A Lamb's Quandary – American
A Lamb's Quandary invites guests into a vibrant, sun-drenched space where the comforting aromas of slow-smoked brisket and golden, crisp fried chicken drift from a bustling kitchen. The experience artfully navigates the line between indulgence and freshness, pairing hearty, juice-soaked Italian beef and rich, velvet-yolked Benedicts with the bright crunch of seasonal brunch salads and layered yogurt parfaits. It is a place where the morning’s difficult choices—between the decadent "Sweetie" and the robust "Savory"—are resolved over steaming plates and lively conversation in an atmosphere of effortless charm.
1418, Northwest 70th Street, Seattle, 98117 https://www.alambsquandary.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at A Lamb's Quandary
Dairy-Free at A Lamb's Quandary
A Lamb's Quandary in Seattle has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Italian Beef, Side Slaw and Chili Oil. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at A Lamb's Quandary
A Lamb's Quandary in Seattle has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Italian Beef, Side Slaw and Prosecco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at A Lamb's Quandary
A Lamb's Quandary in Seattle has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Slaw, The ALQ Parfait and Fizzy Strawberry Lemonade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at A Lamb's Quandary
A Lamb's Quandary in Seattle has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prosecco, Side Seitan & Mushrooms and Side Fried Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at A Lamb's Quandary
A Lamb's Quandary in Seattle has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chili Oil, Prosecco and Extra Aioli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at A Lamb's Quandary
A Lamb's Quandary in Seattle has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chili Oil, Prosecco and Chilled Fernet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at A Lamb's Quandary
A Lamb's Quandary in Seattle has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Extra Aioli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at A Lamb's Quandary
A Lamb's Quandary in Seattle has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fizzy Strawberry Lemonade, Chili Oil and Prosecco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at A Lamb's Quandary
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Side Fried Chicken | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Side Seitan & Mushrooms | 1.4 g | 35.1 g |
| Side Italian Beef | 24.2 g | 33.6 g |
| Housemade Syrup | 184.8 g | 32.6 g |
| The Nelly Scramble | 47.2 g | 22.5 g |
| The Brunch Salad | 28.9 g | 21.1 g |
| The Benedict | 16.2 g | 20.2 g |
| The Fried Chicken | 54.3 g | 19.4 g |
| Prosecco | 2.2 g | 19 g |
| Black Sheep | 0.4 g | 18 g |
| The Brisket | 13.3 g | 13.4 g |
| Matcha Latte | 33 g | 12 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Waffle Sammies
Served with your choice of hashbrowns or green salad.
- The Brisket - $24: 5-spice braised brisket, perilla leaf, housemade kimchi, & gochujang aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Italian Beef - $24: Slow-cooked pepperoncini & Italian herbed pulled beef, horseradish aioli, giardiniera, & pepperjack Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Fried Chicken - $24: 5-spice fried chicken, housemade slaw, maple-lemon aioli, green onions, & chili oil Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Waffle Classics
All Classics served on a fresh, crispy waffle.
- The Sweetie - $16: Housemade ricotta, seasonal compote, and fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Savory - $18: Crispy 5-spice fried chicken and Canadian maple syrup Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Brekkie
- The Nelly Scramble - $18: Two scrambled eggs, house kimchi, chili oil, & lemon zest on hashbrowns or waffle. Choice of aioli: Gochujang, Horseradish, or Maple-Lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Brunch Salad - $16: Sautéed housemade seitan & mushrooms, fried egg, waffle croutons, and mixed garden greens tossed in maple-sesame vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The Benedict - $24: Quarter waffles topped with 2 poached eggs, hollandaise, chili oil, and choice of protein or veggie. Served with hashbrowns or green salad. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The ALQ Parfait - $16: Housemade ricotta, seasonal compote, fresh fruit, and cardamom-spiced granola Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides & Extras
- Side Brisket - $8 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Fried Chicken - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Italian Beef - $7 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Seitan & Mushrooms - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Egg - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Side Ricotta - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Side Kimchi - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Giardiniera - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Slaw - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Avocado - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Side Fresh Fruit - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chili Oil - $1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Extra Aioli - $1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Maple Syrup - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Coffee Bar
Coffees are served with a double shot of espresso.
- Drip Coffee - $3
- Americano - $4
- Cortado - $5
- Espresso - $4
- Espresso Fizz - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cappuccino - $6
- Cafe Latte - $6
- Cafe Mocha - $6.5
- Matcha Latte - $6
- London Fog - $6
- Chai Latte - $6
- Hot Tea - $4: Jasmine or Earl Grey
- Milk Substitute (Oat) - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Housemade Syrup - $1: Vanilla Bean, Black Sugar, Maple Cardamom, Cinnamon Dulce, or Strawberry
Beverages
- Fizzy Strawberry Lemonade - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Orange Juice - $6
- Apple Soda - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Sparkling Water - $4
Cocktails
- Lil' Mary's - $16: House blend kimchi tomato mix, Gin, pepperjack kimchi garnish Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Black Sheep - $16: Herkimer coffee infused vodka, Meletti Coffee liqueur, black sesame foam Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Jungle Lamb - $16: Rum, red bitters, pineapple and lime juice, pineapple foam Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Mimosa - $11
- Aperol Spritz - $12
- Brass Monkey - $10
Bottles & Cans
- Chilled Fernet - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Prosecco - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Holy Mountain Belgian Wit - $9 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about A Lamb's Quandary
- Is A Lamb's Quandary dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. A Lamb's Quandary has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Italian Beef, Side Slaw and Chili Oil.
- What can I eat at A Lamb's Quandary on a dairy-free diet?
- Side Italian Beef, Side Slaw and Chili Oil carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does A Lamb's Quandary have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fizzy Strawberry Lemonade and Chili Oil.
- Is A Lamb's Quandary gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at A Lamb's Quandary?
- Side Fried Chicken, at roughly 37.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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