05/11/08

Small neighbood diner with depth at breakfast. No refills offered.

by WSeattleFoodie

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.

• Pros: Variety of food
• Cons: Lack of seasoning and waitresses didn't offer refills on coffee or water.

04/28/08

Pete's is the best for breakfast - especially the bacon!

by pearlharbr

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.

• Pros: bacon! large portions
• Cons: parking, crowded on weekends

10/01/06

best breakfast in town

by odinrc

Pete's is the greatest. Best food, largest menu, biggest plates and the most friendly staff. Their specials are unbelievable. If you have not been here you have to go. This is THE place I always bring anyone from out of town.

• Pros: everythin! I can't say one bad thing
• Cons: nothing