The Wayward Cafe

Seattle, WA

The Wayward Cafe has excellent vegan options with a dedicated vegan menu section, offering dishes like the Plant-Based Country Fried Steak and the Plant-Based Chiggen & Waffle.

Top Picks

Plant-Based Biscuits Combo

Contains plant-based scrambled eggs, plant-based sausage gravy, and biscuits. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Mac and Yeast

Contains nutritional yeast sauce, macaroni noodles, and breadcrumbs. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Good Morning Crunch Wrap

Contains beef, and bun. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Country Fried Steak

Contains plant-based sausage country gravy, and breaded plant-based chicken steak. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Chiggen & Waffle

Contains waffle, and chiggen. We suggest removing the butter.

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4.3 · 8 Reviews

daniel

daniel

1y

This is definitely my favorite vegan restaurant. They have American comfort food like Chicken and Waffles, as well as great burgers and sandwiches. Absolutely love this place!

cindyratkovich

cindyratkovich

1y

Wayward Cafe has been a longtime favorite in Seattle’s vegan scene and still offers one of the larger vegan menu sections around. I've always appreciated how much variety they have. You could order everything from vegan pancakes and waffles to vegan drumsticks and hearty pasta dishes. For a long time, it was one of my go-to breakfast spots, especially for vegan pancakes and waffles. In 2026, the restaurant transitioned away from being fully vegan to becoming an omni restaurant. This has caused a lot of upset in the local vegan community. Despite their changes, they still maintain a large vegan menu section and continue to offer many of the dishes that originally made the restaurant popular -- as of 5/6/26.

Full Menu

Plant-Based Breakfast Specialties

Mon-Tue, Thu 8am-2pm PDT. Fri-Sun 8am-3pm PDT.

Plant-Based Biscuits Combo

Contains plant-based scrambled eggs, plant-based sausage gravy, and biscuits. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Country Fried Steak

Contains plant-based sausage country gravy, and breaded plant-based chicken steak. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Chilaquiles

Contains tortilla chips, red onion, red enchilada sauce, and plant-based sour cream. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Migas

Contains plant-based sausage, plant-based scrambled eggs, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, corn tortilla chips, chorizo, and black beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Classic Breakfast Plate

Contains plant-based scrambled eggs, home fries, bread, and a choice of plant-based sausage patty, or tempeh bacon. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Huevos Rancheros

Contains tostada, plant-based scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, enchilada sauce, black beans, and avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Avocado Toast (1 Slice)

Contains sourdough, plant-based egg, everything bagel seasoning, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Avocado Toast (2 Slices)

Contains vegan egg, sourdough bread, everything bagel seasoning, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Entrées

Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 4:30pm-8:30pm PDT. Wed 4:30pm-9pm PDT.

Plant-Based Wayward Street Tacos

Contains pico de gallo, iceberg lettuce, corn tortillas, cilantro, chipotle mayo, and a choice of vegan chiggen, or plant-based beef crumble. We suggest removing the chipotle mayo.

Plant-Based Chiggen & Waffle

Contains waffle, and chiggen. We suggest removing the butter.

Vegan Meet Love

Contains plant-based loaf, and mushroom gravy. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Chiggen Teriyaki

Contains white rice, teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, peppers, onions, green onions, and chiggen. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Orange Chiggen

Contains sesame oil, sautéed vegetables, rice, popcorn chiggen, and orange sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Steak Over Potato Cake

Contains roasted red pepper, plant-based steak, mushroom gravy, breaded potato cake, and blue cheese. We suggest removing the blue cheese, and mushroom gravy. The potato cake may be non-vegan.

Plant-Based Infamous Bowl

Contains popcorn chiggen, mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, dill-seasoned corn, and cheddar cheese sauce. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese sauce, and mushroom gravy. The popcorn chiggen may be non-vegan.

Plant-Based Veggie Fried Rice

Contains vegan egg, teriyaki sauce, sesame fried rice, peppers, onions, chili flakes, and carrots. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwiches and Wraps

Mon-Tue, Thu 8am-2pm PDT. Fri-Sat 8am-3pm PDT. Sun 9am-3pm PDT.

