355901 Sun Dec 31 20:34:32 -0800 2006 4 4 Pacific Northwest 0 2142091 We'll be staying in Bellevue for a brief post holiday trip next week which is a first. Usually when in the Seattle area we enjoy the cheaper hotels in Renton or Lynnwood but this time thought we;d give Bellevue a try. For the most part we will probably dine in city center, but am wondering what is a good home style type of breakfast in the Bellevue area. I am a pancake fiend so Ive narrowed down choices to Chace's pancake corral or the Original pancake house in Kirkland, both of which ive never been to and both of which Ive heard mixed reviews on. Have been burned by bad breakfasts before- anyone got any reccomondations? Any dinner reccomendations for area, or any tips i general is also welcome! Never been to Bellevue before so I am desperate! thanks and Happy new year to all chowhounds! meghan Sun Dec 31 20:34:32 -0800 2006 16778 Meghan 1 2143265 Lil' Jon Restaurant - 148th Ave, Bellevue The Brown Bag Cafe - Redmond and Kirkland 12th Ave Cafe - Issaquah Mon Jan 01 16:41:06 -0800 2007 2142091 56183 soypower 2 2144604 The Village Square Cafe in Redmond (near the post office in downtown) does a pretty good breakfast too. Tue Jan 02 03:55:54 -0800 2007 2143265 24644 Vexorg 1 2144683 Family Pancake House in Kirkland is consistently delish for breakfast. However, unless you're going early, call on your way in, so you don't have to wait for a full hour. Chace's you can miss without any regret. Dinner, there are tons of options, so let us know what you're looking for. Tue Jan 02 04:59:15 -0800 2007 2142091 23199 ethereal 1 2159341 Chace's is great for the ambience, not necessarily the food. Sat Jan 06 09:40:54 -0800 2007 2142091 15244 ira