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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
dlachica
Points +4809
Comfort! - Edit
We dined in on a Thursday at 11:30 and other guest trickled in, but it was never full (unlike the weekends). We learned their portions are large for us and split the migas. I was impressed they split it for us, serving us each a plate. The migas were light on the tortilla chips… which I appreciated, seasoned well and balanced with the cheese sauce, sour cream and avocado. Service was great!
Read morePros: Nice place with lots of window seating, Split our meal on two plates , Service was on point
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villarreallevi
Points +981
Great comfort food - Edit
Everything was tasty and felt unhealthy in just the right way. I got the chicken crunchwrap and it was delicious, with the fries being just as good. The cinnamon roll was also a tasty treat afterwards and left me very full.
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the_adventurous_vegan
Points +62
Home-y! - Edit
My spouse and I ate here and loved the food and the experience. The staff was very friendly, attentive, and were working hard to get food out. We got the tots in a blanket burrito, crunch wrap, and a Caesar salad to share. We have a BIG appetite and came hungry, and we barely finished it all, so the servings sizes are perfect for us. My body doesn’t typically agree all too well with fried foods, however I was impressed, nothing we ordered was greasy at all. I thought it was well balanced for comfort food. Definitely recommend!
Read morePros: All vegan food, Good service, Serving sizes
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cryptofoodie
Points +147
Kind of mediocre - Edit
Like a vegan Dennys, honestly. Weird choice of spongey bread for the French toast, 4 halves and no sides came with. The butter was weird, not hard or melted, but like a yellow-white ketchup in consistency (because it held its shape), and I don’t think it was real maple syrup; it was too viscous.
Read moreAlso the menu after reopening is different and much simplified from what the menu was prior to closing, perhaps that will change if they’re in a ramp-up period.
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SarahMays
Points +1407
It’s back!!! - Edit
I was really sad when Wayward closed and I’m SO happy they reopened. The new owners seem to be trying hard to keep the integrity of the old menu while improving when needed. Everything we tried was great- the fries especially were perfect! Our food was just as good if not better than the pre-pandemic Wayward. I was glad dine-in was available - the space is clean, airy, and spacious and the staff was kind and attentive. I’m looking forward to returning soon! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Delicious vegan breakfast and lunch options , Friendly staff, The best French fries.
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traveling_vegan
Points +392
Decent - Edit
Sad it closed but it wasn’t the best vegan cafe I’ve been to in Seattle, tbh.
Read morePros: All vegan
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buenavaca
Points +566
Vegan comfort - Edit
This place was for the vegan that misses non vegan food. It had a nice big menu. I got biscuits and gravy and thought the gravy was a little on the skimpy side. All in all this is a good place to take a non vegan family member that you want to trick into eating vegan food.
Read morePros: Comfort food, Variety
Cons: Greasy, Heaviness
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Kallday
Points +321
Another must try in Seattle - Edit
One of my favorite vegan restaurants in Seattle! Diner-style, comfort food with Large portions! This is one of those vegan spots that’ll have you wanting to try everything on the menu! Everything on the menu looks good plus everything I’ve tried has been 10 out of 10.
Read moreI’ve had the “Breakfast Club” (Monte cristo with egg, grilled ham, melted cheddar, and tempeh bacon inside a French toast sandwich) , “Biscuit & Gravy” combo, & the “Presto Pesto”…. all were amazing
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1tz3l
Points +102
Expected more - Edit
From seeing the reviews I had expected this place to be beyond amazing, but I was let down when I tried their tofu scramble. They seemed to try and make it taste like iHop’s type of scrambled eggs but the flavor was so bland, their french toast was alright but I’d choose someplace else next time.
Read morePros: Wide menu
Cons: Taste, Cost
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Jbou21
Points +23
Delicious - Edit
AMAZING. We got the free bird, biscuits and gravy plate and French toast sticks. Everything was sooooo good, would 100% come back if we lived here. Open a second location in chicago please!
