Heartland Cafe

The cuisine of middle America is not known for being light and healthy, but rather than Seattle-izing Midwest fare with whole grains and lots of veggies, this West Seattle diner has embraced the full-fat versions of hearty fare like meatloaf sandwiches, mac and cheese, tuna casserole and chicken-fried steak. The décor—walls covered in almanac pages from the ‘40s and ‘50s, Mason jar light fixtures and tractor seats used as bar stools—adds to the theme. And while the majority of what’s offered can be found in home-style restaurants around the city, a few items (look for the Juicy Lucy,...

When to Go: On Sundays, the restaurant offers family-style dining—a great way to explore this menu of home-style favorites.

The cuisine of middle America is not known for being light and healthy, but rather than Seattle-izing Midwest fare with whole grains and lots of veggies, this West Seattle diner has embraced the...

The Heartland Café makes many of its food items from scratch – from its salad dressings and beer mustard, to its meatloaf and mac-n-cheese. With the Café as a “doorway to the public” in introducing items such as our breakfast sausage and beer mustard, we hope to one day grow our business to offer fresh made sausage available through farmers markets, grocery stores and beyond.

You’re sure to leave the Heartland Café with a full belly! We don’t skimp on our portions, and our food is made fresh to order. If you’re looking for the same great food, but in smaller portions, we offer that too...