(SEA) Downtown brunch ideas?

[adanzig]

Family is leaving town on Sunday and our last meal will likely be brunch. There's been a request to visit the market on Sunday, so I'm attempting to identify a suitable dining option that's within walking distance. So far, I've come up with Cafe Campagne (where I'm always under-impressed) and Etta's (which would probably be a mob scene). Other suggestions?

P.S. On another note, we're headed to Tutta Bella today for lunch -- yippeee!

[vengroff]

How about Le Pichet on 1st Ave?

[scrat68]

Maximilien is my standard rec for brunch in the Market. Great view and great food. What more could you ask for?

Edit: Duoh! tighe logged in as scrat...

Edited November 28, 2004 by scrat68 (log)

[DRColby]

It isn't exactly brunch but I think one of the most interesting places in the Market to have breakfast is the Athenian Cafe.

I have not stopped there is recent years but it used to be great. Food was an unusual international mix, drinks could be good, clientele of market merchants interesting, and view nice. I don't know if Louise, who used to work the front door, is still there and operating, but she along with the rest of the staff were a real treat.

When my family from Wisconsin visits it's one of the first places they like to go.

dave

[malarkey]

I love the Athenian, but their food always is, um, well, you don't go there for the food. You go there for the ambiance, for the experience. I'd go there again in a heartbeat (since its been awhile). Have a cocktail with breakfast. The place feels well worn in and comfortable. Great views, you won't want to leave if you get one of those cozy two top booths by the windows. But the food... well...

[adanzig]

Thanks for the recommendations, everyone. We ended up at Maximilien...and what a gem! How have I lived here for almost nine years and never once been there for a single meal? Crabcake Benedict was divine....best hollendaise I've had in recent memory. And the view this morning could not be beat.