Record Store Day hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Easy Street makes it, well, easy for you to eat with their in-store café where you can opt for omelets (like the Woody Gutherie or Hank Williams,) New Wave O’s Rancheros, the Dolly Parton (pancake) stack, and many more breakfast favorites. For lunch, choose from a slew of salads, sandwiches, and burgers. The cafe is open from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Heartland Café offers biscuits and gravy for the rich-toothed and field roast omelets or even, yes, oatmeal for the health-conscious. Heartland’s menu includes copious options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and is a welcome home for happy hour lovers from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Open 7 a.m.-2 a.m.

Try breakfast sliders in the morning, Kalbi beef or miso ginger chicken tacos for lunch, or kimchi fried rice for dinner, all while reclining on Adirondack chairs with a beautiful view of the water. The restaurant made famous by its food truck offers friendly service and a place to have a beer (starting at 9 a.m. on weekends.) Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Record Store Day hours: 10 a.m.—10 p.m.

Monkey Bridge Vietnamese Cuisine is one of the best-kept secrets in the burgeoning Ballard neighborhood. With flavors that pop on your palate, this corner shop offers giant bowls of pho, along with their delicate clay pot peppercorn pork or tofu platters and melt-in-your mouth spring rolls. Open 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

With its big, bright windows and comfy decor, this Josh Henderson spot brings you the best in the classy-yet-classic Americana fare. With its now-famous chicken and waffle plate, Skillet has a great number of options: a kale caesar salad, cheddar and American grilled cheese sandwich, and veggie burger made with seasonal veggies, farro, local mushrooms, and parmesan. Don’t let all the plaid shirts distract you, everyone’s welcome! Open 8 a.m.–11 p.m.

Record Store Day hours: 9 a.m.—11 p.m.

Now for a restaurant that specializes in all things vegetarian. Plum is known for its Mac and Yease, a melty vegan option that you can devour on your own, or share a few forkfuls with friends. Additionally there's a pesto crepe with ricotta, pear and arugula for lunch, and cardamom and grapefruit grilled tofu. While the entrees aren’t cheap, the meals are fabulous and won’t leave you feeling heavy as you carry home bags of new tunes. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Okay, let’s get back to basics: brunch and biscuits. The Wandering Goose offers some of the best biscuit dishes in town: generously topped with fried chicken, or adorned with peanut butter and banana. This 15th Ave. spot is the perfect place to prepare for a long shopping day. Plus, TWG has giant, super-moist pieces of birthday-style cake and tasty espresso. Open 7 a.m.-4 p.m.