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Portage Bay Cafe

Portage Bay Cafe

Breakfast Spot and Café$$$$
Ballard, Seattle
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    Keridwyn D.
    "bit of everything and includes trip to toppings bar"(4 Tips)
    Liam R.
    "Rancher's breakfast is the best deal on the menu!"(2 Tips)
    Calvin T.
    "If you order the Migas, be sure to add the slow roasted pork."(3 Tips)
    Laura G A.
    "Great service and the Dungeness crab eggs benedict was delicious!"(3 Tips)
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  • Elif G.heart icon on user image
    Elif GumrukApril 2, 2015
    They serve the best breakfast in the Seattle area. Great fresh ingredients, and always a good freshly brewed coffee. I always drop by at least once when I'm in the area.
  • Laura G A.
    Laura G AdamsJuly 9, 2016
    We were looking for a nice place to eat after visiting the Locks and found this place just a short walk away. Great service and the Dungeness crab eggs benedict was delicious!
  • Liz B.heart icon on user image
    Liz BrownNovember 29, 2014
    One of my fave brunch places in Seattle and seriously worth the wait! Coffee is amaze. They have gluten free and vegan options. Definitely get the pancakes and do the fruit bar.
  • Jennifer M.
    Jennifer MislinskiJanuary 23, 2013
    I prefer this location over the South Lake Union area one, it's smaller and quieter. The baked french toast is amazing. The portions could feed a small country, so show up hungry.
  • Ulysses ..heart icon on user image
    Ulysses .April 29, 2019
    $51 with tip for 2 parents and a baby - delicious food, but waits are long (1.5 hours) on weekends. What’s the deal with 3 huge political posters though? I came here to eat, not to be preached to.
  • DenMom & MoMo W.
    DenMom & MoMo WMay 4, 2014
    All in all - really good. Maybe a bit pricey, but, given it's a good GF place, worth it. Waitstaff leaves something to be desired. Rest of staff was really good.
  • Beau G.heart icon on user image
    Beau GundersonDecember 17, 2016
    The Uli's apple chicken sausage is great.
  • Hollie
    HollieOctober 16, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    For a great gluten-free breakfast, order the buckwheat pancake "Dave's Way" - you get an egg on the side. Then hit the toppings bar for a delicious helping of fruit and/or whipped cream or syrup!
  • Lauren P.heart icon on user image
    Lauren PowellSeptember 26, 2015
    The vegetable frittata was so good! Topped with delicious goat cheese. I will be back and order it again.
  • Joey B.heart icon on user image
    Joey BrantleyOctober 13, 2015
    Had Phil's breakfast. Potatoes were just ok. Toast and bacon were both great. Definitely want to try their breakfast bar!
  • Brian R.heart icon on user image
    Brian RandolphAugust 4, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Always great food and service... Pro Tip: make online reservation a couple of days prior to going~
  • Dan R.
    Dan RoundhillAugust 3, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the NoWait app and get in the queue. You can see the wait time in the app!
  • Radhakrishnan R.heart icon on user image
    Tried the Oat Cobbler French Toast and the crab cake Benedict. Loved both of them.
  • H S.
    H SofiaSeptember 29, 2010
    Prawn and chicken salad with udon noodles is delicious. Prawns taste very fresh; chicken breast is a bit dry but well seasoned; and the seasonal veggies are flavorful.
  • Michael C.heart icon on user image
    Michael CoppolaOctober 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great brunch menu, try the spiced apple cider mimosa and red flannel hash.
  • David D.
    David DyckMay 30, 2022
    Ate outside, they had heaters and warm blanketsEnjoyed the farmer's hash bowl
  • H S.
    H SofiaSeptember 29, 2010
    Kid friendly - high chairs, large bathroom with changing table, friendly staff, plenty of space between tables and adjacent to kids' consignment shop. Only ? is parking situation?
  • Robby D.heart icon on user image
    Robby DelawareJune 22, 2012
    The Ballard Portage Bay. It's about 3 years old or so. There's several Portage Bay locations in Seattle. It's ok, not a greasy spoon. Classy and sophisticated.
