Julia's in Wallingford
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 633-1175
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Forty Fourth Street
- Hours:
- Mon 7am-3pm, Tue-Wed 7am-9pm, Thu-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 7am-9pm
Editorial Review for Julia's in Wallingford – by Dorothy Liu
The Scene
Patience is still a virtue, and waiting outside this simply furnished cafe for Sunday morning brunch is still part of the Julia's experience. But the casual atmosphere and friendly (if occasionally frazzled) staff make it a satisfying destination. Hungry diners fend off hunger pangs by ducking into the small, warm bakery annex and grabbing a fresh-baked pastry.
The Food
The wide-ranging breakfast menu encompasses traditional American and vegetarian fare, self-designed omelettes and south-of-the-border inspirations. Try perfect hollandaise-cloaked eggs Benedict, or dinner plate-sized pancakes sandwiching a generous helping of blueberries. Sadly, eggs poached too long and over-easy eggs that arrive over-hard can mar otherwise well-prepared dishes. Simple food wins at lunch: Go for the fish and chips, veggie burgers and salads with fresh-baked bread.
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Insider Tips
When to GoLocals from the neighborhood gather for the live jazz piano on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
User Reviews for Julia's in Wallingford
04/15/2008 Posted by MsReba
Born and raised in Seattle, I have been coming to Julia's off and on for over 10 years for mostly breakfast and lunch. Lately, my sweetie and I have made a few trips there for breakfast and last weekend was the last time unless someone begins to care about cleanliness. I have always noticed it's not the cleanest place, but could overlook it, this time it all came together for me. We came around 8:15am, they open at 8am, about 5 tables full so far, I could actually see the across the whole floor, under the tables was food and dirt from previous days customers, it looked like it hadn't seen a mop in a while, dusty, grimey corners too..I accidently spilled a bit of water on our table and used a napkin to wipe it up, to my disgust the napkin was filthy (which prompted me to "really" look at the table) the table was crusty and dirty from other peoples feasts, and not just in one spot,. Our waiter was very kind and he noticed the whole dirty table without me even pointing it out, he cleared it all and wiped it down. The blown glass art in the windows is always coated with dust, the walls at the tables are always dirty and sticky with food, fingerprints and who knows what. After we ate, I went to use the ladies room and when I walked in, I stood there for a minute then pretty much walked out and held it, it absolutely wreaks of urine in there. I have noticed it before and just thought they were having a bad cleaning week. This place needs to be bleached down and cleaned up on a regular basis, I am wondering what the kitchen looks like where customers don't go. I am scared to eat there anymore and sad because I really like to go there. It also gives the feeling that someone does not care.
Pros: Good Seattle place for breakfast/brunch
Cons: Unclean, uncared for
11/15/2007 Posted by elizabet1231
I don't recommend eating here. I've tried it twice, thinking the first time was just an off day, but nope, not going back. Food is waaaay overpriced. A sandwich is $7.50+ and it comes with fruit however it also only comes with one slice of meat (I tried the reuben first time and turkey second time). You read that right, one slice of meat. And not a nice thick slice of fresh turkey but a thin sliver that didn't cover the bread. When mentioned to the waitress just nodded and walked away. The restaurant is cold so we sat bundled in jackets. Also the waitress kept walking between our table and a column, taking a short cut to the table behind us. Problem was she couldn't exactly fit so kept bumping our chair and frankly her rear-end in our lunch plate wasn't improving our lunch enjoyment. But the food is poor quality, tiny portions for the price and not welcoming service. Too many other fabulous restaurants in Seattle to waste time and money here.
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