently becuase you tried it in the past go again so happy we did. Try the Breakfast Biscuit with a side of Mushroom Gravy...MMMMMMM Good! The best yet is the Family Friendly Menu with Affordable Kid Selections!
Read morePros: Great Food, Kids Menu, Clean Friendly Atmosphere
Cons: Only open til 4pm, Closed Mondays
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gr8vegan
Points +2357
Fun cafe! Really a vegan hub in Seattle - Edit
We had a delightful breakfast here this weekend. Biscuits & Gravy / Biscuit tofu scramble sandwich :) The food is good, but the atmosphere is better. Tons of fun quirky vegans filter in and out, its a really cozy feeling. Its on a nice residential street so don't drive right past it, keep your eyes peeled for the red sign and benches!
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HaplessHeather
Points +56
Good food, fun place - Edit
I was there around Thanksgiving 2007. The place was so packed that we shared a table with some other customers we didn't know (we did not mind at all). The food was good, but could be turned "great" with maybe a little more seasoning and creativity. I didn't notice anything about the cleanliness level, so it must have been fine.
Read moreI am new to the area, and will be exploring many other vegan restaurants before I try Wayward again. But I could definitely see myself going back.
Pros: Good food, Fun atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: Food could be more flavorful
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