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Portage Bay Cafe
Breakfast Spot and Café$$$$
University District, Seattle
"Toppings bar, breakfast food, omelette, chorizo, French toast"(6 Tips)
"Great breakfast bar selection with unlimited toppings!"(5 Tips)
"Try the French toast, and any of the omlets are delicious!"(18 Tips)
"Pork belly eggs Benedict!!"(10 Tips)
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Jon BrennanAugust 17, 2014If you're in the mood for a sweet breakfast, the French toast is the way to go. So delicious. Top it off with some fresh fruit and whipped cream from the complementary "breakfast bar."
If you are looking for a perfect brunch on a weekend, this is the right place. Try their various selection of Egg Benedict ranging from wild-mushrooms to salmon and more.
Miraj ShahJuly 12, 2015Farmer's hash and oatmeal crusted french toast danced in my mouth! (Big portions too). The fresh, local ingredients are tasty, and you can gorge on fresh berries at the Breakfast Bar
Hanan MalMay 25, 2016West coast Benedict is perfectly cooked! Roasted potatoes where sweet and crispy. The unlimited fresh toppings for pancakes and french toast is such a great idea! Unfortunately coffee was terrible!
Just go. Everything is good. If you love anything and everything breakfast, this is the best place I've gone to in Seattle.
Spencer SorrellOctober 16, 2013Came Saturday PM for brunch. Food was incredible (Pancakes: Buckwheat, Classic, Swedish, Rancher's Breakfast). Take a trip to the fruit bar! A particular waiter needed a lesson in personal hygiene....
BourbonautJune 14, 2018I highly recommend coming here for brunch when in Seattle. Service,food and coffee are great.
Kristen JohnsonSeptember 6, 2014There's really no better brunch place in all of Seattle. For $15 you can get the freshest and most savory foods of the Pacific Northwest. Get the Rancher's breakfast!
Skyler LothAugust 16, 2014Called in and wasn't too much of a wait. They also have daily specials yum. If you like eggs Benedict then you're in for a treat: there were 5 different types when I was here- Ryan DaySeptember 19, 2023
- Philip SeifiMarch 15, 2015Excellent, healthy foods, particularly a great choice of breakfast dishes.
Maram AlRashedMarch 29, 2017Their salmon egg benedict is perfect delicious, the swedish pancakes is okay, I didn't like the fruit bar they're not so fresh! The coffee is bad😅
Vanessa WhiteNovember 19, 2015Delicious!! Get pancakes or French toast and go to the fruit bar, you won't regret it.
Gluten free French toast is unbelievable for those of us with the intolerance. Just subbed gluten free for the special French toast with nectarine compote, nom!!
Kanin S.June 13, 2017Great place for breakfast or brunch, with unlimited toppings for pancakes and such. Booking is recommended though.
Jeff SmithOctober 17, 2014Buckwheat pancakes are amazing, especially with fresh fruit and whipped cream from the breakfast bar.
Diana BrodyMay 12, 2021The crab benedict is so, so good! Plus, great hot sauces and a lovely outdoor space for brunch.
Mark SullivanOctober 4, 2019Fabulous brunch sport on a Sunday morning, but be prepared to wait, the place is big, but it is also packed.
Clif BarnesMay 21, 2019GF Swedish pancakes are mega dope. / avoid seats by berry bar. Lots of coming and going thru side door - walkin- the buckwheat porridge w/ carob chips is horrendous. if I were truly vegan, that would send me to the closest steakhouse for a giant cut of porterhouse steak. and I LOVE most food.
Erika Rae WulfertMarch 5, 2019Really good organic/local rotating menu...they really do it up nicely with fresh everything
Lisa VFebruary 25, 2012Great place for brunch, though it gets crowded fast on weekends. The swedish crepes are delicious. Excellent toppings bar for pancakes.
Rancher's Breakfast and the pancake bar. Chicken apple sausage or peppered bacon will do you well either way. Just go with it.
Aaron LimJanuary 11, 2014Get rancher's breakfast. Syrups and fruits on the bar to add to your pancakes. Very packed for Saturday brunch/breakfast.
Edy KizakiAugust 23, 2011Great berry bar for the pancakes and waffles! Wonderful omlettes and excellent coffee. Everything is healthy and sustainable and yummy!
Desiree HicksOctober 16, 2015Mimosas and French Toast on challah bread?! Amazing combo with the 'Breakfast Bar' <3
- Eboni LovellOctober 21, 2011Sooooo good. Excellent specials and regular items. Try the French toast, and any of the omlets are delicious!
Christopher BloczynskiFebruary 8, 2010For brunch on Sundays, I fully recommend anything that you can take to the toppings bar... it's amazing! Also, call ahead to put your name on the wait list. Sometimes they quote over an hour wait!
Matthew InmanMay 25, 2012One of the best breakfasts in Seattle. The side of toast alone is an atom bomb of delicious in your mouth.
Lisa HinchliffeAugust 8, 2014Love that coffee is provided while waiting to be seated. This place understands priorities.
Ya GAugust 28, 2011Reservations will avoid the 40 minute wait on weekends. Get the phil's breakfast w/ fried eggs, bacon & French toast on challah bread.
Nancy NguyenJuly 21, 2013For waiting about 30 mins to be seated, I expected more. Food was good, but not worth the wait. It's cool that they use local and organic products. Come early on a weekday to avoid the long wait.
Kumiko ISeptember 8, 2009Fabulous spot for a big, hearty brunch; focus on fresh, local products. Many of the breakfast items (such as French toast) include a free trip to the fruit bar.
Sarah KawachiAugust 27, 2012Pancakes Dave's way, perfect portion size and you get a trip to the toppings bar!
Clayton HibbertOctober 15, 2012They take reservations for breakfast. Highly recommended. The wait is often 45-60 minutes otherwise.
Jason ChanDecember 16, 2009The house-smoked wild salmon hash with grilled organic vegetables, scrambled eggs, toast, and a cup of coffee was one of the BEST brunches I've ever had. Read more
Jacob MorrisJanuary 13, 2010Great weekday lunch spot. Less busy, great menu, enough food for 2 meals - Club sandwich with potatoes is particularly delicious and filling.
Josh EhlkeJanuary 24, 2015Getting a reservation is a pointless endeavor. It reduces your hour wait to 55 mins.
Jordana SaletanJune 5, 2015A little pricey for what you get with the lunch menu. But the food is great.
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Full service restaurant serving 100% organic breakfast, brunch and lunch all day long, 7 days a week. Catering and outdoor seating available.
Closed until 7:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:30 AM–2:30 PM
(206) 547-8230
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