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corinal
Points +2004
Satisfying greasy indulgence - Edit
I love all of the greasy options that are usually so difficult to find in the vegan versions. The tofuevo rancheros are excellent! Reuben and Chickn Parm are also great. Firehouse sandwich didn't have much sauce and it wasn't spicy, the tatertot hash has lots of garlic so it is great for garlic lovers. Staff are super friendly and I like that they prioritize the health and safety of their staff and customers by not allowing indoor seating due to COVID.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-03
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff, Large portions that are filling
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Moneyz
Points +497
Tasty and filling - Edit
I had the break of dawn crunch wrap with tater tot’s on the side. It was very yummy, but not incredible for me, I just didn’t like the flavor combinations as much as I’d hoped. However Im still giving the restaurant a five, because the crunch wrap was definitely good enough for me to want to return and check out more items on the menu! Their menu has so many delicious sounding options that have me excited!
Read morePros: Very filling , Priced well , Friendly staff
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Breah
Points +756
Lots of vegan options - Edit
All vegan place with tonnnnnnnns of options. Their menu is enormous. This place is best known for brunch, but I got the Albuquerque crunch wrap with tots. It was pretty good but could use a little more seasoning/sauce. I would be interested in trying other things here.
Read morePros: Tons of options , Affordable
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pennypower
Points +1586
Huge portions - Edit
We ordered takeout for breakfast and the food held up for our 20 minute drive to our location. Large portions of food - great value.
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CaitlinJulia
Points +333
Great brunch option - Edit
Definitely recommend checking this place out but I wish they had some sort of tables inside or outside. It’s takeout only.
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JosielynAlcala-Perez
Points +99
Great for on the go! - Edit
We were in Seattle for an overnight trip and decided to stop by for a quick meal. We ordered the avocado toast (you can order it as a meal, even though it’s technically not on the menu) and a bowl of fruit. It was perfect for this morning! They had so many condiments to choose from which was great. Everything tasted fantastic AND the staff was so kind! We will be back!
Read morePros: Great Food, Friendly staff
Cons: No indoor seating (yet)
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VeganBirdNerd
Points +940
A meal for every occasion! - Edit
I haven’t been to Wayward in a while due to their dining room still being closed. However, once in a while we get takeout and it’s always good. I usually get the Tuscany Alfredo. Extra bruschetta mix and extra Alfredo sauce in separate containers are a must. The noodles become dry very quickly and the portion is so large the extra sauce/bruschetta brings it back to life when reheating leftovers the next day. The flavors are heavenly! Other great menu items are the Albuquerque Crunch Wrap, Chico Vegan Melt, Mac Daddy burger, Garden Benedict and Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks. Their ranch sauce is very watery but it’s so tasty and surprisingly addictive. They have a ginormous menu which covers whatever you’re in the mood for. As of Covid, their only options for eating are takeout and delivery. It’s not ideal, but eat in your car on the side of the road so the food doesn’t get cold. It’s worth it!
Read morePros: 💯vegan , All-day breakfast , Large portions
Cons: Dining area still closed, Spendy
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AmyMartin
Points +145
This place is the best! - Edit
It's perfect ❤️ I just wish it had been open more days on my visit
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lessdoug
Points +936
It’s a must visit next time I’m in Seattle again - Edit
Amazing breakfast/diner food. Worth the visit. Was in Washington for a week and half to visit Lopez island. Ended up eating here 3 times on the trip in and out of Seattle. No dine in yet still, but I was happy to eat on a nearby bench or have take out at a friends place.
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sarahrose66
Points +127
Food is a 5, experience 1 - Edit
We were in town visiting and went out of the way to visit this resteraunt only to find out that on a rainy day we were not allowed to dine indoors. We had to eat under the bridge on a filthy bike rack. The food is a 5 but the experience was so poor, I cannot give them more than a 3.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-17
Pros: Great food
Cons: No indoor dining
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farmershayna
Points +74
Beautiful Brunch - Edit
Was wowed by the Garden Benedict. Incredibly flavorful basil pesto, the bruschetta was so fresh tasting and the side of kale was huge. Delicious breakfast. Filling and satisfying but not too heavy feeling. Got a side of home fries and a piece of fresh toast to split with my friend. Both of those were good but the Benedict is what really wowed me.
