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

Chilaquiles

Contains avocado, red enchilada sauce, red onion, sour cream, and tortilla chips. We suggest removing the sour cream.

Plant-Based Chicken Parm Sandwich

Contains breaded plant-based chicken, garlic butter, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and sourdough. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based BBQ Burger

Contains BBQ sauce, bun, frizzled onions, plant-based BBQ patty, plant-based cheddar cheese, and tempeh bacon. We suggest removing the plant-based cheddar cheese. The plant-based BBQ sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based Albuquerque Crunch Wrap

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

Plant Based Mac Daddy Burger

Contains bun, lettuce, onion, pickles, plant-based burger patty, thousand island dressing, and white plant-based cheddar cheese. We suggest removing the white plant-based cheddar cheese and the thousand island dressing.

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4.3 · 9 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

2y

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 Despite their changes, they still maintain a large vegan menu section and continue to offer many of the dishes that originally made the restaurant popular -- as of 5/6/26.

sansaramia

sansaramia

11w

Our first experience wasn’t one we would write a review about (tasty but repetitive), but so glad we tried a second time and we did better at ordering! The plant based egg is delicious but it’s also a generous portion, so we learned not to order it with more than one dish. Great migas and the veggies with the potatoes stole the show of that side. The pancakes were so tasty, and we definitely liked the sausage links and patties, but the bacon was pretty large rectangles of tempeh I’m not sure I’d eat again. Also appreciated being able to have a side of fresh fruit and having multiple options on the kids menu! Lots of seating, generous portion sizes, and kind service.

Full Menu

Plant Based Breakfast Specialties

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

Plant-Based Chilaquiles

Contains red enchilada sauce, red onion, tortilla chips, and plant-based sour cream. This item may contain butter. The red onion may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant Based Huevos Rancheros

Contains avocado, black beans, enchilada sauce, onions, peppers, plant-based scrambled eggs, and tostada. This item may contain butter. The black beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based Avocado Toast

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

Plant-Based Avocado Toast

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

Plant Based Migas

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

Plant Based Classic Breakfast Plate

Contains crumbled eggs, home fries, and toast. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant Based Biscuits Combo

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

Plant Based Country Fried Steak

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

Plant Based Benedicts

Contains avocado, English muffins, plant-based sausage patty, tempeh bacon, and tomato. We suggest removing the (plant-based sausage patty*, tempeh bacon*)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Plant Based Entrées

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

Plant-Based Veggie Fried Rice

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

Plant-Based Sautéed Mix Veggies

Contains garlic butter, mix veggies, and smoke sauce. We suggest removing the garlic butter. The smoke sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based Wayward Street Tacos

Contains chipotle mayo, cilantro, choice of vegan protein, corn tortillas, iceberg lettuce, and pico de gallo. We suggest removing the chipotle mayo.

Plant-Based Chiggen & Waffle

Contains plant-based chicken, and waffle. We suggest removing the butter.

Plant-Based Vegan Meet Love

Contains plant-based loaf. The mashed potatoes or the mushroom gravy may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based Orange Chicken

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

Plant-Based Steak Over Potato Cake

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

Plant-Based Chicken Teriyaki

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

Plant Based Burgers

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

Plant-Based Chimichurri Burger

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

Plant Based Hawaiian Burger

Contains lettuce, plant-based burger patty, plant-based pepper jack cheese, plant-based sriracha mayo, pineapple, toasted bun, veggie ham, and tomato. The plant-based sriracha mayo may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based BBQ Burger

Contains BBQ sauce, bun, frizzled onions, plant-based BBQ patty, plant-based cheddar cheese, and tempeh bacon. We suggest removing the plant-based cheddar cheese. The plant-based BBQ sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant Based Blue Cheese Mushroom Burger

Contains bun, chipotle ranch, mushrooms, onions, plant-based blue cheese, and plant-based burger patty. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant Based Mac Daddy Burger

Contains bun, lettuce, onion, pickles, plant-based burger patty, thousand island dressing, and white plant-based cheddar cheese. We suggest removing the white plant-based cheddar cheese and the thousand island dressing.

Plant Based Santa Fe Burger

Contains avocado, burger bun, lettuce, poblano pepper, plant-based burger patty, plant-based pepper jack cheese, and tomato. We suggest removing the plant-based pepper jack cheese. We suggest substituting the (bun?, plant-based bun*)[1].

