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: high-protein, vegetarian, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, pescatarian, diabetic, mediterranean, sugar-free, low-fat, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, carnivore, raw-food, detox, tlc, alkaline, low-fodmap, zone, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- The Brisket - $24: 5-spice braised brisket, perilla leaf, housemade kimchi, & gochujang aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Italian Beef - $24: Slow-cooked pepperoncini & Italian herbed pulled beef, horseradish aioli, giardiniera, & pepperjack Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Fried Chicken - $24: 5-spice fried chicken, housemade slaw, maple-lemon aioli, green onions, & chili oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Sweetie - $16: Housemade ricotta, seasonal compote, and fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- The Savory - $18: Crispy 5-spice fried chicken and Canadian maple syrup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 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: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- The Brunch Salad - $16: Sautéed housemade seitan & mushrooms, fried egg, waffle croutons, and mixed garden greens tossed in maple-sesame vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- 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: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The ALQ Parfait - $16: Housemade ricotta, seasonal compote, fresh fruit, and cardamom-spiced granola Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Side Brisket - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Side Fried Chicken - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Side Italian Beef - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Side Seitan & Mushrooms - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Extra Egg - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Side Ricotta - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Side Kimchi - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Side Giardiniera - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Side Slaw - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Side Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Side Avocado - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Side Fresh Fruit - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Chili Oil - $1
- Extra Aioli - $1
- Maple Syrup - $1.5
- Drip Coffee - $3
- Americano - $4
- Cortado - $5
- Espresso - $4
- Espresso Fizz - $6
- 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
- Housemade Syrup - $1: Vanilla Bean, Black Sugar, Maple Cardamom, Cinnamon Dulce, or Strawberry
- Fizzy Strawberry Lemonade - $6
- Orange Juice - $6
- Apple Soda - $4
- Sparkling Water - $4
- Lil' Mary's - $16: House blend kimchi tomato mix, Gin, pepperjack kimchi garnish
- Black Sheep - $16: Herkimer coffee infused vodka, Meletti Coffee liqueur, black sesame foam
- Jungle Lamb - $16: Rum, red bitters, pineapple and lime juice, pineapple foam
- Mimosa - $11
- Aperol Spritz - $12
- Brass Monkey - $10
- Chilled Fernet - $9
- Prosecco - $9
- Holy Mountain Belgian Wit - $9