Geraldine's Counter Restaurant

Enjoyed this brunch place. I got an omelette which was good/classic. Added chicken sausage, but I wish they had turkey sausage which I find to be tastier. Multigrain bread was yummy. Recommend switching hashbrowns for tater tots! The famous French toast is delicious but quite heavy since it's fried. I had 1/3 of it and was stuffed. Price was reasonable for Seattle. Bonus points for clean bathroom. Wouldn't say it's my favorite brunch place ever, but it's better than all the other brunch I've had in Seattle.

Like a flashback from the early 2000s, this place took me by surprise. What a celebration of flavors and textures! At a glance, the dishes may seem simple, but they are perfected down to every ingredient. Pictures won’t do it justice. Having grown up in the southeast, these are the meals I grew up on, but better. These aren’t your grandmas French toast. They are the ideal version she always wishes it to be. Do yourself a favor, and take your whole family here. Expect a wait, but know it will be worth it. The staff are honest, pleasant, wholesome and the food is of the highest quality. Love!!!

The French toast was amazing. Fluffy on the inside, lightly crispy on the outside, and the blueberry compote was sweet and delicious. Portions were large, and the food was comforting and filling. Service was fast and efficient. A great breakfast stop.

Tried their spinach feta cheese omelette which was great and basil pesto scramble which was exceptional, very different concept. It was delicious and fresh. They make their own raspberry jelly to give with the toast which was very fresh. Robert, our server was very warm and welcoming and explained the menu really well as this was our first visit to Geraldine’s. Would definitely come back to try other things on the menu.

Geraldine’s Counter is pure Columbia City soul. 💛🔥 This breakfast hit exactly the way it needed to — crispy golden hash browns, soft jalapeño scrambled eggs, and toasted sourdough that tastes like home. No filters, no tricks… just real, honest, Seattle comfort. But what makes Geraldine’s iconic isn’t just the food — it’s Sherwin and Stacey. These two pour into the neighborhood with a level of love and loyalty you can taste. They support local kids, uplift small businesses (including my own, Brain & Body Recess), and treat every guest like family. This restaurant is a community anchor — the kind of place where you walk in heavy and leave lighter. If you want breakfast that feels like legacy, belonging, and the best of 98118… this is it. #GeraldinesCounter #ColumbiaCitySeattle #98118Commu