It's a good place to go when having a lazy day of wandering through Fremont; imagine, on a Saturday, walking through the farmer's market and the antique stores, checking out Frank & Dunya (local art), getting pictures of yourself with local icons, and resting up at the Silence Heart Nest. Don't forget to visit some of the famous Fremont art sites, since they're within walking distance: the statue "Waiting For the Interurban," seen in the movie "Say Anything" and often dressed up by locals; the troll under the 99 bridge; the corner statue of Lenin; and more, actually. Look 'em up!
I have liked this diner's meals very much, and the servers are friendly and helpful, if sometimes rather quiet. Their coffee is pretty strong, too! Allow me to suggest that you get the sweet potato biscuits, hot and buttery. Definitely worthwhile. I haven't eaten anything with their cashew gravy, but doesn't it sound intriguing? They also make good use of pesto.
I should warn you, though. I tend to think of it, thoughtlessly I'm sure, as "the culty place." One review I saw called it New Age-y, which does seem like a nicer thing to say. It is run by the Sri Chinmoy Center, Sri Chinmoy being the guru who inspires the philosophy of the establishment. He's about meditation and intention and very nice and good things like that, but the bedsheet saris on the female workers and the proliferation of Chinmoy quotes, art, photos and videos everywhere have weirded more than one person out.
- Address: 3508 Fremont Place N, Seattle (Fremont neighborhood)
- Parking: on the street. This is Fremont, which can be bustling. It has few parking lots, though I know of one pay lot on N. 35th St, east of Fremont Ave, but if you're willing to walk a couple blocks you'll be sure to find parking eventually.
- Cost: reasonable. My sort of breakfast would cost around $9 plus coffee & tip.
- Quality: nice. They are a vegetarian restaurant with vegan options, and their food has generally struck me as fresh and lovely.
- Wait: not bad. Let's say 0-15 minutes. If there's a line, there's places to sit while you wait. If there's a serious line, there's an awning outside and stores nearby to windowshop.
- Coffee (since this is Seattle): very respectable. Their online menus don't mention beverages so I can't say if they also do espresso-type drinks, but I thought they did.
- Menu/Variety: full breakfast and lunch menus. A good amount of variety--pretty creative within its limitations. Even if you're not a vegetarian, if you like to experiment with flavors it could be worth coming here. I always make sure I get the sweet potato biscuits instead of toast. At this moment I would order the garden spinach omelet (spinach, tomatoes and feta), or the pesto wrap minus mushrooms (scrambled eggs, white cheddar cheese, spinach & homemade pesto in a tortilla).
- Extras: each table has a little jar containing business-sized cards with quotes from the guy who inspired them. They're kinda fun to go through.
- Payment: credit cards accepted.
- Website: http://www.silenceheartnest.com/?pg=home
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