Plant-Based Good Morning Crunch Wrap

Contains beef, and bun. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Mexican Burrito

Contains soyrizo, plant-based sour cream, plant-based scrambled eggs, onions, flour tortilla, chimichurri, black beans, and avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Tots-in-a-Blanket Burrito

Contains tater tots, plant-based scrambled eggs, flour tortilla, diced tomatoes, diced onions, cashew hollandaise sauce, and buritto. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Good Morning Sandwich

Contains veggie sausage patty, tempeh bacon, sourdough bread, plant-based chipotle ranch, and plant-based cheddar cheeze. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Mac Wayward Muffin

Contains plant-based scrambled egg, plant-based cheddar cheeze, english muffin, and a choice of tempeh, or veggie sausage patty. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Sides

Plant-Based Burger Patty

Contains plant-based burger patty, and burger bun. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Popcorn Chiggen

Contains popcorn chiggen. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Chiggen Patty

Contains plant-based chiggen patty. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Sausage

Contains plant-based sausage. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Fries

Contains french fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Tater Tots

Contains tater tot coating, and potato. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Scrambled Eggs

Contains plant-based egg substitute. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Fruit Compote

Contains fruit compote. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Tempeh Bacon

Contains tempeh bacon. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Home Fries

Contains home fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Avocado Slices

Contains avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Sweets

Plant-Based Ice Cream Sundae

Contains whipped cream, double vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Sopapilla

Contains vanilla ice cream, sugar, flour tortilla, and cinnamon. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Root Beer Float

Contains root beer, and plant-based ice cream. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Bola de Cristal

Contains vanilla ice cream, powdered sugar, peanut butter, marshmallows, maple syrup, and brownie. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Lime Coconut Cheesecake

Contains lime, coconut, and cheesecake. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Cinnamon Roll

Contains sugar, plant-based dough, and cinnamon. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Banana Crispy

Contains crispy coating, and banana. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake

Contains peanut butter, chocolate, and cheesecake. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Pasta

Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 4:30pm-8:30pm PDT.

Plant-Based Mac and Yeast

Contains nutritional yeast sauce, macaroni noodles, and breadcrumbs. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Mushroom Pasta

Contains sautéed mushrooms, parmesan cheese, mushroom sauce, fettuccine pasta, chili flakes, and basil. We suggest removing the parmesan cheese.

Plant-Based Fettuccine Bolognese

Contains parmesan cheese, fettuccine, chives, and bolognese sauce. We suggest removing the garlic sourdough bread, and parmesan cheese.

Plant-Based Tofu/Chiggen Soba

Contains yakisoba sauce, peppers, onions, noodles, mushrooms, green onion, and a choice of chiggen, or tofu. The yakisoba sauce may be non-vegan.

Plant-Based Sandwiches

Mon-Tue 8am-2pm and 4:30pm-8:30pm. Thu 8am-2pm and 9am-4:30pm. Fri-Sat 8am-8pm.

Plant-Based Chico Vegan Melt

Contains tomatoes, tempeh bacon, sourdough bread, ranch, plant-based fried chiggen, plant-based cheddar cheese sauce, and lettuce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Philly Melt Sandwich

Contains sourdough, plant-based mozzarella cheese, plant-based beef, peppers, onions, and garlic butter. We suggest removing the garlic butter.

Plant-Based Greek Gyro

Contains tzatziki sauce, tomato, plant-based beef, pita bread, onion, lettuce, and feta. We suggest removing the feta, and tzatziki sauce.

Plant-Based The Club

Contains vegan ham, tomatoes, tempeh bacon, sourdough bread, mayo, and lettuce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based The Reuben

Contains thousand island dressing, smoked sham, sauerkraut, marble rye bread, and cheese. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based T.L.T.A.

Contains wheat bread, tomato, tempeh bacon, mayo, lettuce, and avocado. We suggest removing the mayo.

Plant-Based Appetizers

Mon-Tue, Thu 8am-2pm and 4:30pm-8:30pm. Fri-Sun 8am-8:30pm.

Plant-Based Tofu Fries

Contains thai chili sweet mayo, and fried tofu. We suggest removing the mayo.

