The Brief Encounter Cafe

About

Café serving breakfast and lunch dishes, including egg plates, biscuits and breakfast sandwiches, with pickup and delivery options.

The café focuses on breakfast, with egg plates, biscuits and corned beef hash among its dishes.

Lunch options include sandwiches and burgers, and orders can be picked up or delivered.

Known for

  • Corned beef hash
  • Huevos rancheros
  • Bagel breakfast sandwich
  • Pickup and delivery

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Hours

Monday8 AM – 2 PM
Tuesday8 AM – 2 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 2 PM
Thursday8 AM – 2 PM
Friday8 AM – 2 PM
Saturday8 AM – 2 PM
Sunday8 AM – 2 PM

Location

2632 Bellevue Way NE · Northwest Bellevue, Bellevue

Details

Features

  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Vegetarian friendly

Good for

Breakfast · Brunch · Lunch

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