Sunlight Cafe – American
Bathed in a warm, morning glow, this inviting neighborhood gem serves as a sanctuary for breakfast lovers seeking both wholesome nourishment and indulgent comfort. The air hums with the aroma of zesty lemon poppy seed waffles and sizzling home fries, while vibrant plates of spice-kissed huevos rancheros and savory tofu scrambles offer a colorful, soul-warming start to the day. Whether tucking into a stack of blueberry-yogurt hotcakes or a hearty vegan bowl, diners find a bright, welcoming space that celebrates the art of the morning meal.
6404, 9th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, 98115 +12065229060 http://sunlightcafevegetarian.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast & Brunch
- Sesame Crunch Waffle - $11.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lemon Poppy Seed Waffle - $12.25: Vegan and gluten free waffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Vegetables & Tofu - $18.5: steamed vegetables & organic tofu in garlic-ginger sauce, served with home fries & half english muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Vegan Highlander - $20.75: sautéed organic tofu & tempeh, onions, green peppers & roasted red pepper sauce, on a bed of fresh organic spinach, served with home fries & half english muffin Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs & Home Fries - $12.75: two eggs, scrambled or fried, with home fries & half english muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sunlight Huevos Rancheros - $14.95: two eggs OR tofu, corn tortillas topped with organic black beans or home fries, salsa & green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Deluxe - $20.95: two eggs OR tofu on corn tortillas, baked with enchilada sauce & cheddar, topped with sour cream & green onions. Served with organic black beans or home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Picante - $20.95: breakfast burrito with two scrambled eggs OR tofu with salsa in a whole wheat tortilla, baked with enchilada sauce & cheddar, topped with sour cream & green onions, served with organic black beans or home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Homemade Gluten-Free Granola - $10.95: with organic whole milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry-Yogurt Hotcakes - $17.5: made with organic whole wheat flour Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $17.5: homemade whole wheat bread in a traditional egg batter with spiced honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tahini Toast - $18.95: two slices of homemade french toast topped with tahini-yogurt dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- McKenna Scramble - $20.75: 3 eggs OR organic tofu scrambled with organic seasoned shiitake mushrooms & tomatoes, topped with swiss cheese, on a bed of fresh organic spinach, served with home fries and half english muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Euripides Scramble - $20.75: 3 eggs OR organic tofu scrambled with red peppers & roasted garlic topped with feta cheese, on a bed of fresh organic spinach, served with home fries and half english muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Salsa Omelette - $18.5: 3 egg omelette with cheddar cheese, homemade tomato salsa & green onions. Served with home fries and half english muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Guacamole and Chips - $8.95: Homemade guacamole & salsa, gluten-free organic corn chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Plate with Humous - $12.95: Homemade humous w/ carrots, celery, cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower, and bell peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Nachos - $12.95: Organic corn chips with melted cheddar cheese, organic black beans, sour cream, salsa & green onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunlight Nachos - $19.5: vegetables, cheddar cheese, organic black beans & brown rice, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, tomatoes, olives & green onions Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Small Green Salad - $7.95: lettuce, mixed vegetables, seeds, radish sprouts & choice of dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blushing Lettuce - $18.25: mixed vegetables, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, seeds, radish sprouts & choice of dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Rice Salad - $20.75: lettuce, mixed vegetables, avocado, broccoli & cauliflower, topped with organic brown rice, seeds & choice of dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Spinach Salad - $18.75: Organic spinach & cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, red onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese, almonds & choice of dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada - $17.5: A crisp corn tortilla, topped with organic black beans, grated cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, olives & homemade salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fruit Salad - $18.95: Seasonal and tropical fresh fruits, topped with tahini-yogurt dressing, chopped almonds, walnuts & coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Combos
- Soup, Salad & Bread Combo - $17.5: A bowl of homemade soup of the day, a small green salad & a slice of homemade whole wheat bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Sandwich with Soup or Salad - $16.95: 1/2 of an Avocado & Cheese sandwich or a Humous & Avocado sandwich served with a bowl of soup or a small green salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches and Burgers
