Beth's Cafe — Restaurant in Seattle

Beth’s is Seattle’s premier 24-hour diner dive. It’s got it all: huge portions, big tables for groups, milkshakes, a thousand eggs a day, even a jukebox. Bring your friend on their last night in the city - just when they can’t fit another bite - because their look of surrender when the 12-egg omelette arrives will be blow up the Gram.

The first thing you’ll notice is the drawings. Walls are caked in contributions, customers expressing their love and loyalty through Pokemon or Rick burps. Ask for crayons and try to win the honor before your time runs out and plates cover the table :)

Portions sizes range from reasonable (their small meals) to outrageous. The poster child is the famous and aforementioned omelet, which comes in two sizes, six eggs and twelve, each with toast and bottomless hash browns. Come for one meal and leave with three! Other favorites include the country fried steak and the waffle breakfast. For sweets, skip the cheesecake and chocolate cake and go straight for the milkshakes and the cinnamon role, ask for it a la mode.

Other tips:

1. Beth’s actually has a small parking lot behind the restaurant, enter through the alley.
2. They don’t take reservations and your whole party must be present for seating.
3. Starve yourself beforehand.
4. Too many toast options, which will I choose? —...

​It had been at least a decade since I last stepped into Beth's, and walking in felt like visiting a childhood friend who's been through some stuff. The memories of late nights in the mid-2000s, fueling up on a 6-egg omelette (I was never brave enough for the 12-egger) after a show, came flooding back. The walls covered floor-to-ceiling in customer art, the delightfully chaotic energy, the feeling that you were in a true Seattle institution—that was the Beth's I remembered.

​This visit was... quieter. It's cleaner and more orderly, which I suppose are good things, but it's missing some of the old, beautiful grime and character. The soul of the place feels a bit muted. The food was solid, classic diner fare, and the service was friendly. It just didn't have that same frantic, artistic, slightly unhinged vibe that made it so special.

​I get it, things change, and surviving the last few years has been tough on everyone, especially legacy spots like this. I'm still rooting for Beth's. I'm hopeful that with time, it can recapture that old magic and reclaim its crown as the quirky, must-visit, 24/7 heart of Seattle's diner scene. It's good, but I'm holding out for it to be...

Beth’s Cafe, established in 1954, is a delightful throwback to classic American diners, offering hearty breakfasts that leave you fully satisfied. I stopped in for breakfast and ordered an omelet scrambled with hash browns and toast, and I must say, the portion size was impressive! Every bite of the omelet was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and paired wonderfully with the crispy hash browns and warm, buttery toast.

One of the standout features of Beth’s Cafe is its unique interior design. The walls are decorated with charming, colorful crafts made by kids, giving the space a warm, nostalgic, and homey vibe. It’s a place that feels like a community staple, full of character and history.

While the service was average, it didn’t detract from the overall experience. The staff was polite and kept things moving efficiently, even during a busy breakfast rush. The coffee, though just okay, was hot and complemented the meal well enough.

Beth’s Cafe is a must-visit if you’re looking for a classic diner experience with generous portions and a cozy, artistic ambiance. It’s a place where history meets comfort food, and I’ll definitely be back to explore more...