Dish

the best breakfast!!!!

by holstrum at Citysearch

we love to walk down to the Dish for the whole experience. The neighbors, homemade food in huge amounts and just the feel of the place. I love their homemeds hash and their giant scones. They have the best bisquits and gravy ....who makes their own bisquits anymore? THE DISH !!

Stumptown coffee is great and they have it sitting outside if I have to wait for a table....I take everyone who visits us here for a taste of Seattle and our neighborhood!

How the mighty have fallen! Oncre great, The Dish is officially lousy.

by zebdog2 at Citysearch

I have eaten at The Dish dozens of times during the past 8 years. But I have gone much less frequently over the past couple of years as the quality has declined, the portions have shrunk and the prices have risen. Today, we went for brunch for the first time in 6 months or so. I was craving the corned beef hash that I remembered from long ago even though the hash seems to have gotten blander and drier with each visit the past couple of years.

The hash was no better than the last few times. But the service which had usually been adequate and efficient was abyssmal. We waited more than 30 minutes for our food (eggs and hash) without any explanation from anyone. When I finally asked, the reaction was along the lines of "what's your problem." And when I commented that, while I don't mind waiting, it would be nice if someone could check on us or tell us what is going on,, the responses to that were "well, if I had thought the timing was off, then I would have said something" and the ever patronizing "I am sorry you feel that way." So much for the customer is always right and service with a smile.

The line is still out the door at The Dish. But we are voting with our feet and won't be going back ever. There are lots of other places with good breakfast in town and no one needs to settle for mediocrity served with a lousy attitude.

• Pros: Can't think of any at this point.
• Cons: Mediocre food and bad service.

The Dish in Freemont Vrs Marcias in Tacoma

by donna2007 at Citysearch

We loved it!!!

We are down in Tacoma and don't get up to Ballard orFremont much. But when we do, we eat at The Dish!

My husband and I had been working in the are and noticed a line outside the small cafe. We thlought they must have good food!

WE MADE A WEEKEND TRIP UP JUST TO TRY THE DISH.

My husband is a contisure of Greasy Spoon Cafes. We loved it.

I had an Omelet with Dried tomatoes and spinish in it. It was delisious.

We sat up to the counter, the place was packed.

We have since found our own Special Greasy Spoon, called Marcias Silver Spoon. It's in Tacoma off S. Tacoma Way and Pine St.

The atmospher is like the Dish. And the food is delisious also.

• Pros: Community seating.
• Cons: Crowed

What a hidden treasure with an upscale twist

by metzrus4 at Citysearch

Our whole family loved it! It was a bit of a wait on a Saturday morning for our kids, but the chairs and coffee outside made for a nice pre-breakfast conversation spot. There are even treats and water bowls if you bring Fido along. The food was definitely worth the wait! They had all the expected, but with a flair that was a great surprise. And the kids' pancake is a blast! T hanks!

• Pros: Awesome food!
• Cons: A bit of a wait, but that's a good sign, right? And worth the wait!

Absolutely the best down home breakfast in town

by weepingwillow6 at Citysearch

We have come here off and on over the past 3 years and are NEVER disappointed. I have a family with very particular tastes and we all love coming here from way across town. The DISH has great Biscuits and Gravy and Eggs Benedict. The Scrambles can't be left out either. The waitresses are always coming by with refills. The wait can be a little long depending on the time of day, but it is worth it. Coffee while you wait outside is always fresh-and refreshing on a chilly morning. Portions are large and if it's too much, for one sitting, you can always take it home and enjoy again later. They have daily specials. The Chicken Fried Steak is excellent.

Mapaqrs: STAY AWAY snobs, with our blessings. The DISH does not need customers like you and I wouldn't want to chance being there when you are to ruin my experience. As the last writer said, it is CLEARLY posted at the cash register, and did you bother to ask before being seated or ordering. Did you not notice there were no VISA, AMEX, MC stickers in the window or door. Don't blame others for your irresponsibility and irritability.

• Pros: Coffee while you wait and refilled often when seated, excellent food-biscuits and gravy, eggs bene, and CF steak, Gazillion hot sauces to choose from,
• Cons: It's cold outside while waiting in winter months and rain, and can be chilly at counter in same weather when door is opened