All of my experiences there have been nothing short of bliss. Capitol Hill's food will just do that to you, though. Wait or no wait, Americana is worth it. The staff at Americana make up some of the best parts of it. They're always friendly, enthusiastic about their menu, and willing to accommodate special requests. The lavender mimosa adds an evenness to the normally citrus kick of a regular mimosa that I greatly appreciated. It's honestly hard to totally describe that mimosa, but it's something I highly recommend to everyone. Their take on an eggs benedict started with a layer of potato pancakes (with smoked Gouda and ham cooked into the pancakes), then the poached eggs, then a thick tomato and mushroom sauce - all with a side of toast. It's quite a bit of food, so it may be worth sharing or ordering on a day where you're very hungry!

We came for Sunday brunch, before we left Seattle from our visit. They were very accommodating with our luggage and took it to an area behind the bar. The place is very small, and it can get crowded easily. We didn't have to wait, since a table for two was ready. Bigger groups had longer waits. We had a table along the patio but still inside. Our waiter was awesome! We had the avocado pepper jack omelette and a side of pancakes. We were completely stuffed; it was definitely too much food. The waiter was really nice and had our omelette split in half on two plates. I also had their own version of a bloody mary, which was also really good. They were quick with the drinks, and the food took average time to get out. The waiter was very busy, but he was still very attentive and checked on us a few times and refilled our water.

Came here on a perfect weathered Monday morning in October. Waiter was fantastic, nice and helped me decide on the menu. Got a spot in the back so I could charge my phone. They have an awesome little charging station on the back bar right next to my seat. No rush on me leaving either once I was done with my meal. Good relaxing piano music was playing while I ate. Great experience. Got the chorizo omelette and a really great side salad. The salad had the rich leafy greens that you want from a nutritional standpoint and the omelette had just the right amount of spice to it. Half the place was full, which seems like this place was pretty popular considering it was Monday morning at 10 a.m.