Plant-Based Portobello Burger

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

Plant-Based All-American Burger

Contains bun, lettuce, mayo, plant-based all-american patty, plant-based cheddar cheese sauce, red onions, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the mayo. The plant-based cheddar cheese sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based The Firehouse

Contains buffalo sauce, lettuce, plant-based fried chicken, plant-based patty, red onions, and tomatoes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant Based Sweets

Mon-Tue, Sun 8am-8:30pm PDT. Thu 8am-7:30pm PDT. Fri-Sat 8am-8pm PDT.

Plant-Based Ice Cream Sundae

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

Plant-Based Lime Coconut Cheesecake

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

Plant Based Sopapilla

Contains cinnamon, flour tortilla, sugar, and vanilla ice cream. We suggest removing the vanilla ice cream.

Plant-Based Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake

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

Plant-Based Root Beer Float

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

Plant Based Bola de Cristal

Contains brownie, maple syrup, marshmallows, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla ice cream. We suggest removing the marshmallows and the vanilla ice cream. The peanut butter may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based Cinnamon Roll

Contains cinnamon roll, and plant-based cream cheese. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant Based Banana Crispy

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

Plant Based Sandwiches

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

Plant-Based Greek Gyro

Contains feta, lettuce, onion, pita bread, plant-based beef, tomato, and tzatziki sauce. We suggest removing the feta and the tzatziki sauce. The pita bread may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based The Reuben

Contains cheese, marble rye bread, sauerkraut, smoked sham, and thousand island dressing. We suggest removing the cheese. The thousand island dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant Based T.L.T.A.

Contains avocado, lettuce, mayo, tempeh bacon, tomato, and wheat bread. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based The Club

Contains lettuce, mayo, tempeh bacon, vegan ham, sourdough bread, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the mayo. The bun may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based Chicken Parm Sandwich

Contains breaded plant-based chicken, garlic butter, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and sourdough. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Chico Vegan Melt

Contains lettuce, plant-based cheddar cheese sauce, plant-based fried chicken, ranch, sourdough bread, tempeh bacon, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the ranch.

Plant-Based Chiggen Pesto Sandwich

Contains bread, chiggen, cilantro, lettuce, mayo, pesto, provolone cheese, and tomato. We suggest removing the mayo, the pesto, and the provolone cheese.

Plant Based Sides

Mon-Tue, Thu, Sun 8am-7:30pm PDT. Fri-Sat 8am-8pm PDT.

Plant-Based Tempeh Bacon

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

Plant-Based Home Fries

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

Plant-Based Scrambled Eggs

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

Plant-Based Chicken Patty

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

Plant-Based Burger Patty

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

Plant-Based Fries

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

Plant-Based Whipped Cream

Contains plant-based whipped cream. 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 Peanut Butter

Contains peanut butter. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Popcorn Chicken

Contains plant-based chicken, and popcorn batter. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Avocado Slices

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

Plant-Based Tater Tots

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

Plant-Based Fruit Compote

Contains fruit.

Plant Based Breakfast Sandwiches and Wraps

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

Plant-Based Mexican Burrito

Contains avocado, black beans, chimichurri, flour tortilla, onions, plant-based eggs, plant-based sour cream, and soyriso. This item may contain butter. The black beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based Good Morning Sandwich

Contains plant-based cheddar cheese, plant-based chipotle ranch, plant-based tempeh bacon, plant-based veggie sausage patty, and sourdough bread. The plant-based cheddar cheese or the plant-based chipotle ranch may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based Tots-In-A-Blanket Burrito

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

Plant-Based Mac Wayward Muffin

Contains English muffin, plant-based cheddar cheese, and plant-based scrambled egg. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant-Based Good Morning Crunch Wrap

Contains country gravy, plant-based cheddar, plant-based eggs, plant-based sausage, tomatoes, and tostada. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant Based Pasta

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

Plant-Based Mac and Yeast

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

Plant Based Mushroom Pasta

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

Plant-Based Fettuccine Bolognese

Contains Bolognese sauce, chives, fettuccine, and parmesan cheese. We suggest removing the parmesan cheese.

Plant-Based Tofu/Chiggen Soba

Contains chiggen, green onion, mushrooms, onions, peppers, plant-based noodles, and yakisoba sauce. We suggest removing the (chiggen, tofu*)[1]. The yakisoba sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Non-Vegan Scrambles

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

Chilaquiles

Contains avocado, red enchilada sauce, red onion, sour cream, and tortilla chips. We suggest removing the sour cream.

Veggie Farm Hash

Contains breakfast potato, eggs, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, onions, pepper, and spinach. We suggest removing the eggs and the mozzarella cheese.

Avocado Toast

Contains avocado, cherry tomatoes, eggs, everything bagel seasoning, and sourdough. We suggest removing the eggs.

