Sunlight Cafe
$ • Vegetarian, Burgers, SaladAbout Sunlight Cafe
Customers' Favorites
Lemon Poppy Seed Waffle and Breakfast Burrito
Spicy Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Special
Vegan Highlander Breakfast
Sunlight Huevos Rancheros
Grilled Tempeh Burger
Lemon Tahini Dressing
The Vegan Highlander
Sesame Crunch Waffle
Tahini French Toast
Sunlight Rancheros
Sunlight Cafe Reviews
229 ratings
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Stopped by on our way out of town. Our normal stop was not sitting guests unexpectedly. A quick google search and we found this place a scant few blocks from where we were. Small wait, staff was super considerate to those waiting. Food was more than worth the wait. Ate our fill and then some. Next time we are in town we will find a way to make this into our rotation
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This place was great! Feels very crunchy hippy, original vegetarian restaurant. I got the chipotle tofu burger which was a new item. The crispness on it was fantastic. We also got the cheesecake for dessert, and they loaded up the vegan whipped cream! My server was vegan which was cool.
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-30
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-30
If you’re a “give me the hippie veg food”/Moosewood restaurant type of person, they’ve got you. The vegan highlander was awesome (more places need to get on board with tofu tempeh in the same dish, yum. Also their tempeh is great)
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-21
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-21
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 7PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 7PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 7PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 3PM |
Sunlight Cafe is a popular vegetarian restaurant in Seattle that offers a variety of vegan and some gluten-free options. The cafe has a light, airy ambiance and a cozy atmosphere, with friendly staff. The menu features delicious and filling dishes, such as the Vegan Highlander, which has flavorful and well-seasoned tempeh. Another standout meal is the breakfast vegetables and tofu with tahini sauce. However, gluten-free options, like the lemon poppy seed waffle, may be hit or miss, as some reviewers found it dry.
Customers praise the vegan highlander, which combines tofu and tempeh, as well as the tempeh itself. The cafe also displays art from local artists and has a cool loft area. Reviewers highlight the friendly and attentive staff, as well as the relaxing and homey atmosphere with large windows. While the cafe may not always have vegan cheese options on the menu, it provides a great dining experience for vegetarians and vegans.