Hattie's Hat, Ballard
18 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most diners recommend Hattie's Hat in Ballard for breakfast, and a couple of them single out the Bloody Mary. One diner likes the migas, and another rates the food above average with great service, though they find the place a bit divey. The bar area can shorten the wait, one diner notes, while a different diner found the corned beef hash disappointing. One more remembers the B&G as excellent long ago but is unsure it has held up.
Address
Hattie's Hat Restaurant, 5231 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
At a glance
- Best for
- Breakfast, Visitors
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/CrampyPanda in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2025
Lists it as a favorite alongside another Ballard spot.
- Recommendsu/Kilsimiv in r/Seattle · Jan 2025
Named among breakfast alternatives offered as better than Beth's.
- Recommendsu/pool_guppy21 in r/AskSeattle · Apr 2025
Strongly endorses Hattie's Hat as a classic Ballard pick.
- Recommendsu/ChampagneStain in r/AskSeattle · Apr 2025taste
Above-average diner food and a unique place; bar seats cut waits. Bit divey, but a good pick for visiting friends.
- Recommendsu/comfymustardsweater in r/AskSeattle · May 2026
Called a good breakfast spot for those willing to travel to it.
- Recommendsu/stumbletownbc in r/Seattle · Oct 2024
Suggests Hattie's Hat, mainly for its Bloody Mary and a gravy-covered plate.
- Caveatu/dihydrocodeine in r/Seattle · Feb 2024taste
Had a disappointing corned beef hash after one visit; notes the place is in Ballard.
- Recommendsu/stedmangraham in r/AskSeattle · Apr 2025
Recommends Hattie's Hat, saying it is surprisingly good though they have not been in a while.
Show all 20 cited comments
- Mixedu/suzepie in r/Seattle · Feb 2025consistency
Says the B&G used to be excellent, but after decades away doubts it's still good; worth trying anyway.
- Recommendsu/n_eitak in r/Seattle · Nov 2024
Recommends this Ballard spot as an easy bus ride from SLU.
- Recommendsu/MissyMAK08 in r/Seattle · Feb 2024taste
Praises the migas and the Bloody Marys, especially the pickle version.
- Recommendsu/champagnedahlias in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2025
Names Hattie's Hat in Ballard as a pick.
- Recommendsu/trashpanda44224422 in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2025
Recommends Hattie's Hat for brunch.
- Recommendsu/WonderfulAd605 in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2025
Lists Hattie's Hat among recommended places.
- Recommendsu/srslysaras in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2025ambience
Says Hattie's Hat has a more laid-back feel.
- Recommendsu/mooncatwarrior in r/Seattle · Oct 2024
Names Hattie's Hat as a top pick alongside Seattle Biscuit Company.
- Recommendsu/TTStardust in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026
Lists this among brunch suggestions.
- Recommendsu/HappyRepealDay in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2025
Lists Hattie's Hat among good brunch spots.
- Recommendsu/hiddengypsy in r/AskSeattle · Apr 2025
Named among suggestions in a list, with no further comment.
- Recommendsu/Muted_Share_9695 in r/Seattle · Nov 2023
Suggests Hattie's Hat in Ballard as one of several options.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.