Tilikum Place Cafe

Their menu is a standout, offering a delightful variety of dishes with a European flair. The Dutch pancakes are an absolute must-try—light, fluffy, and paired with delicious toppings that make every bite unforgettable. The coffee is top-notch too, strong and flavorful, exactly what you need to kickstart your day.

Delicious food and warm hospitality. We tried the classic Dutch baby and the baked eggs and bothered of them were really delicious. The thing that makes this place stand out are the fresh ingredients which just takes the experience to the next level. I am definitely coming back again

Small, cute restaurant that serves dutch babies and other foods.

- Bacon, hard boiled egg with tuna aioli sandwich and French onion soup: the sandwich bread was the star of the sandwich, not enough bacon, turns out I don’t really like hard boiled eggs in my sandwiches. The French onion soup was delicious.

- Savory Dutch baby with broccoli and cheese: it was cooked well, but was lacking a bit of flavor.

- Sweet sugar lemon Dutch baby: a good end to breakfast, but certainly wouldn’t be satisfied with just this item for brunch

Overall it’s good food! And good service. But probably wouldn’t wait to get in for a meal.

Tilikum Place Café is a cozy gem in Seattle with a warm, inviting atmosphere. The menu offers a delicious mix of European-inspired dishes, all beautifully presented. The Dutch babies are a must-try! Friendly staff and great service make it a top brunch spot. We also had the chance to meet the owner, and she was amazing!

Man… I really wanted to love this place, I really did. After snagging a last minute reservation (they usually fill a month ahead) I was sooo excited. Only to be met with…underwhelming food.

Don’t get me wrong, the food was good. But, nothing that “blows” your mind, and I believe definitely not worth the month long reservation wait.

The potatoes themselves were a little bland and not as crispy/moist as other places I’ve had. And the Dutch baby as excited as I was…got a bit bland after a couple bites. I got an original, but maybe you’ll have better luck with the sweet or savory…

On another note…the service was FANTASTIC. I haven’t had service like that in a long time.
My server, Eileen, was the bubbliest, most cheerful and funny server I’ve had in years. And all the staff is attentive and top notch.

If their food had more kick in it, I’d give this 5 stars for sure.

Lovely intimate dinner at Tilikum, not too crowded at 7pm on a Friday and such a warm atmosphere. The French onion soup was the favourite among the ones we tried, which also included corn and mushroom. The mains were a real highlight, and I’ll echo other reviewers that the roast chicken is near perfection, with an amazing sauce, crisp and tender chicken, and perfectly cooked vegetables. Chanterelle pasta was also a delight. We ended on a sweet note with some ice creams - don’t miss the chocolate raspberry sorbet if it’s on the menu.

Made reservations for Thursday at 11:30 fit brunch. It’s a busy place, definitely very popular. It feels like a very family-friendly atmosphere and the service was very good. We ordered the ricotta cheese and blueberry Dutch baby, more out of curiosity as you really don’t see that ever on any other menu. It came out practically right out of the oven and tasted amazing. Looking at it, you think it was heavy, but it was actually very light. Our meals were the baked eggs, and the Fry Up. The baked egg dish was amazing, better than Fry Up, which had their homemade baked beans, a sausage patty, and a few strips of bacon. The beans were really good. Overall, a good experience and highly recommended when visiting downtown.