Wow, what a disappointing experience. I have been anticipating trying this place for a while (after reading all the great reviews), we finally took the leap. Upon arrival we loved all the pictures of astronauts, it was very clean and tidy, definitely not the friendliest staff. I ordered the chicken fried steak which was dry and chewy, eggs were pretty good except for the piece of egg shell I found. The little bit of gravy on the chicken fried steak was terrible and the hashbrowns were cold. My husband had the country eggs Benedict and the flavor just didn’t hit right, he described it as cafeteria food. My daughter had the French toast which she enjoyed. Ultimately, we will not be returning. Wish I had taken a photo.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Justin Snider
IYKYK. Too much fun.
Chris Smigielski
Great diner! Been there a few times now but the food is always delicious! Great breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
World Traveller
Great food and service. Starting a day with a full cup of coffee in their big coffee mug was perfect!Parking: Two hours free parking on Greenwood Ave. N in the early morning
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claire Doornink
The food was really good, I got the pancakes last time I went and they were huuge so I would definitely recommend getting one pancake if you decide to get them.Vegetarian options: Pancakes, grilled cheese, French toast, etc.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pancake Combo
Chris McQuillan
Funky spot with good food and friendly staff. Take their sign with seriousness at the corner booth, it is a little loud there because of the speaker. Maybe wouldn't be so bad, but the music wasn't exactly the best?. Wouldn't stop us from going back though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Scott Hill
Clean, well lit, good service, reasonable prices. No free parking and the available parking cost more than our tab. Food was ok.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Bekah Boehm
My favorite brunch place hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
travis Simmons
They have comedy friday saturday sunday and wednesday night at nine it's KARIJOKEEE!Standup Comedy and Karaokecombined to createKARIJOKEEE!The Shanghai Room inside the Northstar Diner87th & GreenwoodNorth Seattle9pm following Triva!Working Comedians get 5 -10minsBest combination KariJokeee performanceset of the wins a featured paid spot next weekIf it going bad at 3 mins get off 4. Have honest ears. If it's going really well keep going up to 10mins. Performers rocking it will get a special green light at five minutes to keep goingSingers Regular karaoke setup , except you can tell a joke if you have one before you sing. No pressure, let's have fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
dina strait
We were there for an after somewhat party after a memorial. But the food was delicious and the comedians were funny. The lift we needed.
I'll start with the good stuff.The food is 10/10 - big portions, big flavor. A fantastic meal.The staff is friendly, really nice folks work here.The decor is interesting, do with that information what you will.All of that said, I'm hoping today's experience was an anomaly and not the norm. My wife and I walked in for a late breakfast this afternoon and were subjected to screamo emo torture music.Now don't get me wrong, I love listening to guys yelling into microphones over smashing drums and heavy guitar riffs while I'm at the gym, but stepping into a diner and unexpectedly hearing this for the duration of our meal was painful and overstimulating.Whoever is managing this place, please pass the aux cable to someone with more generic music taste, it's not fair to subject your diners to such a niche subgenre of music.I couldn't dine here again if this is the norm, despite the food being delicious. I'd only order to go.On the other hand, if you enjoy screamo emo torture music while you eat your tasty bacon, eggs, pancakes, and coffee - then this is the place for you!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meg
A random spot to find really good burgers and fries.My friend and I had a sober night out and wanted a hearty meal, we were one of three people in the restaurant on a Friday evening while a show was going on next door.Our server was very attentive. Portions of food were good for the price and the fries are to die for!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Mari De
Good food, friendly staff, BIG Portions, sometimes a bit longer of a wait but overall would always come back for BrunchVegetarian options: Great vegan/vegetarian options! (vegan sausage and eggs for example)
Wow, what a disappointing experience. I have been anticipating trying this place for a while (after reading all the great reviews), we finally took the leap. Upon arrival we loved all the pictures of astronauts, it was very clean and tidy, definitely not the friendliest staff. I ordered the chicken fried steak which was dry and chewy, eggs were pretty good except for the piece of egg shell I found. The little bit of gravy on the chicken fried steak was terrible and the hashbrowns were cold. My husband had the country eggs Benedict and the flavor just didn’t hit right, he described it as cafeteria food. My daughter had the French toast which she enjoyed. Ultimately, we will not be returning. Wish I had taken a photo.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
IYKYK. Too much fun.
Great diner! Been there a few times now but the food is always delicious! Great breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service. Starting a day with a full cup of coffee in their big coffee mug was perfect!Parking: Two hours free parking on Greenwood Ave. N in the early morning
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was really good, I got the pancakes last time I went and they were huuge so I would definitely recommend getting one pancake if you decide to get them.Vegetarian options: Pancakes, grilled cheese, French toast, etc.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pancake Combo
Funky spot with good food and friendly staff. Take their sign with seriousness at the corner booth, it is a little loud there because of the speaker. Maybe wouldn't be so bad, but the music wasn't exactly the best?. Wouldn't stop us from going back though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Clean, well lit, good service, reasonable prices. No free parking and the available parking cost more than our tab. Food was ok.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
My favorite brunch place hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have comedy friday saturday sunday and wednesday night at nine it's KARIJOKEEE!Standup Comedy and Karaokecombined to createKARIJOKEEE!The Shanghai Room inside the Northstar Diner87th & GreenwoodNorth Seattle9pm following Triva!Working Comedians get 5 -10minsBest combination KariJokeee performanceset of the wins a featured paid spot next weekIf it going bad at 3 mins get off 4. Have honest ears. If it's going really well keep going up to 10mins. Performers rocking it will get a special green light at five minutes to keep goingSingers Regular karaoke setup , except you can tell a joke if you have one before you sing. No pressure, let's have fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were there for an after somewhat party after a memorial. But the food was delicious and the comedians were funny. The lift we needed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stadium Fries, Onion Rings
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I'll start with the good stuff.The food is 10/10 - big portions, big flavor. A fantastic meal.The staff is friendly, really nice folks work here.The decor is interesting, do with that information what you will.All of that said, I'm hoping today's experience was an anomaly and not the norm. My wife and I walked in for a late breakfast this afternoon and were subjected to screamo emo torture music.Now don't get me wrong, I love listening to guys yelling into microphones over smashing drums and heavy guitar riffs while I'm at the gym, but stepping into a diner and unexpectedly hearing this for the duration of our meal was painful and overstimulating.Whoever is managing this place, please pass the aux cable to someone with more generic music taste, it's not fair to subject your diners to such a niche subgenre of music.I couldn't dine here again if this is the norm, despite the food being delicious. I'd only order to go.On the other hand, if you enjoy screamo emo torture music while you eat your tasty bacon, eggs, pancakes, and coffee - then this is the place for you!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
A random spot to find really good burgers and fries.My friend and I had a sober night out and wanted a hearty meal, we were one of three people in the restaurant on a Friday evening while a show was going on next door.Our server was very attentive. Portions of food were good for the price and the fries are to die for!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Good food, friendly staff, BIG Portions, sometimes a bit longer of a wait but overall would always come back for BrunchVegetarian options: Great vegan/vegetarian options! (vegan sausage and eggs for example)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great ranchos eggs with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros
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