Portage Bay Cafe

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.

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!

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 .

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.

$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.

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.

The Uli's apple chicken sausage is great.

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 !

The vegetable frittata was so good! Topped with delicious goat cheese . I will be back and order it again.

Had Phil's breakfast . Potatoes were just ok. Toast and bacon were both great. Definitely want to try their breakfast bar !

Always great food and service... Pro Tip: make online reservation a couple of days prior to going~

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Tried the Oat Cobbler French Toast and the crab cake Benedict . Loved both of them.

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.

Great brunch menu , try the spiced apple cider mimosa and red flannel hash .

Ate outside, they had heaters and warm blanketsEnjoyed the farmer's hash bowl

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?

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.

If you order the Migas , be sure to add the slow roasted pork . So satisfying.

The French toast is amazing and you can do wonders with the toppings bar . Also be sure to try the potatoes !

Great food, generous portions and decent service.

Make a breakfast sandwich on the cheap by ordering just sides (toast , egg , bacon/sausage)

Eggs Benedict is the best here

The pancakes are huge and delicious.

Crab cake eggs Benedict . Just do it!

Always creative breakfast choices.

The pancake is really good.

The ratatouille omelette is to die for!

Five words: Dungeness Crab Cake Eggs Benedict.

The hollandaise sauce is on point.

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Long queues for brunch ! Consider calling in for a reservation .

Worth all the crazyness on the weekends for the duck confit frittata .

everything at this restaurant is fabulous. worth every penny

Incredibly delicious gluten free options here!

Try the ranchers breakfast - a bit of everything and includes trip to toppings bar

Order the Phil's breakfast w Peppered Bacon ! It's da bomb diggity!

The Risotto Bene is to-die-for. I dream of it on a weekly basis.

Local, sustainable, organic and yummy. Great place to spend your dollars in a positive way.

Great Breakfast

Has anyone noticed how attractive the staff is? YUM

Berry bar !

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Long lines on weekends and families. Bring patience.

The migas is the breakfast of the gods of Olympus.

Get Joe's scramble with whites only and tomatoes . Amazing!

Try the Bacon

Stellar, my go to Ballard brunch joint.

Toppings Bar all the way!

Rancher 's breakfast is the best deal on the menu!