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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
andieco
Points +76
Delicious - Edit
Friendly staff, amazing food with generous portions
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-16
Pros: Huge menu, Staff, Good portions
Cons: Huge menu (so hard to decide)
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RandiLV
Points +57
Big breakfast plate - Edit
Amazing biscuits and country gravy along with "scrambled eggs" and breakfast potatoes.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-05
Pros: Portion size and flavor
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JustynaAgnieszka
Points +84
Great food - Edit
Great vegan food. I had orange vegan chicken and my hubby had a sandwich. Big portions and very tasty food.
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Apples4Adventure
Points +84
Scrumptious In Seattle - Edit
Stopped by on my way to the airport. Such a wonderful experience. The staff was welcoming and the food was delicious. Just devoured the breakfast burrito at my gate and it was amazing! The home fries were lovely too. Enjoyed the colorful addition of peppers. If you are in Seattle visit Wayward Vegan!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Kind staff, Plant based
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sam654321
Points +3640
Yummmm - Edit
Got the rueben, bix n gravy, and hot honey drummies.
Read moreyummmyyyy.
peeps were nice.
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devonvolpe
Points +323
Best breakfast - Edit
Both the pancake combo and Mexican burrito were delicious and the portions were very generous. The atmosphere was very cozy with 50s tunes, a video of parrots playing in the background, and a colorful animal mural. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town. Milton was a great server and made sure we had everything we needed for a fantastic meal!
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andyjng
Points +6116
Amazing Brunch with Amazing Fries - Edit
Wayward Vegan had been closed for dine-in for nearly three years and I haven't had the heart to visit unless it was to eat there since visiting Seattle. Finally their dining room has reopened and it was worth the wait.
Read moreThis is one of the BEST vegan restaurants in town and one where anyone can really enjoy, especially if they like some comfort food.
From classic brunch items to burgers, this place really has it all. My partner and I split the 3-stack Pancakes special with vegan sausage and egg, and he got the California Crunch Wrap with them fries. I selected the choc chip pancakes and they were so chocolatey and fluffy that it was hard to finish! Generous portions all around and worth sharing. The vegan sausage wasn't anything exciting but everything else was top notch.
The fries... we MUST talk about the spuds. Some of the best I've had. Get a basket if your meal doesn't already come with a batch. The wrap itself was massive and delicious too.
If you're able to get a seat on the top floor, definitely do so. The views from above are nice to people watch while enjoying your food.
I am ready to come back here whenever because they are just so good. Definitely visit if you're in town.
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The Hungry Vegan
Points +4238
Guilty Pleasure - Edit
2024: Under the current ownership, service here is excellent. They are all friendly and attentive.
Read more2016: I always have to get Biscuits and Gravy here! They're delicious! Most of the food here is fattening and fried, great for hangovers! They're good at what they do, but it's not an everyday place for me. Too many mock meats and fried things. Service is hit or miss.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-13
Pros: Hangover Food, Excellent Service
Cons: Heavy dishes
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mostlypotato
Points +24
Not what it used to be - Edit
I’ve been coming here for years every time I’m in Seattle. Over the years it’s gone through new ownership and the food has gone downhill. They’ve kept some favorites on the menu but the food is entirely different. For example, the Mac Daddy used to be my favorite burger ever. I ordered it today and it was the most bland, disappointing, overpriced burger I’ve ever had. It really makes me sad. Please pull it from the menu because it is nothing like what it used to be.
Read moreUnderstandably the prices have increased due to rising costs and inflation, but the quality has decreased. I wish I could say I just came on a bad day, but it’s been this way for the past two years at least. I think I’ll wait a few years before I give it another shot.
If you’re looking for an all-vegan diner with fast, friendly service, this place is it. They can accommodate most dietary restrictions as you’d expect. Staff is very friendly and kind and I’m sure the owners are as well. I hate to leave a negative review and I genuinely hope things work out for them. I just can’t bring myself to recommend them at this time.
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sav.veg
Points +219
:) - Edit
So happy I decided to try Wayward. I ordered delivery and the food was still warm on arrival. A bit pricey but the portions make it worthwhile. I was soo excited to see fried artichokes on the menu - I haven't had them in four years and they were * perfect *.
Read moreThe ingredients were fresh across the board including in the Sunshine Omlette, but I think it would've been completed with a bit of salt and pepper. I'm in a hotel so I didn't have access, but I imagine it'd be perfect if you did! The tempeh is a bit mild in flavor but so nice.
Pros: Beautiful food made with care!, Chipotle ranch is a yes, Large portions
Cons: Needs a bit of seasoning
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VictoriaSmith04
Points +344
Great spot for vegan brunch! - Edit
really lovely staff, really fun ambiance, it was pretty busy (full!) when we went, but our orders came pretty quickly. I had the berry compote waffles (incredible!) my husband had the huevos rancheros, a bit greasy, but still really nice!
Read morePros: nice vibe/location, vegan brunch!