Plant-Based Omelets

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

Plant-Based Hillbilly Omelet

Contains country gravy, hash browns, onions, peppers, plant-based cheddar cheese, soy chorizo, and tofu. We suggest removing the country gravy.

Plant-Based Very Veggie Omelet

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

Plant Based Sunshine Omelet

Contains avocado, egg whites, onion, plant-based cheddar cheese sauce, plant-based ranch dressing, tempeh bacon, and tomatoes. The plant-based cheddar cheese sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant Based Mushroom Omelette

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

Plant Based Wraps

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

Plant-Based Burrito Bowl

Contains black beans, chipotle ranch, iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo, rice, seasoned vegan ground beef, sour cream, and sweet corn. We suggest removing the chipotle ranch and the sour cream. The black beans or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based Albuquerque Crunch Wrap

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

Plant Based Appetizers

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

Plant-Based Artichoke Spinach Dip

Contains artichoke, cheddar cheese, onions, parmesan cheese, spinach, and vegan mayo. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese and the parmesan cheese.

Plant-Based Fried Artichokes

Contains artichokes, and chipotle ranch. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant Based Truffle Fries

Contains fries, parmesan cheese, and truffle seasoning. We suggest removing the parmesan cheese.

Plant-Based Truffle Brussels Sprouts

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

Plant-Based Tofu Fries

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

Non Vegan Lunch / All Day

Mon-Tue, Thu: 8am-2pm and 4:30pm-8:30pm. Wed: 8:15am-2pm and 4:30pm-8:30pm. Fri-Sun: 8am-8:30pm.

House Salad

Contains cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, croutons, cucumber, green lettuce, and ranch dressing. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese and the ranch dressing. The croutons may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Side House Salad

Contains cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, croutons, cucumber, green lettuce, and ranch dressing. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese and the ranch dressing. The croutons may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Mixed Berries Salad

Contains blueberries, candied walnuts, green lettuce, honey Dijon dressing, mozzarella, and strawberries. We suggest removing the mozzarella. The candied walnuts or the honey Dijon dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Side Berries Salad

Contains blueberries, candied walnuts, green salad, honey Dijon dressing, mozzarella, and strawberries. We suggest removing the mozzarella. The candied walnuts or the honey Dijon dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant Based Salads

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

Plant-Based Taco Salad

Contains avocado, black beans, chipotle, flour tortilla, red onion, romaine, sour cream, sweet corn, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the sour cream. The black beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based Chiggen Caesar

Contains Caesar dressing, chiggen, capers, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, and romaine lettuce. We suggest removing the parmesan cheese. The croutons may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based Mixed Berry Salad

Contains berries, candied walnuts, chicken, mixed greens, and provolone cheese. We suggest removing the chicken and the provolone cheese. The candied walnuts may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based House Salad

Contains choice of dressing, croutons, cucumber, mixed greens, shredded cheese, and tomato. We suggest removing the cheese. The croutons or the dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant-Based Greek Salad

Contains cucumber, olives, red onion, romaine lettuce, tomato, and vegan feta. The pita bread or the Greek dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Plant Based Kids Menu

Plant-Based Wonderful Waffle

Contains plant-based sausage, tempeh bacon, plant-based egg, and waffle. We suggest removing the (plant-based sausage*, tempeh bacon*)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Plant Based Fluffy Flapjacks

Contains plant-based egg, and pancakes. We suggest removing the (plant-based sausage*, tempeh bacon*)[1]. We suggest substituting the (plant-based egg*)[1].

Plant-Based Chicken Tenders

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

Plant Based Sunrise French Toast

Contains French toast, and plant-based egg. We suggest removing the (plant-based sausage*, tempeh bacon*)[1].

Plant-Based Happy Herbivore Burger

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

Plant Based Drumsticks

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

Plant-Based Drumsticks

Contains batter, and plant-based chicken. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Non Vegan Dinner

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

Mushroom Pasta

Contains basil, chili flakes, ingenuini pasta, mushrooms, mushroom sauce, and parmesan cheese. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant Based Biscuits

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

Plant Based Biscuits

Contains plant based biscuits. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plant Based House Drinks

No vegan options.

Plant Based Hot Drinks

No vegan options.

Non-Vegan Desserts

No vegan options.

Plant Based Juices

No vegan options.

Non-Vegan Omelets

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

No vegan options.

Non-Vegan Brunch Sandwiches and Wraps

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

No vegan options.

Non-Vegan Kids Menu

Mon 9am-2pm PDT and 4:30pm-8:30pm PDT. Tue, Thu 8am-2pm PDT and 4:30pm-8:30pm PDT.

No vegan options.

Non-Vegan Waffle, Pancake, or French Toast

No vegan options.