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By Alia Sinclair

You got in late. You slept restlessly in a hotel bed, which is not quite like home. You’ve managed to drag yourself up and put on something resembling an outfit. The cup of goldfish you gave your toddler won’t keep them quiet for long, and you’d give a week’s pay for a fresh cup of coffee.

You need a good, hot breakfast to make you feel human again. And, lucky for you, SeaTac has a long, delicious tradition of serving homestyle breakfasts that fortify the soul.

Below are the top three breakfast spots in SeaTac to revive you on your travels.

Pancake Chef

Pancake Chef has been a local gathering spot for residents and travelers alike since 1959.

Decked out with kitschy tabletops and red upholstered booths, the space greets you with the soothing scent of pancakes and coffee as soon as you walk into its warm, nostalgic atmosphere. 

The friendly service runs like clockwork after so many decades in the breakfast business. A friendly waitress brings a carafe of coffee and glasses of water while jotting down your order and heading off to grab plates of steaming pancakes and waffles for the hungry travelers packed into the booths.

Pancake Chef’s signature dish is, of course, their pancakes. 

Large, golden, and fluffy, you can choose from a variety of long-time favorites, including the classic buttermilk, potato, and sourdough pancakes.

Each selection serves as the perfect canvas for adding berries, chocolate chips, whipped cream, and a drizzle of marionberry, cranberry, or classic maple syrup.

The buttermilk waffle is particularly good, crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside, pressed with a batter that is delightfully airy and sweet without being cloying.

The apple fritters are also a special treat, piping hot from the kitchen and ready to melt in your mouth. Dipping the fritter into a side of applesauce rounds out an already succulent center, while the generous portion of pepper bacon delightfully cuts the sweetness. 

From the fresh-squeezed orange juice and thick-cut bacon to the flight of syrups and pre-warmed plates, Pancake Chef understands how to elevate breakfast from the first meal of the day to the best breakfast you’ve ever had.

13 Coins

If you’re feeling something a little more upscale than a classic diner, 13 Coins is your go-to.

The low light and luxury seating form a moody, cozy atmosphere where travelers can store their luggage in the restaurant’s complimentary secure luggage area and settle in for a worry-free breakfast experience. 

Start your day with a mouthwatering omelet, where the freshness of each ingredient is clearly discernible with every bite. Add a side of sourdough toast and soft hash browns, and you’ll push your plate back feeling full, nourished, and happy.

For a richer, more savory breakfast, opt for the biscuits and gravy.

Pork sausage, onion, and bacon chips punctuate succulent white gravy ladled over fresh, oven-baked biscuits for the perfect blend. Served with a side of hash browns and eggs cooked any way you like them, this breakfast kills with a cup of fresh black coffee.

13 Coins more than delivers on sweet breakfasts, too, offering chicken and waffles, berry waffles, and French toast.

Their bananas Foster is particularly notable, served with caramelized bananas, brown sugar, and cinnamon on toasted brioche straight off the griddle.

13 Coins is the perfect choice for a breakfast you want to linger over. Savor the elegant atmosphere, the delectable food, and power up for whatever lies ahead for the day.

Las Delicias Bakery

If you want a memorable breakfast but are a little more pressed for time, Las Delicias Bakery is the perfect grab-and-go choice. 

Tucked away in a corner on International Boulevard, this small family-owned business is the definition of hospitality.

No space is wasted in this bakery, with cases filled with conchas, cuernitos, doughnuts, and a serve-yourself coffee station lining the walls.

Trays are placed on the front counter for guests to take and fill with their choice of sweet treat, with the bakers eager to guide you in picking out the perfect bread or pastry for your day.

The affordable price point makes it easy to pick out a box to share and gets you back on the road quickly with a cup of coffee, a box of sweet treats, and a little more warmth than you walked in with.

Breakfast is ready when you are

Traveling can be difficult and exhausting, but every day is a new chance to start off right, restless sleep, fussy toddler, and all.

No matter what kind of morning you’re having, SeaTac’s Global Dining District is ready and waiting, with breakfast on the table.

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