Pete's Egg Nest
(206) 784-5348
7717 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle,
WA
98103
47.685
-122.3555
Neighborhoods: Northwest, Greenwood
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Extremely popular egg dishes and French toast at this friendly, Greek-run breakfast spot in Greenwood.
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WSeattleFoodie
May 11, 2008
After reading reviews, I decided to try Pete's Egg Nest. In the Greenwood area down the street from Wing Dome, lies this small diner with about 11-12 tables. Closing at 3pm on Sundays, I dropped by at 2 to get past the rush and after church business to have a nice breakfast. There is quite a variety of breakfast choices on the menu as well as lunchtime fare. Prices are reasonable and from what I see, portions are generous. A well worn photocopied specials page attached to the menu and I tried their pork scrambler. A play on biscuits and gravy, this was served with homemade cornmeal biscuits which then had scrambled eggs mixed with mushrooms, cheese and thin strips of pork. Gravy topped this and was accompanied by hash browns. What was nice was that the gravy was a nice amount, without flooding the entire plate. There was just the right amount to have some with each bite of egg and biscuit. The hash browns were done well and not greasy. What was disappointing was lack of seasoning. Ham can be very salty and can impart saltiness, this was not the pork used in this dish. Gravy desperately needed salt and pepper. Eggs and mushrooms needed seasoning. The hash browns could have used some seasoning as well. I'm not a salt and pepper hound. In fact, I refrain from touching those on the table because I want to taste what the cook wants me to taste, which in this case, was decent, but lacked depth. While I understand consideration for those on low salt diets, consider what basic cooking books and schools teach... Properly season each component and then adjust the entire dish, if needed. I'll probably come back to try again, because it was NOT bad food. Parking was on street and can be a little tough. Service was friendly, but was never offered any refills on my coffee or water. Considering diner waitresses are stereotyped as having a coffee carafe glued to the hand, I was not impressed there, especially because they were not busy.
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pearlharbr
April 28, 2008
We used to live just around the corner and ate at Pete's every weekend. The large portions made for two or more meals and we actually ate the leftovers, rare for us. I love the special french toast like banana walnut. My boyfriend loves the meat and cheese scramble, which is crazy because he ordinarily doesn't like eggs. But what really got me hooked was when they asked me how I wanted my bacon cooked. I love extra crispy bacon but my boyfriend likes limp bacon so it was great to find a restaurant that understands and makes this accommodation. And the bacon is thick cut so even when crispy it's flavorful. Mmmm, bacon. Since living in Seattle we've moved to Anchorage and Denver and we're always looking for a breakfast place that compares with Pete's--we haven't found it yet.
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Anonymous
January 03, 2007
I am prompted to write this on behalf of a friend who was rudely treated at Pete's Egg Nest. While she was having lunch there in early December, a couple sat down at an adjoining table, and one of them proceeded to carry on a lengthly and loud cell phone conversation. My friend waited for a break in the conversation, leaned over, and quietly asked to please lower her voice. She asked this politely and discreetly. The woman shrugged and went on, however agreeably at a lower volume. There were no other exchanges between the tables. However, when my friend paid her bill and was ready to leave, she was confronted by a man identifying himself as the owner of the restaurant, loudly asking if there were a problem, and why she had bothered another customer. My friend was taken aback but replied that the cell phone conversation had been too loud and too long, and that she had simply asked if the used could please keep her voice down. The owner shouted that it was a FAMILY restaurant, and that cell phones were not a problem, and that she should get out and DON'T COME BACK!! This was conducted in front of other customers. My friend (an older woman) was embarrassed and will not return. This is inexcusable, especially for a family restaurant in a cozy neighborhood.
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When to Go:
Weekend brunch brings a big crowd--be prepared to wait.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, Brunch, Cheap Eats
