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.com

Cuisine: American

Price range: $

Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
The Fried Chicken - $24: 5-spice fried chicken, housemade slaw, maple-lemon aioli, green onions, & chili oil 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, Pescatarian 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: Pescatarian 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, Pescatarian 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, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
The ALQ Parfait - $16: Housemade ricotta, seasonal compote, fresh fruit, and cardamom-spiced granola Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch

Sides & Extras

Side Brisket - $8 Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Fried Chicken - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Italian Beef - $7 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Seitan & Mushrooms - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Extra Egg - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Side Ricotta - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Side Kimchi - $3 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Giardiniera - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Slaw - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Avocado - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Side Fresh Fruit - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Chili Oil - $1
Extra Aioli - $1
Maple Syrup - $1.5

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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, 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, Pescatarian
Housemade Syrup - $1: Vanilla Bean, Black Sugar, Maple Cardamom, Cinnamon Dulce, or Strawberry

Beverages

Fizzy Strawberry Lemonade - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Orange Juice - $6
Apple Soda - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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
Prosecco - $9
Holy Mountain Belgian Wit - $9

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