Plant-Based Artichoke Spinach Dip

Contains vegan mayo, spinach, parmesan cheese, onions, cheddar cheese, and artichoke. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Truffle Brussels Sprouts

Contains jalapeño truffle dressing, candied walnuts, and brussels sprouts. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Fried Artichokes

Contains chipotle ranch, and artichokes. We suggest removing the chipotle ranch.

Plant-Based Truffle Fries

Contains truffle, parmesan cheeze, and fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Burgers

Mon-Tue, Thu 8am-2pm and 4:30pm-8:30pm. Fri-Sun 8am-8:30pm.

Plant-Based BBQ Burger

Contains tempeh bacon, plant-based burger patty, frizzled onions, cheddar cheese, burger bun, and bbq sauce. The potato bun may be non-vegan.

Plant-Based Chimichurri Burger

Contains tomato, spring mix lettuce, plant-based cream cheese, plant-based burger patty, chimichurri sauce, and bun. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Blue Cheese Mushroom Burger

Contains sautéed onions, sautéed mushrooms, plant-based burger patty, plant-based blue cheese, chipotle ranch, and burger bun. We suggest removing the chipotle ranch, and plant-based blue cheese.

Plant-Based Mac Daddy Burger

Contains white plant-based cheddar cheese, thousand island dressing, plant-based burger patty, pickles, onion, lettuce, and bun. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Santa Fe Burger

Contains tomato, roasted poblano pepper, plant-based pepper jack cheese, plant-based burger patty, lettuce, burger bun, and avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Portobello Burger

Contains portobello mushroom, and bun. We believe this item is vegan as is.

The Firehouse (Plant-Based)

Contains tomatoes, red onions, ranch dressing, plant-based fried chiggen, lettuce, bun, and buffalo sauce. We suggest removing the ranch dressing.

Plant-Based Hawaiian Burger

Contains veggie ham, tomato, plant-based sriracha mayo, plant-based pepper jack cheese, plant-based burger patty, pineapple, lettuce, and bun. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based All-American Burger

Contains tomatoes, red onions, plant-based cheddar cheese sauce, plant-based burger patty, mayo, lettuce, and bun. We suggest removing the mayo.

Plant-Based Wraps

Mon, Thu, Sun 8am to 2pm and 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Tue 8am to 7:30pm. Fri and Sat 8am to 8pm.

Plant-Based Caesar Crunch Wrap

Contains romaine, parmesan cheeze, flour tortilla, crunchy tostada, caesar dressing, and breaded chiggen. We suggest removing the parmesan cheeze.

Plant-Based Firehouse Crunch Wrap

Contains tomato, ranch dressing, onion, iceberg lettuce, flour tortilla, crunchy tostada, buffalo sauce, and breaded chiggen. We suggest removing the ranch dressing.

Plant-Based Albuquerque Crunch Wrap

Contains popcorn chiggen, lettuce, flour tortilla, crunchy tostada, chipotle ranch, cheddar cheese sauce, and black beans. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese sauce, and chipotle ranch.

Plant-Based CA Dreamin' Crunch Wrap

Contains tortilla, ranch, peppers, onions, lettuce, fried chiggen, crunchy tostada, cheddar cheese sauce, and avocado. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese sauce, and ranch.

Plant-Based Burrito Bowl

Contains sweet corn, sour cream, seasoned vegan ground beef, rice, pico de gallo, iceberg lettuce, chipotle ranch, and black beans. We suggest removing the chipotle ranch, and sour cream.

Plant-Based Salads

Mon-Tue, Thu 8am-2pm and 4:30pm-8:30pm. Fri-Sun 8am-8:30pm.

Plant-Based Greek Salad

Contains vegan feta, tomato, romaine lettuce, red onion, pita bread, olives, greek dressing, and cucumber. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Taco Salad

Contains tomatoes, sweet corn, sour cream, romaine, red onion, crunchy flour tortilla, black beans, and avocado. We suggest removing the sour cream.

Plant-Based House Salad

Contains tomato, shredded cheeze, mixed greens, dressing, cucumber, and croutons. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Omelets

Mon-Tue, Thu 8am-2pm. Fri-Sun 8am-3pm.