  • Calvin T.heart icon on user image
    Calvin TingJanuary 2, 2014
    If you order the Migas, be sure to add the slow roasted pork. So satisfying.
  • Jen E.
    Jen ElmerOctober 1, 2011
    The French toast is amazing and you can do wonders with the toppings bar. Also be sure to try the potatoes!
  • Maximum B.heart icon on user image
    Maximum BurgerNovember 11, 2017
    Great food, generous portions and decent service.
  • Bill J.
    Bill JohnsonJuly 10, 2012
    Make a breakfast sandwich on the cheap by ordering just sides (toast, egg, bacon/sausage)
  • R Bheart icon on user image
    R BJuly 24, 2017
    Eggs Benedict is the best here
  • Jenn P.heart icon on user image
    Jenn PAugust 18, 2016
    The pancakes are huge and delicious.
  • Ronald H.heart icon on user image
    Ronald HealeyAugust 15, 2014
    Crab cake eggs Benedict. Just do it!
  • Ralph M.heart icon on user image
    Ralph MeyerApril 13, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Always creative breakfast choices.
  • Majed A.heart icon on user image
    Majed AlolayanOctober 28, 2015
    The pancake is really good.
  • Emily T.
    Emily TMay 18, 2013
    The ratatouille omelette is to die for!
  • Chuck T.heart icon on user image
    Chuck ToporekNovember 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Five words: Dungeness Crab Cake Eggs Benedict.
  • Michael C.heart icon on user image
    Michael CoppolaSeptember 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The hollandaise sauce is on point.
  • NoWait, Inc.
    NoWait, Inc.February 5, 2014
    Skip the long wait times and host stand. Get in line from your phone using NoWait - http://bit.ly/1aMOQaH
  • Priyank
    PriyankJanuary 26, 2014
    Long queues for brunch! Consider calling in for a reservation.
  • Sofie G.
    Sofie GogicSeptember 7, 2011
    Worth all the crazyness on the weekends for the duck confit frittata.
  • Rae R.
    Rae RosenJuly 4, 2011
    everything at this restaurant is fabulous. worth every penny
  • Jessica D.
    Jessica DallyApril 22, 2012
    Incredibly delicious gluten free options here!
  • Keridwyn D.
    Keridwyn DellerNovember 28, 2010
    Try the ranchers breakfast - a bit of everything and includes trip to toppings bar
  • rachel V.
    rachel ValdezAugust 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Order the Phil's breakfast w Peppered Bacon! It's da bomb diggity!
  • January F.
    January FredericksFebruary 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The Risotto Bene is to-die-for. I dream of it on a weekly basis.
  • Hazel Grace
    Hazel GraceFebruary 20, 2010
    Local, sustainable, organic and yummy. Great place to spend your dollars in a positive way.
  • Mark S.
    Mark SpoernerNovember 25, 2014
    Great Breakfast
  • seattle I.
    seattle Inside OutApril 22, 2012
    Has anyone noticed how attractive the staff is? YUM
  • Mary S.heart icon on user image
    Mary SSeptember 13, 2014
    Berry bar!
  • DishOnIt
    DishOnItNovember 12, 2011
    Found Rice Porridge as Yum Yum. Try it and dish on it at http://dishonit.com Read more
  • Julia W.
    Julia W.June 26, 2011
    Long lines on weekends and families. Bring patience.
  • Gabriel H.
    Gabriel HerrinAugust 21, 2011
    The migas is the breakfast of the gods of Olympus.
  • Nikki O.
    Nikki OverwayMarch 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Get Joe's scramble with whites only and tomatoes. Amazing!
  • Snap Krackle P.
    Snap Krackle PopOctober 24, 2012
    Try the Bacon
  • Scott M.
    Scott MeisJuly 16, 2010
    Stellar, my go to Ballard brunch joint.
  • Arlene S.
    Arlene SilverioOctober 2, 2011
    Toppings Bar all the way!
  • Liam R.
    Liam RJanuary 24, 2010
    Rancher's breakfast is the best deal on the menu!
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