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StealthBoyd
Points +1000
Brunch of the Champions - Edit
Stopped there for lunch with a couple of friends who recommended this place. They had so many good choices, and I decided to get something for brunch. I ordered their pancake combo. I loved their tempeh, but I can’t say much for the Just egg which always taste plain. The pancakes were excellent. Who would have thought that pancakes without eggs would taste just right? The restaurant was packed, and I can see why this one is so popular. Easy to get to from I-5 and there’s plenty of nearby parking which is a bonus for big city like Seattle. I’ll return at some point for other meal options. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: One of best vegan breakfast options
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zoierose
Points +827
Great breakfast - Edit
I’m a sucker for breakfast and a GOOD hearty vegan breakfast can be hard to come by! This place was incredible- we also are big time suckers for buffalo wings so we had to try those as well!
Read moreDid not disappoint
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NoochlearThrone
Points +49
Tasty brunch! - Edit
I got the French toast combo along with popcorn chiggen and tempeh bacon, and some coffee. The coffee was classic diner-style, and the 'eggs' were shockingly similar to traditional diner-style scramble. I loved every part of the meal, although do note that the tempeh bacon is very thick and more like regular seasoned tempeh than something like thin chewy strips. (Still very delicious though!) The whole table liked sharing the chiggen- great finger food to share. Service was very nice and it was a great time.😄(PS: There is a great park nearby- was fun to go for a walk and then fuel back up here!)
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JimBoulter
Points +414
My favorite spot in the city - Edit
I love the Mac attack, the pastas are good and heavy, the sandwiches are great (though some are a bit small). Very dependable and super good. Breakfast is amazing except I don’t really like the tofu scramble because it’s curried.
Read moreEDIT: after new management the tofu scramble is better now and though they dropped some of the menu there’s still so much to love and some new stuff. Love the Hot Hunny wings and the Albuquerque Crunchwrap and Chico vegan melt. Breakfast is better than ever. New management has made some noticeable improvements overall.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-10
Pros: Expansive menu, Diner food
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FrancescaTorres
Points +153
So Spendy, but Worth it! - Edit
Amazing food. I'll be eating here again.
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Doodle91
Points +20
Delicious and Decadent - Edit
I had the chocolate chip French toast, and it was amazing! The place itself had a great, laid-back, and simple ambiance. Will definitely come back again.
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ashanna500
Points +259
Best vegan comfort food in seattle - Edit
I’ve been coming to this restaurant for years and they never disappoint! Best vegan comfort food I’ve ever had. Super friendly wait staff and nice atmosphere too. It’s always so hard to pick one thing to get because the whole menu looks so good!
Read morePros: Food is immaculate , Very friendly wait staff, Big portions
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Raeven
Points +13
My FAVORITE Restaurant. Period. - Edit
I have been going here for years,I even used to joke that there were wizards in the kitchen because the food was truly magical. Every. Single. Time. I lived in Bellingham a while back and would still make the trip down to Wayward Vegan Cafe at every opportunity I possibly could. Yes, I'm aware that it's a little over a 2 hour drive. Was the food really worth it? You're damn right it was. When they had briefly closed their doors and stopped even taking to-go orders.. I thought my heart would actually break. Something about the comforting, cruelty free food seemed to make all the troubles of the world melt away, so when I found out that they had reopened, my heart sang with joy again! So glad to see my favorite restaurant of all time still persevering through it all! Your otherworldly food has made a cult fan out of me and everyone I have had the pleasure of taking here 🥰 Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for the consistently fantastic food!
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SophieGadb
Points +2205
Super lunch dans superbe resto - Edit
Belle expérience, le lieu est agréable et la nourriture savoureuse :)
Read morePros: Nourriture savoureuse, Portion généreuse
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ineed_b12
Points +358
Huge portions - Edit
We went here multiple times while in Seattle. Portions are huge! Some of the best comfort food you can get.
Read morePros: Huge portions, Comfort food
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MarySutinen
Points +61
Love!! - Edit
We had breakfast here. I got the French toast with berry compote and my husband got the crunch wrap. SO good! We split a cinnamon roll too. The portions were so generous we were barely able to finish everything.
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IV4
Points +26
Everything is amazing - Edit
You get what you pay for, so it’s incredibly good. Vegan comfort food rules and I’m thankful Wayward does such a good job at it. Easy parking for the car oriented, easy transit access for the cool kids
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awarevegan
Points +34
Fantastic venue - Edit
Was so pleased and delighted with the Hillbilly Omelet, the staff and environment. We don’t have a purely vegan place where I live. So this was a great treat while visiting Seattle.
Read morePros: Great location, Healthy portions, Wonderful staff
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dharmajedi48
Points +41
Worth the trip - Edit
We flew to Seattle from Portland Maine. We stopped by Wayward Vegan after months of reading the menu. Portion sizes were huge. I had the Chico Vegan Melt. It was fantastic the fried chiggen was the best I have had to date. My wife had the club. Another well done sandwich. We had the cinnamon roll for dessert and we waddled to our next flight we were so full. All the staff were fantastic. Our waiter, Devin was fantastic. He was engaging and friendly. I would 100% come back here on our next trip to Seattle.
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CatsLoveMe
Points +663
Good Reuben, Great fries - Edit
The Reuben meat was marinated thinly sliced tofu. I liked that it wasn't overly processed and it was much tastier than j expected. The fries were outstanding.
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Essawaag
Points +561
Delicious fries and sandwich! - Edit
Really great spot! First time here but I definitely want to return to try everything else! I got the firefly -wasn’t too spicy at all and the fries were super great!
Read morePortion sizes for sides and entrees were good! A bit pricey but overall really great!
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