- Nutburger - $18.5: grilled patty of roasted nuts, organic rice & vegetables topped with melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato, radish sprouts, mayonnaise & mustard Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tempeh Burger - $17.5: Sautéed organic tempeh, roasted red pepper sauce, lettuce, tomato & radish sprouts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portabello Mushroom Burger - $18.5: Roasted portabello mushroom, basil parmesan pesto, melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato & radish sprouts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Humous Roll-up - $14.75: Humous, grated carrots, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, radish sprouts & lemon tahini, rolled in an organic whole-wheat wrap Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado & Cheese Sandwich - $15.5: Swiss or raw milk cheddar, guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce & radish sprouts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Humous & Avocado Sandwich - $15.5: Humous, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce & radish sprouts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: lunch
- Pesto Melt - $16.5: Pesto mayo, melted mozzarella, red peppers, red onions, spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Tempeh Taco Plate - $20.5: Two corn tortillas filled with spicy sautéed organic tempeh, cheddar cheese, olives, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream & salsa, served with organic black beans & brown rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Burrito - $18.95: Organic black beans & brown rice with vegetables, rolled in an organic whole wheat flour tortilla, baked with homemade enchilada sauce and cheddar, topped with sour cream, tomatoes, olives & green onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Cheese Enchilada Plate - $20.95: Homemade enchilada filling rolled in two corn tortillas, baked with enchilada sauce and cheddar. Served with organic black beans & brown rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polenta with Black Beans - $17.95: homemade parmesan polenta and black beans baked with cheddar, topped with salsa & green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Vegetables & Tofu - $13.25: with garlic-ginger sauce, served on a bed of organic brown rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Vegetables & Tofu - $18.5: with garlic-ginger sauce & toasted sesame oil, served on a bed of organic brown rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine with Basil Pesto - $20.95: Fresh whole wheat fettuccine tossed with homemade pesto sauce, olives & tomatoes. Includes a slice of homemade bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ratatouille with Parmesan Polenta - $21.25: Homemade parmesan polenta with eggplant, zucchini, carrots, squash, peppers, onions and tomato sauce, baked with mozzarella, and topped with parmesan & fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Vegetable Lasagne - $21.25: roasted carrots, onions, zucchini & portabello mushrooms, fresh spinach pasta, marinara, ricotta, parmesan & mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- 1 Egg - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 2 Eggs - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Home Fries - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Fruit Cup - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Toast or English Muffin - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Homemade Cornbread - $5.4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Terra Blanca Sauvignon Blanc - $7.5: Yakima Valley '21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cooper Hills Pinot Gris - $7.75: Oregon '14 (organic) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Disruption Chardonnay - $7.75: Columbia Valley '20 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Zuccardi Malbec - $7.75: Argentina '20 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Disruption Cabernet Sauvignon - $8.25: Columbia Valley '19 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Disruption Merlot - $8.25: Columbia Valley '16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Yogi Cocoloco - $10.5: House chai spiced infused rum mixed with coconut cream & agave Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegan Bloody Mary - $12: Vodka or tequila, organic tomato juice, vegan worcestershire sauce, and house made mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse
- Margarita - $12: Silver tequila, organic lime juice, splash of orange, and organic agave
- Vodka Sunset - $9.75: Vodka, lemonade & raspberry hibiscus iced tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Whiskey Ginger - $7.5: Whiskey and ginger beer, lime wedge Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Screwdriver - $7.5: Vodka and organic orange juice
- Greyhound - $7.5: Vodka and organic grapefruit juice, lime wedge
- Paloma - $7.5: Tequila and organic grapefruit juice, lime wedge
- Homemade Yogi Tea - $4.5: ginger, peppercorn, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Columbia Gorge Organic Juice - $3.25: Apple, orange, grapefruit or lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Fresh Fruit Smoothie - $3.25: Seasonal or Tropical
- Natural Brew Soda - $3.25: Root beer or ginger ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Izze Spritzer - $3.25: Clementine or blackberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mineral Water - $2.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
- Tea - $2.5: Assorted herbal and caffeinated varieties
- Iced Tea - $3.25
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