Plant-Based Sunshine Omelet

Contains tempeh bacon, plant-based ranch dressing, plant-based cheddar cheese sauce, diced tomatoes, diced onion, and avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Hillbilly Omelet

Contains soy chorizo, plant-based omelet, plant-based cheddar cheese, onions, hash browns, grilled peppers, and country gravy. We suggest removing the country gravy. The plant-based omelet may be non-vegan.

Plant-Based Mushroom Omelette

Contains spinach, plant-based egg, plant-based cream cheese, mushrooms, mushroom gravy, and chives. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Very Veggie Omelet

Contains tofu egg, spinach, plant-based cheddar cheese sauce, diced tomatoes, diced onion, carrots, and broccoli. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Lunch (Non-Vegan)

Available all day. Monday to Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 2pm and 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Wednesday from 8:15am to 2pm and 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Friday to Sunday from 8am to 8:30pm.

House Salad

Contains shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, mixed greens, cucumber, croutons, and cherry tomatoes. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese, and croutons and substituting the ranch dressing.

Mixed Berries Salad

Contains strawberries, shredded mozzarella, mixed greens, honey dijon dressing, candied walnuts, and blueberries. We suggest removing the candied walnuts, and mozzarella and substituting the honey dijon dressing.

Side Berries Salad

Contains strawberries, shredded mozzarella, mixed greens, honey dijon dressing, candied walnuts, and blueberries. We suggest removing the candied walnuts, and mozzarella and substituting the honey dijon dressing.

Side House Salad

Contains shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, mixed greens, cucumber, croutons, and cherry tomatoes. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese, and croutons and substituting the ranch dressing.

Plant-Based Drumsticks

Available Mon-Tue and Thu 8am-2pm and 4:30pm-8:30pm, Fri-Sun 8am-8:30pm.

Plant-Based Drumsticks

Contains ranch dressing, plant-based drumstick, drumstick coating, and celery sticks. We suggest removing the ranch.

Plant-Based Biscuits

Mon-Tue, Thu 8am-2pm PDT. Fri-Sun 8am-3pm PDT.

Plant-Based Biscuits

Contains plant-based biscuit. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Dinner

Mon-Tue, Thu 4:30pm-8:30pm. Fri-Sun 3pm-8:30pm.

Mushroom Pasta

Contains sautéed mushrooms, parmesan cheese, mushroom sauce, linguini pasta, chili flakes, and basil. We suggest removing the parmesan cheese. The mushroom sauce may be non-vegan.

Plant-Based House Drinks

No vegan options.

Plant-Based Hot Drinks

No vegan options.

Plant-Based Juices

No vegan options.

Omelettes

Mon-Tue, Thu 8am-2pm. Fri-Sun 8am-2:30pm.

No vegan options.

Non-Vegan Desserts

Sat.

No vegan options.

Waffle, Pancake, and French Toast

Mon-Tue, Thu 8am-2pm and 4:30pm-8:30pm.

No vegan options.

Plant-Based Kids Menu

Mon-Tue, Thu 8am-2pm and 4:30pm-8:30pm.

Plant-Based Wonderful Waffle

Contains waffle, plant-based egg, and a choice of plant-based sausage, or tempeh bacon. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Fluffy Flapjacks

Contains plant-based egg, pancake, and a choice of tempeh bacon, or plant-based sausage. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Chiggen Tenders

Contains plant-based chiggen. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Sunrise French Toast

Contains plant-based egg, french toast, and a choice of tempeh bacon, or plant-based sausage. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Happy Herbivore Burger

Contains plant-based patty, and burger bun. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Chezzy Mac

Contains macaroni, and cheddar-style sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Brunch Sandwiches and Wraps

Mon-Tue, Thu 8am-2pm. Fri-Sun 8am-2:30pm.

No vegan options.

Non-Vegan Scrambles

Mon-Tue, Thu 8am-2pm. Fri-Sun 8am-2:30pm.

No vegan options.

Kids Menu

Non-vegan. Available Monday from 9am to 2pm and 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 2pm and 4:30pm to 8:30pm.

No vegan options.