Sunnyside Up in Bellevue

Trisha Nerney

Where to find that breakfast and brunch classic, Eggs Benedict, when you want to do it right for brunch in Bellevue.

When I was a kid growing up in Bellevue, we went to the Village Inn (now the home of International Jewelers), or Tommy's Den (it was a drive-in like Burgermaster or you could be seated inside...now the home of Maggiano's). Back in the day, there were some very small Mom and Pop places to get Eggs Benedict on the weekends...more specifically, Sunday morning. After church services. These were smack dab in the "million mile" of Bellevue Way, that has now given way to mega stores like Crate & Barrel and Maggianos' Little Italy...but, back to the food, here's where you can still find that sunnyside up, so evil, yet so life affirming dish with that lemony, zesty zing.

Brief Encounter Cafe
On North Bellevue Way, tucked in the Northtowne Center, there is the Brief Encounter Café. This Mom and Pop, neighborhood-style café and diner serves a delicious breakfast and lunch menu. Eggs Benedict is served up classic style.

The Brief Encounter is family-owned and family pride shows in their service and food preparation. Small and busy so get there early. Lots of regulars. Bring a paper, spread out and enjoy a strong cup of java too.

2632 Bellevue Way NE; 425-822-8830
Daily 7am-2pm

Chace's Pancake Corral
If you like Eggs Benedict "mom style", then there's Chace's Pancake Corral located on South Bellevue Way. Chace's is a no nonsense restaurant that has been serving it up since 1958. They must be doing something right. Great Boyd's coffee. Love this place...5 stars in my book.

1606 Bellevue Way SE; 425-454-8888
Mon-Fri 5:45am-2:30pm, Sat-Sun 6am-3pm

Basil's Kitchen
Basil's Eggs Benedict serves on Tuscan style peasant bread with two poached eggs with your choice of salmon lox, prosciutto or spinach and topped with pesto cream sauce. Basil's is in the atrium of the Hilton Bellevue Hotel.

300 112th Avenue SE; 425-452-4848

Lil' Jon Restaurant & Lounge
Another family-friendly place in Bellevue Eastgate area that has been serving up Eggs Benedict since 1967. Lil Jon's serves no nonsense breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has a bar too and serves cocktails all day. If you are into pull tabs, this is your spot.

3080 148th Ave SE; 425-746-4653
Mon-Fri 5am-10pm, Sat 6am-10pm, Sun 6am-9pm

Twisted Cork (CLOSED)
Located at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Twisted Cork serves up Eggs Benedict with a twist. They offer a vegetarian version with spinach. Plus, they offer the real deal too. It's a bit updated from the 50's version but just as enticing.

900 Bellevue Way NE; 425-637-0808
Daily 6:30am-1am

More local Bellevue breakfast/brunch favorites:

	Bellevue Restaurants	Breakfast & Brunch Hours
	520 Bar & Grill [menu] 10146 Main St; 425-450-0520	Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 2pm
	Artisanal Brasserie & Winebar [menu] The Shops at The Bravern 11111 NE 8th St; 425-372-2200	Saturday & Sunday, 11:30am - 5pm
	Barrio [menu] Bellevue Towers 10650 NE 4th St; 425-502-5021	Saturday & Sunday, 10:30am - 4:30pm
	Belle Pastry [menu] 10246 Main St; 425-289-0015	Monday - Friday, 6am - 8pm; Saturday, 7am - 8pm; Sunday, 7am - 7pm
	Cypress Lounge Westin Hotel Bellevue 600 Bellevue Way NE; 425-638-1095	Monday - Sunday, 6am - 10:30am
	Gilbert's Main Street Bagel Deli 10024 Main St; 425-455-5650	Monday - Sunday
	Monsoon East [menu] 10245 Main St; 425-635-1112	Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 3pm
	Palomino [menu] Lincoln Square 610 Bellevue Way NE; 425-455-7600	Monday - Sunday, 6:30am - 11am
	Wild Ginger The Shops at The Bravern 11111 NE 8th St; 425-495-8889	Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 3pm
	Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill [menu] Bellevue Square 535 Bellevue Way NE; 425-467-5911	Sunday, 11am - 3pm

Got a favorite spot of your own that's not on our list? Tell us about it!

Sunnyside Up in Bellevue

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