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natischreiner
Points +40
My favorite! - Edit
I recently moved close to Wayward and I'm obsessed with them! My goal is to try everything on their menu because MOST things are excellent. I noticed that sometimes they're not super consistent, like the same plate tastes different depending on the day, and recently they forgot to add the side of syrup my waffle was supposed to have. I still give 5 stars because no one is doing what they do in Seattle right now!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-20
Pros: Huge menu , Big portions (usually I struggle to finish!)
Cons: Not open for dine-in right now, Seasoning is a bit inconsistent
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possumfan2017
Points +68
Wayward is Home - Edit
Perfect brunch with your Mom. Perfect hangover breakfast at 2pm. Perfect date night for a lazy Sunday. Wayward has everything, really. Can’t wait for them to reopen for dine-in this summer so I can do all in person again. Seattle needs Wayward.
Read morePros: All day breakfast menu!!!, Delicious crunch wraps, Cinnamon rolls are amazing!
Cons: Cinnamon rolls are always sold out :(, Menu could use a refresh
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AdamTemple
Points +8
Needs to open back up its spring 2022 - Edit
Been closed for dine-in for over a year, my parter is Vegan only and loved this restaurant. It’s not worth it to get it Togo and have it soggy by the time we get home. Completely frustrated about not being able to dine in.
Read morePros: Amazing vegan selection
Cons: Pricey but worth it. , Hard to get a table during COVID
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veganwarrior666
Points +357
Amazing food - Edit
Amazing food. They don’t do dine-in’s right now due to lack of staff but Green Lake Park is right nearby with bench tables and restrooms which is where we went to eat. The country gravy that comes with the biscuits is INSANE 5/5 dish. Friendly staff too.
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Shel Graves
Points +278
Bring friends: Your fav food in a swanky new space - Edit
Wayward had been struggling on during the pandemic and offering take out, but still has not reopened for dine-in. Stay strong, Wayward! We love you!
Read moreThe new location in a word: Swank. In three words: Swank. Spacious. Bright.
The Wayward for breakfast, yay! Awhile back when they updated their menu, I made a point to stray from my favorites (Biscuits Minimus, Lost Souls scramble and Very Veggie omelet -- maybe with a side of steamed greens and a cinnamon roll) and try new items. Every time we went, I ordered something new until I'd tried just about everything that would fit in my belly (the menu includes some very big, hearty dishes). It's great to have a place you can trust to experiment.
I can now report: It's all good.
In the new location, the Wayward has lost its edgy, self-serve diner-ness and added servers (nice, friendly!). We're already planning to bring more family and friends here — space will accommodate — and I can see us coming more often for dinner.
Gosh, nostalgia: I remember two locations ago my first meal at the Wayward. My mother-in-law actually found and suggested it. I had no idea such a place existed — an all vegan breakfast? The location was, well, rustic, but I was in awe of the menu. Vegan biscuits and gravy?! Wow!
Newly vegan, I was a little intimidated (don't fear the vegan!) but totally delighted.
Then, Wayward moved just south of U-District, to vegan-ville (Vegan Haven, Pizza Pi, Araya Thai), it became our go-to breakfast home. We started to run into friends here — impromptu meet-ups.
The new location — still not far from Vegan Haven — invites more people. It's bigger, brighter and less of a nook.
But you can still order anything you want off the menu with confidence. Fantastic!
The future is vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2015-02-02
Pros: All vegan, all the time!, Price, portions, Everything breakfast!
Cons: Health food? Not so much., Not open after 2 a.m., darn!
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Jessr116
Points +630
so good - Edit
Update: went back for the second time this week and loved it yet again. Got the Belgian Benedict and it was everything I hoped for.
Read moreWith reviews this great, I knew this place was going to be awesome. The staff were super friendly when I picked up right before they were closing for the night (as a restaurant employee I know that's not ideal). I got the early bird crunch wrap with both gravies and it was sooo good. And huge! I was full after half of the wrap, which I don't mind because the leftovers for breakfast were just as good!! Definitely will be back to try more!
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-24
Pros: delicious and filling, great portions, good value, friendly service
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